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- Book Review: Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How To Create A More Peaceful, Simpler Life From the Inside Out - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review This is the book for you if you've ever had the urge to tell off your boss, quit your job, hurl your Palm Pilot into the trash, and move to a farm. Written by bestselling stress consultant and psychotherapist Dr. Richard Carlson Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, it advocates the ...
Views: 2313 - A “Review” of the Book ‘Once An Arafat Man’ by Tass Saada - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A “Review” of the Book ‘Once An Arafat Man’ by Tass Saada Submitted by: :Craig Lock Category/Key words: Books, good books, ‘Once An Arafat Man’, Tass Saada, Middle East, ‘From Seeds of Hate to the Bonds of Love’, Craig Lock Web Sites: ...
Views: 2309 - Why Do You Feel Fat After Losing Weight? -- Book Excerpt - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from FSB AuthorsWhy do you still feel fat after losing weight? Why is yo-yo dieting so prevalent? Are anorexics really being honest in their heart of hearts when they gaze in a mirror at their scrawny, starving bodies and insist they are grossly fat? You've heard all the standard-issue answers to these ...
Views: 2307 - Book Review: If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: If you loved "The Rules for Being Human" attributed to "Anonymous" in the bestseller Chicken Soup for the Soul, you're in luck. The author--corporate trainer Chérie Carter-Scott, Ph.D.--has stepped forward and written a follow-up book: If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules. ...
Views: 2301 - HE WOULD NOT WAKE UP PROPERLY FOR 38 DAYS (from Stirling Moss: The Authorised Biography by Robert Edwards)! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Craig LockTHE FLICKERING cine film has all the compulsive horror of the footage of the John F. Kennedy assassination. In a sickening blur of speed, the Walker Lotus 18/21 racing car leaves the track and bucks violently as it surges out of control over the rough verge and slams into a grassy bank. ...
Views: 2301 - Betrayal Trauma, By Jennifer Freyd--A Book Review - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Jane RowanThis book answers vital questions about recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. How can the huge betrayal of sexual abuse remain hidden in the back corners of someone’s psyche for years and years? Can we really believe a memory that was hidden so long? Betrayal Trauma ...
Views: 2300 - Investors Review Their Best Investment Book - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Steve Selengut"My wife was trying to sleep and she's waking up and saying "What's wrong with you?" What could I tell her, that I was cracking up over a financial book---?" "As I approach retirement in a few years, I'm very encouraged by the cash flow my portfolio can generate. If I can generate nearly 8% ...
Views: 2288(1 vote) - Word Solver and Word List for Draw Something App Game - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Yash SinghDraw something cheat is the incredible popular iPhone, iPad and Android application. Any one with this gadget can get help in drawings and play with his/her family and friends. The application has been developed by Omgpop, winning the Flurry App Spotlight awards in the year. The stunning part of ...
Views: 2279(2 votes) - Focus by Leo Babauta (Part 3 of 5) - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Eugene YigaThe world is a busy place. Our obsession with having, doing, and being all things all the time is the reason we feel so burdened. It’s the reason supermoms and their wunderkinds spend days filled with activities here, there, and everywhere. It’s a lot like my life in high school, which involved ...
Views: 2268(2 votes) - Job Description and Career Profiles of Supermarket Worker - by Submitted on May 08, 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: 2267 - Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) Category (key words): Hope, New books, Stirling, Quotations, Inspirational Quotes, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual", Inspirational Writings. Web sites: http://craigsbooks.wordpress.com/ and ...
Views: 2259(2 votes) - Amish Tripathi-An Indian Author - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Anju BatraAmish Tripathi is synonymous with his first book, The Immortals of Meluha. It became a best seller within a week of its release making its way to the best-seller lists. It is the first of the Shiva Trilogy which centers on Lord Shiva; it is a biographical account of the Hindu deity who in ...
Views: 2255 - Ageless Memory: The Memory Expert's Prescription for a Razor-Sharp Mind - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Harry LorayneThe world's foremost memory expert—and mega-bestselling author—proves that memory CAN get better with age! Harry Lorayne has been honing and teaching his memory systems for more than 40 years. Ageless Memory is the culmination of his life's work, specially geared to our needs as we age, and ...
Views: 2254 - The New Think and Grow Rich - by That HoloMagic “c2” Factor
This is transmuting desire into money. Who knows what it will do for you?
Start with an idea!... Make very real money. Truly, an illustration of the convertibility of an idea into money; as Einstein’s formula reveals: E = mc2.
That formula says Energy equals matter ...
Views: 2254 - The Compassionate Samurai - by I want this to awaken a resonance in you like a tuning fork that vibrates so much that it compels you to take extreme action. In general, people fall into one of two categories: They’re either kind, caring individuals who can’t make anything happen; or they’re heartless, self-centered jerks with ...
Views: 2248 - Book Review - Align, Expand and Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreBuilding a business of fulfillment, purpose, honor, and integrity, as well as financial abundance, health, and spiritual well-being has always been a top priority for me. And to help me stay inspired and keep a steadfast focus on my goal of being a conscious entrepreneur running a conscious ...
Views: 2230(3 votes) - Focus by Leo Babauta (Part 2 of 5) - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Eugene YigaIt’s the start of another day. You sit down at your desk and get to work. Except you can’t. Every few minutes, you’re distracted by another popup notifying you of an incoming email. So you decide to take a break online. Except you can’t. There are just too many choices. Facebook, Twitter, ...
Views: 2224(2 votes) - The Laws of Attraction and Reincarnation: Your Relationship With Values, Space and Time - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Hope BradfordThe story of the Kuan Yin channelings may have begun when Ms. Lees prayed to a beautiful stone visage of Kuan Yin. At the museum with her husband and children by her side, she suddenly gravitated to a room boasting an impressive display of Asian shrines and statuary. Drawn to a particularly ...
Views: 2218(2 votes) - Judith Goffin releases 4th book of poetry - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Judith GoffinMemories are a treat for Judith Goffin as she looks back at her gardens through the years. Goffin, a Yorba Linda resident, is celebrating the release of her fourth book of poetry this month, Memories in the Garden, a whimsical poetic jaunt through the seasons describing her personal ...
Views: 2215 - Yoga Book Review : Yoga For Anyone - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Ridzwan MericanThere are so many books written on the art of Yoga. Some of these books focus more on the philosophy of Yoga, while others are a more practical approach towards practicing Yoga. If you ever wanted a practical handbook to begin the practice of Yoga, then you must consider ‘Yoga for Anyone’. ...
Views: 2211(4 votes) - A Book Review: 'I Shall Not Hate' by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book Review: 'I Shall Not Hate' by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Book, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, I Shall Not Hate, Powerful, Reading, Review, The Gaza Doctor, Inspiration, Inspirational Stories Web sites: ...
Views: 2208(1 vote) - Book Review: Living Through the Meantime : Learning to Break the Patterns of the Past and Begin the Healing Process - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: The "meantime," according to best-selling author and inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, is that in-between stage of life when you're gathering up strength, evaluating past mishaps, and preparing for the next chapter. Using the metaphor of psyche as house, Vanzant believes ...
Views: 2208 - Book Review: The Meditations Of Marcus Aurelius - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review One measure, perhaps, of a book's worth, is its intergenerational pliancy: do new readers acquire it and interpret it afresh down through the ages? The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, translated and introduced by Gregory Hays, by that standard, is very worthwhile, indeed. Hays ...
Views: 2203 - Author RK Narayan best-known for Swami and Friends - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Anju BatraRK Narayan best-known for Swami and Friends was born on October 10, 1906. He was born in former Madras and modern-day Chennai. His father was a school headmaster and moved about a lot; therefore he was raised by his grandmother Parvathi. She nicknamed him Kunjappa and he was popularly addressed ...
Views: 2199 - Emotional Freedom by Dr. Judith Orloff - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Leah GuyI can't help but notice as I write this review for Emotional Freedom, by Dr. Judith Orloff, that at this particular moment, I'm not feeling so free. Worries twirl in my mind: Will readers like the review? What will Judith think? Insecurities abound. Thank God that Emotional Freedom is available ...
Views: 2199(4 votes) - Death, Dating, and Crazy Shut-Ins: Southern Gothic Writing in “A Rose for Emily” and To Kill a Mockingbird - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Paul ThompsonSouthern Gothic is an American subgenre of the Gothic style, which is probably most familiar to you from the Brontë sisters of Victorian England. (No, we’re not talking Hot Topic here.) Like its European progenitor, the Southern Gothic style relies heavily on the supernatural – only with less ...
Views: 2190 - Review: "Letting Go of Anger" - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Marelisa FabregaIn “Letting Go of Anger”, co-authors Ron Potter-Effron and Patricia Potter-Effron explain that anger serves two purposes: it tells you that something is wrong, and it gives you the energy to do something about it. However, anger can’t tell you how to handle a situation. That’s where anger styles ...
Views: 2188 - Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Admittedly, we sometimes become oversentimental about motherhood. But in a climate of rampant cynicism and family disintegration, stories about maternal love, courage, devotion, and triumph can be immensely comforting and inspiring. Contributors such as Dave Barry, Barbara ...
Views: 2185 - Lovely series of unfortunate events books set for kids as well as adults - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from John MayerFinally, it's here, in all its glorious misery! This collector's gift set features all 13 of Lemony Snicket Unfortunate Events, from the very first moment when we meet the woeful Baudelaire siblings to the unfolding of their luckless lives. Written by a hugely talented author and bursting with ...
Views: 2185 - Triggers of Mind Control by Paul J. Mascetta - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Eugene YigaThe Power of Persuasion People are everywhere. That’s why being persuasive determines how effective we are. Where we live, what we do, and even who we love involves influence on one level or another. And by learning the art of “dealing with and convincing people to do what you want them to ...
Views: 2184(3 votes) - Book Review - The Making Of A Master, By Jeanette O'Donnal - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Carol AdlerThis is actually not a book review but more of a confession. As a professional ghostwriter, book doctor, editor and publisher, my greatest inspiration often comes from my clients. Jeanette O’Donnal came to me eight years ago through a mutual acquaintance. “Here!” Handing me a sheaf of ...
Views: 2183 - Fundamentals of Thesis Prelude - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Saccariah SmithMost of the students would believe, if not all of them, that the act of starting is the hardest part of thesis writing. It is the stage of thinking twice, sorting out and frustration overload. Yet, it would never change that the strength of the start will determine the flow of the entire thesis ...
Views: 2179 - A Levels Have Benefits For Everyone: The Stars Who Retook Their Exams - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Rubel ZamanIf you are in the disappointing position of having just finished your A levels but not achieved the necessary grades needed to progress into higher education, or your desired career, you may feel you have no choice but to cut your losses, and find another job not associated with your current ...
Views: 2177 - Five injured in multi-vehicle accident in Los Angeles - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Ronnie AvelinoFive people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident collision on Ventura 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills, say authorities. Of the five injured, two sustained critical injuries from the multi-vehicle crash, which took place at about 8 AM on January 3, 2011. The exact crash point occurred on ...
Views: 2176(2 votes) - A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness (written by Shawn Slovo and her producer sister, Robyn) . Submitted and shared by Craig Lock Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from ...
Views: 2168(1 vote) - Book Review: 8 Weeks to Optimum Health - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Andrew WeilEight Weeks to Optimum Health lays out Dr. Andrew Weil’s famous week-by-week, step-by-step plan that will keep your body’s natural healing system in peak working order. It covers diet, exercise, lifestyle, stress, and environment–all aspects of daily living that affect health and well-being. ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - A Book “Review“: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Craig LockA Book “Review“: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Tags (key words): Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam , Fouad Elias Accad Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new ...
Views: 2148 - Judy Balan - Two Fates: The Story Of My Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Anju BatraJudy Balan has authored an outright comedy titled Two Fates: The Story Of My Divorce. Her story parodies the bestseller 2 States by Chetan Bhagat. Along with being a novelist this chirpy author writes reviews, interviews, short plays and is also an ardent blogger. Besides this she mentions that ...
Views: 2148 - "Somewhat of a Review" of the Film: 'CATCH A FIRE' and Sharing a few Personal Thoughts - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Somewhat of a Review" of the Film: 'CATCH A FIRE' and Sharing a few Personal Thoughts (written by Shawn Slovo and her producer sister, Robyn) Submitted and shared by Craig Lock Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - Self Improvement Books: Valuable Guides Or Dusty Doorstops? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2006 from James AllenQuite often, when someone decides to make positive changes in their lifestyle and personality, the first thing they'll do is head for the nearest bookstore and start looking through the self improvement book section. Although their desire to become a better person is honorable, there are some ...
Views: 2129 - : A 'REVIEW': 'From Seeds of Hope to Endless Possibilities ...A New Age' - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A 'REVIEW': 'From Seeds of Hope to Endless Possibilities ...A New Age' Key Words (tags): books, new books, book review, book extract, Craig Lock, Inspiration Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock/ Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from ...
Views: 2123(5 votes) - Jaguar Woman: The Wisdom of the Butterfly Tree - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Lynn AndrewsLynn V. Andrews takes the reader with her as she goes on inward journeys with the help of the Sisterhood of the Shields, and relates the stories of others. Join her as she is initiated into the Sisterhood and creates her own shield, which will show her the nature of her spiritual path (Spirit ...
Views: 2117 - A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")A Book “Review”: Building Bridges: Christianity and Islam by Fouad Elias Accad (Paperback) Muslim converts to Christianity are not usually well-received in their communities. Many families make the new converts choose between Christianity and family. Some countries actually consider it a ...
Views: 2110 - Book Review: Chetan Bhagat’s Novel - Three Mistakes of My life - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Byreddy Balaji ReddyChetan Bhagat is one among the top-notch authors of modern India. He is viewed as Youth Icon and writes about especially youngsters – their worries, anxieties, hardships and aspirations. His novels are extensively read by youth as he conveys some sort of solutions to their problems in his ...
Views: 2107 - Amit Chaudhuri – Indian Author - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Anju BatraAmit Chaudhuri was born in 1962 in Kolkata (former Calcutta) and grew up in Mumbai (former Bombay). He has authored novels such as A Strange and Sublime Address, Afternoon Raag, Freedom Song, A New World and The Immortals. He has written short stories such as Real Time: Stories and a ...
Views: 2101 - Book Review: Focal Point: A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Focal Point is author and motivational speaker Brian Tracy's latest guide to professional and personal development. Combining the basic principles of career success and life balance he has advocated in the past with anecdotes for inspiration, the book proposes a unified ...
Views: 2101 - Exercise and yoga specialists of your body - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from abigel daveIf you search the better exercise tips from any website you see the result according based on location based because every area based doctor or physicians give you the suggestion for different techniques ,the fitness are solve your all type of problems such as pain and discomfort , so you take ...
Views: 2100 - Why Get Organized? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonWe sometimes forget our reasons to get organized once we realize it is a long-haul investment. Our reasons like “to make the house look better” quickly dissipate when all our efforts have brought us full circle back to the place we started three weeks ago. If we don’t understand the lasting ...
Views: 2100(5 votes) - A Short "Tribute" to the "late and great" Ayrton Senna, perhaps the Fastest and Greatest Racing Driver of them all! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow." A SHORT "TRIBUTE" TO AYRTON SENNA: LIFE AT THE LIMIT Submitter's Note: Craig is currently "working" on a new manuscript, a "real labour of love" titled 'INSIDE THE MIND OF A GRAND PRIX CHAMPION, where we'll take a look inside the head, ...
Views: 2098(3 votes) - An Interview with Marilyn Tam - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanI am excited to introduce you to an amazing woman today. Marilyn Tam has such a strong spirit, and even the toughest challenges couldn’t stop her from fulfilling her life purpose: to make a positive difference in the world. To say that Marilyn’s childhood was far from ideal is an ...
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