Emily Gregory Livres

The New York Times Bestseller! Learn how to keep your cool and get the results you want when emotions flare. When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation badly and suffer the consequences; or read Crucial Conversations and discover how to communicate best when it matters most. Crucial Conversations gives you the tools you need to step up to life's most difficult and important conversations, say what's on your mind, and achieve the positive resolutions you want. You'll learn how to: Prepare for high-impact situations with a six-minute mastery technique Make it safe to talk about almost anything Be persuasive, not abrasive Keep listening when others blow up or clam up Turn crucial conversations into the action and results you want Whether they take place at work or at home, with your neighbors or your spouse, crucial conversations can have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. With the skills you learn in this book, you'll never have to worry about the outcome of a crucial conversation again.

The arrival of a new baby is a wonderful occasion that inspires creativity. This book goes beyond typical sewing guides, incorporating a variety of crafts such as paper cutting, felting, and crochet, along with simple home decor ideas for nurseries and styling tips for parties and photo sessions. All projects are designed to be easy and achievable, requiring no specialist skills or equipment, making them accessible for infrequent crafters and those who may feel less confident. Stencils are included where applicable, and galleries at the end of each chapter showcase inspiring finished projects, demonstrating the impressive results possible with different techniques. The book stands out by organizing projects into stages: Pregnancy announcement, Preparation, Baby Shower, New Arrival, First Month, and First Birthday. Each section offers original ideas, from wall stencils and themed bunting for the nursery to baby handprint party invites. With a fresh, contemporary feel and beautiful watercolor illustrations accompanying each step-by-step project, this book provides a delightful selection of adorable crafts for babies and toddlers. It serves as a valuable resource for new parents, friends, family, and crafters seeking to create cherished handmade keepsakes.