As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.

    The Handbook will cover the heart of SMART's 4-Point Program. 1: Building and Maintaining Motivation 2: Coping with Urges 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors 4: Living a Balanced Life SMARTS approach: Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance. Provides meetings that are educational, supportive and include open discussions. Encourages individuals to recover from addiction and alcohol abuse and live satisfying lives. Teaches techniques for self-directed change. Supports the scientifically informed use of psychological treatments and legally prescribed psychiatric and addiction medication. Works on substance abuse, alcohol abuse, addiction and drug abuse as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors. Evolves as scientific knowledge in addiction recovery evolves. Alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-step programs. The SMART Recovery Handbook can also be used in conjunction with the SMART community. SMART sponsors face-to-face meetings around the world, and daily on-line meetings. In addition, our online message board and 24/7 chat room are excellent forums to learn about SMART Recovery and obtain addiction recovery support. Find the SMART community at: www.smartrecovery.org. "Discover the Power of Choice!"

    When his department head at the university where he teaches asked him to develop a class that would really help prepare students for the business world, Dr. Muncy knew exactly what it would be. “The biggest challenge our students face as they enter the business world is time management” Dr. Muncy explains. “Unless they quickly master the basics of time management, they will find themselves falling further and further behind in their careers. It can get worse. Soon they will start families and take on other responsibilities. They can quickly become buried unless they learn to balance all the demands on their time.” Dr. Muncy explains how his approach to teaching time management evolved over the years. “Originally, I took the same approach you will find in most time management books. I focused on technique. Then I learned that people weren’t experiencing time challenges because they didn’t have good time management systems. The problem was more basic than that. They never learned the basics of time management.” Once his students learned the time basics, they started making huge improvements in how they managed their time. Dr. Muncy goes on to explain, “It is like we try to teach people calculus before they learn basic math.” When he started teaching the time basics, that’s when he started seeing major changes in the lives of his students. In this book, Dr. Muncy gives you the information that has impacted so many people who have heard him speak or taken his class. He keeps time management very simple. He presents the basics in an easy to understand manner. At the same time, these basics have a profound impact on those who learn them. Time Basics is a must read for those who wish to get better control of their time so as to live a fuller life. Through learning the basics, anyone can make time their servant and not their master.

    Todd Parr's bestselling books have reminded kids to embrace differences, to be thankful, to love one another, and to be themselves. It's Okay to Make Mistakes embraces life's happy accidents, the mistakes and mess-ups that can lead to self discovery. Todd Parr brings a timely theme to life with his signature bold, kid-friendly illustrations and a passion for making readers feel good about themselves, encouraging them to try new things, experiment, and dare to explore new paths. From coloring outside the lines and creating a unique piece of art to forgetting an umbrella but making a new friend, each page offers a kid-friendly take on the importance of taking chances, trying new things, and embracing life, mistakes and all.