Self Improvement

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who never put a lid on his basket of lobsters. When asked was he not afraid of them climbing over the edge and getting away, he said, "Heck no, the moment one makes a bid for freedom all of the others drag him back in?" Do you have lobsters in your life? The lobsters are in the form of parents, children, relatives, friends, work associates, those in authority, etc. who, though well intentioned, will attempt to discourage you from your ambitions. The greate... more info>>

"How to Avoid Tension and Achieve Peace in Life" is a book that tells us something special lucidly and simply for the development of mind. It explains how our mind can be moulded into a disciplined, pragmatic and better driving force. We can learn from this how to control our mind, make self-sufficient, apply right role playing to the individual as per our relations, build pleasant personality, understand affects of depression like many chronic diseases, say, Diabetes, High blood pressure, Card... more info>>

Terry Kohl belives that while losing one's job is most definitely life-changing, she believes it can be viewed as a gift, a second chance, and a life-altering opportunity. Using her own experience of past job loss and her unique and exciting methods for dispelling fears, Kohl's book is a lodestar to a new future that puts you at the helm--and that is exactly where you belong.

MEN is every woman's untold story. Spoken in a universal language, MEN takes a categorical dive exploring every imaginable characteristic that women encounter in the relationship world... from Aggressor to Actor, Philosopher to Narcissist, Chick-Guy to Daddy's Boy, MEN covers the spectrum in an engaging manner.

This book features stories of people who have overcome sabotage behavior with the help of author and life coach Lorraine Hockley. Learn about sabotage issues such as addiction, procrastination, money worrying and people-pleasing. Gain valuable insight into how to free yourself from self-sabotage.

Almost everyone procrastinates. For some it causes problems and strains relationships at home and at work. For most people, though, procrastination is a troublesome habit we would like to overcome. Rita Emmett will inspire you to get started. Filled with useful advice and real-life stories of people who have overcome procrastination, and written with a winning touch, The Procrastinator's Handbook is as entertaining as it is helpful and rewarding. After reading it, you'll find that your self-este... more info>>

Three hours—that's all it takes to discover your ideal job—even in today's economy! This self-paced workshop helps you find a job you can actually enjoy, while earning the money you deserve! You will have a new outlook on life! You will learn how to: Awaken Your Passion, Explore Your Life's Purpose, Discover Your Ideal Career, and Develop a Winning Game Plan to Getting the Job You Really Want! "Excellent... Outstanding... The best career workshop I have ever seen!"   ... more info>>

Bestselling author Dane Sherwood is back with an astounding list of 2,001 things you always wanted to experience but never took time to live through. From taking a cross-country train ride to sending a message in a bottle, this book tells you how to experience life to the fullest while also offering wisdom from Jack Kerouac, Henry Miller, Pearl S. Buck, and more. Tasks stretch from the simple ("Play with clay" and "Bake brownies") to the challenging ("See the Loch Ness monster" and "Sleep with a... more info>>

In 25 Stupid Mistakes Parents Make, author Peter Jaska identifies 25 parenting pitfalls, providing a forum to address essential areas ranging from discipline and sibling rivalry to privacy and critical thinking.

Doing well in school requires more than good study habits and hard work. In 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Success in School, experienced educator Robert Ramsey tells parents what pushes teachers' hot buttons and offers lively, school-tested suggestions to help children excel. From making the most of parent-teacher conferences, to meeting the staff, to calling the teacher when special concerns arise, this book offers real-world strategies that empower parents. This engaging and practical book pr... more info>>

"We all pack different ideas and feelings into the word fear: fear of the unknown, fear of failure, of losing control, of aging, of falling down, fear of the body reacting and fear of the body not reacting, even the fear of saying the word fear. This book does not attempt to define fear or explain why a frightened person experiences certain physiological responses. It doesn't separate students into categories or classify symptoms. What this book does attempt is to offer you both audacity and co... more info>>

This series of lessons is designed to help writers improve their writing by writing. It is predicated on the belief that learning to write well is not about reading, reciting and remembering; it is about comprehension, perception, and recognition. The aim is threefold: to help writers understand the importance of purpose, to perceive writing as a process, and to recognize the underlying principles that govern that process.

Is your life in overdrive? Are the times when you feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of each day getting more rare? Are you simply running out of time? You can make simple changes to break the cycle of running frantically just to fall behind. The trick is to make a concerted effort to do less by simplifying and reducing the complexity in your life. A LIFE WORTH LIVING will show you how.

With a winning attitude, you can: motivate and guide yourself; do right by others; open the way to empathy; become caring and compassionate.

Americans are embracing an entirely new way of aging: one that's based on staying productive, staying active, and staying young in body and mind. Jeffrey A. Rosensweig and Betty Liu share strategies for bringing together all the elements of a long, happy, fulfilling, connected life. Starting today, you'll learn how to take advantage of the latest sciences of health and longevity... leverage today's most powerful techniques for protecting your financial security ... find or keep the work you love... more info>>

Aim High is an inspiration book written by the UK leading wheelchair athlete. She has won 14 medals, nine of which are gold, countless European titles, six London Marathons and over 30 world records have catapulted this Welsh wheelchair athlete so firmly into the public consciousness. Aim High reveals what has motivated her through her best and worst times.

We live in a crazy world, so much so that you'd have to be crazy to stay sane! Most people feel frequently overwhelmed by stress. Some of us have the inner resources and the support of other people, and so can cope reasonably well, most of the time. Others among us are not so lucky. For months or even years at a time, people are suffering, at the end of their tether, buckling under the load. There are many people who react with depression, a life-sapping, draining, self-destructive mood that poi... more info>>

What Kind Of Attitude Do You Have? Are You Willing To Take Easy Steps Toward Improving Your Life? Discover The Hidden Things That Stop You From Living Up To Your Potential It''s all about taking control of your attitude and building your self-esteem. Sounds pretty daunting doesn't it? Many people thought so too, until they discovered the principles in Your Attitude--Your Self-Esteem. Learn how little steps can bring you giant leaps forward in how you live, how you think and what you do! It''s a ... more info>>

In Being & Vibration, Joseph Rael (Beautiful Painted Arrow) extends the sacred teachings imparted to him while growing up at Picuris Pueblo into the 21st century. The result is an astounding body of theory, presented in the language of the visionary, on the subject of vibration and its role in the creation of conscious reality. Rael begins with the vision that the nature of all existence is vibration. From human breath and heartbeat to the pulsating energies of subatomic particles, to exp... more info>>

This is the first in a series to help authors learn how to promote their published work. The author speaks from long experience in promotional and marketing work. She offers her own expertise and she collected quotes from many of the best people in the business when it comes to getting their books "out there" and getting them noticed by reviewers, the press, and readers' groups. The book explores the mentality and process behind promotional work and discusses a wide variety of ways to promote bo... more info>>

Even the strongest relationship can be eroded by common, everyday breaches of trust. A small lie about a purchase, a slight exaggeration about a job promotion, a cover-up for a forgotten birthday--each takes a bite out of trust. Over time, intimate confidences are weakened and the foundation of trust begins to crumble. Filled with inspiring case studies from Dr. Joel Block's private practice, Broken Promises, Mended Hearts offers couples an innovative, solution-oriented approach to restoring tr... more info>>

Building Relationships helps you to open up your world. Find out why some of your relationships work while others fail. By imagining the various ins and outs of personal attachments, you will realize you can finally enjoy your life. By reading one lesson a day, for thirty days, you learn to use your natural instincts rather than "tired old habits" in nurturing your relationships along. Each lesson takes you into a world of possibilities where you open your heart to the people you love, respect a... more info>>

Must the end of life be the worst part? Can it be made the best?" At 53, Eugene O'Kelly was in the full swing of life. Chairman and CEO of KPMG, one of the largest U.S. accounting firms, he enjoyed a successful career and drew happiness from his wife, children, family, and close friends. He was thinking ahead: the next business trip, the firm's continued success, weekend plans with his wife, his daughter's first day of eighth grade. Then in May 2005, Gene was diagnosed with late-stage brain canc... more info>>

The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction: Volume One is a comprehensive writer's guide for the amateur to semi-pro writer on the genre of science fiction. The book begins with a warning for new science fiction writers about the pitfalls and clich's that often plague a first science fiction story. It finishes with practical information on how to present, sell and promote a finished novel and what to prepare for once the writer has achieved success. Topics range from alien creation to world b... more info>>

Lose weight without losing your mind!Cook Yourself Thin is a healthy, delicious way to drop a dress size without all the gimmicks. For some of us, losing weight has always been a struggle. The challenge: figuring out how to cook healthy, low-fat foods that won't leave you hungry, bored, or running for a gallon of ice cream! Cook Yourself Thin shows how to cut calories, change diets, and improve health without sacrificing the foods we love. Cook Yourself Thin is not a fad diet. It gives skinny al... more info>>