A practical and inspiring self-help guide to encourage anyone feeling apprehensive or uncomfortable about starting a conversation to step into their power, talk about their mental health and help them to support themselves as well as others in the same situation.

Let's be honest, it can be really awkward talking about your mental health. In this hugely relatable practical and inspiring self-help guide, Michelle Morgan, Ambassador for Mental Health First Aid England provides a roadmap to encourage anyone feeling apprehensive or uncomfortable about starting a conversation about how they feel to step into their power, talk about their mental health to support themselves as well as others in the same situation.

Blending a much sought-after balance of information and inspiration with the personal and practical Own Your Awkward elegantly marries the lived experience with expert advice around the topic of mental health in an accessible and approachable tone.

Michelle introduces the reader to her highly successful tried and tested frameworks, BRAVE - being brave and having the courage to ask for help, and SENSE - using common sense and sensitivity to offer help, which she uses with her clients around the world. Michelle will show you step-by-step how to use the different techniques outlined as well as sharing her self-care M-Plan. By owning her awkward, she'll help you to own yours, so that others can own theirs, and together we'll get comfortable feeling uncomfortable and smash the stigma of talking about our mental health.

This book will show you not only how to transform panic into your greatest power and help others to do the same, but also how to turn awkward into your greatest asset yet.

Bring your favorite coffee shop from Friends to your home or office with this special desktop mini kit featuring the iconic set pieces from Central Perk.Fun Desktop Set: This one-of-a-kind replica of Central Perk includes a mini 3.5-inch couch, coffee table, rug, and illustrated backdrop, perfect for any desk or table settingIllustrated Mini Book: Includes a 48-page mini book with memorable moments from Central PerkPerfect Gift: This must-have collectible set is sure to delight any Friends fanOfficially Licensed: Authentic collectible Copyright (c) 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Merry Christmas . . . and Happy Hannukah! Celebrate the season with the Friends Holiday Armadillo, Santa's representative for all the southern states . . . and Mexico. * Collectible Figurine: This one-of-a-kind 3" replica of the Holiday Armadillo brings festive flair to your desktop, office, or dorm room * Includes Mini Book: Kit also includes a 48-page mini book on Friends holiday traditions, episodes, and the story of the Holiday Armadillo * Perfect Stocking Stuffer and White Elephant Gift: Must-have gift sure to delight any Friends fan * Officially Licensed: Authentic Friends collectible Copyright (c) 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Where are the friends? Are they hiding in Monica's apartment? Drinking coffee at Central Perk? Maybe at the beach house? Find all your favorite friends in fifteen unique settings-plus additional items and accessories-within this original and officially licensed search-and-find activity book. Search for the beloved cast of Friends in more than a dozen fun scenes within this original officially licensed search-and-find activity book inspired by the most iconic settings from the show, including Central Perk, all the friends' apartments, Estelle's office, Joey's TV studio set, and more. This book also invites you to look for additional items and accessories within each illustration. Can you spot Ross's keyboards? The Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. robot? Or Marcel the monkey? Good luck! Copyright © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

The landscape of higher education (HE) has dramatically altered in the past 30 years and it continues to evolve and change. More students are entering HE and attending university or college on a global scale than ever before. Supporting and enhancing the undergraduate student experience across the student lifecycle, from first contact through to alumni, is a critical activity in higher education today not only to aid retention and progression but in a highly competitive HE market, the quality of the student experience is pivotal to an institution's ability to attract students. The student experience encompasses all aspects of student life, i.e. academic, social, welfare, with the academic imperative at the heart of it. However, the increasing costs of delivering HE, a reduction in government/ state funding and constraints on resources means delivering a quality student experience has never been more challenging for those working in HE. Staff at all levels, and across all areas within an institution, are developing and implementing initiatives to improve and enhance the student experience whether they are at the coal face or on the periphery thus making them a 'Practitioner' in the student experience. This could include the admissions administrator improving the information available for potential applicants; the academic improving his/her feedback to students or central welfare departments ensuring that their services are being advertised and supported within a student's home unit (faculty/department/school/course). In this book, the Editor, Michelle Morgan describes how her new student experience 'Practitioner Model' provides an organised and more detailed structure; guiding Practitioners in the identification of what they have to deliver, who they need to deliver it to and when they need to deliver it across her six key stages of the student lifecycle: * First Contact and Admissions; * Pre-arrival; * Arrival and Orientation; * Induction to Study; * Reorientation and Reinduction (Returners' Induction) * Outduction (preparation for life after undergraduate study). The Practioner Model offers a new way of thinking in terms of delivering 'interlinked' academic, welfare and support activities at the home unit and university level to support the student in their university journey. This book also provides working solutions to real problems in the form of exemplar case studies from the UK and internationally, including chapters from Liz Thomas, Di Nutt, Marcia Ody, Chris Keenan(UK), Mary Stuart Hunter, (USA), Kerri-Lee Krause and Duncan Nulty (Australia). Good practice must be adaptable and transferable because one size does not fit all. It must also be cost effective. And here the authors shows how practitioners can adapt and customise the 40 case studies presented to help them not only improve and enhance the experience of their undergraduate students in their own institution (both full and part-time) but also to support their students' progression and retention.

Pay tribute to your favorite show and transport yourself to the lovable northeastern town of Stars Hollow with this special kit. * SPECIFICATIONS: 3-1/2 x 3-inch light-up Stars Hollow sign with display stand * BOOK INCLUDED: 48-page book filled with essential information on Stars Hollow and featuring full-color photos from the show throughout * PERFECT GIFT: Must-have gift item for fans of the Gilmore Girls * FOR YOUR DESKTOP: Small size allows for fun anytime, anywhere and is perfect for a mantle or desktop * OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic collectible

- Trivia Game: Includes 50 full-color printed trivia cards, featuring 200 questions to test your expertise of the Gilmore Girls - Book Included: An accompanying 88-page episode guide offers short plot synopses of all 153 episodes, with full-color images throughout - Great Solo or in Groups: This game works for solo play as well as groups of 2, 3, or more - Gift Box: Card deck and book set packaged in a full-color printed magnetic closure box that's sturdy for continued use - Perfect Gift: A unique gift for fans of the Gilmore Girls - Officially Licensed: Authentic trivia set and episode guideCopyright (c) 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. GILMORE GIRLS and all related characters and elements are (c) & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Early Modern Metaphysical Literature illuminates now-obscured aspects of cultural negotiation and denaturalization germane to numerous Metaphysical texts. Examining poetry and prose by Donne, Marvell, Lanyer, Crashaw, and Edward Herbert, this book challenges readers to recognize the provocative strangeness of these writings both in their original contexts and today.

'England? It seemed to be raining the whole time . . . Or maybe it was me' MARILYN MONROE In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Sleeping Prince (later released as The Prince and the Showgirl) with Laurence Olivier. When the couple arrived at London Airport, they were looking forward to a peaceful stay. Marilyn would work during the day at Pinewood Studios, while Arthur would write. Then, in the evening, the couple would be able to relax together in their private English country cottage. It didn't quite turn out that way. The 'cottage' was actually a mansion, which belonged to Lord Drogheda, the managing director of the Financial Times. Raised in tiny hotel rooms and apartments, Marilyn felt herself being watched. She was, by Lord Drogheda's servants, who were selling stories to the papers. When filming began, it was a disaster. Director Joshua Logan had written to Olivier, offering advice on how to handle Marilyn as an actress, but Olivier ignored him. Instead, he condescended to her in his introduction to the cast, pooh-poohed her views on acting, and dismissed her stage-fright as an inconvenience. Marilyn grew to hate Olivier with a passion; the feeling was mutual. Marilyn found herself torn between settling into married life, being a curiosity for the frequently hostile British press, and her work on The Prince and the Showgirl. She took solace in small acts of kindness from members of the public, and a new fascination with Queen Elizabeth. Marilyn made a point of adopting some of the Queen's favourite brands, buying gloves from Cornelia James, perfume from Floris, and switching from Chanel No. 5 to Yardley's Lavender. Marilyn made a point of asking the film's PR manager to add a royal meeting to her schedule, but each day Olivier would delete the request. Michelle Morgan describes Marilyn's trip to late-1950s' Britain in evocative detail, exploring the making of the film alongside the film star's troubled private life and her quest to meet the Queen.

For over forty years, George Gerbner has been one of the world's most influential and prolific media scholars. His critical theories and long-running research projects have changed the way we think about media institutions, messages, and impacts. His work has helped shape the academic discipline of communication and has stimulated social movements to alter the cultural environment. This book brings together for the first time a broad-based collection of his writings on the role of media in terms of violence, eduction, women and minorities, drugs and alcohol, science, religion, and much more.

Packed with compelling facts and trivia from all ten seasons, Friends Book of Lists breaks down the memorable series in a collection of 100+ easy-to-digest lists focusing on themes, characters, and favorite moments in an irresistible package.Each entry in this comprehensive book celebrates another corner of the Friends universe and offers new discoveries and facts concerning cherished characters and themes. From every time Joey says, “How you doin’?� to memorable holiday episodes, each list will delight fans and remind them why Friends is one of the most beloved comedy series of all time. Each list also helpfully indicates season and episode. Lists include: ·Family Trees ·Chick and Duck Appearances ·Every Time Ross Says, “We were on a break!� ·Ugly Naked Guy’s Activities ·Chandler’s Top Four Reasons to Get Married ·Phoebe’s Songs ·Imaginary Things on Joey’s Resumé ·Ross’s Spray Tan Disaster ·Janice’s Appearances ·Guest Star AppearancesAnd more!Including full-color photos and visuals throughout, Friends Book of Lists is an officially licensed must-have collector's item for the ultimate Friends fan.Copyright © 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.