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The Complete Works of Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game Of Life And How To Play It; Your Word Is Your Wand; The Secret Door To Success; And The Power Of The Spoken Word (Dover Empower Your Life)
by Florence Scovel ShinnFlorence Scovel Shinn taught generations of readers how to live richer, fuller lives with her four empowering classics: The Game of Life and How to Play It; Your Word Is Your Wand; The Secret Door to Success; and The Power of the Spoken Word. This volume collects all four of those works, offering a wealth of affirmations and real-life success stories. Self-improvement expert Norman Vincent Peale praised Shinn's works as essential guides, helping readers to "find prosperity, solve problems, and have better health."
The Crown of Thorns: A Token for the Sorrowing
by E. H. ChapinThe Crown of Thorns is a series of short Biblical essays for those who are saddened or in need of inspiration. Written by E. H. Chapin in the 1860's, this book is guaranteed to offer blessings to all in need. These essays include: The Three Tabernacles, The Shadow of Disappointment, Life a Tale, The Christian View of Sorrow, Christian Consolation in Loneliness, Resignation, The Mission of Little Children, Our Relations to the Departed, The Voices of the Dead, Mystery and Faith This book has been re-edited and formatted for print with larger font for easier reading.
Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette
by Eleanor RooseveltIn an era of incivility, discover a timeless guide to good manners from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. “The basis of all good human behavior is kindness,” says Eleanor Roosevelt in this classic handbook, first published in 1962 as a “modern book of etiquette for modern Americans.” As a politician, diplomat, and activist, as well as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt knew that thoughtful, civil behavior was essential to peaceful, productive relationships. In this etiquette guide, she teaches that decorum is not about strict adherence to formal rules; it is about approaching all social situations with consideration for others. She advises, “If ever you find yourself in a situation in which following a formal rule would be manifestly unkind, forget it, and be kind instead.” Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Roosevelt covers a broad range of topics, including business dealings and family affairs, writing letters and receiving guests, and entertaining at home and traveling abroad. Beginning with the necessity of good manners between husband and wife, she considers the importance of courtesy in society at large and the role all Americans play as ambassadors of democracy while visiting foreign countries. In an era of incivility, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Book of Common Sense Etiquette is more relevant than ever. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Mark
by J. C. RyleIf the best way to understand the Christian Faith is to read the Gospels, then the next books in order of importance have to be those which aid in the understanding of those Gospels. Observing this need in his own parish, J. C. Ryle prepared his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels which have encircled the earth for more than a century with undiminished popularity and usefulness. Ryle's 'plain and pointed' words are a great stimulus to the reading of the Bible itself. While his chief aim is to help the reader to know Christ he also has another object in view. He writes so that his commentary on Mark can be read aloud to a group. Unlike many authors he is equally good, read or heard. There are many other fuller Commentaries on the Gospels, but no others make such compelling listening - whether it be in the family, in neighbourly groups, or over the air - as those of J. C. Ryle.
A Goat for Azazel: A Novel of Christian Origins (Testament Of Man Ser.)
by Vardis FisherLUST AND REDEMPTION, SIN AND SALVATION—THE EPIC NOVEL OF A YOUNG ROMAN IN THE FLESHPOTS OF AN ANCIENT WORLD.HE SAW HIS MOTHER BURNED AT THE STAKEThis soul-searching experience changed an innocent young Roman into a pleasure-seeking hedonist lusting for flesh. Yet, there was something about the new religion that obsessed him. What was it that made Christian martyrs go to their deaths with a smile on their lips?...Christ had preached love; only through love could man be re-born. So it was that Damon set out in search of the answers to puzzling riddles about love and lust, the spirit and the flesh, barbarian pantheism and gentle Christianity…The latest in Vardis Fisher’s TESTAMENT OF MAN series. ‘The most ambitious project in present-day fiction!’—The New York Herald TribuneDAMON SOUGHT LOVE—from Levilla, the beautiful young Christian, who withheld her ripe body from him;—from Murdia, the sensualist, who knew how to arouse men with passionate abandon;—from Ayla, the voluptuous dancing girl, whose cloying movements invited a strange relationship;—from the father he never knew; from the religion he yearned to believe in...Here is the fascinating odyssey of a young Roman who sated himself in the dissolute world of the First Century...until he finally found the goal of his quest for love in a new and sublime experience.
God's Faithfulness in Trials and Testings
by Sandy EdmonsonThis short booklet is filled with encouraging insights, drawn from Scripture. The author writes with compassion, and explains Bible passages in a way that is clear and easy to understand. The author of this book donated a digital copy to Bookshare.org. Join us in thanking Crusader Books for providing its accessible digital book to this community.
How to Live on 24 Hours a Day with the Human Machine (Dover Empower Your Life Series)
by Arnold BennettLeave your everyday concerns behind and start focusing on your true desires! Achieve your full potential with proven techniques on: • Time-saving • Reflection • Concentration • Study and more One of the first self-help books ever published, this classic of personal time management has inspired millions to make the most of "the daily miracle": the fresh allowance of time that comes with each new day. This edition features a bonus offering of Bennett's The Human Machine, a guide to improving social relationships.
Psychic Energy: How to Change Your Desires Into Realities
by Joseph J. WeedTrain yourself to recognize psychic energy--to feel it--and learn to build it up within you. It will enable you to perform seeming miracles, which are fully described in this book.
The Quest Of The Overself: The classic work on how to achieve serenity of mind
by P Brunton Paul Brunton'By far the safest and most rational exposition of Eastern metaphysics and the practice of mental discipline that I have read.' SpectatorThe Quest of the Overself shows Western readers how to achieve serenity of mind, control of thought and desire, and the power to use higher forces by means of simple exercises. These include breathing and visualisation as well as mental control through meditation. These ideas, which the author gained by extensive travel in India, are as relevant to us today as they were when first published in 1937. Paul Brunton was a British philosopher, mystic and traveler. He left a successful journalistic career to live among yogis and holy men and studied a wide variety of Eastern and Western esoteric spiritual traditions. As he explains in the still fresh and fascinating The Quest of the Overself, meditation and the quest for inner peace are by no means exclusively for monks and hermits but also support those living everyday, active lives in the West.
A Time for Love
by Eugene C. KennedyI am writing this book in hopes that it will help men who have lost their way to find it again in friendship and love. Everywhere I go, I see lonely people who, even though they cannot put their longing into words, are still hoping for some experience of love and understanding that will give them the strength to face life with a little more courage. People really are not looking for somebody with all the answers for life's riddles; they are quite prepared to live with mystery when the sustaining power of love is present. They can accept the seeming unfairness of life, with all its pains and disappointments, when they have been touched by love, and when they have learned that sharing love and friendship is what holds life together.
Up The Organization
by Robert TownsendA how-to manual on survival and success in the corporate world.
Vivir a pulso: Diez relatos de superación y vida
by Autores VariosDiez relatos de superación y vida Luis Mateo Díez · Bernardo Atxaga · Marta Rivera de la Cruz · Fernando Aramburu · Lorenzo Silva · Mercedes Salisachs · José María Merino · Gustavo Martín Garzo · Soledad Puértolas · Juan Manuel de Prada · Valentín Fuster (prólogo) Desde 2007, en su colección Historias de la Clínica, la Clínica Universidad de Navarra presenta cada año un nuevo relato sobre el caso médico de un paciente narrado por un escritor de prestigio. El talento de los escritores que las firman convierte cada historia, siempre emotiva, en una gran narración literaria. En el décimo aniversario de la colección, Alfaguara reúne los diez relatos en un único volumen para leer, releer y atesorar. Vivir a pulso celebra la fuerza que, sin saber muy bien cómo, nos sostiene y nos impulsa, que nos arroja contra viento y marea a través de los obstáculos que otros consideran insalvables. Estos relatos cuentan, en la pluma de grandes escritores de nuestro tiempo, las conmovedoras historias de vida de personas que, a pesar de las enfermedades que padecen, convierten sus experiencias en inspiradores ejemplos de superación. Todos los beneficios que se obtengan de la venta de este libro se destinarán a Niños contra el Cáncer, una iniciativa de la Clínica Universidad de Navarra para promover la investigación en cáncer infantil y ayudar a las familias en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la enfermedad. «Digo vivir, vivir como si nadahubiese de quedar de lo que escribo. Porque escribir es viento fugitivo,y publicar, columna arrinconada. Digo vivir, vivir a pulso, airada-mente morir, citar desde el estribo.» «Digo vivir», Redoble de conciencia (1951)Blas de Otero
The Way of Power: A Practical Guide to the Tantric Mysticism of Tibet (Routledge Revivals)
by John BlofeldFirst published in 1970, The Way of Power is an exploration of the school of Mahayana Buddhism prevalent in Tibet and Mongolia, known as the Vajrayana. Divided into two parts, the book provides an introduction to the background and theory behind the Vajrayana before progressing to a study of Vajrayana in practice. In doing so, it provides an overview of the history, development, and contemporary status of the Vajrayana, and takes a look at the different schools and sects. The book’s primary focus is the use of Tantric mystical techniques. The Way of Power will appeal to those with an interest in Buddhism, religious psychology, and religious history.
You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor (Miniature Editions Ser.)
by Fred RogersChock-full of the wisdom, wit, and whimsy that have made Mister Rogers a beloved friend to so many, this Miniature Edition™ is the perfect gift for any graduate -- or a nostalgic homecoming for anyone who's ever "visited" the Neighborhood.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex But Were Afraid to Ask
by David R. ReubenA book of questions and answers about sex and all its myriad facets.
Hope and Help for Your Nerves
by Claire WeekesA proven program that desensitizes over-wrought nerves and eases feelings of anxiety, panic, and depression by using a variety of breathing and relaxation exercises. "I recommend it with my whole heart. " - Ann Landers .
I'm Ok, You're Ok
by Thomas HarrisTransactional Analysis delineates three observable ego-states (Parent, Adult, and Child) as the basis for the content and quality of interpersonal communication. "Happy childhood" notwithstanding, says Harris, most of us are living out the Not ok feelings of a defenseless child, dependent on ok others (parents) for stroking and caring. At some stage early in our lives we adopt a "position" about ourselves and others that determines how we feel about everything we do. And for a huge portion of the population, that position is "I'm Not OK -- You're OK." This negative "life position," shared by successful and unsuccessful people alike, contaminates our rational Adult capabilities, leaving us vulnerable to inappropriate emotional reactions of our Child and uncritically learned behavior programmed into our Parent. By exploring the structure of our personalities and understanding old decisions, Harris believes we can find the freedom to change our lives.
A Line Above the Sky: On Mountains and Motherhood
by Helen MortGuardian Books to Watch 2022Evening Standard Books to Watch 2022Bookseller Editor's ChoiceWinner of the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature'A wonderful book - exhilarating and taut, fearless in its explorations of wildness, risk, motherhood, and the inner and outer worlds of the writer' Jon McGregor'This book is beautiful' Emma Jane Unsworth'Climbing gives you the illusion of being in control, just for a while, the tantalising sense of being able to stay one move ahead of death'As a child, Helen Mort was drawn to the thrill and risk of climbing, the tension between human and rockface, and the climber's need to be hyperaware of the sensory world - to feel the texture of rock under their fingers, how their crampons bite into the ice, the subtle shifts in weather. But when she becomes a mother for the first time, she finds herself re-examining this most elemental of disciplines, and the way that we view women who put themselves in danger.Written by one of Britain's most talented young writers, A Line Above the Sky melds memoir and nature writing to create what will surely become a classic of the genre; it asks why humans are compelled to climb and poses other, deeper questions about self, motherhood and freedom. It is a love letter to losing oneself in physicality, whether that in the risk of climbing a granite wall solo, without ropes, or the intensity of bringing a child into the world.
