Help Yourself Now - by Jan Yager (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Although we live in the age of information and everyone is bombarded with potential sources of help, sifting through those possibilities can be a chore. This is where [this book] comes in. With this ... reference, author Jan Yager provides an overview of the various situations that most people have to navigate, from calling customer service or reporting a crime to finding credible and reliable information about a business, health, or legal concern"--Publisher marketing.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>How to Find Help for Any Situation</b> <p/> Although we live in the age of information and everyone is bombarded with potential sources of help, sifting through those possibilities can be a chore. This is where <i>Help Yourself</i> comes in! With this useful reference, author Jan Yager provides an overview of the various situations that most people have to navigate, from calling customer service or reporting a crime to finding credible and reliable information about a business, health, or legal concern. <p/> Each chapter includes a brief discussion of an issue, potential scenarios, and listings of relevant national and international organizations. Yager also instructs readers on researching state agencies, so they can contact appropriate organizations closer to home. Important topics of discussion include: <ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Personal finances</li><li>Housing assistance</li><li>Employment services</li><li>Family planning</li><li>K-12 education</li><li>College selection and funding</li><li>Small business development</li><li>Legal services</li><li>Crime victim resources</li><li>Substance abuse</li><li>Emergency preparedness</li><li>And more</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Yager (<i>When Friendship Hurts</i>) asserts that there is direct help available for every kind of life issue, if one only knows where to seek it out. This reference gives readers a head start on that search, listing more than 100 agencies that deal with everything from addiction and financial assistance to pregnancy and eating disorders. In a more positive vein, Yager lists resources for people interested in volunteerism and travel. The entries in all 30 categories are annotated with informative descriptions, contact information, and instructions on how to handle an immediate situation. VERDICT An excellent reference for all libraries and counseling centers." <b>--<i>Library Journal </i>starred review</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jan Yager</b> is the author of forty award-winning nonfiction and fiction books which have been translated into thirty-two languages. Her books include <i>Victims</i>, <i>Creative Time Management for the New Millennium</i>, and <i>Work Less, Do More</i>, among others. She founded her own small press, Hannacroix Creek Books, Inc., in 1996. In addition to writing her own books, Yager is a ghostwriter and coauthor. She regularly exhibits or attends the Frankfurt Book Fair, Book Expo, and other book fairs around the world. Dr. Yager is also a professional speaker, workshop leader, coach, and consultant. She lives in Stamford, Connecticut.
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