Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book Synopsis''Meet the new king of decluttering'' - The Times''Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki'' - Parade''There''s happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things''Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else. A few years ago, he realised that owning so much stuff was weighing him down - so he started to get rid of it.In this hit Japanese bestseller, Sasaki explores the philosophy behind minimalism and offers a set of straightforward rules - discard it if you haven''t used it in a year; be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love - that can help all of us lead simpler, happier, Trade ReviewMeet the new king of decluttering... Sasaki inhabits the radical wing of the Japanese decluttering movement, being a self-described "minimalist" whose method makes Kondo look demurely centrist by comparison -- Richard Lloyd Parry * The Times *Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki. A best-seller in Japan, this book uncovers why we want to own more than we need, what this mentality does to our wellbeing and how we can live better by owning less * Parade *Decluttering has become the holy grail of modern lifestyle in recent years... now extreme minimalist Fumio Sasaki looks set to take the Kondo crown with his book Goodbye, Things * Daily Mail *In Goodbye, Things, Fumio Sasaki shares the lessons he learned by going minimalist... For Sasaki, minimalism isn't about how little you have, but how it makes you feel. Sasaki credits his minimalist lifestyle with helping him lose weight, become extroverted and proactive, and above all, feel happy and grateful for what he has -- Heeseung Kim * Cosmopolitan *The minimalism movement has become quite popular lately, but Japanese editor Fumio Sasaki's story of how he found greater happiness by giving up his possessions is more than just another piece of grist for the mill... the ideas and concepts are presented in a way that is both motivating and adaptable. Including photos and a list of tips, the book is physically beautiful (and minimal), as well as a fascinating read * Malcolm Avenue Review *If you've ever felt bogged down by all of the things filling your life up with clutter then this is the book for you * The Daily Want *In a time of rampant consumerism, a new movement is preaching an alternative path -- one that banishes all but the most fundamental and enriching consumer products from our lives. In Goodbye, Things, Fumio Sasaki recounts his conversion from reckless hoarder to hyper-mindful consumer, and offers advice to those seeking the same simple happiness that he found in minimalism * Gear Patrol *

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Book Synopsis'The book all actors need – a vital manual to help you stay balanced in an increasingly demanding industry' Miranda Hart The Jobbing Actor is an innovative six-week coaching programme designed by accredited coaches to help you achieve your acting ambitions. It's not just another 'how to' guide telling you what you already know; it's a professional self-development programme that's high on impact and low on bullshit. Week by week, it will guide you through a structured series of industry-focused and holistic exercises and challenges. Full of uplifting advice and practical hints and tips, it covers every aspect of building and sustaining a career – from auditions and self-taping, through dealing with rejection and other trip-ups, to networking, branding and diversifying. Also included are daily journal pages in which you'll set your targets and goals, and track your progress. Inspiring, empowering – and fun! – The Jobbing Actor is your own personal coach in handy paperback form. It'll empower you to take stock of where you are personally and professionally, instigate long-term, positive change, and reclaim ownership of your career. Anita Gilbert and Letty Butler (aka Bert & Butler) have between them over forty years' experience in the business. Anita has worked as a professional actor, as well as a theatrical agent, and is now a full-time voice and accent coach. Letty is a jobbing actor and comedienne, with extensive credits for stage and screen. She's also an award-winning writer and professional life coach. 'Brilliant. A godsend to actors!' Eleanor Tomlinson 'No-nonsense, practical advice delivered with humour, warmth and a real desire to help actors succeed' Peter Hunt (Head of Casting, Lime Pictures)Trade Review'Energising and empowering coaching for future actors... comforting and full of positivity' * Drama & Theatre Magazine *'Full of practical, sensible advice in so many different areas... This is an immensely accessible and empowering book that would inspire and help not only actors but anyone seeking to improve their prospects in so many areas. It is direct, honest, stimulating, well informed, practically useful and often entertaining' * Word Matters (Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama) *

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Book SynopsisThe prevailing orthodoxy in brain science is that since physical laws govern our physical brains, physical laws therefore govern our behaviour and even our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless, goes the mantra; we live in a ''determined'' world.Not so, argues the renowned neuroscientist Michael S. Gazzaniga as he explains how the mind, ''constrains'' the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker has called ''his trademark wit and lack of pretension,'' Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology and ethics to show how incorrect it is to blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights into the physical mechanisms of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions, because responsibility is found in how people interact, not in brains.An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, Who''s in Charge? is a Trade ReviewGazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world -- Tom Wolfe. . . a wide-ranging and enjoyable exploration of how science interrogates the mind * The Economist *Gazzaniga is a towering figure in contemporary neurobiology. . . . Who's in Charge? is a joy to read * Wall Street Journal *Written by one of the broadest thinkers in psychology, Who's in Charge? is an intellectual feast -- Jonathan Haidt, author of The Happiness Hypothesis and The Righteous MindThis exciting, stimulating, and sometimes even funny book challenges us to think in new ways about that most mysterious part of us-the part that makes us think we're us -- Alan AldaGazzaniga stands as a giant among neuroscientists, for both the quality of his research and his ability to communicate it to a general public with infectious enthusiasm -- Robert Bazell, Chief Science Correspondent, NBC NewsBig questions are Gazzaniga's stock in trade. * New York Times *From one of the world's leading thinkers comes a thought-provoking book on how we think and how we act. . . . An exciting, stimulating, and at times even funny read that helps us further understand ourselves, our actions, and our world * CNBC.com, Best Books for the Holidays *

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Book SynopsisThis is THE new happiness book. From Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling, famed illustrators and New York Times bestselling authors of Me Without You, this adorable gift book illustrates 500 things to be happy about. Happiness is . . . an unexpected bouquet, watching the sea, fixing something, a good high five, and so much more! The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note—not too sappy, not too sweet—and remind us that there are dozens of things to be happy about every day. A universally appealing gift for birthdays, graduations, holidays, or a little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is sure to be a hit year after year!

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Book SynopsisA paper time capsule for self-reflection that's unintimidating and package-driven.

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Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.The Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time.Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor.

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Book SynopsisTHE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW FOREWORD FROM KRISTIN NEFF''Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation.'' Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceKristin Neff PhD, is a professor in educational psychology, and the world''s expert on self-compassion. A pioneer who established self-compassion as a field of study, Kristin offers a powerful solution for combating negativity and insecurity - the symptoms of living in a high-pressure world.Through tried and tested exercises and audio downloads, readers learn the 3 core components that will help to heal destructive emotional patterns so that you can become healthier, happier, and replace negative and destructive measures of self-worth and success with a kinder and non-judgemental approach.Self-Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover Trade ReviewNeff's powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read. -- Brené Brown, PhD, author of The Gifts of ImperfectionDrawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation. -- Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceA beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world - one person at a time - starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey. * Rosie O'Donnell *A portable friend to all readers... who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it's reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others. * Gloria Steinem *This book and its courageous and compassionate author will become essential reading for all of us seeking inner peace and true, lasting happiness in our lives. Savor and enjoy! * Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight *In this deeply personal, highly practical book, Kristin Neff moves the entire study of compassion forward. * Sharon Salzberg, author of Loving kindness and Real Happiness *This is an important book. Following its advice can free readers from the chains of self-criticism and replace them with the wings of self-encouragement. * Steven Stosny, Ph.D., author of Love Without Hurt *Brilliant! Self Compassion is a revolutionary new idea - a better idea - pioneered by the author, Kristin Neff, with profound implications for how to live our lives. * Christopher K. Germer, Ph.D., author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion *Neff's powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read. -- Brené Brown, PhD, author of The Gifts of ImperfectionAn original and doable blueprint for improving the quality of your life. -- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow and CreativityIf you have a longing to relate to your inner life with authentic care, this book will show you how. Drawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation. -- Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance

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Book SynopsisA guide to the Enneagram, the revealing method of understanding personality types, for the beginner, the expert, and everyone in between. It demystifies the ancient Enneagram system with cartoons, exercises, and personality tests that reveal our motivations and desires and shows how to put that knowledge to use in our everyday lives.Trade ReviewWith wit, charm, and refreshing simplicity...Baron and Wagele creatively provide a nonthreatening way to understand the basic concepts of the Enneagram. -- Kathleen V. Hurley and Theodore E. Dobson, coauthors of My Best Self: Using the Enneagram to Free the Soul To create a thriving love relationship, two people must understand and accept each other's basic personality traits. Now Baron and Wagele have made this crucial task supremely enjoyable. Every couple who laugh their way through The Enneagram Made Easy will be the richer for it. -- Susan Page, author of If I'm So Wonderful, Why am I Still Single? and Now That I'm Married, Why Isn't Everything Perfect.

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Book SynopsisBecause Success is the gift you already have.”Funny yet firm, told in Steve’s warm and insightful voice, and peppered with anecdotes from his own life, practical advice, and truthful insights, this essential guide can help you transform your life and achieve everything you were born to.

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Book SynopsisSteve Harvey;intimacy;love;commitment;intimacy;harmony;how to please husband;husband;wife;unity;future;build a home;happiness;humourgrowth;success;positivity;guide;memoir;anecdotal;humourous;celebrity;purpose;Family Feud;Celebrity Family Feud;gift;faith;God;passion;peace;abundance;adversity;journey;advice;realistic;wisdom;Denene Miller;spirit;spiritual;religion;devotion;elevate;principles;teachings;lessons;life advice;personal advice;NAACP;The Steve Harvey Show;Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man;Think Like a Success;Jump;The Original Kings of Comedy; Steve Harvey Morning Show; Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation;comedy;humor;stand up;African American;nonfiction;black authors;authors of color;sociology;self helpTrade Review"One of our most successful and sought-after relationship gurus, the man women trust to tell them the truth about, well, everything." -- Essence

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations

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Book SynopsisHow to Keep the Dream Alive!Network marketing is one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in the United States. Millions of people just like you have abandoned dead-end jobs for the chance to achieve the dream of growing their own businesses. What many of them find, however, is that the first year in network marketing is often the most challenging—and, for some, the most discouraging. Here, Mark Yarnell and Rene Reid Yarnell, two of the industry''s most respected and successful professionals, offer you strategies on how to overcome those first-year obstacles and position yourself for lifelong success. The Yarnells provide you with a wealth of savvy advice on everything you need to know to succeed in network marketing, such as proven systems for recruiting, training, growing and supporting your downline, and much more. In an easy, step-by-step approach, you will learn how to: ·Deal with rejection ·Recruit and train ·Avoid overmanaging your downline ·Remain focused ·Stay enthusiastic ·Avoid unrealistic expectations ·Conduct those in-home meetings ·Ease out of another professionYou owe it to yourself to read this inspiring book! 'This will be the Bible of Network Marketing.'— Doug Wead, former special assistant to the president, the Bush Administration

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2025 Creative Book Award Best Knitting and Crochet Book!Dive headfirst into the world of crochet. With Tom Daley as your coach, you will learn everything you need to know to practise this versatile and relaxing craft.This dedicated crochet collection features over a dozen incredibly fun and charming patterns originally introduced in Tom's first book, Made With Love, now available specifically for crochet enthusiasts.Pick up all the core skills and basic techniques you need with easy-to-follow step-by-step patterns. You can also hone your skills to perfection with more in-depth masterclasses that accompany each project if you want to create a little extra flair. From stylish, size-inclusive clothing to cosy accessories and desirable homeware, you will soon be creating stunning projects to enjoy and share.

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Book SynopsisAre you your own toughest critic? Learn to be good to yourself with this clear and compassionate guide.Do you set demanding standards for yourself? If so, a lot likely goes well in your life. You might earn compliments, admiration, or accomplishments. Your high standards and hard work pay off. But privately, you may feel like you're falling behind, faking it, or different from everybody else. Your eagle-eyed inner quality control inspector highlights every mistake. You try hard to avoid criticism, but criticise yourself.This is perfectionism. And for everyone who struggles with it, it's a misnomer: perfectionism isn't about striving to be perfect. It's about never feeling good enough.Dr Ellen Hendriksen - clinical psychologist and anxiety specialist - is on the same journey as you. In How to be Enough, Dr Hendriksen charts a flexible, forgiving, and freeing path, all without giving up the excellence your high standards and hard work have got you. She delivers seven shifts to move you from self-criticism to kindness, control to authenticity, procrastination to productivity, comparison to contentment. Each will help you find self-acceptance, rewrite the Inner Rulebook, and most of all, cultivate the authentic human connections we're all craving.

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Book SynopsisWhat would it mean to discover that everything from the DNA of life, to the future of our world, is based upon a simple Reality Code—one that we can change and upgrade by choice? New revelations in physics and biology suggest that we’re about to find out!A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that our universe works like a Consciousness Computer. Rather than the number codes of typical software, our Consciousness Computer uses a language that we all have, yet are only beginning to understand. Life’s reality code is based in the language of human emotion and focused belief. Knowing that belief is our reality-maker, the way we think of ourselves and our world is now more important than ever!For us to change the beliefs that have led to war, disease, and the failed careers and relationships of our past we need a reason to see things differently. Our ancestors used miracles to change what they believed. Today we use science. Trade ReviewGregg Braden is a rare blend of scientist, visionary and scholar with the ability to speak to our minds, while touching the wisdom of our hearts. -- Deepak Chopra

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Book SynopsisFinally, a housekeeping and organizational system developed for those who'd describe their current living situation as a 'f*cking mess' that you 'really need to get around to fixing one day'.Rachel Hoffman began Unf*ck Your Habitat as a Tumblr blog using daily, weekly, and mini challenges to motivate the lazy to get up and start cleaning. She launched Unf*ck Your Habitat in book form, for anyone who has been left behind by traditional aspirational systems. The ones that so often ignore single people; people without kids; students; people with pets or roommates; those with full-time jobs; and people with mental illnesses, chronic illnesses, and physical limitations.Most organizational books are aimed at devoted homemakers, DIY-ers, and people who seem to have unimaginable amounts of free time. They assume we all iron our sheets, have linen napkins that match our table runners, and can keep plants alive for longer than a week.Basically, they ignore most of us living here in the real world.Interspersed with lists, challenges and other how-tos, this no-nonsense advice relies on UfYH's 20/10 system (20 minutes of cleaning followed by a 10-minute break; no marathon cleaning allowed) in order to help you develop lifelong habits. It's designed to encourage the reader to embrace a new lifestyle in manageable sections, so they can actually start applying the tactics as they progress. For everyone stuck between The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Adulting, this philosophy is decidedly more realistic than aspirational, but the goal is the same: not everyone will have a showcase of a home, but whatever your habitat, you deserve for it to bring you happiness, not stress.Trade ReviewA must-read for people who are terrified by Marie Kondo but intrigued by being able to see their floors again -- Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author of Little BrotherUnf*ck Your Habitat has the potential to change your life and improve your mental outlook in truly beautiful ways. This book is important and a good, good thing to have in the world -- Sara Benincasa, author of Real Artists Have Day JobsI will forever sing the praises of Rachel Hoffman’s unfussy, no-bullsh*t advice—most of it is as applicable to How You Think as How You Clean -- Kelly Sue DeConnick, author of Bitch PlanetTable of ContentsChapter - 1: Getting Started Chapter - 2: Unfucking Your Own Habitat Chapter - 3: Troubleshooting: Dealing With Other People in Your Fucked-Up Space Chapter - 4: Special Cases Chapter - 5: Conclusion Acknowledgements - 6: Acknowledgements Index - 7: Index

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Book SynopsisIn 2019 a creative illustration challenge was created by Studio Lisa called #powerfulwomenweek. From this challenge, 60 illustrations have been selected to create this inspiring affirmation deck of cards. Each illustration is combined with an empowering quote and they have been divided into four subjects: soul, mind, ambition and body. Anytime you need it, you can take a card from the deck, and place it in the wooden card holder, which is included, so you can look at and be inspired by your selected card for as long as you'd like. In addition to these cards, a booklet showcases the powerful female illustrators who have been selected for this deck, explaining the inspiring story behind their illustration and chosen quote.

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Book SynopsisA warts and all introduction to owning, driving and maintaining a Mercedes-Benz W124 and a step-by-step guide to evaluating one for purchase. This book includes 100 photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs, as well as market values. This includes servicing and spare parts prices, and the relative values of the various models, specifications and vehicle conditions you are likely to encounter.Written in an easy to follow, jargon-free style, this book will equip you with all you need to know to buy a Mercedes W124Trade ReviewIf you are in the market for a 124-series of any kind, but don't yet know much if anything about the cars, then this affordably priced, easy to read book is a worthwhile purchase. Classic Mercedes If you are thinking of buying a W124 and don't have experience of these cars this will be a few pounds well spent. Chris Bass - Freelance give you expert advice essential if you're considering taking the plunge. Practical Classics this guide tells you exactly what to look out for when buying one. Worth a read for anybody in the market. Auto ExpressTable of ContentsIntroduction - the purpose of this book1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? 3 Living with a Mercedes-Benz W124 - will you get along together? 4 Relative values - which model for you? 5 Before you view - be well informed 6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7 Fifteen minute evaluation walk away or stay? 8 Key points - where to look for problems 9 Serious evaluation - 30 minutes for years of enjoyment 10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream 11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, Mercedes-Benz W124s need exercise! 16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Mercedes-Benz W124 world 17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to using NLP in business and life coaching from bestselling NLP expert Joseph O'Connor. This book is suitable for both established coaches and for those who are being coached.Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is the psychology of excellence. It is based on the practical skills that are used by all good communicators to obtain excellent results. These skills are invaluable for personal and professional development.NLP provides most, if not all, of the skills necessary to become a full time coach or a manager who coaches. This book will help all those looking to have any level of involvement in coaching either as a coach or as the recipient of coaching. NLP enables the coaching process to be faster with fewer meetings, a great benefit in today's time-pressured industries.This book is one of the first to combine business and life coaching with NLP. It provides guidelines and skills for an improved all-round performance as a coach, along with the skills necessary to look after, organize and coach yourself. It provides a comprehensive guide to coaching that will meet the needs of all, no matter what their involvement in coaching.

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Book SynopsisIn this fascinating and often hilarious work winner of the Royal Society of Science Prize 2007 pre-eminent psychologist Daniel Gilbert shows how and why the majority of us have no idea how to make ourselves happy.We all want to be happy, but do we know how? When it comes to improving tomorrow at the expense of today, we''re terrible at predicting how to please our future selves.In Stumbling on Happiness' Professor Daniel Gilbert combines psychology, neuroscience, economics and philosophy with irrepressible wit to describe how the human brain imagines its future and how well (or badly) it predicts what it will enjoy. Revealing some of the amazing secrets of human motivation, he also answers thought-provoking questions why do dining companions order different meals instead of getting what they want? Why are shoppers happier when they can''t get refunds? And why are couples less satisfied after having children while insisting that their kids are a source of joy?Trade Review‘“Stumbling on Happiness” is an absolutely fantastic book that will shatter your most deeply held convictions about how your own mind works. Ceaselessly entertaining, Gilbert is the perfect guide to some of the most interesting psychological research ever performed. Think you know what makes you happy? You won’t know for sure until you have read this book.’ Steven D. Levitt, author of ‘Freakonomics’ ‘He does for psychology what Bill Bryson did for evolution.’ Scotsman ‘In “Stumbling on Happiness”, Daniel Gilbert shares his brilliant insights into our quirks of mind, and steers us toward happiness in the most delightful, engaging ways. If you stumble on this book, you’re guaranteed many doses of joy.’ Daniel Goleman, author of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ ‘This is a brilliant book, a useful book, and a book that could quite possibly change the way you look at just about everything. And as a bonus, Gilbert writes like a cross between Malcolm Gladwell and David Sedaris.’ Seth Godin, author ‘All Marketers Are Liars’ ‘Everyone will enjoy reading this book, and some of us will wish we could have written it. You will rarely have a chance to learn so much about so important a topic while having so much fun.’ Professor Daniel Kahneman, Princeton University, Winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics

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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 Synopsis5,000,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE • TRANSLATED IN MORE THAN 35 LANGUAGESWhat is Violent Communication? If “violent” means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much of how we communicate—judging others, bullying, having racial bias, blaming, finger pointing, discriminating, speaking without listening, criticizing others or ourselves, name-calling, reacting when angry, using political rhetoric, being defensive or judging who’s “good/bad” or what’s “right/wrong” with people—could indeed be called “violent communication.” What is Nonviolent Communication? Nonviolent Communication is the integration of four things: • Consciousness: a set of principles that support living a life of compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity • Language: understanding how words contribute to connection or distance • Communication: knowing how to ask for what we want, how to hear others even in disagreement, and how to move toward solutions that work for all • Means of influence: sharing “power with others” rather than using “power over others” Nonviolent Communication serves our desire to do three things: • Increase our ability to live with choice, meaning, and connection • Connect empathically with self and others to have more satisfying relationships • Sharing of resources so everyone is able to benefitTrade Review"Nonviolent Communication connects soul to soul, creating a lot of healing. It is the missing element in what we do." Deepak Chopra, author , How To Know God"Dr . Rosenberg has brought the simplicity of successful communication into the foreground. No matter what issue you're facing, his strategies for communicating with others will set you up to win every time." Anthony Robbins, author , Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power"Marshall Rosenberg's dynamic communication techniques transform potential conflicts into peaceful dialogues and create compassionate connections. I highly recommend this book." John Gray, Ph.D., author , Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus"You have to be able to say, 'Where is this person coming from?' he says. 'What makes them tick? Why are they excited or frustrated by something that is happening, whether it's about computing or beyond computing?' There's far more to McCracken's outstanding piece. Nadella gave him a close and honest look at both himself and Microsoft, and the result is a fun must-read." Ben Kerschberg, Forbes"Upon becoming Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella asked his top executives to read Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication . . . . If empathy as a measure of emotional IQ is a predictor of success, then Nadella hit the nail on the head by inculcating the corporate giant with the trait from top to bottom. Why else is empathy important? Microsoft is both a services and a product company, and its offerings have to resonate with users. Nadella states: 'You have to be able to say, "Where is this person coming from? What makes them tick? Why are they excited or frustrated by something that is happening, whether it's about computing or beyond computing?"' Harry McCracken, Fast Company"The 1 Book That Transformed Microsoft's Culture from Cutthroat to Creative." Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, Inc"Nadella's time as CEO was initially shaped by Marshall Rosenberg's 'Nonviolent Communication,' which he asked his top executives to read. This was the first indicator to senior leadership that Nadella would not operate like his predecessors" Satya Nadella , Microsoft CEO, Business Insider"The CEO of Microsoft, the most valuable company in the world, grounds himself and Microsoft's culture on ideas he's learned thanks to his reading habit. 'I read a few pages here or a few pages there,' Nadella told Fast Company. 'There are a few books, of course, that you read end-to-end. But without books I can't live.' Nadella's time as CEO was initially shaped by Marshall Rosenberg's 'Nonviolent Communication,' which he asked his top executives to read. This was the first indicator to senior leadership that Nadella would not operate like his predecessors. Nadella recommended it to his leadership team, symbolically differentiating his expectations from that of his predecessors. Nonviolent communication integrates qualities like compassion and effective communication to allow for better leadership. Rosenberg writes from a position of experience and research: He has started peace programs in places throughout the world that have experienced the effects of war, including Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Serbia, and Ireland. This book outlines the principles of peaceful conflict resolution. It's interesting to note that one of the concepts involves sharing power with others instead of using power over others. Nadella recommended it to his leadership team, symbolically differentiating his expectations from that of his predecessors. Reports have found that Microsoft used to have a conflict-heavy culture under Steve Ballmer now there's nonviolent communication coming from the top." Satya Nadella , Microsoft CEO, Business Insider

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Book Synopsis*The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions* A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. Margareta suggests which

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Book SynopsisWhat is the formula for success at your job? As a spouse? A parent? This book shows you how the dynamic of emotional intelligence works. It helps you determine which personnel are the right fit for job opportunities and who among your staff are the most promising leaders and drivers of your business.Table of ContentsAbout EQ-i 2.0. Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: The EQ Explosion. Chapter 1: Exploring Emotional Intelligence. Chapter 2: The Airport and the ABCDEs. Part II: The Self-Perception Realm. Chapter 3: Emotional Self-Awareness. Chapter 4: Self-Regard. Chapter 5: Self-Actualization. Part III: The Self-Expression Realm. Chapter 6: Emotional Expression. Chapter 7: Independence. Chapter 8: Assertiveness. Part IV: The Interpersonal Realm. Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationships. Chapter 10: Empathy. Chapter 11: Social Responsibility. Part V: The Decision-Making Realm. Chapter 12: Reality Testing. Chapter 13: Problem Solving. Chapter 14: Impulse Control. Part VI: The Stress-Management Realm. Chapter 15: Flexibility. Chapter 16: Stress Tolerance. Chapter 17: Optimism. Part VII: GeneralWell-Being. Chapter 18: Happiness. Part VIII: Putting It All Together. Chapter 19: The Star Performers. Chapter 20: More Star Performers. Chapter 21: The EQ Research Continues. Chapter 22: Emotional Intelligence as Ability. Appendix A: The EQ-i 2.0. Appendix B: EQ and Work Success. Appendix C: The Emotional Intelligence Skills Assessment (EISA). Endnotes. Index.

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Book SynopsisRich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant is a guide to financial freedom. It's the second book in the Rich Dad Series and reveals how some people work less, earn more, pay less in taxes, and learn to become financially free. CASHFLOW Quadrant was written for those who are ready to move beyond job security and enter the world of financial freedom. It's for those who want to make significant changes in their lives and take control of their financial future. Robert believes that the reason most people struggle financially is because they've been spent years in school but were never been taught about money. Robert's rich dad taught him that this lack of financial education is why so many people work so hard all their lives for money...instead of learning how to make money work for them. This book will change the way you think about jobs, careers, and owning your own business and inspire you to learn the rules of money that the rich use to build and grow their wealth.

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Book SynopsisKeep track of your sleepThis tracker is a handy tool to help you record your sleep over time. Whether you want to understand the patterns and quality of your sleep, or identify what's keeping you up at night, this book is the ideal place to start.Including a monthly sleep tracker, daily logs, calming activities and more, this journal not only helps you to understand your sleeping habits, but also guides you to improve them.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to break the worry habit and find peace with Dale Carnegie's timeless techniques. Discover ways to prevent anxiety, eliminate tension, and embrace your unique self. This international bestseller offers practical advice to stop worrying and start living.

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Book SynopsisAmy Sedaris meets the nihilistic spirit of millennial/Gen Z humor with a healthy dose of Lisa Frank in Shitty Craft Club: a guide that allows burnt-out, pressured people to accept their imperfections and find inner calm with whatever shitty thing they can make. Did you know that you are a glorious and incredible artist? Wait, really? Well, you are. Through silly and deeply relatable tales from her life, Sam Reece, founder of the Shitty Craft Club, guides you through dozens of craft projects that give you permission to be as weird, wild, and wonderful as you want to be. Making a bunch of pom-poms so you can be your own cheerleader? That's a craft. Sculpting a rhinestone shrimp out of aluminum foil and a glue gun? A craft. Having literally one sip of water (congrats, by the way)? Yup, you bet - a craft. Here at the Shitty Craft Club, there's no limit to what a craft can be, because life is hard. So why not spend a bit of time gluing some trash to more trash if it makes you happy? This is your sign to embrace anti-perfectionism. Join us at the Shitty Craft Club!

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Book SynopsisDon't try to be interesting. That's a fool's errand. Do interesting instead. Make the world light up by paying proper attention. In this book, writer and strategist Russell Davies has rounded up a bunch of interesting people to help you: - Notice more - practise paying attention and everything gets more interesting - Collect more - gather together what you've noticed, new ideas pop out - Share more - get good at sharing it all and more magic arrives You'll turn the things you notice into a compost of creativity - slow hunches, sparkles, scrapbooks and mood boards. It's where unexpected elements collide to form new ideas. Then you'll share those ideas. And you'll learn something about yourself - your passions and interests. Your life and work will become more creative, fulfilling and fun. Interesting isn't a personality, it's a decision. Don't hunt for diamonds. Get fascinated by pebbles.Trade Review'It s a nimble little book built of prompts from Davies and his many clever friends, designed to spark your interest-ing practice from inspiration to expression.' - Rob Walker, The Art of Noticing

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Book SynopsisDo you have a burning passion to make a lot of money in business? Are you ready to turbocharge your chances of professional and personal success? In How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, Brad Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success in corporate Americaand distills a lifetime of business brilliance into a tactical road map.

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Book SynopsisExpand beyond the perceived limitations of the human experience with guidance from The Council, a collective of ascended masters channeled by metaphysical teacher Sara Landon, in conversation with Mike Dooley.In this powerful narrative, Mike Dooley engages in conversation with Sara Landon as she channels The Council. He explores the staggering wisdom of The Council to understand the very reason for life as we know it (The Dream), how to wisely navigate everything we experience between life and death (The Journey), how all of this fits within the context of reality (Eternity), and our intimate relationship to the Source of our lives and all things (God).The Council answers complex, big-picture questions like "To what degree can we transcend life's illusions without destroying the fabric of our adventure?" and "Are there other planetary beings physically among us?" with astonishing clarity.In The Council's words: "A new path forward is emerging and expanded possibilities for humankind are becoming the new way of living, loving, leading, and thriving in your awakening world. It is time for the leaders and way-showers of this Great Awakening to fully step into their power and guide the way forward. We bring forth the wisdom to support you in living your highest potential during this spectacular time!"

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Book SynopsisAnyone can inspire and entertain an audience.Whether you''re addressing a boardroom, delivering a heartfelt eulogy or seeking to ignite change, this comprehensive guide gives you the tools you need to become a confident public speaker.Leading speechwriter Terence Szuplat draws on his unparalleled experience in the White House to show you how to: Communicate clearly and confidently in any situation Create an emotional connection with your audience from the start Adopt a new mindset to help overcome your anxieties and fear of public speaking Harness the power of storytelling to win over a tricky audience Full of practical tips, fascinating psychological research and insight from conversations with President Obama, this book will transform the way you approach speaking in public forever. Whether you''re an experienced speaker or just starting out, Say It Well is the ultimate companion on y

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Book SynopsisDissociation 101: The go-to guide for understanding your dissociative disorder, breaking the stigma, and healing from trauma-related dissociation."Just as important as The Body Keeps the Score (but an easier read for me)."?5-star reader reviewGuided byclinical counselor Jamie Marich?a trauma-informed clinician living with a dissociative disorder herself?this book tells you everything you need to know about dissociation...but were too afraid to ask.Here, you?ll learn:What dissociation is?and why it?s a natural response to traumaHow to understand and work with your ?parts??the unique emotional and behavioral profiles that can develop from personality fragmentationThere?s nothing shameful about dissociating?that, in fact, we can all dissociateSkills and strategies for living your best, authentic, and most fulfilled lifeWhat to look for in a therapist: choosing a healer who sees you and gets itFoundational elements of healing from trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSDWith practical guided exercises like ?The Dissociative Profile? and ?Parts Mapping,? this book is written for those diagnosed with dissociative disorders, clinicians and therapists who treat trauma and dissociation, and readers who are exploring whether they may have dissociative symptoms or a condition like dissociative identity disorder (DID). Dissociation Made Simple breaks it all down accessibly and comprehensively, with empowerment and support?and without stigma, judgment, or shame.

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Book SynopsisIn this practical workbook, Jerry Sargeant offers advanced tools, exercises, meditations, and protocols to not only tap into the vast potential of living in 5D but also become a conduit for raising collective consciousness for the planet. He shows how to dissolve your individual chakras and create one unified Heart Field as well as how to connect the transmission centers in your body with star systems and your advanced Merkaba field for 12-strand DNA activation. Exploring subatomic healing, Jerry provides a Star Magic Qi Gong sequence to clear, connect, and energize the body, allowing it to recalibrate and self-heal. He explains how to activate the pineal gland through the Merkaba Matrix, uniting star frequencies from Sirius with Earth’s energy from the planetary grids, which leads to activation of your 5D Light Body. Once your mind and body are prepared, Jerry explains how to work with the toroidal field and the Star Magic clearing pyramids as well as your unified Heart Field and activated pineal gland. He provides protocols to further upgrade your consciousness--such as a trauma-healing meditation--alongside multiple light code activations. Exploring how to build your spiritual armor, Jerry shares protection tools to ward off psychic attacks, teaches how to remove implants and electromagnetic webbing, and explains how to create an electromagnetic heart transducer shield to protect against high radiation, including 5G. He also looks at spiritual nutrition, breathing and meditation techniques, and how to harness sexual energy. Offering a transformational guide to expanding your consciousness and raising your vibration, this book explains how to become the architect of your own reality and reprogram yourself to thrive in the 5th dimension.Trade Review“Offering one of the most powerful healing systems on the planet, Jerry is the real deal, a true and gifted healer and an amazing teacher. I have used Jerry’s tools in my medical practice and the results are fast, lasting, and truly breathtaking.” * SHAWN K. CENTERS, M.D.H, D.O., FACOP, professor of pediatrics and integrative medicine, director of *“I have witnessed cases like paralysis, where the brain cells are killed, resulting in loss of messages between muscles and nerves, damaging the nervous system and stopping it from coming back to life. The holographic healing available with the tools from Activate Your Super-Human Potential enables the revival of cells. Being a doctor, I can bring this work into the medical world.” * VANDANA R ANNJJIT ASHAR, B .H.M.S. (Homeopathic Medical Science), Access Body Process facilitator an *“This new, surprising, and sophisticated healing system introduces us to powerful practical tools that support the full functioning of our DNA. It’s a fast-paced and intriguing read, full of real human stories; advice on darkness, light, and love; details of sacred geometry, metaphysics, and mathematics; and transformational exercises of information, code, and frequency. Get ready, with love and discipline, to accelerate your personal evolution and contribute to planetary evolution.” * JULIA PAULETTE HOLLENBERY, therapist, speaker, teacher, and author of The Healing Power of Pleasure *Table of ContentsThe Beginning: How I Came into This World Introduction PART 1 - Preparing the Vessel 1 Mystical Experiences El Cid - A Glimpse of the Truth The Indian Guru An Angel with Wings The Cross of Clouds 2 A New AeonA Platinum WorldAncient FrequenciesStar Consciousness 3 Master of Dark and LightYour Mission: Love True Mastery The Wisdom of Acceptance Your Body Is Truly IncredibleSpiritual WarriorDensity ShiftEarth’s Galactic History The Krystal Spiral: Our True TimelineFear and Other Feelings 4 Preparation and DisciplineRight ChoicesSelf-Empowerment Self-ControlRight ThoughtCalmnessAction Discipline Love ElectromagneticBeings Humans and Evolution Star Magic Qigong and Evolution 5 Super-Humans and the Body The Power of Cold Super-Humans’ Golden NectarFeet: Give Them Some LoveThe Platinum Light Body Transmission, Transformation, and Transmutation Spiritual NutritionFood ExerciseOxygen - the New Coffee Meditation Sexual Energy Recalibration Electromagnetic Heart Transducer Shield 6 Resilience and GratitudeResilience and the Autonomic Nervous SystemGratitude and Heart Coherence Be Deliberate 7 Going Quantum Follow the Signs Love or Fear The Quantum World and Healing Real-Life Transformation Mary’s Lung Transplant Interface Subatomic Healing and Space Memory Switching to Higher Frequency8 Switching ONThe Torus Field Star Systems Powerhouse 6 The Truth about the Pineal GlandThe Cosmic Fabric and How to “Innerstand” ItPast the Programming - No Going Back 9 The Pineal Gland and the Ancient CodeSigns, Symbols, and the Pineal GlandThird Eye Merkaba Matrix -- Pineal Gland Activation5D Light Body and 5D Activation Krystal Spiral and the New Earth 10 Useful Tools Reset Code Quantum ProtectionSpiritual Armour How to Stop a Psychic Attack Removing Implants and Electromagnetic Webbing PART 3 - Raising Consciousness 11 Upgrading Your ConsciousnessActivate Your Master AlchemistKindness Code Manifestation Manifest and Build Your Blueprint 12 Nervous System Upgrade Nervous System Activation13 Fearless Leadership Truth and Responsibility Rules of Engagement Love Service Compassion Forgiveness: Stop the Wheel of Karma and Have a Love Attack 14 Healing Ways and ActivationsStars, Love, Earth, and Clearing Pyramids for Self-Healing Parallel Life Trauma - R44 CUBE: Collapsing Timelines Lyran Light Code ActivationLight-Encoded Download Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine Light Code Activation Kaleidoscopic ChromiumKrystal Spiral Transformation CodeUltimate Freedom Mother Nature, Plant Medicine, and the Fountain of Youth15 The Future and Krystal Children Parenting Krystal Children Epilogue: The Beginning Jerry’s Super-Human ScheduleExercise, Protocol, and Activation Index Illustration Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisA collection of inspirational, bite-sized lessons on creativity and life taught through LEGO(Reg TM) brick building. A handful of LEGO(Reg TM) bricks can change the way you see the world. They can ignite your creativity, help you solve problems, focus, and find your flow. In LEGO(Reg TM) Build Every Day, Master Model builder Alec Posta show readers how to build their way through problems-by using LEGO techniques to solve real life challenges. Filled with bite-sized lessons on creativity, perspective, and process, each illustrated chapter explores a LEGO concept and follows with a building prompt to put the idea into practice. Its bold typographic design and thought-provoking topics and prompts make LEGO(Reg TM) Build Every Day a thoughtful gift for graduates of all ages, or anyone in need of inspiration at a milestone moment. What might you discover about yourself by simply sitting down and building something every day? BITE-SIZED TOPICS: Readers can dip in and out or read all 22 mini-chapters in one sitting. IDEAS INTO ACTION: Each inspirational topic is followed by a building prompt or activity, to motivate readers to put what they've learned to work, right away. INSPIRATION FOR LIFE: The lessons in this book starts with LEGO building concepts, but translate to all parts of life-whether your writing, drawing, composing, acting, competing, or working toward a goal at school, work, or home. This book is meant to help readers overcome creative challenges of all kinds. BOLD DESIGN: Each chapter is a visual treat, with bold typography, colors, and a modern take on iconic LEGO bricks and minifigures. The perfect LEGO gift for grads, dads, and all LEGO lovers of all ages. GO BACK TO THE LEGO BIN: Rediscover what you can do with the bricks you already own. You can build something every day-no new sets needed! Perfect for: Ages 12+, LEGO fans, adult LEGO fans, graduates, parents, dads LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2022 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

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Book SynopsisFinding Inner Peace is for those who want to live in consciousness to become the best version of themselves and who are looking for some extra motivation and understanding. These aesthetically illustrated inspiration cards have been created to help you to understand that it doesn't matter what your past is or what point in life you are at - you can always look ahead and take your life in your hands. The cards are for all those who want to live in full consciousness to become the best version of themselves and who are looking for some extra motivation and input during their journey. Does your heart beat so much for the ocean and the beach - but at the same time you are quite attracted to the desert? You can be in love with the bitter sweet melancholy of the setting sun and with embracing the dark, and yet live for the endless opportunities a new morning offers and the light to awaken your soul. You are pure light. No matter how many times you've been walking through the dark, your soul will always remember if you just open your heart and listen. The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the more you treat your soul and body well, the more you find your way back to the true self you really are. The more you become the best version possible of yourself.

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Book SynopsisIncendiario es un devocional inmersivo de 40 dias que encendera el corazon del lector con el fuego de la pasion y le inspirara a ver a Dios, a las personas que le rodean, el dolor que sufren y el amor que comparten de una forma renovada y emocionante.

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to potent self-care and soul-care rituals that awaken freedom, joy, intuition, self-love, and your inner mystic• Explains how ritual can serve as a way to ground yourself, invite in the new, let go of what needs to be shed, and tap into your own inner powers • Shares ancient and modern rituals, ceremonies, and practices to connect with the seasons, the lunar cycles, and the five elements, as well as open your heart, dance with your shadow self, grow your intuition, and connect with your body • Offers detailed instructions for each ritual, ceremony, and transformative healing practice HEALING BALM for psyche and soul, ritual invokes a unique magic that allows us to step beyond the mundane and touch base with the sacred turning points in our life and the truth of our soul’s calling. In this evocative guide, Mara Branscombe offers potent soul-care rituals and ceremonies to purify and strengthen minds, hearts, and bodies, so as to enable us to activate our inner power. Connecting with the pagan wheel of the year, the five elements, and the lunar cycle, soulstirring rituals and step-by-step healing protocols show a path towards a deeper, heart-centered living. Transformative practices such as guided meditations and visualizations, breathwork, altar creation, and discovery of our personal empowerment mantras facilitate our healing journey. Ancient and modern ceremonies and specific spiritual formulas help us embody a loving existence, dance with our shadow self, engage with grief, grow our intuition, dismantle limiting beliefs, and heal toxic patterns to find inner strength and peace. Ritual as Remedy is an invitation to shape-shift, heal, transform, and reclaim one’s true soul purpose through powerful self-care protocols that awaken freedom, joy, and a wild, untamed self-love.Trade Review"Invites readers to answer the 'call of the inner mystic'... Branscombe’s instructions are detailed and easy to follow... those who can’t get enough of esoteric-flavored self-care will appreciate the bounty of rituals." * Publishers Weekly *“Mara Branscombe welcomes us into ritual as a doorway to the sacred in our everyday lives and reminds us of our inherent connection to the great mother through the cycles of the earth. She sprinkles poetry amid a carefully crafted road map shaped by her years on the path of love, inviting us to dance with our shadows and awaken the mystic within each of us, guided by the elements and aligned with the moon. This is potent medicine as we rise to tend to the cries of our embodied world.” * Mirabai Starr, teacher, speaker, and author of Wild Mercy and Caravan of No Despair *“A sacred alchemy of healing is found within the pages of Ritual as Remedy. Mara Branscombe weaves ancient teachings into powerful and accessible rituals that remind us that nothing is mundane and that each moment holds the possibility for renewal.” * Tracee Stanley, founder of Empowered Life Circle and Sankalpa Shakti Yoga School, author of Radiant *“Ritual as Remedy lays a path to rediscover the sacred in our everyday lives. It invites us to use the power of ritual to see the beauty, wonder, and vibrancy that lies before us. Each ritual weaves a way back home to true self, transforming the quality of our entire life.” * Michele Kambolis, Ph.D. (mind-body medicine), clinical counselor, and author of When Women Rise *“Mara’s purposeful, steady instruction invites us to heal, transform, and connect to what matters most. Ritual as Remedy is an embodied, wise, and wondrous guidebook for our times.” * Elena Brower, yoga and meditation teacher, mentor, artist, and author of Practice You, Being You, an *“Mara is an intuitive writer with a special ability to see what’s below the surface. She has a unique understanding of rituals and how to weave them into your life in ways that are meaningful and magical. A beautiful read for anyone seeking to grow more joy using soul care.” * Samantha Skelly, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of Hungry for Happiness *“Ritual as Remedy emanates warmth and wisdom. Mara Branscombe provides a clear and vital path to retrieve and enliven our inherent soul intelligence through nurturing rituals designed to illuminate our own inner worlds of wonder and self-healing. The prose, invitations, and rituals overflow with a heartfelt authenticity that harmonizes the reader with his or her own soul, as if a tone is ringing through the words calling each heart to open, trust, and nurture the process of unfolding. I highly recommend this book! It is a wondrous journey, offering rituals as medicine to cultivate the most true and soulful version of ourselves.” * Elizabeth E. Meacham, Ph.D., environmental philosopher, teacher, healer, and author of Earth Spirit *“History reveals centuries of spiritual practices through ritual and ceremony in every culture. It is important to evolve our understanding of Earth energy and heal the collective karma. We are on the precipice of major change and this gem, Ritual as Remedy, is the ticket!” * Sonja Grace, mystic, healer, artist, and author of Spirit Traveler, Odin and the Nine Realms Oracle, *"What Ritual as Remedy does do well is provide a lot of simple, accessible instructions for establishing a daily meditation practice. There are instructions for breathing exercises, making an altar, working with the elements, using affirmations, sacred bathing, daily journaling, walking meditation. There’s a particularly good chapter on how to establish a regular practice of attunement to the phases of the Moon, and a good page on how to use your own language to call in the four directions." * Sara R. Diamond, FacingNorth.net *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Ritual as the Remedy Awakening the Inner Mystic in You2 Into the Heart TempleLiving Wild, Loving Free3 Inner Power Activator Fuel Your Fire, Activate Your Visions 4 Shape-Shift Flowing with Your Creative Genius to Manifest Your Dreams 5 Earth Medicine Ground, Stabilize, and Generate Abundance6 The Sacred Moves through You Spirit Is Calling 7 The Moon’s Cycle Ancient Wisdom for Transformation and Renewal8 Evolutionary Practices of the MysticEnhancing Your Personal Alchemy Epilogue Overview of Rituals Recommended Reading IndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisChris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to every complete an IRONMAN triathlon, inspires others to achieve their goals by getting better 1% at a time.Trade Review'Business coach Nik Nikic's motivational debut chronicles the remarkable journey of his son, Chris, the first person with Down syndrome to complete the IRONMAN triathlon. Nikic describes the physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges Chris faced as a child, revealing that concern for his son's future became the impetus to explore his capabilities. Growing increasingly frustrated by others' 'realistic' limitations for his son, Nikic became convinced that physical and community activity could improve Chris's quality of life. To help his son realize his potential, Nikic encouraged Chris to write down his dreams and began to implement the gradual improvement approach he used in business to coach his son--describing it as 'developing good habits as the building blocks for progress over time.' For instance, he began Chris's athletic training with only one squat, one sit-up, and one push up. By increasing the regimen by one repetition each training session, Chris was able to do 200 of each exercise only a year later. Nikic also provides insight into making the training with his son a shared adventure. Nikic's inspirational guide will appeal to those preferring to trade the popular 'no pain, no gain' philosophy for an effective, motivating alternative.' * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild—from the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain.“If you’ve been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, this is it.”—Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and author of The Book of Boundaries“Michael Easter’s genius is that he puts data around the edges of what we intuitively believe. His work has inspired many to change their lives for the better.”—Dr. Peter Attia, author of OutliveIn many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTESELLEREmma Mitchell's richly illustrated and evocative diary – as seen on the BBC's Springwatch – records her nature finds over the course of a year and shows how being in the wild benefits our mental and physical wellbeing.'This is a beautiful, beautiful book, and I can't recommend it enough.' Sue Perkins‘Emma's words are profound, her photography is inspiring and her illustrations are exquisite.’ Emma Freud‘Emma's writing is precise, gorgeous and inspiring.’ Amy Liptrot'An absolute joy.’ Joanna CannonEmma Mitchell has suffered with depression – or as she calls it, 'the grey slug' – for twenty-five years. In 2003, she moved from the city to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens and began to take walks in the countryside around her new home, photographing, collecting and drawing as she went. Each walk lifted her mood, proving to be as medicinal as any talking therapy or pharmaceutical.In Emma's hand-illustrated diary, she takes us with her as she follows the local paths and trails, sharing her nature finds over the course of a year. Reflecting on how these encounters impact her mood, Emma's candid account of her own struggles is a powerful testament to how reconnecting with nature may offer some answers to today's mental health epidemic.Written with Emma's characteristic wit and frankness, and filled with her beautiful drawings, paintings and photography, this is a truly unique book for anyone who has ever felt drawn to nature and wondered about its influence over us.

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Book SynopsisBe the best imperfect person you can be!Wabi Sabi is the Japanese Zen philosophy that all things are imperfect, unfinished and impermanent. It is a fresh way of seeing and moving through the world when our lives, literally and figuratively, feel cluttered. This book shows us how to apply this concept in the context of daily life and offers ideas on how to see it, embrace it and incorporate it into everyday thoughts, objects and situations.In a simple and accessible style, Wabi Sabi: The Wisdom in Imperfection shows you how embracing imperfections and impermanence frees you to become a better person, by reevaluating what "better" means—what really matters and what you truly want. A few simple challenges and exercises encourage you to get creative—such as a Wabi Sabi diary, a haiku exercise and a "make art" challenge—plus some tips on minimizing and decluttering (mentally and physically) for a simpler life. It allows you to mindfully make space in your head, home and with your time.In the foreword, Hector Garcia— the bestselling author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life—introduces readers to the Wabi Sabi aesthetic and shares his personal Wabi Sabi journey: from being asked about it on live TV fifteen years ago (before he knew what it was) to today, when it permeates every aspect of his life.Trade Review"This very tranquil read encourages reflection and acceptance." --Library Journal"We love this aesthetically pleasing book that looks at wabi sabi as philosophy, in art, and as a way of life."--Greatist

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