The Little Book of Life Skills - by Erin Zammett Ruddy (Hardcover)

Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Personal Growth
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Author: Erin Zammett Ruddy
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Success
Language: English

About the Book

"We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganized, unprepared, and stressed out. Wouldn't it be great to have one book that told you how to solve all of those problems in one place? Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt, decide on dinner, or keep your weekend plans straight, Erin Zammett Ruddy has spoken to experts like Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, Ariana Huffington, and many more, and condensed their wisdom into easy to follow steps. Divided into sections like Morning Routine, Household Chores, Managing Your Calendar, and Presenting Well At Work, [this book] offers simple strategies for being better grown-ups, and is the perfect gift for anybody who wants to get organized, be more efficient throughout the day, and finally learn the best way to fold that's fitted sheet"--

Book Synopsis

With tips from leading experts in every field, The Little Book of Life Skills is the practical guide on how to solve the trickiest tasks in your day and make life a little easier.
We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganized, unprepared, or stressed out. From creating a calmer morning routine to setting yourself up for a good night's sleep, and everything in between, there are easy and proven ways to do things better. Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt, or keep your inbox under control, Erin Zammett Ruddy has spoken to experts including Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, Arianna Huffington, and condensed their wisdom into easy to follow steps for all of life's simple and not-so-simple tasks, such as:

• Working from Home Effectively
• Keeping a Houseplant Alive
• Giving Constructive Feedback
• Arranging the Perfect Cheese Board, and many more

The Little Book of Life Skills offers simple strategies for being better grown-ups. It's the perfect guide for anybody who wants to get organized, be more efficient throughout the day, and finally learn the best way to fold that #$% fitted sheet.

Review Quotes

"I'll never iron a shirt the same way again"---Rachel Hardage Barrett, Editor-in-Chief of Country Living

"If you've ever struggled with making a great cheese board, exiting a party gracefully, or keeping a houseplant alive (um, guilty!), this is the book for you."---Rachael Ray, Rachael Ray Magazine

"Never quite learned how to fold a sheet, end a tiff or stay productive working from home? Baffling basics, both large and small, are demystified here."---People

"Wise ways to have a calmer morning, end an argument, clean your shower and more are covered in the fabulous Little Book of Life Skills."---Parents

About The Author

Erin Zammett Ruddy is a longtime magazine writer and editor who writes frequently for many major magazines. For 10 years she was a lifestyle editor at Glamour, where she wrote the award-winning Life With Cancer column. Currently, she's a contributing editor at Parents. In 2005, her acclaimed book My So-Called Normal Life was published by The Overloook Press. Erin is a frequent guest speaker, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research and has appeared on several television programs, including Nightline, The Today Show, Dateline and Good Morning America. She lives on Long Island with her husband and three young children.