Cognella Press is proud to announce the publication of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women by Diana B. Carlin, Anita B. McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith. Remember the First Ladies is a groundbreaking book showing the evolutionary role of first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. The book shines a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House.

The book includes both biographical and thematic chapters. It examines the influence of first ladies on topics such as civil rights, political campaigns, major speeches, and the White House across the span of the nation's history. Profiles of first ladies bring their histories, achievements, and legacies to life. Readers learn about the development and expansion of the role of first lady, from its origins under Martha Washington through its current iteration under Dr. Jill Biden. The book explores how first ladies have been uniquely positioned to influence American society, policy, diplomacy, and the life in the White House.

The three authors write and lecture extensively on first ladies and are founding members of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE).

Cognella Press is proud to announce the publication of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women by Diana B. Carlin, Anita B. McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith. Remember the First Ladies is a groundbreaking book showing the evolutionary role of first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. The book shines a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House.

The book includes both biographical and thematic chapters. It examines the influence of first ladies on topics such as civil rights, political campaigns, major speeches, and the White House across the span of the nation's history. Profiles of first ladies bring their histories, achievements, and legacies to life. Readers learn about the development and expansion of the role of first lady, from its origins under Martha Washington through its current iteration under Dr. Jill Biden. The book explores how first ladies have been uniquely positioned to influence American society, policy, diplomacy, and the life in the White House.

The three authors write and lecture extensively on first ladies and are founding members of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE).

DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF, OR THE BIG STUFF...FIND MEANING AND HUMOR IN ALL OF IT!

Did it ever occur to you that some of your toughest times might end up teaching you the most? Remember when you first learned that life isn't always fair? Or discovered the realities of having your trust betrayed, the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet, or realizing that you fell in love with the wrong person?

Therapist, professor, author, and actor Dr. David A. Levy has lived through an enormously wide range of experiences - embarrassing moments, distressing episodes, moving encounters - that all of us can relate to. In Shots of Wisdom, Levy shares stories and lessons from his journey that have carried him through life's challenges.

The wisdom in these pages reminds us that the path to a life well lived is not always smooth. This book will be your companion when you need a boost and positive perspective. It will encourage you to embrace life's challenges, while laughing, wincing, and learning along the way. Discover the power of positive thinking and get ready to see things from a different perspective - a brighter one.

Dive into Dr. David Levy's latest book and find...

• Over 40 autobiographical essays, each one containing a relatable and applicable life lesson
• A unique source of both humor and inspiration that reassures readers that life is meaningful and good
• A wonderful self-help gift book for both men and women from a professional psychologist

If books such as Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and Chicken Soup for the Soul have interested you, then Shots of Wisdom should be your next read!

Levy has masterfully gleaned wisdom of the ages and packed them into bite-sized and thoroughly enjoyable morsels of literary delight. -Tom Greening, Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology

Dr. Levy's brilliant, touching, and humorous collection of stories showcases his well-honed, multi-faceted skills as a storyteller, educator, and psychologist. Readers will delight at the relatable snapshots of people, relationships, and events and find wonderful treasures of expertly distilled learning points embedded within. - Judy Ho, board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, associate professor, and author (Stop Self-Sabotage)

Life is short. You can either suffer the pitfalls of life's lessons on your own - or you can learn those lessons by reading Dr. Levy's sharp-witted and insightful book. - Marilee Bradford, Producing Director, The Film Music Society

2024 LITERARY TITAN GOLD BOOK AWARD WINNER - RECIPIENT OF 3 2024 BOOKFEST AWARDS - 1^ST PLACE IN SOCIETY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: RACE, CULTURE, CLASS, AND RELIGION CATEGORY; 2^ND PLACE IN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT: POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY CATEGORY; AND 2^ND PLACE IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS: ADDICTION AND RECOVERY CATEGORY

Twelve Steps for White America: For a United States of America answers the revolutionary call of James Baldwin in The Fire Next Time for new standards for white Americans.

Educator and former psychotherapist William Watson presents a treatment plan for democracy, an innovative framework of steps white Americans can take (and all individuals and organizations can incorporate) to right our nation's course to peace and prosperity through justice then liberty for all.

The problem: Watson's Rigged Advantage Theory presents U.S. democracy as compromised by advantage rigged to favor some, exploit others, and marginalize many. Rigged advantage operates a whiteness inclusion-collusion that relies on two codependent strategies-white supremacy and anti-Blackness.

The solution: Address elements of dysfunction common to both rigged advantage and alcoholism. Apply 12 steps of known recovery principles to unshackle the past, promote U.S. security and global competitiveness, and eliminate race as a predictor of democracy's outcomes.

Twelve Steps for White America maps a pathway to truth, reconciliation, and renewal forged in a crucible of national repentance, atonement, and redemption.

Use the hashtag #12SWA to join in on the conversation on social media!

Whether you're just beginning your career in finance or you're an experienced analyst interested in taking your skills to the next level, Credit Analyst's Survival Manual: A Practitioner's Guide to Active Credit Risk Management and Analysis is an enlightening and essential resource for today's banking professionals.

Finance experts Chris Droussiotis and Stuart Shelly provide you with a comprehensive guide designed to help you build a solid knowledge base in credit risk management and analysis and successfully navigate the recent turmoil in the banking industry.

You'll learn how to assess credit risk on various banking products, analyze financial statements, build financial models, and develop effective credit strategies that minimize risk and maximize returns.

Through practical advice, real-world case studies, and insight from veteran bankers with more than 30 years of experience, you'll learn everything you need to know to succeed in the dynamic and challenging field of finance.

Our years between 45 and 65 are no longer a time for decline into old age. Ideally, once the awareness of our 40th 50th or 60th birthday hits, or the last child leaves home, a number of new opportunities arise, allowing us to savor what we have accomplished so far, create new directions, explore where we fit in the larger scheme of things, and determine what we ultimately want from our lives.

In Finding Meaning, Facing Fears: Living Fully Twixt Midlife and Retirement, clinical psychologist Jerrold Lee Shapiro invites you to re-envision this unique time in your life and discover opportunities to stretch in your capacities, face and conquer old demons, and meet new challenges with fresh resources.

Dr. Shapiro will help you discover which alternatives will best serve your relationships, career goals, personal growth objectives, and even spiritual quests. The text offers answers to inevitable life questions like: Is that all there is? Where do I go from here? Is it too late to change my life? Why aren't I happier? The book features real-life vignettes from 45-65-year old women and men who are exceedingly open and honest about their lives.

Thoughtful and empowering, Finding Meaning, Facing Fears offers fresh perspective on a previously uncharted life transition.

Are you ready to take your triathlon training to the next level with cutting-edge research and science? Triathlon Training with Power is the first book written to help athletes integrate power training into all three sports of triathlon.

This book will introduce you to power training principles and their applications, developed by leaders in the endurance industry, can help you achieve peak performance. While the application of power training principles has been a mainstay for cycling training for some time, authors and master coaches Dr. Chris Myers and Hunter Allen expand this powerful methodology to apply to swimming and running.

You'll learn how to develop an effective, revolutionary training program using the power training principles and methodology. You'll explore sample training plans across the multisport spectrum to help you create a personalized training regimen to maximize your ability and give you a competitive edge.

Triathlon Training with Power provides you with an innovative, research-based tool to transform the way you think about triathlon training and elevate your personal performance.

Are you ready to take your triathlon training to the next level with cutting-edge research and science? Triathlon Training with Power is the first book written to help athletes integrate power training into all three sports of triathlon.

This book will introduce you to power training principles and their applications, developed by leaders in the endurance industry, can help you achieve peak performance. While the application of power training principles has been a mainstay for cycling training for some time, authors and master coaches Dr. Chris Myers and Hunter Allen expand this powerful methodology to apply to swimming and running.

You'll learn how to develop an effective, revolutionary training program using the power training principles and methodology. You'll explore sample training plans across the multisport spectrum to help you create a personalized training regimen to maximize your ability and give you a competitive edge.

Triathlon Training with Power provides you with an innovative, research-based tool to transform the way you think about triathlon training and elevate your personal performance.

Our years between 45 and 65 are no longer a time for decline into old age. Ideally, once the awareness of our 40th 50th or 60th birthday hits, or the last child leaves home, a number of new opportunities arise, allowing us to savor what we have accomplished so far, create new directions, explore where we fit in the larger scheme of things, and determine what we ultimately want from our lives.

In Finding Meaning, Facing Fears: Living Fully Twixt Midlife and Retirement, clinical psychologist Jerrold Lee Shapiro invites you to re-envision this unique time in your life and discover opportunities to stretch in your capacities, face and conquer old demons, and meet new challenges with fresh resources.

Dr. Shapiro will help you discover which alternatives will best serve your relationships, career goals, personal growth objectives, and even spiritual quests. The text offers answers to inevitable life questions like: Is that all there is? Where do I go from here? Is it too late to change my life? Why aren't I happier? The book features real-life vignettes from 45-65-year old women and men who are exceedingly open and honest about their lives.

Thoughtful and empowering, Finding Meaning, Facing Fears offers fresh perspective on a previously uncharted life transition.

Twelve Steps for White America: For a United States of America answers the revolutionary call of James Baldwin in The Fire Next Time for new standards for white Americans.

Educator and former psychotherapist, William Watson presents a treatment plan for democracy, an innovative framework of steps white Americans can take (and all individuals and organizations can incorporate) to eliminate rigged advantage, which relies on white supremacy and anti-Blackness.

Developed to complement the award-winning book by the same name, Twelve Steps for White America: Workbook presents a user-friendly, graphic-rich toolkit that guides you to learn each step and achieve each step's learning outcome. (Step Four is enriched by Christine Sleeter's specially created assessment that contextualizes family history.)

Additionally, Advanced Mastery Exercises challenge you to practice fundamental change principles, counter ideological impermeability, discern the difference between an idealized and realized USA, quantify racial wealth inequality, dismantle the whiteness presumption of whereabouts authority (PWA) over Black Americans, recognize the power dynamics of interruption, practice loving kindness meditation, and implement a daily program of personal practice to consecrate liberty free from rigged advantage.

Use the hashtag #12SWA to join the conversation!

Twelve Steps for White America: For a United States of America answers the revolutionary call of James Baldwin in The Fire Next Time for new standards for white Americans.

Educator and former psychotherapist William Watson presents a treatment plan for democracy, an innovative framework of steps white Americans can take (and all individuals and organizations can incorporate) to right our nation's course to peace and prosperity through justice then liberty for all.

The problem: Watson's Rigged Advantage Theory presents U.S. democracy as compromised by advantage rigged to favor some, exploit others, and marginalize many. Rigged advantage operates a whiteness inclusion-collusion that relies on two codependent strategies-white supremacy and anti-Blackness.

The solution: Address elements of dysfunction common to both rigged advantage and alcoholism. Apply 12 steps of known recovery principles to unshackle the past, promote U.S. security and global competitiveness, and eliminate race as a predictor of democracy's outcomes.

Twelve Steps for White America maps a pathway to truth, reconciliation, and renewal forged in a crucible of national repentance, atonement, and redemption.

Use the hashtag #12SWA to join in on the conversation on social media!

Television, movies, news, and social media; we're living in a world where we're inundated with stories and information. Yet somehow, instead of learning about each other and coming together, our nation is more divided than ever. Despite our access to facts and information, research indicates that our distrust of others is at a record high. In everyday interactions, we deal with people who seem to be operating in an entirely different reality than us-because they are.

In Context is Everything: How to Navigate Life in Multiple Realities, author David James Bright explains how each of us is raised in our own unique context and how that context shapes our identity, narratives, beliefs, and willingness to interpret facts. Bright pulls from his extensive work as a mental health, career, and school counselor to help readers better understand how we create our own social narratives and identities.

Through personal anecdotes, real-world examples, case studies, doses of humor, and research, you'll learn how our personal biases and tendencies can affect how we interact with others, especially those with different life experiences or those of different social classes, ethnic backgrounds, sexual identities, or political affiliations.

By facilitating greater levels of personal understanding and self-reflection, Context is Everything encourages readers of all backgrounds to recognize our common thread of humanity and to come together despite our varying worldviews and perspectives.

It is a truism that whites are more likely to perceive American criminal justice as just and fair, while blacks are more likely to view the system with distrust and belief it is biased against them. The difference is in the divergent historical and contemporary life experiences of both groups.

Chained to the System: The History and Politics of Black Incarceration in America explores the experience of blacks under American law beginning with the linking of black skin to the institution of slavery, prohibiting the applicability of slave status to whites, and the passage of slave laws that defined protection of legal rights by skin color. Subsequent policies include the development of policing through the use of slave patrols pre-Civil War, the origin of disproportionate black incarceration through the imposition of criminal surety and other involuntary servitude laws post-Civil War, and the get tough on crime laws and political rhetoric of presidents Nixon, Reagan, and Clinton.

Presenting these historical events in the context of contemporary discourse on black incarceration and police use of force, Chained to the System provides an unflinching look at American criminal justice and its relationship with blacks.

It is a truism that whites are more likely to perceive American criminal justice as just and fair, while blacks are more likely to view the system with distrust and belief it is biased against them. The difference is in the divergent historical and contemporary life experiences of both groups.

Chained to the System: The History and Politics of Black Incarceration in America explores the experience of blacks under American law beginning with the linking of black skin to the institution of slavery, prohibiting the applicability of slave status to whites, and the passage of slave laws that defined protection of legal rights by skin color. Subsequent policies include the development of policing through the use of slave patrols pre-Civil War, the origin of disproportionate black incarceration through the imposition of criminal surety and other involuntary servitude laws post-Civil War, and the get tough on crime laws and political rhetoric of presidents Nixon, Reagan, and Clinton.

Presenting these historical events in the context of contemporary discourse on black incarceration and police use of force, Chained to the System provides an unflinching look at American criminal justice and its relationship with blacks.

Don't let your unfulfilling career be the elephant in the room; take control - become the tiger in the office!

Career paths are often determined by what is available in the job market, leaving people unsatisfied with their careers. Tiger in the Office: How to Capitalize on Opportunity and Launch Your Career puts to use lessons learned by entrepreneurs in order to push you towards your next step, rediscover buried career goals, and learn to take action towards them and pursue not just professional success, but true professional fulfillment.

Based on his own experience in management, human resources, and career development, author and educator Mike Callahan explains the importance of understanding your professional self and learning to tell your own professional story. He offers up specific tools and strategies for bringing greater value to your current job or searching out and leveraging your ideal opportunity. You'll learn how to best take responsibility for your own career, identify your own professional super powers, use social media resources to their fullest potential, and drive your career in the direction you choose. Aspiring and mid-career professionals alike will gain valuable insight into surviving, adapting, and flourishing in today's workplace.

Television, movies, news, and social media; we're living in a world where we're inundated with stories and information. Yet somehow, instead of learning about each other and coming together, our nation is more divided than ever. Despite our access to facts and information, research indicates that our distrust of others is at a record high. In everyday interactions, we deal with people who seem to be operating in an entirely different reality than us--because they are. In Context is Everything: How to Navigate Life in Multiple Realities, author David James Bright explains how each of us is raised in our own unique context and how that context shapes our identity, narratives, beliefs, and willingness to interpret facts. Bright pulls from his extensive work as a mental health, career, and school counselor to help readers better understand how we create our own social narratives and identities. Through personal anecdotes, real-world examples, case studies, doses of humor, and research, you'll learn how our personal biases and tendencies can affect how we interact with others, especially those with different life experiences or those of different social classes, ethnic backgrounds, sexual identities, or political affiliations. By facilitating greater levels of personal understanding and self-reflection, Context is Everything encourages readers of all backgrounds to recognize our common thread of humanity and to come together despite our varying worldviews and perspectives.

Our ability to take time out to simply look inside and begin to increase our awareness and familiarity with our strengths and resources is a gift and an essential step to becoming more self-reliant. In Connecting with the Expert Within: Re-Awakening to Your Strength and Competence, author and practicing counselor Richard D. Parsons guides you on a personal journey of self-exploration and reflection to help you uncover the able and capable individual at your core. You'll be challenged to reflect upon times in the past when you've employed your resources, talents, and personal strengths to thrive--and how you can leverage those experiences and strengths to face new challenges, tasks, and goals. You'll learn how to position yourself for positive growth, build your self-confidence and self-efficacy, and transform your visions into attainable goals. The book includes a number of exercises that will help you tap into your inner expert and make life-changing discoveries. Connecting with the Expert Within is a self-affirming and inspirational book that teaches you how to apply key concepts of positive psychology, resilience, and personal growth to help you achieve your goals and experience a happier, more fulfilled life.

Twelve Steps for White America: For a United States of America answers the revolutionary call of James Baldwin in The Fire Next Time for new standards for white Americans.

Educator and former psychotherapist, William Watson presents a treatment plan for democracy, an innovative framework of steps white Americans can take (and all individuals and organizations can incorporate) to eliminate rigged advantage, which relies on white supremacy and anti-Blackness.

Developed to complement the book by the same name, Twelve Steps for White America: Workbook presents a user-friendly, graphic-rich toolkit that guides you to learn each step and achieve each step's learning outcome. (Step Four is enriched by Christine Sleeter's specially created assessment that contextualizes family history.)

Additionally, Advanced Mastery Exercises challenge you to practice fundamental change principles, counter ideological impermeability, discern the difference between an idealized and realized USA, quantify racial wealth inequality, dismantle the whiteness presumption of whereabouts authority (PWA) over Black Americans, recognize the power dynamics of interruption, practice loving kindness meditation, and implement a daily program of personal practice to consecrate liberty free from rigged advantage.

Use the hashtag #12SWA to join the conversation!

Our ability to take time out to simply look inside and begin to increase our awareness and familiarity with our strengths and resources is a gift and an essential step to becoming more self-reliant.

In Connecting with the Expert Within: Re-Awakening to Your Strength and Competence, author and practicing counselor Richard D. Parsons guides you on a personal journey of self-exploration and reflection to help you uncover the able and capable individual at your core. You'll be challenged to reflect upon times in the past when you've employed your resources, talents, and personal strengths to thrive-and how you can leverage those experiences and strengths to face new challenges, tasks, and goals. You'll learn how to position yourself for positive growth, build your self-confidence and self-efficacy, and transform your visions into attainable goals. The book includes a number of exercises that will help you tap into your inner expert and make life-changing discoveries.

Connecting with the Expert Within is a self-affirming and inspirational book that teaches you how to apply key concepts of positive psychology, resilience, and personal growth to help you achieve your goals and experience a happier, more fulfilled life.