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1) Walden
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IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 21
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"In honor of the bicentennial of Henry David Thoreau's birth, this edition of Walden features an introduction and annotations by renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben. 'We need to understand that when Thoreau sat in the dooryard of his cabin 'from sunrise till noon, rapt in a revery, in undisturbed solitude and stillness, while the birds sang around or flitted noiseless through the house,' he was offering counsel and example exactly suited for our...
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Certified NLP Trainers David Kerr and Damian Hamill take the reader through a fascinating and thoughtful introduction to the field of Neuro-linguistic Programming. Rather than merely focusing on techniques and superficial content, David and Damian empower the reader to harvest the full fruits of NLP by exploring the fundamental structure and underpinning concepts that make it the flexible and effective approach to life and work that it is. They help...
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What if your mind was your greatest asset? What if it didn't sabotage you with pessimistic thoughts about your body, your salary, or feelings of unworthiness? What if your mind worked for you?
It is important to understand that every action you take is to make yourself happy (or more accurately stated to make a "part" of yourself happy). However, when you make one part of yourself happy you inevitably infuriate another part. This internal conflict...
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We as a society have heard so many things when it pertains to money. From "The love of money is the root of all evil" to “Cash rules everything around me." Truth be told many of us learn everything we know about money through the hard lessons of life and unfortunately by the time we have learned real useful information, more time than not we are already in harm’s way. From the Government fighting on raising the debt ceiling to having enough money...
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How can we deal with the rapidly increasing pace and complexity of life, fear of terrorism and the threatening state of world affairs, climate breakdown, the confusions of personal relationships-without succumbing to stress, depression and illness? Halliday provides a way to assimilate the shocks of life experiences, so that we might live a more balanced life. The way to achieve this is through reconnecting with the centre of our own being, our consciousness....
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Stop juggling and start managing everything you need to do at home and at work.
It used to be simple before kids: Say yes to everything, stay late, turn in flawless work, catch up on sleep later. But now you need a different mindset to succeed at work, as a parent, and as a family member.
Getting It All Done can't teach you to be in two places at once, but it provides you with expert advice as you manage the challenges of succeeding at work while...
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Would you like to wake up every day looking forward to going to work? Do you want a job that is in harmony with your passions, values and deepest interests? Do you want a job that is deeply rewarding and gives you a sense of meaning and purpose? Do you dream of discovering happiness at work in a role that allows you to be you truly are and who you truly want to be? Global career change expert and courage coach, Gaisford (BCA, Dip. Psych.) shows you...
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Have you taken time for yourself today?
Too many working parents focus solely on those around them-their families, their work, and a never-ending list of other commitments-only to lose sight of what they need themselves. But neglecting your own needs and wants can prevent you from being happy, healthy, and productive.
Taking Care of Yourself provides expert advice to help you identify what you value most at work and at home, make choices that align...
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You can have a successful career while being the father you want to be.
Gone are the days when fathers were expected to put work first and family last. Today, men worldwide are redefining fatherhood and finding greater fulfillment both at work and at home. But old ways die hard. Many managers prefer the status quo, and fathers aren't finding the support and flexibility they need from their employers. Dads still feel pressure to downplay or hide their...
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Manage the competing demands of working motherhood.
As a working mother you often draw the short straw. You carry most of the burden of caregiving and household chores-and your career suffers because of it. Bosses and coworkers assume that since you're focused on your family, you don't prioritize work. But choosing your job over your kids' extracurricular and school commitments means letting down the people you love most.
Advice for Working Moms can...
11) My Last Post
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This is a short motivational book to help audiences that have been in serious accidents. It is also geared to people living with spinal cord injuries.
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"Shows readers how to plan for and transition to the right career; teaches readers how to create a strong personal brand; offers keen insights on creating an effective resume, preparing for interviews, and negotiating with companies; facilitates immediate process application through worksheets that accompany text; can be read in less than two hours and applied immediately"--
13) Poems From a Bipolar Mind: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipolar
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Excellent poetry with excellent commentary on each poem. A look into someone's mind with mental illness with obvious creativity and talent. - Sue M.A riveting book of poetry, Poems from a Bipolar Mind, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted...
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