Books with author Jennifer Landau

When talking or speaking about something important, whether it’s to a single individual or a group of people, it’s easy to get tongue-tied or fumble over the right words. Emotions can also tangle our efforts to say what we mean. Verbal communication is a skill, with several facets to master. Readers are provided with friendly, inspiring tips and strategies to build confidence in speaking, across many different settings. The importance of timing conversations is covered, so that messages are delivered at the right moment and to the right audience. Also shared is how to develop the secret skill behind all great speakers—they know how to attentively listen to others as well.

The teenage years are a period of enormous growth and change, and maintaining a positive self-image during this tumultuous time can be a challenge. In this thoughtful book, young adults will read real stories of teens dealing with issues such as the stinging criticism of their peers, stage fright, and the sense of isolation one can feel even in a large group of people. These heartfelt first-person accounts are sure to resonate with teens as they offer a way forward, whether by working through a fear, participating in volunteer work, or passing on hard-won wisdom to younger children.

In this compilation of real stories, teens will read first-person accounts of young adults finding their way as leaders and activists. The volume offers narratives that deal with topics including the profound influence a teacher has on a student, the importance of teamwork while participating in an artistic performance, and the impact that attending a rally against genocide has on a young adult. Each story is written with an earnestness that is sure to move readers as it reveals the passion of these teens learning more about the world and themselves.

This engaging narrative introduces readers to the world of words and their meanings. Students learn that they can determine the subject of speech a word is and often the synonyms and antonyms for the words. The volume describes the different types of dictionaries, how they are compiled and organized, what pronunciation symbols and accents mean, and what abbreviations represent. Word Workers and vocabulary boxes explain well-known lexicographers and important words to know. Readers practice their dictionary skills in an activity section.

At Club Ed, we tell the truth. Yes, you should skip the Speedo. No, you shouldn’t feed the sharks. And yes, running a freelance editing business is work. Hard work.But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! The Club Ed Guide to Starting and Running a (Profitable) Freelance Editing Business is a laid-back guide to helping you figure out how to launch and run an editing business, whether you’re planning on doing it as a side hustle or a full-time gig. This book will help you:•Understand how your purpose drives your marketing•Define your personal and professional goals for your business•Develop effective marketing (and learn how to assess it)•Immerse yourself where your clients are•Manage clients and run the backend of your business•Cultivate the right mindset to succeed at freelancing•Deal with taxes, contracts, and the people who scare you. . . and more!

Seven ordinary lives are changed by their extraordinary relationships with a little green Jeep in Of Metal and Earth, a tale of restoration and redemption.James survives a fierce Vietnam battle by hiding beneath his Jeep. He loses his friends and returns home alone, surviving the town's pity by hiding in the bar. Emotionally scarred, he only finds the determination to lift himself up when he realizes what remains to be lost. He buys a little green Jeep, like the one that gave him shelter in the war, and hopes it will lead to salvation again. But the fortune it brings tarnishes, and James is left to sacrifice the thing that gave him hope for the people who need him most.Over the next thirty years, the Jeep changes hands, passing between friends, family, strangers, and lovers. A single mother who buys a car for her reckless son nearly destroys a friendship with a man who silently loved her for two decades. An insecure youth at the start of his career learns that the most important lessons are the ones you never set out to learn. A family torn apart by their differences finds that love can be the hardest road to take. And a city architect must choose between the easy way to restoration or a difficult path that could save more than a rusty old Jeep.Readers of Mitch Albom, Nicholas Sparks, Jeep owners everywhere, and viewers of This is Us will enjoy this heart-warming tale of restoration and redemption, a must read book for anyone inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit.Winner of the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Award for First Novel. Finalist in the 2018 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the category of Literary / General Fiction!"I am sitting here trying to find the words to convey what an absolutely incredible novel this is...The writing was flawless...I can't think of a specific audience that would enjoy this novel, it is simply a must-read for everyone." - Dandelions Inspired

After years of theater, film, and television work, actress Jane Lynch has reached icon status. Her portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee has led to Emmy and Golden Globe Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a wax figure at Madame Tussaud's. She has hosted TrevorLIVE, a fund-raiser for crisis intervention services for LGBT youths. This revealing volume describes Lynch's endeavors to raise awareness of marriage equality, the bullying of LGBT teens, the Ban Bossy campaign to encourage girls to take leadership roles in their community, and Project Angel Food, which provides food to people with AIDS.

When talking or speaking about something important, whether its to a single individual or a group of people, its easy to get tongue-tied or fumble over the right words. Emotions can also tangle our efforts to say what we mean. Verbal communication is a skill, with several facets to master. Readers are provided with friendly, inspiring tips and strategies to build confidence in speaking, across many different settings. The importance of timing conversations is covered, so that messages are delivered at the right moment and to the right audience. Also shared is how to develop the secret skill behind all great speakersthey know how to attentively listen to others as well.

The perfect stress-reliever for your inner child, this compact coloring book for adults fits anywhere your imagination can carry.Jennifer Lankenau's SERENITY SWIRLS introduces 25 unique and meditative postcard-sized hand-drawn illustrations to color, perfect for unleashing creativity and a relaxing way to de-stress at the end of a long day. Each unique and gorgeous swirl, spiral, and pattern offers the coloring enthusiast a calming and vibrant way to find centeredness, while at the same time encouraging one's own inner child to come out to play. (And don't be afraid to color outside the lines!)

Experts refer to psychological bullying as relational aggression. In other words, the bully sets out to damage the victims relationships with others by affecting how peers view that person. Psychological bullying affects how the victim feels about himself or herself, as well. Readers learn that psychological bullying goes far beyond a one-time snub in the cafeteria or a single dirty look in the hallway. It is a relentless attack that leaves the victims crushed and confused. It can lead to lifelong problems for all involved: the victims, the bullies, and even those who are bystanders to these attacks. Readers examine how it feels to be psychologically bullied and why certain teens are more likely to be targets than others. The text analyzes why teens bully, as well as what victims can do when a bully singles them out for abuse. Additionally, the text discusses what is being done on the local and national level to combat psychological bullying. Although this type of bullying is a complex problem, there are positive steps to take that can make a world of difference to an individual or community.

Seems like Leo Scott has it all: looks, brains, and athletic talent. He's captain of his high school swim team with a bright future in college and beyond. But Leo has secrets. His mother's crippling car accident has devastated his family and left Leo to deal with his father's abuse, battered and alone. Leo's girlfriend Audrey Rose is poised for her own share of success. As one of Florida's top high school swimmers, Audrey dreams of college swimming stardom. But there's an obstacle to her glorious rise to the top. Her number-one supporter-her father-is in prison for murder. Part murder mystery, part tale of young love in a military family, this gripping story takes readers on a journey from Pensacola to Annapolis. Leo and Audrey must band together to rise above the adversity they encounter and find their true selves in the process. When everything's on the line . . . streamline.