Books with category Self Improvement
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Protocols

Dr Andrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health podcast, Huberman Lab, and neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, introduces Protocols, an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimising bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviours that can transform your life.

Protocols provides simple, powerful and evidence-based solutions to life’s most common challenges. Designed to improve your mental health, physical health and performance, these guidelines are customisable, allowing you to adapt them to your specific needs. With his clear and engaging style, Dr Huberman explains the scientific principles behind each protocol and how they can deliver immediate, effective results. Protocols is your essential road map for achieving optimal health.

The Influence of Military Strategies to Business

2023

by M.D. White

Business Management and Leadership Expert, M.D. White, releases a groundbreaking book, “The Influence of Military Strategies to Business.” This military-based guide takes the best wartime tactics and practices and teaches you how you can apply them in your business—and your political or personal life—successfully.

As a Business Strategy and Psychological Warfare Consultant, M.D. White leverages his extensive experience to offer tested and trusted strategies for business owners, managers, executives, politicians, and public figures to manage high-stakes situations with great success.

This book provides a clear roadmap for unlocking, growing, and strengthening one's influence, presence, and abilities. Developed within a systematic and comprehensive framework, it utilizes the art of war in a revolutionary way, revealing that the path to smooth business victory and mutually beneficial dialogue can be found in unexpected but rewarding places.

The world of business is a battlefield. You must be prepared. As Sun Tzu said, “The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him.” This book emphasizes the importance of preparation, because it's only a matter of time before challenges arise.

If you're involved in business or any environment where politics are at play, The Influence of Military Strategies to Business is the preparation you need to succeed.

On the Shortness of Life

The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity, and timeless wisdom.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves—and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war, and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked, and comforted. They have enriched lives—and destroyed them.

This selection of Seneca's works was taken from the Penguin Classics edition of Dialogues and Letters, translated by C.D.N. Costa, and includes the essays On the Shortness of Life, Consolation to Helvia, and On Tranquility of Mind.

White Women

A no-holds-barred guidebook aimed at white women who want to stop being nice and start dismantling white supremacy.

It's no secret that white women are conditioned to be nice, but did you know that the desire to be perfect and to avoid conflict at all costs are characteristics of white supremacy culture?

As the founders of Race2Dinner, an organization which facilitates conversations between white women about racism and white supremacy, Regina Jackson and Saira Rao have noticed white women's tendency to maintain a veneer of niceness, and strive for perfection, even at the expense of anti-racism work.

In this book, Jackson and Rao pose these urgent questions: how has being nice helped Black women, Indigenous women and other women of color? How has being nice helped you in your quest to end sexism? Has being nice earned you economic parity with white men?

Beginning with freeing white women from this oppressive need to be nice, they deconstruct and analyze nine aspects of traditional white woman behavior—from tone-policing to weaponizing tears—that uphold white supremacy society, and hurt all of us who are trying to live a freer, more equitable life.

White Women is a call to action to those of you who are looking to take the next steps in dismantling white supremacy. Your white supremacy. If you are in fact doing real anti-racism work, you will find few reasons to be nice, as other white people want to limit your membership in the club. If you are not ticking white people off on a regular basis, you are not doing it right.

Unlimited Memory: How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More and be More Productive (Mental Mastery Book 1)

2022

by Kevin Horsley

Kevin Horsley broke a world memory record in 2013, and you're about to learn how to use his memory strategies to learn faster, be more productive, and achieve more success.

Most people never tap into 10% of their potential for memory. In this book, you're about to discover:

  • How the world's top memory experts concentrate and remember any information at will, and how you can too.
  • Ways to focus and concentrate on the task at hand, store and recall useful information, doubling your productivity and eliminating wasted time, stress, and mistakes at work.

Inside, you'll find all the tools, strategies, and techniques you need to improve your memory.

About the Author: For over 20 years, Kevin Horsley has been analyzing the mind and memory and its capacity for brilliance. He is one of only a few people in the world to have received the title International Grandmaster of Memory. He is a World Memory Championship medalist and a two-time World Record holder for "The Everest of memory tests." Kevin is also an author of four books and the designer of a times table game with the Serious Games Institute at North-West University Vaal Campus. Kevin is a professional speaker and assists organizations in improving their learning, motivation, creativity, and thinking.

Fluid: The Approach Applied by Geniuses Over Centuries

2021

by Ashish Jaiswal

Fluid shatters the myth that we must always choose a fixed identity. Whether in a classroom or the outside world, we're often forced to define ourselves narrowly. Never be uncertain, never fail, or alter our course is the mantra we're taught. We are labeled as artists, scientists, or businessmen and are constantly reminded to embrace these identities.

However, great minds who have changed the fate of humankind are those who failed, faltered, or remained uncertain, yet never adhered to a rigid line. They were more. They were fluid.

In a captivating storytelling narrative, Ashish Jaiswal takes us through groundbreaking research, unraveling what binds the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, CV Raman, Steve Jobs, Charles Darwin, and other geniuses. Discover why being fluid like them could be our biggest winning strategy in the age of artificial intelligence.

Read to learn the approach required for world-class innovations, groundbreaking solutions, and game-changing ideas.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

In Sapiens, he explored our past. In Homo Deus, he looked to our future. Now, one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet turns to the present to make sense of today's most pressing issues.

How do computers and robots change the meaning of being human? How do we deal with the epidemic of fake news? Are nations and religions still relevant? What should we teach our children?

Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a probing and visionary investigation into today's most urgent issues as we move into the uncharted territory of the future. As technology advances faster than our understanding of it, hacking becomes a tactic of war, and the world feels more polarized than ever, Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change and raises the important questions we need to ask ourselves in order to survive.

In twenty-one accessible chapters that are both provocative and profound, Harari builds on the ideas explored in his previous books, untangling political, technological, social, and existential issues and offering advice on how to prepare for a very different future from the world we now live in: How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? Why is liberal democracy in crisis?

Harari's unique ability to make sense of where we have come from and where we are going has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Here he invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant information, clarity is power. Presenting complex contemporary challenges clearly and accessibly, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is essential reading.

Principles: Life and Work

2017

by Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.

In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history and grown into the fifth most important private company in the United States, according to Fortune magazine. Dalio himself has been named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Along the way, Dalio discovered a set of unique principles that have led to Bridgewater’s exceptionally effective culture, which he describes as “an idea meritocracy that strives to achieve meaningful work and meaningful relationships through radical transparency.” It is these principles, and not anything special about Dalio—who grew up an ordinary kid in a middle-class Long Island neighborhood—that he believes are the reason behind his success.

In Principles, Dalio shares what he’s learned over the course of his remarkable career. He argues that life, management, economics, and investing can all be systemized into rules and understood like machines. The book’s hundreds of practical lessons, which are built around his cornerstones of “radical truth” and “radical transparency,” include Dalio laying out the most effective ways for individuals and organizations to make decisions, approach challenges, and build strong teams.

He also describes the innovative tools the firm uses to bring an idea meritocracy to life, such as creating “baseball cards” for all employees that distill their strengths and weaknesses, and employing computerized decision-making systems to make believability-weighted decisions.

While the book brims with novel ideas for organizations and institutions, Principles also offers a clear, straightforward approach to decision-making that Dalio believes anyone can apply, no matter what they’re seeking to achieve.

The Wellness Project

2017

by Phoebe Lapine

For those battling autoimmune disease or thyroid conditions—or just seeking healthy life balance—the voice behind the popular blog Feed Me Phoebe shares her yearlong investigation of what truly made her well.

After she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in her early twenties, Phoebe Lapine felt overwhelmed by her doctor’s strict protocols and confused when they directly conflicted with information on the bestseller list. After experiencing mixed results and a life of deprivation that seemed unsustainable at best, she adopted 12 of her own wellness directives—including eliminating sugar, switching to all-natural beauty products, and getting in touch with her spiritual side—to find out which lifestyle changes truly impacted her health for the better.

The Wellness Project is the insightful and hilarious result of that year of exploration—part memoir and part health and wellness primer (complete with 20 healthy recipes). It’s a must-read not just for those suffering from autoimmune disease, but for anyone looking for simple ways to improve their health without sacrificing life’s pleasures.

The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle

2016

by Amy Ramos

Lose weight and keep it off with the straightforward guidance and simple recipes in The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners—your all-in-one resource for starting—and sticking to—the ketogenic diet.

Eat healthier, lose weight, and trim your waistline—it sounds so simple. However, according to the CDC, more than one-third of Americans face significant weight loss challenges, with nearly 1 in 20 suffering from type 2 diabetes, and have yet to find a solution that works.

When on the ketogenic diet, you're using your body's natural response to certain foods to burn unwanted fat and shed weight. Endorsed by the Mayo Clinic and others in the medical community, the ketogenic diet has been proven as a healthy, effective way of achieving weight loss, as it consists of low-carb, high-fat foods that prompt the body to burn fat for energy instead of glucose.

The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners is the most simple, easy-to-use guide for beginning the ketogenic diet and starting on the road to success.

  • 75 easy-to-follow, no-fuss recipes for every meal—including several "fat bombs," a ketogenic diet favorite!
  • Uncomplicated guidance into the fundamentals of the ketogenic diet, advice for living the keto-lifestyle, and a complete two-week meal plan.
  • Easy-prep recipes using five main ingredients or less—this diet requires no costly or specialty foods.
  • A handy "keto-quotient" aligned to each recipe empowers you to make confident decisions about what to eat every day.

With The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners, you can enjoy your favorite foods instead of avoiding them. Indulge in Peanut Butter Cup Smoothies, Bacon Artichoke Omelets, Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower, Chicken-Bacon Burgers, Garlic Braised Short Ribs, Raspberry Cheesecake, and so much more.

The Pursuit of Holiness

2016

by Jerry Bridges

"Be holy, for I am holy," commands God to His people. But what does that look like in everyday life? Because of grace, we don’t have to earn our salvation, but sometimes that leaves us wondering what our part in holiness should be.

In this bestselling and long-esteemed resource, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps us see where we should rely on God—and where we should accept responsibility and exercise discipline. Both compassionate and convicting, this theological guide to living a holy life encourages you to dive into Scripture and discover what it means to have:

  • Holiness in body
  • Holiness in spirit
  • Habits of holiness
  • Joy in holiness

It now features an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges's classic collection. Whether you are just beginning your new life as a Christian or you are continuing your journey, this established and esteemed resource will fuel your spiritual growth and challenge you to joyfully obey God’s call to “be holy.”

Discourses and Selected Writings

2016

by Epictetus

Discourses and Selected Writings offers a profound insight into the teachings of the influential Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. Born into slavery, Epictetus rose to become one of the most respected thinkers of his time. This collection of transcribed informal lectures, given around AD 108, provides a gateway into the mind of a great intellectual.

Epictetus's Discourses are celebrated for their rhetorical brilliance and offer a practical guide to the ethics of Stoicism and moral self-improvement. In these writings, he tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, illness and fear, family, friendship, and love, presenting an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world.

Through his teachings, Epictetus argues that happiness lies in understanding what is within our power to change and what is not, and in embracing our fate to live in harmony with nature and the divine.

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise is a groundbreaking book that reveals a powerful, science-based narrative on how to excel in any field. Written by K. Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, this book distills decades of research into a revolutionary learning strategy that challenges traditional views on acquiring new skills.

Ericsson, renowned for his studies on chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory experts, offers insights into how anyone can improve their performance in work, sports, music, or academic pursuits. His revolutionary methods provide a blueprint for achieving personal excellence and becoming a little bit better each day.

Whether you're looking to stand out professionally, enhance your athletic abilities, or support your child's academic goals, Peak offers the tools and strategies needed to achieve life-changing results.

Letters from a Stoic

The power and wealth which Seneca the Younger (c.4 B.C. - A.D. 65) acquired as Nero's minister were in conflict with his Stoic beliefs. Nevertheless, he was the outstanding figure of his age. The Stoic philosophy which Seneca professed in his writings, later supported by Marcus Aurelius, provided Rome with a passable bridge to Christianity.

Seneca's major contribution to Stoicism was to spiritualize and humanize a system which could appear cold and unrealistic. Selected from the Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, these letters illustrate the upright ideals admired by the Stoics and extol the good way of life as seen from their standpoint.

They also reveal how far in advance of his time were many of Seneca's ideas - his disgust at the shows in the arena or his criticism of the harsh treatment of slaves. Philosophical in tone and written in the 'pointed' style of the Latin Silver Age, these 'essays in disguise' were clearly aimed by Seneca at posterity.

Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

2013

by Maria Konnikova

No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home?

We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the "brain attic"—Holmes's metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge—Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights.

Drawing on twenty-first-century neuroscience and psychology, Mastermind explores Holmes's unique methods of ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction. In doing so, it shows how each of us, with some self-awareness and a little practice, can employ these same methods to sharpen our perceptions, solve difficult problems, and enhance our creative powers.

For Holmes aficionados and casual readers alike, Konnikova reveals how the world's most keen-eyed detective can serve as an unparalleled guide to upgrading the mind.

The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?

2012

by Seth Godin

In Seth Godin’s most inspiring book yet, he challenges readers to find the courage to treat their work as a form of art. Everyone knows the myth of Icarus: his father made him wings and told him not to fly too close to the sun. But he ignored that warning and plunged to his doom. We've retold this myth to generations with the same lesson: Play it safe. Obey your parents. Listen to the experts.

It was the perfect propaganda for the industrial economy. What boss wouldn’t want employees to believe that obedience and conformity are the keys to success? But there’s another part of the myth that those in power hope you’ll forget. Icarus was also warned not to fly too low, because sea water would ruin the lift in his wings. Flying too low is even more dangerous than flying too high, because it feels deceptively safe.

The safety zone has moved. The propaganda has been exposed, and the old promises have been broken: Conformity no longer leads to comfort. But the good news is that creativity is scarce, and more valuable than ever. So is choosing to do something unpredictable and brave: make art.

Being an artist isn’t a genetic disposition or a specific talent. It’s an attitude we can all adopt. It’s a hunger to seize new ground, make connections, and work without a map. If you do those things, you’re an artist, no matter what it says on your business card.

Whether you’re a teacher, engineer, doctor, middle manager, or customer service rep, you can fly higher by bringing your best self to work. You can care about what you’re doing today and how you can improve tomorrow. Godin shows us how it’s possible, and convinces us why it’s essential.

Mastery

2012

by Robert Greene

Mastery by Robert Greene demonstrates that the ultimate form of power is mastery itself. By analyzing the lives of such past masters as Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as by interviewing nine contemporary masters, including tech guru Paul Graham and animal rights advocate Temple Grandin, Greene debunks our culture’s many myths about genius and distills the wisdom of the ages to reveal the secret to greatness.

With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters. The book explores the secrets of the field you have chosen, encourages submission to a rigorous apprenticeship, and highlights the importance of absorbing hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience.

Study the behaviors of renowned figures and discover how to surge past competitors, surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Robert Greene shares the secret path to greatness, guiding readers to unleash their potential and achieve mastery.

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

2012

by Joshua Foer

Moonwalking with Einstein is an electrifying work of journalism that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory. Joshua Foer recounts his yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top mental athletes.

He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this book reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.

One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are

2011

by Ann Voskamp

Just like you, Ann Voskamp hungers to live her one life well. Forget the bucket lists that have us escaping our everyday lives for exotic experiences. How, Ann wondered, do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long, and sometimes even dark? How is God even here?

In One Thousand Gifts, Ann invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative spiritual discipline of chronicling God's gifts. It's only in this expressing of gratitude for the life we already have that we discover the life we've always wanted—a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. We come to feel and know the impossible right down in our bones: we are wildly loved by God.

Let Ann's beautiful, heart-aching stories of the everyday give you a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of being present to God that makes you deeply happy, and a way of living that is finally fully alive. Come live the best dare of all!

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

The Millionaire Next Door is the incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives and increasing their net worth!

Can you spot the millionaire next door?

Who are the rich in this country? What do they do? Where do they shop? What do they drive? How do they invest? Where did their ancestors come from? How did they get rich? Can I ever become one of them?

Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out...

The Noticer: Sometimes, All a Person Needs Is a Little Perspective

2009

by Andy Andrews

A new story of common wisdom from the bestselling author of The Traveler’s Gift. Orange Beach, Alabama, is a simple town filled with simple people. But like all humans on the planet, the good folks of Orange Beach have their share of problems – marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, businesspeople on the verge of bankruptcy, as well as the many other obstacles that life seems to dish out to the masses.

Fortunately, when things look the darkest – a mysterious man named Jones has a miraculous way of showing up. An elderly man with white hair, of indiscriminate age and race, wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt, and leather flip flops carrying a battered old suitcase, Jones is a unique soul. Communicating what he calls “a little perspective,” Jones explains that he has been given a gift of noticing things that others miss. “Your time on this earth is a gift to be used wisely,” he says. “Don’t squander your words or your thoughts. Consider even the simplest action you take, for your lives matter beyond measure…and they matter forever.”

Jones speaks to that part in everyone that is yearning to understand why things happen and what we can do about it.

Like The Traveler’s Gift, The Noticer is a unique narrative blend of fiction, allegory, and inspiration. Gifted storyteller Andy Andrews helps us see how becoming a “noticer” just might change a person’s life forever.

Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School

2009

by John Medina

Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know—like the need for physical activity to get your brain working its best.

How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget—and so important to repeat new knowledge? Is it true that men and women have different brains?

In Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule—what scientists know for sure about how our brains work—and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives.

Medina’s fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science. You’ll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. You’ll peer over a surgeon’s shoulder as he proves that most of us have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You’ll meet a boy who has an amazing memory for music but can’t tie his own shoes.

You will discover:

Every brain is wired differently
Exercise improves cognition
We are designed to never stop learning and exploring
Memories are volatile
Sleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learn
Vision trumps all of the other senses
Stress changes the way we learn

In the end, you’ll understand how your brain really works—and how to get the most out of it.

He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys

He's Just Not That Into You is based on a popular episode of Sex and the City and offers tough love advice for otherwise smart women on how to tell when a guy just doesn’t like them enough. This way, they can stop wasting time making excuses for a dead-end relationship.

For ages, women have come together over coffee, cocktails, or late-night phone chats to analyze the puzzling behavior of men. Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo are here to say that—despite good intentions—you’re wasting your time. Men are not complicated, although they’d like you to think they are. And there are no mixed messages.

The truth may be, He’s just not that into you. Unfortunately, guys are too terrified to ever directly tell a woman, “You're not the one.” But their actions absolutely show how they feel. Reexamining familiar scenarios and classic mindsets that keep us in unsatisfying relationships, Behrendt and Tuccillo’s wise and wry understanding of the sexes spares women hours of waiting by the phone, obsessing over the details with sympathetic girlfriends, and hoping his mixed messages really mean, “I’m in love with you and want to be with you.”

He’s Just Not That Into You is provocative, hilarious, and, above all, intoxicatingly liberating. It deserves a place on every woman’s night table. It knows you’re a beautiful, smart, funny woman who deserves better. The next time you feel the need to start “figuring him out,” consider the glorious thought that maybe, He’s just not that into you. And then set yourself loose to go find the one who is.

Leadership: Past, Present & Future

2008

by Carlos Rivera

What is leadership? What qualities do true leaders have? Can you learn to be a leader? These questions and more are answered in this insightful book.

Described are the most common virtues of a leader, with past and present examples that illustrate these qualities in action.

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives.

In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life. Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, Irvine offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so many of us.

Irvine looks at various Stoic techniques for attaining tranquility and shows how to put these techniques to work in our own life. As he does so, he describes his own experiences practicing Stoicism and offers valuable first-hand advice for anyone wishing to live better by following in the footsteps of these ancient philosophers.

Readers learn how to minimize worry, how to let go of the past and focus our efforts on the things we can control, and how to deal with insults, grief, old age, and the distracting temptations of fame and fortune. We learn from Marcus Aurelius the importance of prizing only things of true value, and from Epictetus we learn how to be more content with what we have.

Finally, A Guide to the Good Life shows readers how to become thoughtful observers of their own life. If we watch ourselves as we go about our daily business and later reflect on what we saw, we can better identify the sources of distress and eventually avoid that pain in our life. By doing this, the Stoics thought, we can hope to attain a truly joyful life.

The Definitive Book of Body Language

Available for the first time in the United States, this international bestseller reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give you confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter—from making a great first impression and acing a job interview to finding the right partner.

It is a scientific fact that people’s gestures give away their true intentions. Yet most of us don’t know how to read body language—and don’t realize how our own physical movements speak to others. Now, the world’s foremost experts on the subject share their techniques for reading body language signals to achieve success in every area of life.

Drawing upon more than thirty years in the field, as well as cutting-edge research from evolutionary biology, psychology, and medical technologies that demonstrate what happens in the brain, the authors examine each component of body language and give you the basic vocabulary to read attitudes and emotions through behavior. Discover:

  • How palms and handshakes are used to gain control
  • The most common gestures of liars
  • How the legs reveal what the mind wants to do
  • The most common male and female courtship gestures and signals
  • The secret signals of cigarettes, glasses, and makeup
  • The magic of smiles—including smiling advice for women
  • How to use nonverbal cues and signals to communicate more effectively and get the reactions you want

Filled with fascinating insights, humorous observations, and simple strategies that you can apply to any situation, this intriguing book will enrich your communication with and understanding of others—as well as yourself.

The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Jack Canfield, co-creator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, turns to the principles he's studied, taught, and lived for more than 30 years in this practical and inspiring guide that will help any aspiring person get from where they are to where they want to be.

The Success Principles™ will teach you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Not merely a collection of good ideas, this book spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history. Taken together and practiced every day, these principles will transform your life beyond your wildest dreams!

Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEOs, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, The Success Principles™ will give you the proven blueprint you need to achieve any goal you desire.

The Master Key System

The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel presents a foundational text in the realm of personal development and self-help literature. Written in the early 20th century, this comprehensive system of thought revolves around the laws of attraction and the power of the mind. Haanel employs a practical, instructional style, guiding readers through a series of exercises that cultivate mental awareness and creative visualization, ultimately unlocking one's potential.

The book's literary context positions it within the backdrop of the New Thought movement, harmonizing spiritual principles with scientific reasoning that engages both intellect and intuition. Charles F. Haanel was an American businessman and author whose philosophical inclinations led him to explore the junction of thought, success, and the metaphysical aspects of human existence. His background in business and his deep interest in psychology and philosophy provided him with a unique perspective on the principles he elucidates in this work.

Haanel's own journey of self-discovery and success galvanized him to codify these insights into a cohesive methodology, which has continued to resonate with audiences for generations. I wholeheartedly recommend The Master Key System to those eager to delve into the mechanics of thought and its profound impact on reality. Whether you're a seasoned reader of self-improvement literature or a curious newcomer, Haanel's insights offer invaluable tools for enhancing one's life, encouraging readers to harness their inherent power to manifest their desired outcomes.

Holy Bible: The New King James Version

2006

by Anonymous

Enhance your time reading and exploring God's Word. Experience a whole new level of visual comfort and biblical study with Thomas Nelson's NKJV Personal Size Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible. This Bible is filled with references and study aids to strengthen your Bible reading. Plus, it features giant print type, making reading more enjoyable than ever. Ideal for individual study, teaching, and ministry work, this trusted edition of the Holy Bible will enhance your time exploring the beauty and meaning of God's Word.

Features include:

  • End-of-verse references and translation notes
  • Family record section
  • Bible book introductions
  • Stars marking messianic prophecies
  • Words of Jesus in red
  • Concordance
  • Full-color maps
  • 2 ribbon markers
  • Type size: 11

Part of the CLASSIC SERIES line of Thomas Nelson Bibles

Personal Size Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bibles sold to date: More than 3.5 million

The New King James Version - More than 60 million copies sold in 30 years

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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth

2005

by T. Harv Eker

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it!

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle?

Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments? The shocking answer is: None of the above!

In his groundbreaking book, T. Harv Eker states: "Give me five minutes, and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life!" Eker does this by identifying your "money and success blueprint." We all have a personal money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds, and it is this blueprint, more than anything, that will determine our financial lives.

You can know everything about marketing, sales, negotiations, stocks, real estate, and the world of finance, but if your money blueprint is not set for a high level of success, you will never have a lot of money—and if somehow you do, you will most likely lose it! The good news is that now you can actually reset your money blueprint to create natural and automatic success.

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind is two books in one. Part I explains how your money blueprint works. Through Eker's rare combination of street smarts, humor, and heart, you will learn how your childhood influences have shaped your financial destiny. You will also learn how to identify your own money blueprint and "revise" it to not only create success but, more importantly, to keep and continually grow it.

In Part II, you will be introduced to seventeen "Wealth Files," which describe exactly how rich people think and act differently than most poor and middle-class people. Each Wealth File includes action steps for you to practice in the real world in order to dramatically increase your income and accumulate wealth.

If you are not doing as well financially as you would like, you will have to change your money blueprint. Unfortunately, your current money blueprint will tend to stay with you for the rest of your life unless you identify and revise it, and that's exactly what you will do with the help of this extraordinary book.

According to T. Harv Eker, it's simple. If you think like rich people think and do what rich people do, chances are you'll get rich too!

The Art of Seduction

The Art of Seduction is a mesmerizing exploration of the most subtle, elusive, and effective form of power. This masterful synthesis of historical examples and classic literature distills the essence of seduction, the ultimate power trip.

Charm, persuasion, and the ability to create illusions are just some of the dazzling gifts of the seducer, a compelling figure who manipulates, misleads, and gives pleasure all at once. When raised to the level of art, seduction has toppled empires, won elections, and enslaved great minds.

Discover the many faces of the seducer, including the Siren, the Rake, the Ideal Lover, the Dandy, the Natural, the Coquette, the Charmer, and the Charismatic. Immerse yourself in the twenty-four maneuvers and strategies of the seductive process, providing cunning instructions for mastering this fascinating form of influence.

The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer on persuasion, revealing timeless truths about who we are, the targets we've become, or hope to win over.

Amarse con los ojos abiertos

Amarse con los ojos abiertos es una historia fascinante que explora el encuentro inesperado entre un hombre y una mujer, provocado por un extraño error de un servidor de correo electrónico. Roberto, un soltero bastante mujeriego y cansado de su vida rutinaria, se ve envuelto misteriosamente en el intercambio de mensajes entre dos psicólogos que discuten sobre el amor y la pareja.

Poco a poco, Roberto se siente cada vez más atrapado por la historia y desea ser partícipe de ella, lo que da lugar a una situación fascinante que culmina en un final totalmente inesperado.

Este libro es una reflexión profunda sobre el sentido de estar en pareja y el verdadero significado del amor. Amarse con los ojos abiertos ofrece una visión única con propiedades curativas para aquellos que desean reparar una relación herida o iniciar una nueva.

Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness

2001

by Andrew Murray

When Jesus "made himself nothing...taking the nature of a servant," He modeled for all believers true humility. Andrew Murray calls this "our true nobility" and "the distinguishing feature of discipleship." With insightful, penetrating clarity, Murray calls all Christians to turn from pride, empty themselves, and study the character of Christ to be filled with His grace.

In twelve brief but powerful chapters, Murray underscores the Christian's need for humility—as opposed to pride—in daily life. Humility is the most overlooked teaching of Jesus Christ. In this book, Andrew Murray explores how essential humility is to the understanding and practice of Christianity.

Let us listen to His teaching. There we shall hear how He speaks of it, and how far He expects men, and especially His disciples, to be humble as He was.

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest in That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing offers a unique economic perspective developed by Robert T. Kiyosaki from two influential father figures. One father, Kiyosaki's biological dad, was highly educated yet struggled financially. The other, his best friend's father, was a college dropout who became a self-made millionaire.

In this follow-up to the bestselling Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Kiyosaki reveals how the wealthiest individuals become even wealthier. He presents simple investing secrets and explains how anyone can enjoy cash benefits by understanding where and how to invest their money wisely.

Six Thinking Hats

1999

by Edward de Bono

Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono is the multi million-copy bestseller that teaches you how to run better meetings and make better decisions. Meetings are a crucial part of all our lives, but too often they go nowhere and waste valuable time. In Six Thinking Hats, Edward de Bono shows how meetings can be transformed to produce quick, decisive results every time.

The Six Hats method is a devastatingly simple technique based on the brain's different modes of thinking. The intelligence, experience, and information of everyone is harnessed to reach the right conclusions quickly. These principles fundamentally change the way you work and interact. They have been adopted by businesses and governments around the world to end conflict and confusion in favor of harmony and productivity.

Edward de Bono invented the concept of lateral thinking. A world-renowned writer and philosopher, he is the leading authority in the field of creative thinking and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. Dr. de Bono has written more than 60 books, in 40 languages, with people now teaching his methods worldwide.

The Art of War

1994

by Sun Tzu

The original and bestselling leadership book! Sun Tzu's ideas on survival and success have been read across the world for centuries. Today they can still be applied to business, politics and life. The Art of War demonstrates how to win without conflict. It shows that with enough intelligence and planning, it is possible to conquer with a minimum of force and little destruction.

This luxury hardback edition includes an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon that draws out lessons for managers and business leaders, and highlights the power of Sun Tzu's thinking in everyday life.

The Yoga Sutras

This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration and meditation.

This new deluxe printing of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read and referred to again and again by seekers treading the spiritual path.

The classic Sutras (thought-threads), at least 4,000 years old, cover the yogic teachings on ethics, meditation, and physical postures, and provide directions for dealing with situations in daily life.

The Sutras are presented here in the purest form, with the original Sanskrit and with translation, transliteration, and commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda, one of the most respected and revered contemporary Yoga masters.

In this classic context, Sri Swamiji offers practical advice based on his own experience for mastering the mind and achieving physical, mental and emotional harmony.

Tao of Jeet Kune Do

1975

by Bruce Lee

Tao of Jeet Kune Do is a profound and insightful book written by the legendary martial artist, Bruce Lee. During a challenging period in his life, when he was confined to bed due to a severe back injury, Bruce Lee's mind remained active and creative. This book is the remarkable outcome of those six months of introspection and intellectual exploration.

Within these pages, Bruce Lee shares his philosophical musings and practical insights into martial arts, emphasizing that Jeet Kune Do has no fixed boundaries—only those that we impose upon ourselves. This book serves as both a guide to martial arts techniques and a profound philosophical treatise.

Tao of Jeet Kune Do continues to inspire readers with its timeless wisdom and remains a testament to Bruce Lee's enduring legacy.

Self Growth (Life's Path #1)

You’re about to discover how you can smile, maybe even chuckle, while gaining self-growth and a relaxed self-confident attitude on just about everything. The insights are impactful, and the laughs are many. It is a kaleidoscope of life, and the many varied experiences are some that you will be able to identify with – easily. You, without a doubt, will gain some additional perceptiveness - and different ways of looking at things, after going through this mini-book. The new unique approaches to challenges will be a tremendous advantage when you face those inevitable setbacks.

Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...
- Positive Thinking
- Social Skills
- Taking Things in Stride
- When to Shrug Your Shoulders
- How Not to Take Things too Seriously
- Be a Rascal Sometimes
- Can You Laugh your way out of a Heart Attack?

This is a Handbook for Enjoying Life. It's obvious that Ron enjoys his life, and he desires to impart the wisdom he has learned through the course of his life with those who need uplifting and encouragement to live their lives to the fullest. Ron believes that God meant for mankind to enjoy life and be a partaker in sharing, caring, and exploring the beauty He's given us. He also gives his take on the tiny things in life that can turn into problems or bad decisions when we don't have the wisdom to address them properly, such as taking on new relationships, knowing how to be a success in social situations, handling disappointment, having a sense of self-respect, and not accepting what you don't believe in, even if it upsets others.

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