Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisLive Green is a practical guide of 52 sustainable living changes – one for each week of the year – you can make to be more self-sufficient and reduce your impact on the environment.Many of us are already doing what we can to adopt a greener lifestyle. We recycle, try to reduce our waste and plastics, choose organic food when shopping, eat less meat and opt for environmentally friendly cleaning products. Yet we often wish we were doing more and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Live Green tackles all areas of your life from your cleaning routine, home furnishings, food shopping, fashion choices, natural beauty and Christmas, and has all the ingredients to help you achieve a more sustainable year.From making your own eco-friendly cleaning products, buying vintage furniture, making your own moth repellent and improving your natural beauty regime to creating a capsule wardrobe and creating your own ethical Christmas decorations – discover how to get the most out of life by living with intention.Live simply. Live Green.

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Book SynopsisLive more positively with simple exercises based in cognitive behavioral therapyNot every mental health struggle involves a life-altering event or an official diagnosis, but that doesn?t mean it can?t take a toll on your life and happiness. The CBT Workbook for Mental Health shows you how to cultivate your sense of calm and confidence through the power of cognitive behavioral therapy. With expert advice, you?ll learn how to use CBT to bounce back from tough times?no matter how big or small. This CBT workbook features: Specific solutions?Build a range of coping skills with chapters devoted to common issues: relationships and communication, anxiety, anger, stress, guilt, shame, cravings, and self-esteem. Simple exercises?The prompts and exercises in this CBT workbook only take between 10 and 30 minutes, so you can find time to practice them even on your busiest days. CBT for everyone?Discover how CBT works and what makes it so popular, with a range of exercises that help improve general emotional wellness. Learn the skills to maintain your inner peace and emotional well-being every day with The CBT Workbook for Mental Health.

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Book SynopsisThis oracle card deck is designed to connect you with your Divine Energy, the part of you answering the deepest, most profound personal questions that we all share: ''What is my soul''s desire?'' and ''What am I here to learn?''Each of the 63 cards offers a specific personal invitation to become more Divinely awakened and empowered, in addition to addressing the particular soul shift necessary to achieve that possibility. Every invitation you accept helps you advance your soul''s growth and move toward both inner peace and outer success. Each card offers manageable steps that you can achieve day by day to advance toward your highest goals on a spiritual level. In the process, you''ll get out of your own way and begin to experience the personal success and satisfaction that you seek in your life, as well as bring your special gifts and energy to the planet.

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Book SynopsisABUNDANCE AWAITS TO BECOME YOU. We have been told over and over again: We have less because others have more. Really? If we are materialistic, we cant be spiritual. Really? The rich are the root of all evil. Really? If we are not successful, we are not worthy. Really? Only this way works. Really? Money does not grow on trees. Really? What is reality? Is it something outside of us, fixed, dictating the rules of the game, and we either get it right or wrong? Or is reality simply an exact reflection of our individually held beliefs being mirrored right back at us? Imagine, just for a second, you have your very own ATM machine, and that you can withdraw as much money as you need each and every time you visit it. What is more, when you do, others wont have less because of it. Who would you be BEING, in relationship to money, if that were the case? Money DOES grow on trees! What are some of the myths you created and live by?

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Book SynopsisUse the visualizations, meditations and exercises in this inspiring journal to open up to success, potential and freedom, and discover your soul''s true calling.''Success and inner peace are your birth right. You are a child of God; and as such, you''re entitled to a life of joy, love and happiness.'' Dr Wayne W. DyerThis guided journal collects many of Wayne''s writings on how to actively tune in to the voice of your true self and live your purpose. If you''re not certain what your soul''s calling you to do, there are quotes to inspire you along with visualizations and other exercises to help you figure it out.Through this journal, you''ll understand how to: release your attachments to the opinions of others - as well as yourself open your mind to your limitless potential tame your ego so you can let go of stress and anxiety accept the success and inner peace that is your birth rightWith the guidance of Dr Wayne W. Dyer, yo

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Book SynopsisJohn Miller has been involved in the driver training industry for over 35 years, based in Chichester, UK. He is a qualified and experienced instructor trainer and LGV instructor. For many years he ran his own driving school for car and lorry drivers in Chichester, together with an instructor training facility. He is now a consultant to the driver training industry.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor; Chapter - 02: The Driver Training Industry; Chapter - 03: ADI Part 1 - Theory test and hazard perception; Chapter - 04: ADI Part 2 - Driving Ability; Chapter - 05: Driving Theory; Chapter - 06: Trainee Licence; Chapter - 07: ADI Part 3 - Instructional Ability; Chapter - 08: The ADI Standards Check; Chapter - 09: Driver Training; Chapter - 10: Lesson Topics; Chapter - 11: The Driving Test; Chapter - 12: The Driver; Chapter - 13: Driving Syllabus; Chapter - 14: Disabilities and Impairments

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Book SynopsisFor more than 25 years Noriko Morishita has studied and practised the intricate rules of the famous Japanese Tea Ceremony, trying to master its complexities in order to find inner peace. In this vivid account of her experience of the universal trials and triumphs of adulthood, Morishita connects the core tenets of this ancient art with leading a fulfilling life, showing how we too may use mindfulness to achieve happiness.Trade Reviewdelightfully quirky . . . this is a book of wisdom and joy. -- Ciara Dossett * Daily Mail *a unique look into one woman's path toward self-acceptance as she learned to appreciate and enjoy the traditions-and the slower pace-of her culture. -- Susan Blumberg-Kason * Asian Review of Books *Table of Contents1: Learn that you know nothing 2: Don't think with your head 3: Focus your feelings on the now 4: Watch and feel 5: Look at many real things 6: Savor the seasons 7: Connect to nature with all five senses 8: Be here, now 9: Give it time and let nature do the rest 10: Things are fine as they are 11: Parting is inevitable 12: Listen for the voice within 13: When it's raining, listen to the rain 14: Growth takes time 15: Live int he moment with an eye to the future iv: Afterword v: Postscript to the Japanese paperback edition vi: Tea terms vii: About the author and translator i: Preface ii: Foreword iii: Introduction

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Book SynopsisSue France has over 30 years' experience as a secretary and Executive Assistant. She was previously the Emeritus UK Chairman for International Management Assistants organisation and was awarded the prestigious award of The Times Crème PA/DHL PA of the Year 2006. Sue presents at PA conferences throughout the world, and is also involved in training and coaching PAs and secretaries. She is based in Cheshire, UK.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: The Leadership Challenge; Chapter - 03: How to Motivate Yourself and Your Teams; Chapter - 04: Developing Emotional Intelligence; Chapter - 05: Leading Effective Teams to Success; Chapter - 06: Performance Management; Chapter - 07: Coaching; Chapter - 08: How to Communicate with Different Personality and Behavioral Styles; Chapter - 09: Managing Projects; Chapter - 10: The Art and Science of Effective Negotiation; Chapter - 11: Change Management - How Can You Help

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re splitting a cord of wood for your fireplace or managing acres of woodland, The Backyard Lumberjack provides plenty of practical instruction and firsthand advice. Familiarize yourself with the proper equipment and safety gear, then learn how to fell, buck, split, and stack your own wood supply for the season. Veteran lumberjacks Frank Philbrick and Stephen Philbrick cover everything you need to know to bring a tree from the forest to your fireplace, safely and effectively.

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Book SynopsisThis 2nd edition of the UK's best selling book on medical school interviews contains up to date information on NHS current issues and extensive advice on how to handle MMI-style interviews. This book presents an in-depth look at over 150 medical school interview questions. The book provides you with techniques to address the various types of questions, analyses good and bad examples of answers, teaches you how to add depth to your answers and how to answer those difficult ethical scenarios and lateral thinking questions. If someone asked you: Why medicine? or What are the qualities of a good doctor? Would you crumble or would you respond with the same old cliche as the next candidate? How about: What makes a good team player? Are you a leader or a follower? Should alcoholics receive liver transplants? Was it a good idea to send a man to the moon?

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Book SynopsisWhat gives you joy?   This beautiful journal from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu gives you all the space you need to notice and record what gives you joy. Arranged as a 365-day companion, it prompts you with inspiring quotes from The Book of Joy to help transform their joy practices into an enduring way of life.  It is the perfect companion for The Book of Joy's many passionate readers as well as the perfect gift for anyone looking to live a more joyful. Share the joy!

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Book SynopsisWin in a world of increasing choice by becoming the clear, unique fit. The gig economy is made up of project-based, or on-demand services, that can be provided by anyone. The common denominator in the gig economy is technology, so our modern online-lives provide the perfect marketplace for the ever-diversifying opportunities in the gig economy. By some estimates, 2020 will see half of all workers involved in the gig economy. Are we ready for this seismic shift in our work lives? aFreelancers need to clearly answer "Why choose you?" so that they stand out in the new economy. Because all workers in the gig economy need to bluntly pose this question to themselves, The Gig Is Up is designed to answer this one key point head-on, giving readers innovative tools like Unique Value Proposition to confidently step up. The Gig Is Up offers the best boots-on-the-ground methods for success, by evolving the reader's perspective and process. Many books on the gig economy focus on letting people live out their dreams, instead of looking at the realities of what it truly takes to win in a world of increasing choice. People need to understand how to compete and how to put the best version of themselves up front and center. The goal in competing today is to not only be chosen, but to move toward becoming the only choice, over and over again

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Book SynopsisForeword by Roxane Gay“Debbie Millman brings her Design Matters podcast, ‘about how the most creative people in the world create their lives,’ to the page with this excellent interview anthology.Trade ReviewDebbie Millman brings her Design Matters podcast, ‘about how the most creative people in the world create their lives,’ to the page with this excellent interview anthology. Sharpened by Millman’s penetrating commentary, the candid musings teem with insight and empathy. This sparkling collection is one to be savored slowly. — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA first-of-its-kind, science-backed toolkit takes a holistic approach to burnout prevention by helping individuals, teams, and leaders build resilience and thrive at work. Burnout has become one of the most talked about workplace topics, and its impact is far-reaching. The 24/7 pace of work, constant demands, and scant resources can easily put busy professionals on a path to burnout, a cycle that has only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Burnout affects the health and well-being of the entire organization, yet most attempts to help focus on quick-fix strategies aimed at individuals. Something is missing. In Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience, Paula Davis, founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute, provides a new framework to help organizations prevent employee burnout. Davis's research-driven, fast-reading, and actionable book is the first of its kind to explore a new solution to the burnout problem at work: a comprehensive approach focused on building the resilience of teams of all sizes. Davis argues that teams, and their leaders, are uniquely positioned to create the type of cultures that are needed to prevent burnout. In Beating Burnout at Work, Davis shares stories from her work coaching, teaching, and training leaders and teams of all sizes, and she explores:How she navigated her own burnout as a lawyer, and how that led her to study burnout and launch a business with the aim of helping organizations and their employees become more resilient; How teams and leaders can utilize simple, science-backed strategies to create cultures that promote resilience and well-being and reduce burnout; How the Mayo Clinic, one of the most renowned medical centers in the world, has developed a powerful model to reduce burnout in its organization; How organizations dealing with high-stress challenges, including the US Army, work to increase resilience in a systemic way; andHow the German company trivago is piloting a new approach to work amid COVID-19 in order to increase team connection and resilience.Solving the burnout puzzle requires a systemic approach. In Beating Burnout at Work, Davis offers an actionable method to help leaders create cultures of well-being and resilience in their organizations.Trade Review"Timely lessons, in mercifully compact form." * Financial Times *"Searching, empathetic, and timely . . . . Davis describes the burnout process as more complicated than simply being tired from working too hard; she views it as a manifestation of chronic workplace stress, and as a 'gateway process' to more serious health problems, such as depression and panic attacks. She asserts that the key to getting through burnout is to avoid trying to do so alone. The silver bullet, she says, is teamwork." * Kirkus *"Building resilience is a team sport, not an individual trait. In this groundbreaking book, Paula Davis gives us a roadmap for creating stronger teams and sustainable well-being. Beating Burnout at Work is loaded with practical strategies and steeped in great research." * Tom Rath, author of Life's Great Question and StrengthsFinder 2.0 *"In Beating Burnout at Work, Paula Davis provides a critical field guide for explaining burnout in your organization as well as some practical steps that organizations and teams can use to avoid it. This book is a must for anyone who's feeling overwhelmed and looking to find ways to get back into balance." * Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale, Host of the Happiness Lab Podcast, and Creator of Yale's Most Popular Course, Psychology & the Good Life *"The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated a trend that has permeated throughout the workplace: We're all feeling more stretched, more exhausted, and more overwhelmed. Beating Burnout at Work highlights how we can diagnose burnout, and how leaders can change work practices to ensure their employees are able to bounce back stronger and more resilient than before." * Dr. Jon M. Jachimowicz, Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior Unit, Harvard Business School *"Not only was Beating Burnout at Work informative, but reading it was delightful. Davis nailed the art of delivering complex, evidence-based information using accessible language, a smooth cadence and such a relatable voice. Best of all is the way she animated key points with anecdotes and storytelling. Here is how engaged I was: If the book were a person I would take it to lunch immediately just to swap stories with a smart friend." * Alyssa Brennan, Director, Strategic Projects, Global Security & Resilience Services at Google *"The unique team and systems approach in Beating Burnout at Work is practical and goes beyond treating the symptoms of individual burnout to identifying and treating root causes that impact everyone in the work environment. This sets the stage for lasting change." * Beth Hammer, MSN, RN, ANP-BC *"I don't remember being a part of a team that enjoys getting together and talking through issues as much as the group I'm working with now, and I can credit much of that to the tools Paula gave us and shares in her book, Beating Burnout at Work." * Lauren A. Shure, Maj, USAF, Deputy Chief, Special Victims' Counsel *"Understanding how to avoid burnout and build resilience in yourself and in your team is, more than ever, a foundational and essential skill. No one understands this topic more deeply than Paula Davis, and in Beating Burnout at Work she outlines a powerful data-driven and research-based framework for countering burnout." * Jack Newton, CEO and Founder, Clio, and author of The Client-Centered Law Firm *"Paula is a thought leader in the application of the science of resilience to teams, and I'm excited that she has translated her incredible work into such a user-friendly guide for leaders and organizations. As questions about the future of work increase, her book opens the door for a much-needed conversation about burnout and how to create positive cultures at work." * Mary Shen O'Carroll, Director of Operations, Technology & Strategy, Google *

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Book SynopsisBy a memory expert, this book includes techniques for total recall such as the story method, the body method, and the phonetic alphabet system.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing a Social Theatre™, this book provides guidance on how to deliver fun and transformative activities to develop social skills in teenagers and children. Drawing on ideas from Social Thinking®, CBT, mindfulness and assertiveness training this book develops games, skits and short plays which can be adapted to suit children and teenagers including those who are gifted, typical, and those with mild to moderate cognitive abilities. These activities will help participants become more assertive and flexible as well as improving confidence, focus and self-esteem.Social Theatre™ can be used in small groups, in class or throughout the school, as well as in group therapy sessions. It provides a new and inclusive way to teach social skills and collaborative learning and is especially useful for those with anxiety, ADHD and ASD.Trade ReviewShawn has crafted a work that is immediately applicable while also being transformational in its approach. It combines the practice of improv and comedy with the theory behind Social Theater and offers a GPS on how, when and why to use each activity. You can't go wrong! -- Izzy Gesell MS Ed, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional)Improvisational theatre games are increasingly finding a place in group psychotherapy, and this is a wonderful resource for clinicians working with children and teens, particularly with kids whose social skills may be impaired by attentional or anxiety problems. -- David Carbonell, Ph.D., psychologist and founding member of The Therapy Players, comedy improv troupe, Chicago, USAShawn Amador is a brilliant pioneer in the field of improv and social skills training! In her book she provides many gifts to practitioners of all levels: an eloquent historical perspective, step-by-step guides to using improv in therapeutic settings, and detailed explanations of the emotional and cognitive influences. -- Kristin R. Krueger, PhD, clinician, researcher and member of the Therapy PlayersTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Breakdown chart by Social Thinking® Profile Level and target skills; 1. History of Social Theatre; The Creation of Groups; 3. Collaborative Writing Process; 4. Activities/Skits to Teach Joint Attention and Focus; 5. Practicing Recognition of Social Cues; 6. Practicing Self-Regulation Skills; 7. Practicing Perspective Taking; 8. Performing when Anxious and Shy...and Clowning!; 9. Being Confident to Defeat Bullying; 10. Social Theatre: How Can I Use It?' Appendices. Appendix A - Common Core Standards and Social Theatre. Appendix B - Feeling or Action?. Appendix C - Assertiveness Training Cards

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Book SynopsisImagine if we treated broken hearts with the same respect and concern we have for broken arms? Psychologist Guy Winch urges us to rethink the way we deal with emotional pain, offering warm, wise, and witty advice for the broken-hearted.Real heartbreak is unmistakable. We think of nothing else. We feel nothing else. We care about nothing else. Yet while we wouldn’t expect someone to return to daily activities immediately after suffering a broken limb, heartbroken people are expected to function normally in their lives, despite the emotional pain they feel. Now psychologist Guy Winch imagines how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotion—if only we can understand how heartbreak works, we can begin to fix it. Through compelling research and new scientific studies, Winch reveals how and why heartbreak impacts our brain and our behavior in dramatic and unexpected ways, regardless of our age. Emotional pain lowers our abilit

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Book SynopsisEveryone engages in self-protecting behaviours to some extent, but when these begin to take on the form of bad habits, they can be damaging. People often use self-protection strategies in love and relationships to mitigate potential pain or heartbreak. This book considers the defence mechanisms inadvertently used to avoid closeness with other people, the inner self, and reality and any resulting distress from confrontation with these bodies. This book will teach you how to recognise specific protective behaviours that hinder close relationships and why we engage in them. By understanding the source of these patterns and objectively considering the alternatives, the author will guide you on the path to overcome negative protection strategies and embrace positive relationships. With a foundation in psychology, this book will also be of interest to professional counsellors and therapists.Trade ReviewA powerful book that has given me new and valuable knowledge about my self. -- Cecilie Larsen, reader.This book is a must-read for parents, couples, and everyone else who wants positive relationships. -- Gitte L., readerWhen I read "Come Closer", the content seemed both new and obvious at the same time as I recognised myself in several of the book's examples. In the past, I have wondered about some of my behavior patterns, but now I understand them better. I'm glad that somebody gave me this book and for the new insights it has given me. -- Palle, 61 years old, readerCome Closer helps you unearth those self-protection strategies you didn't know you had and don't know what to do with. Ilse Sand gets them out in the open where she shows you how to dismantle them, one by one, and allow yourself to become rooted, instead, in security, self-acceptance and love. -- Deborah Ward, HSP and Personal Growth WriterThis book is beautifully written, using helpful examples to illustrate each point. It made me think about how to deepen relationships in ways that I had never considered before, and I have been a couples' therapist for 25 years! A brilliant book that will help you to be closer to yourself, your lived reality, and thus to others. -- Juliet Grayson, UKCP Registered Psychosexual Therapist & Author of Landscapes of the Heart, the working world of a sex and relationship therapistTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. Self-protection strategies. 2. When self-protection strategies become automatic. 3. Fear of closeness, grief, and loss of control. 4. Negative patterns that can hinder a successful love life. 5. Parental idealisation. 6. A feeling of total consciousness. 7. Dismantling inappropriate self-protection strategies. 8. The way home. Acknowledgements. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisPreviously published as Mindfulness Moments.Take a few minutes out of your day, wherever you are, and colour your way to peace and calm.Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. This stunning, pocket-sized colouring and activity book offers practical exercises in mindfulness that draw on your creativity and hone your focus.The Mindfulness Moments Colouring Book is the third book from international bestselling illustrator Emma Farrarons. Perfectly sized to carry around in your pocket or bag, this gorgeous adult colouring book includes ideas for mindfulness activities, all beautifully embellished with exquisite scenes and intricate, sophisticated patterns.Trade ReviewPraise for The Mindfulness Colouring Book: The new way to relieve your stress. -- Sydney Morning HeraldPraise for The Mindfulness Colouring Book: This little book is handily pocket-sized, so you can pop it in your work bag for the commute. -- IndependentPraise for The Mindfulness Colouring Book: This pocket-sized adult colouring book is the perfect activity for a 10-minute breather. Consider your stress and anxiety soothed. -- Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisIn the future, how many identities will you have? How many do you want? Digital technology is causing us to think differently about who we are and who we could become, but with the right knowledge we can turn this incredible capacity to our advantage. 'Who am I?' is one of the most fundamental questions of all. But it is becoming increasingly difficult to answer as technology enables us to negotiate and create many different versions of ourselves. In our digital, data-driven world, Facebook gets a say in verifying who we are, science can alter our biology, and advances in AI are revolutionizing not only how we interact online but with the physical world around us. Understanding and defining ourselves is becoming confusing but, as this fascinating book argues, it is possible to embrace this new era of transformation while preserving our autonomy. In The Future of You, Professional futurist Tracey Follows shows how our personal freedoms and potential will be transformed over the coming decades. From health passports, bio-hacking and relationships with machines to mind clones, digital voting and virtual legacies beyond the grave, we need to understand these vital issues today so that we might design the future of our identity tomorrow. 'This fascinating book explores the way that emerging technologies such as AI might affect the nature of personal identity and personhood. It paints an intriguing, thought-provoking, and occasionally disturbing picture.' Michael Wooldridge, author of The Road to ConsciousTrade Review 'This fascinating book explores the way that emerging technologies such as AI might affect the nature of personal identity and personhood. It paints an intriguing, thought-provoking, and occasionally disturbing picture.' Michael Wooldridge, author of The Road to Conscious

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Book SynopsisA funny and pertinent book about being lesbian, bisexual, gay, queer, transgender or just curious - for everybody, no matter their gender or sexuality. Former PSHCE teacher and acclaimed YA author Juno Dawson gives an uncensored look at what it's like to grow up as LGBT.Trade ReviewThe book every LGBT person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a wise best friend. * Patrick Ness *A brave, funny, indignant look at what it means to grow up as LGTBQ. * Metro *Funny, wise and utterly pragmatic this is a brilliant readable and informative book... which could not only help teens become more at ease in their own skin as they work out the details of who they are, but could change your entire school culture, for the better. * Teach Secondary *Filling an important gap in non-fiction publishing is this frank, funny and very welcome exploration of gender and sexuality. * The Bookseller *Frank and funny * Now magazine *It's impossible to overstate the importance of a book like this * Gay Community News *A fantastic book for classrooms and school libraries, This Book is Gay is a must-read for teachers and parents, as well as teens themselves. * Liverpool Echo *

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Book SynopsisManaging projects just got easierThis book will help you come to grips with the basics of project management in a week. By the end of the week you will know your way through the process more clearly. For a start, you will have to consult your end users to work out their precise requirements. You will then need to work out the best way to deliver the required outputs, consider the size of the team you will need to meet those requirements and prepare a schedule for the project. Most importantly, you will need to firm up costs, work out a budget and develop monitoring procedures to keep to the agreed costs. You will learn tips for communicating well, especially when dealing with unexpected problems that may arise.Each day of the week covers a different area and the material is structured for ease of reference. An introduction gives you a ''heads-up'' as to what the day is about. The main material then explains the key lessons to be learned. Important principles are cTable of Contents : Sunday: Think clearly : Monday: Plan your project carefully : Tuesday: Cost your project wisely : Wednesday: Implement your project successfully : Thursday: Communicate effectively : Friday: Deal with change constructively : Saturday: Conclude and evaluate your project positively

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Book SynopsisEmark on a path of self-discovery with this vibrant, uplifting, and inclusive tarot deck and guide created by Zenned Out founder Cassie Uhl. Presenting a modernized version of the treasured Waite-Smith deck—illustrated with calming, ethereal artwork that reflects the diversity of our would with a range of skin colors, body types, genders, and ages—The Zenned Out Journey Tarot Kit invites you to hold a mirror to your subconscious to help you develop in the physical world and progress as a spiritual being. The included guidebook gets you started with your tarot deck with answers to common questions, instructions for cleansing your deck, techniques for selecting cards and setting up spreads, and a review of the meanings of each card in the Major and Minor Arcana. The guide also includes correspondences between individual cards and the different planets and zodiac signs, the four elements, and the numbers 1 through 10 in numerology. Packaged in a sturdy clamshell box, the kit includes: 78 lavishly illustrated tarot cards An easy-to-follow, 64-page guidebook to the tarot Trust your inner wisdom, amplify your intuition, and dive deeper into your soul’s purpose with this uniquely styled kit. The Zenned Out series is an open invitation to seasoned and curious spiritualists who want to explore their craft. With Cassie Uhl’s approachable steps and explanations to mystical tools and symbolism, readers can start using the information right away.Also available in the series:The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Tarot, The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding the Wheel of the Year, The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Crystals, The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Chakras, and The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Auras.

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Book SynopsisOur skin is our largest organ. We often think about how the things we put into our body affect us, but how much time do we take to consider how the things we put onto our body affect us? This timely book is packed full of helpful advice about how to make your own luxurious and beautiful soaps at home, using only the best natural ingredients.Not only are the soaps good for you, they look great and are wonderfully indulgent too. Sarah Ade begins by listing the natural ingredients available and their properties, before describing how to put ingredients together for a specific purpose.She also discusses the benefits of a macrobiotic lifestyle and holistic skin care and why your body will thank you for it. The recipes range from the fun and frivolous to sensible and serious and the text is packed with homemade skin care ideas. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in what they put onto their body as well as what goes inside.

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Book SynopsisThe ability to communicate effectively is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Christine Harvey, a leading expert on workplace communication, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to communicate better.The highly motivational ''in a week'' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!Table of Contents : Sunday: Why communication matters : Monday: Making a great first impression : Tuesday: Communicating at meetings : Wednesday: Using the telephone : Thursday: Secrets of email : Friday: Dealing with difficult people : Saturday: Lifelong communication success

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Book SynopsisThe phenomenal bestseller - 175,000 copies sold - Everything you wanted to know about chopping, stacking and drying wood.Trade ReviewYou could say the book has spread like wildfire. For the world's first comprehensive book about firewood is high in bestseller lists in Britain and generating heated discussions online and in pubs, offices, cafes and bars - about logs, log-piles and the best fire. * Daily Mail. *A how-to book with poetry at its heart. -- Brian Morton * Times Literary Supplement *You don't need to have a wood burning stove or fireplace to be captivated by the craft and lore surrounding a Stone Age method of creating heat. -- Jan Gardner * Boston Globe *As much as Mytting captures the romance of the great outdoors, the nobility of the honest graft of wood chopping, and our close relationship with trees, it is also a step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store. -- Sophie Morris * Independent *Lars Mytting has given us the definitive wood-cutting bible * Trønder-Avisa *Beautiful, important, real * Dagbladet *You don't need to have a wood burning stove or fireplace to be captivated by the craft and lore surrounding a Stone Age method of creating heat. -- Jan Gardner * Boston Globe *As much as Mytting captures the romance of the great outdoors, the nobility of the honest graft of wood chopping, and our close relationship with trees, it is also a step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store. -- Sophie Morris * Independent *

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Book Synopsis''A remarkably insightful read on what power is, how it''s gained and lost, and how it can be used for good. The masterful analysis by two leading experts will make you rethink some of your most basic assumptions about influence'' Adam GrantPower isn''t just for the few at the top; it is potentially for everyone. You have power - and the power to use it. Power is one of the most misunderstood - and therefore vilified - concepts in our society. Most people assume power is predetermined by personality or wealth, or that it''s gained by strong-arming others. Many write it off as inherently corrupt or ''dirty'' and want nothing to do with it. But as pioneering researchers Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro deftly show in Power, for All, power is the ability to influence someone else''s behaviour. This influence is derived from having access to valued resources, which anyone can have, regardless of their income or status in life. Everyone has

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Book SynopsisThe follow up to James Smith's international number one bestseller, Not a Diet Book.Do you love your job?Does your future excite you?Are your relationships working for you?In this book, James Smith is back to challenge everything you thought you knew about the path to fulfilment and happiness. With hard-hitting home truths and a helping of tough love, be prepared to reset your outlook, redefine your goals and unlock your potential.Now, more than ever, is the time to take back control. Are you ready to change your life?Trade Review‘Meet the man changing the way you think about fitness. One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world (who has) knocked current fitness It boy @JoeWicks for six and stolen the coveted crown of the fitness world’ Sunday Times Style ‘Not a Diet Book mercilessly takes down every fad diet, workout and health drink you have been sold and instead explains [James’] mission to make understanding weight-loss as two words – calorie deficit.’ The Sun ‘Personal trainer James Smith’s new book, Not a Diet Book, offers frank advice on getting in shape and busts some major diet myths.’ Grazia ‘James’ book is the tough love version of life coaching. He tells you straight, refers to his own experiences in life and makes you laugh along the way.’ Metro

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Book SynopsisWhatever dream you’re working toward, a few wise words can help make the challenge easier. This uplifting little book is packed with inspiring quotations and simple but effective tips to help you get the most out of every day.

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Book SynopsisThe keys to wellness are written in the stars. In The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care, astrologer Stephanie Gailing shares a modern-day approach to the ancient healing art of medical astrology. Astrology is a stellar language that allows us to understand the nuances of who we are and how to live our life with more insight and awareness. And while we may look to our zodiac signs to help us navigate our relationships, career, finances, and family matters, did you know that astrology can also play quite a pivotal role in helping us optimize our vitality and well-being? From passionate Aries to sensitive Pisces, and all the signs in between, each astrological profile is associated with a unique temperament and different needs when it comes to nurturing body, mind, and spirit. Knowing these can help you personalize your self-care regimen by incorporating natural remedies and wellness practices more aligned with your signs. Divided into twelve chapters, one for each zodiac sign, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care includes an array of holistic lifestyle approaches that will help you curate an astrologically aligned self-care regimen. For each sign you’ll find dozens of recommendations in categories including: Areas of Health Focus Eating Tips Health-Supporting Foods Wellness Therapies Relaxation Practices Natural Remedies Essential Oils Flower Essences Yoga Poses Sleep Tips In addition you’ll also discover ways to bolster your well-being by connecting to the celestial cycles, featuring topics such as: Stellar Life Stages: You’ll discover a road map—including an array of wellness strategies and journaling questions—to navigate your self-care from your twenties to your eighties based upon astrological invitations that occur at different times in our lives. The Moons: You’ll learn about the twenty-four different New Moons and Full Moons including the opportunities and challenges each one brings. You’ll find affirmations you can do on each lunation as well as self-care rituals to undertake and several questions to use as journaling prompts. Planetary Retrogrades: Get a deeper understanding of the opportunities for awareness that Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde yield. You’ll discover strategies to sidestep stress, self-care suggestions, ways to work with your dreams, meditation techniques, flower essences, supportive crystals, and journaling questions.The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care is part of the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series, elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated books that offer comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: The Complete Book of Birthdays, The Complete Language of Flowers, and The Complete Book of Dreams.Trade Review“A complete course of comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly' instruction … especially and unreservedly recommended.” * Midwest Book Review *"Entering the world of astrology can be extremely daunting for newbies such as myself. Thankfully, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care breaks down the three most important signs you should know in an easily digestible manner, giving you practical advice on how you can apply this knowledge in your everyday life." * HerCampus *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION PART I: ZODIAC SIGNS The Signs of Self-Care Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces PART I I: STELLAR LIFE STAGES Stellar Life Stages Through the Ages Jupiter Return Saturn Return Pluto Square Neptune Square Uranus Opposition Chiron Return PAR T I I I: THE MOONS The Lunar Cycle New Moons Full Moons PART IV: PLANETARY RETROGRADES Retrograde Basics Mercury Retrograde Venus Retrograde Mars Retrograde RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisFantastic It explains the misperception of stacked odds and personal powerlessness that stops individuals challenging bad behaviour. Stunning. Humbling. Thought-provoking'Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in MindIn the face of discrimination, bad behaviour, evil and abuse, why do good people so often do nothing? Every day, we see examples of bad or immoral behaviour from sexual harassment to political corruption, from negligence to bullying.Why did no one stop the abduction of Jamie Bulger, despite many witnesses reporting they felt uneasy seeing the two-year-old''s distress? How did the USA gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, abuse hundreds of young women under his care for so long? Why didn''t anyone intervene when David Dao, an innocent sixty-nine-year-old man, was forcibly removed from his seat on a United Airlines aeroplane and dragged down the aisle by security officers? How did large crowds of men get away with sexually assaulting an estimated 1,200 women in Cologne durTrade Review‘Look out for this fantastic book, due April 2020. It explains the misperception of stacked odds and personal powerlessness that stops individuals challenging bad behaviour. Stunning. Humbling. Thought-provoking.’Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind ‘A fascinating look at why some of us will go to others’ aid, while others do nothing… very readable… encouraging… a surprisingly positive book’ Sunday Times ‘An examination of moral courage and its disappointing scarcity’ Economist ‘In this powerful, well-written book, Catherine Sanderson explains what psychology has taught us about why good people so often do nothing… If you have ever regretted being silent (and who hasn't?) this is the book for you’Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of Choice ‘Thoughtful and beautifully written … A smart and practical guide to becoming a better and braver version of ourselves’Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness ‘Catherine Sanderson, like no other psychologist, invades our minds. Her riveting storytelling challenges us to rethink why we avert our eyes to evil, tolerate bullying, and excuse unforgivable workplace behaviour’Walter V. Robinson, former editor of the Pulitzer-winning Boston Globe team ‘Brilliant … The unrelenting rigor of her analysis, sweeping breadth of research and evocative lucidity empower us to act – and also give us hope. This book comes not a moral moment too soon’Cornell William Brooks, former President of the NAACP ‘Makes a powerful argument for building, as early as possible, the ability to stand up for what’s right in the face of peer pressure, corrupt authority, and even family apathy. Citing case after case revealing how easy it is for people’s moral instincts to be muted, and detailing how that silence is visible on brain scans, Sanderson guides readers toward her inevitable conclusion: We can do better’Psychology Today

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Book SynopsisOverthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered. He commissioned a research study to ask 10,000 people if they struggle with overthinking too, and 99.5 percent said, "Yes!" The good news is that in Soundtracks, Acuff offers a proven plan to change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower. When we don't control our thoughts, our thoughts control us. If our days are full of broken soundtracks, thoughts are our worst enemy, holding us back from the things we really want. But the solution to overthinking isn't to stop thinking. The solution is running our brains with better soundtracks. Once we learn how to choose our soundtracks, thoughts become our best friend, propelling us toward our goals. If you want to tap into the surprising power of overthinking and give your dreams more time and creativity, learn how to DJ the soundtracks that define you. If you can worry, you can wonder. If you can doubt, you can dominate. If you can spin, you can soar.

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Book SynopsisA practical, user-friendly guide for women seeking focus and calm in the midst of life''s storms.Overwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In this eye-opening book, co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute, Caroline Welch takes readers on a mindfulness journey to help them de-stress and cultivate inner peace. According to Welch, you do not need countless hours sitting in silence to be more present in your life--the key is to practice mindfulness wherever you are and whenever you can. The Gift of Presence guides readers in developing four innate capacities we all possess that will allow us to become more resilient and centered in our lives--even when life is throwing all that it has at us:Presence: the ability to remain firmly in the present moment; to be fully aware of what''s happening as it''s happening.Purpose: the personal meaning

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Book SynopsisEntrepreneurship can be an ideal career option for enterprising individuals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and this detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right for you and how to go about starting and growing your own business.Written by a successful entrepreneur and business consultant with Asperger Syndrome, this book provides all the guidance you need on the practicalities of starting up a company. The unique strengths that Asperger leaders can bring to a new business venture are highlighted and solutions are offered for elements of entrepreneurship that can create stumbling blocks such as developing working relationships within your company, marketing yourself and your business, managing finances, networking and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Full of pragmatic advice, case studies from established business owners with Asperger Syndrome and practical tools for professional development, this is an essential startup handbook for anyone on the spectrum considering making the leap to becoming an entrepreneur.Trade ReviewNot only is a book on Asperger entrepreneurship long-overdue, but Rosalind may have shut down the need for future books on the subject. She has written a thoroughly complete, easy-to-read guide that will satisfy not just the budding entrepreneur who has some idea of what's required, but also the dreamer who has no clue where to start... An Asperger's Guide to Entrepreneurship had me exclaiming 'Finally!' too many times as I read it. It promises real hope, and positive change in the lives of so many of us. -- from the foreword by Michael John Carley, founder of GRASP and author of Asperger’s From the Inside-OutThis detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right for you and how to go about starting and growing your own business. It highlights the unique strengths that Asperger leaders can bring to a new business venture and offers solutions for elements that could otherwise create stumbling blocks. Full of pragmatic advice, case studies and practical tools for professional development. -- prospect - Educational ResourcesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: Understanding What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur. 1.Understanding Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneur. 2. Why Do People Decide to Become Entrepreneurs? Part 2: Moving from a Corporate Job to an Entrepreneurial Career. 3. Strategic Planning and Decision-Making as an Entrepreneur. 4. Differences in Operational Processes in General. Part 3: Practicalities of Starting Up a Business. 5. I've Made the Decision – What Now? 6. Initial Financial Forecasting. 7. Developing a Competitive Advantage. 8. Developing a More Formal Business Plan and Model. 9. The Entrepreneur as Leader. 10. Dealing with Suppliers. 11. Marketing Yourself and Your Business – Your Public Face. 12. Initial Business Development. 13. The Tender and Contracting Process. Part 4: Personal Development for Entrepreneurs on the Autistic Spectrum. 14. Building Internal Relationships. 15. Networking – An On-Going Requirement. 16. Making Your New Business the Focus in Your Life – NOT Your Life in Totality. 17. Developing your Work Area to Optimise your Performance. 18. Taking on Other Shareholders – The Challenge of Sharing Your Business. 19. Learning to Live with Change – The Life of an Entrepreneur. Part 5: Practical Toolkits and Exercises. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisOvercoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store.Low self-confidence affects many of us from time to time and at its worst it can have a devastating impact on your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and leading the life you want to lead. Even in milder forms, it can impact on your relationships, studies, career, social life and home-life.By recognising what has caused your own low self-esteem and then starting to address negative thoughts and habits that have kept it low, you can gradually build your confidence. Improving your self-confidence will have an enormously positive effect on your life, allowing you to flourish and grow, and taking you a step closer to fulfilling your dreams and ambitions.Trade ReviewA sensible and ethically sound guide and an appropriate recommendation for those of us counselling in a work setting. * Counselling at Work *

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Book SynopsisTransform your ability to persuade and negotiate with this practical new resource In Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions, accomplished sales, negotiation, and influence experts Andres Lares, Jeff Cochran, and Shaun Digan PhD deliver a concise and insightful take on how to transform your ability to persuade others regardless of the setting. In this important book you''ll discover: Original research and scientific studies shedding light on the human decision-making processes that drive success and failure in virtually all interactions Real world examples and practical exercises to illustrate and practice the concepts discussed A fun yet rigorous approach of a complex subject that can be practically applied in any business situation Persuade is perfect for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders and will earn a place in the libraries of any professional whoTable of Contents1 The Art of Influence and Persuasion 1 Ethics of Influencing 3 The Tenets of Ethical Principles 3 The Influence and Persuasion Process 4 2 Building Credibility 9 Credibility: Trust and Expertise 10 Building Trust 11 Establishing Expertise 19 The Influencer’s Toolbox 23 Borrowing Credibility 23 Show Vulnerability 27 Become a Trusted Advisor 30 Putting It All Together 34 3 Engaging Emotion 37 The Linda Problem 37 Emotions 39 Achievement 40 Fear 40 Obligation 41 The Influencer’s Toolbox 44 Managing Emotions 44 Storytelling 47 Scripting 50 Mirroring 58 Putting It All Together 68 4 Demonstrating Logic 71 Logic and Rational Decisions 72 The Rational Decision-Making Model 73 The Weighted Criteria Matrix 74 The Role of Prior Belief in Reasoning 77 The Three Steps in Demonstrating Logic to Persuade Others 82 The Influencer’s Toolbox 95 Framing 95 Anchoring 98 Features, Advantages, and Benefits 104 Putting It All Together 108 5 Facilitating Action 111 Facilitating Action 111 Types of Closes 113 Soft Closes: Asking Questions to Yes 114 Hard Closes: Making the Ask 118 Creating a Sense of Urgency 120 After the Close 121 The Influencer’s Toolbox 122 Getting the Small Yes 122 Providing Options 126 Creating a Safety Net 132 Putting It All Together 133 6 Time and Place 135 The When and the Where 135 The Right Time 136 The Right Place 139 The Right Audience 141 The Influencer’s Toolbox 143 The Empathy Gap 143 Happy Endings 145 Putting It All Together 145 7 Body Language 147 Reading and Understanding Body Language 147 Posture 148 Gestures 152 Facial Expressions 154 Awareness of Cultural Differences 161 Body Language for Virtual Selling Environments 162 The Influencer’s Toolbox 164 Making a First Impression 164 Body Language as a Tool for Managing Your Own Emotions 165 Body Language as a Tool for Managing the Emotions of Others 167 Putting It All Together 172 8 Personality 175 Characteristics, Traits, and Types 175 Measuring Your Personality Traits 176 The Big Five Personality Traits 177 Altercasting 182 Personality Type Assessments 183 Influencer’s Toolbox 187 Identifying with the Traits 187 Influencing with the Traits 188 Putting It All Together 190 9 Putting It All Together 193 A Closer Look at the Four-Step Process 194 Building Credibility 194 Engaging Emotion 195 Demonstrating Logic 195 Facilitating Action 196 Time and Place 196 Beyond the Four-Step Process 196 Appendix 1: A Study of Decision Makers’ Decision Making 199 Methods and Analysis 199 Sample and Instrument 199 Analysis and Results 201 Summary of Hypotheses under Consideration 219 Discussion 219 Appendix 2: 50 Question Big Five Personality Traits Assessment 221 End Notes 223 Recommended Reading 229 Acknowledgments 231 About the Authors 233 Index 235

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Book SynopsisThe greatest challenge we face in dealing with the complexity of our world? To think again and to think better. In a world that challenges us with ever more complicated problems, the quality of our thinking is a critical game-changer. As individuals, organisations, societies, and cultures, we need to cultivate thinking that is both insightful and farsighted. We must learn how to mobilise and apply intelligence that goes beyond the ordinary - one that continuously exceeds its own limits. The Postgraduate School of Thinking, at the Vrije Universiteit in Brussels (VUB), is an experimental program with the mission of challenging us all to achieve just that. Deploying an innovative combination of mobilisation methods, the program sets out to define the cognitive strategies, practices, and habits that are the marks of exceptional thinkers. This book features a variety of interdisciplinary research articles and discussions that invite us to explore our capacity for extraordinary thinking.

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Book SynopsisIn Everything is Spiritual, the author Rob Bell explores how ideas about creation, love and connection shaped him and how they shape every one of us. Bell observes that more than anything, people want to understand their purpose here on earth. And when you embrace who and where you come from, including your wounds, your pains and your regrets, you will discover that lurking there in the mess of life is an invitation to expand - just as the universe has been expanding for 13 billion years. Written in a lyrical, almost stream of consciousness style this wide-ranging book shares stories from Bell's life to illuminate lessons about the world around you to help you find purpose, meaning and connection. 'Rob Bell might have left the church, but he will always be my minister - in the purest and most uncorrupted sense of that word. Nobody else can take ancient teachings and modern science, and blend them together into wisdom that makes sense to me, and heals me. Rob's unorthodox and bold thinking stirs my intellect, comforts my heart and makes me believe that - within all the frightening chaos of the unknowable universe - I still have a sacred place. His work is a sacred gift to a troubled world.' - Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Big MagicTrade ReviewRob Bell might have left the church, but he will always be my minister - in the purest and most uncorrupted sense of that word. Nobody else can take ancient teachings and modern science, and blend them together into wisdom that makes sense to me, and heals me. Rob's unorthodox and bold thinking stirs my intellect, comforts my heart and makes me believe that - within all the frightening chaos of the unknowable universe - I still have a sacred place. His work is a sacred gift to a troubled world. * Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic *

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