100 Best Mediation Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving in

Roger Fisher, William L. Ury, Bruce Patton

5.0

The key text on problem-solving negotiation-updated and revised

Getting to Yes has helped millions of people learn a better way to negotiate. One of the primary business texts of the modern era, it is based on the work of the Harvard Negotiation Project, a group that deals with all levels of negotiation and conflict resolution.

Getting to Yes offers a proven, step-by-step strategy for coming to mut

Recommended by Charles T. Munger, Drew Houston, Dustin Moskovitz, and 8 others.

Charles T. Munger

Vice Chairman/Berkshire Hathaway

recommends this title in the book "Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger". [source]

Drew Houston

CEO/Dropbox

About principled negotiation, and I still think about and apply a lot of those concepts today. [source]

Dustin Moskovitz

Co-founder/Facebook and Asana

Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter. [source]

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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Malcolm Gladwell

5.0

Preview Summary

An alternate cover edition exists here.

The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller,

Recommended by Ev Williams, Kevin Rose, Simon Sinek, and 21 others.

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

Bunch of really good information in here on how to make ideas go viral. This could be good to apply to any kind of products or ideas you may have. Definitely, check out The Tipping Point, which is one of my favorites. [source]

Seth Godin

Author, Marketer, Entrepreneur

Malcolm Gladwell's breakthrough insight was to focus on the micro-relationships between individuals, which helped organizations realize that it's not about the big ads and the huge charity balls... it's about setting the stage for the buzz to start. [source]

Andy Stern

I think that when we talk about making change, it is much more about macro change, like in policy. This book reminds you that at times when you're building big movements, or trying to elect significant decision-makers in politics, sometimes it's the little things that make a difference. Ever since the book was written, we've become very used to the idea of things going viral unexpectedly and then having massive impact. The Tipping Point, to me, is really an appreciation that very small things can rearrange thinking in ways – like infectious diseases – that have huge implications. While we're always searching for the big policy changes – and we think we have to do that in very traditional ways of building coalitions against constituencies, movements and the media – sometimes it's the little things that actually tip the situation. Like the story of a person and their unique set of circumstances that really captures an issue about health care or housing. So it's trying to remember, while you're thinking about the grand and the glorious, that thinking about the small things can equally bring about change. [source]

3

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life

Marshall B. Rosenberg, Deepak Chopra

4.9

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The latest edition of the communication guide that has sold more than 1,000,000 copies

An enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this international bestseller uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. Guidance is provided

Recommended by Dustin Moskovitz, Satya Nadella, Chad Dickerson, and 3 others.

Dustin Moskovitz

Co-founder/Facebook and Asana

Seek first to understand. [source]

Satya Nadella

CEO/Microsoft

Upon becoming CEO, Nadella confronted Microsoft’s legendarily combative culture by urging his new reports to read this book, which preaches the power of empathy, self-awareness, and authenticity in collaboration in the workplace, at home, and beyond. Like many of his favorites, it was first recommended to him by his wife, Anu: “I’m heavily influenced by the books she reads more than the books I read [source]

Chad Dickerson

Rosenberg’s book Nonviolent Communication is a life-changing text. Reading just now & his concept of “life-alienating communication” basically describes the worst of twitter. Love this, though: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing & right-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” https://t.co/9f9gK6pVSE [source]

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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself

Michael A. Singer

4.8

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Who are you? When you start to explore this question, you find out how elusive it really is. Are you a physical body? A collection of experiences and memories? A partner in a relationship? Each time you consider these aspects of yourself, you realize that there is much more to you than any of these can define.

In The Untethered Soul—now a New York Times bestseller—spiritual teacher Michael Singer

Recommended by Deepak Chopra, James Altucher, Ray Kurzweil, and 3 others.

Deepak Chopra

Founder/The Chopra Foundation

In the book The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer takes you step-by-step through the process of Gyana, the yoga of the Intellect, to the Source. Moreover, he does it with elegant simplicity. Read this book carefully, and you will get more than a glimpse of eternity. [source]

James Altucher

Founder/StockPickr

Michael moved to an empty patch of forest, set up his trailer, and started to meditate in the early 70s. He surrendered to whatever happened in his life. Well...what ended up happening is that he created a multi-billion dollar company. His book is about the spiritual beauty of surrender. And how that can go hand in hand with financial success. I was so astonished by the book that I contacted him and flew down to Florida and stayed several days in his “compound” and interviewed him about his success. I re-read the book at least once every few months. [source]

Ray Kurzweil

Investor & Author

East is East and West is West, but Michael A. Singer bridges these two great traditions in a radiant treatise on how to succeed in life from our spiritual quest to our everyday tribulations. Freud said that life was composed of love and work. With great eloquence, wit, and compelling logic, Singer’s brilliant book completes this thought by showing them to be two poles of the same selfless devotion. [source]

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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

Jon Kabat-Zinn

4.8

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In this book, the author maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks both to those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone who cares deeply about reclaiming the richness of his or her moments.

Recommended by Rick Rubin and Henry Medine.

Rick Rubin

It’s a great book if you’ve never meditated, and if you’ve been meditating for 50 years. [source]

Henry Medine

I promote range and diversity. Thus, I recommend readers to expose themselves to as many different topics as possible. I usually have 2-4 books I refer back to at any given time. They range in topics from management, art, spirituality and philosophy. Trying to get the engineering thing going but don't much of a mind for science. [source]

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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most

Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen

4.7

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The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask"

We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations

Recommended by April Wensel, Auren Hoffman, Bogdan Lucaciu, and 1 others.

April Wensel

@amyvpellegrini I really liked a book called Difficult Conversations. I also love the book Nonviolent Communication for conflicts. [source]

Auren Hoffman

@insta_eich i love the book! [source]

Bogdan Lucaciu

I’m re-reading “Difficult Conversations”. It’s written by the “Harvard Negotiation Project” guys that also wrote “Getting to Yes” and “Thanks for the Feedback”. It allowed me to navigate super important conversations by shifting from a “who’s right” stance to a learning stance. Giving it another spin after two years from the first read as I'm working on my assertiveness. [source]

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10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works

Dan Harris

4.7

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Nightline anchor Dan Harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable.

After having a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure, invo

Recommended by Peter Attia, Timothy Ferriss, Chelsea Frank, and 3 others.

Peter Attia

Founder/Attia Medical

Modulating hormones as necessary - we’ve not really talked about that. Fixing anything that needs to be fixed, on top of that pharmacologically, and I’m a huge proponent of pharmacotherapy under the right setting. The final component is managing your stress. So as a guy who’s thinking about this, I became really interested after actually reading Dan Harris’s book. [source]

Chelsea Frank

I read everything with an open mind, often challenging myself by choosing books with an odd perspective or religious/spiritual views. These books do not reflect my personal feelings but are books that helped shape my perspective on life, love, and happiness. [source]

Chris Goward

I remember reading 10% Happier by Dan Harris on one of my many flights to speak at a conference a couple years ago. I had been practicing meditation for a few years, and had tried to get deeper into learning about it, I struggled with the religious aspect many Buddhist authors brought, which seemed to bring more confusion than clarity. The way Dan described his process of skepticism and discovery of the practical benefits without religion involved was a breath of fresh air. [source]

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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

4.7

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Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High is a guide to hone your conversation skills, and prepare you for the most important or trying times of your life and career. The book discusses how talking in the right way can help people achieve what they want. People are often tongue-tied when it comes to interacting with someone, especially when there is a lot of tension in the air.

Recommended by Max Levchin and Deke Bridges.

Max Levchin

Co-founder/PayPal, CEO/Affirm, Investor

A now-venerable guide to having tough conversations in a way that engages the debaters. [source]

Deke Bridges

Picked up this great book @Powells to read. Better conversation and listening enables you to get deeper into subjects at hand. When talking with people, this makes your communication skills a very powerful tool. Always be learning. #growth #education #leadership https://t.co/r0ujX9IPqh [source]

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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Malcolm Gladwell

4.7

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Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology and displaying all of the brilliance that made The Tipping Point a classic, Blink changes the way you'll understand every decision you make. Never again will you think about thinking the same way.

Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us. Now, in Blink, he revolutionizes the way we understand the world within. Blink is a bo

Recommended by Ev Williams, Mike Shinoda, Marillyn Hewson, and 4 others.

Mike Shinoda

I know most of the guys in the band read this book. [source]

Marillyn Hewson

CEO/Lockheed Martin

CEO Marilyn Hewson recommends this book because it helped her to trust her instincts in business. [source]

Antonio Eram

When asked to name some books that had a big impact on him, Antonio mentioned Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell. [source]

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Communication Skills Training: How to Talk to Anyone, Connect Effortlessly, Develop Charisma, and Become a People Person (Practical Emotional Intelligence Book 8)

James W. Williams

4.6

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Do you struggle with communicating your thoughts, feelings, and ideas?Have you ever been misunderstood and misinterpreted? Do you, sometimes, misunderstand or misinterpret the signals you are receiving?These situations indicate the inability to communicate appropriately, and it can prove to be detrimental in life and your career. You might be surprised at how many opportunities you could be missin

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Crucial Accountability

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

4.6

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The authors of the New York Times bestseller Crucial Conversations show you how to achieve personal, team, and organizational success by healing broken promises, resolving violated expectations, and influencing good behavior.

Discover skills to resolve touchy, controversial, and complex issues at work and at home--now available in this follow-up to the internationally popular Crucial Conversations.

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Mindfulness in Plain English

Bhante Gunaratana

4.6

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“A masterpiece.”
—Jon Kabat-Zinn

Since Mindfulness in Plain English was first published in 1994, it has become one of the bestselling — and most
influential — books in the field of mindfulness. It’s easy to see why.

Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and
benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. The book showcases

Recommended by Vinod Khosla.

Vinod Khosla

Co-Founder/Sun Microsystem

Easy access to meditation. [source]

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Negotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond

Deepak Malhotra, Max Bazerman

4.5

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From two leaders in executive education at Harvard Business School, here are the mental habits and proven strategies you need to achieve outstanding results in any negotiation.

Whether you’ve “seen it all” or are just starting out, Negotiation Genius will dramatically improve your negotiating skills and confidence. Drawing on decades of behavioral research plus the experience of thousands of busine

Recommended by Iim Fahima Jachja.

Iim Fahima Jachja

This is how typically I enjoy alone time, reading. Got this book when I was in Harvard -- belajar business negotiation. Mental habits and proven strategies you need to achieve outstanding results in any negotiation. Whether .. https://t.co/yIWUihMK0h https://t.co/1qDwkSxHYN [source]

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The Mediator's Handbook: Revised & Expanded Fourth Edition

Dr. Jennifer E. Beer PhD and Caroline C. Packard

4.5

The popular The Mediator's Handbook presents a time-tested, adaptable model for helping people work through conflict. Extensively revised to incorporate recent practice and thinking, the accessible manual format lays out a clear structure for new and occasional mediators while offering a detailed, nuanced resource for professionals.

Starting with a new chapter on assessing conflict and bringing peo

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Shunryu Suzuki, David Chadwick

4.5

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as has this famous opening line of Shunryu Suzuki's classic. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to co

Recommended by Steve Jobs, Kevin Rose, Andy Puddicombe, and 3 others.

Steve Jobs

Founder/Apple

often used the methods found in this book to center himself during difficult moments in his career. He was such an avid practitioner that he considered going to Japan to continue his practice, but was advised against it. [source]

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

Isn’t a religious book, but more on self-realization, study on yourself, breathing exercises, relaxation and understanding human nature. Really cool book, very short read and you will really enjoy reading. [source]

Andy Puddicombe

I really think it’s one of the best books on the planet. Every time I read it, even now when I reckon I’ve read it more than 40 or 50 times, it still has the effect of pulling me out of everyday thinking, out of everyday life, and making me see the world in a very different way. [source]

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The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

Mark Nepo

4.4

Philosopher-poet and cancer survivor, Mark Nepo opens a new season of freedom and joy--an escape from deadening, asleep-at-the wheel sameness--that is both profound and clarifying. His spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and to savor the beauty offered by life's unfolding. Reading his poetic prose is like being given second sight, ex

Recommended by Jamie Lee Curtis and Marian Keyes.

Jamie Lee Curtis

The most important book I have ever read, the best gift I have ever given. A daily touchstone to center, balance, inspire & comfort. I was honored @marknepo asked me to write the forward for this 20th anniversary edition. It is available now for pre-order. Publication date 1/1/20 https://t.co/6PIQFBI1Wz [source]

Marian Keyes

Oh! So GREAT! If you're able, PLEASE read her powerful book. https://t.co/3itlgrS7Mz [source]

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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation (Gift Edition)

Thich Nhat Hanh

4.4

In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.

Recommended by Kevin Rose and Marshall Goldsmith.

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The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict

Christopher W. Moore

4.4

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The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes

William Ury

4.4

No is perhaps the most important and certainly the most powerful word in the language. Every day we find ourselves in situations where we need to say No–to people at work, at home, and in our communities–because No is the word we must use to protect ourselves and to stand up for everything and everyone that matters to us.

But as we all know, the wrong No can also destroy what we most value by alie

Recommended by Michael Hyatt and Muna AbuSulayman.

Muna AbuSulayman

It gave me the tools for how to say no consistently and without guilt. [source]

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The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict

The Arbinger Institute

4.3

NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED

Like Leadership and Self-Deception, The Arbinger Institute's first book, The Anatomy of Peace has become a worldwide phenomenon—not because of a media blitz, movie tie-in, or celebrity endorsement, but because readers have enthusiastically recommended it to colleagues, relatives, and friends.

The Anatomy of Peace asks, What if conflicts at home, conflicts at work, a

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Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday Paperback

Matthew Sockolov

4.3

It’s easy to disconnect when life moves fast. Practicing Mindfulness offers effective exercises and meditations to live every moment of your daily routine, in the moment.

From finding your breath to feeling grounded, these practice-based exercises make integrating mindfulness into your routine easy. With over 75 essential meditations―that take between 5-20 minutes from start to finish―Practicing Mi

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Peace Is Every Step

Thich Nhat Hanh

4.3

Thich Nhat Hahn is a Vietnamese Zen master, poet and writer whose humane, benevolent presence and spiritual influence is comparable only to that of the Dalai Lama. His teachings show how to use Zen mindfulness in everyday aspects of life, live in the world peacefully, and weather daily mundane crises as well as larger spiritual trials.

Recommended by Joel Gascoigne.

Joel Gascoigne

Around two and a half years ago I found myself on a very organic path from business, success and self-improvement books to those that spanned both personal success and spirituality. Books like The Monk and the Riddle mentioned above address this topic. After reading some of these books, I naturally found myself interested in meditation and Zen Buddhism. One of the most fascinating Zen Buddhists and authors for me has been Thich Nhat Hahn who has written many books. [source]

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Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere

Kira Willey

4.3

Breathe Like a Bear is a beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these 30 simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child’s desk at school. Based on Kira Will

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The Promise of Mediation: The Transformative Approach to Conflict

Robert A. Baruch Bush

4.3

The award-winning first edition of The Promise of Mediation, published ten years ago, is a landmark classic that changed the field's understanding of the theory and practice of conflict intervention. That volume first articulated the "transformative model" of mediation, which greatly humanized the vision of how the mediation process could help parties in conflict. In the past decade, the transform

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Chakra Healing: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Healing Techniques that Balance the Chakras

Margarita Alcantara

4.3

Discover the ancient knowledge of chakra healing and restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit.

Within all living beings are powerful centers of energy called chakras. Each chakra holds the potential for immense healing and restoration. However, learning how to harness the chakra system's amazing power can be challenging when so much of the information available is dense and academic or subjec

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Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities to Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety, and Stay Focused

Tejal V. Patel

4.3

A little calm for your little ones--the joy of meditation for kids

Meditation is great for dealing with tough feelings--even for kids! It doesn't matter if your child is upset and needs to take a minute to calm down or you just want them to be a bit more focused, Meditation for Kids has the perfect exercise to help them out.

Teach your child how fun and easy meditation for kids can be. Exercises ar

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The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness

Andy Puddicombe

4.3

This program was previously published as Get Some Headspace: How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life in Ten Minutes a Day.

Quiet the mind, feel less stressed and less tired, and achieve a new level of calm and fulfillment in just ten minutes a day.

Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, the Voice of Headspace, and the UK's foremost mindfulness expert, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes

Recommended by Bill Gates, Alexandra Stroe, and Haralabos Voulgaris.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

I’m sure 25-year-old me would scoff at this one, but Melinda and I have gotten really into meditation lately. The book starts with Puddicombe’s personal journey from a university student to a Buddhist monk and then becomes an entertaining explainer on how to meditate. If you’re thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction. [source]

Alexandra Stroe

I am trying to bring some daily habits into my life, such as meditation, that would help me stay balanced and present in everyday moments. One of the books that helped me understand more about the practice of meditation is The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness by Andy Puddicombe. After reading this book, I understood that meditation does not have to be some sacred, difficult practice that lasts for hours on end. It’s enough to dedicate 10 minutes a day in order to relax and get at ease with my thoughts and emotions. [source]

Haralabos Voulgaris

@Property531 Best way to start is to simply do - Try one of the following app courses @wakingup @Headspace @10percent They are all good choices. If you want to read a book https://t.co/yEwmKHTUUL is decent as well. [source]

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The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook

Ward Farnsworth

4.3

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The Big Book of Restorative Justice: Four Classic Justice Peacebuilding Books in One Volume

Howard Zehr, Allan MacRae, et al.

4.3

For the first time, the four most popular restorative justice books in the Justice & Peacebuilding series—The Little Book of Restorative Justice: Revised and Updated, The Little Book of Victim Offender Conferencing, The Little Book of Family Group Conferences, and The Little Book of Circle Processes—are available in one affordable volume.

Restorative justice, with its emphasis on identifying the ju

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Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You

Benjamin W. Decker

4.3

Master 10 meditation techniques in 10 days with the step- by-step method in Practical Meditation for Beginners.

The key to building a solid meditation practice is in the practice itself. From Zen and Vipassana to walking meditations and body scans, the simple practices outlined in Practical Meditation for Beginners make it easy to build an ongoing meditation routine that is best for you.

Written by

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Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations

William Ury

4.3

We all want to get to yes, but what happens when the other person keeps saying no?

How can you negotiate successfully with a stubborn boss, an irate customer, or a deceitful coworker?

In Getting Past No, William Ury of Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation offers a proven breakthrough strategy for turning adversaries into negotiating partners. You’ll learn how to:

• Stay in control under press

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Living Buddha, Living Christ

Thich Nhat Hanh

4.3

A Vietnamese monk and Buddhist teacher explores the common ground of Christianity and Buddhism on such subjects as compassion and holiness, and offers inspiration to believers in both religions.

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"FRISPECT" - Turn Friction into Mutual Respect: The Transformative Power of Harmony in Personal and Professional Interactions

Sreedhar Kajeepeta and Lemuel Lasher

4.3

"FRISPECT" is a work of fiction based on real-life incidents. The backdrop is modern-day corporate America but the book is for anyone who loves to indulge in a bit of self-reflection, especially millennials in the workforce and their parents. The story underscores and celebrates the power of harmony - the power that transforms friction into mutual respect engendering the qualities of value-creatio

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Transformative Negotiation: Strategies for Everyday Change and Equitable Futures

Sarah Federman

4.3

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Whimsical Coloring Book for Adults and Kids (Relaxation, Mediation, Inspiration)

Julia Rivers and Storytroll

4.3

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Mediating Dangerously: The Frontiers of Conflict Resolution

Kenneth Cloke

4.3

Sometimes it's necessary to push beyond the usual limits of themediation process to achieve deeper and more lasting change.Mediating Dangerously shows how to reach beyond technical andtraditional intervention to the outer edges and dark places ofdispute resolution, where risk taking is essential and fundamentalchange is the desired result. It means opening wounds and lookingbeneath the surface, ch

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Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening

Joseph Goldstein

4.3

The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening--seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom.Goldstein's source teaching is the Satipatt

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Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate

Roger Fisher, Daniel Shapiro

4.2

"Written in the same remarkable vein as Getting to Yes, this book is a masterpiece." --Dr. Steven R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

- Winner of the Outstanding Book Award for Excellence in Conflict Resolution from the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution -

In Getting to Yes, renowned educator and negotiator Roger Fisher presented a universally a

Recommended by Carl Daikeler.

Carl Daikeler

I get asked if I really believe in ongoing personal development as a vital behavior. I absolutely do, and this book “beyond reason”has been one of the best finds of the year! https://t.co/dtmnKpCrDw [source]

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Little Book of Circle Processes: A New/Old Approach To Peacemaking

Kay Pranis

4.2

Circle processes offer a way of bringing people together to understand one another, strengthen bonds, and solve community problems—a necessity in an era of division, polarized politics, and angry debate.

Our ancestors gathered around a fire in a circle, families gather around their kitchen tables in circles, and now we are gathering in circles as communities to solve problems. This peacemaking prac

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The Art of Mediation

Bennett

4.2

This workbook is designed for basic mediation training. Authors Scott Hughes, Mark Bennett, and Michele Hermann take NITA's performance-based training for trial lawyers and adapt it to training for mediators. The authors have used these materials extensively in their mediation training classes at law schools and in programs open to the public. The Art of Mediation, Second Edition, sets the mediati

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Healthy Communication With Your Partner: Discover the Benefits of Communicating with Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Effect

Amanda Thomas

4.2

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The Little Book of Restorative Justice: Revised and Updated

Howard Zehr

4.2

The seminal work on Restorative Justice by one of the founders of the movement, now fully revised and updated.

In a time of bitter differences and deep division, how should we as a society respond to wrongdoing? When a crime occurs or an injustice is done, what needs to happen? What does justice require?

Howard Zehr is the father of Restorative Justice and is known worldwide for his pioneering wo

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Comunicação Não-Violenta: Diálogos e reflexões (Instituto Pazes Apresenta Livro 1) (Portuguese Edition)

Instituto Pazes

4.2

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Negocie como se sua vida dependesse disso: Um ex-agente do FBI revela as técnicas da agência para convencer as pessoas [A For

Chris Voss, Rico Ribeiro, and Editora Sextante

4.2

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DISARM DAILY CONFLICT: Your Life Depends On It

Chris Roberts

4.2

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The Little Book of Racial Healing: Coming to the Table for Truth-Telling, Liberation, and Transformation

Thomas Norman DeWolf

4.2

This book introduces Coming to the Table’s approach to a continuously evolving set of purposeful theories, ideas, experiments, guidelines, and intentions, all dedicated to facilitating racial healing and transformation.

People of color, relative to white people, fall on the negative side of virtually all measurable social indicators. The “living wound” is seen in the significant disparities in aver

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Mediating High Conflict Disputes

Bill Eddy LCSW Esq. and Michael Lomax JD

4.2

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No-Fault Negotiating: A Simple and Innovative Approach for Solving Problems, Reaching Agreements, and Resolving Conflicts

Len Leritz

4.2

Leritz shows how to confront and resolve conflicts, manage and supervise others, deal with problem people, close sales, mediate disputes between others, negotiate difficult contracts, and most importantly, turn resistance into cooperation.

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Psychology for Lawyers: Understanding the Human Factors in Negotiation, Litigation, and Decision Making, Second Edition

Jennifer K. Robbennolt, Jean R. Sternlight

4.2

Law is a profession centered on human interaction. Virtually every aspect of the practice of law can be enhanced by a well-grounded understanding of psychology―the science of how people think, feel, and behave. Lawyers who harness the insights of psychology will be more effective interviewers and counselors, engage in more successful negotiations, conduct more efficient and useful discovery, commu

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Beyond Winning: Negotiating to Create Value in Deals and Disputes

Robert H. Mnookin, Scott R. Peppet, Andrew S. Tulumello

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Conflict is inevitable, in both deals and disputes. Yet when clients call in the lawyers to haggle over who gets how much of the pie, traditional hard-bargaining tactics can lead to ruin. Too often, deals blow up, cases don't settle, relationships fall apart, justice is delayed. Beyond Winning charts a way out of our current crisis of confidence in the legal system. It offers a fresh look at negot

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People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts

Robert Bolton

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Improve your personal and professional relationships instantly with this timeless guide to communication, listening skills, body language, and conflict resolution.

A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone you love....You listen to an argument in which neither party seems to hear the other....Your mind drifts to other matters when people talk to you....

People Skills is a communication

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Bringing Peace Into the Room: How the Personal Qualities of the Mediator Impact the Process of Conflict Resolution

Daniel Bowling

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Bringing Peace Into the Room examines the personal qualities that make a mediator effective. The eminent authors of this volume go beyond traditional descriptions of academic training, theoretical orientation, and refinement of technique to confront issues related to personal temperament and the crucial psychological, intellectual and spiritual qualities of the mediation professional-- qualities t

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Negotiate Without Fear: Strategies and Tools to Maximize Your Outcomes

Dr. Medvec, Victoria H.

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Beyond Neutrality: Confronting the Crisis in Conflict Resolution

Bernard S. Mayer

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In this thought-provoking, passionately written book, Bernard Mayer--an internationally acclaimed leader in the field--dares practitioners to ask the hard questions about alternative dispute resolution. What's wrong with conflict resolution? Why aren't more individuals and organizations using conflict resolution when they have a problem? Why doesn't the public know more about it? What are the limi

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The Little Book of Dialogue for Difficult Subjects: A Practical, Hands-On Guide

Lisa Schirch and David Campt

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Who can't recall an uncomfortable moment at a holiday gathering when conversation turned divisively to religion, politics, or current events? Or a time in a public meeting when tensions boiled over among attendees?

Authors Schirch and Campt present a transforming and freshly hopeful approach to handling tension-filled topics using principles of dialogue. For conversations around the table, in the b

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Conflict Management and Leadership for Managers: Knowledge, Skills, and Processes to Harness the Power of Rapid Change

Susan S. Raines

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High Conflict People in Legal Disputes

Bill Eddy

4.2

People with high conflict personalities (HCPs) clog our courts as plaintiffs with inappropriate claims against their personal "targets of blame," and as defendants who have harmed others and need to be stopped. Everybody knows someone with a High Conflict Personality. "How can he be so unreasonable?" "Why does she keep fighting? Can't she see how destructive she is?" "Can you believe they're going

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Little Book of Strategic Peacebuilding: A Vision And Framework For Peace With Justice (Justice and Peacebuilding)

Lisa Shirch

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The Articulate Advocate: Persuasive Skills for Lawyers in Trials, Appeals, Arbitrations, and Motions

Marsha Hunter, Brian K. Johnson, et al.

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An advocate may know what to say but is only effective when he or she knows how to be persuasive. Combining fact with know-how to persuade judges, juries, and arbitrator, the book teaches immediately useful techniques such as how to channel the initial adrenaline buzz, grab and hold the fact finder’s attention, gesture while speaking, speaking in phrases, and polishing the persuasive style. Based

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Dignity: The Essential Role It Plays in Resolving Conflict

Donna Hicks Ph.D, Desmond Tutu

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The desire for dignity is universal and powerful. It is a motivating force behind all human interaction—in families, in communities, in the business world, and in relationships at the international level. When dignity is violated, the response is likely to involve aggression, even violence, hatred, and vengeance. On the other hand, when people treat one another with dignity, they become more conne

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Negotiation Theory and Strategy: [Connected Ebook] (Aspen Casebook) (Aspen Casebook Series)

Russell Korobkin

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Debt Collector's Worst Nightmare: How to Fight Back in Court and Win

Residual Joe

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The Art of Focused Conversation, Second Edition: More Than 100 Ways to Access Group Wisdom in Your Organization

R. Brian Stanfield and Jo Nelson

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The Little Book of Biblical Justice: A Fresh Approach to the Bible's Teaching on Justice (The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series) (Little Books of Justice & Peacebuilding)

Christopher D. Marshall

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Alternatives to Litigation: Mediation, Arbitration, and the Art of Dispute Resolution (NITA)

Andrea Doneff and Abraham Ordover

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Legal Forms for Everyone: Leases, Home Sales, Avoiding Probate, Living Wills, Trusts, Divorce, Copyrights, and Much More

Carl W. Battle

4.1

“Reproducible, ready-to-use forms are accompanied by step-by-step descriptions of the process involved in over twenty common legal issues. . . . Well designed and easy to use.” —American Libraries

Legal Forms for Everyone is the ultimate self-help legal guide that will save hours of research time and money in legal fees. Written by an experienced attorney, this book is complete with the most common

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The Little Book of Circle Processes: A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking (The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series)

Kay Pranis

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The Mediator's Toolkit: Formulating and Asking Questions for Successful Outcomes

Gerry O'Sullivan

4.1

Learn how to formulate and ask penetrating, paradigm-shifting questions for successful outcomes in any conflict.

Knowing how to formulate and ask incisive questions to get to the core of a conflict, challenge entrenched thinking, and shift perspectives are the main challenge for mediators and the key to successful conflict resolution.

The Mediator's Toolkit employs the author's powerful "S Quest

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The Fundamentals of Family Mediation

John M. Haynes

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Although there are a number of mediation books, none provide a step-by-step description of each stage in the process. This book, designed as a mediator s handbook, can be used by the practicing mediator to solve almost any problem. It can also be used by trainers to provide more basic information to trainee mediators, thus allowing them more time for practicing the skill in training. The book will

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Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Rights and Talent Agreements for Film, TV, and Digital Media (Fourth Edition)

Dina Appleton, Daniel Yankelevits

4.1

“This book is a must-have resource for anyone looking to break into Hollywood or seasoned veterans who need a quick reference guide.”––Matt Belloni, Founding Partner of Puck News and host of The Town with Matthew Belloni The legal resources of studios and networks are legendary, often intimidating independent producers, writers, actors, directors, and others as they try to navigate through the int

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The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Models and Maps for Analyzing, Diagnosing, and Resolving Conflict

Gary T. Furlong

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Meditation for Beginners: How to Relieve Stress, Anxiety and Depression and Return to a State of Inner Peace and Happiness

Yesena Chavan

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Little Book of Listening: Listening as a Radical Act of Love, Justice, Healing, and Transformation (Justice and Peacebuilding)

Sharon Browning, Donna Duffey, Fred Magondu, John A. Moore, Patricia A. Way

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A practical guide to listening well in restorative justice programs and any relationship.The Little Book of Listening is an introduction to and practical guide for listening as an emergent strategy for creating a transformed world. It presents radical listening as an essential macro-skill, one that is essential in forming “right relationships” with ourselves and others that are the necessary prere

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Star Wars and Conflict Resolution: There Are Alternatives To Fighting

Noam Ebner

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Investigation, Mediation, Vindication (The Many Travails of John Smith, #1)

Chris Tullbane

4.1

The stakes are real. The mediator isn't.

An exiled vampire queen.

A vegetable demigod.

A magic Nintendo.

When supernatural forces collide, it will take a skilled mediator to keep their conflict from destroying San Diego.

Unfortunately, all they have is John Smith.

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Students Resolving Conflict: Peer Mediation in Schools

Richard Cohen

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Here is a thorough, step-by-step guide to designing, implementing, and operating a peer mediateion program at school.

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The Dance of Opposites: Explorations in Mediation, Dialogue and Conflict Resolution Systems

Kenneth Cloke

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"The Dance of Opposites: Explorations in Mediation, Dialogue and Conflict Resolution Systems Design" explores a new vision for conflict resolution, a “conflict revolution” that analyzes the use of language in conflict, the narrative structure of conflict stories, and how the brain responds to conflict. It surveys religion, spirituality, and meditation, and searches for ways of opening heartfelt co

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Mindfulness: Buddhist Meditation for Beginners

Julyen Rose

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The Little Book of Restorative Justice for People in Prison: Rebuilding the Web of Relationships

Barb Toews

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Over 170,000 copies sold! Restorative justice argues that crime destroys people and relationships. Justice, then, must repair and rebuild people and relationships. This is true for men and women that are incarcerated as it is for victims.

The more than 2.3 million incarcerated individuals in the United States are often regarded as a throw-away population. While the criminal-justice system focuses o

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Divorce for Grownups: A Comprehensive Guide to Divorce in California (2nd Edition)

David Magnuson

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A certain degree of stress and frustration is inevitable when divorce looms on the horizon, but the process doesn't have to be a disaster. Couples who end their marriage with dignity reap enormous emotional and financial benefits. Not only will they avoid the bitterness that accompanies an adversarial divorce, but they can also save thousands of dollars in legal fees and maintain a healthy working

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The Meditation Workbook: 160+ Meditation Techniques to Reduce Stress and Expand Your Mind (Health and Fitness Book 8)

Aventuras De Viaje and Louie Camille Rodriguez

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Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Talent Agreements for Film, TV, and Digital Media

Dina Appleton

4.1

Hollywood Dealmaking has become the go-to resource for new and experienced entertainment attorneys, agent trainees, business affairs executives, and creative executives. Entertainment attorneys and Hollywood insiders Dina Appleton and Daniel Yankelevits explain the negotiation techniques and strategies of entertainment dealmaking and detail the interests and roles of producers, writers, actors, di

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The Magic of Conflict: Turning a Life of Work into a Work of Art

Thomas Crum

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This set of simple techniques, including meditation, breathing exercises, openness, and play--Aiki--leads gently to a reordered state of mind. From overcoming apathy to understanding how conflict doesn't have to mean contest, Aiki turns mind-body integration principles into powerful tools.

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Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension

Hesha Abrams, Ken Blanchard, and Colonel Mark Flitton

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Kissinger the Negotiator: Lessons from Dealmaking at the Highest Level

James K Sebenius

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Foreword by Henry Kissinger
In this groundbreaking, definitive guide to the art of negotiation, three Harvard professors offer a comprehensive examination of one of the most successful dealmakers of all time, Henry Kissinger, and some of his most impressive achievements, including the Paris Peace Accords for which he won the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize.

Political leaders, diplomats, and business executiv

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Mediate, Don't Litigate: Strategies For Successful Mediation

Peter Lovenheim, Lisa Guerin

4.0

Here is how to avoid the time and expense of litigating disputes in court. Itexplains how to use the more than 300 public alternative dispute resolution centers that operate in the U.S. Includes a complete listing of mediation services.

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The Generous Prenup: How to Support Your Marriage and Avoid the Pitfalls

Laurie Israel

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Getting married? Wondering about Prenuptial Agreements?

For anyone who is getting married, embarking on a prenuptial agreement is often a very distressing and disappointing journey. Sometimes the negotiations irreparably damage the marriage, or even cause a couple to break up. The Generous Prenup details the problems that prenups can cause, and gives a couple guidance on how to foster a more peac

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Success as a Mediator for Dummies

Victoria Pynchon

4.0

Everything you need to enter the exciting field of legal mediation To be an effective mediator, it's essential to possess the ability to take control of animated situations, offer advice, and facilitate discussion--all the while remaining neutral without formulating biased judgment. Success as a Mediator For Dummies helps you acquire these attributes and much more.

Aspiring mediators will learn the

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Transcending: Reflections Of Crime Victims

Howard Zehr

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Are victims of crime destined to have the rest of their lives shaped by the crimes they've experienced? ("What happened to the road map for living the rest of my life?" asks a woman whose mother was murdered.) Will victims of crime always be bystanders in the justice system? ("We're having a problem forgiving the judge and the system," says the father of a young man killed in prison.) Is it possib

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The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse: Hope through Trauma

Judah Oudshoorn

4.0

Here is a thoughtful and thought-provoking look at the impact of sexual abuse demonstrating how restorative justice can create hope through trauma.

Restorative justice is gaining acceptance for addressing harm and crime. Interventions have been developed for a wide range of wrongdoing. This book considers the use of restorative justice in response to sexual abuse. Rather than a blueprint or detaili

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Meditation For Beginners: A 22 Day How To Meditate Course

Vern Lovic and Laura Lindsay-Lovic

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LLC & S-Corporation & Tax Deduction Beginner's Guide: 5-in-1 Book: How to Start, Manage, and Scale Your Company While Reducin

Steven Carlson

4.0

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Narrative Mediation: A New Approach to Conflict Resolution

John Winslade, Gerald D. Monk, Gerald Monk

4.0

In this groundbreaking book, John Winslade and Gerald Monk -- leaders in the narrative therapy movement-introduce an innovative conflict resolution paradigm that is a revolutionary departure from the traditional problem-solving, interest-based model of resolving disputes. The narrative mediation approach encourages the conflicting parties to tell their personal "story" of the conflict and reach re

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The Principles and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration: Third Edition

Margaret L. Moses

4.0

Arbitration has become the dispute resolution method of choice in international transactions. This book provides the reader with immediate access to understanding the world of international arbitration, explaining how and why arbitration works. It provides the legal and regulatory framework for international arbitration, as well as practical strategies to follow and pitfalls to avoid. It is short

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The Little Book of Victim Offender Conferencing: Bringing Victims and Offenders Together In Dialogue (Justice and Peacebuilding)

Lorraine S. Amstutz

4.0

Victim offender dialogues have been developed as a way to hold offenders accountable to the person they have harmed and to give victims a voice about how to put things right. It is a way of acknowledging the importance of the relationship, of the connection which crime creates. Granted, the relationship is a negative one, but there is a relationship. Amstutz has been a practitioner and a teacher i

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The Eight Essential Steps to Conflict Resolution

Dudley Weeks

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Problems that "just won't go away" can be settled through methods developed by one of America's leading experts in conflict resolution. In clear language, Weeks shows readers how to turn conflict into lasting partnerships and ensure a fruitful outcome.

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The Little Book of Strategic Negotiation (The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series) (Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding)

Jayne Seminare Docherty

4.0

In a remote canyon in northern New Mexico the early morning stillness is broken by voices chanting praises to the Lord. And thus begins the daily cycle in the Godcentered life and search of the Benedictine monks at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert.Seeking God is a monastic tapestry. The daily life of the monks is interwoven with the seasonal changes and celebrations and the candid words of th

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Reality Television Contracts: How to Negotiate the Best Deal

Battista Paul

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Reality television is the growth area of television today. Individuals around the country want to be involved, whether in front of the camera or behind, and those who want to produce reality television seek to attract talent—maybe from the local beauty salon or perhaps the rodeo, extermination company, or trucking company—to begin taping their own "sizzle" reels to pitch to Hollywood production co

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Conflict Management Coaching: The CINERGY(TM) Model

Cinnie Noble

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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT COACHING: THE CINERGY(TM) MODEL describes a well-researched process for coaching people on a one-on-one basis, to improve their skills and abilities to manage and engage in their interpersonal disputes. This comprehensive text written by Cinnie Noble, a lawyer-mediator and certified coach, not only provides a coaching model that uniquely integrates neuroscience principles with

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Getting Together: Building Relationships as We Negotiate

Roger Fisher, Scott Brown

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Expanding on the principles, insights, and wisdom that made Getting to Yes a worldwide bestseller, Roger Fisher and Scott Brown offer a straightforward approach to creating relationships that can deal with difficulties as they arise. Getting Together takes you step-by-step through initiating, negotiating, and sustaining enduring relationships -- in business, in government, between friends, and in