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- Meet Servando Gonzalez author of Psychological Warfare and the New World Order - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Norm GoldmanToday, Norm Goldman, Publisher and Editor of bookpleasures.com is honored to have as our guest, Cuban-born Servando Gonzalez author of Psychological Warfare and the New World Order: The Secret War Against the American People. Servando received his training as a historian at the University of ...
Views: 3493 - Book Review: Go For the Goal: A Champion's Guide To Winning In Soccer And Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Mia Hamm, star of the U.S. National Soccer Team, Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup champion, and five-time National Player of the Year, has a simple take on her talents that also explains her success: "Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't ...
Views: 3434 - Book Review: Attitude 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review As stated in the preface to this concise primer, any weekday edition of The New York Times contains more information than the average person living in 17th-century England was exposed to in a lifetime. In acknowledgement of the modern world's information glut, leadership ...
Views: 3345 - Book Review: You Are What You Say : A Harvard Doctor's Six-Step Proven Program for Transforming Stress Through the Power of Lang - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review According to Matthew Budd, M.D., author of You Are What You Say: A Harvard Doctor's Six-Week Proven Program for Transforming Stress into Resilience and Vitality, language determines how we feel both physically and emotionally. By changing our words (both what we say to ...
Views: 3311 - What's My Passion?? (And other frequently asked questions) - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Walt Goodridge[The following is an excerpt from the book Turn Your Passion Into Profit] …Your passion is not just any entrepreneurial business idea that makes you money. There's a big difference between turning your passion into profit, and simply turning a profit. Any business can make you money. And ...
Views: 3275 - The Law of Attraction, Your Seven Innate Forces and the Time Machine - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Hope BradfordWhat do theories on the evolution of humanity, the Law of Attraction, Reincarnation, Quantum Physics, Mirror Neurons & the developed Anterior Cingulate Cortex have in common? They all are a part of what Kuan Yin explains as the “Grand Plan” here on earth: fully experiencing your body/mind/soul ...
Views: 3259(3 votes) - Evony Secrets Guide Review - Easiest Way to Grow Your Empire at Breakneck Speed - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from michael reviewI really like "real time" strategy (RTS) games and i love massively multiplayer (MMO) games. Fuse them together straight into one free-to-play game also, you have Evony - some free MMORTS. Basically, you make your own kingdom and tackle other players, or non-player characters, for resources and ...
Views: 3242 - Book Review: Getting the Love You Want - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Harville HendrixOriginally published in 1988, Getting the Love You Want has helped millions of couples attain more loving, supportive, and deeply satisfying relationships. In Getting the Love You Want, Dr. Harville Hendrix presents the relationship skills that have already helped hundreds of thousands of ...
Views: 3221(1 vote) - Book Review - Make The Impossible Possible - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from John DuffyI have read well over 500 books in the last fifteen years in the field of motivation, business and personal development but this is one very special book. The author Bill Strickland is truly a unique and amazing individual with a story you just have to read. This book may change your life if you ...
Views: 3217 - Futuristic School: Meeting New Age Educational Needs - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Pooja SharmaTo fulfill educational needs of today’s generation; ‘futuristic schools’ are indeed need of the hour. These well thought of and carefully designed schools make use of innovative teaching techniques to supply quality education to children. Their aim is to provide all together a new learning ...
Views: 3184 - Top search 20 engine tools - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from courtney williamsSearch engine optimization is not about abilties. It's about tools. There are tools all across the internet that will help you optimize your sites and truly conquer your competition in the major search engines. The amount of tools offered is totally and completely staggering. I've wiped out the ...
Views: 3183 - Ananzi Stories - Children's Trickster tales from West Africa - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from John HalstedANANZI or Ahnansi (Ah-nahn-see) "the trickster" is a cunning and intelligent spider and is one of the most important characters of West African and Caribbean folklore and culture. The Anansi tales are believed to have originated in the Ashanti tribe in Ghana. The word Anansi is Akan and simply ...
Views: 3180 - Book Review: Living the 7 Habits : The Courage to Change - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Stephen Covey's famous 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been teaching people and organizations how to be more effective since 1989. But how do Covey's principles translate for real people living their lives? Living the 7 Habits presents more than 70 little stories of ...
Views: 3137 - Book Review: When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal With Friends Who Betray, Abandon, or Wound You - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Does anything hurt worse than betrayal by a close friend? Sociologist and friendship expert Jan Yager (Friendshifts: The Power of Friendship and How It Shapes Our Lives) explores failed, hurtful, and destructive friendships in When Friendship Hurts. The book describes 21 ...
Views: 3135 - A Short Review of The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Andrew KoledaHow rare is it, really, in the historical past of all recognized human experience, to benefit from the blessings of existing free? The answer may surprise you. In The Miracle of Freedom, Chris and Ted Stewart offer a strong situation that fewer than 5 percent of all people who have at any time ...
Views: 3120 - Sharing Some Thoughts on Spirituality from John Kehoe's Book 'Vision of Power and Glory' - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on Spirituality from John Kehoe's Book 'Vision of Power and Glory' Submitted by Craig Lock Category (key words): Spirituality, John Kehoe, Books, Spiritual Thoughts, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Books Web Sites: ...
Views: 3117 - Book Review: Morrie: In His Own Words: Life Wisdom From a Remarkable Man - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Preceding the phenomenal success of Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie, in which Albom discusses his weekly visits with his mentor, Morrie, as Morrie faces death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Morrie Schwartz published his own book, Letting Go: Morrie's Reflections ...
Views: 3085 - Book Review: The Resilience Factor: 7 Essential Skills for Overcoming Life's Inevitable Obstacles - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review In the capable hands of psychologists Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatté, resilience is not a Band-Aid or a buzzword. It is a habit of mind. The Resilience Factor is a practical roadmap for navigating unexpected challenges, surprises, and setbacks at work and home. Their ...
Views: 3058 - Richard Bach's Curious Lives - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Cathleen HulbertRichard Bach’s “Curious Lives” Book Review and Interview by Cathleen Hulbert “How would it feel to live in a world where we choose our highest right and not our darkest wrong, where we lift each other instead of always and ever putting ...
Views: 3049 - Unrecognized and Unconscious Emotional Injuries of Childhood, Part I - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D.In Memoriam: Alice Miller One of the great advocates of children and their struggles against unrecognized mistreatment has died. “Alice Miller, a psychoanalyst who repositioned the family as a locus of dysfunction with her theory that parental power and punishment lay at the root of nearly ...
Views: 3043(16 votes) - Summary of the classic book 'As a Man Thinketh' - Part One by James Allen (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the classic book 'As a Man Thinketh' - Part One by James Allen (from Inspirational Books) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (Key words): Success, James Allen, Mind, Mind-power, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Motivation, Inspiration, Inspirational Books ...
Views: 2976 - 10 Research Topic Ideas for College Students - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Rose TylerDo not wait for your qualifying/comprehensive examinations to complete, begin considering the thesis or dissertation subject. Make use of your programs in order to go after the feasible subject. Procrastination in picking out a subject can occasionally trigger gridlock in your education ...
Views: 2964 - Book Review: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from John GottmanJust as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the ...
Views: 2962(1 vote) - Review: How to Channel from the Akashic Records When You Are Reading Tarot Cards - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Rozalia Balázsi* Have you ever wanted to read your own Tarot Cards but didn’t know how? * Or wanted to know if you have any natural abilities to be Clairvoyant? * Or Channel and Communicate with the Angelic Realms and its Hierarchy? * Or just select the cards and read them for your self,or a friend ...
Views: 2959 - The Miracle of Optimism: Change Your Perspective, Transform Your Life - by “There are a lot of people striving but very few arriving.” ~ Wayne Dyer
“Mr. Touhey,” said the paramedics as they were treating me on the floor in the refreshment concourse of the new Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia, “You’re in trouble here.” The year was 2003.
I looked up at my ...
Views: 2953 - Great American Novel Contenders: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, and The Scarlet Letter - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Paul ThompsonAmongst many clichés in the world of literature is the concept of the Great American Novel. Some argue that it is still waiting to be written, and some argue that it was written long ago and no piece of fiction that follows will ever touch it. This article aims to examine some of the novels that ...
Views: 2950 - Job Description and Career Profiles of Supermarket Worker - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from robin brainComing from diverse groups, the supermarket workers are usually employed in one of more areas of the grocery stores. They perform divergent tasks from checkout lane to the delivery counters as well as back to the stock rooms. Over four million people are working as employees in the food stores ...
Views: 2938 - Read Books Online Free - Fiction Novels - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Arminius MichaelHave you ever researched "Where can I read books online free?" Now, here's a(nother) way. This blog is a free online library source where you can sample and read (and listen to!) fiction novels online free, poetry and children's books, between your favorite bestsellers and classic literature, in ...
Views: 2922 - Book Review: 101 Grrreat Quickies - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Remember when your mother taught you to never deface a book? Well, forget her advice and rip (literally!) into Laura Corn's 101 Grrreat Quickies. The author of 101 Nights of Grrreat Sex is working her magic again. As she puts it, "You make love. Sometimes slow and ...
Views: 2916 - How To Get Money For Anything Fast Review - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Orla KellyWhen I first came upon this book, I though what a cheesy name "How to Get Money for Anything Fast" but then I read on...and it mentioned something I had never heard before. "How the amazing cybernetic transposition method can bring you all the love, money, health, success or anything else you ...
Views: 2915(1 vote) - Book Excerpt: Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Gary VaynerchukThis is an excerpt from Crush It! Why Now is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vanyerchuk I’ve said over and over that if you live your passion and work the social networking tools to the max, opportunities to monetize will present themselves. I’ve also said that in order to crush ...
Views: 2842(5 votes) - 5 Characteristics of Ashfaq Ahmed’s Books and novels - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Faheem Haydar HaydarAshfaq Ahmed, (August 22, 1925 – September 7, 2004) was a recognised essay writer, drama writer, supporter, scholarly and mystic from Pakistan. His prime characteristics of heart and hand earned thanks over the fringes. He was viewed by numerous as the best Urdu Afsana (short-story) writer after ...
Views: 2838 - Learning Management System LMS - An Introduction - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Sanjana SharmaA learning management system is especially useful for those who are in the business world. Most of the businesses need a program that can manage conferences, information and documents sharing through the Internet. At the same time, a learning management system can be used to discuss important ...
Views: 2816(2 votes) - Hypno-Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from William DorichOur over analytical approach to realty and addiction to over stimulation makes it difficult for Western Civilization to get a grip on the concept of meditation, let alone practice it. The good news is that we are naturally predisposed to enter into an Alpha state every 90 minutes of the day. ...
Views: 2813 - Book Review: Developing the Leader Within You - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review Few of us are natural-born leaders, according to John C. Maxwell, author of Developing the Leader Within You. Fortunately though, "the traits that are the raw material of leadership can be acquired," he promises. "Link them up with desire and nothing can keep you from ...
Views: 2803 - An Interview With Bernie Madoff's Whistle Blower, Harry Markopolos Author of No One Would Listen - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Harry Markopolos Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN: 978-0-470-55373-2 Today, Norm Goldman Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com is excited to have as our guest Harry Markopolos author of No One Would Listen. Good day Harry and thanks for participating in our ...
Views: 2793(1 vote) - The Benefits of Having a Library Card - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Carmella BorchersIt may seem boring to say that you've been to the library, until you go there. Here are just some of the many reasons why you should take a few minutes to pick up a library card. Nowadays entertainment is a constant part of life. If we aren't being entertained, we typically are wondering ...
Views: 2779 - Female characters in Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Paul ThompsonWilliam Shakespeare is generally considered an avant-garde writer with progressive ideas about gender. Because of the era in which he wrote, the women in his plays generally had to be wives, servants, or a woman of some type of ill repute. But an examination of the female characters of three of ...
Views: 2723 - A "Book Review": 'Basic Christianity' by John Stott - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": ‘Basic Christianity’ by John Stott Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key Words/Tags): Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Thoughts on Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Empowerment, Transformation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual ...
Views: 2713 - Amazing Savings With Psprint.com coupon codes and Psprint.com Online Discount coupons - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from lakshmi july10A sizable majority of people is now searching for extra savings in online. No one can blame them to look for such an offer which may leave them with more money at hand. It is because of countless opportunities that people are now turning towards internet for shopping and saving of course. There ...
Views: 2696(1 vote) - Sharing A Few Thoughts In A Tribute To The Great Man That Is Nelson Mandela. (Updated) - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Also a Prayer for Southern Africa Submitted by: Craig Lock Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html Publishing Guidelines: All my articles may be freely published, ...
Views: 2687 - Book Review: Can We Live 150 Years? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Brenda StephensCan We Live 150 years? by Mikhail Tombak When I first heard the title of this book I thought “who would want to live 150 years?”. Dr. Tombak proposes that we CAN live 150 years based on the way we live. Full health depends on living in harmony with nature. There’s a complete cycle of energy ...
Views: 2654(4 votes) - Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out - by What would it take to make you happy? The fulfilling career, a big bank account, or the perfect mate? What if it didn’t take anything to make you happy? What if you could experience happiness from the inside out—no matter what’s going on in your life?
In Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being ...
Views: 2636(3 votes) - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kate RaidtReview In this day and age, we Americans live in a society where stress-filled days, long hours, and a mere two-week vacation are the norm in most corporate work environments. We work hard, we play even harder, and often we get burned out in the process. Therefore, it is no surprise that the ...
Views: 2634(4 votes) - Identifying Scam & Genuine Research Paper Writing Companies - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from philip steeleIdentifying genuine research paper writing companies from a large pool of research paper writing companies which you find online is quite a difficult task for many students. While you are busy with your academics this makes your life difficult too. In this article we will try to narrow down the ...
Views: 2623 - Book Review: Angry All the Time - An Emergency Guide to Anger Control - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Marelisa FabregaThe book “Angry All the Time: An Emergency Guide to Anger Control” is a best-selling classic that has helped tens of thousands of people overcome their problems with anger. The author of the book, Ron Potter-Efron, Ph.D., is a clinical psychotherapist in private practice with a special focus on ...
Views: 2616 - Book Review of The Shack, Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity (Fiction) - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Karen BentleyOver the past month, two different people recommended I read The Shack, written by Wm. Paul Young in 2007. Since it's unusual for this to happen to me, I took it as a sign from the universe that I should get down to business and read this NY Times bestseller with over 7 million copies in print. ...
Views: 2615 - Seven Keys to Discovering Your Passion by Jonathan Mead - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Eugene Yiga“Find a job you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.” – Confucius The idea of living a passionate life makes sense to most people. Unfortunately, putting that idea into practice isn’t as easy. There’s too much uncertainty and too much risk. What if I don’t know what I’m ...
Views: 2598(3 votes) - Ideas From Art And Fear - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Nancy OriMy thoughts, inspired by Art and Fear Art is not for the weak at heart. If you want to do something easy – go get a real job and frankly, get out of our way. You must have passion for your work and the energy to follow it through. I photograph because I must. I get up every morning with ...
Views: 2590 - Six Days a Week -- A Review of "Travels with My Amp" by Greg Godovitz - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Sigrid MacdonaldIf you think that being a rock 'n roll star is glamorous and lucrative, think again. It's hard work with long hours and no paid holidays or vacations, according to Canadian rock legend Greg Godovitz. Bargain-basement accommodations on the way up leave much to be desired. And if you want to know ...
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