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Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day in a Distracted World
by Roman KrznaricWe've all heard the saying "seize the day." But what does it really mean--and how can we use it to jumpstart our lives? In the age of distraction, carpe diem is more essential than ever, and yet many of us simply don't employ it in our lives.In this thought-provoking and empowering book, cultural writer Roman Krznaric unpacks the history, philosophy, and modern-day applications of "seizing the day" and delivers a rousing call to action for anyone who wants to improve their lives--or our world.Carpe Diem is a far-ranging read, drawing on everything from the neuropsychology of regret to the anthropology of play, from medieval carnival rites to religious conceptions of the afterlife and early Japanese cinema. Offering food for thought as well as inspiring takeaways, the book examines not just the contributions of great thinkers throughout history, but also reveals insights from the lives of great seize-the-day practitioners including nightclub dancers, war photographers, bored housewives, and committed revolutionaries--offering a wide range of solutions to the daunting challenge of leading a meaningful life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Carpe Diem: Inspirational Quotes and Awesome Affirmations for Seizing the Day
by Summersdale PublishersGet inspired to succeed with the courageous quotations and rousing affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unbeatable wisdomToday holds an infinite number of opportunities – the rest of your life is just waiting for you to reach out and grab it by the horns! This little book, packed full of uplifting quotes and motivational mottos, is just what you need to launch into exciting new adventures and achievements.From the wisdom of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful and talented celebrities, this book includes a host of uplifting mantras and daily reminders such as:Difficult doesn’t mean impossibleYou’re never lost – you’re just discovering new placesYour life is a work of art – it deserves to be seenGood things come to those who… go out and get themWhen’s the best time to start? Right now!
Carpe Diem: Inspirational Quotes and Awesome Affirmations for Seizing the Day
by Summersdale PublishersGet inspired to succeed with the courageous quotations and rousing affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unbeatable wisdomToday holds an infinite number of opportunities – the rest of your life is just waiting for you to reach out and grab it by the horns! This little book, packed full of uplifting quotes and motivational mottos, is just what you need to launch into exciting new adventures and achievements.From the wisdom of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful and talented celebrities, this book includes a host of uplifting mantras and daily reminders such as:Difficult doesn’t mean impossibleYou’re never lost – you’re just discovering new placesYour life is a work of art – it deserves to be seenGood things come to those who… go out and get themWhen’s the best time to start? Right now!
Carpe Every Diem: The Best Graduation Advice from More Than 100 Commencement Speeches
by Robie RoggeA thoughtfully curated, cleverly designed keepsake that distills the wisdom of all those powerful commencement speakers—from Barack Obama and Gloria Steinem to Kermit the Frog—into the best advice for grads of all ages.Carpe Every Diem is a thought-provoking collection of quotes from famous commencement speakers meant to motivate and inspire the next generation of leaders. Paired by theme, many of the quotes complement one another. George Saunders, for example, riffs on the "failures of kindness" of his youth, encouraging grads to be kinder. Jimmy Buffett offers a simpler nugget of kind-spiration: "Be Santa Claus when you can." Other quotes, however, are paired with conflicting advice, giving graduates the opportunity to choose what to believe in. Some may respond to Neil Gaiman's "make good art" speech, while others may prefer John Waters's call to arms to horrify and outrage others with their art. What will you choose?Each quote is accompanied by a short bio of the speaker and stamped with the year and institution where the commencement speech was delivered. With advice from the likes of Abby Wambach, Angela Davis, David Foster Wallace, Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Kanye West, and more, readers will be swept away by the wit and wisdom contained in this book.
The Carpenter: The 3 Greatest Success Strategies of All (Jon Gordon)
by Jon GordonMore than 200,000 soldBestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet—filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all. Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart. The stress of building a growing business, with his wife Sarah, caused him to collapse while on a morning jog. When Michael finds out the man who saved his life is a Carpenter he visits him and quickly learns that he is more than just a Carpenter; he is also a builder of lives, careers, people, and teams. As the Carpenter shares his wisdom, Michael attempts to save his business in the face of adversity, rejection, fear, and failure. Along the way he learns that there's no such thing as an overnight success but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, excel, and make an impact on people and the world. Drawing upon his work with countless leaders, sales people, professional and college sports teams, non-profit organizations and schools, Jon Gordon shares an entertaining and enlightening story that will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team with the greatest success strategies of all. If you are ready to create your masterpiece, read The Carpenter and begin the building process today.
El Carpintero: Una historia sobre los principios esenciales para alcanzar el exito (Jon Gordon)
by Jon GordonJon Gordon, autor de numerosos best sellers, regresa con uno de sus libros más inspiradores, repleto de lecciones poderosas y las mejores estrategias para alcanzar el éxito. Michael despierta en el hospital con una venda en su cabeza y con miedo en su corazón. El estrés de hacer crecer el negocio que había iniciado con su esposa Sarah, lo llevó a desmayarse una mañana mientras corría. Cuando Michael descubre que el hombre que salvó su vida es un carpintero, decide visitarlo y pronto se da cuenta de que es mucho más que un carpintero. Es un creador de vidas, carreras, personas y equipos. A medida que el carpintero comparte su sabiduría, Michael lucha por salvar su negocio frente a la adversidad, el rechazo, el miedo y el fracaso. En el proceso, descubre que el éxito no se logra de la noche a la mañana, pero que existen principios fundamentales que pueden ayudarte a sobresalir, marcar la diferencia e influir de manera positiva a las personas y al mundo. Inspirado por el trabajo de numerosos líderes, vendedores, equipos deportivos profesionales y universitarios, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y escuelas, Jon Gordon presenta una historia cautivadora y reveladora. Este libro te motivará a construir una mejor vida, una carrera y un equipo más sólidos con las mejores estrategias para alcanzar el éxito. Si estas listo para crear tu obra maestra, lee «El carpintero» y comienza el proceso de creación hoy.This is the Spanish translation of The Carpenter: The 3 Greatest Success Strategies of All by Jon Gordon.
Carrots and Sticks: Unlock the Power of Incentives to Get Things Done
by Ian AyresCould you lose weight if you put $20,000 at risk? Would you finally set up your billing software if it meant that your favorite charity would earn a new contribution? If you've ever tried to meet a goal and came up short, the problem may not have been that the goal was too difficult or that you lacked the discipline to succeed. From giving up cigarettes to increasing your productivity at work, you may simply have neglected to give yourself the proper incentives. In Carrot and Sticks, Ian Ayres, the New York Times bestselling author of Super Crunchers, applies the lessons learned from behavioral economics--the fascinating new science of rewards and punishments--to introduce readers to the concept of "commitment contracts": an easy but high-powered strategy for setting and achieving goals already in use by successful companies and individuals across America. As co-founder of the website stickK.com (where people have entered into their own "commitment contracts" and collectively put more than $3 million on the line), Ayres has developed contracts--including the one he honored with himself to lose more than twenty pounds in one year--that have already helped many find the best way to help themselves at work or home. Now he reveals the strategies that can give you the impetus to meet your personal and professional goals, including how to * motivate your employees* create a monthly budget * set and meet deadlines * improve your diet* learn a foreign language* finish a report or project you've been putting off* clear your desk Ayres shares engaging, often astounding, real-life stories that show the carrot-and-stick principle in action, from the compulsive sneezer who needed a "stick" (the potential loss of $50 per week to a charity he didn't like) to those who need a carrot with their stick (the New York Times columnist who quit smoking by pledging a friend $5,000 per smoke . . . if she would do the same for him). You'll learn why you might want to hire a "professional nagger" whom you'll do anything to avoid--no, your spouse won't do!--and how you can "hand-tie" your future self to accomplish what you want done now. You'll find out how a New Zealand ad exec successfully "sold his smoking addiction," and why Zappos offered new employees $2,000 to quit cigarettes. As fascinating as it is practical, as much about human behavior as about how to change it, Carrots and Sticks is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.From the Hardcover edition.
Carry Me: Stories of Pregnancy Loss
by Frieda HoffmanAfter Frieda Hoffman&’s second miscarriage, she felt alone, ignorant, and overwhelmed with emotions. Finding little literature or support available, her entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and she decided to create the resource she wished she&’d had: real stories about pregnancy loss from real women without the off-putting lens of religion or academia so typical of the self-help genre. Through Hoffman&’s own journey and those of nineteen women she interviewed, Carry Me explores universal themes of grief, bearing witness, transforming adversity into opportunity, and the paradox of feeling alone while sharing a common experience. The diverse women and narratives unpack the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of loss; notions of womanhood and motherhood; and the intersections of public health, body politics, and patient care. Readers are called to action to share their own stories in order to heal themselves and support others. Nearly everyone knows someone affected by pregnancy loss, yet most of us are not comfortable, even in the relative safety of the company of friends and sisters, discussing this serious health issue. It&’s time to normalize the dialogue and help one another through our losses by sharing our resources, our wisdom, and our stories—by carrying one another.
Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation
by John Lewis Andrew Young Kabir Sehgal*National Bestseller*A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won&’t soon forget, Lewis was a beacon of hope and a model of humility whose invocation to &“good trouble&” continues to inspire millions across our nation. In his last months on earth, even while battling cancer, he dedicated time to share his memories, beliefs, and advice—exclusively immortalized in these pages—as a message to the generations to come.Organized by topic ranging from justice, courage, faith, mentorship, and forgiveness to the protests and the pandemic, and many more besides, Carry On collects the late Congressman&’s thoughts for readers to draw on whenever they are in need of guidance. John Lewis had great confidence in our future, even as he died in the midst of one of our country&’s most challenging years to date. With this book, he performs that crucial passing of the baton, empowering us to live up to the legacy he has left us with his perseverance, dedication, profound insight, and unwavering ability to see the good in life.
Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life
by Glennon Doyle**The first book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed** The inspiring and hilarious instant New York Times bestseller from the beloved writer, speaker, activist, and founder of Momastery, whose memoir Love Warrior was an Oprah&’s Book Club selection.Glennon Doyle&’s hilarious and poignant reflections on our universal (yet often secret) experiences have inspired a social movement by reminding women that they&’re not alone. In Carry On, Warrior, she shares her personal story in moving, refreshing, and laugh-out-loud new essays and some of the best-loved material from Momastery. Her writing invites us to believe in ourselves, to be brave and kind, to let go of the idea of perfection, and to stop making motherhood, marriage, and friendship harder by pretending they&’re not hard. In this one woman&’s attempt to love herself and others, readers will find a wise and witty friend who shows that we can build better lives in our hearts, homes, and communities.
Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work
by Stephanie KramerA groundbreaking approach to successfully navigating your pregnancy at workPregnancy is a profound journey. Navigating it while working—from figuring out how to tell your boss you&’re pregnant to squeezing in doctors&’ appointments between meetings, all while working even harder to prove yourself—can be a push and pull between a desire for privacy and the need for support. The good news is, it&’s possible to thrive in both spaces. Carry Strong offers a new approach that will transform your pregnancy years at work from something to &“get through&” into a career opportunity to embrace with confidence.Employing original research, expert advice, and real-life stories from Olympic athletes, CEOs, and hundreds of amazing working mothers across the country, executive and professor Stephanie Kramer outlines essential principles for navigating pregnancy and work simultaneously. She shows you how to embrace a different perspective, find your balance, cultivate community, communicate your needs, and navigate the shift in identity from working woman to working mother. Along the way, you&’ll identify career considerations to make at each phase of pregnancy, starting with the moment you decide you want to become a working mom-to-be.In Carry Strong, Kramer flips the script: This isn&’t about powering through pregnancy at work. It&’s about being powerful and pregnant at work.
Carry This Message (Addiction Recovery Series #7)
by Joe McQ“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”-STEP 12 of the TWELVE STEPSSponsorship is a key construct in A. A. and other Twelve Step groups, and the twelfth step is the foundation of the sponsorship dynamic essential to recover – both for the sponsor and the sponsoree.This book addresses the concern of many in the A. A. community that sponsors have lost some skills in working with alcoholics. By offering tools for helping others find recovery and new life through the Twelve Step program, Joe McQ has created a guide for sponsors to use in working with others.By refocusing his readers on the Big Book, the Twelve Steps, and their message, McQ appeals for a return to the roots and essence of the A. A. program. Moreover, he issues a strong call to action, for return to the fullness and the integrity of the miraculous recovery program.
Carry This Message (Addiction Recovery Ser. #7)
by Joe McQ“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”-STEP 12 of the TWELVE STEPSSponsorship is a key construct in A. A. and other Twelve Step groups, and the twelfth step is the foundation of the sponsorship dynamic essential to recover – both for the sponsor and the sponsoree.This book addresses the concern of many in the A. A. community that sponsors have lost some skills in working with alcoholics. By offering tools for helping others find recovery and new life through the Twelve Step program, Joe McQ has created a guide for sponsors to use in working with others.By refocusing his readers on the Big Book, the Twelve Steps, and their message, McQ appeals for a return to the roots and essence of the A. A. program. Moreover, he issues a strong call to action, for return to the fullness and the integrity of the miraculous recovery program.
Carrying On: (mis)adventures In Pregnancyland
by Jordan Reid"When you find out that you're pregnant, you might be nervous. I certainly was, mostly because I didn't know anything, and I wanted to know it all. Right now. " In Carrying On, lifestyle blogger Jordan Reid weaves real-world fashion, beauty, home décor, and entertaining advice into a candid account of what pregnancy (and new parenthood) is really like. Fearlessly taking on topics that every mom-to-be wrestles with, including judgment from peers (and total strangers), relationship upheavals, intimacy issues, and the greatest worry of all--can you ever truly be "ready" for a change as big as a baby?--Carrying On is a must-read for any woman looking for a humorous (and sometimes heartbreaking) account of what life is like when you're waiting for your new one to start.
Cartas a la Dra. Isabel
by Isabel Gomez-BassolsDescubre las valiosas enseñanzas de vida de El Ángel de la Radio a través de sus respuestas a las conmovedoras cartas que ha recibido a lo largo de su carrera Escribir acerca de nuestras dudas, nuestros temores, nuestros problemas no es solo estrechar la mano pidiendo ayuda, sino que es una manera de comenzar a enfrentar lo que nos pasa. Es una forma de ponerse cara a cara con la verdad y empezar a ordenar nuestras vidas enfrentando lo que nos aqueja. Cartas a la Dra. Isabel es un homenaje a todos sus queridos oyentes y seguidores que le han escrito buscando consejo en temas como: * conflictos de pareja * relaciones familiares * sexualidad * problemas de salud mental Con su incomparable sabiduría y candidez, la Dra. Isabel brinda respuestas a todos los pedidos de sus seguidores, ayudándolos a comenzar ese cambio tan necesario en sus vidas. Recibe las enseñanzas de la Dra. Isabel en cada una de sus réplicas, y siente su más tierno abrazo a la distancia, dándote fuerza para emprender tu nuevo futuro.
Cartas a la iglesia
by Francis ChanEn una de sus más poderosas obras, el pastor Francis Chan profundiza en las verdades bíblicas, reflexiona sobre sus propios sueños y fracasos, y comparte historias de gente común que Dios está usando para cambiar el mundo. Chan lo expresa diciendo: «Sabemos que nos hemos alejado de lo que Dios llama Iglesia. Sabemos que lo que experimentamos en la actualidad como Iglesia es radicalmente diferente a lo que las Escrituras relatan sobre la misma. Por décadas, líderes como yo, hemos perdido de vista el misterio intrínseco de la Iglesia. Hemos entrenado a la gente en las bancas a volverse adictos a cosas menos importantes. Es tiempo de cambio». Cuando Jesús regrese, ¿nos encontrará cuidando de su novia más que a nosotros mismos?. Cartas a la Iglesia nos recuerda lo poderosa y gloriosa que fue la Iglesia en algún momento… y nos desafía a volver a ser esa Iglesia, la que Dios deseó desde el principio.
Cartas a mi amiga maltratada
by David HormacheaDavid Hormachea aborda un tema verdaderamente candente en nuestros días: el maltrato. Sabiamente, y sin lastimar la privacidad de sus confidentes, nos permite entrar a través de los testimonios que ha recibido al mundo de las personas maltratadas y que a diario soportan las más crueles heridas de este flagelo.
Cartas de amor a la vida
by OshoQuien llega a conocer la vida llega a conocer todo Cada una de estas 150 cartas es un mensaje personal de Osho, escrito de su puño y letra para alguien. En ellas, Osho orienta e ilumina el camino de quienes se encuentran en el proceso de conocerse a sí mismos y transformar su vida. La gente está en una constante búsqueda de respuestas que den sentido y dirección a su existencia. Pero la vida no requiere explicaciones sino quien cuestiona y anhela entenderla: la vida es en su totalidad. Quien desea explicarla termina esclavizado por este deseo. Simplemente hay que amar la vida y permitir que fluya en uno toda la existencia para alcanzar el éxtasis de la meditación.
Cartas de amor a la vida: 150 cartas para transformar tu vida
by OshoLos pensamientos más profundos de Osho, el gran místico contemporáneo, en forma de cartas dirigidas a cada uno de sus lectores. Cada una de estas 150 cartas es un mensaje personal de Osho, escrito de su puño y letra para alguien. En ellas, Osho orienta e ilumina el camino de quienes se encuentran en el proceso de conocerse a sí mismos y transformar su vida. La gente está en una constante búsqueda de respuestas que den sentido y dirección a su existencia. Pero la vida no requiere explicaciones sino quien cuestiona y anhela entenderla: la vida es en su totalidad. Quien desea explicarla termina esclavizado por este deseo. Simplemente hay que amar la vida y permitir que fluya en uno toda la existencia para alcanzar el éxtasis de la meditación.
Cartas de las mujeres que aman demasiado
by Robin NorwoodCuando estar enamorada significa sufrir, estamos amando demasiado. «He escrito Cartas de las mujeres que aman demasiado con dos propósitos: primero, como una manera práctica de responder en detalle las innumerables cartas que recibí tras la publicación de mi primer libro; y en segundo lugar, para crear la oportunidad de que quienes comparten el problema de la adicción a las relaciones aprendan unos de otros cómo ha sido la lucha y, si se ha producido la recuperación, cómo se logró. Refrescando los principios presentados en Las mujeres que aman demasiado he elaborado cuidadosos y completos análisis de estas cartas, en las que tantas mujeres relataron la manera en que pusieron en práctica los principios de la recuperación. Compartamos, entonces, nuestras experiencias para llegar a una vivencia del amor plena, equilibrada y feliz.»Robin Norwood
Cartas para abrazar
by Guillermina Cabrera Lanna Collares¿Qué pasaría si pudiéramos mirar por una hendija a nuestro futuro y anticiparnos a algunos aprendizajes y heridas? Adriana Abraham, Marines Artigas, Gabriela Bordabehere, Guillermina Cabrera, Lanna Collares, Marcela Dobal, Florencia Ferrari, Magela Ferrero, Magdalena Furtado, Maggie Giuria, Marcia Hernández, Karen Higgs, Cristina Lustemberg, Patricia Madrid, Patricia Miller, Cristina Morán, Pilar Moreno, Patricia Pita, Doris Píriz, Gloria Rodríguez, Patricia Rodríguez, Adriele Santos, Carmen Sanguinetti, Collette Spinetti, Virginia Suárez, Alejandra Tarrech y Mariana Zabala.
Cartooning: Character Design (How to Draw & Paint)
by Sherm CohenLearn the art of cartooning step by step with an Emmy-winning storyboard artist and character designer!This addition to the How to Draw and Paint series comes from accomplished cartoonist Sherm Cohen, renowned for his work on SpongeBob SquarePants and many other film and television productions. It teaches artists the essentials of creating cartoon characters, from using basic shapes and conveying age and mood to adding props and costumes and much more. It also brings the artistic process up to date by touching on the use of computers in cartooning. Featuring step-by-step instructions and a wealth of original images, this book is a must-have resource for any aspiring cartoonist looking to develop their personal style!
Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife
by Cathryn Jakobson RaminA journalist tackles her growing forgetfulness and inability to concentrate as she seeks to understand how the brain works.Why can’t you remember where you put your keys? Or the title of the movie you saw last week?Anyone older than forty knows that forgetfulness can be unnerving, frustrating, and sometimes terrifying. With compassion and humor, acclaimed journalist Cathryn Jakobson Ramin explores the factors that determine how well or poorly one’s brain will age.She takes readers along on her lively journey—consulting with experts in the fields of sleep, stress, traumatic brain injury, hormones, genetics, and dementia, as well as specialists in nutrition, cognitive psychology, and the burgeoning field of drug-based cognitive enhancement. Along the way, she turns up fresh scientific findings, explores the dark regions of the human brain, and hears the intimate confessions of high-functioning midlife adults who—like so many of us—are desperate to understand exactly what’s going on upstairs.Praise for Carved in Sand“[An] insightful and well-researched journey through memoryland.” —Scientific American Mind“The variety of perspectives and the wealth of scientific information Ramin provides, as well as her warm personal style, will reward readers and may well help them stay mentally sharp.” —Publishers Weekly
Casada Conmigo
by Dayanara Torres Jeannette Torres-Alvarez Rosario Camacho-KoppelDesde de su doloroso divorcio del famosísimo cantante Marc Anthony-quien poco tiempo después de su separación contrajo nupcias con Jennifer López-Dayanara Torres ha sabido mantener la calma al enfrentar la tormenta. En lugar de dejarse llevar por un torbellino de chismes y publicidad negativa, Dayanara ha sabido permanecer fuerte como una roca por el bien de sus hijos. Y fue enfrentando los retos y dificultades que la vida le puso por delante que Dayanara aprendió la lección más importante de todas: que el secreto a la felicidad después del divorcio consiste en hacer un compromiso consigo mismo; un compromiso que es tan importante como aquel que se hace al casarse. Por primera vez desde el divorcio, Dayanara rompe su silencio no para revolver heridas del pasado, sino para compartir las lecciones aprendidas en esta dolorosa y determinante experiencia. En CASADA CONMIGO, Dayanara lleva al lector por cada una de las etapas mas importantes del proceso de duelo, y le enseña a aceptar su dolor mientras redescubre y reconstruye su vida y su felicidad. Con cantidades de consejos, historias inspiradoras y tips de salud, belleza, y familia, CASADA CONMIGO es el libro ideal para cualquier mujer que está buscando una nueva perspectiva sobre su vida.