Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisThe Outer Hebrides lie 40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. Culturally distinct from early prehistory, the islands contain a wealth of historical and archaeological monuments, including the standing stones at Callanish, the magnificent St Clement’s church at Rodel as well as numerous brochs, castles, Pitish houses, croft houses and industrial and military buildings. In addition to descriptions of key historic sites from prehistory onwards and gazetteers covering every place of historical interest, this book also traces the development of the modern environment and landscape of the islands, enabling the visitor to appreciate the sites within their historical and cultural context.Trade Review'In short, this is an excellent and informative book, one which – I suspect – many people will carry in the glove compartment of their car while driving north or south through these islands’ -- Donald Murray, * Stornoway Gazette *'A well-researched guide covering all facets of island life… this book is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their knowledge of Scottish history' * Scottish Field *

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Book SynopsisIf you’re worried about your child making friends or being bullied, read this book.Every child feels like a social outcast at times — we all have, it’s a badge of growing up. But for some children, a host of factors lead to longer periods of exclusion. It’s heartbreaking to watch but now, renowned education, social skills and ADHD expert, Caroline Maguire, offers clear guidance and support so you can help your child turn things around fast – even in just a few weeks. Bringing together a decade of work with families dealing with chronic social dilemmas, you’ll discover how to use Caroline’s highly effective Play Better Plan to help your child thrive again. Through a series of social strategies and skills including how to target behaviours for change, understanding how children learn and how to choose alternative behaviours, you’ll discover how you can be the best coach for your child and quite literally help them change their life.This book is for every parent who has ever worried about their child fitting it - because no one wants to ever hear their child ask why will no one play with me?Trade ReviewParents worry when their kids struggle academically, but they lose sleep when their kids don't have friends. This is the book that will teach those parents how to help their child be more socially successful, happier, and more confident. For the families who need it, this book will be a great relief. * Dr. Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, Psychologist and Author *This book is a game changer; it is going to transform the lives of so many children (and parents) for the better. Caroline Maguire’s passion and knowledge to help parents find real-life, functional solutions to their children’s social skills are showcased front and center with this book. Why Will No One Play with Me? is a reader-friendly, practical guide, a beacon of hope and actionable help for a problem parents too often think they’ll have to live with for life. Once you read this book, you’ll see why you’ll never have to hear your child ask that heartbreaking question again. * Dr. Ned Hallowell, Best-selling Author of Driven to Distraction *

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Book SynopsisTara Brach is an internationally renowned teacher of mindfulness, meditation, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. She is the author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold, and her weekly podcasted talk and meditation is downloaded by over 3 million people each month. Tara is the senior teacher and founder of Insight Meditation Center of Washington, DC. She lives in Great Falls, VA with her husband and dog.Trade ReviewRadical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our pain, fear and anxieties, and to step lightly yet firmly on the path of understanding and compassion. Please enjoy this nourishing and healing book. * Thich Nhat Hanh *an insightful, warmhearted and important contribution to the emerging field of therapeutic mindfulness * Tara Bennett-Goleman *Offers gentle wisdom and tender healing * Jack Kornfield *A clear, practical and caring guide...essentials * Sharon Salzberg *

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Book SynopsisFind your fresh start by learning how to cope with anxiety and become a calmer, happier and more grounded person with this simple and accessible guide''Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life'' Daily Mail_______This is a book for anyone experiencing anxiety, guiding you through simple ways to ease panic, dread and fear in the uncertainty of modern life.The Anxiety Solution is a simple and inspiring guide to reducing anxiety from former sufferer and qualified clinical hypnotherapist, and host of The Calmer You podcast, Chloe Brotheridge.Chloe will help you understand why we feel anxious and will equip you with techniques to help manage the symptoms and start living a happier, more confident life.Based on the latest scientific research and her unique programme which has already helped hundreds of clients, The Anxiety Solution will show you how to regain contrTrade ReviewThe Anxiety Solution is your roadmap to a calmer, happier and more confident you. * from publisher's description *Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life * Daily Mail *A barnstorming debut * Balance *Brotheridge has a clear and simple method to help readers break free from the cycle of panic and dread, by arming them with various tools and techniques * Scotsman *This is a book for anyone experiencing anxiety - at home, in school or at work, in social situations or on their own - one that will benefit everyone from worried mums to stressed teens * Eastern Daily Press, Top 10 Books on Mental Health & Psychology *A clear and simple method to help readers break free from the cycle of panic and dread by arming them with various tools and techniques that can retrain the brain's thinking * Wise Living Magazine *

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Book SynopsisSusan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self.A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow DownHearing the words be good to yourself first, then to others was like being struck by lightning.Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inward and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at the office, at school, or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happier. But what if b

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Book Synopsis‘Our favourite stylist is back – we can't stop drooling over Selina Lake's new book...’ Mollie Makes In Natural Living Style, Selina Lake reveals how to create a beautiful and stylish home that is as natural, plastic-free and sustainable as possible. In Inspirations, Selina starts by revealing the concepts that inspire her: natural decor, living simply, mindful consumption, recycling, upcycling and reducing plastic waste. She looks at materials suited to the natural living look, including wood, bamboo, cork, recycled glass and upcycled materials. In Textures, she focuses on organic fabrics, fibres such as coir and rattan and eco-friendly paints. Finally, she shows how to style the home using lighting, decorative objects, vintage pieces, garden flowers and house plants. In the second section, Natural Living Spaces, Selina shows how sustainability and style can go hand in hand in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and even utility rooms. In The Natural Garden, she steps outside to discuss green gardening, growing your own produce and venturing further afield to camp, travel and explore. Throughout, eco-friendly tips and hints will inspire those who want to lighten their footprint on the planet. Last but not least, the Natural Resources section will help readers get the look and create a sustainable, eco-friendly home of their own.Trade Review‘the best new books on eco-living’ – The Sunday TimesThey say change starts at home. What I’ve come away with from Natural Living Styleare all kinds of ideas for reducing plastics and waste around the home in favour of natural or greener alternatives. As it turns out, they can be functional, sustainable and That’s inspired living. – Try Small ThingsBeautifully illustrated with photography by Rachel Whiting, ‘Natural Living Style’ will motivate you to take the next steps to living well, happy in the knowledge that you are making a difference now and for future generations. – Arkansas Democrat GazetteLake demonstrates how to make your home ecofriendly, while not sacrificing style. – Flea Market Décor

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Book SynopsisWhen Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.

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Book SynopsisA fun and fabulous take on the art of making mistakes. Erik Kessels celebrates imperfection and failure and shows why they are an essential part of the creative process.Trade Review"A concise manifesto on how consistent failure, or by embracing imperfection, you can question possibilities and the status quo."—ItsNiceThat.com"A wonderfully imperfect collection of photos and pearls of wisdom" —Sweet"Work by expert photographers capturing serendipitous absurdities alongside found photos of real #fails" —Guardian"An impassioned plea on behalf of the importance of making mistakes in creativity. Part photobook, part manifesto... imperfection and failure are something to be celebrated" —Crafts"[A] pocket-size pep talk that you can pull out whenever you’ve accidentally shoved your finger in front of the viewfinder of an important moment" —Dazeddigital.com"Packed with over 150 tips, quotes and anecdotes about imperfection in creative disciplines" —House Seven"Kessels highlights the illogical, and humorous, design mishaps which break up the banality of our urban surroundings" —New Design"In his light-hearted look at failure in image-making, Kessels argues that the artists who work with trickery and imperfections should challenge received perceptions about mistakes" —BBC.com"[Kessels has] been recognised for his astounding ability to establish narrative themes through found imagery... Failed It! is a fine example of such skill" —AnOtherMag.com"The path to invention, Kessels seems to suggest, is one that can be paved with mistakes. And some bloody good laughs along the way" —Creative Review"[Kessels] shows how mistakes can be turned into ideas, and failure into success" —Financial Times Weekend"When you give someone a book about how to "screw things up successfully", you admittedly run the risk that they'll take it the wrong way. That said, once they've dippid into Kessel's lively celebration of the slip-up, forgiveness is bound to follow. Deserving of a place on bookshelves for its humorous photography alone."Crafts"The pictures in Failed It!... Feel novel."Wired Online

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Book SynopsisDale Carnegie, known as 'the arch-priest of the art of making friends', pioneered the development of personal business skills, self-confidence and motivational techniques. His books - most notably How to Win Friends and Influence People - have sold tens of millions worldwide and, even in today's changing climate, they remain as popular as ever.

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring visual guide to a richer life.  “If there’s a thinker to steal from, it’s Jessica Hagy.”—Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist and Newspaper Blackout How to Be Interesting is passionate, positive, down-to-earth, and irrepressibly upbeat, combining fresh and pithy life lessons, often just a sentence or two, with deceptively simple diagrams and graphs. Each of the book's more than 100 spreads will nudge readers a little bit further out of their comfort zones and into a place where suddenly everything is possible. It’s about taking chance—but also about taking daily vacations. About being childlike, not childish. It’s about ideas, creativity, risk. It’s about trusting your talents and doing only what you want—but having the courage to get lost and see where the path leads. Because it’s what you don’t know that’s interesting.  

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Book SynopsisWhat is a good psychopath? McNab is a diagnosed psychopath but he is a GOOD PSYCHOPATH. Unlike a BAD PSYCHOPATH, he is able to dial up or down qualities such as ruthlessness, fearlessness, conscience and empathy to get the very best out of himself – and others – in a wide range of situations.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to create order in your home and life with this “chatty and personal” (Chicago Tribune) guide from the FlyLady “Take off with FlyLady! Her down-to-earth writing will help anyone who desires to be lifted free from the chaos and confusion disorder causes.”—Pam Young and Peggy Jones, coauthors of Sidetracked Home Executives: From Pigpen to Paradise Fly out of CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome) into Order—one baby step at a time.With her special blend of housecleaning tips, humor, and musings about daily life, Marla Cilley, a.k.a. The FlyLady, shows you how to manage clutter and chaos and get your home—and your life—in order. Drawn from the lessons and tools used in her popular mentoring program, the FlyLady system helps you create doable housekeeping routines and break down overwhelming chores into manageable missions that will restore peace to your home&

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Book Synopsis ''If you''re thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction....I''m grateful to Andy for helping me on this journey.'' BILL GATES''It''s kind of genius'' EMMA WATSON Feeling stressed about Covid/Brexit/everything? Try this...Demystifying meditation for the modern world: an accessible and practical route to improved health, happiness and well being, in as little as 10 minutes.Andy Puddicombe, founder of the celebrated Headspace, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes out of their day to sit in the now. Here he shares his simple to learn, but highly effective techniques of meditation. * Rest an anxious, busy mind* Find greater ease when faced with difficult emotions, thoughts, circumstances* Improve focus and concentration * Sleep better* Achieve new levels of calm and fulfillment. The benefits of mindfulness and meditation Trade ReviewThe expert's expert - Britain's top meditation guru. * The Times *Learn to live in the moment with GET SOME HEADSPACE by top meditation guru Andy Puddicombe. His practical guide will help you de-stress and have a calmer, happier life. * Grazia *'If you've always wanted to try meditation, then this is the perfect guide to 'mindfulness' and finding yourself ten minutes of Zen'. * Scotsman Magazine *Andy bubbles over with enthusiasm and is so easy to follow that most of us leave convinced and with every intention of an attempt to sustain our relaxed/alert state. * Easy Living *A quiet mind is the key to feeling less stressed, less tired and having a new level of calm and contentment. * Woman's Way *

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Book SynopsisWith over 30 years'' experience in helping people successfully change their lives for the better, Paul McKenna Ph.D. is perfectly placed to help you take control of your anxieties for good. This accessible guide - offering simple tips and exercises for change and including a free hypnotic trance download - is all you need to gain perspective, stay relaxed and increase self-confidence.What people are saying...''I wish I had discovered this sooner . . . it helped immensely . . . I felt incredibly calm, fearless, in control'' -- ***** Reader review''Gives you a clearer perspective and ability to get your life going again.'' -- ***** Reader review''Helped when help was needed . . . I am less stressed and more in control of myself and my emotions'' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************************Would you like to be able to relax and keep your edge

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Book SynopsisWhat choices can students in America make and what can teachers and university leaders do to improve more students’ experiences and help them make the most of their time and monetary investment? Light and his colleagues explore these and other questions in ten years of interviews with 1,600 Harvard students.Trade ReviewMaking the Most of College is an excellent book which will be of practical help to students and teachers alike. It shows close attention to the ways students learn; what they tell the interviewers, the author's own experience and that of other teachers together provide a rich account of the college experience. I will buy the book and use it, and be grateful to Richard Light for his sensitivity and creativity as a teacher and teacher of teachers. -- Martin Trow, University of California, BerkeleyLight, a Harvard professor with 30 years of experience teaching at the college level, explores those elements of college life that make it an enriching experience for students...[and] offers specific suggestions from students on how to deal with typical situations...Parents and students either in college or headed there will find this book a valuable resource. -- Vanessa Bush * Booklist *The book recounts...in 100-some excerpts from interviews with Harvard College students...revealing vignettes about how undergraduates make the most of their precious hours inside the classroom and beyond. Because the stories convey in students' words how they study, learn, and react to their peers within a residential college, it is memorably unlike anything else parents, students, soon-to-be undergraduates, and educators have read. -- John S. Rosenberg * Harvard Magazine *Some useful themes emerge from [Light's] decade spent interviewing more than 1,600 undergraduates: in-class and out-of-class experiences are significantly connected; strategies successful in high school don't always work well at college; good advising is crucial; students must ask for help when they need it; 'students are enthusiastic when classes are structured to maximize personal engagement' and they enjoy interdisciplinary courses. There are some surprises, too: students Light spoke with demand high writing standards and favor unpredictability in their professors' political opinions. A major portion of the book argues that the benefits of diversity on college campuses have been underestimated and that awkward culture clashes can ultimately provide a positive, if at the time uncomfortable, learning experience. * Publishers Weekly *Valuable and practical...An outstanding publication dealing with education and society. Filled with advice and illuminated by real stories of students' self-doubts, failures, discoveries, and hopes, [this] book is a blueprint for academic success...Students' actual responses are woven throughout, creating a revealing text unlike anything else parents, children, matriculating freshmen, and educators have read. This rich account of college life is recommended for all. -- Samuel T. Huang * Library Journal *Based on 10 years of interviews with Harvard students, the book distills their wisdom and quotes them liberally on such matters as choosing classes, studying, diversity on campus, and the importance of writing...What they have to say would apply on most campuses. These are people who talk thoughtfully but approachably about managing their time and making connections with others. Many make it clear that they've confronted their share of self-doubt and missteps...A good read for students, teachers, and parents. -- Amelia Newcomb * Christian Science Monitor *Harvard Professor [Richard Light] reveals secrets from his 10-year study of successful students. [Making the Most of College] offers practical advice to school administrators, parents and, most importantly, to the students themselves. -- Alisha Davis * Newsweek *Light's conversational, easy-to-read book is a primer for students and families investing in college and hoping to get their money's worth. Some schools, such as the University of Washington, have distributed it to all incoming freshmen. -- Robert A. Frahm * Hartford Courant *[Making the Most of College] is receiving excellent reviews both inside and outside academe. Already, at least seven colleges have ordered copies by the hundreds and, in one case, thousands. The title was recently No. 12 in Amazon.com's educational books category...Mr. Light's recommendations sound straightforward enough: Encourage collegial work. Urge students to get involved in extracurricular activities. Foster and promote diversity. Get students to form study groups. The list goes on. Scholars and administrators who have read the book say it is the research behind such recommendations, not just the personal touch, that makes Mr. Light's work valuable. -- Alex P. Kellogg * Chronicle of Higher Education *Table of Contents*1. Introduction *2. Powerful Connections *3. Suggestions from Students *4. The Most Effective Classes *5. Good Mentoring and Advising *6. Faculty Who Make a Difference *7. Diversity on Campus *8. Learning from Differences *9. What College Leaders Can Do * The Assessment Project * References * Acknowledgments * Index

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Book SynopsisIn recent years neuroscientists have discovered that the heart has its own intelligence, a complex independent nervous system that is referred to as "the brain in the heart." Getting the heart into a positive rhythm can directly send a signal to the brain, allowing the two to synchronize and literally transform anger, frustration, and irritation into compassion, empathy, and calm. In Transforming Anger, we learn how thoughts and feelings get stored in the nervous system and create cellular triggers of irritation, frustration, and anger. We then learn how to get beyond the mechanical negative pull of these triggers. The authors teach us to control our heart rhythms using a 60-second "freeze-frame" technique: an exercise that calms the mind, synchronizes the nervous system, and increases the level of internal coherence, so that we can clearly and quickly see the options for dealing with anger. This technique can be used anytime and anywhere, and puts us in a "zone" in which we are able to feel calm, compassionate feelings for ourselves and for others. For lasting change, we learn to build emotional assets; depersonalize the actions of others, identify resistance to change, and keep the practice going.

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Book SynopsisEscape to Moominvalley with The Pocket Moomin Colouring Book!In a perfectly pocket-sized format this relaxing colouring book is filled with original artwork from the coveted archive of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins; one of the most cherished children's book series ever written. This smaller edition, perfect for colouring on-the-go, features striking patterns and scenes as well as all your favourite Moomin characters and their most memorable quotes. Including all your favourite scenes from The Moomin Colouring Book.

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Book SynopsisThe Hoffman Process, founded by the late Bob Hoffman, is a highly respected and effective 8-day intensive course of emotional healing now practised in 14 countries around the world. The Process helps you face demons from your past - often rooted in your childhood and upbringing - and forgive, heal, and move on. Now, Tim Laurence, the director of the Process, brings its unique methods to a wider public. Some self-help books focus on therapeutic techniques, others on practical advice. But this is the only life-changing book to bridge the gap between the two, offering a unique perspective from which to bring benefits to all areas of your life. It aims to help you achieve:* Renewed enthusiasm for life * Increased self-confidence * Clearer sense of purpose * Greater spiritual identity * Better relationships with others * Relief from anger and depression A brilliant synthesis of Freud, Jung and other leading psycholTrade ReviewI have no doubt that the Hoffman Process was my salvation... I understand now what makes me tick. * Ruthie Henshall, The Times *in the world of personal development, the Hoffman Process ... is the next big thing * Amy Jenkins *essential for anyone on a healing path * Joan Borysenko *a banquet for the soul * Mark Victor Hansen *The Hoffman Process allows people to resolve many...issues; which...they have used to prop their character up...Through the Hoffman Process, I actually brought my faith into my daily actions. * Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One-Minute Manager *The equivalent of a psychological detox * Patrick Holford, author of Natural Highs *

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Book SynopsisMost of us, at one time or another, would like to help a friend, family member, or acquaintance through a challenging time. But do we really know how to give meaningful support and guidance? And why do our best efforts at helping others often come up short? Here is a practical guide that will be of special interest to helping professionals—and anyone who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of people they care about. To be truly helpful to others, Karen Wegela explains, we must begin by focusing on ourselves. We must develop greater awareness, steadiness of mind, fearlessness, and self-compassion. Only then can we extend these qualities to the people we’d like to help. Drawing on her experiences as a psychotherapist and on her longtime study of Buddhist meditation, Wegela emphasizes the benefits of mindfulness, or learning to become fully present in our moment-to-moment experience. Through mindfulness we develop a fearless, compassionate presence in our daily lives—and we become better listeners, take wiser actions, and give more valuable, effective guidance to the people we’d like to help.

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Book SynopsisDrawing from the text of the Business Week bestseller TODAY MATTERS, this condensed, revised edition boils down John C. Maxwell's 12 daily practices to their very essence, giving maximum impact in minimal time. Presented in a quick-read format, this version is designed to be read cover to cover in one sitting or taken in as brief lessons in a few spare minutes each day. Readers will learn how to make decisions on important matters and apply those decisions daily to put them on a path to more successful, productive, and fulfilling lives.Trade Review'Today Matters most, and John Maxwell makes it clear why and how to make it so. I intended to scan, and found myself reading. Good work, John!' -- Rich DeVos, cofounder of Amway Corp, owner & chairman of the Orlando Magic. 'A persuasive, inspiring, and greatly needed message!' (on There's No Such Thing as Business Ethics) -- Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

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Book SynopsisInternational finance coach Ann Wilson is known as the Wealth Chef because of her ability to help people cook up monetary success. In this book, Ann has laid out a step-by-step guide to creating financial freedom. In its pages, readers will find five recipes for wealth that helped Ann go from having nothing to becoming a multimillionaire. These recipes reveal the secrets to: • Becoming debt-free while simultaneously generating wealth • Getting your 'wealth accelerators' working • Increasing your quality of life while reducing your expenses • Focusing on personal goals and tracking successes for rapid results Ann takes what she's learned from her own life and from teaching around the world - from Africa, to Asia, to Australia, to America, to Europe - and gives readers an in-depth yet manageable plan and tested principles to improve their relationship with money. Simply put, she shows readers how to become financially savvy and build wealth starting immediately. They realize they can create financial freedom and live their dream life now, feeling empowered to throw away the old recipe for success: mix together one secure job with a lifelong portion of hard work and sacrifice to hopefully live the dream life after retirement. Why wait? With the practices and techniques Ann presents here they don't have to!Trade ReviewA surefire recipe for living your life the way you want, free from concerns about money. -- Lois P. Frankel PhD New York Times bestselling author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office Ann Wilson not only proves that nice girls can get rich, she does it in a way that's fun to read and easy to understand. A surefire recipe for living your life the way you want, free from concerns about money. In my book, that's rich. -- Lois P. Frankel PhD, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office The Wealth Chef is a must if you want to make your money work for you and become financially free. I wholeheartedly recommend it. -- Katharine Dever, international speaker and business mentor

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Book SynopsisFord's Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts (1967 to 1980) are collectable classics, and this guide aims to aid potential buyers or restorers through the purchasing process. A one-stop package offering great advice, this is the ideal companion for anyone sampling and assessing an Escort, for sale privately, at a dealer, or an online auction. It comes with at-a-glance tips, illustrated inspection guidance, valuation data, specifications, modifications you should avoid, real-world cost considerations - and even checks for spotting a fake.Trade ReviewWith good photos and info on where to spot the rot, advice on choosing the right model and even how to spot a fake, it's a great ... companion to take with you when looking at cars for sale Classic Ford This great series of 64 page pocket-sized books just keeps growing ... The author is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about these models, but he clearly wants to help you get the best one possible. Taking his advice is likely to save a lot of grief! Classic driver (monthly) All the mechanical and bodywork problems encountered in buying any secondhand car are covered in fully illustrated and specific detail for the models in question ... Together with tips which include buying at auction, restoration viability, general running and deciding just what the car is worth, this publications can indeed be considered essential guides for anyone considering buying a second hand example of these 'classic' Fords. Speedscene

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Book SynopsisFlorence Shinn is this century's most popular Success teacher. In her books she shows that we can enjoy a winning streak of health, prosperity, and happiness. These helpful anecdote-rich and entertaining books are available in a single volume. This book contains four volumes: Game of Life and How to Play It, Your Word Is Your Wand, Power of the Spoken Word, Secret Door to Success.

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Book SynopsisA family cow can provide an endless supply of delicious fresh milk, but also requires a large investment of time and money. In this practical guide, Dirk van Loon provides detailed information on choosing an appropriate breed for your needs, nutrition, milking, health care, and bovine behavior. With expert advice on everything you need to know keep your animal healthy, happy, and productive, you'll soon be enjoying all the benefits a family cow can bring.

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Book SynopsisThe companion workbook to Faith Harper's popular Unfuck Your Intimacy.

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Book SynopsisWouldn't it be great if you could always get people to see things your way? Now you can. You won't go far in business if you can't bring people round to your way of thinking. Some people find it easy; the rest of us just need a little help.Trade ReviewI liked the tone and pace of the book, and enjoyed reading it this was an excellent, thorough book, that gave me a lot of food for thought . (The Bookbagh.co.uk, October, 2010). Hesketh s anecdotes give the book a personal edge not normally found in this type of material. (B2B Marketing, January 2011). ideal for anyone dealing with people at work, and particularly useful working in sales or customer service The MarketTable of ContentsPreface. Part 1 The Starting Point – People, Beliefs and Relationships. 1 – Daring to Begin. 2 – The Role of the Subconscious in Influence. 3 – How to be More Liked by More People. 4 – How to Remember People's Names. 5 – How to Develop Good Relationships. Part 2 Persuasion and Influence. 6 – The Five Keys to Persuasion and Influence. 7 – How to Create Genuine Empathy. 8 – Asking Questions and Accepting the Answers. 9 – Understanding Implications and Influence. 10 – Thinking Long Term and Getting Your Own Way. 11 – The Importance of Preparation in Influencing. 12 – Different Strokes for Different Folks. Part 3 Overcoming Objections and Negotiation. 13 – Techniques to Handle All Objections. 14 – The First Four Steps to Negotiation. 15 – The Final Four Steps to Negotiation. 16 – Getting People to Do What They Have Agreed to Do. Part 4 The Reasons People Buy What They Buy. 17 – The Psychology Behind Why People Buy What They Buy. 18 – Rarity. 19 – Empathy and Ego. 20 – Authority. 21 – Special Deal. 22 – Obligation. 23 – Nervousness. 24 – Social Pressure. 25 – How People Choose. 26 – Putting the Reasons Together. Part 5 How Memory, Learning and Communication Work. 27 – How to Get People to Remember What You Have Said. 28 – How Learning Works and Why Power Point Doesn't. 29 – How to be a More Effective Communicator. Part 6 Trust, Motivation and What You Need to do Next. 30 – The Seven Things that Really Matter in Relationships. 31 – How to Build Trust That Lasts a Lifetime. 32 – Motivation. 33 – Say What You Are Going to Do and Do What You Say. 34 – Influence, Persuasion and the Purpose of Life. Appendix: Philip's Purpose. Philip's Desiderata. About Philip Hesketh.

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Book SynopsisIn Pocket Therapy for Emotional Balance, three clinical psychologists and authors of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook offer quick, evidence-based tips and tools for managing intense emotions in the moment. Using this handy, take-anywhere guide, readers will find freedom from overwhelming thoughts and feelings, find a sense of calm, and live a more balanced life.Bite-sized, evidence based tips and tools for managing intense emotions in the moment-from the authors of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook!Sometimes emotions can feel like a big, powerful tidal wave that will sweep you away. And the more you try to suppress or put a lid on these emotions, the more overwhelming they get. So, how can you feel better when difficult emotions threaten to wash over you?In this take-anywhere pocket guide, clinical psychologists and authors Matt McKay, Jeffrey Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley offer quick and simple strategies based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you take charge of your emotions and start living the life you want. Using this handy little book, you'll find freedom from overwhelming thoughts and feelings, discover a sense of lasting calm, improve your relationships, and feel more at peace with the world and yourself.If you're looking for small, easy ways to manage your emotions on the go, put this compact guide in your coat pocket, your purse, on your nightstand, or anywhere for quick and soothing relief.

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Book SynopsisAfter the success of Marie Kondo’s Spark Joy! here comes an enlightening book that reveals how objects can bring a timely little lift to everyday living, enriching our wellbeing and brightening our minds! The Mind Remedy is a precious compendium of spiritual things that create space for the reader to pause and reflect, to focus and nourish the mind, and to provide hands-on happiness. From dream catchers to worry beads, this beautifully crafted book shares the origins, meaning, and practice inherent in every holistic artifact we may own or want to collect on our personal development travels. Arranged to appeal to every state of mind, and inviting the reader to dip in as they need to during their own journey, this book will show you how to craft your own life-enhancing object, and conduct your meditative ritual for a daily dose of wellbeing and self-care.

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Book SynopsisNamed to the longlist for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Leadership categoryAre you ready to lead? Will you pass the test?Despite all the effort through the years to understand what it takes to be an effective leader, the challenges of leadership remain enormously difficult and elusive; even today, most CEOs don't last five years in the job. The demands to deliver at a consistently high level can be unforgiving.The loneliness. The weight of responsibility. The relentless second-guessing and criticism. The pressure to build all-star teams. The 24/7 schedule that requires superhuman stamina. The tough decisions that often leave no one happy. The expectation to always have the right answer when it can be hard just to know the right question.These challenges are brought into their highest and sharpest relief in the corner office, but they are hardly unique to chief executives. All leaders face their own version of these tests, and the authors draw on the distilled wisdom, stories, and lessons from hundreds of chief executives to show how every aspiring leader can master these challenges and lead like a CEO. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers.The CEO Test is the authoritative, no-nonsense insider's guide to navigating leadership's toughest challenges, brought to you by authors uniquely qualified to tell the stories. Adam Bryant has conducted in-depth interviews with more than 600 CEOs. Kevin Sharer spent more than two decades as president and then CEO of Amgen, where he led its expansion from $1 billion in annual revenues to nearly $16 billion. He has served on many boards and is a sought-after mentor for CEOs of global companies.Leadership is getting harder as the speed of disruption across all industries accelerates. The CEO Test will better prepare you to succeed, whether you're a CEO or just setting out to become one.Trade ReviewShortlisted for the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Leadership Category"I would comfortably recommend this book to anyone from business school students to CEOs in the most successful organizations, anyone who desires to embody the qualities of authentic leadership." — The LaddersAdvance Praise for The CEO Test:"Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer make a brilliant, inspired team. Bryant brings a vast mental database of more than six hundred structured conversations with elite leaders, combined with a gift for weaving smart, lucid prose. Sharer brings decades of strategic experience, including as CEO of Amgen, which became one of the world's first truly great and enduring biotechnology companies. I just love the idea of bringing Bryant's incisive insight together with Sharer's practical wisdom to address the vexing challenges of leadership." — Jim Collins, author, Good to Great; coauthor, Built to Last and Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0"Sharer and Bryant mine insights from hundreds of CEOs to identify universal lessons that will help leaders at all levels become more effective. They steer clear of the truisms and platitudes that are all too common in leadership books and instead rely on their genuine journalistic curiosity and a gift for pattern-spotting—along with memorable stories—to bring the essential challenges of leadership to life." — Meredith Kopit Levien, CEO, The New York Times Company"The CEO Test provides an honest, candid approach to the countless issues that leaders at all levels might face. It's a must-read, whether you’re in the CEO seat today or aspire to be in it in the future." — Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO, American Express"Bryant and Sharer have captured the essence of successful leadership. Their examples are equally applicable to companies large and small and to leaders of all functions and levels, from the C-suite to entry level." — Ellen J. Kullman, former Chairman and CEO, DuPont; CEO, Carbon"As two astute observers and successful practitioners of the art themselves, Bryant and Sharer have crafted a magnificently insightful guide to great leadership. The CEO Test should be required reading, not just for CEOs but for leaders at all levels who are ready to raise their game." — Ronald D. Sugar, former Chairman and CEO, Northrop Grumman Corporation; board director, Apple, Amgen, Chevron, and Uber

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: Falling Short 1 Chapter 2: The Sticks 13 Chapter 3: Believe 27 Chapter 4: Ownership 33 Chapter 5: Connection 45 Chapter 6: Love 63 Chapter 7: Inclusion 69 Chapter 8: Consistency and Hope 81 Chapter 9: Unbreakable 89 Chapter 10: Stick Together 95 Resources to Stick Together 105 About the Authors 107 About the Illustrator 109 Other Books by Jon Gordon 111

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Book Synopsis From overflowing priority lists to power-hungry colleagues to nagging parental guilt, stress is the defining characteristic of most of our lives. Real help is here—an all-encompassing, stress-busting tool kit that goes far beyond breathing exercises and visualization techniques. Such one-size-fits-all methods are no match for the stressors we experience daily in our overcomplicated lives. Whether you have too many projects, your confidence is flagging, or you are clashing with a coworker, Success Under Stress provides a flexible array of strategies. You will learn how to: • Adjust your perspective to see opportunity instead of obstacles • Alter your physiology to get focused when overwhelmed, energized when exhausted, and calm when wired RTable of Contents CONTENTS Acknowledgments xi Introduction: What This Book Will Do for You xv SECTION I Constant Stress: Reclaiming the Power to Succeed 1 From Survival Under Stress to Success Under Stress 5 2 Controlling What You Can Control: The 50% Rule 19 SECTION II Taming the Stress of Too Much to Do and Too Many Obstacles 3 Changing Obstacles to Opportunities 33 4 Get the Calm and Focus of a Yoga Class in 3 Minutes (or Less) During Busy Work Days 51 5 Strategies to Reduce Overload When Everything Is a Priority 74 SECTION III Solutions for Self-Imposed Stress: How to Care Less About What Other People Think 6 The Fastest Way to Build Confidence 113 7 Quick Fixes to Eliminate Anxiety 132 8 Techniques for Turning Self-Criticism into Self-Confidence 141 SECTION IV Rx for Relationship Stress 9 How to Stay Rational When Someone Is Driving You Nuts 161 10 Shift Instantly from Anger to a Cool Head 182 11 How to Get Other People to Stop Stressing You Out 189 SECTION V Create Success Under Stress All Around You 12 A New Perspective on Balancing Your Work and Life 211 13 Call to Action: Getting Others to Own Their 50% 218 Appendix The Top 12 Resilience Strategies for Success Under Stress 221 Endnotes 223 Index 233 About the Author 249

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Book SynopsisHelps you understand the emotions that you've been experiencing all of your life. This CD provides you with an understanding of what emotions are, what each of them means, and how to effectively utilize your new awareness of them. It also shows you how to open your own doors to whatever you may wish to be, do, or have.

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Book SynopsisRelease any concerns that you have about this path you''re about to walk on, and just go into it with the curiosity of a child, knowing that you''ll come out on the other side as a new person, or to be more accurate, far more of the person who you truly are and have been created to be.Jack Valentine seemed to have it all. He made good money as an adman, and looked good doing it. He had a hot apartment, cool friends, even a slick car-at least until the hectic Monday morning a truck smashed into it, sending the critically injured Jack to the hospital.Everything happens for a reason, though, and Jack''s reason reveals itself in the silver-haired cancer patient who becomes his roommate one evening. The elderly man, Cal, shares his life story-one not dissimilar to Jack''s-of material wealth masking a gaping hole within. Cal ultimately found salvation through philosophy (the love of wisdom), and now offers to help Jack by prepping the younger man for the Final Quest

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Book SynopsisFind gratitude with this motivational journal for men Learn how incorporating gratitude into your life can make you the best version of yourself. This gratitude journal for men is a straightforward, thought-provoking collection of prompts designed to help men explore the core components of gratitudeawareness, intention, and actionthrough short, simple, and insightful prompts. The Daily Gratitude Journal for Men includes: 90 Days of gratitudeDiscover the things you are thankful for with two creative writing or art exercises each day, one for the morning and one for the evening. Poignant quotesReflect on the inspiring words and wisdom of men like Eckhart Tolle, Michael Singer, Werner Erhard, and more. Bonus guidanceGo further with other practices that will help you on your gratitude journey, including breathwork and mindfulness. Boost happiness, positivity, and personal growth with this gratitude journal for men.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to stop struggling and find fulfilment, joy and inspiration by saying F**k It to the stress, problems and chaos in your life.The international bestseller that sparked the F**k It revolution!Like a magical modern mantra, saying F**k It can transform your life. It’s the perfect Western expression of the Eastern spiritual ideas of letting go, giving up and finding real freedom by realizing that things don’t matter so much (if at all).It’s the very power of this profanity that makes it perfect for shaking us out of the stress and anxiety that dominate our meaning-full lives. It’s a reminder to stop listening to other people and start listening to ourselves, to take that leap and to unlock freedom and happiness by saying these two magic words to all the problems and chaos of life.In this revised and updated edition, with brand-new chapters and insightful perspectives on the world we find ourselves in today, John C. Parkin shares humorous personal anecdotes, authentic advice and essential F**k It techniques – alongside exploring a whole host of worries and stresses to which we can to say… F**k It!

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Book SynopsisSon tres las preguntas que, indefectiblemente, arrojan luz a nuestra vida porque todo el mundo debe planteárselas en algún momento. Y de sus respuestas dependerá el camino que finalmente anden nuestros pasos. Así, las historias e ideas que nos ofrece este libro nos ayudarán a descubrir quiénes somos, adónde vamos y con quién lo hacemos.   ¿Quién soy? ¿Adónde voy? ¿Con quién?ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThere are three questions that inevitably shed light on our lives and everyone must ask themselves these questions at some point. And the path that our life takes will depend on those answers. Thus, the stories and concepts that this book offers, will helpus discover who we are, where we are going, and with whom we are doing it.Who am I? Where am I going? And with whom?

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Book Synopsis52 cards with simple, in-the-moment mindfulness and embodiment practices to show you how to be kinder to yourself and increase your sense of well-being, self-confidence, and connection to others in your daily life.The Awakening Self-Compassion Cards offer a clear and actionable program of self-compassion, mindfulness, and embodiment practices that will resonate with anyone who wants to cultivate more confidence and agency in their life. Transpersonal psychologist and licensed clinical social worker Ann Saffi Biasetti has crafted each card to offer a new slogan to help you understand an embodied sense, work with it, and follow the guided questions and mantras you need to further unpack and tailor the slogan to your unique needs. Some of the slogans you will be working with include: "Staying Present Is Compassionate Progress," "Becoming a Friend to Yourself," "Re-Framing a Tough Moment," and "Permission Over Perfection." This easy-to-use card deck will help you retrain yourself to act with self-compassion, unlearn destructive habits, and ultimately set you on the path to staying grounded in the face of fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt.

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Book SynopsisRing in the holiday season with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen and find peace and cheer with this beautiful Christmas devotional.There's nothing like the joy that comes by sharing our love and what we have with loved ones and friends during the Christmas season. But it can also be a time of stress, worry, and disappointments for many reasons. It's easy to let our guard down and lose our peace and joy.The good news is that the true Christmas spirit is wrapped up in Jesus, the Prince of Peace. He doesn't just have peace; He is peace. He gives us peace that passes understanding. We can have peace when things around us aren't peaceful. When we stay in a position of peace, we aren't moved by what others are saying or doing or situations that aren't working out like we want. His peace inside us doesn't rise and fall with our circumstances.Let Peace for the Season bring you to the place of peace and unending hope. You'll have more passion, more contentment, and more joy than you ever imagined.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered, “If I could go back in time and talk to my twenty-year-old self, what would I say?” In The Vagrant, a brash young executive finds himself asking that exact question when his world is turned upside down. From Dan Rockwell, creator of the popular Leadership Freak blog, and John David Mann, coauthor of the award-winning classic The Go-Giver, The Vagrant follows Bob, a bright, up-and-coming leader in the health care business who leads a team of forty at a large city hospital. When he’s called up to the seventh floor one fine spring morning, he fully expects a promotion in line with his C-suite aspirations. Instead, he’s fired. Moments after losing his job, Bob has a strange alleyway confrontation with a homeless man rambling about “the four impediments of the Apocalypse.” To Bob, his words are nothing but incoherent ranting, but they soon prove eerily prophetic. In the weeks that follow, Bob loses everything he holds dear - his apartment, possessions, reputation, and health - and ends up living on the street . . . until chance leads him back to that same alley and he crosses paths with the strange man once again. In this timeless, eye-opening tale of redemption, Bob’s tailspin journey through loss and catastrophic failure invites readers to examine the nature of genuine leadership and embark upon their own story of self-discovery.

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Book SynopsisAn innovative psychotherapist tackles the overlooked stage of Quarterlife—the years between adolescence and midlife—and provides a “fascinating” guide “on how to navigate and thrive—rather than just survive—these odd years” (PureWow).“Quarterlife is an insightful, revealing look at the messy and uncharted paths to wholeness, and a powerful tool for anyone navigating early adulthood.”—Tembi Locke, New York Times bestselling author of From Scratch I’m stuck. What’s wrong with me? Is this all there is? Satya Doyle Byock hears these refrains regularly in her psychotherapy practice where she works with “Quarterlifers,” individuals between the ages of (roughly) sixteen to thirty-six. She understands their frustration. Some clients have done everything “right”: graduate, get a job, meet a partner. Yet

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 BESTSELLERA unique toolbox-in-a-book that could change your energy levels and your life, from disruptor, visionary, and world-renowned wellness expert Alla Svirinskaya.In this trailblazing book, Alla uncovers the hidden reason behind our energy and power loss – our innate tendency to synchronize with others, which brings positives such as infectious laughter and enthusiasm, but also negatives in the form of exhaustion from ‘catching’ negative vibes. Energy knowledge brings energy power, and with the guidance of Energy Rules you will filter out what harms and attract what uplifts. Our energy is a precious part of our identity, as unique as our fingerprint, and we all possess a distinct ‘energy ID’. In this highly practical book, you’ll learn how to unlock yours and use it to navigate your life. Hailed as a ‘super guru’, Alla demystifies commonly misunderstood terms, like ‘toxic energy’, ‘energy hygiene’ and ‘energy vampire’ so you can transform the fear of negativity into your authentic superpower.This practical and pro-inclusion guide is an ideal companion and catalyst to any modality of therapy and self-care routine you might be undertaking. Alla's results-oriented approach won her universal praise, and in this book full of easily applied expert know-how, you’ll discover how to:– live a ‘non-toxic energy’ lifestyle for thriving in the modern world– sustain your spiritual wellbeing throughout your daily life– self-scan your energy for blockages and life-force loss– supercharge your aura immunity for energy self-defence – recognize different types of energy vampires and create tailored protection– apply Alla’s practice-proven quick-shift energy techniques for immediate self-regulation– unlock your ‘energy ID’ and become your authentic self– apply ‘energy hygiene’ to purify your energy environment and clean your inner magnet for attracting intentions– use Alla’s ‘aura probiotics’ formula to enable positive energy not only to be attracted to you, but also thrive within you – share easy energy rules with family and friends to improve the energy environment in the world– minimize ‘digital pollution’ and embrace digital living on human terms– mend energy leaks to upsurge your life force– upgrade your self-care routine with secrets for personal energy management – supercharge your manifestation abilities– heal with a pioneering sense-hacking ‘Energyceutical’ Power MeditationEnergy might rule, but you hold the reins with Energy Rules!For decades, bestselling author Alla Svirinskaya has made headlines around the world with her extraordinary healing power. Now, with her highly acclaimed Energy Rules, you can hold the power to your energy makeover and wellbeing breakthrough. Sounds too good? This book will feel even better – start playing by the new rules today and feel the difference! This book was previously published as Own Your Energy.

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