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The moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who, with bravado, humility, and even humor, try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Shot over the course of a year, this documentary captures a period in Chicago when it became a national symbol for the violence in America's cities.

"Do you and your partner fight all the time? Do you love each other, but simply drive one another other up a wall? Do you worry that you'll eventually burn out from all the conflict, arguments, and hurt feelings, and that your relationship will deteriorate? If you're seeking ways to increase love and intimacy and decrease reactionary behaviors like criticism, blaming, withdrawing, and defending, this book can guide you toward a place of harmony and...

"In this fourth adventure, Daisy and Posey help a pretty pixie named Twee get to the bottom of a not-so-pretty problem"-- "Hi! I’m Daisy Dreamer. Join me in the World of Make-Believe and I’ll tell you all about my Pretty Pixie Problem. Have you ever met someone who was so pretty on the outside, but maybe not so pretty on the inside? It’s totally confusing, right? Well, something like that just happened to yours truly, Daisy Dreamer. And it...

"When we're dealing with difficult people, our creativity, productivity, and engagement suffer. Conflict and stress compromise our ability to think clearly and make sound decisions. We get caught up in our heads, lie awake at night worrying, withdraw fromwork, or react in ways we later regret-rolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping at colleagues, or staying silent when we should speak up. Our negative relationships are contagious, infecting our teams...

"A guide to handling difficult conversations calmly and gracefully. The author shows readers how to defuse verbal attacks, maintain one's composure in stressful situations, and deal with difficult people without becoming one"-- "Want to know how to speak up instead of shut down, face challenges head-on instead of run the other way, and keep your cool even when others don’t? Talking on Eggshells shows you how. This inspiring book shares everyday...

Everyone experiences anger from time to time, but when left unchecked or unbridled, this normal human emotion can become disruptive and damage relationships. If you're ready to stop letting anger control your life, turn to Anger Management For Dummies. This trusted source gives you tools to identify the source of your anger--whether it's fear, depression, anxiety, or stress--and offers ways to deal with the "flight or fight" instinct that anger produces,...

Toxic Workplace! describes how to identify and best work with toxic personalities. It also provides a systemic approach for creating a culture that is positive and respectful while improving the bottom line. Kusy and Holloway share how their national research translates into real-world practices in organizations.

"Author, speaker, and pastor's wife Donna Jones gives women a practical, biblical blueprint for making regret-free choices in the middle of real-life conflict so they can exchange relational turmoil for personal and relational peace"-- "Author, speaker, and pastor's wife Donna Jones gives women a practical, biblical blueprint for making regret-free choices in the middle of real-life conflict so they can exchange relational turmoil for personal and...