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Good-bye, My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet
by Herb Montgomery Mary MontgomeryAn easy-to-read and comforting book. An excellent resource for those who have lost a pet.
Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul
by Anthony ScaramucciThe investment expert shows how a better understanding of people, capital, and culture can enrich one&’s life financially as well as spiritually. It is time to say goodbye to Gordon Gekko, the rogue character famously portrayed by Michael Douglas in the classic movie Wall Street. In Goodbye Gordon Gekko, author Anthony Scaramucci explores opportunities for leading a rich life in a difficult, radically changed economy. Believing that the financial crisis was caused by a nation of Gekko-wannabes tripped up by status anxiety and egocentric tendencies, he argues that you can be happy and financially profitable as long as you stay true to yourself and stick to your values and principles. Scaramucci offers hope, urging you to pass through the happily-ever-after portal so that you can find your fortune and all that is fortunate. With years of experience at Goldman Sachs, and having co-founded two successful alternative investment management companies, the author provides a behind-the-scenes view of life on Wall Street—the wins and the losses, the rights and the wrongs, the successes and the failures, the good mentors and the difficult colleagues. Through these entertaining and insightful stories, featuring advice from a diverse cast of characters ranging from Li Ka-shing to John Weinberg to his Italian nana, Scaramucci identifies the temptations and roadblocks that accompany our professional ambitions and personal choices, revealing the rules for leading a profitable and fortunate life. What does this mean in practical terms? As Scaramucci shows, it means ridding yourself of egotistical tendencies and developing the self-awareness to bounce back from failure. It means building a circle of competence made of those you trust, mentoring and celebrating others, and giving back to your community and country, all the while targeting success. It means seeing capitalism as an art and businesses as creations and vocations, not simply as levers to feeding your ego. Goodbye Gordon Gekko provides a road map to help people achieve true wealth defined beyond a checking account. Praise for Goodbye Gordon Gekko&“A fun, easy read, with sage advice.&” —Oliver Stone, three-time Academy Award Winner; Director, Wall Street and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps&“A truly insightful read. It introduces us to a moral compass on Wall Street—finding riches by direction of a true north as opposed to insidious Gekko-style greed.&” —Josh Brolin, Academy Award Nominee; Actor, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Active Trader&“Scaramucci is a unique combination of great entrepreneur and savvy Wall Streeter. His perspective on all things business is invaluable and here for all to read.&” —David Faber, Anchor, CNBC
Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death through the Paranormal
by Adam BerryFrom paranormal investigator and host of Kindred Spirits Adam Berry comes Goodbye Hello, which blends supernatural and psychological research to explore the paranormal and afterlife to try and help answer big questions about the end.Death affects us all—not just at the end of our lives, but every day. And yet, it&’s one of the most feared and misunderstood things we face. But what if there was a way to know more and use that knowledge to inform our daily lives? The first of its kind, Goodbye Hello blends supernatural research with psychology to explore death and grief. Written by paranormal investigator and star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters Adam Berry, this book will not only entertain but offer comfort to those struggling to come to terms with loss, grief, and the end of life. Goodbye Hello answers questions such as: Why do spirits linger around in this world? Is there a &“light&” at the end of the tunnel? Can you connect with spirits in your dreams? How do you prepare for what&’s next? Featuring incredible stories of real people who connected with the spirits of loved ones as well as interviews with paranormal experts Amy Bruni, Chip Coffey, and many more, Goodbye Hello helps you understand where you go after this life and why some stick around. Whether you want to believe in the afterlife, don&’t believe in it at all, or just want to come to your own conclusions, Goodbye Hello is the ultimate paranormal guide for you.
Goodbye Hiding, Hello Freedom: Trading Your Shame for Redemption in Jesus
by Morgan KruegerHealing for the brokenhearted and freedom for those bound by shame.After Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden, instead of running to God, they ran for cover. They felt the weight of their sin. They felt ashamed. And they didn&’t know what else to do but to hide. Do you know what it&’s like to feel stuck in the cycle of shame?In Goodbye Hiding, Hello Freedom, Morgan Krueger invites us to experience redemption, freedom, and hope in Jesus Christ. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Morgan offers encouragement to every soul who has ever felt disqualified from the abundant life God has for her because of her past.Morgan links arms with her readers as she talks through our beautiful identity as daughters, combats the shame that keeps us from growing, and exposes wounds that won&’t heal. Morgan teaches on how to forgive yourself, the blessing of community, and our wholeness in Jesus.The world has a lot to say about who you are and who you should be. Morgan lifts the burden of cultural lies and replaces them with the truth of our freedom in Christ. Join her in saying, Goodbye Hiding, Hello Freedom.
Goodbye Phone, Hello World: 60 Ways to Disconnect from Tech and Reconnect to Joy
by Paul GreenbergGoodbye Phone, Hello World features 65 bite-size, device-free activities scientifically proven to promote true happiness. <P><P>With wit, wisdom, and warmth, bestselling author Paul Greenberg presents practices for connection, mindfulness, conversation, creativity, and well-being. Reconnect to life's enduring pleasures: friendship, family, romance, laughter, food, books, music, sleep, nature, art, and so much more.• Teaches tricks to cut down on phone use—the average person spends 1,400 hours per year on their phone• Filled with colorful, meditative artwork throughout <P><P>For anyone who needs a break from their device, Goodbye Phone, Hello World is a rousing call to reclaim the precious hours lost to screen time.• This book is for anyone who wants to do a digital detox, challenge their dependency on their phone, and seek out true connections.• Author Paul Greenberg is a New York Times bestselling author and the winner of the James Beard Award for Writing and Literature.• Perfect book for anyone who claims to be addicted to their phone• You'll love this book if you love books like 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke. How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life by Catherine Price, and Off: Your Digital Detox for a Better Life by Tanya Goodin.
Goodbye to Inflammation: Your All-Natural Plan to Reclaim Health, Lose Weight, and Feel Better than Ever
by Sandra MoninoThe #1 international bestseller—a groundbreaking guide to preventing and reversing inflammation, by renowned nutritionist and social media star Sandra Moñino.What if you could resolve the root factor that exacerbates weight gain, bloat, stress, and and aging? What if you could reduce and prevent the underlying condition at the base of every chronic health issue? With a plan to fight inflammation, you can.Many people suffer from the effects of chronic inflammation: weight gain, skin problems, headaches, and more serious conditions—diabetes, hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and depression. In this life-changing guide, nutritionist and global sensation Sandra Moñino offers drug-free, evidence-based advice to help you feel your best again.In Goodbye to Inflammation, you will discover:Nine essential anti-inflammatory habitsA diet plan that works, beating bloat and weight gainEasy, healthy recipes plus a grocery shopping guideA three-day challenge to jumpstart your anti-inflammation journeyThe first step to healing your immune system, Goodbye to Inflammation empowers you with the basics you need to prevent inflammation and elevate your health and life.Translated from original Spanish into English by Katherine Cummings
Goodbye, Again: Essays, Reflections, and Illustrations
by Jonny SunInstant New York Times Bestseller “Truly, there's no shame in taking a break from books during the pandemic. But if you're feeling ready to reach out, try starting with Goodbye, Again. Take my word for it — let Jonny Sun into your life.”---Janet W. Lee, NPRThe wonderfully original author of Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Toogives us a collection of touching and hilarious personal essays, stories, poems—accompanied by his trademark illustrations—covering topics such as mental health, happiness, and what it means to belong. Jonny Sun is back with a collection of essays and other writings in his unique, funny, and heartfelt style. The pieces range from long meditations on topics like loneliness and being an outsider, to short humor pieces, conversations, and memorable one-liners.Jonny's honest writings about his struggles with feeling productive, as well as his difficulties with anxiety and depression will connect deeply with his fans as well as anyone attempting to create in our chaotic world. It also features a recipe for scrambled eggs that might make you cry.
Goodbye, Anxiety: A Guided Journal for Overcoming Worry (A Guided Workbook for Teens and Young Adu lts with CBT Skills and Journal Prompts)
by Terri BacowLet go of your worries and take back your life with journaling prompts that help overcome anxiety developed by a psychologist with expertise in CBT and DBT therapies.As a teen or young adult, things like school work, social media, and navigating friendships can bring tons of stress, and you may often feel anxious and overwhelmed. That's why Psychologist Terri Bacow, Ph.D., developed this book with fun and accessible writing exercises designed to diminish worries, insecurities, fears, conflicts, and stressors just for your unique issues. Even better, you will learn practical coping skills that you can use whenever you feel anxious. • 100+ journaling prompts that offer space to write down your worries and release your anxious feelings • 40+ CBT- and DBT-based strategies to help you challenge worry thoughts and conquer anxiety-inducing thinking patterns • 50+ practical tools, including coping strategies and supportive statements that you can use whenever you feel worry starting to take holdThese coping skills include highly effective strategies to reduce anxiety, incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other scientifically based therapy approaches. Say goodbye to anxiety and enjoy your life!
Goodbye, Dear Friend: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Pet
by Virginia IronsideLosing a pet causes real grief—this book provides real understanding, comfort, and support to help you heal.It’s not odd, crazy or maladjusted to cry and feel utterly lost when a pet dies. Often that pet has been a close friend, uncritical, loyal, and devoted—bringing us countless hours of peaceful companionship and joyful play. There is no need to keep grief hidden or wonder why we can’t immediately “replace” our dead pet. Feelings deserve understanding and respect—not dismissive comments like “it’s just a cat” or “why don’t you get another dog?” that, even if well-meaning, can cause enormous distress to those who are mourning a genuine loss.Goodbye, Dear Friend acknowledges both the extent and depth of grief of a pet. Based on an avalanche of letters about pet loss the author has received at her advice column, as well as the experiences of historical figures like Sigmund Freud and Sir Walter Scott, the book takes us through the process of grieving, delving into such topics as putting a pet to sleep; taking comfort in memorials; and whether there is a pet heaven. With a list of further resources included, Goodbye, Dear Friend is essential for every pet owner, young or old, and will bring great solace at a time when one can feel most alone.
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
by Gary KowalskiGary Kowalski, a Unitarian minister, demonstrates his understanding of the importance of pets in our lives and the pain we suffer when they die by recounting experiences of his family, friends, members of his congregations and well known writers and historic figures with their beloved pets from rabbits to horses. He has gathered uplifting quotes, poems and prayers from the bible, the Koran, writings of Native Americans. Children, Garrison Keillor, C. S. Lewis, and others. He encourages those in mourning to take care of themselves, conquer anger, and devise loving traditions to bid farewell to a pet and keep it close in memory. Because people grieve differently, he offers a wide range of methods for coping. His approach is gentle and nonjudgmental.
Goodbye, Hurt & Pain: 7 Simple Steps for Health, Love, and Success
by Deborah SandellaDon’t Let Your Innermost Emotions Stop Your PotentialGoodbye, Hurt & Pain is a unique guide that applies a cutting-edge approach to using revolutionary science to teach you how to discover your hidden feelings and turn them from negative to positive.Emotions are invisible, taken for granted, and dismissed much of the time-a paradox given they are some of the most powerful forces on Earth. They inflame wars, induce death, inspire invention, and control stock markets. More importantly, each of us has them-all the time.Blocked feelings block potential. Deborah Sandella uses advanced neuroscience research and her revolutionary Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) technique to show how blocked feelings prevent us from getting what we want. She introduces a process that bypasses logic and thinking to activate our own emotional "self-cleaning oven." Using imagination, color, and shape to visualize feelings and get straight to the root of longstanding problems, she teaches us to:Move destructive feelings envy out of the bodyLet go of old feelings and traumatic memoriesFeel and look like the best version of ourselvesDiscover the seven organic ways of using your feelings to attract more love, better health, and greater success. Become better in all aspects of your life with your personal guide to unlocking the ultimate version of you.If you enjoyed books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, The Book of Joy, or Atomic Habits, then you’ll want to read Goodbye, Hurt & Pain.
Goodbye, Hurt And Pain: 7 Simple Steps For Health, Love, And Success
by Jack Canfield Deborah SandellaEmotions are invisible, taken for granted and dismissed much of the time - a paradox given they are some of the most powerful forces on Earth. They inflame wars, induce death, inspire invention, and control stock markets. More important, each of us has them all the time. In Goodbye, Hurt and Pain, Deborah Sandella uses cutting-edge neuroscience research and her revolutionary Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) technique to show how blocked feelings prevent us from getting what we want, and she introduces a process that bypasses logic and thinking to activate our own emotional "self-cleaning oven. " Using imagination, color, and shape to visualize feelings and get straight to the root of longstanding problems, she teaches us to move destructive feelings such as fear, anger, hurt, resentment, and envy out of the body. Letting go of old feelings and traumatic memory at a deep, cellular level makes people feel and look younger, lighter, more energized, and less burdened. And they can begin to experience results after just one or two self-directed sessions. Goodbye, Hurt and Pain also provides seven organic ways of using your feelings to attract more love, better health, and greater success. The process is fast, fun, and as easy as 1-2-3. "Wonderful and profound. This book will touch you intimately and probably change your life. " #8212Jack Canfield, from the foreword
Goodbye, Perfect: How to Stop Pleasing, Proving, and Pushing for Others… and Live For Yourself
by Homaira Kabir MAPPCPFor fans of Brene Brown and lovers of inspiring self-help titles, Goodbye, Perfect is a must-read leadership and personal development book for women who have fallen into the toxic traps of perfectionism, approval seeking and endless doing.It speaks to the challenges of millions of competent and conscious women who keep pushing themselves at the expense of their health and relationships, and of successful women who keep doubting themselves and feeling like an imposter despite everything.Based on years of academic research, Homaira Kabir upends our understanding of confidence by identifying two types of HIGH confidence and provides a path to flourishing that addresses the needs, challenges, and aspirations of women in the 21st century.In Goodbye, Perfect, she helps readers uncover their internal stories, unhook from the need for external validation, and connect to the heartbeat of their own why. With vivid, real-life stories from her personal and professional life, she gets to the heart of what it is to be human and offers practical strategies to replace feelings of being invisible, inadequate, or unsupported with compassion, connection, and the courage to go after the longings of our hearts with joy and ease. You'll stop trying so hard and trusting a lot more.
Goodbye, Status Quo: Reimagining the Landscape of Innovation
by Joan FallonIn Goodbye, Status Quo, visionary scientist and leading entrepreneur Dr. Joan Fallon equips readers with the tools to overcome obstacles and become agents of change—as entrepreneurs, leaders, and individuals.In Goodbye, Status Quo, Dr. Joan Fallon equips her readers with the tools to be agents of change: as entrepreneurs, leaders, and individuals. No matter where you come from or who you are, you can be an agent of change. If you are setting out to change the world—great, she affirms—just keep in mind that change must start with you. As a company founder, Dr. Fallon faced many obstacles. Some of the greatest ones came from how other people saw her. A woman in her fifties with a warm, approachable manner, she didn&’t fit the typical entrepreneur profile. Now as a respected business leader, doctor, and academic who sits on the boards of numerous non-profits and is frequently asked to mentor others, Joan is driven to share what she has learned and the perspectives that brought her success. She is also fascinated by the subject of change. What are the impediments that keep leaders and individuals from changing the world, or even just changing themselves, and how can they be overcome? What is it about you that holds you, your job, or your company back from changing? Joan Fallon believes that deductive reasoning in addition to the typical inductive reasoning and other science-based approaches allow us to move past the reactive responses that leave us stuck, unable to innovate and make change. Fear-based thinking rules in many sectors today—in business, politics, even relationships. And fear is the fundamental factor that holds us back from embracing change. Goodbye, Status Quo blends lessons from Joan&’s own entrepreneurial experiences and scientific observations to give readers informative and actionable advice on the topics of entrepreneurship, innovation, and making change. Each chapter offers pithy advice that taps into business, medicine, philosophy, and even baseball. No matter your background, experience, or personal struggles, you can change the world—if you are willing to first change yourself.
Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism
by Fumio SasakiThe best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life. Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.
Goodnight Dorm Room: All the Advice I Wish I Got Before Going to College
by Keith Riegert Samuel Kaplan“This grown-up parody of Goodnight Moon focuses heavily on college specifics, like what classes to pick . . . and what to pack vs. what to leave behind.” —WDSU NewsYou’re off to college—it’s gonna be life-changing! Follow this book’s advice to make it amazing! This bittersweet and humorous guide to college life features practical tips combined with funny, full color illustrations. You’ll learn:How to survive orientationWhy to choose courses that you’ll loveHow TAs can save your brainWhy flip flops are a mustHow often to change your sheetsWhere to make new friendsHow to balance class and funAnd more!!!
Gorgeously Green
by Sophie UlianoAre you confused by all the advice you hear and see daily on how to "go green"? Do you want to incorporate earth-friendly practices into your life, but you don't know where to start? Don't stress! Green guru Sophie Uliano has sorted through all the eco-info out there and put everything you need to know about living a green lifestyle right at your fingertips. In Gorgeously Green, Sophie offers a simple eight-step program that is an easy and fun way to begin living an earth-friendly life. Each chapter covers topics from beauty to fitness, shopping to your kitchen--even your transportation. Whether it's finding the right lipstick, making dinner, buying gifts, or picking out a hot new outfit, finally, there is a book that tackles your daily eco-challenges with a take-charge plan. Just consider Sophie your go-to girl with all the eco-solutions. Find out how to: Green your entire beauty regime Detoxify your home Indulge in guilt-free shopping Adopt a home fitness routine Prepare eco-licious treats Give your kitchen a green makeover Become more aware of your impact on the earth The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here. Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make--and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!
Gorilla and the Bird: A memoir of madness and a mother's love
by Zack McDermott'One of the gems of the year' - Michele Magwood, Sunday Times (Books LIVE SA)The story of a young man fighting to recover from a devastating psychotic break and the mother who refuses to give up on him.Zack McDermott, a twenty-six-year-old Brooklyn public defender, woke up one morning convinced he was being filmed as part of an audition for a TV pilot. Every passerby was an actor; every car would magically stop for him; everything he saw was a cue from 'The Producer' to help inspire the performance of a lifetime. After a manic spree around Manhattan, Zack, who is bipolar, was arrested on a subway platform and admitted to hospital. So begins the story of Zack's free fall into psychosis and his desperate, poignant, often darkly funny struggle to claw his way back to sanity, regain his identity, and rebuild some semblance of a stable life. It's a journey that will take him from New York City back to his Kansas roots and to the one person who might be able to save him, his tough, bighearted Midwestern mother, nicknamed the Bird, whose fierce and steadfast love is the light in Zack's dark world. Before his odyssey is over, Zack will be tackled by guards in mental wards, run naked through cornfields, receive secret messages from the TV, befriend a former Navy SEAL and his talking stuffed monkey and see the Virgin Mary in the whorls of his own back hair. But with the Bird's help, he just might have a shot at pulling through, starting over, and maybe even meeting a woman who can love him back, bipolar and all. Written with raw emotional power, humor, and tenderness, Gorilla and the Bird is a bravely honest account of a young man's unraveling and the relationship that saves him.
Gospel Conversations: How to Care Like Christ (Equipping Biblical Counselors)
by Brian Croft Robert W. KellemenHow does a person learn to counsel others with the truth of God’s Word? Bob Kellemen believes that the best way to learn counseling is by doing it—by giving and receiving biblical counseling in the context of real, raw Christian community. Gospel Conversations explores the four compass-points of biblical counseling: Sustaining: “It’s Normal to Hurt.” Healing: “It’s Possible to Hope.” Reconciling: “It’s Horrible to Sin, but Wonderful to Be Forgiven.” Guiding: “It’s Supernatural to Mature.” These four compass points combine to equip readers to develop twenty-two ministry relational competencies—the “how to” of caring like Christ. This book serves as a practical training manual that can be used for lab and small group interaction. Gospel Conversations is the second volume in The Equipping Biblical Counselors Series, a comprehensive relational training curriculum for the local church that provides a model for equipping God’s people to change lives with Christ’s changeless truth. This two-volume series weaves together comprehensive biblical insight with compassionate Christian engagement.
Gospel-Centered Counseling: How Christ Changes Lives
by Deepak Reju Robert W. KellemenEveryone talks about the personal ministry of the Word, but how do we make one-another ministry truly biblical? Gospel-Centered Counseling equips readers to change lives with Christ’s changeless truth. It does so by examining life’s seven ultimate questions and then guiding readers on a journey that explores the biblical, gospel-centered narrative of: The Word: “What is truth?” “Where can I find answers?” The Trinity: “Who is God?” “Can I know Him personally?” Creation: “Who am I?” “What makes people tick?” Fall: “What went wrong?” “Why do we do the things we do?” Redemption: “Can I change?” “How do people change?” Glorification: “Where am I headed?” “How does our future destiny impact our present reality?” Sanctification: “How can I help?” “How can I change lives?" Bob Kellemen builds on the foundation of the written Word and provides a gospel-centered resource for understanding people, diagnosing problems, and prescribing biblically-based solutions. Gospel-Centered Counseling is the first volume in The Equipping Christian Counselors Series, a comprehensive relational training curriculum for the local church that provides a model for equipping God’s people to change lives with Christ’s changeless truth. This two-volume series weaves together comprehensive biblical insight with compassionate Christian engagement.
Gossip: Ten Pathways to Eliminate It from Your Life and Transform Your Soul
by Lori PalatnikEvil speech can destroy friendships, break up marriages and ruin businesses. Gossip—negative talk, put-downs, rumors, accusations—not only hurts the person being talked about, it also hurts the person speaking and the person listening. In short, gossip has a negative impact on everyone. Yet, despite these negative consequences, gossip has been around since the beginning of humankind and continues to be a popular but destructive pastime. Throughout this timely and enjoyable book, readers will learn what the Bible and Jewish wisdom have to say regarding speech and how their teachings relate to our world today. Readers will also learn via real-life examples how to break the gossip habit and how to teach others to do the same. Gossip will help people develop skills to improve their lives by getting along better with others; mending old hurts and reclaiming lost relationship; keeping good relationships from going bad through hurtful words; and strengthening relationships they already have by speaking in a more encouraging and productive manner. The purpose of this book is to extinguish the fire of evil speech and help us live in a gossip-free environment. The result? Positive interactions with the people around us, the healing of relationships and a more complete self.
Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top
by Bill BoggsBeyond talent, what factors have determined and defined the careers of well-known individuals? Training? Risk-taking? Luck? Emmy Award®-winning interviewer Bill Boggs shares success secrets he uncovered in candid conversations with 44 leaders in entertainment and the arts, sports, fashion, the business world, and more, including: Mark Burnett, Craig Newmark (Craigslist.com), Matt Lauer, Anna Quindlen, Renée Zellweger, Sir Richard Branson, Bobby Flay, Brooke Shields, Diane von Furstenberg, Norman Lear, Donald Trump, and Joe Torre, among others. They reveal crucial influences, how they deal with adversity and stress, and the choices they made that helped them to prevail in their careers and in their lives. This is an inside view of what makes the most successful people tick and a lessons-in-life career guide from accomplished stars at the top of their game.
Gotcha Capitalism: How Hidden Fees Rip You Off Every Day and What You Can Do About It
by Bob SullivanWhat is Gotcha Capitalism? Coughing up $4 fees for ATM transactions. Iron-clad cell phone contracts you can't get out of with a crowbar. Paying big bucks for insurance you don't need on a rental car or forking over $20 a day for supposedly "free" wireless internet. Every day we use banks, cell phones, and credit cards. Every day we book hotels and airline tickets. And every day we get ripped off. How? Here are just a few examples of how big business can get you: * You didn't fill up the rental car with gas? Gotcha! Gas costs $7 a gallon here. * Your bank balance fell to $999. 99 for one day? Gotcha! That'll be $12. * You miss one payment on that 18-month same-as-cash loan? Gotcha! That'll be $512 extra. * You're one day late on that electric bill? Gotcha! All your credit cards now have a 29. 99% interest rate. But not for much longer. InGotcha Capitalism, MSNBC. com's "Red Tape Chronicles" columnist Bob Sullivan exposes the ways we're all cheated by big business, and teaches us how to get our money back-proven strategies that can help you save more than $1,000 a year. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Gothic Charm School: An Essential Guide for Goths and Those Who Love Them
by Jillian VentersTurn people’s expectations on their heads by being a Goth with good manners with this fully illustrated guidebook to day-to-day Goth living.There’s more to being a Goth than throwing on some black velvet, dyeing your hair, and calling it a day (or a night). How do you dress with morbid flair when going to a job interview? Is there such a thing as growing too old to be a Goth? How do you explain to your grandma that it’s not just a phase?Jillian Venters, a.k.a. “the Lady of the Manners,” knows how to be strange and unusual without sacrificing politeness and etiquette. In Gothic Charm School, she offers the quintessential guide to dark decorum for all those who have ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, and reveled in decadence . . . and for families and friends who just don’t understand.
Government and Christianity: A Sermon for the Times
by Joseph Augustus SeissGovernment and Christianity: A Sermon for the Times by Joseph Augustus Seiss is a thought-provoking and timely discourse on the relationship between civil authority and Christian faith. Delivered during a period of political and social upheaval in the 19th century, Seiss offers a compelling argument for the compatibility of governance and Christianity, emphasizing the role of faith in fostering justice, order, and moral responsibility within society.Seiss contends that effective governance must be rooted in divine principles, asserting that Christianity provides the ethical foundation necessary for laws and institutions to serve the common good. Through scriptural references and theological insights, he examines how Christian values—such as justice, mercy, and personal accountability—should inform both the actions of rulers and the behavior of citizens. He also addresses the dangers of secularism and the need for moral guidance in public life.The sermon speaks to the responsibilities of both leaders and the governed, urging individuals to align their civic duties with their religious convictions. Seiss emphasizes that true liberty is only sustainable when grounded in the principles of righteousness, warning that neglecting Christian ethics can lead to societal decay. His message resonates with those concerned about the balance between faith and politics, offering a vision for how Christianity can positively shape public policy and governance.Government and Christianity remains relevant for readers interested in the intersection of religion and politics, offering valuable insights into the role of faith in public life. Seiss’s sermon challenges modern audiences to reflect on how personal beliefs can influence civic responsibility, inspiring both leaders and citizens to pursue justice and truth within their communities. This work serves as a call to action for those seeking to integrate faith with public service and governance.