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The Dude and the Zen Master
by Jeff Bridges Bernie Glassman"[A] truly incredible book about two friends talking about the good life." --Huffington Post Zen Master Bernie Glassman compares Jeff Bridges's iconic role in The Big Lebowski to a Lamed-Vavnik: one of the men in Jewish mysticism who are "simple and unassuming," and "so good that on account of them God lets the world go on." Jeff puts it another way. "The wonderful thing about the Dude is that he'd always rather hug it out than slug it out." For more than a decade, Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges and his Buddhist teacher, renowned Roshi Bernie Glassman, have been close friends. Inspiring and often hilarious, The Dude and the Zen Master captures their freewheeling dialogue and remarkable humanism in a book that reminds us of the importance of doing good in a difficult world.
The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs
by Jill SchlesingerYou’re smart. So don’t be dumb about money. Pinpoint your biggest money blind spots and take control of your finances with these tools from CBS News Business Analyst and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger.Do you have a “friend” who is super smart, has a great career, holds a graduate degree, has even saved a chunk of money for retirement, but who keeps making the same dumb mistakes when it comes to money? Is this “friend” you? After decades working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS, Jill Schlesinger reveals thirteen costly mistakes you’re probably making right now with your money without even knowing it. Drawing on heartfelt personal stories (yes, money experts screw up, too), Schlesinger argues that it’s not lack of smarts that causes even the brightest, most accomplished people among us to behave like financial dumb-asses, but simple emotional blind spots. So if you’ve made well-intentioned mistakes like saving for college for your kids before you’ve saved for your own retirement, or taken on too much risk when you invest, you’ve come to the right place. And if you’ve avoided uncomfortable moments such as sitting down to draft a will or planning long-term care for an aging parent, this is the book for you. By breaking bad habits and following Schlesinger’s pragmatic and accessible rules for managing your finances, you can save tens, even hundreds, of thousands of dollars, not to mention avoid countless sleepless nights. Practical, no-nonsense, and often counterintuitive, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money tells you what you really need to hear about retirement, college financing, insurance, real estate, and more. It might just be the smartest investment you make all year.Advance praise for The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money “Common sense is not always common, especially when it comes to managing your money. Consider Jill Schlesinger’s book your guide to all the things you should know about money but were never taught. After reading it, you’ll be smarter, wiser, and maybe even wealthier.”—Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle and The $100 Startup “A must-read, whether you’re digging yourself out of a financial hole or stacking up savings for the future, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money is a personal finance gold mine loaded with smart financial nuggets delivered in Schlesinger’s straight-talking, judgment-free style.”—Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) and Get a Financial Life
The Dying Time
by Joan Furman David Mcnabb"One of the best books available on caring for the dying, The Dying Time combines deep insight and down-to-earth practicality. All caregivers need to know what's between these covers. This book demystifies the process of death, yet honors the sacredness of life's final transition. Highly recommended." Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Prayer Is Good Medicine"Living until we die can be difficult. This book can guide you through that time. It is practical, spiritual, and filled with wisdom."Bernie S. Siegel, M.D., author of Love, Medicine, and MiraclesHere is a comprehensive and thorough handbook for the dying and their caregivers. Joan Furman and David McNabb walk the reader through the dying time, providing details on how to make the environment conducive to peace and tranquillity, give physical care, understand and respond to the emotional and spiritual crises that naturally occur, and stay healthy as a caregiver. They answer with honesty and sensitivity the questions most frequently asked, such as what actually happens at the time of death. The book also deals with arranging for a meaningful memorial service and handling grief for those who are left behind. And it offers guided imagery for coping with pain and suggests literature and music to ease the passage of those whose health is irreversibly failing.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Dynamic Path: Access the Secrets of Champions to Achieve Greatness Through Mental Toughness, I nspired Leadership and Personal Transformation
by James M. CitrinThe best-selling business leader offers a fresh and compelling path to success based on extensive research and candid interviews with some of the greatest winners of our time. In James Citrin's new paradigm-shifting book, he identifies the essential characteristics and disciplines that have led many of our outstanding athletes and other extraordinary performers to achieve equally significant accomplishments in their respective business careers. Citrin uses dozens of compelling interviews with personalities as varied and impressive as Colin Powell, Tony Hawk, Billie Jean King, Magic Johnson, Mia Hamm, and Buzz Aldrin, to name a few, to illustrate a new personal achievement program called the Dynamic Path—a plan that any businessperson can put to immediate use. Citrin identifies three stages on this path to greatness:• the Champion—combine the work ethic of Tiger Woods with self-confidence and mental toughness to reach the top• the Great Leader—follow Bob Iger's revitalization of Disney as one of our best brands• the Legacy—learn the ultimate lesson in good and lasting work from Lance ArmstrongWith inspiring anecdotes, real-world business examples, and his trademark penetrating insight into what it takes to get ahead, Citrin once again provides a clear and concise roadmap for personal excellence.
The Dynamics of Business Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Organizational Change
by Beirem Ben Barrah Philip JordanovDiscover practical and relevant insights from behavioral science you can apply immediately to manage change in your organization In The Dynamics of Business Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Organizational Change, cognitive neuropsychologist Philip Jordanov and entrepreneur Beirem Ben Barrah deliver an eye-opening new treatment of how to create organizational change with an evidence-based approach. The book includes interviews with more than 40 industry professionals across 15 sectors from companies like Johnson & Johnson and the three biggest Dutch banks discussing change approaches, challenges, and interventions to help bridge the gap between theory and practice. Readers will find useful step-by-step guides on eighteen interventions for six change areas, including psychological safety for stakeholder engagement and re-anchoring for leadership support. This book also discusses: The importance of strategic planning and risk management in DEI efforts through surveys and focus groups, yearly health scans, and qualitative and quantitative data The most common myths that leaders accidentally buy into as they guide their organizations Case studies of contemporary companies overcoming challenges using brain and behavior science A startlingly insightful and, at times, counterintuitive guide to implementing behavioral science in real-world organizations, The Dynamics of Business Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Organizational Change will earn a place on the bookshelves of managers, executives, directors, entrepreneurs, founders, marketers, department heads, salespeople, and other business leaders.
The Dynamics of Health and Wellness: A Biopsychosocial Approach
by Judith Green Robert ShellenbergerAn introduction to health and wellness, based on studies of healthy people, which describes the complex processes that are the result of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social systems.
The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults: Practical Tools to Improve Executive Functioning, Boost Literacy Skills, and Develop Your Unique Strengths
by Gavin ReidImprove your skills and discover the strengths of your dyslexia―strategies and exercises for adults <P><P> Dyslexia is a continuous, lifelong journey―one that asks you to adapt and grow every day. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults offers practical tools, techniques, and activities to help you improve your literacy skills, boost your self-esteem, and use your dyslexia as an advantage. <P><P> Gain a sense of empowerment and a greater appreciation for the positive aspects of dyslexia with exercises designed to develop the strengths unique to dyslexic patterns of thinking. Explore specific strategies for targeting problems that adults with dyslexia experience with spelling, reading, writing, memorization, organization, and other executive functioning skills. You’ll come to see your dyslexia as a gift and an important part of you. <P><P> The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults includes: Intro to dyslexia―Learn more about dyslexia and how it impacts adults, and take an assessment of your own experience with the characteristics of dyslexia. Coping strategies―Build resilience to dyslexia-specific stressors in your personal life and the workplace with actionable coping techniques. Dyslexia in action―Read real-life scenarios that depict people with dyslexia using a variety of strategies and employing their strengths to overcome challenges and thrive. Build greater confidence and stronger literacy skills with evidence-based tools and exercises for adults with dyslexia.
The Dyslexic Advantage
by Eide Brock L. Fernette F."A must read for parents, educators, and people with dyslexia. " -Gordon F. Sherman, Ph. D. , Past-President International Dyslexia Association Did you know that many successful architects, lawyers, engineers—even bestselling novelists—had difficulties learning to read and write as children? In this groundbreaking book, Brock and Fernette Eide explain how 20% of people—individuals with dyslexia—share a unique learning style that can create advantages in a classroom, at a job, or at home. Using their combined expertise in neurology and education, the authors show how these individuals not only perceive the written word differently but may also excel at spatial reasoning, see insightful connections that others simply miss, understand the world in stories, and display amazing creativity. Blending personal stories with hard science, The Dyslexic Advantage provides invaluable advice on how parents, educators, and individuals with dyslexia can recognize and use the strengths of the dyslexic learning style in: material reasoning (used by architects and engineers); interconnected reasoning (scientists and designers), narrative reasoning (novelists and lawyers); and dynamic reasoning (economists and entrepreneurs. ) With prescriptive advice and inspiring testimonials, this paradigm-shifting book proves that dyslexia doesn’t have to be a detriment, but can often become an asset for success. .
The Dyslexic Advantage (New Edition): Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
by Brock L. Eide Fernette F. EideA MAJOR REVISION WITH BRAND-NEW MATERIAL. Discover how the unique strengths of dyslexia can be channelled for success at home, school and work with this ground-breaking exploration of the dyslexic brain.In this paradigm-shifting book, neuro-learning experts Dr Brock L. Eide and Dr Fernette F. Eide describe a new brain science revealing that people with dyslexia have unique brain structure and organization. While the differences are responsible for challenges with literacy and reading, the dyslexic brain also gives a predisposition to important skills and special talents. This transformational new edition includes:- significantly updated chapters on the neurobiology underlying dyslexia and dyslexic strengths- ground-breaking science and interviews with successful dyslexics and innovative teachersWith much-needed prescriptive advice for parents, educators, co-workers and dyslexics, The Dyslexic Advantage provides a new framework to create a fuller, more balanced and more useful model of dyslexia. The authors of this essential book show how the unique strengths of dyslexia can lead to amazing success.
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
by Dr Brock Eide Dr Fernette EideWhat links Winston Churchill, Alan Sugar, Richard Branson, Jamie Oliver, David Bailey, Will Smith and countless other high achievers in a huge range of fields? In this paradigm-shifting book, neuro-learning experts Drs Brock and Fernette Eide describe an exciting new brain science that reveals that people with dyslexia have unique brain structure and organisation. While the differences are responsible for certain challenges with literacy and reading, the dyslexic brain also gives a predisposition to important skills and special talents. While dyslexics typically struggle to decode the written word, they often also excel in such areas of reasoning as mechanical (required for architects and surgeons), interconnected (artists and inventors); narrative (novelists and lawyers), and dynamic (scientists and business pioneers).The Dyslexic Advantage provides the first complete portrait of dyslexia. With much-needed prescriptive advice for parents, educators and dyslexics, The Dyslexic Advantage provides the first complete portrait of dyslexia. Supporting their claims with groundbreaking science and interviews with successful dyslexics and innovative teachers, the authors of this essential book show how the unique strengths of dyslexia can be captured for success at home, at school and at work.
The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment & Other Essentials
by Cate Montana"An excellent and entertaining look at the issues, challenges, and resolutions that come with the territory of awakening.” —Gary Renard, bestselling author of The Disappearance of the Universe trilogyA book of liberation and ecstasy, The E-Word lucidly explains how the ego is created, how it thinks, and how its limited mind-set can be expanded—not inflated—into a joyous transpersonal perspective that eradicates feelings of isolation, fear, and insecurity in your life. Through stories, practices, and a masterful detangling of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the Matrix, and quantum physics, The E-Word strips the ego bare and liberates the soul in highly entertaining, relatable ways, revealing how even self-improvement techniques can chase away the very fulfillment and wisdom we seek. Montana further reveals how the ego co-opts spirituality, dangling enlightenment in front of us as a prize. Stuffed with electrifying insights and transformative meditations and exercises, The E-Word is the ultimate how-to guide for discovering the “real you” within.
The EOS Life: How to Live Your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life
by Gino WickmanDo what you love—with people you love. Make a huge difference. Get compensated accordingly. And still have time for other passions. The EOS Life will help you to discover, clarify, and customize the life you want to live: one where you do what you love every day, with the people you love doing it with—while at the same time making a huge difference and impact, getting compensated very well for doing it, and still having plenty of time to pursue other passions, hobbies, and interests that energize you. From Gino Wickman, creator of the Traction Library, TheEOS Life will give you practical, real-world, time-tested tools and insights to maximize your productivity, vitality, happiness, and work-life balance. This book is a must-read for all entrepreneurs and their leadership team members interested in living their ideal life.
The EQ Difference: A Powerful Plan for Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work
by Adele LynnCo-published with SHRM. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a strong indicator of individual, team, and organizational success. But stocking up on emotionally intelligent employees isn't enough: you need a concrete plan for putting this valuable resource to work. The EQ Difference offers an array of self-assessment tools and team-focused exercises that will help increase and leverage emotional intelligence both in individuals and in groups. It's filled with practical tips and suggestions for developing your own ""emotional quotient,"" as well as that of your peers, employees, and even senior executives. Featuring real workplace examples, Letters to Leaders, and excerpts from actual performance reviews that show the positive impact of EI in a variety of environments, The EQ Difference will help your organization achieve greater productivity, higher morale, and better employee retention -- all keys to stronger bottom line results.
The Eagle and the Rose: A Remarkable True Story
by Rosemary AlteaThe Eagle and the Rose is a convincingly sincere account of Altea's dreary childhood in northern England, where as a young woman she realized her psychic powers were not the insanity she feared. Gripped in a struggle with insecurity and stage fright, Altea developed into a successful medium who chats with the dead as easily as you chat with the person in front of you in the checkout line.
The Eagle's Secret
by David McnallyDavid McNally, peak-performance consultant to businesses and author of Even Eagles Need A Push, returns with an inspiring and timely look at a problem faced by more and more of us. In today's dynamic global economy, the old rules for how to succeed--indeed, how to even stay employed--have been radically changed. The restructuring and re-engineering of our workplaces demanded by the new landscape of technology, international competition and communications now requires us to apply the lessons learned by organizations to our own professional and personal lives; what's needed now is a restructuring and re-engineering of ourselves.Combining a highly readable blend of a seminar's worth of exercises, research-driven insights, and inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, David McNally guides us through seven chapters, each illustrating the attitudes and behaviors needed to navigate this new world of work.The Eagle's Secret teaches us how to trust ourselves and find the strengths that allow us not only to survive, but thrive.
The Early History of Christianity: Covering the Period From 300 B. C. to the Origin of the Papacy
by Charles GuignebertChristian scholar Charles Guignebert (1867—1939) lectured extensively on Christian history at the Sorbonne, and conducted a 23 year long "seminar" on the New Testament. In this extensive work, Guignebert illuminates early history of Christianity, through its formation to the dominance of Catholic Church in Europe.
The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment
by Marshall Goldsmith Mark ReiterDiscover the steps to earning your path to fulfillment and living without regrets—from the world-renowned executive coach and New York Times bestselling author of Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There &“My life changed for the better when I started working with Marshall Goldsmith. The Earned Life is a wonderful book.&”—Dr. Jim Yong Kim, served as president of the World Bank&“We are living an earned life when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching purpose in our lives, regardless of the eventual outcome.&”That&’s the definition of an earned life. But for many of us, that pesky final phrase is a stumbling block: &“regardless of the eventual outcome.&” Not being attached to the outcome goes against everything we&’re taught about achievement and fulfillment in modern society.But now, in his most personal and powerful work to date, world-renowned leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith offers a dazzling but simple approach that accommodates both our persistent need for achievement and the inescapable &“stuff happens&” unfairness of life.Taking inspiration from Buddhism, Goldsmith reveals that the key to living the earned life, unbound by regret, requires committing to a habit of earning and, crucially, connecting that habit to something greater than the isolated achievements of careerism. By grounding our achievements in a higher aspiration, he shows, we can avoid the easy temptation to wallow in regret.Goldsmith implores readers to avoid the Great Western Disease of &“I&’ll be happy when. . . .&” He offers practical advice and exercises aimed at helping us shed the obstacles, especially the failures of imagination, that prevent us from creating our own fulfilling lives. With this book as their guide, readers can close the gap between what they plan to achieve and what they actually get done—and avoid the trap of existential regret, the kind that reroutes destinies and persecutes our memories.Packed with illuminating stories from Goldsmith&’s legendary career as a coach to some of the world&’s highest-achieving leaders as well as reflections on his own experiences, The Earned Life is a road map for ambitious people seeking a higher purpose. &“Marshall Goldsmith is a wonderful coach, educator, and author.&”—Albert Bourla, CEO, Pfizer
The Earthquake: Your Journey from Setback to Breakthrough
by Vince PoscenteFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Speed and The Ant and the Elephant comes an all-new parable to help you break free from feeling stuck and bounce back after a crisis. "Life has its ups and downs; however, we should never give up hope . . . The Earthquake will inspire many to meet the difficult challenges of life." —Dalai Lama The Earthquake is a must read for anyone looking to find their way to sustained hope. Use this book to find specific solutions to the setback you&’re currently facing or to help others bounce back from their personal earthquake. This parable will help readers to: Reframe dark times as illuminating experiences Resist the impulse to go it alone Find fresh perspectives Seek a path where you can enjoy the journey In this entertaining modern-day fable, Vince Poscente introduces us to the well-intentioned, conscious ant and the habitually fearful, subconscious elephant as seismic destruction changes their world and ultimately forces them to leave their oasis. What Adir the ant and Elgo the elephant learn—and what you&’ll learn by journeying with them—is the linear path they used to reach the oasis in The Ant and the Elephant does not work in the chaos after an earthquake. How can they breakthrough and thrive after a life-altering setback? This book offers prescriptive advice, and is based on Poscente&’s study of practices including: decoding human behavior the neuroscience of performance interpersonal dysfunction around fear
The Easy Way to Learn Astrology: How to Read Your Birth Chart
by Alison Chester-Lambert• Explains key astrological terms and concepts in an uncomplicated and easy-to-understand way, from the 4 Elements to the 12 Zodiac Signs to the Houses• Shows how to read a birth chart step-by-step with the methods of psychological astrology, allowing you to quickly identify personality traits• Includes sample charts and interpretations to help you get startedLearning to read a birth chart—to understand the patterns and interactions of the planets at the moment we were born—can be daunting, especially when studying astrology through traditional systems.Presenting a simple way to learn astrology, professional astrologer and astropsychologist Alison Chester-Lambert breaks down the complexities of a birth chart into easy-to-understand pieces, revealing how to quickly decode a person&’s strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities with psychological astrology. Simply noting the Masculine–Feminine balance of Zodiac Signs in a chart can already reveal much about a person. Focusing on Zodiac Signs and Houses, Alison explains how to interpret the Ascendant, or Rising Sign, in a birth chart as well as the meaning of each House and which Element it is ruled by. In addition, with each of the four Elements of Fire, Earth, Air, and Water ruling over specific Zodiac Signs, we can get insight into individual personality traits based on the Elements present in a birth chart. Personality keywords for each Element help shed light on the motivation behind a person&’s actions and choices.With psychological astrology not only revealing the spiritual structure of the Cosmos but also the intricacies of human behavior, this guide will enable you to begin reading charts right away.
The Echo Within: Finding Your True Calling
by Robert Benson"I can remember the words people said that meant so much to me and my own sense of who I was and who I might become.... You know you have heard such a sentence when you hear inside a corresponding Yes. The Yes is an echo of sorts, or at least it is the same voice as is the Echo that you have come to count on. Such a sentence takes your breath away.... It tells you something about yourself that you suspected or hoped, something you glimpsed but were too shy or uncertain to name aloud. " To Hear and Live Your Calling When one day a friend wondered if he was being called to a certain field of work, he asked Robert Benson, "Do you think I am?" The Echo Within is Robert's illuminating answer, a thoughtful, honest, profoundly-affecting account of his own search and failings and eventual discovery of the Yes he describes-what it is one truly is called to do and be. Written out of a lifelong search and response to the callings on his life, The Echo Within explores: *how to love the work you do, and the process of doing it. *ways to sense God's pleasure in your pursuits, both in the pursuits and in you. *whether you fall into your vocation as a destiny or you chart that course. *how to begin living with added dimensions of meaning and purpose. Through the ups and downs of the changes inherent in family life, professional choice, and spiritual experience, Robert shares with wisdom, humor, and heart what he's learned-and how you can discover your calling too.
The Eclectic 18: turbo articles, riveting reviews, inspiring life insights from unique books, movies, broadcasts, and race events critiqued in Radioactive Drag Racing News
by Phillip Gary SmithWhat’s it like to be a maniac on a mission? From the worlds of performance engineering, product development, drag racing, auto racing and human creativity, go beyond with THE ECLECTIC 18. Learn tipping points key to the success of The Justice Brothers oil empire uncovered only here. Realize lessons from Funny Car NHRA pioneer John Force’s rise to racing supremacy and how his success - and failures - may improve your life. Discover the “Top Ten Tommy Teachings,” shocking ways to survive absolute terminal cancer from one driven competitor. Absorb how a car known as Big Noise II dominated a man’s life and a tragedy. What about “My First Car” of yours; how does it stack up against Hugh Hefner’s, Steve McQueen’s, and many others you will know? Just try to be as big and creative in your thinking as “TV Tommy Ivo, Drag Racing’s Master Showman.” Take to heart a real maniac on a mission: “Mickey Thompson, the Fast Life and Tragic Death of a Racing Legend.” Use these readings for their lessons in life, then apply them. Joyfully “Dance the Western Swing,” “Light the Dark,” plus recognize what happens when one doubles down in Vegas with nitro chips. Understand the spectacle resulting “When 10000 Horsepower Goes Wrong.” With THE ECLECTIC 18 you, too, may just be one of “The New Kids on the Winner’s Block” of life. Find deeper meanings and helpful insights on striving to succeed and becoming relevant that also entertains. “THE ECLECTIC 18 traded the safety of emotional equilibrium for their compulsion to unabashedly collide with life’s vicissitudes with unrelenting verve.” Jeff Kildahl, Ph.D., Creator and President, The Wholistic Edge®
The Eclipse of Christianity: and why it matters
by Rupert ShorttA call for Christianity to recover its confidenceThe mainstream Churches are faltering - or even at risk of dying out - in their Western and Middle Eastern heartlands. Surveys confirm that only a minority of people in a country such as Britain now claim Christian allegiance. The pattern is being matched in neighbouring societies. At the same time many opinion formers preach secularist ideology with a self-confidence shading into dogmatism. Others, unsure of their moorings, feel some residual attachment to spirituality, while being sceptical about the existence of God and other articles of belief.Yet church teaching remains intellectually robust, as well as inspiring a transformative global presence. In this major and wide-ranging international study - both a report on the unsettling consequences of secularisation and a defence of a creed too often belittled by its opponents - Rupert Shortt outlines Christianity's fading profile in the present, but also argues compellingly that Europe's historic faith remains critical to the survival of a humane culture.
The Eclipse of Christianity: and why it matters
by Rupert ShorttA call for Christianity to recover its confidenceThe mainstream Churches are faltering - or even at risk of dying out - in their Western and Middle Eastern heartlands. Surveys confirm that only a minority of people in a country such as Britain now claim Christian allegiance. The pattern is being matched in neighbouring societies. At the same time many opinion formers preach secularist ideology with a self-confidence shading into dogmatism. Others, unsure of their moorings, feel some residual attachment to spirituality, while being sceptical about the existence of God and other articles of belief.Yet church teaching remains intellectually robust, as well as inspiring a transformative global presence. In this major and wide-ranging international study - both a report on the unsettling consequences of secularisation and a defence of a creed too often belittled by its opponents - Rupert Shortt outlines Christianity's fading profile in the present, but also argues compellingly that Europe's historic faith remains critical to the survival of a humane culture.
The Ecological Gardener: How to Create Beauty and Biodiversity from the Soil Up
by Matt Rees-WarrenDesign a garden for the future—because what we grow matters. "Matt Rees-Warren explains why every square inch of Earth, including our gardens, has ecological significance... Excellent, timely, essential!" —Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope Transform your garden into a self-sustaining haven for nature and wildlife. Ecological garden designer Matt Rees-Warren shares inspirational design ideas and practical projects to help you create a garden that is both beautiful today and sustainable tomorrow. The Ecological Gardener will give you the tools to create an abundant, healthy garden from the soil up—a garden that welcomes birds and bees and allows native planting and wild flowers to flourish, with minimal carbon impact or need for fresh water. This book can guide both novice and experienced gardeners alike in their journey to a more ecological approach, and is full of practical projects and information, including: Finding the right design for your space Creating a wildflower meadow Building rainwater catchments and other tips for water conservation Making compost from kitchen waste, leaf mold, compost tea and more Creating a space for wildlife such as hedgehogs, bees and other pollinators Finding beauty in your garden during the winter Matt will show you how to re-imagine how you garden, working with nature instead of controlling it, to create a space that promotes both wildlife and beauty.
The Economic Dependency Trap: Breaking Free to Self-Reliance
by Calvin Helin2012 gold medal winner in the self-help category of the prestigious Ippy Awards This book offers effective strategies to help erase poverty. It advocates self-reliance, policy reform, and cultural awareness. Accountability is required from all: the middle class, the trust fund babies, and the underprivileged who see themselves as perpetual victims and have fallen into the entitlement trap. True blue prints are offered to rescue people from an economical slump and help them improve their lives, and re-obtain a sense of self-worth.