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What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People [Secure]
by Joe Navarro
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He says that's his best offer. Is it? She says she agrees. Does she? The interview went great... or did it? He said he'd never do it again. But he did. Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what... more info>>
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Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man [Secure]
by Steve Harvey
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Steve Harvey, the host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, can't count the number of impressive women he's met over the years, whether it's through the "Strawberry Letters" segment of his program or while on tour for his comedy shows. These are women who can run a small business, keep a household with three kids in tiptop shape, and chair a church group all at the same time. Yet when it comes to relationships, they can't figure out what makes men tick. Why? According to Stev... more info>>
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
by Tsunetomo Yamamoto
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Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves") is a manual for the samurai class consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction in the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido--the Way of the Warrior. It is not a book of philosophy as most would understand the word; it is a collection of thoughts and sayings recorded over a period of seven years, and as such covers a wide variety of subjects, often in no particular sequence. T... more info>>
Words: 40000 - Reading Time: 114-160 min.
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Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction
by Dave A. Law, Darin Park
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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>> (Published: 2007) EPPIE Award Winner, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life [Secure]
by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff … and It's All Small Stuff is a book that shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life. You can learn to put things in perspective by making the small daily changes he suggests, including advice such as "Think of your problems as potential teachers"; "Remember that when you die, your 'in' ... more info>>
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It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff [Secure]
by Peter Walsh
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When you think of what it will take to clean your house, are you so overwhelmed you throw up your hands and cry, "It's all too much"? Do you dream of having a closet where your clothes aren't crammed in so tightly that you can actually get to them? Is your basement filled with boxes of precious family mementos you haven't opened in ten years but are too afraid to toss? Are your kitchen counters overrun with appliances you've never used? Do your kids play in the living room because there's no roo... more info>>
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Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement [Secure]
by Anthony Robbins
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Anthony Robbins calls it the new science of personal achievement. You'll call it the best thing that ever happened to you. If you have ever dreamed of a better life, Unlimited Power will show you how to achieve the extraordinary quality of life you desire and deserve, and how to master your personal and professional life. Anthony Robbins has proven to millions through his books, tapes, and seminars that by harnessing the power of the mind you can do, have, achieve, and create anything you want f... more info>>
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Attitude and Self-Esteem
by Teresa King
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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>>
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How to Avoid Writer's Hell: Pass Me the Eye Drops, or Basics Every Writer Must Know, vol. 1
by Faith Bicknell-Brown
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This is the beginning of a series that addresses most of what there is to know about writing a tight, exciting story. In Laymen's terms and with a touch of irreverent humor, Ms Bicknell-Brown discusses formatting and submitting material, grammar, paring prose, etiquette, punctuation, character and plot development, pen names, research do's and don'ts, how to write sex scenes and avoid purple prose, synopsis, outlines, blurbs, and much more. In this first book, you will find pointers on submittin... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Out of the Psychic Closet: the quest to trust my true nature
by Toby Fesler Heathcotte
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A self-help handbook in two parts that will show the reader how to step out of the psychic closet, to rise above anxiety and distrust, and to incorporate psychic abilities into a more honest model of personal reality. The first part narrates the author's psychic experiences. The second part details scientific research, historical background, and previously unpublished anecdotes of the paranormal. The second part also includes print and web resources. (Published: 2009)
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Soul Survivor: The Reincarnation of a World War II Fighter Pilot [Secure]
by Andrea Leininger
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This is the story of James Leininger, who--a little more than two weeks after his second birthday--began having blood-curdling nightmares that just would not stop. When James began screaming out recurring phrases like, "Plane on fire! Little man can't get out!" the Leiningers finally admitted that they truly had to take notice. When details of planes and war tragedies no two-year-old boy could know continued--even in stark daylight--Bruce and Andrea Leininger began to realize that this was an in... more info>>
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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich [Secure]
by Timothy Ferris
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What do you do? Tim Ferriss has trouble answering the question. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer: "I race motorcycles in Europe." "I ski in the Andes." "I scuba dive in Panama." "I dance tango in Buenos Aires." He has spent more than five years learning the secrets of the New Rich, a fast-growing subculture who has abandoned the "deferred-life plan" (slaversaver retire) and instead mastered the new currencies--time and mobility--to... more info>>
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The Atkins Essentials: A Two-Week Program to Jump-Start Your Low Carb Lifestyle [Secure]
by Atkins Health and Medical
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Atkins Made Easier! Millions of people around the world have already discovered the Atkins Nutritional Approach and the remarkable benefits of controlling carbohydrates. Now it's even easier to join the revolution, lose weight, and get healthy the proven Atkins way! With less of the underlying science and more practical information, The Atkins Essentials gets to the meat of the most popular and effective weight control program ever, providing the basic skills necessary to enable you to lose and ... more info>>
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The Power of Story: Rewrite Your Destiny in Business and in Life [Secure]
by Jim Loehr
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Your Story Is Your Life.... In The Power of Story, the bestselling coauthor of The Power of Full Engagement examines the way we tell stories about ourselves to ourselves -- and, most importantly, the way we can change those stories to transform our business and personal lives. All of us continually tell ourselves stories that profoundly effect how others see us and we see ourselves--stories of success or failure, power or victimhood; about our work, our relationships, our health; about what we w... more info>>
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The Right Questions: Ten Essential Questions to Guide You to and Extraordinary Life [Secure]
by Debbie Ford
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New York Times number-one bestselling author Debbie Ford presents revolutionary questions that, when answered with complete honesty, change the way we see ourselves and make decisions--ultimately moving us toward the life we desire. The realities of the life we live today are a result of the choices we made yesterday, three months ago and three years ago. But we don't wind up $50,000 dollars in debt because of one extravagant purchase. Nor do we put on 30 unwanted pounds as a result of a couple ... more info>>
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Them's Fightin' Words!: A Writer's Guide to Writing Fight Scenes
by Teel James Glenn
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Join stuntman and author Teel James Glenn as he takes you on a literary journey through the process of creating believable and dramatically valid action scenes in every kind of fiction He takes the mystery out of writing action, but not the excitement! From Fantasy swordfights to martial arts knockabouts, he not only explains literary violence, he also explores techniques that allow you to create them yourself. (Published: 2007)
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Your Erroneous Zones: Step-by-Step Advice for Escaping the Trap of Negative Thinking and Taking Control of Your Life [Secure]
by Wayne W. Dyer
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From the author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Pulling Your Own Strings, positive and practical advice for breaking free from the trap of negative thinking and enjoying life to the fullest. If you're plagued by guilt or worry and find yourself unwittingly falling into the same old self-destructive patterns, then you have "erroneous zones"--whole facets of your approach to life that act as barriers to your success and happiness. If you believe that you have no control over your feelings and ... more info>>
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2,001 Things to Do Before You Die
by Dane Sherwood
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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>> (Published: 1997)
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A Core Curriculum For Creative Writing
by Barri Bryan
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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. (Published: 2008) EPPIE Award Finalist
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All Pets Go To Heaven: The Spiritual Lives of the Animals We Love [Secure]
by Sylvia Browne
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Pets have a special place in our hearts and homes--but do they share our destiny after death? World famous psychic, spiritual teacher, and New York Times bestselling author Sylvia Browne exercises her astonishing insight to illustrate the very special purpose our pets have on Earth--and what animals experience after death. Cats, dogs, horses, and other creatures not only inhabit our homes but also our hearts. With their never-ending loyalty, heroic deeds, comic behavior, and vibrant personalitie... more info>>
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Anger and Anxiety: Be in Charge of Your Emotions and Control Phobias
by Dr. Bob Rich
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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>> (Published: 2000)
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Building Better Families: A Practical Guide to Raising Amazing Children [Secure]
by Matthew Kelly
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For more than a decade, Matthew Kelly has been traveling the world inspiring people to become the-best-version-of-themselves. During this time he has been amazed at how regularly he is asked: How do I encourage my children to embrace this message? How does your message apply to a family? Now, for the first time, Kelly shares with us remarkable insights and sensible everyday strategies for transforming the family into what it should be: a place where each of us can become the-best-version-of-ours... more info>>
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Choices: Taking Control of Your Life and Making It Better [Secure]
by Melody Beattie
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Bestselling author Melody Beattie returns with a message of hope for difficult times, offering a blueprint for navigating the path of choice, from our everyday concerns to our moments of deepest despair. This unique collection of profoundly moving personal stories and inspirational prose demonstrates the capacity of the human spirit to overcome suffering through the cultivation of awareness and acceptance, heart and vulnerability, service and surrender. Our ability to determine our most authenti... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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Discover Your Genius: How to Think Like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds [Secure]
by Michael J. Gelb
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PerfectBound eBook extras: "Works and Days: Timelines of Genius" and a bibliography not available in the print edition.
Imagine unleashing your creativity by letting your imagination enjoy the benefits of the type of mental play that helped inspire the theory of relativity. Or evaluating your business climate with the combination of keen observation and an open mind that yielded the theory of evolution. Or navigating your life path with the same love of knowledge and truth that spawned all of... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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Drinking: A Love Story [Secure]
by Caroline Knapp
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Fifteen million Americans a year are plagued with alcoholism. Five million of them are women. Many of them, like Caroline Knapp, started in their early teens and began to use alcohol as "liquid armor," a way to protect themselves against the difficult realities of life. In this extraordinarily candid and revealing memoir, Knapp offers important insights not only about alcoholism, but about life itself and how we learn to cope with it. (Published: 2001)
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