Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisSave the drama for your llama! Llama lovers unite with this paperback journal featuring four-color illustrations of Lucy the llama and her colourful hats.This happy little journal combines two of our favourite things: friendly llamas and quotes to make you smile. The light inspiration is offered on every fourth page so journallers have plenty of room to write down all the fun things about life.Ellie Claire's flexi-case Lifestyle Journals are sturdy and portable. Their textured, paperback binding is both beautiful and functional. Acid free paper is premium quality and non-bleed so you don't have to worry about bleed through or ghosting, whether you are journalling at home or on-the-go.

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Book SynopsisFind lasting freedom from difficult emotions with skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) andemotional schema therapy. If you struggle with difficult emotions, you should know that you aren't alone. Many people feel sad, worried, or stressed out-whether as a result of depression, anxiety, or simply dealing with the common struggles of daily life. Emotions are a natural and healthy part of being human. It's how we cope with these difficult emotions that reveal our true capacity for happiness, love, and joy. Don't Believe Everything You Feel offers a groundbreaking approach blending CBT and emotional schema therapy to help you explore your own deeply held personal beliefs about emotions, determine if these beliefs are helpful or harmful, and find the motivation to adopt alternative, healthier coping strategies. Each chapter contains exercises such as self-assessment, expressive writing, or guided questioning to help you manage your emotions more productively. There's no such thing as a "bad," emotion. But if you're experiencing sadness, anger, or anxiety most of the time, you need to find balance. This book will show you how to better cope with your emotions and live a full, meaningful life.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're already living or working in Switzerland or just thinking about it - this is THE BOOK for you. Forget about those glossy guide books, excellent though they are for tourists; this book was written especially with you in mind and is worth its weight in Emmental cheese (and not just the holes!). Furthermore, this fully revised and updated 15th edition is printed in colour. Living and Working in Switzerland has been written to meet the needs of anyone wishing to know the essentials of Swiss life - however long your intended stay, you'll find the information contained in this book invaluable. In contrast to the wealth of information provided by Switzerland Tourism, reliable and up-to-date information specifically intended for foreigners living and working in Switzerland isn't so easy to find - particularly in English. Our aim in publishing this book was to help fill this void and provide the comprehensive, practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. You may have visited Switzerland as a tourist, but living and working there's a different matter altogether. Adjusting to a different environment and culture and making a home in any foreign country can be a traumatic and stressful experience - and Switzerland is no exception. Living and Working in Switzerland is a comprehensive handbook on a wide range of everyday subjects and represents the most up-to-date source of general information available to foreigners in Switzerland. It isn't, however, simply a catalogue of dry facts and figures, but a practical and entertaining look at life. Adjusting to life in a new country is a continuous process, and although this book will help reduce your novice phase and minimise the frustrations, it doesn't contain all the answers (most of us don't even know the right questions to ask!). What it will do, however. is help you make informed decisions and calculated judgements, instead of uneducated guesses and costly mistakes. Most importantly, it will help save you time, trouble and money, and repay your investment many times over. Although you may find some of the information a bit daunting, don't be discouraged. Most problems occur only once and fade into insignificance after a short time (as you face the next half a dozen - ). Most foreigners in Switzerland would agree that, all things considered, they love living there. A period spent in Switzerland is a wonderful way to enrich your life, broaden your horizons, and, with any luck (and some hard work) you may even make your fortune. I trust this book will help you avoid the pitfalls of life in Switzerland and smooth your way to a happy and rewarding future in your new home.Trade Review'I cannot recommend this book highly enough for anyone contemplating a move to Switzerland. This book is the de facto bible for all expats here. Every time I meet other expats here, they ask me if I have this book!' (Reader) 'We would like to congratulate you on this work: it is really super! We hand it out to our expatriates and they read it with great interest and pleasure.' (ICI Switzerland, AG) 'A very good book which has answered so many questions and even some I hadn't thought of. I would certainly recommend it.' (Reader) 'The ultimate reference book. Every subject imaginable is exhaustively explained in simple terms. An excellent introduction to Switzerland, which will enable you to enjoy all that this fine country has to offer and save you time and trouble in the process.' (American Club of Zurich) 'I'm most impressed. I'm just about to go and live and work in Switzerland. Since it is a regulated country, it is very helpful to have one source of information about what you need to do in order to get on. This book provides that information. It came top of the list of books to get, as recommended by my future co-workers.' (Reader) 'It's everything you always wanted to ask but didn't for fear of the contemptuous put-down. Its pages are stuffed with practical information on everyday subjects.' (Swiss News) 'A mine of information. I might have avoided some embarrassments and frights if I had read it prior to my first Swiss encounters. Deserves an honoured place on any newcomer's bookshelf.' (English Teachers Association, Switzerland) 'A concise, thorough account of the do's and don'ts for a foreigner in Switzerland. Crammed with useful information and lightened with humorous quips which make the facts more readable.' (American Citizens Abroad) 'This is a must read for anyone planning a long term visit to Switzerland. I have taken up an assignment for a period of 18 months and found this book very useful. It has eased my stress of visiting a new country for the first time. Highly recommended.' (Reader)Table of Contents1. FINDING A JOB Switzerland & the European Union Seasonal jobs Permanent positions Job applications Written applications Working illegally Salaries Contract jobs Self-employment Trainees Au pairs Languages 2. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Employment contracts Salary & benefits Working hours Holidays & leave Insurance Retirement & pensions Other conditions 3. PERMITS & VISAS Visas Work permits Residence permits Dependants Part-time workers Students Non-employed foreign residents Permit renewal & cancellation Leave of absence Changing jobs 4. ARRIVAL Schengen agreement Border control Customs Motorway tax Registration Church tax Embassy registration Finding help Checklists 5. ACCOMMODATION Location Rented accommodation Buying property Extra costs Garage or parking space House rules Keys Removals Utilities Waste disposal Home help 6. POSTAL SERVICES Business hours Letter post Parcel post Mail collection Change of address Paying bills 7. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Installation & registration Using the telephone Charges International calls Directories Mobile phones Public telephones Moving or leaving Switzerland Emergency numbers Service numbers The internet 8. TELEVISION & RADIO Television Radio 9. EDUCATION State or private school? State schools Private schools Holiday camps Apprenticeships Higher education Further education Language schools Day & evening classes 10. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Trains Buses & trams Ferries Cable cars & mountain railways Airline services Timetables Taxis 11. MOTORING Car importation Buying a car Serviceability test Exhaust test Car registration Selling a car Driving licence Car insurance Road tax General road rules Swiss drivers Winter driving Motorcycles Car documents Accidents Drinking, drugs & driving Car theft Petrol Garages Speed limits Road maps Car hire Motoring organisations Parking Pedestrian road rules Motoring abroad 12. HEALTH Emergencies Accidents Doctors Medicines Hospitals & clinics Childbirth Dentists Opticians Home care services Spas Counselling & social services AIDS & HIV Births & deaths 13. INSURANCE Insurance companies Insurance contracts Social security system Accident insurance Salary insurance Unemployment insurance Health insurance Household insurance Private liability insurance Dental insurance Life & annuity insurance Personal effects insurance Holiday & travel insurance 14. FINANCE Cost of living Swiss currency Importing & exporting money Banks Loans & overdrafts Credit cards Income tax Federal withholding tax Wealth tax Capital gains tax Inheritance & gift tax Wills Value added tax 15. LEISURE Tourist offices Hotels Self-catering accommodation Caravanning & camping Youth hostels Museums & art galleries Cinemas Theatre, opera & ballet Concerts Social clubs Discotheques & night-clubs Casinos Bars & cafes Restaurants Libraries 16. SPORTS Aerial sports Cycling Fishing Golf Hiking Mountaineering & caving Racket sports Running Skiing & snowboarding Ski variations & other winter sports Swimming Watersports Other sports 17. SHOPPING Shopping hours Shopping centres & markets Supermarkets Department & chain stores Newspapers, magazines & books Furniture & furnishings Household goods & appliances Laundry & dry cleaning Second-hand bargains Factory outlets Home shopping Internet shopping Shopping abroad Emergency rations Receipts Consumer associations 18. ODDS & ENDS Alarms Business hours Children Citizenship Climate Crime Economy & trade Geography Government Legal advice Military service Pets Police Population Referendums Religion Smoking Social customs Time difference Tipping Toilets 19. THE SWISS 20. MOVING HOUSE OR LEAVING SWITZERLAND Moving house within Switzerland Leaving Switzerland APPENDICES Appendix A: Useful addresses Appendix B: Further reading Appendix C: Useful websites Appendix D: Weights & measures Appendix E: Maps INDEX

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Book SynopsisLive mindfully and stay present every day with this guided reflection journal. Embrace mindfulness as a regular part of your routine. Proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate positivity, mindfulness is the simple, conscious act of being present in the moment. While most often associated with meditation, mindfulness can be so much more: an intentionally drawn breath to calm your heart rate, a meal eaten without distractions, a focused midday walk. This 90-day mindfulness journal features a flexible, guided template designed to help you track your progress and record your success, ideal for anyone trying to improve focus and embrace the present. Each daily spread includes a morning practice for beginning your day with intention and an evening practice for reflecting on your challenges and achievements, with opportunities to record your goals, obstacles, meditations, moods, activities, distractions, and more. The perfect self-care or inspirational gift for women and men, this mindfulness log creates a personal wellness diary that will allow you to save those insights for years to come and cultivate a more balanced life. Additional details: Ideal 5.75” x 8.25” size and durable flexibound format offer plenty of writing space while being small enough to travel easily Easy to write on archival paper takes pen and pencil nicely with 184 lined, acid-free pages Deluxe design with vegan leather cover, foil accents, removable cover band, and helpful ribbon marker make for a lasting keepsake Delicate, contemporary illustrations encourage a calming mindset and lovely backdrop for deep reflection Journal simply with guided meditation prompts, lists, and mood trackers that make it easy to check in with yourself morning and night, relieve stress, and promote positivity Build your collection: Mindfulness is part of Insight Editions’ successful line of Inner World guided journals, including Gratitude, Manifesting, Meditation, Self-Care, Recharge, Connection, and more

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Book SynopsisSpeed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you''ll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of speed reading, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Speed Reading In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: The five-step system- Monday: Speed reading- Tuesday: Remember what you read- Wednesday: Your eyes and effective reading- Thursday: Distractions and solutions- Friday: Reading different types of material for different Table of Contents : Sunday: Learn the 5-Step System that will allow you to easily and accurately identify what you must read and what you can ignore. : Monday: Discover how to increase your reading rate so you can read what you identified as important on "Sunday", quickly. : Tuesday: Practice memory techniques that will ensure you remember what you read when you need it. : Wednesday: Understand how your eyes work and prevent eyestrain no matter where or what you read. : Thursday: Explore the distractions that slow you down and learn how to prevent them allowing you to read in any environment. : Friday: Learn how to vary your technique to suit the material you are reading to ensure you are able to use the information when and where you need it. : Saturday: Develop your own reading programme to ensure effective speed-reading becomes second nature.

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Book SynopsisAre you evil?In Making Evil, Julia Shaw uses a mix of science, popular culture and real-life examples to investigate the darker side of human nature. How similar is your brain to a psychopath's? How many people have murder fantasies? Can AI be evil? Do your sexual proclivities make you a bad person? Who becomes a terrorist? This is a surprising and wickedly entertaining exploration of a darkly compelling subject.Trade ReviewJulia Shaw has crafted a brilliant panorama that elucidates humanity's dark side in her masterpiece, Making Evil. This science-based foundation for studying the minds of sadists, mass murderers, freaks and creeps, as well the new role of tech in promoting evil is presented in a totally engaging fashion -- PHILIP ZIMBARDO, author of The Lucifer EffectWarmly, chattily written . . . Shaw draws knowledgeably on psychological and neuroscientific research * * Guardian * *Most of it is unsettling, shocking or disturbing. It's also rational, intelligent and necessary . . . fascinating and convincing * * Herald * *A book that will provide you with the kind of anecdotes I cherish, but will make you a terrifying date on Match.com * * The Times * *If you are interested in evil, the science behind evil, there are so many studies contained within this book . . . a very entertaining book about evil * * BBC Radio 5 * *Curious readers will be riveted by Shaw's deliberate, rational discussions of such taboos as cyberbullying, homicide, pedophilia and the ways money and power corrupt the souls of formerly good men and women . . . Capably written with a smooth mix of scientific insight and theoretical thought, the book will hopefully inspire empathy and understanding rather than hysteria and condemnation . . . A consistently fascinating journey into the darker sides of the human condition that will push on the boundaries of readers' comfort zones * * Kirkus * *Shaw presents a stimulating and provocative challenge to the traditional meaning of evil. Stimulating and provocative * * Library Journal * *A sober-minded, academically rigorous examination of an oft-sensationalised subject * * Publishers Weekly * *Great read. Buy this book -- TIM LOVEJOY

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Book SynopsisAn AWE-Inspiring Adventure  Automatic writing can do more than merely help you tap into inner guidance. The practice can boost creativity, ignite intuition, and even trigger mystical experiences. - January/February 2022 issue of Unity Magazine. Ever grabbed the steering wheel, and yanked it to the side, just in the nick of time? Or ever picked up the phone to call someone, only to find they’re already there! Inside of each one of us, is an inner wisdom just waiting to come out. It’s the voice that had you turn the wheel or pick up the phone. And this inner knowing has the answers to your most pressing questions. Where do I go? What do I do? Why am I even here? Or even how do I get out of this mess? The answers are closer than you think and with The Automatic Writing Experience (AWE), a revolutionary process to enter a meditative state, put pen to paper, and watch the words flow, you’ll have access to this incredible wisdom anytime you want. And the greatest thing is, you don’t need any particular belief, spirituality, or even gift. This ability to tap in is available to everyone--especially you. In AWE, you’ll quickly and easily learn how to tune into this wisdom, get answers, find direction, and point your ship almost anywhere you desire. You’ll learn more about your life than you ever imagined! And using AWE, you’ll tap into the most powerful manifestation tool, putting the law of attraction into action, helping attract your dreams, and much more.

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times Bestseller that shows why slowing down is the key to getting ahead 'Choose the focused inner stillness that Ryan champions' - Mark Manson #1 Bestselling author The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 'Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distills wisdom. This book is a must read.' Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author, Digital Minimalism 'A life-changing idea: that in order to move forward, we must learn to be still.' - Sophia Amoruso, cofounder and CEO, Girlboss Throughout history, there has been one quality that great leaders, makers, artists and fighters have shared. The Zen Buddhists described it as inner peace, the Stoics called it ataraxia and Ryan Holiday calls it stillness: the ability to be steady, focused and calm in a constantly busy world. Drawing on a wide range of history's greatest thinkers, Holiday shows us how crucial stillness is, and how it can be cultivated in our own lives today. Just as Winston Churchill, Oprah Winfrey and baseball player Sadaharu Oh have done, we can all benefit from stillness to feed into our greater ambitions - whether building a business or simply finding happiness, peace and self-direction. Stillness is the key to the self-mastery, discipline and focus necessary to succeed in this competitive, noisy world.Trade ReviewThe ability to choose the focused inner stillness that Ryan champions is more important than ever. -- Mark Manson #1 Bestselling author, * The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck *Ryan Holiday is among the most psychologically wise writers I know. ... If you struggle to find your center in the increasingly noisy and frenetic world, then this book is for you. -- Angela Duckworth, bestselling author * Grit *Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distills wisdom. This book is a must read. -- Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author * Digital Minimalism *Don't be fooled. Within the pages of this unassuming little book lie a life-changing idea: that in order to move forward, we must learn to be still. Ryan Holiday has done it again. -- Sophia Amoruso, cofounder and CEO, GirlbossWhether you are an athlete, an investor, a writer or an entrepreneur, this little but soulful book will open the door to a healthier, less anxious and more productive life and career. -- Arianna HuffingtonRyan's trilogy of The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy and Stillness is the Key are for sure must-reads. -- Manu Ginobili, 4x NBA champion and Olympic Gold MedalistIn the world today the dangers are many-most notably, the endless distractions and petty battles that make us act without purpose or direction. In this book, through his masterful synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophy, Ryan Holiday teaches us all how to main­tain our focus and presence of mind amid the sometimes over­whelming conflicts and troubles of twenty-first-century life. -- Robert Greene, New York Times bestselling author * The 48 Laws of Power *A timely, vividly realized reminder to slow down and harness the restorative wonders of serenity. -- Kirkus ReviewsRyan Holiday is one of the brilliant writers and minds of our time. In Stillness Is the Key he gives us the blueprint to clear our minds, re­charge our souls, and reclaim our power. -- Jon Gordon, bestselling author * The Energy Bus *Ryan Holiday is a national treasure and a master in the field of self-mastery. In his most compelling book yet, he has mined both the classical literature of the ancient world and cultural touchstones from Mister Rogers to Tiger Woods, and brought his learnings to us in terms that the frantic, distracted, overcaffeinated modern mind can understand and put to use. Highly recommended. -- Steven Pressfield, bestselling author * The War of Art *Highly recommended. Great read. -- CJ McCollum, Portland TrailblazersPraise for Ryan Holiday: '[Ryan is a] self-help sage, who is now a sought-after guru to NFL coaches, Olympians, hip-hop stars, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs . . . [he] translates Stoicism, which had counted emperors and states­men among its adherents during antiquity, into pithy catchphrases and digestible anecdotes for ambitious, twenty-first-century life hackers. -- Alexandra Alter * New York Times *The next Malcolm Gladwell. Ryan Holiday's just brilliant. -- Lance ArmstrongHoliday is an out-of-the-box thinker who likes to take chances. * New York Times Book Review *I don't have many rules in life, but one I never break is: If Ryan Holi­day writes a book, I read it as soon as I can get my hands on it. -- Brian Koppelman, screenwriter and director, * Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen, Billions *Ryan Holiday is one of the most promising young writers of his gen­eration. -- George Raveling, Hall of Fame basketball coach, Nike’s director of international basketball

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Book SynopsisAre you addicted to your phone? Do you find yourself engaging online but unengaged at home with the people right in front of you? Do you spend hours scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, newsfeeds, and YouTube videos? Have your devices become divisive--dividing you from family and friends and, most importantly, God? What would happen if you took some time to fast from social media in order to get social with God and others once more?In the pattern of her popular 40-Day Sugar Fast, Wendy Speake offers you The 40-Day Social Media Fast. This 'screen sabbatical' is designed to help you become fully conscious of your dependence on social media so you can purposefully unplug from screens and plug into real life with the help of a very real God. Take a break from everyone and everything you follow online. Disconnect in order to reconnect with the only One who said 'follow me.'

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Book SynopsisBalance your unique emotional and energetic sensitivities—and avoid taking on other people’s feelings—with these 100 practical activities, rituals, and quizzes, designed specifically for empaths everywhere! If you are an empath, you understand that your unique sensitivity—unusually high awareness of surrounding emotions and energies—can sometimes feel like a challenge. You may find yourself overwhelmed by large groups, worn out by other people’s emotions, or inexplicably uncomfortable in certain places. Finding the time and space—and having the empath-specific tools—to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your own emotions and energy is vital for your self-care. Finally, there’s a book that helps you do just that! In Self-Care for Empaths, you’ll find 100 exercises, quizzes, and rituals that you can incorporate in your daily life to keep you feeling centered, grounded, and energized, including: -Techniques to help you avoid becoming overwhelmed and drained, like building in healthy retreat and recovery time. -Tools for setting stronger boundaries, like learning how to tune in or more mindfully tune out of other people’s energies and emotions. -Tricks for remembering that you’re not responsible for other people’s emotions so you can avoid people-pleasing, rescuing, and codependency. -And tips for honoring your personal gifts and skills, like exercises to connect to the deeper meaning and purpose of your empath nature. With Self-Care for Empaths, you’ll learn how easy it can be to incorporate self-care techniques into your daily routine to stay relaxed, refreshed, and enjoy the magic of your empath abilities.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful guided journal, you'll find brand-new exercises and prompts paired with original passages from The Untethered Soul. These prompts encourage you to fully relate Michael A. Singer's teachings to your personal experiences, allowing you to dive into the teachings and make them a part of your daily life.You'll also discover practices to help you gain distance from your noisy mind, tap into the deeper awareness that is your true essence, and work through the negative emotions that limit your potential. Grounded in traditions of meditation and mindfulness, the new exercises in this transformational journal will show you how to live more fully in the present moment, and achieve lasting joy and self-realisation. If you're ready to open the door to limitless possibilities, The Untethered Soul Guided Journal will lead you to a richer understanding of your relationship to your mind, emotions, and inner energies. And by letting go of difficult past experiences you've held within yourself, you'll learn to access the profound happiness of your true, innermost Self.

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Book SynopsisLife is much too short to give any real amount of f*cks. Who is this book for?People who give too many f*cks to things they shouldn’t give a f*ck about. You have a finite amount of f*cks, spend them wisely.This book contains the word f*ck over 44 thousand times, which is a world record**Probably, I don’t give a f*ck if that’s true or not and I couldn’t be f*cked to count them.

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Book SynopsisA proven-effective CBT approach to help you break the cycle of repetitive negative thinkingIf you suffer from anxiety or depression, chances are you also experience unwanted, distressing, and repetitive thoughts. These negative thoughts are often grounded in anger, guilt, shame, worry, humiliation, resentment, or regret. And the more you try to gain control over these thoughts, the more they seem to spiral out of your control. So, how can you break free from this self-defeating 'mind trap, ' and experience lasting peace and relief? The Negative Thoughts Workbook offers a step-by-step program to help you target and effectively cope with negative thinking patterns. Based on effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, this practical guide outlines a transdiagnostic approach to managing the thoughts that drive your emotional distress and threaten your mental health and well-being. You are not condemned to a life of constant, chaotic, or disturbing thoughts. If you're ready to take shelter from the storm inside your head, the easy-to-follow activities in this evidence-based workbook will help you gain control over your cycles of negative thinking. Discover powerful ways to: Identify your own thinking traps Deal with worry and anxiety Stop rumination before it takes over Confront shame and move beyond regret Find release from resentment

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Book Synopsis'Kaitlyn is leading a revolution by showing us the magic of numbers.' Vex King 'A powerful book' Shaman Durek 'Kaitlyn's work is both refreshing and uplifting for modern-day women.' Emma MumfordYour fate isn't written in the stars, it's in your cosmic code...You know your astrological sign but do you know your numbers? Get to know the ancient art of numerology and the numbers that rule your life.Numerologist Kaitlyn Kaerhart introduces the most important numbers for you and the simple method to discover them. Understand your life path number, personal year cycles, life expression numbers, Karmic lessons and balance numbers. They all have important roles, will help you understand who you are and how to live to your full potential.Find out how numerology works to find clarity and purpose every day.Trade ReviewA powerful book that perfectly captures the importance of patterns through the power of numbers. * Shaman Durek *Kaitlyn is leading a revolution by showing us the magic of numbers. Her work and wisdom is guiding humanity during a time where they need it most. * Vex King *Kaitlyn's work is both refreshing and uplifting for modern-day women. This book will help you understand yourself in grounded and practical ways and help you come home to yourself and find peace. Highly recommend! * Emma Mumford *

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Book SynopsisMindfulness practice can help you reduce stress, improve performance, manage pain and increase wellbeing. These are the reasons why elite athletes, performing artists and business leaders are taking up the practice, and why it is being introduced into the world's most successful companies, banks, business schools - even the US Army.David Michie introduces mindfulness practice and offers innovative solutions to common obstacles. Drawing on ancient Buddhist teachings and contemporary science, he also takes us beyond 'mindfulness lite,' offering lucid instructions on how to experience the pristine nature of one's own consciousness directly - an encounter that is truly life-changing.Written with warmth and good humour, Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate is the ultimate guide to self-discovery. It will make chocolate taste better too!Table of Contents1. Is mindfulness really better than chocolate?2. What is mindfulness and why does it matter?3. How to meditate4. The benefits of meditation and mindfulness5. How mindfulness benefits organisations6. Ten tips for getting into the meditation habit7. How to apply mindfulness in your daily life8. Our mindfulness journey9. How mindfulness makes us happier10. What is mind?11. How to meditate on your own mind12. Healing and the mindEpilogueAcknowledgementsFurther readingNotes

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Book SynopsisA joyful celebration (NPR) that shows us why silence is essential to our sanity and happiness—and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude—from a renowned explorer and acclaimed author. In this astonishing and transformative meditation, Erling Kagge, famed Norwegian explorer and the first person to reach the South Pole alone, explores the silence around us, the silence within us, and the silence we must create. By recounting his own experiences and discussing the observations of poets, artists, and explorers, Kagge shows us what silence is, where it can be found, and why it is now more important than ever.

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Book SynopsisManaging the human side of work Research by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and coauthor of Primal Leadership, has shown that emotional intelligence is a more powerful determinant of good leadership than technical competence, IQ, or vision. Influencing those around us and supporting our own well-being requires us to be self-aware, know when and how to regulate our emotional reactions, and understand the emotional responses of those around us. No wonder emotional intelligence has become one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion. But luckily it’s not just an innate trait: Emotional intelligence is composed of skills that all of us can learn and improve on. In this guide, you’ll learn how to: Determine your emotional intelligence strengths and weaknessesUnderstand and manage your emotional reactionsDeal with difficult peopleMake smarter decisionsBounce back from tough timesHelp your team develop emotional intelligence Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about self-care—especially for Pisces!Take Time for You, Pisces! It’s me time—powered by the zodiac! Welcome star-powered strength and cosmic relief into your life with The Little Book of Self-Care for Pisces. While Pisces may value community, this book truly puts you first. Let the stars be your guide as you learn just how important astrology is to your self-care routine. Discover more about your sign and your ruling element, water, and then find the perfect set of self-care ideas and activities for you. From savoring a home-cooked meal to creating a personal altar, you will find more than one hundred ways to heal your mind, body, and active spirit. It’s stellar self-care especially for you, Pisces!

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Book SynopsisWith in-depth information on electric fencing, watering, and husbandry for ruminants, poultry, and pigs, plus butchering, dairying, and more “If we work hard, we sleep well.” Twenty years ago, when authors Shawn and Beth Dougherty purchased the land they would come to name the Sow’s Ear, the state of Ohio designated it “not suitable for agriculture.” Today, their family raises and grows 90% of their own food. Such self-sufficiency is largely the result of basing their farming practices around intensive pasture management. Pioneered by such luminaries as Allan Savory, Greg Judy, and Joel Salatin, the tenets of holistic grazing—employed mostly by larger-scale commercial operations—have been adapted by the Doughertys to fit their family’s needs. In The Independent Farmstead, The Sow’s Ear model for regenerating the land and growing food—“the best you ever tasted”—is elucidated for others to use and build upon. In witty and welcoming style, The Independent Farmstead covers everything from choosing a species of ruminant and incorporating it into a grass-based system to innovative electric fencing and watering systems, to what to do with all of the milk, meat, and, yes, manure that the self-sustaining farm produces. Within these pages, the Doughertys discuss how to: Find and improve poor, waste, or abused land and develop its natural water resources; Select and purchase the appropriate ruminant for regenerating your farmstead; Apply fencing strategies and pasture management basics; Implement basic, uncomplicated food processing, including large and small animal butchering and cheese making; and Integrate grass, gardens, and livestock to minimize or eliminate the need for off-farm inputs. As the Doughertys write, more and more people today are feeling “the desire for clean, affordable food, unmodified, unprocessed, and unmedicated and the security of local food sourcing for ourselves and our children.” The Independent Farmstead is a must-have resource for those who count themselves as part of this movement: both new and prospective farmers and homesteaders, and those who are interested in switching to grass-based systems. Best of all it’s the kind of rare how-to book that the authors themselves view not as a compendium of one-size-fits-all instructions but as “the beginning of a conversation,” one that is utterly informative, sincere, and inspiring.Trade ReviewChoice- “Literature about small, independent farms might be divided into books that focus broadly on sustainable farming and those that constitute a how-to guide. Here Shawn Dougherty and Beth Dougherty (both have been farmers for several decades) offer a whimsical fusion of practical application and agrarian philosophy to great effect. Unlike most monographs on the subject, this volume begins with the assertion that plant life, pasture, and forage (in particular) form the core of an effective small farmstead. From this foundation, the Dougherty’s discuss practical aspects of forage, including water, grasses, and fencing, as well as the dynamics of intensive rotational processes. A good portion of the book is devoted to leveraging forage using livestock, particularly ruminants. Their clear favorite is the dairy cow, although they do discuss the virtues of sheep, goats, and swine—but little on beef. The latter part of the work discusses the harvesting of meat and milk and the appropriate use of by-products. The book’s entertaining approach is tempered by a realistic view of the mindset required to productively nurture and incorporate the rigors of an independent farmstead into one’s lifestyle. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.” Booklist- "As mortifying and implausible as creating one’s own self-sustaining farmstead might sound to most city folk, the Doughertys, who embarked on their own farmstead 20 years ago, make the venture entirely feasible—even ennobling in the face of climate change—on as little as a half-acre of land. In a conversational style that is both welcoming and reality-based, the authors offer a big-picture plan—selecting property, sourcing water, building soil, choosing ruminants (chickens, goats, sheep, pigs, or cattle)—that is fully supported by a level of detail both practical and comforting to anyone new to the idea. Some examples: milking techniques for cows and goats, what grasses or fencing to consider for which animals, slaughtering techniques, watering tanks, and using paddocks for livestock. Highly recommended for libraries where such farmsteads are even remotely possible.”Library Journal, Starred Review- "Husband and wife Shawn and Beth ­Dougherty have written about the 'self-sustaining' grass-based farming movement on their blog, ­onecowrevolution.wordpress.com. Their first book, a well-organized overview of managing a diversified ‘farmstead,' takes the concept of backyard hobby farming to the next level. Drawing on their 20 years of experience on the Sow’s Ear Farm in eastern Ohio, the Doughertys offer practical know-how on a variety of farming topics, with photos and philosophical considerations of their methods. Although not exhaustive on any given issue, there is enough information for most readers to get started with confidence. They encourage readers to adopt holistic and creative problem-solving techniques. Oft-ignored subjects such as seasonal rhythms and interpersonal dynamics—the 'people aspect' of the farm ecosystem—are addressed. Easily navigable sections let readers skim as needed, but the conversational style lends a cohesive narrative. With a compelling foreword by holistic farmer Joel Salatin, this is right at home on a workbench or bedside table. VERDICT A solid choice for those embarking on a serious animal-based hobby or enterprise, aspiring homesteaders, and sustainable farmers who already have basic knowledge of animal husbandry and agriculture. The authors’ blog provides a nice supplement; for more introductory guides, try Carleen Madigan’s 'Backyard Homestead' books.”Modern Farmer- "Shawn and Beth Dougherty divulge how they used intensive pasture management to transform 24 seemingly uncultivable Ohio acres into a thriving livestock and vegetable operation capable of feeding their family of 10. Expect clear-eyed advice on rotational grazing methods, improving soil fertility, and much more." “With grace and grit, Shawn and Beth show you how to cultivate and care for an often overlooked but integrally important part of our food chain—grass—as well as the diverse livestock that transform pasture into the most wholesome foods on earth.”--David Asher, author of The Art of Natural Cheesemaking“Shawn and Beth cover a broad range of topics in this readable and user-friendly book. They manage to touch on most of the essential information a small-scale farmer needs to graze a cow and make cheese, feed the waste milk to the pigs and make bacon, and practice sustainable land use and animal husbandry along the way.”--Sarah Flack, author of The Art and Science of Grazing “Playing off its title, this informative, companionable book could be called The Interdependent Farmstead: It notes how a successful operation relies on interactions among animals, soil, grass, sunlight, and community as well as human ingenuity and, invariably, humor. The book’s wisdom is that building on these synergies helps one realize the potential of any given piece of land.”--Judith D. Schwartz, author of Cows Save the Planet and Water In Plain Sight“In The Independent Farmstead, Shawn and Beth Dougherty have rooted a wealth of practical and useful farming information in the fertile soil of social and economic reality and timeless ecological wisdom. Their farm is a grass-based homestead, and their personal story is compelling, but their insights are important for beginning or experienced farmers of any type or scale who don’t yet know—or have forgotten—what real farming is about.”--John Ikerd, professor emeritus of agricultural economics, University of Missouri

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Book SynopsisStart a successful business mid-life When you think of someone launching a start-up, the image of a twenty-something techie probably springs to mind. However, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are just as likely to start businesses and reinvent themselves later in life. Never Too Old to Get Rich is an exciting roadmap for anyone age 50+ looking to be their own boss and launch their dream business. This book provides up-to-date resources and guidance for launching a business when you''re 50+. There are snappy profiles of more than a dozen successful older entrepreneurs, describing their inspirational journeys launching businesses and nonprofits, followed by Q&A conversations, and pull-out boxes containing action steps. The author walks you through her three-part fitness program: guidelines for becoming financially fit, physically fit, and spiritually fit, before delving more deeply into how would-be entrepreneurs over 50 can succeed. Describes how you can Table of ContentsForeword ix Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xvii Introduction 1 Also by Kerry Hannon 13 Part I Turning a Passion Into a Business Chapter 1 Lights, Camera, Action 17 Chapter 2 Money Maven 33 Chapter 3 Military to Merlot 47 Chapter 4 Cockpit to the Coffee Shop 65 Chapter 5 Bejeweled 73 Chapter 6 Scooting Ahead 81 Chapter 7 Write Stuff 91 Chapter 8 Horsing Around 99 Part II Building a Winning Senior–Junior Partnership Chapter 9 Ginning Things Up 113 Chapter 10 The Whole Million-Dollar Package 125 Chapter 11 Cookie Contessas 135 Part III The Path to Social Entrepreneurship Chapter 12 Girl Power 147 Chapter 13 Food, Glorious Food 157 Chapter 14 Hope in Harlem 167 Chapter 15 The Magic of Music 177 Part IV Winning Strategies of Female Entrepreneurs Chapter 16 Health and Happiness 189 Chapter 17 Chilling Out 201 Chapter 18 Design from Within 211 Chapter 19 Nutty for Opera 221 Chapter 20 The Holistic Path 231 Afterword 247 Index 249

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 How I Became Intimately Involved with My Car, and Why You Should Too 2 Conventions Used in This Book 3 How I Picture You 4 How This Book Is Organized 5 Icons Used in This Book 7 Where to Go from Here 8 Beyond the Book 8 Part 1: Getting to Know Your Vehicle 9 Chapter 1: Things Every Driver Should Know 11 Before You Tackle Any Job 12 How to Fill ’Er Up Yourself 16 How to Open the Hood 17 How to Take Anything Apart — and Get It Back Together Again 18 How to Use a Jack Safely 20 How to Change a Tire 23 How to Get In When You’re Locked Out 28 Chapter 2: Preventive Maintenance: A Monthly Under-the-Hood Check 31 Getting Your Bearings under the Hood 32 Check the Air Filter 33 Check the Accessory Belts 34 Check the Battery 35 Check the Coolant 38 Check the Hoses 40 Check the Dipsticks 40 Check the Brake Fluid 44 Check the Wiring 46 Check the Windshield Washer Fluid 46 Check and Replace Windshield Wipers 46 Check the Tires 47 Drive and Enjoy! 47 Chapter 3: The Way to Your Car’s Heart Is through Your Toolbox 49 Shopping for Tools 50 Screwdrivers 50 Screwholders 52 Wrenches 53 Pliers 57 Gauges 59 Work Lights 61 Jacks 62 Jack Stands 63 Creepers 63 Fire Extinguishers 64 Funnels 64 More Things to Carry in Your Vehicle 65 Chapter 4: What Makes It Go? The Inner Secrets of Your Car Revealed! 69 Keeping Your Owner’s Manual Handy 70 Introducing the Engine Control Unit (ECU) 72 What Makes Your Vehicle Start? 72 What Makes Your Vehicle Run? 77 What Makes Your Vehicle Stop? 80 Part 2: Powering Up with Air, Fuel, and Fire 83 Chapter 5: The Electrical System: Your Car’s Spark of Life 85 Introducing the Engine Control Unit (ECU) 85 The Starting System 87 The Charging System 90 The Ignition System 92 Warning Lights and Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL) 100 Other Electrical Gadgets 101 Chapter 6: Keeping Your Electrical System in Tune 103 Determining Whether Your Vehicle Needs a Tune-up 104 Changing Your Spark Plugs 105 Replacing a Battery 118 Changing Fuses 121 Dealing with Headlights and Directional Signals 123 Chapter 7: The Traditional Fuel System: The Heart and Lungs of Your Car 129 Basic Fuel System Components 130 Following Fuel through the Fuel Injectors 134 The Engine Block: Where the Fuel System and Ignition System Meet 139 Supercharging with Turbochargers 144 The Exhaust System 145 Chapter 8: Keeping Your Fuel System in Tune 149 Maintaining Your Air Filter 150 Replacing a Fuel Filter 153 Servicing the PCV Valve 156 Troubleshooting Catalytic Converters 159 Checking the Compression in the Cylinders 160 What to Do When All Else Fails 163 Chapter 9: Diesels For Dummies 165 Clean Diesels: Nontoxic Newcomers 165 The Pros and Cons of Diesels 167 What Makes It Go? 168 The Fuel System 171 The Electrical System 175 The Emissions System 176 Caring for Your Diesel 177 Getting Started on a Frosty Morning 182 Finding a Reliable Diesel Mechanic 184 Chapter 10: From Horses to Hybrids: Alternatively Powered Vehicles 185 Ethanol 186 Flex-fuel Vehicles 188 Hybrids 188 Electric Vehicles (EV) 192 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles 194 Part 3: Staying Cool and In Control 197 Chapter 11: The Cooling System Up Close 199 Coolant/Antifreeze 200 The Radiator 201 The Fan 204 The Water Pump 204 The Thermostat 205 The Heater Core 205 The Transmission Cooler 206 Air Conditioning 206 Chapter 12: Keeping Your Car from Getting Heartburn 207 Overcoming Overheating 208 Checking and Adding Liquid to Your Cooling System 210 Flushing Your System and Changing Your Coolant 215 Finding Leaks in the Cooling System 221 Buying and Replacing Hoses and Hose Clamps 224 Repairing Leaks in the Cooling System 230 Adjusting and Replacing Accessory Belts 233 Replacing Your Thermostat 234 Servicing Air Conditioners 236 Chapter 13: Oil: Keeping Your Car Young and Happy 239 How Oil Benefits Your Vehicle 240 What You Should Know about Oil 242 Choosing the Right Oil for Your Vehicle 245 How Often You Should Change Your Oil 247 How to Change Your Oil Yourself 248 Chapter 14: It’s the Brakes! 257 Brake System Basics 257 Drum Brakes 262 The Parking Brake 266 Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) 268 Other Electronic Braking Systems 269 Brake Assist (BA) 269 Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) 270 Chapter 15: Be a Buddy to Your Brakes and Bearings 271 Checking Your Brake System 273 Getting at Your Brakes 279 Checking and Packing Wheel Bearings 287 Flushing and Changing Brake Fluid 291 Bleeding Your Brakes 293 Adjusting Your Parking Brake 296 Checking Anti-Lock Brakes 297 Part 4: Smoothing the Ride: Steering and Suspension, Tires and Transmissions 299 Chapter 16: Steering and Suspension Systems Smooth the Way 301 The Steering System 301 Suspension Systems 307 Chapter 17: How to Keep Your Car from Getting Sore Feet: Tires, Alignment, and Balancing 317 Tire Construction 318 The Secrets on Your Sidewalls, Revealed! 320 Types of Tires 325 Specialized Tire Systems 326 Tips for Buying Tires 329 Caring for Your Tires 331 Dealing with Defective Tires 341 Chapter 18: Take the Drive Train: Understanding and Maintaining Your Transmission without Losing Your Mind 343 The Drive Train 344 How Power Flows through the Drive Train 345 Manual Transmissions 350 Automatic Transmissions 354 Troubleshooting Your Drive Train 358 Taking Care of Your Clutch 360 Undertaking Transmission Repairs Wisely 362 How to Keep from Driving Your Transmission Crazy 364 Part 5: Staying Safe and Dealing with Emergencies 367 Chapter 19: Staying Safe on the Road 369 Air Bags 370 Side Impact Protection Systems (SIPS) 376 Adjustable Devices 377 Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats 378 Smart Seat Belts 383 “Eyes” in the Back of Your Vehicle 384 Brake-Shift Interlocks 387 Traction Control Systems (TCS) 387 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 388 Rollover Stability Control (RSC) 390 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 391 Telematics: How Cars Communicate 391 Chapter 20: Troubleshooting Leaks, Squeaks, Smells, and Strange Sensations 395 Sounds 396 Squeaks, Rattles, and Vibrations 399 Smells 400 Smoke 402 Leaks 403 Strange Sensations 405 Directional Signals 406 Chapter 21: What to Do If Your Car Drops Dead or Won’t Start 407 Getting Off the Road Safely 407 Troubleshooting the Problem 410 Handling a Vehicle That Overheats on a Hot Day 413 Overheating When It Isn’t Hot Outside 414 If Your Vehicle Won’t Start 415 Chapter 22: When All Else Fails: Finding and Dealing with a Good Mechanic 419 Choosing a Service Facility 420 Finding a Reliable Service Facility 423 Evaluating a Facility 425 Getting the Best Possible Deal 427 Complaining Effectively 433 Part 6: Helping Your Vehicle Look Its Best 439 Chapter 23: Keeping Your Vehicle Clean and Beautiful 441 Environmentally Safe Ways to Clean Your Vehicle 443 Cleaning the Exterior 443 Cleaning and polishing your vehicle 451 Cleaning under the Hood 454 Cleaning the Interior 456 Remembering Those Final Touches 461 Chapter 24: Bodywork: Getting Rid of Dings, Dents, and Other Hard Knocks 463 Getting Rid of Rust 464 Removing Small Dents and Dings 467 Filling Small Dents and Holes 468 Touching Up Your Paint Job 470 Installing New Weatherstripping or Patching the Old 472 Dealing with Damaged Windshields 473 Turning to the Pros for Larger Repairs 474 Part 7: The Part of Tens 479 Chapter 25: The Ten Most Important Preventive Maintenance Measures 481 Change the Oil Frequently and Regularly 482 Do a Monthly Under-the-Hood Check 482 Check the Tire Inflation and Alignment 482 Keep the Interior Clean 482 Wash the Vehicle Frequently and Keep It Out of the Sun 483 Get Rid of Rust 483 Change the Filters 483 Change the Coolant 484 Lubricate the Moving and Rubber Parts 484 Get Scheduled Maintenance to Keep Warranties Valid 485 Chapter 26: Ten “Eco-Logical” Ways to Save Fuel 487 Take a Look under the Hood 488 Start Up without Warming Up 489 Drive Eco-Logically 489 Structure Trips to Save Fuel 491 Fill ’Er Up Eco-Logically 491 Keep Your Side Windows Shut and the AC Turned Off 492 Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated 492 Clean Out the Junk 492 Keep Your Vehicle Waxed 493 Use a Trailer Instead of a Roof Rack 493 Appendix A: A Practical Glossary of Automotive Terms 495 Appendix B: Specifications and Maintenance Records 527 Specifications Record 528 Maintenance Record 529 Index 535

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Book SynopsisIt's Robert Kiyosaki's position that "It is our educational system that causes the gap between the rich and everyone else." He laid the foundation for many of his messages in the international best-seller Rich Dad Poor Dad -- the #1 Personal Finance book of all time -- and in Why the Rich Are Getting Richer, he makes his case...In this book, the reader will learn why the gap between the rich and everyone else grows wider. In this book, the reader will get an explanation of why savers are losers. In this book, the reader will find out why debt and taxes make the rich richer. In this book, the reader will learn why traditional education actually causes many highly educated people, such as Robert's poor dad, to live poorly. In this book, the reader will find out why going to school, working hard, saving money, buying a house, getting out of debt, and investing for the long term in the stock market is the worst financial advice for most people. In this book, the reader will learn the answers Robert found on his life-long search, after repeatedly asking the question, "When will we learn about money?" In this book, the reader will find out why real financial education may never be taught in schools. In this book, the reader will find out "What financially education is...really."

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Book SynopsisIn Walking with Trees, Glennie Kindred takes us on an intimate and profoundly connecting walk with thirteen of our native trees. She leads us into their worlds and opens our hearts to their wonders, their qualities and their potential to heal. This is a book about relationships and inter-relationships: Our relationship with the trees, their relationships with each other and with the natural world around them, and the flow of our communal relationship, past and present, which affects us all as the web of life on Earth. Illustrated with the authors exquisite pencil drawings, Glennie's passion for trees is infectious, and inspires us to look more closely, listen more intently and walk with trees more often. She shares her stories and encounters with trees and weaves together many ways to deepen our engagement with them, from growing them, harvesting and using them for medicine, food, and craftwork. She also encourages us to find our way into a more subtle and intuitive relationship with the trees, as part of our journey to heal our fractured relationship with the Earth. As with all of Glennie's books, the seasonal cycles and the Earth festivals are interwoven and provide further ways to deepen our journey with trees. This is a book about possibilities, for those who care for our environment. This is a book that reminds you of what you might have missed or forgotten, and reminds you of your power. This is a book of our time, where we recognise our deep interconnectivity with the trees, with all of life and with the Earth herself. It inspires us to open our arms and hearts wide, and joyfully embrace the changes.

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Book SynopsisRobert Scheinfeld, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The 11th Element, is back with a guide to help people make money a non-issue in their lives. No matter how well people play, and no matter how much money they pile up while playing, they just can't win the money game.Table of ContentsForeword viiJack Canfield Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1. The Rules of the Game 1 Chapter 2. The Three Haunting Questions 11 Chapter 3. Leaving Hollywood in the Dust 25 Chapter 4. The White Knight Comes Riding In 33 Chapter 5. How Money Really Gets Created 43 Chapter 6. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall 55 Chapter 7. Turning on Your X-Ray Vision 63 Chapter 8. The Treasure Hunt of the Century 73 Chapter 9. Jumping into the Driver’s Seat 83 Chapter 10. Putting Your Foot on the Gas 95 Chapter 11. Busting Loose 117 Chapter 12. Postcards from the Road 137 Chapter 13. Playing without Limits or Restrictions 163 Chapter 14. The Dialogues 189 Chapter 15. The Invitations 207 Appendix Adding Fuel to the Fire 217 Notes 227

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Book SynopsisWe live such busy lives, rushing from one thing to the next, that we barely give ourselves time to catch our breath. But what would happen if we aimed for less? Every area of our lives can benefit from streamlining; when you cut out the things you don't need, you leave room for the positive things that you want to focus on. By learning to prioritize and pare things down, you'll feel the benefits across all areas of your life - above all, you'll feel less stressed and more fulfilled. And it's easy to do, too, if you take it one step at a time. This book shows you how to do just that, empowering you to tune in to the power of less. Filled with practical tips and ideas, this little book will guide you to a simpler way of life. The topics covered include how to:- Stress less - Reduce screen time - Minimize clutter - Shop sustainably - Make the most of your "me time" By choosing a lifestyle that is less busy, less cluttered and less stressful, you will instantly feel healthier and happier.

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Book Synopsis In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving, Ross Bentley explains in plain language how you can train yourself to become a true performance driver. With the promise of autonomous vehicles in our near future, and current cars equipped with 'driver aides,' it's not hard to feel like the art (and science) of performance driving has been all but lost. Don't lose hope! For every device designed to take the act of driving out of your hands, the desire to actively participate in driving a car becomes even stronger for driving enthusiasts. In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of High-Performance Driving, you will learn exactly how to become an even better performance-oriented driver; whether it's to enjoy a twisty mountain highway, to take that secret back-road route to work, or even participate in a track day on a racing circuit. From how to best use your car'

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Book SynopsisYou betta work! Pocket RuPaul Wisdom contains only the fiercest advice from the supermodel of the world. Learn how to sissy that walk, sashay, shanté, and slay the runway.In Pocket RuPaul Wisdom, Ru shows off her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. Full of insights into love, identity, glamour and performance, this collection of quotes is perfect for Drag Race fans and anyone seeking wisdom from the ultimate queer icon.‘If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?’‘We all came into the world naked. The rest is all drag.’‘I can barely speak English, but I’m fluent in throwing shade.’Sometimes we all need a little Ru in our lives.

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Book SynopsisIt is time for a new sexual revolution. It's time to take sexy back.The very notion of sexual pleasure has long been hijacked from women. Today's sexual climate leaves little to no space for honoring the complexities of sex-sex as pleasure, sex as connection, sex as creative expression, sex as communication, and sex as healing. This is particularly true for young women navigating today's dating world, who need to be able to identify which sexual choices feel authentic, pleasurable, and joyful, and which ones leave them feeling "less-than."In Taking Sexy Back, relationship expert Alexandra Solomon-author of Loving Bravely-offers a powerful and holistic approach to help you reclaim your sexuality, communicate your desires, draw boundaries, be safe, and build the satisfying relationships you truly want. Regardless of your current relationship status, you'll learn to cultivate your own sexual self-awareness and use that awareness to create sexual experiences that elevate, connect, expand, and heal you.Sex is about more than what your partner enjoys or finds sexy. It's about more than having an orgasm or finding the "right" positions. This book offers a road map to help you reclaim your sexual power. It offers time and space to think and feel, and to ask yourself the important question-what do you want?

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Whatever your personal path and personal goals in life, Women and the Art of War provides effective strategies, tactics, and practical examples you need to increase your probability of achieving success. While very highly recommended for community, college, and university library collections."-- Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisThe book that every parent needs. Written by the expert child psychologist, Dr Elizabeth Kilbey, from Channel 4''s The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds. ''Children who get too much screen time are at risk of anxiety disorders'' - BBC NewsThis is the book that every parent with a child under the age of 11 (in the latency stage of brain development) needs in order to navigate the tricky pathway of how much screen time to allow on a daily basis. Play has gone from a physical, creative experience using toys and imagination to something that now involves sitting down alone for hours at a time. Parents are dealing with children who don''t listen to them, who are unable to concentrate for very long, who refuse to do homework and who constantly battle against them for more screen time. In this book, Dr Elizabeth Kilbey will offer tangible, practical advice about how to ''unplug'' your child from their device so their online time doesn''t

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Book Synopsis'This book will open your eyes, mind and heart to a way of being in the world that will make our world a better and more caring one.' ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU, author of The Book of JoyUbuntu is an ancient Southern African philosophy about how to live life well, together. It is a belief in a universal human bond, which says: I am only because you are. It means that if you can see everyone as fully human, connected to you by their humanity, you will never be able to treat others as disposable or without worth. By embracing the philosophy of ubuntu it's possible to overcome division and be stronger together in a world where the wise build bridges and the foolish build walls.These 14 beautifully illustrated lessons from the Rainbow Nation are an essential toolkit to helping us all to live better, together. In stories, practical lessons and applications that recognise our common humanity, our connectedness and interdependence, Everyday Ubuntu helps us to make sense of the world and our place in it.Exploring ideas of kindness and forgiveness, tolerance and the power of listening, this definitive guide offers practical tips on how we can all benefit from embracing others and living a more fulfilling life as part of the large family to which we all belong.__________What readers are saying about Everyday Ubuntu:***** 'A concept we should all live by.'***** 'Lots of little gems to help with everyday life.'***** 'Must read... Very inspiring and thought-provoking.'

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Book SynopsisAn Invitation to Listen to Your Soul’s Calling How do you define "growing up"? Does it mean you achieve certain cultural benchmarks—a steady income, paying taxes, marriage, and children? Or does it mean leaving behind the expectations of others and growing into the person you were meant to be? If you find yourself in a career, place, relationship, or crisis you never foresaw or that seems at odds with your beliefs about who you are, it means your soul is calling on you to reexamine your path. With Living an Examined Life, James Hollis offers an essential guidebook for anyone at a crossroads in life. Here this acclaimed author guides you through 21 areas for self-inquiry and growth, challenging you to: • Recover Personal Authority—how to stop living in response to the expectations placed on you • Choose Meaning Over Happiness—why seeking truth instead of entertaining distractions ultimately leads to greater fulfillment • Exorcise the Ghosts of the Past That Bind You—how the voices that haunt you can lead you to grow • Bestow Love on the Unlovable Parts of You—recovering the guiding force concealed in your Shadow • Construct a Mature Spirituality—the five essential elements of integrating meaning and mystery into your life • Seize Permission to Be Who You Really Are—the challenge of fully showing up for your life With his trademark eloquence and insight, Dr. Hollis offers Living an Examined Life to inspire you toward a life of personal authority, integrity, and fulfillment. "It is my hope that this book will be a tool to recover your respect for that which abides deeply within," writes Dr. Hollis. "You will not be spared disappointment or suffering. But you can know the depth and dignity of an authentic journey, of being a real player in your time on this turning planet, and your life will become more interesting, taking you deeper than ever before."

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