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Book SynopsisA beautifully photographic therapeutic novel which teaches us about our own emotions through a young woman’s journey of self-discovery. This is a novel with a striking mission at its heart: not just to tell us a story but to show us – through the example of one life – how we might change our own. The novel introduces us to Anna, a kind, inspiring, thoughtful but modest and self-questioning person, in whom we might catch echoes of ourselves. Life has been hard of late for Anna: her job is putting her under extreme pressure, her relationship is lacking the support she craves, her parents have saddled her with a complicated emotional history. And yet she is determined to progress and liberate herself from her inhibitions. In a style that’s brief and poignant, accompanied by lyrical and thought-provoking images, we follow Anna as she slowly unpicks the roots of her self-suspicion and discovers something we all deserve but have so often been denied: a voice of our own.

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Book Synopsis'Whether you are trying to cope with the unthinkable or simply want more from life, this inspiring book will show you how to move forward and achieve more.'

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Book SynopsisEveryone reaches a place in life where concerns or conflicts have raised hurdles--either low or high--in their path. It can be easy to lose your footing during life's most challenging times. Obstacles such as health issues, financial concerns, and family troubles, as well as life-changing events such as marriage, divorce, new careers, relocating, and even the death of a loved one can leave us feeling off balance and without focus or hope. Renowned radio host and health, fitness, and beauty expert Jane Wilkens Michael's Better Than Before program is designed to help you get your life back on track, no matter what it is that's pulling you astray. With nine achievable rungs covering the most important aspects of physical and emotional wellness, Long Live You! will motivate and inspire you to live your life to the fullest. Whether you're hoping to make positive health decisions, improve your emotional well-being, establish a support system, find your creativity, reconnect with your spirituality, or simply give something back to your community and the world, Jane Wilkens Michael will help you realign your life and discover your Better Than Before.Trade ReviewJane Wilkens Michael is a talented author who shares tactics on how to conquer life's most challenging times. Long Live You! Your Step-by-Step Plan to Look and Feel Better Than Before provides an outline of nine achievable rungs covering the most important aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Reading this engaging book offers ideas and encouragement to anyone who wants to live life to the fullest through mind, body, and spirit. --Mallika Chopra What Michael especially gets right in this helpful book is that beauty is anything but a superficial goal: it is the mirror to a life well-lived. But there's two, reciprocal sides to this story, and women need to acknowledge both of them, as she shows. Taking care of ourselves will make us feeling beautiful. But it's that sense of our own beauty that will, in turn, bolster our sense of self-confidence -- often, just when we need it the most. --Patricia Gale

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Book SynopsisLife is like building a tunnel; it's arduous and time-consuming. We often encounter setbacks, and we may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the solid rock that stands before us. Invincible thinking is the powerful drill that lets us drill through this rock; it's the dynamite that lets us open a crack in the mountain of difficulties. When we practice invincible thinking, we learn both from our successes and failures and cultivate the strength to create our own future, and share that wisdom with those who will follow our footsteps. In this book, Ryuho Okawa lays out the principles of invincible thinking that will allow us to achieve long-lasting triumph. This powerful and unique philosophy is not only about becoming successful or achieving our goal in life, but also about building the foundation of life that becomes the basis of our life-long, lasting success and happiness. With the mindset and attitude of invincibility, we can turn failures into successes, adversities into opportunities, and mistakes into great accomplishments. When we learn from every experience and transform it into wisdom, we will never know defeat, only triumph in life.

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Book SynopsisIt is the people who constitute the nation rather than the enchanting scenic beauty of a vast and varied piece of land. People reflect the true character of a nation. The country is powerful, if the people are strong and dynamic; civilized, if the people are cultured and wise, and vice versa. The strength and glory of a nation depends on the sum total of the character of each individual constituting the nation.The cycle of birth, growth and finally death is common to all living beings. In this cycle, birth and death are beyond our control. But with regard to growth, by disciplined effort, we can achieve systematic development of our personality and attain fulfilment in life. We just need to learn the technique of developing our personality in a comprehensive way.A comprehensive and powerful personality comprises five important elements, i.e. physical, emotional, intellectual, moral and spiritual. All these aspects are equally important to manifest the true and complete potential of a human being.This book is a roadmap of learning the technique for transforming our personality. It helps in understanding: (a) the basic truth behind these aspects, (b) successful implementation in day-to-day life, and (c) the techniques to sustain the effects for a happy and meaningful life.Trade Review“...at least two of the present publications, I have minutely gone through, thus empowered to introspect towards meaningful direction of human life. I am of the view that, the powerful writings of Dr. Swami must be prescribed for all modern generation, irrespective of any religion, caste, colour and creed...” — Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General, United Nations.“...Rev. Dr. Swami ji’s book “Transforming Personality” is a unique writing I have ever seen; it’s a class by itself. I can tell you that he is one of the finest minds of contemporary India and his authority on multiple subjects makes me wonder...” — Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Law & Justice and Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.“...I am proud to be the teacher of the author, Dr. Parthasarathy. The amazing exposition, analysis with soothing examples shall definitely inspire the readers to carry on towards discovery of new ideas and make them engaged in explorative studies and research...” — Daniel Goleman, Nobel Laureate, Author, Professor at Harvard University; Father of the Study of Emotional Intelligence.“...Just quite a few authors whom I admire wholeheartedly and whose writing has impressed me the most regarding the subject matter of Indology and allied studies, Dr. Swami is one of them. I vouch this new publication will be of great success...” — Sir Colin Coulson-Thomas, Chancellor & Royal Professorial Fellow, United Kingdom.Table of Contents Message from Swami Dayananda Saraswati Foreword Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Section 1: 1. Maturity and Human Life 2. Importance of Emotions 3. The Individual Perception 4. The Giver 5. Sameness of Mind 6. Emotional Intelligence: A Critical Analysis 7. Yoga with Respect to Action Section 2 8. Spiritual Intelligence 9. The Self is Complete 10. Introspect to Improve Section 3 11. Physical Strength 12. Intellectual Strength 13. Moral Strength 14. Spiritual Strength References Index

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Book SynopsisIs your drive to succeed taking you away from other things you love in your life? Would you like to switch off from work without feeling guilty? Are you ready to relieve the relentless pressure to be ‘always on’? In this high-pressure and uncertain world, it’s easy to lose sight of what we need to thrive, not only professionally, but in every area of life that’s important to us. As workload and responsibilities build, demands on our time begin to compete and it soon becomes hard to make good decisions that will support the life we want to lead. Using her incredibly powerful CHOICESTM programme, expert coach Janine Woodcock will show you how you can sustain your drive and ambition to succeed at work without cost to your health, happiness and relationships. By challenging the choices you’re already making and empowering you with a set of unique techniques to make smarter ones, you will: Discover how to build and sustain long-term success whilst nurturing and protecting what matters to you most. Develop skills that can liberate you from the unrelenting pressures of success. Learn how to stay true to your core beliefs without weakening your will or ability to succeed. There is a way for you to feel more energised and at ease in every part of your life. It’s time to make positive choices that can sustain your success and create the life you truly want.Trade Review“Reading this book is like working with a coach who understands your world. You’ll take your thoughts forward into action with both clarity and purpose.” -- Adam Bishop, Head of Branch Interactions: Santander UK“The right balance of challenge and support… it’s like being guided by a wise friend who’s committed to your development.” -- Amanda Wylie, Head of Transformation, School of Management, University of Bath and co-founder, Reframe Your Future.“Expertly takes you through all the key factors that underpin your success.” -- Mark Rogers, Executive Director, St James’s Place

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Book SynopsisFor all of us who have been wounded by another and struggled to understand and move beyond our feelings of hurt and anger, Lewis Smedes''s classic book on forgiveness shows that it is possible to heal our pain and find room in our hearts to forgive. Breaking down the process of healing into four stages and offering stories of real people''s experience throughout, this wise book provides hope and solace for all who long for the peace that comes with forgiveness. This classic is now available in an updated paperback PLUS edition with a reader''s guide and other bonus materials.

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Book SynopsisFrom a leading voice on recovering from toxic relationships, a deeply insightful guide to getting back to your old self again--in order to truly heal and move on.Jackson MacKenzie has helped millions of people in their struggle to understand the experience of toxic relationships. His first book, Psychopath Free, explained how to identify and survive the immediate situation. In this highly anticipated new book, he guides readers on what to do next--how to fully heal from abuse in order to find love and acceptance for the self and others.Through his close work with--and deep connection to--thousands of survivors of abusive relationships Jackson discovered that most survivors have symptoms of trauma long after the relationship is over. These range from feelings of numbness and emptiness to depression, perfectionism, substance abuse, and many more. But he’s also found that it is possible to work through these symptoms and find love on the other side

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Book Synopsis- Specifications: Lamp is laser-engraved with moon landscape and housed within in a solid, clear crystal (2 inches in diameter); LED light illuminates the moon- Light up the moon: The mini moon lamp lights up with an ON/OFF switch to illuminate the beautiful full moon- Includes Lunar Abundance guidebook: The accompanying full-colour illustrated 48-page mini book (2-1/2 x 3 inches) outlines author Ezzie Spencer''s Lunar Abundance practice with profiles of the 8 moon phases, tips on how to create New Moon and Full Moon Ceremonies, and more- Deluxe base: Mini moon lamp rests in a 2-3/4 inch diameter round wooden stand- USB cable: Set includes a USB cable to power your mini moon lamp; though it also operates with 3 AAA batteries (not included)

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Book SynopsisThis crossword collection will contain 56 hard, themeless 10x10 crosswords, with puzzles custom-written to touch on topics that promote peace of mind and active meditation.

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Book SynopsisIf you've ever struggled with what to actually WRITE in a journal, you're in the right place. This journal is filled with thoughtful, evocative prompts, questions, and illustrations to help you evaluate and explore your inner and outer life, and make positive changes to feel happier and more fulfilled. It's also pretty and fun (and even funny—we promise!), which makes it an excellent gift. Searching for a self-care journal + anxiety journal? Hugs & healing comin' at you, friend! Because doing life is hard sometimes—and lovely, self-help-y journals for women to write in help a lot. Equally good for nonbinary and men folk too, btw! Faux leather cover with foil stamping, 160 pages Full-color art throughout Ribbon marker Words by Kari Chapin, and Illustrations by Emily McDowell.

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Book Synopsis Create meditative moments wherever you are. This take-anywhere, use-anytime set makes it easy to learn and practice meditation with a roll of the dice!The six wooden dice represent different factors of a meditation session: Time, Type, Affirmation, Location, Sense, and Challenge. Simply roll one or more dice to discover different types of meditations, affirmations, and fun ideas to elevate your practice, such as suggestions for unexpected locations or new ways to engage your senses during a session. There are thousands of combinations for different types of practices, and the accompanying instructional booklet provides details so you can get the most out of each die. When rolled together, these dice create a unique and accessible meditation practice on a moment’s notice. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or a novice, Meditation Dice offers a simple solution for finding clarity and calm.

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Book SynopsisDispenza uses cutting-edge research to show how individuals can consciously rewire their brains in order to break their emotional patterns and reach their full potential.

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Book SynopsisPsychotherapist Terri Cole teaches a simple but powerful truth: without healthy boundaries, you can't live an authentic and fulfilled life. After all, if you're always smiling and saying "yes" to everything, how is anyone else supposed to know you're burnt out, overloaded, and not up to taking on yet another task? This is especially true for today's women, who are often caught between cultural conditioning toward being "nice" and the need to protect their own well-being. With that in mind, Cole presents Boundary Boss, a comprehensive guide for any woman who wants to master creating and maintaining healthy boundaries. In Boundary Boss, Cole's proven methodology is based on her Five Pillars of Transformation for examining and adjusting your personal and professional limits. Each of these overarching themes branches into more specific lessons about mindful communication, body language techniques, and how to deal with the guilt, fear, or backlash that arises when finally setting a boundary. Cole offers an actionable tool kit of scripts, strategies, and practices that can be used in the moment, whenever you need them. "For every single client who has walked through my office doors, no matter what their presenting problem, boundaries and effective communication (or lack thereof) are at the root of their pain," writes Cole. With Boundary Boss, you'll discover tools for transcending that pain and creating a healthier, happier life.

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Book SynopsisFor men who reject toxic ideals of conquest and oppression that once defined masculinity, what comes next? How do we define the new paradigm that is wanting to emerge? "Authentic masculinity is a transmission of love and freedom, not dominance," teaches John Wineland. "It invites us to feel deeply, disavow numbness, and turn away from ego-driven dogma that has harmed women, the planet, and men themselves." With From the Core, this renowned teacher presents a vision of awakened masculinity rooted in conscious awareness, unflinching responsibility, and true leadership. Men want to live in integrity, know their purpose, and love well-yet most are never shown how. Here, Wineland presents eleven core concepts for masculine evolution-including ways to strengthen your biology, strip away egoic delusions, become a trustworthy healing presence for women, and more. Through guided practices and a fearless exploration of truth, Wineland helps us step powerfully into this unprecedented moment in history. Wineland's mentor David Deida threw down the gauntlet for men in his classic book, The Way of the Superior Man. In this shifting time when we must navigate gender fluidity, sexual politics, and the new rules of intimacy, From the Core delivers a compelling call to advance our exploration of what masculinity means-so each of us can step up, open up, and be of service in our unique way.

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Book SynopsisIn The Betrayal Bond, Dr. Carnes presents an in-depth study of painful relationships; why they form, who is most susceptible, and how they become so powerful.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most powerful of the Seth Books, this essential guide to conscious living clearly and powerfully articulates the furthest reaches of human potential, and the concept that we all create our own reality according to our individual beliefs. Having withstood the test of time, it is still considered one of the most dynamic and brilliant maps of inner reality available today.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER In his popular Stanford University lectures, Shirzad Chamine reveals how to achieve one's true potential for both professional success and personal fulfillment. His groundbreaking research exposesTrade ReviewPositive Intelligence can change your life and transform your business. A real game-changer. James D. White, Chairman and CEO, Jamba Juice"Positive Intelligence ranks in the top 3 most influential business books I have ever read. If I could give only one book to the thousands of team members in my organization to enhance their performance, it would be this book. Positive Intelligence has had a lasting and transformative impact on me and others in my organization. It is a powerful framework for bringing out the best in everyone and quieting the worst. When you increase someone's PQ, they will not only perform much better but also feel a whole lot more personal fulfillment and less stress along the way." -- Lisa Stevens, Region President, Wells Fargo Bank -- 20120401Ive worked closely with Shirzad and experienced him walking the PQ walk. Most change initiatives fizzle because of our mental Saboteurs. Shirzad gives us the tools to conquer them and create positive change that lasts. This is a must-read for any individual or team serious about unleashing peak performance. Dean Morton, former COO, Hewlett-Packard (HP)Shirzad delivers a simple, doable, groundbreaking set of exercises that can help you develop your performance muscles, increase your PQ score, and gain access to previously untapped mental resources. Working out was never so rewarding or so much fun! So if youre ready to get even better, get this booktoday. Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author, Mojo and What Got You Here Wont Get You ThereDeveloping a personal leadership model is one of the most practical, energy-saving, and stress-reducing things that anyone can do for themselves. Leaders at every level can use the PQ approach to getand stayon a more winning trajectory. This is such a usable, lively, and compelling book. Douglas R. Conant, former CEO, Campbell Soup Company, and New York Times bestselling author"I have worked with Shirzad personally and seen him work with many other presidents and CEOs. His impact is often gamechanging for a team, and life changing for the individuals. When a coach raises a team's PQ, it can quickly shift every player from good to extraordinary. The player's skills are the same, but he has learned to command those voices in his head to his advantage. That makes all the difference in performance. Positive Intelligence is a must-have for anyone who leads or coaches a team." -- Jed York, President and CEO, San Francisco 49ers -- 20120401The PQ model provides a solid basis for bringing meaning and significant change to ones life. If you want to create major positive change in yourself, your team, or your loved ones, read this book. Crittenden E. Brookes, MD, PhD, Stanford University, and Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric AssociationWorking with Shirzad has had a profound impact on me. His tools and techniques for raising PQ are simple, concrete, pragmatic, and incredibly effective. They help me remain focused on what truly matters and grounded amidst the swirl of daily life. This book is a gift. Make sure you share it. Jim Lanzone, President, CBS Interactive (CBS Corporation)This is a very innovative and important application of original psychological thinking to the business field. The Positive Intelligence model can provide a solid basis for bringing meaning and significant change to one's life. The strategies for identifying and dealing with Saboteur and Sage while harnessing untapped powers of the mind have proved highly effective in the business setting, and might well be applied elsewhere. Read this book if you want to create major positive change in yourself, your loved ones, or your team. -- Crittenden E. Brookes, M.D. Ph.D., Stanford University. Distinguished Life Fell -- 20120401Table of ContentsPreface; Right Starts; Entrees; Sides; Dessert; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe legendary relationships guide that mothers recommend to their daughters, friends give as gifts and brothers steal from their sisters, MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is inarguably the definitive book on having a happy relationship.Trade Review“Devoted readers praise Mr. Gray as the saviour of their marriages and his book as the brick that finally knocks some sense into their mates” Washington Times “When I was 21 and freshly dumped by Harry, my first really grown-up boyfriend, where did I turn but John Gray’s Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus? It was reassuring to know the reason I’d been dumped wasn’t because I was rubbish in bed” New Woman “Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus has shed light on countless relationship problems, offering an explanation for many social inequalities…a hot topic of debate in households and offices throughout the world” Eastern Daily Press

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Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide to more peaceful and enjoyable parenting''This isn''t a parenting advice book, it''s a book about you. The words you read in this book, however, will have a far greater impact on your children, than those contained in any parenting book you could read (and I count my own in that too).''How many times have you asked yourself ''what''s wrong with me? Why can''t I stay calm?''. So many of us would love to follow a gentler, more positive style of parenting, but we don''t think we''re cut out for it, because we aren''t naturally calm. We feel that there is something wrong with us, that we''re not good enough. We believe we are failing our children by not controlling our own emotions adequately.What we don''t realise is that this describes almost every parent there ever was - and ever will be.In her trademark gentle, supportive and reassuring style, bestselling author Sarah Ockwell-Smith shows that while we all lo

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Book SynopsisNot being able to sleep is deeply frightening. We panic about our ability to cope with the demands of the next day; we panic that we are panicking; the possibility of sleep recedes ever further as the clock counts down to another exhausted, irritable dawn. Our societies have learnt to treat insomnia with the best applied discipline we know: medicine – in particular, with pills powerful enough to wrestle consciousness into submission. But there are other things to do besides, or alongside, medicalising insomnia. We can reflect on our sleeplessness, define it to ourselves and others, try to understand where it springs from in human nature and speculate on what it might - in its own confused way - be trying to tell us. This book is an eloquent guide to, and companion through, the long sleepless hours of the night. We come away from its soothing pages informed, consoled and armed with insights that will make us feel a lot less alone – as we wait for sleep, eventually, to come.

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Book SynopsisBestselling self-help expert Susan Jeffers transforms our fear of life's uncertainties into joy at its excitement and potentialTrade ReviewNow more than ever, Susan Jeffers' wisdom feels like a precious gift. Her counsel is profound and meaningful in such challenging times. * Marianne Williamson *In Embracing Uncertainty, Jeffers describes, with brilliant clarity, how to deal with ambiguity in life. The exercises in this book helped me learn how to reach within myself and find certainty. Like Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, I'll be quoting this classic over and over again. * Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, author of Awakening Int *Original, courageous and brilliant! Jeffers alters the mind without drugs, freeing it to free us to become ourselves. * Warren Farrell, Ph.D. , Author, Why Men Are The Wa *Susan Jeffers' books are always fun to read, and she has done it again with Embracing Uncertainty. She leads the reader through the art of enjoying life in her own unique style! * Louise L. Hay, Author of You Can Heal Your Life an *Susan Jeffers has done it again! EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY is a wonderful book with a huge payoff...peace of mind about the future. It is an entertaining read filled with invaluable insights and unique exercises you can take with you on your exciting Journey through life. * Jack Canfield, Co-Author of the #1 New York Times *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to overcome procrastination and enjoy guilt-free play!  One of the most effective programs to combat procrastination, THE NOW HABIT has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 11 languages, and is now revised and updated.Featuring a new introduction and a new section providing strategies to understand and deal with the role technology plays in procrastination today, THE NOW HABIT offers a comprehensive plan to help readers lower their stress and increase their time to enjoy guilt-free play. Dr. Fiore’s techniques will help any busy person start tasks sooner and accomplish them more quickly, without the anxiety brought on by the negative habits of procrastination and perfectionism.

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Book SynopsisWhat makes women tick? And how can women and men use this knowledge to make a great relationship? Top relationships expert tells you howTrade ReviewReaders’ praise for Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know: “I read this book many years ago and having just celebrated my 30th wedding anniversary feel I am in a position to confirm how brilliant this book is. It completely changed my preconceptions that I wasn’t even aware of… Barbara encouraged me to chuck ‘em out and enjoy life and enjoy my husband!” Gigi “One of the few books I’ve read which is worth its weight in gold.” Anon “Loved it. My bible.” Shurooq “Excellent… Highly recommended if you want to have a better understanding of men.” Marwa Ayad “Barbara talks to women as adults, which makes a refreshing change from a lot of relationship books.” Anon

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Book SynopsisDo you feel like your life is a series of shattered dreams? Have you bought into the lie that you''ll never amount to anything? In Think Big, Dr. Ben Carson is here to tell you some good news: none of that is true. By learning to think big, Ben rose from his humble beginnings to create a life full of amazing accomplishments and international renown. He climbed from the academic bottom of his fifth-grade class to become--at age thirty-three--head of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.He learned that he had potential, but more importantly, he learned how to unleash it--and you can too. If you put the principles in this book in motion, you can transform your life into one you''ll love.As Dr. Carson teaches you how to unlock your own potential, you''ll also learn: The importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community How to look for God''s gifts in your daily life The key to shifting you

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Book SynopsisOliver Sacks was born in 1933 in London and was educated at Queen's College, Oxford. He completed his medical training at San Francisco's Mount Zion Hospital and at UCLA before moving to New York, where he soon encountered the patients whom he would write about in his book Awakenings.Dr Sacks spent almost fifty years working as a neurologist and wrote many books, including The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Musicophilia, and Hallucinations, about the strange neurological predicaments and conditions of his patients. The New York Times referred to him as 'the poet laureate of medicine', and over the years he received many awards, including honours from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Royal College of Physicians. In 2008, he was appointed Commander of the British Empire. His memoir, On the Move, was published shortly before his death in August 2015.Trade ReviewWriting simply and beautifully, Sacks uses individual case histories to reveal the infinite complexities of the human mind. * Daily Mail *Sacks' great gift is his capacity to place himself in the position of his subjects, to see the world the way they see it and to empathize with their condition with great compassion but without patronage or pity. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTwo innovative spiritual teachers show how to use desire and passion—eros—as a gateway to realizing our fullest potential   What do desire and passion have to do with our spiritual journey? According to A. H. Almaas and Karen Johnson, they are an essential part of it. Conventional wisdom cautions that desire and passion are opposed to the spiritual path—that engaging in desire will take you more into the world, into egoic life. And for most people, that is exactly what happens. We naturally tend to experience wanting in a self-centered way. The Power of Divine Eros challenges the view that the divine and the erotic are separate. When we open to the energy, aliveness, spontaneity, and zest of erotic love, we will find it inseparable from the realm of the holy and sacred. When this is understood, desire and passion become a gateway to wholeness and to realizing our full potential. Through guided exercises, the authors reveal how our relationships become opportunities on the spiritual journey to express ourselves authentically, to relate with openness, and to discover dynamic inner realms with another person. Through embodying the energy of eros, each of us can learn to be fully real and alive in all of our interactions.

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Book Synopsis'Genius' Cosmopolitan 'The best book I have read recently ...Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it.' Daily Mail The bestselling book everyone is talking about - our favourite anti-guru Sarah Knight reveals the surprising art of caring less and getting more. Are you stressed out, overbooked and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself? Then it's time to stop giving a f**k. This irreverent and practical book explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt - and give your f**ks instead to people and things that make you happy. From family dramas to having a bikini body, the simple 'NotSorry Method' for mental decluttering will help you unleash the power of not giving a f**k and will free you to spend your time, energy and money on the things that really matter. The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k: How to stop spending time you don't have with people you don't like doing things you don't want to do. 'Self-help with an edge' Vogue 'I love Knight's book before I even start reading it' Sunday Times Magazine Coming this December from our favourite anti-guru Sarah Knight: Get Your Sh*t Together - the must-have follow up and perfect companion to bestselling The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k.Trade ReviewThis book will help you redefine what really matters * Stylist *The best book I have read recently . . . Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it -- Liz Jones * Mail on Sunday *Every woman's handbook * Evening Standard *Life-affirming . . . The key practice she advocates is devising for yourself a "f**k budget" . . . It's a beautiful way of streamlining your psyche -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian *I love Knight's book before I even start reading . . . the book works a charm * Sunday Times Magazine *Genius * Cosmopolitan *Her book wooed me with this line: "Hot yoga? Don't give a downard f***!" She has some frank advice . . . Bite me off a piece of that, I think * Style, Sunday Times *Yes, it's a parody of a cult book . . . but it's something more, too. Knight acknowledges the overwhelmingness of the modern world in a different way to many before her * Guardian *Changed my life. To this day, I think about how it schooled me in the fine art of giving less f*cks about people (and party invites) who don't really matter to me, and saving my precious time and energy for those who do. I wasn't alone - the book became an international bestseller * Vogue *My new saviour . . . hilarious * Psychologies *This kind-of-genius parody of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up might actually change your life * Women's Health *Light relief . . . thoroughly modern self-help book * Independent on Sunday *After reading this book cover-to-cover and compiling a list of ten things I don't give a f*** about (Kanye West and exfoliation figured pretty highly), I realise how wonderfully liberating it is to stop apologising for things I'm not sorry about * Red *Unashamedly funny, honest and practical book . . . sounds pretty darn tempting to us . . . And it makes you laugh. Bring it on! * Heat *[A] mix of Oprah Winfrey-style mantras and Amy Schumer-esque obscenities * Elle *Self-help with an edge * Vogue *A funny take on that very popular cleaning up book, but so much more. It's about taking care of yourself and not giving a f*ck what people think of your choices (but without being an a**hole). This book is kicking ass all over bestseller lists. Buy it. You won't be disappointed -- Jen KirkmanThis year's must-read [self-help] title -- Katie Glass * The Sun *The self-help equivalent of a Weird Al parody song. (That's a compliment.) -- Molly Young * The New York Times Book Review *Hilarious and liberating * Fashion Me Now *There are some really genius life lessons to be learnt, such as ditching "bikini body" guilt and embracing the NotSorry Method. * Elle Australia *The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F--k stands out from the self-help pack not only for its frank language and sense of humour, but also because it is about less in a culture of more. -- Nicole Elphick * Daily Life *Perfect for any woman who's finding the festive season a bit too much * The Sun *Highly amusing * Mslexia *The missing life manual that everyone should get at birth. It should be required reading in school . . . Sarah Knight is like a modern-day Mary Poppins for mental clutter . . . And her spoonful of sugar is her wicked sense of humour. Every household needs her . . . or at least a copy of her book . . . Outstanding * How to GYST *For practical and sweary self-help advice with no bloody lectures, Sarah Knight is the bollocks -- Brigid Moss * The Pool *

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Book SynopsisThe Way of Rest gathers nearly 200 of Jeff Foster’s most inspiring essays, poems, and reflections on restoring and reviving ourselves when we feel exhausted or defeated. Drawing from his personal journey—including his own struggles with illness and depression—Jeff invites us to contemplate "the Way of Rest" and its potential to transform our experience of: • Imperfection—how we are "gloriously flawed" yet complete exactly as we are • Not knowing—how we come to trust in the greater intelligence of life • Melancholy and loneliness—how we learn to release the healing energies of "exquisite sensitivity" • Ordinary moments—recognizing and receiving "the closest thing of all" • Discomfort and discontent—how our frustrations become an opening to deep peace • Love—rediscovering who we are beyond our carefully constructed facades • Silence—discovering the vibrancy of living by letting go of thoughts and concepts "I hope the words in this book inspire, challenge, and encourage you. But most of all, I hope they help you remember that you are life, inseparable from the power that grows the flowers and gives birth to galaxies," writes Jeff Foster. The Way of Rest brings you his companionship and support whenever you need it most.

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Book SynopsisAll people have a natural capacity for intuition, but in many cases social conditioning and formal education works against it. This volume provides many specific exercises and meditations designed to nourish and support each individual's natural intuitive gifts.

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Book SynopsisUncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom meaning just enough'. At its core is the idea that we can strike a healthy balance with the world around us without having to make extreme changes, and without denying ourselves anything.This delightful book, written by Niki Brantmark, founder and curator of the award winning interior design blog, My Scandinavian Home, gives a taste of the philosophy behind Lagom and shows how to include some of the principles into our daily lives. Inspirational and fun ideas to help you achieve balance, well being and a more sustainable existence.The book is divided into three sections. Introducing Lagom to your personal life includes ideas for decluttering your home, conscious buying and embracing slow design'. At work take time to balance your day with a proper lunchbreak and a gadget free Sabbath, while outdoor staycations in remote settings can offer relaxation you never knew possible!Lagom at home and with our families explains the art of simple pleasures bring a dish entertaining at home, of shared craft activities with our children and less stressed homework time! And finally there's Lagom in the wider world and the principles of living sustainably as IKEA have pledged in their Live Lagom campaign -make some small changes like using LED lightbulbs, taking shorter showers and upcycling and you are living a Lagom life,a rewarding but responsible life; not denying yourself or sacrificing what you love, while not taking from the planet more than you need. It's just the right amount!

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDr. David Celani meaningfully, forcefully, and poignantly confronts one of the most common pschyo-social issues of our time and of times past: the plight of the dysfunctional family and the attendant paradox of their offspring being unable to separate from them in adulthood to live their own lives. Dr. Celani beautifully addresses this problem and offers valuable guidelines for its sufferers. This work is highly recommended for all mental health professionals. -- James Grotstein, M.D. Full of compassion encouragement, this book will prepare readers to leave home and to live a life free of interpersonal failures. Library Journal Ambitious... The writing is straightforward and agreeable. -- Harriette Kaley PsycCRITIQUES Sophisticated and challenging... This book offers guidance and encouragement without the watered-down platitudes found elsewhere. -- Paul Efthim New England PsychologistTable of ContentsThe Building Blocks of Our Personality How Our Defenses Play "Hide and Seek" with Reality Staying Home Preparing for Change Leaving Home

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Book Synopsis“Melody Beattie gives you the tools to discover the magnificence and splendor of your being.” — Deepak Chopra, author of Jesus and Buddha “Beattie understands being overboard, which helps her throw bestselling lifelines to those still adrift.” — Time magazine From the New York Times bestselling author of Codependent No More, The Language of Letting Go, Journey to the Heart, Choices, and Stop Being Mean to Yourself, comes Finding Your Way Home: a soul-searching book, with true stories and take-action exercises, designed to help foster a sense of “home” and personal spirituality.Trade Review"Melody Beattie gives you the tools to discover the magnificence and splendor of your being." -- Deepak Chopra, author of JESUS and BUDDHA "Beattie has a gift for mixing traditional 12-step thinking with subtle wisdom from her own life to inspire readers to think beyond mainstream consciousness." -- Library Journal "Beattie understands being overboard, which helps her throw bestselling lifelines to those still adrift." -- Time magazine

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Book SynopsisFrom leading psychologist Nicholas Epley, Mindwise reveals our real sixth sense - our ability to understand our own minds and the minds of othersArguably our brain''s greatest sense is the ability to understand the minds of others - our sixth sense. In Mindwise, renowned psychologist Nicholas Epley shows that this incredible capacity for inferring what others are thinking and feeling is, however sophisticated, still prone to critical errors. We often misread social situations, misjudge others'' characters, or guess the wrong motives for their actions. Drawing on the latest in psychological research, Epley suggests that only by learning more about our sixth sense will we have the humility to overcome these errors and understand others as they actually are instead of as we imagine them to be.''Lucid and magnetic ... a guide to understanding the minds of others'' Independent ''A comfortingly slim volume about the ability we all have to understand others ... how wonderful to have this insight into the extent of our ignorance'' - Dominic Lawson, Sunday Times Nicholas Epley is the John T. Keller Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has written for The New York Times, and has published over 50 articles in two dozen journals in his field. He was named a Professor to Watch by the Financial Times, is the winner of the 2008 Theoretical Innovation Prize from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and was awarded the 2011 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association. He lives in Chicago.Trade ReviewPsychologist Nicholas Epley's Mindwise provides a guide to understanding the minds of others. His engrossing book outlines the strategies that we use: projecting from our own minds, using stereotypes, and inferring from others' actions ... Epley is a lucid and magnetic host, and his book ... is crammed with evidence-based research * Independent *A comfortingly slim volume about the ability we all have to understand others ... how wonderful to have this insight into the extent of our ignorance -- Dominic Lawson * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library.Destined to become a modern classic. —Entertainment WeeklyWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?Don’t miss Matt Haig’s new novel The Life Impossible, coming September 2024At the age of 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see

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Book Synopsis'A very important book' Paulo Coehlo'The Seat of the Soul changed the way I see myself.Trade ReviewA very important book -- Paulo Coelho, author of The AlchemistThe Seat of the Soul changed the way I see myself. It changed the way I view the world -- Oprah WinfreyA remarkable treatment of thought, evolution, and reincarnation * Library Journal *Filled with wisdom, and written in a beautifully simple, almost poetic style, The Seat of the Soul is a book to be savored * Brian Weiss, Chairman of Psychiatry, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami, and author of Many Lives, Many Masters *A readable, thought-provoking [work] on how our perceptions must change dramatically if we are to survive * Library Journal *

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