Self Help & Mindfulness Books
SuperCollege LLC,US 1001 Ways to Pay for College: Strategies to
Book SynopsisCompletely revised with updated descriptions, contact information, websites, and available monies, this guide to financing higher education is the only resource students need to fund their pursuit of knowledge. Balancing detailed explanations with real-life examples and practical resources, the featured topics include finding and winning scholarships, requesting a reassessment from colleges for more financial aid, maximizing assistance from state and federal governments, taking advantage of educational tax breaks, and benefiting from government-subsidized student loans. Creative strategiessuch as starting profitable dorm-room enterprises, trading tuition costs for volunteer service, and canceling debts with loan-repayment programshelp students find extra money when more traditional routes are exhausted. The provided tips are designed for students of all ages and levels and their parents.Trade ReviewAbout this book:This book is a hole in one. Open any page to discover an easily-understood financial gem.”Dr. Robin Boren, Independent College Counselor and former Department Chair at Dakota Ridge High SchoolAbout other books by the authors:"A present for anxious parents." Honolulu Advertiser"Advice on applying for scholarships from start to finish." Town & Country Magazine"All students will profit from this highly detailed book." David Miller, Director of College Counseling, Stevenson SchoolTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Many Ways to Pay for CollegeChapter 2: Find a ScholarshipChapter 3: Contests for StudentsChapter 4: Guaranteed ScholarshipsChapter 5: Reward Programs for StudentsChapter 6: Save for CollegeChapter 7: Tax Breaks for StudentsChapter 8: Maximize Financial AidChapter 9: Asking for More Financial AidChapter 10: Avoid Financial Aid ScamsChapter 11: Get Your State to PayChapter 12: Borrow Money for CollegeChapter 13: Loan Forgiveness ProgramsChapter 14: Military OptionsChapter 15: Save Money While in CollegeChapter 16: Make Your College CheaperChapter 17: Be a Dorm Room EntrepreneurChapter 18: Internships and Part-time JobsChapter 19: Be a Part-time StudentChapter 20: Opportunities for Adult StudentsChapter 21: Opportunities for Graduate StudentsChapter 22: Conclusion
£13.49
Cornerstone The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions
Book SynopsisWhat is great culture made of? How do you get more of it, or turn around a group that needs improving? In The Culture Playbook, Daniel Coyle delivers a field-tested guide for building strong, cohesive, high-performing groups.Coyle, author of the New York Times bestselling The Culture Code, has spent the last six years studying and consulting with some of the most successful groups on the planet - including Pixar, Navy SEALS Team 6 and others. Here, he distils his findings into 60 concise, actionable, scientifically proven tips for building safety, generating trust, and establishing purpose - plus a set of conversation-igniting exercises to help you assess and improve your current culture. The result is a book that will sharpen the skills of any leader and strengthen the cohesion of any team - because it demonstrates that great culture is not controlled by fate or luck; it's controlled by you.Praise for The Culture Code'A truly brilliant, mesmerising read that demystifies the magic of great groups. It blows all other books on culture right out of the water. Read it immediately.' Adam Grant, author of Originals'An essential book that unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides readers with a toolkit for building a cohesive, innovative culture.' Business Insider
£10.44
St Martin's Press The Art of War The Classic Guide to Strategy
Book SynopsisSun Tzu's The Art of War offers the wisdom of ancient China for the modern reader Originally written in the 5th century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing. This edition of the timeless classic uses Lionel Giles's brilliant translation of the original text, re-designed with a modern look and a pocket-size trim that's perfect for gift giving. Whether they're students or salespeople, readers everywhere will benefit from Sun Tzu's profound insights into human behavior.
£9.00
Hay House Inc The Gift of Gratitude
Book SynopsisLearn how to enjoy Life''s gifts with this journal packed with Louise Hay''s affirmations and motivational exercises on self-love, joy and living in gratitude.''Life is very simple: What we give out, we get back. The Universe always gives us what we believe we deserve. No matter what the problem seems to be, there is really only one solution, and that is loving the self. Love is the miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives. Gratitude is key to all of this.'' Louise HayLouise Hay lived gratitude every minute of every day, which is the motivation for this journal. She had a true ''attitude of gratitude'' as she liked to call it, but she would be the first to say that she was not unique - we all have the capacity to enjoy Life''s gifts.This journal collects many of Louise''s writings on grateful living along with time-honoured exercises, such as how to craft your own affirmations, do mirror work, effectively visualize, forgive and releas
£12.23
Harvard Business Review Press The First 90 Days Updated and Expanded
Book Synopsis Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon EditorsThe world’s most trusted guide for leaders in transitionTransitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability. Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize or even derail your success.In this updated and expanded version of the international bestseller The First 90 Days, Michael D. Watkins offers proven strategies for conquering the challenges of transitionsno matter where you are in your career. Watkins, a noted expert on leadership transitions and adviser to senior leaders in all types of organizations, also addresses today’s increasingly demanding professional landsTrade Review"His wisdom, and research, has helped many masterfully onboard into new positions." -- Forbes.com "Watkins has taken a rather prosaic proposition (first impressions count) and built around it a handbook that grown-ups can use in business, particularly in times of change and transition." -- Idealog (New Zealand) "A useful addition to leadership studies collections." -- Choice magazine "The First 90 Days is a rich source of material for any executive coach and of course any uncoached executive. I highly recommend it." -- Coaching Today "The First 90 Days and its digital counterpart serve as valued resources for leaders just stepping into a critical new role--when first impressions matter so much, and every word or deed can tip the scale of public opinion." -- T+D magazine (American Society for Training & Development) "No business holding should be without this expanded coverage." -- Midwest Book Review "Any person who gets a new job or promotion or position, can use this book to be more effective in the first 3 months on the job... It is no doubt that [The First 90 Days] has lasting-power and will remain popular and useful for many years to come." -- 800 CEO READ "...packed with practical suggestions for how to successfully navigate through new scenarios." -- GuruFocus.com "In his seminal book The First 90 Days, Michael Watkins advises that, as a leader in the first 90 days of a new leadership role, you should promote yourself, accelerate your learning, match your strategy to the situation, and create coalitions." -- FastCompany.com "a superb guide" -- Globe & Mail
£20.90
Little, Brown Book Group Homecoming
Book Synopsis''The healed inner child becomes a source of vitality and creativity, enabling us to find new joy and energy in living'' John BradshawDo you aspire to be a loving parent but all too often ''lose it'' in hurtful ways? Do you crave intimacy but wonder if it''s worth the struggle? Are you consumed at times by anxiety or depression? Coming home to your true self may help.We first see the world though the eyes of a little child, and that ''inner child'' remains with us throughout our lives, no matter how outwardly ''grown-up'' and powerful we become. If our vulnerable child was hurt, abandoned, shamed, or neglected, that child''s pain, grief, and anger live on within us. In this powerful life-changing book, HOMECOMING: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, John Bradshaw shows us how we can learn to nurture that sometimes needy inner child, in essence offering ourselves the good parenting we needed and longed for.Through a step-be-step process of exploring the unfinished business of each developmental stage in our childhood, we can break away for the destructive family rules and roles and free ourselves to live responsibly in the present. HOMECOMING: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child offers a wealth of unique case histories and interactive techniques, including indexes of suspicion questionnaires, non-dominant-hand letter writing, guided meditations, grief work, and affirmations. Pioneering when first introduced by John Bradshaw, these classic therapies are now being validated by the new discoveries in attachment research and neuroscience. No one has ever brought them to a popular audience more effectively and inspiringly than John Bradshaw.Trade ReviewJohn Bradshaw's work did me immense good...I think he is a genius. * Billy Connolly *
£14.24
Health Communications The Undefeated Mind On the Science of
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Alex Lickerman mines life's greatest challenges with an artist's eye, a scientist's rigor and a Buddhist's wise hand. The result is a book that I could not stop reading. Alex's unique gifts as a writer, doctor and scientific thinker make for an epiphany-studded quest to tame his own mind and to commune with the minds of others. He has produced a book that is profound, compassionate, and triply inspiring."--Kaja Perina, editor-in-chief, Psychology Today"Buddhism and Western medicine would seem an incongruous mixture, but in the hands of Alex Lickerman they meld seamlessly into a recipe for overcoming life's hardships—indeed, for turning them into advantages. An accomplished physician, Lickerman has no truck for the supernatural, but recognizes that the tenets of Nichiren Buddhism have been honed over centuries to help alleviate life's inevitable sufferings. The Undefeated Mind is a deeply engaging story of how Lickerman has fused modern medicine with ancient wisdom to heal his patients both physically and psychologically—lessons that apply to all of us." --Jerry Coyne, professor of Ecology and Evolution at University of Chicago and author of Why Evolution is True"Dr. Lickerman's wisdom and compassion are evident on every page of this outstanding book. Inspired by his many years of practice in the Nichiren Buddhist tradition, Dr. Lickerman, a practicing physician, sets forth nine principles for developing an 'undefeated mind.' An undefeated mind is not a passive mind that is sometimes associated with Buddhism. It is a mind that never gives up the search for solutions to life's inevitable obstacles. It is a mind that knows that peace and happiness are attainable even in the midst of hardships, such as rejection, illness, and loss. It is a mind that treats adversity as an opportunity for growth. By sharing personal stories of how he and his patients have benefited from these nine principles, Dr. Lickerman turns them into easy-to-apply tools that everyone can put to use immediately. Incorporating the nine principles of The Undefeated Mind into your everyday life will open the door to limitless compassion for others and to unshakeable happiness for yourself. This profound book has the power to change your life." —Toni Bernhard, author of How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers"Eastern religious practices such as chanting are often brushed aside as 'mysticism' by Western science. In this highly original book based on extensive case studies, Lickerman effectively bridges these two great traditions, providing novel insights along the way on how we can all triumph over the psychological impact of adversity and live joyfully, even in this 'vale of tears.'"--V. S. Ramachandran, director of the Center for Brain and Cognition at University of California San Diego and author of the New York Times bestseller The Tell-Tale BrainThe Undefeated Mind: On the Science of Constructing an Indestructible Self Alex Lickerman. HCI Books, $15.95 trade paper (288p) ISBN 978-0-7573-1642-5 When life brings adversity such as profound loss or illness, we may sometimes feel defeated and powerless to change either the circumstance or our emotional response. Physician and blogger Lickerman tells us that things are only as bleak as they seem, and, using actual conversations with his patients, reveals the process of achieving an "inner life state" that mitigates suffering. More than presenting just a good theory or interesting stories, he interweaves compelling scientific research and core tenets of Nichiren Buddhism to flesh out this inner life state: nine central principles that moderate physical and emotional pain. The point of easing suffering is "not for solving problems but for establishing a life state that makes all problems solvable." The interplay of dialogue, narrative, science, and faith flows effortlessly, interrupted only by thought-provoking observations such as "research suggests that the more we use our willpower, the weaker it becomes," and "our expectations profoundly influence our responses to our experiences." The principles are well constructed and the book well written; the author not only describes an undefeated mind but also teaches the thinking that yields one. Agent: Stephany Evans. (Nov.)One of my favorite new books is The Undefeated Mind. It's a powerful book that helps you cultivate your inner strength to face hard times with a fearless heart. It's more than a book. It's a set of tools for life.--J.D. Meier, Sources of Insight
£11.99
Hodder & Stoughton The Power Of Kabbalah
Book SynopsisThe new big thing in terms of spiritual enlightenment, the powerful principles of the Kabbalah have attracted a swathe of celebrity followers ranging from Madonna, Jerry Hall, Elizabeth Taylor, Mick Jagger and Guy Ritchie - as well as over 3.5 million other dedicated students worldwide. Previously shrouded in secrecy, its teachings were passed down orally from generation to generation to only an elite few. Now, in THE POWER OF KABBALAH, Rabbi Yehuda Berg has created a user''s manual for today''s world, in which its wisdom is conveyed in a highly accessible, practical form for all to follow.For the first time, these secret teachings are brought to bear on the real world issues faced by us everyday - in our careers, with family and friends, and in our innermost personal thoughts. Rabbi Yehuda Berg sets out a practical collection of principles and instructions for improving our lives - helping us to get to where we really want to be emotionally, spiritually, financialTrade ReviewThis book should come with a warning: Danger of enlightenment. * Guy Ritchie *The Power of Kabbalah shows you how to reveal the beauty of your spirit and embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. * Deepak Chopra *In a world jam-packed with confusion, chaos and the superficial, The Power of Kabbalah helps you throw on the brakes before you hit the wall. Love it and live it. * Sandra Bernhard *This book provides a simple yet powerful and profound message for both novices and seasoned seekers alike. * John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are *
£10.44
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The Hero and the Outlaw Building Extraordinary
Book SynopsisUsing studies drawn from the experiences of Nike, Marlboro, Ivory and other powerhouse brands, the authors show that the most successful brands are those that most effectively correspond to fundamental patterns in the unconscious mind known as archetypes.Trade ReviewUsing examples from advertising and marketing and consumer, popular, and organizational culture, Pearson and Mark show that successful brands draw on responses to such archetypes as the hero, outlaw, lover, sage, magician, creator, and innocent, and that these responses cross lifestyle and cultural boundaries. Booklist 20010110Table of ContentsPart I: Primal Assets: A System for the Management of Meaning. Chapter 1: The First System-Ever-for the Management of Meaning. Chapter 2: Archetypes: The Heartbeat of Enduring Brands. Chapter 3: Postmodern Marketing. Part II: The Yearning for Paradise: Innocent, Explorer, Sage. Chapter 4: The Innocent. Chapter 5: The Explorer. Chapter 6: The Sage. Part III: Leaving a Thumbprint on the World: Hero, Outlaw, Magician. Chapter 7: The Hero. Chapter 8: The Outlaw. Chapter 9: The Magician. Part IV: No Man (or Woman) Is an Island: Regular Guy/Gal, Lover, Jester. Chapter 10: The Regular Guy/Gal. Chapter 11: The Lover. Chapter 12: The Jester. Part V: Providing Structure to the World: Caregiver, Creator, Ruler. Chapter 13: The Caregiver. Chapter 14: The Creator. Chapter 15: The Ruler. Part VI: Finding True North: Positioning an Archetypal Brand. Chapter 16: The Artichocke: Uncovering the Archetypal Meaning of Your Brand. Chapter 17: Telling Your Brand Story. Chapter 18: The Case of the March of Dimes. Part VII: Deeper Waters. Chapter 19: May the Force Be With You: Capturing Category Essence. Chapter 20: The Real McCoy: Branding and Organizational Congruence. Chapter 21: Leaving a Legacy: The Ethics of Archetypal Marketing.
£21.59
Cornerstone The Luck Factor
Book SynopsisIS LUCK REAL?Why do some people lead happy successful lives whilst other face repeated failure and sadness? Why do some find their perfect partner whilst others stagger from one broken relationship to the next? What enables some people to have successful careers whilst others find themselves trapped in jobs they detest? And can unlucky people do anything to improve their luck - and lives?Ten years ago, Professor Richard Wiseman decided to search for the elusive luck factor by investigating the actual beliefs and experiences of lucky and unlucky people. The results reveal a radical new way of looking at luck: in many important ways, we make our own luck. If you think you''re unlucky, that bad luck may be the direct result of you believing you''re unlucky.Wiseman identifies the four simple behavioural techniques that have been scientifically proven to help you attract good fortune. He then shows how you can use these methods to Trade ReviewWiseman knows the secret of a lucky life. * Daily Telegraph *
£10.44
Oneworld Publications You are Not So Smart: Why Your Memory is Mostly
Book SynopsisHow many of your Facebook friends do you think you know? Would you help a stranger in need? Do you know why you’re so in love with your new smartphone? The truth is: you’re probably wrong. You are not so smart. In this international bestseller, award-winning journalist David McRaney examines the assorted ways we mislead ourselves every single day. A psychology course with all the boring bits taken out, prepare for a whirlwind tour of the latest research in the subject, fused with a healthy dose of humour and wit. You’ll discover just how irrational you really are, which delusions keep you sane, how to boost your productivity, and why you’ve never kept a New Year’s resolution.Trade Review‘Want to get smarter quickly? Read this book.’ -- David Eagleman, author of The Brain: The Story of You‘Simply wonderful. An engaging and useful guide to how our brilliant brains can go badly wrong.’ -- Richard Wiseman, bestselling author of 59 Seconds‘Populist and funny.’ * Evening Standard *‘A much-needed field guide to the limits of our so-called consciousness. McRaney presents a witty case for just how witless we all are.’ -- William Poundstone, author of How to Predict the Unpredictable and Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?‘Every chapter is a welcome reminder that you are not so smart-yet you're never made to feel dumb. You Are Not So Smart is a dose of psychology research served in tasty anecdotes that will make you better understand both yourself and the rest of us. It turns out we're much more irrational than most of us think, so give yourself every advantage you can and read this book.’ * Alexis Ohanian - co-founder of Reddit.com *‘Fascinating... After reading this book, you'll never trust your brain again.’ * Alex Boese, bestselling author of Elephants on Acid and Electrified Sheep *
£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule
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Penguin Putnam Inc Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming
Book SynopsisLearn how to overcome procrastination and enjoy guilt-free play! One of the most effective programs to combat procrastination, THE NOW HABIT has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 11 languages, and is now revised and updated.Featuring a new introduction and a new section providing strategies to understand and deal with the role technology plays in procrastination today, THE NOW HABIT offers a comprehensive plan to help readers lower their stress and increase their time to enjoy guilt-free play. Dr. Fiore’s techniques will help any busy person start tasks sooner and accomplish them more quickly, without the anxiety brought on by the negative habits of procrastination and perfectionism.
£11.39
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Keeping a Family Cow: The Complete Guide for
Book SynopsisThe cow is the most productive, efficient creature on earth. She will give you fresh milk, cream, butter, and cheese, build human health and happiness, and even turn a profit for homesteaders and small farmers who seek to offer her bounty to the local market or neighborhood. She will provide rich manure for your garden or land, and will enrich the quality of your life as you benefit from the resources of the natural world. Quite simply, the family that keeps a cow is a healthy family. Originally published in the early 1970s as The Cow Economy and reprinted many times over, Keeping a Family Cow has launched thousands of holistic small-scale dairy farmers and families raising healthy cows in accordance with their true nature. The book offers answers to frequently asked questions like, 'Should I get a cow?' and 'How Much Space do I need?' in addition to extensive information on: • The health benefits of untreated milk; • How to milk a cow effectively and with ease; • Choosing your dairy breed; • Drying off your cow; • Details on calving and breeding; • The importance of hay quality and how to properly feed your cow; • Fencing and pasture management; • Housing, water systems, and other supplies; • Treating milk fever and other diseases and disorders; • Making butter, yogurt, and cheese, and, of course . . . • . . . Everything else the conventional dairy industry doesn’t tell us! Now revised and updated to incorporate new information on the raw milk debate, the conversation about A1 vs. A2 milk, fully grassfed dairies, more practical advice for everyday chores, and updated procedures for cow emergencies. Keeping a Family Cow has not only stood the test of time, it still remains the go-to inspirational manual for raising a family milk cow nearly forty years after its first publication. Joann Grohman has a lifetime of practical experience that has been bound into this one volume and presented in the spirit of fun and learning.Trade Review"Many with small rural properties have opted out of the industrial food system by obtaining a family cow. Keeping a Family Cow is the only owner's manual you will need. In elegant, readable prose, Grohman guides the neophyte through all the steps, from choosing a cow, to milking her, to making butter, yogurt, and cheese. Highly recommended for anyone interested in grass-based farming and nutrient-dense food--not just family cow owners--Keeping a Family Cow will instill great appreciation for the sacred bond between domesticated animals and the human beings who care for them."--Sally Fallon Morell, President, The Weston A. Price Foundation“Joann Grohman is level-headed and sure-footed when it comes to helping families build a lasting partnership with a homestead cow. Her work remains an important reference for anyone considering bringing these gentle creatures into their lives.”--Shannon Hayes, author of Long Way on a Little, The Farmer and the Grill, The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook, and Radical Homemakers
£15.19
HarperCollins Focus The Joy of Saying No
Book SynopsisNo is not a dirty word. Follow author Natalie Lue’s six-step plan to find your no so you can create healthier boundaries and reconnect with your values and authentic self.Trade Review'Nat's book is the first place I recommend anyone going if they were to take back control of their life. Through simple tools, straightforward talking and compelling storytelling, Nat has created a boundaries bible.' * Emma Gannon, bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen Method *'Natalie Lue is a leading voice on healthy boundaries. This is a beautiful, compassionate resource. Highly recommend it to you.' * Suzy Reading, psychologist and author of The Self-Care Revolution *'With her unrivalled insight into the ways of people pleasing, Natalie Lue nails the reasons why we continually say yes and gives us permission not to. Enjoy the joy of saying NO, relieved of guilt or obligation. Freedom awaits.' * Susanna Reid, presenter of ITV’s Good Morning Britain *
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group Steering By Starlight
Book SynopsisDescribed as one of the best known life coaches in America, Martha Beck has demonstrated a rare gift for helping people who have gone off course to find their way back to rewarding lives. Now, in STEERING BY STARLIGHT, she describes the step-by-step process she uses with her private clients to help them fulfill their potential. Bringing together cutting-edge research in psychiatry, neurology, and related fields in an accessible, compassionate, and original way, Dr Beck reveals powerful new methods for solving the problems that beset ordinary people. Using her trademark wisdom, empathy, and engaging style, she connects you with personal coping strategies as she helps you overcome the alienation that is causing you to lose sight of your authenticity. Beck identifies three stages along the path to recapturing a satisfying life: ''The Stargazer'', ''The Mapmaker'' and ''The Pathfinder''. Whether it''s seeking better relationships, more focused career direction, the achievement of specific fitness goals, or a more harmonious lifestyle, STEERING BY STARLIGHT''s colourful anecdotes, case studies, and exercises will point the way.Trade ReviewBeck... is funny and an excellent writer * GUARDIANTHE JOY DIET/ Martha Beck *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers One Minute Manager Salesperson
Book SynopsisTeaches how to apply the secrets of One Minute Manager to have customers falling over themselves to buy your product.Spencer Johnson author of Number one bestselling business book Who Moved My Cheese? and business guru Larry Wilson teach the principles of the One Minute Manager to the sales-person in this motivational business book.Practical advice is offered to help the struggling salesman covering useful pointers for how to behave such as :treat customers like people, listen carefully to their needs, use after-sale calls to generate good will and referrals; as well as motivational, confidence boosting tricks which help bring sales to completion with minimum of effort.Spencer and Larry prove that bad track records can be smashed by applying the simple techniques learnt here and by helping peopleto feel good about what they buy. Creating positive mental states in the customer and the salesperson provides the right environment for a sale.This book is the quick., easy and fun way to achieve success in sales.
£8.54
Hay House Inc Rapid Transformation
Book SynopsisDrawing on vast veins of psychological research, organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy offers a revolutionary and science-based framework for achieving transformational goals.By following popular behavioral trends like SMART goals and habits that are based on faulty assumptions of time and psychology, most companies and individuals are on the road to mediocrity. But in Rapid Transformation, Dr. Benjamin Hardy offers the antidote as he shares the profound frameworks he's taught to thousands of people and organizationsfrom startups to companies doing hundreds of millions in revenuehelping them achieve growth and progress they assumed to be impossible.In this book, you'll learn how to: Transcend limiting perspectives keeping you stuck in past patterns and traumas Clarify and commit to the most effective goals, which immediately disrupt and simplify your decisions and strategy here-and-now Refine and simplify your the
£16.79
Hodder & Stoughton The Power of Now
Book SynopsisThe international bestselling phenomenon that has inspired a generationTrade ReviewThe POWER OF NOW can transform your thinking. The result? More joy, right now. -- Oprah WinfreyThe POWER OF NOW is the bible du jour - a must-read for anyone looking for a modern take on spirituality ... Essential reading for anyone who might be feeling weighed down by the past or fearful of the future. * Red magazine *Pointing to the portals of the eternal Present, this practical mystic's modern gospel offers transcendent truths that set us free. -- Dan MillmanOne of the clearest and most accessible texts on becoming more present than we have seen. * Kindred Spirit *
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Hodder & Stoughton Dark Side of the Light Chasers
Book SynopsisIn this enlightening guide, Debbie Ford explains that the dark side of our personality should not be hidden. By denying our dark side, we reject these aspects of our true natures rather than giving ourselves the freedom to live authentically. Here she shows that it is possible to acknowledge and accept our so-called weaknesses, proving that these qualities may be important, hidden strengths. For example, perhaps some ''selfishness'' can save us from exhaustion and resentment.Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, Debbie Ford shows us how to reconcile our darker impulses and find the gifts they offer. Your life will be transformed when you unconceal, own, and embrace your shadow.Trade ReviewIn this profound book, Debbie Ford systematically outlines the steps to wholeness and transformation. * Deepak Chopra *Debbie Ford guides us past the self-punishing patterns that often bind us. Her ideas are exceptionally compelling. * Marianne Williamson *Debbie Ford teaches us to recognize, embrace, and ultimately love all aspects of ourselves. Highly recommended. * Dean Ornish *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Evidence of the Afterlife
Book Synopsis“There is currently more scientific evidence to the reality of near death experience (NDE) than there is for how to effectively treat certain forms of cancer,” states radiation oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Long is his groundbreaking new book Evidence of the Afterlife.Trade Review"Dr. Jeff Long and journalist Paul Perry have done a phenomenal job in clarifying current events in the study of near-death experiences. Dr. Long's work is leading us closer to a rational solution of the afterlife mystery." -- Raymond Moody, M.D., Ph.D., author of Life after Life "This important book about near-death experiences provides compelling evidence that mind and consciousness cannot be reduced to brain activity." -- Mario Beauregard, Ph.D., Neuroscientist at the University of Montreal and co-author of The Spiritual Brain "If someone asked for proof that life after death exists, refer them to this book. Dr. Long and Paul Perry have gone way beyond faith and into science, providing us with well-documented proof of what we have known absolutely for 35 years - there is life after death." -- Dannion and Kathryn Brinkley, authors of Saved by the Light and Secrets of the Light "Is there life after death? ...Radiation oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Long argues that if you look at the scientific evidence, the answer is unequivocally yes. Drawing on a decade's worth of research on near-death experiences... he makes the case for that controversial conclusion." -- Time.com "Long answers skeptics ... does a fine job of summarizing some of the transformative changes from NDEs... The end result of all this testimony, according to Long, is 'there is life after death.'" -- Spirituality and Practice
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Journey from Abandonment to Healing Revised
Book SynopsisThe fear of abandonment is one of our most primal fears, and deservedly so. Its pain is often overwhelming, and can leave its mark on the rest of your life. In the midst of the hurt, it’s hard to see an end to your feelings of rejection, shame, and betrayal. In this updated edition of the groundbreaking book, Susan Anderson, a therapist who has specialized in helping people with loss, heartbreak, and abandonment for more than thirty years, shares recent discoveries in neuroscience that help put your pain in perspective. It is designed to help all victims of emotional breakups—whether you are suffering from a recent loss, or a lingering wound from the past; whether you are caught up in patterns that sabotage your own relationships, or you’re in a relationship in which you no longer feel loved. From the first stunning blow to starting over, it provides a complete program for abandonment recovery. Going beyond comforting words to promote real change, this healing process will help you work through the five universal stages of abandonment—shattering, withdrawal, internalizing, rage, lifting—by understanding their biochemical and behavioral origins and implications. New hands-on exercises for improving your life will teach you how to manage the inevitable pain, then go on to build a whole new concept of self, increase your capacity for love, and find new love on a deeper and richer level than ever before.
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Penguin Books Ltd The Charisma Myth
Book SynopsisWhat if charisma could be taught? What you''ll find here is practical magic: unique knowledge, drawn from a variety of sciences, revealing what charisma really is and how it works. You''ll get both the insights and the techniques you need to apply this knowledge. The world will become your lab, and every person you meet, a chance to experiment. The Charisma Myth is a mix of fun stories, sound science, and practical tools. Cabane takes a scientific approach to a heretofore mystical topic, covering what charisma actually is, how it is learned, what its side effects are, and how to handle them.''Engaging, clear, and chock-full of wisdom, practical recommendations, and uncommonly good sense'' Stephen Kosslyn, director, Center for Study of Behavioral Sciences at Stanford ''Cabane has done us a big favor. She''s woven solid science and engaging narrative into an instructive treatment of the role of charisma in leadership'' Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence ''If you are interested in increasing your ability to be charismatic in your unique setting or employment, this book will give you direct skills to use'' Psychology TodayTrade ReviewCharisma is not a gift, it's a tool. Olivia Fix Cabane makes a big promise with this book and delivers on it * Seth Godin *Until I encountered Olivia Fox Cabane, I'd naively believed charisma was an intangible, magical aura...a couple of hours can transform a reasonably personable person into someone magnetic * The Sunday Telegraph *If you are interested in increasing your ability to be charismatic, this book will give you direct skills to use * Psychology Today *An easy read, effectively integrating stories and research, strategies and applications, techniques and practices * New York Journal of Books *Engaging, clear, and chock-full of wisdom, practical recommendations, and uncommonly good sense * Stephen Kosslyn, director, Center for Study of Behavioral Sciences at Stanford *Cabane has done us a big favor. She's woven solid science and engaging narrative into an instructive treatment of the role of charisma in leadership-a topic that (until now) we only poorly understood * Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence: Science and Practice *
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Penguin Putnam Inc 30 Lessons for Living
Book Synopsis“Heartfelt and ever-endearing—equal parts information and inspiration. This is a book to keep by your bedside and return to often.”—Amy Dickinson, nationally syndicated advice columnist Ask AmyMore than one thousand extraordinary Americans share their stories and the wisdom they have gained on living, loving, and finding happiness.After a chance encounter with an extraordinary ninety-year-old woman, renowned gerontologist Karl Pillemer began to wonder what older people know about life that the rest of us don''t.His quest led him to interview more than one thousand Americans over the age of sixty-five to seek their counsel on all the big issues- children, marriage, money, career, aging. Their moving stories and uncompromisingly honest answers often surprised him. And he found that he consistently heard advice that pointed to these thirty lessons for living. Here he weaves their personal recollections of difficulties overcome and lives well lived into a timeless book filled with the hard-won advice these older Americans wish someone had given them when they were young.Like This I Believe, StoryCorps''s Listening Is an Act of Love, and Tuesdays with Morrie, 30 Lessons for Living is a book to keep and to give. Offering clear advice toward a more fulfilling life, it is as useful as it is inspiring.
£14.40
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Resilience
Book SynopsisA masterpiece of warrior wisdom: how to be resilient, how to overcome obstacles not by "positive thinking" or self- esteem, but by positive action. The best-selling author, Navy SEAL, and humanitarian Eric Greitens offers a self- help book unlike any other.Trade Review"In Resilience, Eric Greitens provides a brilliant and brave course of action to help navigate life's roughest waters. Resilience is filled with solutions, passion and compassion. Every veteran of every war should read this invaluable book. So should their families. So should every American." —Admiral Mike Mullen, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff "I love this book. It is tough, smart and compassionate. I know no one else who could have written a book like this. Eric Greitens has the real-life experience, the courage and the heart to give all of us the kind of advice that can be life changing. I will read, re-read, and send it to everyone I know. You should too!" —Martha Raddatz, ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent “What I have loved and admired most about Eric Greitens is that he sees the potential in all of us, and compels us to reach it. In Resilience, Greitens draws upon wisdom that is both ancient and powerfully relevant. Read it to win your own battles, and see why Eric Greitens is one of the great Americans of our time. " —J.J. Abrams, Producer/Director/Writer “The consistent thread throughout Eric Greitens' life is a moral and practical commitment to the advancement of humankind. His initiative continues to inspire others to act. And in Resilience, he has generously shared what he has learned with all of us." —David Gergen Senior CNN Political Analyst and Co-Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School "This book is a gift not only to Greitens’s comrades-in-arms, but to readers everywhere." — Publishers Weekly, starred review "Greitens gives readers a solid core of ideas on ways to overcome adversity . . . Robust, heart-to-heart lessons for moving beyond obstacles to create a better life." —Kirkus Reviews "Moving and candid . . . What distinguishes this most unusual book is the extent to which it draws on what it’s not too much to call the wisdom of the ages… Eric Greitens successfully reminds us of a larger lesson. As the texts to which he refers so seamlessly recede from academic curricula and become almost esoteric for too many Americans, Greitens makes clear their profound, ongoing relevance—not just to understanding our culture but in helping us to make sense of our lives. In incorporating them in his letters to his one-time SEAL training buddy, Greitens underscores how the impractical is actually practical—and how we turn away, at our own risk, from wisdom." —Forbes.com —
£12.99
Pearson Education Charisma
Book SynopsisBefore founding his successful consultancy, Maynard Leigh, Andrew Leigh worked as a senior manager in both the public and the private sectors. He has spent several years as a features writer for The Observer and an established author, his previous books include: Your and Your Job (OUP); 20 Ways to Manage Better (CIPD); Effective Change (CIPD); Perfect Decisions; The Ultimate Business Presentation book ; Perfect Presentations; Perfect Communications and Perfect Leader (Random House Business Books).Table of Contents PART 1 Aim 1 Unravelling the DNA of Charisma 2 Charisma aim PART 2 Be yourself 3 Fluency 4 Confidence 5 Presence 6 Authenticity 7 Courage 8 Passion 9 Demeanour PART 3 Chemistry 10 Chemistry PART 4 Digging deeper into charisma 11 Smiling and charisma 12 Body language and eye contact 13 Leadership and charisma PART 5 Putting it all together 14 Using A-B-C in real life Notes Index
£10.44
Hardie Grant Books Stitch It Dont Ditch It
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HarperCollins Publishers SuperBetter A Revolutionary Approach to Getting
Book SynopsisA revolutionary new self-help book by top flight game designer Jane McGonigal.After suffering a brain injury, Jane McGonigal came up with a game to help aid her recovery and battle the ensuing depression she experienced. Half a million people have now played this game to astonishing results: depression gone in 6 weeks in some cases and even terminal cancer patients reporting that playing the game gives them a sense of control over their own health. The book shows readers how to use these techniques to find strength and create positivity: readers can look to their own power-ups' which are little things they can do to feel better and tackle the hurdles in their own lives.This book provides simple step-by-step ideas that can be carried out in day-to-day life, helping you transform your life with a new flexible and reenergised mindset. In this book McGonigal uses her own story and those of others to expertly demonstrate how simple changes can result in dramatic life-affirming effects. And Trade ReviewPraise for Jane McGonigal: ‘A candy-crushing, genre-slaying read.’ Jennifer Senior, bestselling author of ALL JOY AND NO FUN ‘Hundreds of thousands of people have had their lives changed by Jane McGonigal’s SuperBetter program.’ Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of THE POWER OF HABIT ‘This book will make you stop and think, then get you to act.’ Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of DRIVE and A WHOLE NEW MIND ‘The facts are incontrovertible: following the SuperBetter rules makes people happier, more satisfied, less controlled by suffering, and stronger in their relationships with others. It really works.’ Amy Cuddy, associate professor at Harvard Business School and author of PRESENCE ‘Fascinating, ground-breaking.’ Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of BETTER THAN BEFORE and THE HAPPINESS PROJECT ‘A revolutionary testament that game playing is for ANYONE who wants to change their life for the better.’ Stacy London, host What Not to Wear and author of THE TRUTH ABOUT STYLE ‘A innovative guide.’ James R. Doty, M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine ‘This insightful book shows you how create the life of your dreams, using a gameful approach.’ Nilofer Merchant, CEO, Silicon Valley strategist and author of THE NEW HOW ‘Masterfully written and well researched, Superbetter is literally a game-changer.’ Marc Goodman, author of Future Crimes and Chair for Policy, Law & Ethics at Singularity University ‘SUPERBETTER is an amazing book that fuses psychology and play in an revelatory way.’ Felicia Day, creator of Geek and Sundry and author of YOU’RE NEVER WEIRD ON THE INTERNET (ALMOST) ‘SUPERBETTER delivers mind-boggling, science-supported, health-promoting knowledge and practical steps to bring more well-being into your life in a fun and engaging way.’ Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine and author of MINDSIGHT
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Road to Character
Book SynopsisThe No. 1 New York Times bestseller on the secret to leading a good lifeWe live in a Big Me culture: universities and businesses alike reward goal-oriented superstars and those who self-promote are most likely to thrive. But what does this say about us?David Brooks argues that our hunger for wealth and status is eroding our ability to create meaningful inner lives. To show us how to live better, he looks at people whose sense of humility was fundamental to their success. What they all understood was a simple but counterintuitive truth: in order to fulfil yourself, you must learn how to forget yourself.Trade ReviewThe Road to Character feels particularly pertinent to some immediate issues right now: the level of public cynicism about politicians and "experts", witnessed in the catastrophic EU referendum, or the bland managerialism that is replacing discussion about the core values of our educational system -- Rowan Williams * New Statesman *Profound and eloquent . . . written with moral urgency and philosophical elegance -- Andrew Solomon, author of 'Far From the Tree'A powerful, haunting book that works its way beneath your skin . . . worth logging off Facebook to read it -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *Everyone concerned about the good life should read this book -- Tim Montgomerie * The Times *A hyper-readable, lucid, often richly detailed human story . . . In the age of the selfie, Brooks wishes to exhort us back to a semiclassical sense of self-restraint, self-erasure and self-suspicion * New York Times Book Review *[Brooks] emerges as a countercultural leader . . . The literary achievement of The Road to Character is inseparable from the virtues of its author . . . The highlight of the material is the quality of the author's moral and spiritual judgments -- Michael Gerson * Washington Post *
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New World Library The Power of Enough
Book SynopsisIt?s easy to feel overwhelmed by money ? bewildered by the complexities of building wealth and frustrated by the persistent sense that no matter how much we earn, something crucial feels missing. But what if the key to financial freedom isn?t found in striving for more but in redefining what ?enough? truly means? Financial growth expert Elizabeth Husserl?s The Power of Enough invites you to rethink your relationship with money, offering a groundbreaking blueprint that replaces chasing financial success with cultivating a life of meaning, balance, and fulfillment. This transformative guide reveals how our attitudes toward money shape our well-being, illuminating the ways that financial systems block us from achieving true contentment. Elizabeth helps us embrace wealth as a way of being that is grounded in purpose and our core values rather than something to endlessly accumulate. Through practical exercises, you?ll learn to: ? uncover your financial DNA, revealing the inherited beliefs, behaviors, and habits that shape your financial decisions ? create a wealth mandala to redefine your relationship with money ? design a life that honors your whole self, bringing vitality, purpose, and lasting joy With The Power of Enough, you?ll have the tools to break free from the cycle of endless striving and create a life that?s truly rich ? in every sense of the word.
£14.96
Penguin Books Ltd Overcoming A Workbook
Book SynopsisBased on Michelle Obama's bestselling and critically acclaimed book THE LIGHT WE CARRY, OVERCOMING: A WORKBOOK is a beautiful and practical toolkit for navigating life's challenges.Pay attention to how you're feeling. Notice what's being signalled by both your body and your mind. It's okay to pace yourself, get a little rest, and speak of your struggles out loud. It's okay to prioritise your wellness, to make a habit of rest and repair.Bringing former First Lady Michelle Obama's timeless advice to readers in a fresh, interactive and instructional format, OVERCOMING: A WORKBOOK includes: Creative activities Reflective writing prompts Habit tracking tools And more to provide the ultimate guide to unlocking your small power, sharing your whole self, showing up in relationships, and of course, going high.With her signature candour and warmth, Michelle Obama draws on her experiences to offer readers the tools and principles she has leaned on to overcome difficulties in all areas of life.
£15.29
Scribe Publications Healthy Happy ADHD
Book SynopsisA health coach with ADHD offers the ultimate wellness guide for neurodivergent women, full of easy-to-implement and adaptable advice to help you thrive. ADHD makes it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but an unhealthy lifestyle can make ADHD more difficult to live with. Health and fitness coach Lisa Dee experienced this firsthand when symptoms of her undiagnosed ADHD began wreaking havoc on her physical and mental health. After finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 31, Lisa realised she needed to consider the unique ways her brain and body operated if she wanted to feel her best. In Healthy Happy ADHD, she shares the mindset shifts, systems, and habits that transformed her life. She shows you how to revamp your routines, build new habits, and bring ease to your busy brain by learning to:Ditch the restrictive rules, shame-based ideas, and neurotypical expectations about what exercise, healthy eating, and rest should' look like. Eat well with ADHD Easy Meals', get curious about how food affects your energy and mood, and avoid the decision paralysis that comes with meal planning and grocery shopping. Prepare for the impacts of hormonal fluctuations on your ADHD symptoms, and recognise the link between ADHD, PMS, and PMDD. Reconnect with yourself and practise self-compassion through introspective exercises that encourage self-reflection and mindfulness. Featuring creative wellness hacks and empowering practices, Healthy Happy ADHD offers a life-changing blueprint for becoming your most vibrant self, both inside and out.
£13.49
HarperCollins The Dose Effect
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New Society Publishers Earthen Floors
Book SynopsisDown and dirty -- a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing, and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floorsTrade Review"At last! The mystery is removed from most wonderful floors in the world. First thing you do: go find an earthen floor, pull off your shoes and socks, have a little walkabout, and discover great surprise and tactile delight. Next thing you do: buy this book, learn everything you need, and go make one yourself. Thank you Sukita and James for making this ancient treasure accessible to all." ---Bruce King, PE, Director, Ecological Building Network "Earthen floors have long been shrouded in mystery... Natural building enthusiasts have known about them and lusted after them, but despite the vast amount of natural building information produced in the past two decades, a tested and true treatise on earthen floors has been missing. No longer! This book is full of information, hard-won lessons learned and the real heart and spirit of natural building. The authors successfully de-mystify the process of mixing, installing, finishing and maintaining an earthen floor in a way that will help novices and seasoned builders alike to produce floors that are the most beautiful, sensual and eco-friendly option available. Thanks Sukita and James!" ---Chris Magwood "With Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice, Sukita and James have come up with the ideal mix of inspiration, experience, technique, and instruction. This book will be of use and benefit to both experienced practitioners and those just dipping their toes into the subject of earthen floors for the first time. It is always a delight to find a well-written, clear and practical guide to natural building practice, and a special treat when fun and informative personal stories are interwoven with good graphics to bring the whole process to life. This book makes a great contribution to the field on every level. " ---David Eisenberg, Director, Development Center for Appropriate Technology "Earthen Floors fills a long-standing gap in the catalog of natural building publications in providing reliable and thorough instruction in earthen floor construction. With a style that is both comfortable and authoritative, this book offers the detailed instruction necessary for executing a quality earthen floor in a variety of different contexts. Crimmel and Thomson have drawn upon their extensive and direct experience in their craft and share valuable lessons learned with their readers. From the exploration of the historical roots of earthen floors to a look at the future of how we can improve upon this practice, Earthen Floors is the most comprehensive and thorough resource on earthen floor technology available today. With Earthen Floors, Crimmel and Thomson offer a gift to the natural building community that makes this technology more accessible to DIYers and professionals alike." ---Jacob Deva Racusin, Author, The Natural Building Companion, Co-Owner, New Frameworks Natural Building, LLC "This book is a welcome treasure, a long awaited and generous sharing of the detailed knowledge gained by the authors through years of testing and teaching and designing and installing earthen floors. In a thoughtfully presented text, we are now gifted with a compendium of information in one place, rather than the myriad conversations, tips, trials and experiments common in the last years of rediscovering and refining this valuable and timely technology. My clients and I will be indebted to Sukita and James for years to come. " ---Laura Bartels, Green Weaver Inc.Table of Contents Foreword by Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte Acknowledgments Introduction SECTION 1 About Earthen Floors Chapter 1: The History of Earthen Floors Chapter 2: Understanding Earthen Floors SECTION 2 Materials and Tools Chapter 3: Materials Chapter 4: Tools SECTION 3 Preparing for the Pour Chapter 5: Making the Floor Mix Chapter 6: The Subfloor Chapter 7: Preparing the Work Area SECTION 4 Installing the Floor Chapter 8: Pouring the Floor Chapter 9: Finishing the Floor Chapter 10: Living on, Maintaining and Removing an Earthen Floor SECTION 5 Beyond the Basics Chapter 11: Artistic Touches and Other Techniques Chapter 12: Floor Experiments Chapter 13: Using Radiant Heat Chapter 14: The Future of Earthen Floors Conclusion Appendix A : Glossary Appendix B : References Appendix C : Resources Appendix D : Building a Compacted Gravel (On-Grade) Subfloor Appendix E : Oil and Wax Safety Notes Index
£21.24
Hay House Inc Life Loves You Cards
Book SynopsisBEAUTIFUL AFFIRMATION CARDS FOR DAILY INSPIRATION AND WISDOM TO ENCOURAGE SELF-LOVE AND PERSONAL GROWTHLike Louise Hay's perennial best-sellers, Power Thought Cards and Wisdom Cards, the LIFE LOVES YOU CARDS contain affirmations and exercises that plant seeds for true transformation And encourage inquiry into who you are and how you relate to the world. Created by The New York Times bestselling authors Louise Hay and Robert Holden, co-authors of Life Loves You: 7 Spiritual Practices to Heal Your Life, the LIFE LOVES YOU CARDS, like their book, explore the deeper meaning and practical application of Louise's signature affirmation, LIFE LOVES YOU. Each of the 52 cards contains an affirmation to practice on one side and on the other, an inspiring message to encourage self-inquiry and positive action. Some positive affirmations include: I dedicate today to love I live in a friendly universe
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HarperCollins Focus Girl Stop Apologizing
Book SynopsisBestselling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and founder of TheChicSite.com Rachel Hollis urges women to stop apologizing for their desires, hopes, and dreams and instead to go after them with passion and confidence.
£13.49
Hodder & Stoughton Kiss That Frog
Book SynopsisKiss That Frog! contains a series of practical, proven, easy-to-apply ideas and strategies that anyone can use to change their thinking from negative to positive.The ideas in this book are based on more than 100 years of writing and research in psychology and psychotherapy and are presented in an easily digestible form that goes directly to the root of the reasons why people feel negatively about themselves and about various factors in their lives.Every idea and instruction in this book has been tested and proven in the crucible of real life experiences, both by the authors (Brian Tracy and Christina Tracy Stein) and by the millions of other people worldwide whose lives have been positively affected by these simple principles.
£9.99
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and
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£15.29
Hazelden Information & Educational Services Growing Up Again
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£15.29
Simon & Schuster How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends
Book SynopsisNow revised and updated for the digital era, the classic bestseller How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends has helped hundreds of thousands of people communicate with wit, confidence, and enthusiasm for more than a generation.Small-talk expert Don Gabor has completely revised and updated this definitive guide, showing how to combine essential techniques in the art of conversation with necessary skills for communicating in the twenty-first century. By following the simple and dynamic guidelines in this easy-to-read book, you’ll be ready to strike up a great conversation anytime, anywhere—whether you’re at a cocktail party or chatting online. Learn how to keep the conversation going by asking the right questions, using body language effectively, and avoiding conversation pitfalls. Combining his tried-and-true methods with a whole new section on communicating online and through social networking, Don Gabor shows you how to: · IdeTable of ContentsContentsA Note from the AuthorIntroduction: Meeting New People and Making New FriendsPart I. Starting Your Conversations with Confidence1 First Contact -- Body Language2 Breaking the Ice and Getting the Conversation Going3 Five Seconds to Success: The Art of Remembering NamesPart II. Continuing Your Conversations with Wit and Charm4 Keeping the Conversation Going Strong5 Getting Your Ideas Across6 Overcoming Conversational Hang-upsPart III. Ending Your Conversations with a Great Impression7 Closing Conversations Tactfully8 Making FriendsPart IV. Boosting Your Conversations to the Next Level9 Recognizing and Using Conversation Styles10 Talking to People from Other Countries11 Customs That Influence Cross-Cultural Conversations12 Five Golden Rules of Mobile Phone Etiquette13 E-mail and On-line Chat Rooms: Making Conversation and Friends in Cyberspace14 Improving Your Conversations15 50 Ways to Improve Your ConversationsConclusionIndex
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New Harbinger Publications The Power Of Focusing: Finding Your Inner Voice
Book Synopsis"Focusing"--defined as a body-oriented process of self-awareness and emotional healing--is employed today by thousands of psychotherapists with their patients. This book, the first to make the methods of this treatment accessible to laypersons, outlines in friendly, nontechnical language how to effectively use focusing to address a variety of issues.
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HarperCollins Focus The SelfAware Leader
Book SynopsisGiven the changes in the way business is being conducted today, leadership is increasingly important. John C. Maxwell offers a blend of advice and personal wisdom to show how to increase awareness of your skills when it comes to leading those around you, helping you to help them be better as well.
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Atlantic Books The Art of Meditation
Book SynopsisA Sunday Times bestseller, this new paperback is an elegant and inspiring short guide to the art of meditation: another instant classic from the bestselling author of Happiness.Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done and what it can achieve. In this authoritative and inspiring book, he sets out to answer these questions. Matthieu Ricard shows that practising meditation can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. He talks us through its theory, spirituality and practical aspects of deep contemplation and illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples. Through his experience as a monk, his close reading of sacred texts and his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters, Matthieu Ricard reveals the significant benefits that meditation - based on selfless love and compassion - can bring to each of us.Trade ReviewEnlightening and impressively reasonable... A painless and jargon-free introduction to the psychology of Buddhism, probably the most intelligent thing this benighted planet has come up with. * Sunday Times *
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HarperCollins Publishers What Women Want Men To Know
Book SynopsisWhat makes women tick? And how can women and men use this knowledge to make a great relationship? Top relationships expert tells you howTrade ReviewReaders’ praise for Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know: “I read this book many years ago and having just celebrated my 30th wedding anniversary feel I am in a position to confirm how brilliant this book is. It completely changed my preconceptions that I wasn’t even aware of… Barbara encouraged me to chuck ‘em out and enjoy life and enjoy my husband!” Gigi “One of the few books I’ve read which is worth its weight in gold.” Anon “Loved it. My bible.” Shurooq “Excellent… Highly recommended if you want to have a better understanding of men.” Marwa Ayad “Barbara talks to women as adults, which makes a refreshing change from a lot of relationship books.” Anon
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John Murray Press Humans Are Underrated: What High Achievers Know
Book SynopsisIn the dawning age of brilliant machines, what will people do better than computers?It's easy to imagine a frightening future in which technology takes over the jobs that we now get paid to do, working more accurately and for barely any cost. Computers can already perform surgery, drive vehicles, write articles and do intricate legal work, so what hope will there be for tomorrow's workforce?Drawing on a wealth of research, Geoff Colvin uncovers the skills that will be in great demand as technology advances - and how they can be developed. In this new machine age, we shouldn't try to beat computers at what they can do. We'll lose that contest. Instead we must look to unlikely places, learn from the best, and cultivate the human abilities that make us unique.Trade ReviewIn Humans are Underrated, Geoff Colvin makes the case that there is no point trying to beat machines at their own game. What makes people special is their inbuilt propensity for social interaction. We work well in groups — communicating, collaborating and, yes, empathising. Our best hope lies in what makes us most different from the logic-processors…in the softer side of human nature. * Financial Times *An intriguing book. Humans need humanness, so that's what will retain market value. Not that the argument's solely economic. It also helps explain, for example, why face-to-face interaction is so critical for wellbeing. Computers can (and probably will) take over or transform every human job, except one: that of being human. -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *As machines inexorably become ever more competent at doing machinelike things, interpersonal skills, irreplaceable skills of human interaction, will come to be recognized as being even more valuable than they've always been. This is an extremely important, highly practical, and indeed exhilarating book. -- Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPPBeautifully written and deeply researched, Humans Are Underrated is one of the most creative and insightful leadership books I have ever read. It is a triumph! -- Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize winning historian and author of Team of RivalsA powerful exposition of the strengths and limitations of technology in shaping our lives and addressing today's greatest challenges. More than ever, as Colvin demonstrates, we need people who embody the most human of qualities. An uplifting account of the enduring potential of humanity itself. -- Paul Polman, CEO, UnileverThrough a series of practical case studies and insights, Colvin clearly demonstrates that regardless of where the future takes us emotional intelligence will remain one of the most valuable human skills and the Human Element will remain a differentiator. -- Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and CEO, Dow Chemical CompanyGeoff Colvin's fresh take on how to respond to the rise of brilliant machines and the changing nature of work is as wise as it is inspiring. -- Dominic Barton, global managing director, McKinsey & CompanyA measured and comprehensive case for the edge that human beings will have over their titanium brethren in the future job market. Packed full of insightful research and case studies, Humans are Underrated makes a compelling case that people aren't surplus to requirements just yet. * Elite Business *A compelling insight into how the human brain can trump technology. * Engineering and Technology *Enlightening. The message here is ultimately a positive one for humanity. * Irish Times *Colvin gives all of us mortals hope. -- Luke Jonhson * Management Today *Captivating and convincing. I think this book will change the way people think about the future. Take time and read it. -- Alan Murray, editor at FortuneCorporate leaders often say, 'People come first'. True innovation is realized only when their actions match their words. -- Robert Greifeld, CEO, Nasdaq
£12.34
Zondervan Think Big
Book SynopsisDo you feel like your life is a series of shattered dreams? Have you bought into the lie that you''ll never amount to anything? In Think Big, Dr. Ben Carson is here to tell you some good news: none of that is true. By learning to think big, Ben rose from his humble beginnings to create a life full of amazing accomplishments and international renown. He climbed from the academic bottom of his fifth-grade class to become--at age thirty-three--head of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.He learned that he had potential, but more importantly, he learned how to unleash it--and you can too. If you put the principles in this book in motion, you can transform your life into one you''ll love.As Dr. Carson teaches you how to unlock your own potential, you''ll also learn: The importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community How to look for God''s gifts in your daily life The key to shifting you
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Your Sacred Self
Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Your Erroneous Zones, Pulling Your Own Strings, and Wisdom of the Ages combines psychological insights and guidelines for achieving spiritual fulfillment to present a three-step program designed to help readers look inside themselves to find a new sense of self-awareness and spiritual joy.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Conscious Universe
Book SynopsisDemonstrates the extent to which the truth of psi has been tacitly acknowledged and exploited. This book also sifts the data for tantalizing hints of how mind and matter are linked. It looks ahead to the inevitable social, economic, academic, and spiritual consequences of the mass realization that mind and matter can influence each other.Trade ReviewRadin is a mix of curiosity, scholarship, technical expertise, and sly wit. -- New York Times Magazine Looking through The Lost Symbol, it seems that the "new" topic that will benefit from "the Dan Brown effect" is Noetic Science... parapsychology researcher Dean Radin is at the Institute of Noetic Science - these "heretical science" topics are likely to generate much debate. -- MSNBC's Cosmic Log
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