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Making Yourself Indispensable
by Mark SamuelImagine waking up with enthusiasm every workday. Imagine being certain that you are highly valued by your boss and coworkers. Imagine feeling secure and in control because, even if jobs are being eliminated, you're too valuable to let go. In other words, imagine being indispensable. Sound too good to be true? Not according to Mark Samuel, who has helped thousands of people around the world get on the path to personal achievement and fulfillment. He shows why the key to becoming indispensable is to embrace accountability rather than run from it, in everything you do at work and in your personal life.You'll see how Samuel's Personal Accountability Model really worked for people such as:· Lynn, who transformed herself from the worst teacher at her school to one of the most respected.· Dan, an office assistant of ten years who finally figured out how to jumpstart his career.· Mary, a super visor who had continually been skipped over for promotion, until she finally decided to stop "playing it small."· Jerry, a plant manager who got stuck in a "victim loop" when his division began to underperform. Only when he stopped blaming others could he find the energy and ideas to help his plant overcome its challenges.Becoming indispensable doesn't require a fancy degree, a senior management title, or a huge income. It's a mind-set available to anyone, as you'll learn from these and other inspiring true stories. You'll also discover Samuel's proven strategies for letting go of victimhood, figuring out what's really holding you back, and taking smart actions to achieve your highest goals.
Maktub: An Inspirational Companion to The Alchemist
by Paulo CoelhoAn essential companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist, filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery.From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, “Maktub is not a book of advice—but an exchange of experiences.”Each story offers an illuminated path to see life and the lives of our fellow people around the world in new ways, allowing us to tap into universal truths about our collective and individual humanity. As Coelho writes, “a man who seeks only the light, while shirking his responsibilities, will never find illumination. And one who keep his eyes fixed upon the sun . . . ends up blind.” These wise tales offer the perspective of talking snakes, old women climbing mountains, disciples querying their masters, Buddha in dialogue, mysterious hermits, and many saints addressing the mysteries of the universe.Following the path of his previous internationally bestselling works, this thoughtful collection of short, inspirational pieces, introduced in a foreword by the author and illustrated with black-and-white line art throughout, will engage seekers of all ages and backgrounds.
The Malachi Prophecy
by Will J. HarrisAs God&’s &“last word&” from the prophetic age, Malachi holds great portent. The Malachi Prophecy explores its dire warnings, delivered to a nation (perhaps like our own) weary of their God and forgetful of His purpose, and illuminates its foreshadowing of the gospel that would come to Israel 400 years later, as well as before the Messianic Age. Malachi declared to Jews of his day (and to the faithful of our own age) who &“remember&” the Lord that He would write their names in His &“book of remembrance&” and &“spare&” them for Himself (Mal. 3:17). Ultimately, as Romans 11:26 prophesies, &“all Israel will be saved.&” Until then, The Malachi Prophecy, like Will J. Harris&’s The Messiah Question, provides abundant scriptural resources for reaching unbelieving Jews with the good news of their Messiah.
Malalties del cor (Marato #2014)
by Varios AutoresLa Marató de TV3 és un gran esdeveniment anual: un programa de televisió en directe de prop de catorze hores de durada, impulsat per TVC i la Fundació La Marató de TV3. El llibre de La Marató va néixer en l'edició del 2008, dedicada a les malalties mentals greus. Amb vuit relats de ficció sobre aquestes malalties, escrits per a l'ocasió per escriptors i escriptores catalanes, es va vendre a les llibreries des d'unes setmanes abans del programa i va ser tot un èxit, i va crear un nou pont de col·laboració entre La Marató de TV3 i el món cultural.El llibre, que cada any es dedicarà a les malalties protagonistes de "La Marató" de TV3, té un doble objectiu. D'una banda recaptar fons per a la recerca biomèdica. De l'altra, sensibilitzar sobre les malalties tractades en el programa. Els dos objectius són possibles gràcies a la col·laboració desinteressada dels escriptors i escriptores que hi participen i de les editorials que, amb la coordinació del Departament de Publicacions de TVC, fan possible que els seus relats es converteixin en un llibre que arribi als ciutadans. Per setè any consecutiu, El llibre de La Marató forma part d'aquest projecte solidari amb un recull de textos i il·lustracions d'autors i il·lustradors de prestigi que, de forma desinteressada han cedit els seus textos i dibuixos.Aquest el tema de la marató es les malalties del cor.
The Male Herbal: Health Care for Men and Boys (2nd edition)
by James GreenIn this long-awaited second edition of THE MALE HERBAL, James Green gives men and boys the tools they need to create or maintain physical and emotional health through a customized herbal program. By following Green's newly developed constitutional model and referencing the comprehensive alphabetical herbal listings, men can create an herbal program attuned to their unique body type, lifestyle, and health needs. Featuring life-changing information about common plants, herbal alternatives to Viagra, medicinal uses of herbs for male-specific issues, and nearly thirty recipes for teas, tinctures, salves, and tonics, this updated guide emphasizes prevention and health with sensitivity and wisdom.
The Male Stress Survival Guide: Everything Men Need to Know
by Georgia WitkinIn this valuable, easy-to-read book, Dr. Witkin explains why men develop the stress symptoms they do; how stress affects their bodies, careers, families, personal goals and expectations; why they are particularly vulnerable to certain types of stress and not to others; and how to improve the quality and prolong the length of their lives. Her practical strategies include how to measure your stress level, uncover ten potent hidden stressors, utilize sex therapy techniques, learn how to make stress work for you, and tips for reducing Type A behavior.
Males, Nails, Sample Sales
by Stephanie PiersonWhat your mother, Oprah, and Martha never told you Let's face it: we live in a complicated world. Lands' End has a swimsuit anxiety zones area on its website; a moisturizer can cost more than a weekend in Paris; they can send a man and a monkey into space, but they still can't find a cure for split ends. Clearly, we all need essential life skills and operating instructions. But why should you have to learn from hard-won experience when Stephanie Pierson is willing to give you her vast life experience and wisdom (and share some of her more humiliating life lessons)? This smart, funny, fabulous book will get you everything from a juicier chicken to a less hostile hairdresser. Read it and you will know what not to order from room service (eggs Benedict) to what never goes out of fashion (a crisp white shirt) to what is never in fashion (socks and Birkenstocks worn together). You'll know when a man isn't a keeper (he knows more Sondheim lyrics than you do), how to buy a house (location, location, location), how to assess an Oriental rug (condition, condition, condition), how to get the best price from the wedding caterer (say it's for a funeral), and how to get the dog in a custody battle (keep a dog-walking journal).
La maleta: A veces, todo lo que necesitamos es un poco de perspectiva
by Andy AndrewsUna historia conmovedora de sabiduría común del autor del libro de gran éxito de ventas El regalo del viajero.Orange Beach, Alabama es un pueblo sencillo lleno de gente sencilla. Pero todos tienen su buena porción de problemas: matrimonios que están al borde del divorcio, adultos jóvenes que se dan por vencidos en la vida, empresarios al borde de la bancarrota y muchos de los otros obstáculos que la vida reparte a las masas.Afortunadamente, cuando las cosas se ven más oscuras un misterioso anciano llamado Jones tiene una manera milagrosa de aparecer. Comunicando lo que él llama "un poquito de perspectiva", Jones explica que se le ha dado el don de notar cosas que otros pasan por alto. En sus interacciones sencillas, Jones habla a aquella parte en todos nosotros que anhela entender por qué suceden las cosas y qué podemos hacer al respecto.Basada en una extraordinaria historia real, La maleta mezcla hermosamente la ficción, alegoría e inspiración.
Mamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja: Anti-Affirmations Inspired by Tough-Love Abuelas
by Carolina Acosta Aralis MejiaAffectionate yet blunt, this self-help send-up curates the witty tough love of generations of Latina ancestorsTired of the same old sugarcoated self-help advice? Mamá Didn&’t Raise a Pendeja serves up a bracing dose of truth straight from the mouths of Latin elders. With its wit, edge, and no-nonsense advice on everything from dating to careers, this compilation offers a tool kit of motivational mantras to tackle modern struggles—with plenty of humor and comedic smacks of perspective along the way.Inspired by their own no-nonsense abuelitas, first-generation Latinas Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia share the tough love and bold wisdom passed down from generations of resilient women. Free of the saccharine platitudes common in modern affirmation books, this book bottles the loving reality checks only family can give. Quotes like &“If you expect life to be easy, it&’s gonna be longer than you want it to be&” cut straight to the heart with perspective and humor.Part self-help send-up, part loving lecture, Mamá Didn&’t Raise a Pendeja is the little book of blessings and burns you'll want in your back pocket. It&’s a practical reminder that even as we hustle ahead, some of the best life lessons come from looking back.
Mama Drama: Making Peace with the One Woman Who Can Push Your Buttons, Make You Cry, and Drive You Crazy
by Denise McgregorOffering concrete advice on how to heal volatile relationships with one's mother, McGregor, drawing from her own experiences and those of other women, shows why there is so much dissatisfaction in mother/daughter relationships.
La Mamá Feliz
by Doreen Wong Monica Sarro¿Eres miedosa o estás frustrada como mamá? ¿Has perdido la alegría de la maternidad? Si estás luchando, La Mamá Feliz contiene principios y consejos para ayudarte a superar tus retos y permitir a tus hijos prosperar. Si eres una mamá casi perfecta, te empoderará para ir de fortaleza a fortaleza. Doreen Wong usa sus 37 años de experiencia como mamá para inspirarte a acoger la maternidad como vocación. La Mamá Feliz te guiará, paso a paso, para convertirte en la mejor mamá que puedes ser. También te retará a ver cómo serás capaz de influir en las generaciones por venir. La Mamá Feliz es para mamás que no solo quieren ser una mamá mediocre o “suficientemente buena”. Es para mamás que quieren ser una gran mamá, que cría a sus hijos para llevar vidas significativas y con propósito. Sin importar la edad que tengan tus hijos, Doreen te reta a pensar, actuar y ser diferente de la mamá promedio. Al hacerlo, te convertirás en una más feliz—y mejor—mamá.
Mama Gena's Marriage Manual
by Regena ThomashauerSo, you found yourself a man. You owned him, you operated him, you dragged him back to your cave and married him -- and now you can't remember why you wanted him! Not to fear, because celebrated relationship expert Regena Thomashauer has returned, ready to turn the walking, talking, care-taking coma that is your marriage into a hot, juicy celebration of love and life Have you ever felt that your daily responsibilities are taking a toll on your general enthusiasm, your desire for intimacy? Or that you need to ask your husband for permission before you go somewhere or do something? Or that you find yourself angry at him for no real reason? You may be suffering from the Good Wife Syndrome. The Good Wife Syndrome is a common malady characterized by an unnatural drive to sacrifice yourself, organize your married life around your husband's needs, and then blame your bewildered husband for your profound unhappiness. Mama Gena's Marriage Manual is here to remedy your condition by administering a simple yet tremendously effective antidote: fun. Yes, that's right, fun. Mama Gena wants you to throw out your preconceived notions of what marriage should be and allow yourself to construct a marriage based on your own personal gratification. Because whether it's enjoying a great cup of coffee, taking the day off work, or having great sex, when a woman indulges her desires she inflates her feminine power and has an uplifting effect on everything and everyone around her. To help you on your quest to revive your marriage, Mama Gena suggests a radical idea: that the community of women around us (the support system she calls our Sister Goddesses) has a greater influence on the outcome of our relationships than the partners we choose. Women's desires can turn dreams into reality, and when women get together, their power multiplies exponentially. Mama shows you how to harness that power and channel it into the daily acts that benefit your love life. She includes dozens of exercises to help you and your Sister Goddess girlfriends focus on fun, praise yourself daily, let go of anger, and learn to appreciate the men you have. Then once you've started practicing these new behaviors, Mama trains you to train your husband -- to communicate without rancor, to welcome his point of view, to reinstate the practice of lust, and much more. Mama Gena wants you to throw off the shackles of the Good Wife Syndrome and enjoy a marriage that's free of guilt, blame, and obligation. Mama Gena's Marriage Manual will help you craft a partnership that enables you to do more, have more, and be more than you could ever be on your own.
Mama Gena's Owner's and Operator's Guide to Men
by Regena ThomashauerHave you ever felt that finding a man, falling in love, and living happily ever after is totally out of your control? Is it possible to find a man who will be a friend and equal, but who will also do whatever you want him to do? And what can you do to make the man you already have give you everything you want? Never fear, Mama Gena is here with practical tools for a relationship that starts out good and only gets better. In Mama Gena's Owner's and Operator's Guide to Men, relationship expert Regena Thomashauer (a.k.a. Mama Gena) will teach you how to effectively "train" your man and create a rewarding and intimate relationship for you both. Mama's secret to success is simple -- and possibly scandalous -- but here it is: Men live to serve women. They live to make their women happy, because when the woman isn't happy, nobody's happy. The fact is that relationships function best when the woman's desires are completely fulfilled. In this book Mama Gena shows women how to throw out the old "survival model" of relationships (in which women serve men to get food and shelter) and take on her Sister Goddess model (in which men serve women to get friendship, sex, and happiness) instead. Creating a relationship that's all about the woman requires a basic understanding of a man's perspective. Mama reveals some shocking truths -- such as men are not mind readers, men like to be acknowledged, and men want to believe they're getting their way. These are fundamentals that women often forget, or don't know how to incorporate into their everyday lives. The Owner's and Operator's Guide will show women not only how to train their men, but how to train themselves as well. Mama explains how and why women have to pay attention to their pleasure and know what makes them happy: Why you have to give up control in order to get it. How you have to communicate what you want. Why you have to be honest. Mama offers inventive strategies for finding a man, getting him to help you make the life you want, having a great sex life, and dealing with resistance along the way. Full of the author's trademark candor and easy wit, this book is an invaluable manual for women in any stage of a relationship. You'll learn how to gain control of your own behavior, take the lead in your relationship, and work with your partner toward getting what you both want -- a great partnership.
Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts: Using the Power of Pleasure to Have Your Way with the World
by Regena ThomashauerThe irrepressible founder of a hugely popular "school for goddesses" shows you how celebrating your sensuality can help you achieve your dreams. You've heard the saying "Do what you love, and the money will follow." Mama Gena takes that sentiment one step further, and exhorts women to do what they love because everything will follow -- success, romance, wealth, fulfillment. Profiled everywhere from The New York Times to The Conan O'Brien Show, relationship expert Regena Thomashauer (a.k.a. Mama Gena) urges women to learn this simple principle: self-indulgence is the key to self-empowerment. But in order to pursue pleasure, one must know pleasure. Believe it or not, most women can't pinpoint what really makes them happy. After all, are women ever taught to celebrate their appetites, whether it's for chocolate ice cream or a more entertaining sex life? In her "School of Womanly Arts," Mama Gena transforms ordinary women into glowing Sister Goddesses -- women fully in tune with the mystical, creative power of their sensuality -- and teaches them how to use their creative power to build the life they want. She explains the lost art of giving in to desires (even if it's just for a new lipstick), seeking fun and plea-sure at home and at work, and navigating the world using feminine power instead of patriarchal rules. This is pleasure boot camp, and be forewarned, the exercises are tough: assignments include flirting for fun, flexing your intuition, buying yourself presents, bragging about your accomplishments, and much more. Sister Goddesses report magical results: they get job offers, fall in love, find new possibilities and passions. Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts will help readers across the country recognize and unleash their full feminine potential -- and have a great time doing it.
Mama Rising: Discovering the New You Through Motherhood
by Amy Taylor-KabbazAre you struggling to figure out who you are now that you're a mama? Do you feel like you're coming last in your own life? Do you feel guilty for not loving every moment of this motherhood gig?As someone who used to put themselves last-doing everything she thought was 'right' for her children and family, but not really listening to what her body and her spirit was begging for-Amy understands first-hand the overwhelm and complex range of emotions that mothers face.Amy's background as a journalist set her on the path to uncover all that she could about the latest research on matrescence, the transition a woman undergoes when she becomes a mother. She now shares what she's learned in the hope that it will help you navigate this stage of your life.Happy Mama includes interviews with experts, case studies and Amy's own tried-and-tested advice on how to reconnect with the woman you are underneath all that washing, cleaning and caring.Full of useful and empowering insights that will help you change the way you feel about motherhood-and yourself-so you and your whole family can flourish.
Mamaste: Discover a More Authentic, Balanced, and Joyful Motherhood from Within
by Lori Bregman Ursula Cary&“A must-read for any mom looking to be the most authentic mama you are. We all need support, and Lori Bregman has enough wisdom for the whole village.&” —Anne Hathaway, Academy Award–winning American actress and singer A holistic guide to becoming a more balanced, authentic, and joyful mother from a pregnancy, women&’s wellness and empowerment coach—and celebrity doula to high-profile actresses such as Anne Hathaway and Kristen Bell. In Mamaste, Lori Bregman introduces the &“five expressions of motherhood&”: Action Mama, Flow Mama, Rebel Mama, Vulnerable Mama, and Free Mama. Offering supportive advice, exercises, meditations, and yoga practices to cultivate a healthy balanced life and stronger bond, Lori guides new mothers along a journey of self-discovery that ultimately lead to a more enriching and contented experience for both mother and child. Accessible and encouraging, Mamaste provides foundational tools for parenting, relatable examples, and exercises to build self-awareness and mindfulness. Fans of Lori&’s The Mindful Mom-To-Be, as well as Kimberly Ann Johnson&’s The Fourth Trimester and Emily Oster&’s Cribsheet, will love the advice, support, and guidance found in Mamaste. An essential reference for any expecting or new parent, Mamaste makes a wonderful baby shower or new mom gift. &“I worked with Lori throughout all three of my pregnancies and she was so tuned in to my unique way of doing things . . . Mamaste is a must-read to help you find a little more empathy and compassion for yourself and other mamas.&” —Molly Sims, model, actress and entrepreneur
Mamba Forever: Inspiring Quotes from Legendary Basketball Star Kobe Bryant
by Mary ZaiaMary Zaia's Mamba Forever collects wise words from one of the greatest basketball players in history, Kobe Byrant.Being successful means being relentless.Enter the mind of Kobe Bryant, the celebrated “Black Mamba,” a competitor so laser focused on victory that his brain could not process failure. This moving collection of Kobe’s most personal and insightful quotes on life, success, and the game of basketball will encourage you to push past your own struggles and achieve your greatest goals. With words straight from the heart of a champion to urge you onward, you’ll never be at a loss for inspiration.- Enjoy more than 150 stirring quotes on determination, self-improvement, leadership, and a winning attitude- Look to Kobe for strength, confidence, and the courage to pursue your dreams- Celebrate the life of a basketball icon whose legacy lives on
Mami,¡no quiero ser obeso!
by Alexandra OrozcoEn nuestros países hispanos poco utilizamos la palabra obesidad; tal vez porque no nos sentimos obesos o no vivimos de cerca el problema. Pero el tema se ha convertido en una preocupante realidad cuando las estadísticas demuestran los altos índices de niños hispanos con sobrepeso en Estados Unidos y empieza a sentirse en los países de habla hispana. Me preocupa pensarlo y me atemoriza cuando miro a mi alrededor y encuentro que esas estadísticas sí coinciden con la realidad. Hace poco por mi trabajo tuve que estar en varias reuniones sociales a las que fui invitada; con gran sorpresa encontré que había mujeres muy delgadas y muy bien arregladas comentando todo el tiempo sobre belleza, sobre lo último en cirugía plástica, dietas, etc. , mientras tanto sus hijos daban vueltas alrededor de las mesas donde servían la comida, sirviéndose postres y pasabocas sin parar, otros jugando videojuegos y algunos, muy pocos, jugando algún tipo de deporte. Y fijándome al detalle encontré que sus hijos en su mayoría eran gordos y algunos estaban obesos. ¡Déjenme decirles que esto me aterró! A partir de esos días empecé a observar de una manera más aguda este fenómeno y cada vez que iba a restaurantes, centros comerciales, o parques, veía lo mismo. Me pregunto, ¿por qué ellas sí pueden mantener un peso normal y sus hijos no? Sería interesante saber la respuesta. ¿O por qué aquellas que están pasadas de peso tienen hijos que siguen su modelo? La respuesta es muy sencilla: estamos enfrentados a una generación de "Padres Permisivos”. Así como la generación de "Padres Autoritarios” nos dejó el temor, pareciera ser que esta época estuviera creando niños débiles y confundidos. Una manera de demostrarles el amor a nuestros hijos y que ellos sientan que nos preocupamos por ellos es a través de su alimentación. ¿Por qué? Porque su cuerpo forma parte integral de la armonía que debe tener cualquier ser humano. Esta armonía está distribuida en Cuerpo, Mente y Alma. El cuerpo es como la estructura de un edificio o la forma de una escultura que tiene que sustentar su autonomía. El papel que desempeña la nutrición o la forma de alimentarnos diariamente en nuestra vida es muy importante. Un adecuado estilo de vida es la mejor prevención de las enfermedades en la edad adulta y proporciona una correcta salud en las etapas del crecimiento. Debemos comprender y enseñarles a nuestros hijos que "Somos lo que Comemos”. .
The Mammoth Book of Cover-Ups (Mammoth Books #371)
by Jon E. LewisThe Assassination of JFK, 9/11, the Da Vinci Code, The Death of Diana, Men in Black, Pearl Harbor, The Illuminati, Protocols of Zion,Hess, The Bilderberg Group, New World Order, ElvisFluoridization, Martin Luther King's murder, Opus Dei, The Gemstone Files, John Paul I, Dead Sea Scrolls, Lockerbie bombing, Black helicopters... In other words everything 'they' never wanted you to know and were afraid you might ask! Jon E. Lewis explores the 100 most terrifying cover-ups of all time, from the invention of Jesus' divinity (pace the Da Vinci Code) to Bush's and Blair's real agenda in invading Iraq. Entertainingly written and closely documented, the book provides each cover-up with a plausibility rating.Uncover why the Titanic sank, ponder the sinister Vatican/Mafia network that plotted the assassination of liberal John Paul, find out why NASA 'lost' its files on Mars, read why no-one enters Area 51, and consider why medical supplies were already on site at Edgware Road before the 7/7 bombs detonated. Just because you are paranoid, it doesn't mean that they aren't out to conspire against you.
The Mammoth Book of Lost Symbols: A Dictionary Of The Hidden Language Of Symbolism (Mammoth Books)
by Nadia JulienHumanity has always used symbols-material objects used to denote difficult, abstract concepts-to describe thoughts and feelings, or to protect secret truths from common knowledge. This concise A-Z guide is a fascinating work of reference that brings to light all the symbols and symbolisms of the world, many aspects of which have been lost to time, including Freemasonry, the Kabbalah, the tarot, astrology, alchemy, Zoroastrianism, and ancient cultures from Egypt to Japan.
The Mammoth Book of Lost Symbols: A Dictionary of the Hidden Language of Symbolism (Mammoth Books #343)
by Nadia JulienHumanity has always used symbols-material objects used to denote difficult, abstract concepts-to describe thoughts and feelings, or to protect secret truths from common knowledge. This concise A-Z guide is a fascinating work of reference that brings to light all the symbols and symbolisms of the world, many aspects of which have been lost to time, including Freemasonry, the Kabbalah, the tarot, astrology, alchemy, Zoroastrianism, and ancient cultures from Egypt to Japan.
Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance
by James AllenThe problem of life consists in learning how to live. It is like the problem of addition or subtraction to the schoolboy. When mastered, all difficulty disappears, and the problem has vanished. All the problems of life, whether they be social, political, or religious, subsist in ignorance and wrong-living. As they are solved in the heart of each individual, they will be solved in the mass of men.
Man: The Grand Symbol of the Mysteries
by Manly Palmer HallThis unique collection of material, drawing on esoteric sources produced through centuries, contains thought-provoking essays establishing how the body reveals the laws and principles operating throughout the universe. Eighteen chapters and lushly illustrated plates from early and rare mystical texts make this an essential part of any occultist's library.
Man Alive: Transforming Your Seven Primal Needs into a Powerful Spiritual Life
by Patrick MorleyYou Don't Have to Settle Over the last four decades, I've met one-on-one with thousands of men. Most of them know that Jesus promised "a rich and satisfying life" (John 10:10), but too many are confused about what that looks like. In fact, I'd estimate that 90 percent of Christian men lead lukewarm, stagnant, defeated lives--and they hate it. When men try to put into words what's holding them back, they invariably describe one or more of these seven symptoms: * "I just feel like I'm in this thing alone." * "I don't feel like God cares about me personally--not really." * "I don't feel like my life has a purpose. In fact, it seems random." * "I have destructive behaviors that keep dragging me down." * "My soul feels dry." * "My most important relationships are not working." * "I don't feel like I'm doing anything that will make a lasting difference." Do you see yourself in these statements? In my experience, these inner aches and pains correspond to seven primal God-given needs that all men feel deeply. And in Man Alive, I'll show you something surprising--God's plan to harness that raw, restless energy you feel, pull you out of mediocrity, and propel you toward the life you were meant to live. I promise you...there is a way. No man should have to settle for half alive. You can become the man God created you to be. You can experience a powerful life transformed by Christ. In this book, I'll show you how. Patrick Morley, PhD.
The Man and His Bike: Musings on life and the art of cycling
by Wilfried de JongThe world as seen from a bike'Understated, comic and melancholic... It’ll inspire you to get back on your bike.' Martin Love, The Guardian‘One of the most entertaining sports books I have ever read’ Joe Short, The Daily ExpressIn this award-winning collection of cycling tales, Wilfried de Jong uncovers the true soul of cycling – why we do it, why we watch it, why we hate it, why we love it – stripped bare.With his distinctly comic and melancholic charm Wilfried ponders life, love and death on his trusted bike, chasing the essence of our existence against the backdrop of major cycling events or while roaming alone in nature. Whether he is describing being ejected from Paris-Roubaix, a terminal incident with a bird while out riding, or explaining why he is standing stark naked on Belgian cobbles with a tyre in his hand, Wilfried unlocks a sport that involves so much pain, punishment, and a high probability of failure, but that will always liberate and inspire us.