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25 Troublesome Expressions, Questions and Phrases That Disturb Your Equilibrium and Are Otherwise Worse Than Silence.We all hear phrases that don't seem to mean anything, or even ones that don't mean what they should. Take a look through some that seem to pop up when someone has nothing else to say, but they still want to throw in their tuppence.From office speak to tabloid trickery, from "e;Cheer up!"e; to "e;What do you think?"e; Twenty-five things people say, that you'd rather they didn't.If you'd like to know more (don't look at me like that – some people do) you can also visit the Shalvin Carpe website.

75 common deceits, half-truths, mistruths, misleading statements, false claims and outright whoppers.What have you heard? Did it sound real or is someone having you on? In an era of tabloid trickery, fake news, and wall-to-wall marketing, it can be hard to tell what's gospel and what's just yelling with good acoustics.If you are tired of being lied to, know that you are not the only one. Herein you shall find an honest set of 75 common fibs and fabrications that you may have already been subjected to, or very soon will be. Either way, after reading Shalvin Carpe's Days of Our Lies, you'll be able see through them, and be forewarned.The lies we tell each other often come all too easily, but sometimes they are also necessary, if only for social survival. This conflict between the honour of honesty but knowing that such candour could ruin your life, means these really are the days of our lies.Presented as a rapid-fire collection of sarky comments and quirky observations, each entry is attractively illustrated and accompanied by a carefully appropriated quotation to match the mood.Includes such heavy hitters as:"e;It's not you, it's me."e;"e;I just need some time to myself."e;"e;Due to the economic situation we've had to put pay rises on hold."e;"e;It's not moisturiser, it's 'Sport Balm'."e;"e;It wasn't me. It must have been the dog."e;"e;Yes, of course I'll still respect you in the morning."e;Light-hearted, punky and pithy, Shalvin Carpe's Days of Our Lies will give you 112 pages of reassurance during a quiet moment or provide you with something to share in a louder one. Download today and be able to see it coming tomorrow.(Although the content is certainly not explicit, some of the themes explored do address life experience and are somewhat grown-up in nature – e.g. relationships, alcohol, money, technology, the workplace, mild sexual references – so in that sense, this book is not recommended for minors.)

How They Do It, Why They Do It, and Ways You Can Stop Them.If you've already been bullied a few times, you'll have discovered by now that bullies often behave in a remarkably similar manner, using similar dialogue, performing similar routines, even wearing similar smiles.None of your aggressors will know each other and yet they will still treat you the same way, almost as though they are following some kind of code. This book will help you break that code and send them on their way.Addressing the subject of bullying can be a challenge in itself, but it's not nearly as challenging as being the one on the receiving end of such treatment. The author of Break the Bullying Code has been through this himself, many times, in many places, and all from a young age. Indeed, he was on the receiving end to such a degree that he's been able to collate his personal experiences and reflections into an entire book on the subject.If you are being bullied yourself, the prevailing advice is to talk to someone, tell them you're having trouble. That's good advice and it's the first step towards resolving the problem. However, your first obstacle is knowing how to articulate what's happening to you.Break The Bullying Code, therefore, contains a collection of descriptions of the different types of bully you're likely to encounter, from the Thief and the Vandal, to the Mimic and the Heckler, right down to the Passive-Aggressive and the Watchful Gaze. Think of this book as a kind of encyclopaedia of boorish behaviour.Find the page that best describes what the Grinning Idiots are doing to you. Then show that page to your friend, colleague, parent, teacher. Show it your postie, if you like. Just find someone who will listen. Sometimes, that's all you need.FirstKnow that you are not alone. Shalvin has been there on the front line and is now reporting back to tell you that you are not the only one. If they're doing it to you, then 100% they're already doing it to someone else.SecondKnow that it's not your fault. Bullies take out their frustrations on anyone who'll let them. It's nothing to do with you; you're just next.ThirdAnd most importantly, once you've picked yourself up (physically or emotionally) go tell someone. Please. It's the only way. If you're not sure how to put it across, the descriptions in this book will give you a strong head start.Accompanying the Bullying Code itself are chapters on why and how they do it, covering the schoolyard, the workplace, and the modern scourge of cyberbullying. There is also advice on how to respond without getting yourself into (too much) trouble, along with – possibly more importantly – what not to do. There is even a chapter on the advantages of being treated like someone else's plaything (no, really, there are some).Bullying does not have expiry date. You will encounter abusive chancers at different ages and times in your life, and in different situations. If you've had quite enough of being pushed around now, thank you very much, then this book is for you.Download this title today and break the bullying code tomorrow. Do it for yourself and your own well-being. Do it for your self-respect. Do it for a happier future.

Parlez with the Hoi Polloi and Make Your Chatter Matter, With 150 Conversation Starters for Every Occasion, from First Dates to Last Orders. Silence is seldom misquoted, but can also be misread. Being a wallflower can keep you out of trouble, but it will also keep you out of the in-crowd. It's okay, you don't need to stay long; just enough to make an impression. No more awkward pauses! The ice won't break itself, but most people are merely waiting for that to happen. Step out of the background – most people want you to take the lead. That way they can blame you if it all goes wrong. It's human nature but you can use it. After all, fortune favours the bold. Learn how to elegantly impose yourself with Shalvin Carpe's Icebreakers: 150 questions for every situation, from dating to dining, from casual get-togethers to formal gatherings. Draw from an arsenal of posers that are both silly and serious, personal and pertinent, where the conversation has already been started for you. Shalvin knows all about social anxiety and not knowing what to say. Being the one to create the awkward silence only makes it worse. Get to know the people around you better, from loved ones and friends to colleagues and acquaintances, to some of the faces you don't even like. Categories include Skills to Personal Preference, Random to Personal Opinion, and Thoughtful to Just Plain Personal. Each question has a pre-written answer, as though you were talking to the author. You can give your own response, or you can pass off his answer as your own (he'll never know.) If you've ever felt embarrassed about the dark corners of your own inner world, just download this book and feel better that you don't live in the author's. Read it to yourself or read it out loud, Shalvin Carpe's Icebreakers will be your escort to any event, and you won't even need to leave a tip. (Although the contents are in no way explicit, the issues raised and subjects discussed are certainly aimed at discerning adults, so in that sense, this book is not recommended for minors.)