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Author
Publisher
Perigee Book
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
212 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
We live in an "escalator world" filled with shortcuts, quick fixes, and distractions that make it all too easy to slide into procrastination, compromise, and mediocrity. How do successful people stay focused and achieve results? Learn to tackle the work that leads to real success.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
260 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"The creator of the viral hit "Empathy Cards" teams up with a compassion expert to produce a visually stunning and groundbreaking illustrated guide to help you increase your emotional intelligence and learn how to offer comfort and support when someone you know is in pain. When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This thoughtful,...
Author
Language
English
Description
In A Guide for the Perplexed, bestselling author E. F. Schumacher explores our relation to the world: our obligations--to other people, to the earth, to progress and technology, but most importantly to ourselves. If man can fulfill these obligations, then and only then can he enjoy a truly authentic relationship with the world--and truly know the meaning of living.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
365 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Marianne Williamson, author of the bestselling classic A Return to Love and world-renowned teacher, has taught millions around the world an incredible secret: you can transform your life and the world by simply changing how you think. Our thoughts hold our destiny. In A Year of Miracles, she provides 365 reflections and devotions that offer guidance and spiritual support for following the path of love. These readings help you to remember, each day,...
Author
Language
English
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"Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt...
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A former therapist turned professional organizer helps readers eliminate clutter in their homes and offices. Instead of merely encouraging readers to throw away their possessions, the author shows them how to make their personal spaces harmonious with their values, personalities, and lifestyles"--
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
Expanded Third Edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 221 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Since its original publication in 2000, Leadership and Self-Deception has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon. Its sales continue to increase year after year, and the book's popularity has gone global, with editions now available in over twenty languages. Leadership and Self-Deception shows how the problems that typically prevent superior performance in organizations and cause conflicts in our personal lives are the result of a little-known problem...
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xv, 181 p. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reveals the secrets of the divine law of compensation and offers spiritual counsel about how God will work with the universe to help give us everything we need, if we live our lives to the best of our abilities.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
143 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"A simple guide to breathwork by a lauded expert that takes you through 25 simple practices for everyday situations, such as de-stressing, managing anger, falling asleep, connecting with others, and more. In How to Breathe, breathwork expert Ashley Neese gives practical guidance for channeling the power of your breath to help you tackle common challenges with mindfulness and serenity. The book first introduces you to the foundations of breathwork,...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xii, 84 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"The posthumous sequel to Who Moved My Cheese?, the classic parable that became a worldwide sensation. Who Moved My Cheese? offered millions of readers relief for an evergreen problem: unanticipated and unwelcome change. Now its long-awaited sequel digs deeper, to show how readers can adapt their beliefs and achieve better results in any field. Johnson's theme is that all of our accomplishments are due to our beliefs: whether we're confident or insecure,...
Author
Publisher
Skirt!, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
xix, 266 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An intelligent, timely, and prescriptive book that shows how your attitude towards food often reflects your attitude towards other areas in your life--jobs, relationships, money--and how you can let go of trying to please others all the time and instead satisfy your own true appetites and live a more authentic and healthier life"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A lesson in how to be a writer---and so much more than that. Intriguing and inspirational, this book is a call to look outward rather than inward. McCann asks his readers to constantly push the boundaries of experience, to see empathy and wonder in the stories we craft and hear. A paean to the power of language, both by argument and by example, Letters to a Young Writer is fierce and honest in its testament to the bruises delivered by writing as...
Author
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
5 audio discs (approximately 5 hr., 19 min.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Small talk has a big impact-learn to master this most important communication skill to feel more at ease at work, parties, and events of all kinds.
Carol Fleming wants to show you that small talk is not as small as you might think. It's the foundation of every relationship, professional and personal. It's the sound of people reaching out to each other, searching for similarities, shared interests, goodwill, connections, and friendship. And it's something...
Author
Publisher
Currency
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 260 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Most of us tend to think that there are two kinds of people in world: those who have power, and those who don't. But in reality, says Stanford Business School professor Deborah Gruenfeld, we all have more power than we think. And success is not about how much power we have, but rather how we use it. It's often assumed that power flows to those with the highest rank, the loudest voice, or the most commanding presence in the room. But in fact, there...
Author
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xxvi, 272 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
An inspiring meditation on living a purposeful life draws on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to present the spiritually relevant story of a young warrior in crisis and God in disguise.
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
290 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"This wise, stirring book argues that the search for meaning can immeasurably deepen our lives and is far more fulfilling than the pursuit of personal happiness. There is a myth in our culture that the search for meaning is some esoteric pursuit-- that you have to travel to a distant monastery or page through dusty volumes to figure out life's great secret. The truth is, there are untapped sources of meaning all around us--right here, right now. Drawing...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xvii, 253 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this inspirational book, beloved broadcast journalist Jane Pauley helps people over fifty successfully navigate the "reinvention" phase of their lives and build a positive, powerful future"--
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 274 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Actress, vegan superstar, and "America's Mom" Tabitha Brown offers inspirational life lessons in her warm, charismatic voice"-- Provided by publisher.
For years Brown pursued acting while raising a family and dealing with undiagnosed chronic autoimmune pain. Before she became vegan, her condition made her believe she wouldn't live to see forty. With her relatable personality and health struggles, approachable and nonjudgmental take on plant-based...
Author
Publisher
Hay House Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 unpaged volume ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"One of Hay House's most beloved authors, known worldwide as "the father of motivation," Dr. Wayne W. Dyer was at the forefront of the personal transformation movement for decades. In this collection of quotes spanning Wayne's decades-long career, you'll find witty bon mots that make you laugh, enigmatic phrases that make you think, and wise passages that remind you of the power of your beliefs. You'll see how his focus shifted through the years,...
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