No idea what you're doing? No problem. Good managers are made, not born.

Top tech executive Julie Zhuo remembers the moment when she was asked to lead a team. She felt like she'd won the golden ticket, until reality came crashing in. She was just 25 and had barely any experience being managed, let alone managing others.

Her co-workers became her employees overnight, and she faced a series of anxiety-inducing firsts, including agonising over whether to hire an interviewee; seeking the respect of reports who were cleverer than her; and having to fire someone she liked. Like most first-time managers, she wasn't given any formal training, and had no resources to turn to for help. It took her years to find her way, but now she's offering you the short-cut to success.

This is the book she wishes she had on day one. Here, she offers practical, accessible advice like:

* Don't hide thorny problems from your own manager; you're better off seeking help quickly and honestly
* Before you fire someone for failure to collaborate, figure out if the problem is temperamental or just a lack of training or coaching
* Don't offer critical feedback in a 'compliment sandwich' - there's a better way!

Whether you're new to the job, a veteran leader, or looking to be promoted, this is the handbook you need to be the kind of manager you've always wanted.

Best seller: over 35,000 sold!

Approved by Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

About the author:
profiled in The Wall Street Journal and WebMD Magazine
expert blogger on WebMD
founder, CopingUniversity.com and TheCopingCommunity.com
Cancer for Two will take you through our cancer journey, the situations we faced and how we faced them.  It's all here, from discovery of the lump through three surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy, and 20,000+ miles of driving.
 
You simply will not find a more detailed, more personal, or more honest memoir about a cancer experience anywhere.
 
You will discover:
How we used humor (and plenty of it) to get through it; people tell me they can't believe how funny this book is!
Why it's important to learn as much as you can as soon as you can, even if what you learn is scary
The importance of having something to look forward to.
10 "Dave-isms" - my words of wisdom
11 "Chris-isms" - my wife's words of wisdom
24 tips for the part-time cancer caregiver
11 tips for reducing stress
10 good things about having no hair
...and much more!

Dispelling the common notion that American women became activists in the fight against female cancer only after the 1970s, Kirsten E. Gardner traces women's cancer education campaigns back to the early twentieth century. Focusing on breast cancer, but using research on cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers as well, Gardner's examination of films, publications, health fairs, and archival materials shows that women have promoted early cancer detection since the inception of the American Society for the Control of Cancer in 1913. While informing female audiences about cancer risks, these early activists also laid the groundwork for the political advocacy and patient empowerment movements of recent decades. By the 1930s there were 300,000 members of the Women's Field Army working together with women's clubs to hold explicit discussions about the risks, detection, and incidence of cancer. The feminist health movement of the 1970s, Gardner explains, heralded a departure for female involvement in women's health activism. As before, women encouraged early detection, but they simultaneously demanded increased attention to gender and medical research, patient experiences, and causal factors. Our understanding of today's vibrant feminist health movement is enriched by Gardner's work recognizing women's roles in grassroots educational programs throughout the twentieth century and their creation of supportive networks that endure today.

The most important cancer book you will ever read

What do you do when your world is turned upside-down by a diagnosis of cancer? How do you sort through the dizzying array of conventional and nonconventional treatment options while also searching for meaningful ways of embracing the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing?

The Journey Through Cancer answers these questions and more. Board-certified oncologist Jeremy Geffen, MD, has spent more than fifteen years providing treatment, guidance, and care for thousands of cancer patients and their families. In this groundbreaking work, he offers real and inspiring solutions to the unique challenges encountered on the cancer journey, while honoring and caring for the whole person—and his or her entire family—at every step along the way.

Full of practical guidance, The Journey Through Cancer will help you to:

• Understand the essential aspects of conventional diagnosis, staging, and treatment.
• Make informed and intelligent choices about the most effective, safe, and reliable complementary and alternative therapies.
• Discover new possibilities for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Dr. Carol Kornmehl guides patients through this intimidating process, explaining each step of the therapy and the results they can expect from their treatment.

Cancer is the most dreaded diagnosis in our society. Nearly half of all cancer patients will require radiation therapy at some point. Radiotherapy is perhaps a patient's least understood area of medicine. Fear, misinformation, and a lack of knowledge are what make patients feel so vulnerable.The Best News About Radiation Therapy: How to Cope and Survive is an easy-to-understand, current,and informative resource about radiation therapy. It describes the technical and emotional aspects of treatment from a patient's point of view.

By debunking the myths that abound, The Best News About Radiation Therapy thoroughly and authoritatively enlightens readers about what to expect during the course of radiation treatment and afterwards.

The Best News helps to allay the patient's worries and enlightens readers about radiation therapy from a humanistic standpoint. This book is a source of inspiration and self-help for those who need radiation therapy. 
 
 

Cancer is the nation's second leading cause of death and a primary health concern of most Americans. Here is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for cancer patients and their friends and family written in layman's language. By helping the reader understand the illness and the complex problems of treatment, the book provides a firm foundation for obtaining the best possible medical care.

Actress and photographer Kris Carr thought she had a hangover, but a Jivamukti yoga class didn't provide its usual kick-ass cure. A visit to her doctor confirmed her "liver looked like Swiss cheese," covered with cancerous tumors. She entered trench warfare (wearing cowboy boots into the MRI machine, no less), vowing, "Cancer needed a makeover and I was just the gal to do it!" She began writing and filming her journey, documenting her interactions with friends, doctors, alternative "quacks," blind dates, and other women with cancer—sadly a growing group. CRAZY SEXY CANCER TIPS gathers the lessons learned and advice offered from Carr's own journey, as well as the experiences of her cancer posse. Full-color photos accompany personal stories and candid revelations in this scrapbook of advice, warnings, and resources for the cancer patient. Chapters cover your changing social life, dating, sex, and appearance; essential health tips on how to boost your immune system; recipes; medical and holistic resources; and information on young survivor support groups. The resulting book is a warm, yet informative tool for any woman newly diagnosed with the disease and for those who love them.

Surveys current medical knowledge of cancer in general, describes specific types of cancer and their possible causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and discusses the stages of dying