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The Art of Marriage
by Catherine BlythJoining your life with another person's, until death do you part, is perhaps the biggest decision you can take. But once the vows have been sworn, the cake has been cut, and the honeymoon is over, what are the secrets of a lasting marriage? The Art of Marriage explains why marriage matters. This timeless institution still casts its spell, not thanks to the sentimental grip of tradition, but because it eases the ups and downs of existence and makes them meaningful. Each marriage is unique, so there are no universal laws for being a good husband or wife. But Catherine Blyth's insights and anecdotes gather wisdom from history, psychology, and couples who have been there, to show how best to negotiate the three-legged obstacle race that is married life. Whether it's upturned loo-seats, badly squeezed toothpaste, in-laws who should be outlawed, rows over the rubbish, or sly, wandering eyes, you will find a solution in this entertaining survivor's guide.
The Art of Selling Yourself: The Simple Step-by-Step Process for Success in Business and Life
by Adam Riccoboni Daniel CallaghanIn today's troubled economic market, everything is a tough sell. From products to services, everyone is consuming less as they tighten their belts. In this respect, it's easy to forget that the job interview is becoming more and more like the showroom-where the interview itself is the pitch, and the product you're selling is yourself. The Art of Selling Yourself will provide you with the know-how you need to navigate today's tough business terrain and achieve success in your career and your life. It shows exactly how uniquely successful people-from Mark Zuckerberg to Warren Buffet-have achieved success, and provides you with the latest management knowledge from leading academies and universities. With an easy to use, 10-step process, this audiobook will assist you in: Having more confidence Swiftly recovering from challenging setbacks Taking control by letting go of anxiety Networking not just for business, but for pleasure Conversing comfortably on topics that may be a bit out of your reach Succeeding in areas you never previously considered by moving our of your comfort zone Creating lasting, genuine connections with others Enjoying your job while taking real satisfaction from your workplace And much more! In short, this audiobook will make you a pro at selling your most important asset-yourself!
The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It
by Dennis Merritt JonesWhat if we could learn to accept I don't know and embrace the possibility that the future is full of mystery, excitement, and unlimited opportunity? The Art of Uncertainty is an invitation to the reader to consider its essential message: learning to love the unknown by staying present in the moment. If the difficulties of recent years have taught us anything-particularly those who "did everything right" and still saw it all fall apart-it's that none of us has as much control over our lives as we believe. The only thing we can control is our next thought. What if we could learn how to be at peace with uncertainty and embrace the possibility that the future is full of mystery, excitement, and unlimited opportunity? What if we discovered that a new paradigm can be more fulfilling, more rewarding, and more peaceful than what we have known? Living in the I don't know and loving it is an art form we can all master, and The Art of Uncertainty is the perfect guidebook.
The Art of War for Dating
by Eric RogellFor centuries, man has studied the ancient art of war before heading into battle--obsessively planning, strategically theorizing, and meticulously executing. If only he did that before trying to pick up women.Just as they turn to Sun Tzu's honored text for military guidance, they can sharpen their dating skills by adapting the good general's advice. But since every guy hitting the bar on Saturday night isn't a seasoned warrior, this book has done the heavy lifting. By dissecting Sun Tzu's original text, extracting his core wisdom, and applying it to picking up women, this book teaches you how to win the battle of the sexes.A woman might not be an enemy to conquer--but she is a prize to win over.
The Available Parent
by Dr John Duffy Thomas PhelanTeenagers are left feeling unheard and misunderstood, and parents are left feeling bewildered by the changes in their child at adolescence and their sudden lack of effectiveness as parents. The parent has become unavailable, the teen responds in kind, and a negative, often destructive cycle of communication begins. Well, the truth of the matter is, you can physically be right next to someone and still not really be available to them. If you need them to be something they're not, if you are harsh, criticizing and judging, if your anxiety is center stage, then you are not truly available.The available parent of a teenager is open to discussion, offering advice and problem-solving, but not insisting on it. He allows his child to make some mistakes, setting limits, primarily where health and safety are concerned. He never lectures - he is available but not controlling. The available parent is self-aware, and keeps his own emotions in check when dealing with his teen. He is unconditionally loving and accepting, and open to new and different ways of thinking. As such, he is neither cruel nor dismissive, ever. The available parent is fun and funny, and can bring levity to the most stressful situation. All of that is to say, there are no conditions to his availability - it is absolute. The available parent fosters an extraordinary teenager.We have a tendency today to over-parent, micro-manage, and under-appreciate our adolescents. Imagine for a moment shifting the dynamic in your relationship. If you can get there as a parent, you can begin to enjoy a healthy, satisfying, exciting new kind of relationship with your teenager, a relationship with a foundation not of fear, but of radical optimism. Dr. John Duffy's The Available Parent is a revolutionary approach to taking care of teens and tweens.And we can all breathe easier as a thirteenth birthday approaches.
The Beautiful Generation: Asian Americans and the Cultural Economy of Fashion
by Thuy Linh Nguyen TuSince the 1990s, young Asian Americans including Doo-Ri Chung, Derek Lam, Thakoon Panichgul, Alexander Wang, and Jason Wu have emerged as leading fashion designers. They have won prestigious awards, been chosen to head major clothing labels, and had their designs featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and other fashion magazines. At the same time that these designers were rising to prominence, the fashion world was embracing Asian chic. During the 1990s, "Asian" shapes, fabrics, iconography, and colors filled couture runways and mass-market clothing racks. In The Beautiful Generation, Thuy Linh Nguyen Tu explores the role of Asian American designers in New York's fashion industry, paying particular attention to how they relate to the garment workers who produce their goods and to Asianness as a fashionable commodity. She draws on conversations with design students, fashion curators, and fashion publicists; interviews with nearly thirty Asian American designers who have their own labels; and time spent with those designers in their shops and studios, on their factory visits, and at their fashion shows. The Beautiful Generation links the rise of Asian American designers to historical patterns of immigration, racial formation, and globalized labor, and to familial and family-like connections between designers and garment workers.
The Beauty Blueprint: 8 Steps To Building The Life And Look Of Your Dreams
by Michelle PhillipsHave you lost touch with the woman you want to be? When you look in the mirror, do you see your authentic self? Perhaps the pursuit of success and physical beauty hasn't produced the rewards you've yearned for. In your 20s and 30s, you may have been caught up in your "getting years"-focused on getting a career, a husband, a home, and children. After years of sacrifice and goal-oriented living, you may realize that although you might have wanted everything you have . . . you don't have everything you want. Perhaps you've put your dreams aside and have lost touch with what makes you uniquely gorgeous. Are you ready to finally create your ultimate life and look? You don't need a makeover . . . you need a transformation! The Beauty Blueprint is a powerful and practical guide that will help you rediscover who you are from the inside out and reclaim the essence of what makes you beautiful. It's not just about changing your wardrobe, your hair, or your cosmetics; it's about embracing your true beauty and living authentically. Celebrity makeup artist and life coach Michelle Phillips reveals why looking good is merely a by-product of feeling great . . . and shows you how to do just that!
The Best Life List: Your Itemized Guide to the Good Life
by Dee Dee ClermontWhich books belong on every woman's bookshelf? Can you really plan a safe solo vacation? How can you take control in any emergency?Finally, life's essential decisions and directions are gathered in one place! In this all-purpose guide to everything, you will find sage advice, practical tips, and fun solutions boiled down into 298 lists, including:Extend Your Life by Ten Good YearsWork Smarter, Not LongerDress Your Closet WellKnow That He Loves You, Even If He Rarely Says ItMake It Chic--On the Cheap!Thank People You Never Think of ThankingAnd so many more! No matter your job, lifestyle, or fashion taste, you can finally have all the secrets to living the good life in one book!
The Best Life Stories
by Editors of Reader's DigestCarefully selected from more than 6,500 essays, this wonderful collection of more than 80 stories reveals pure, common wisdom at its best, shared by ordinary people who look at life in an extraordinary way. From heartbreaking accounts to amusing snapshots, The Best Life Stories will leave you feeling hopeful, resilient, and optimistic that happiness can be found even in the darkest moments. Born out of a Reader's Digest Facebook contest that challenged readers to write their life stories in 150 words or less, this book features the editors' Top Picks, such as the inspirational tale of . . . one father's desolation and the renewal he found in his family's faith and love. one woman's ability to let go of her abusive past after rescuing an abused dog. a mother's pride in a life-changing decision made by her autistic daughter. a breast cancer patient's realization that her identity goes way beyond her diagnosis. a free-spirited woman's choice to live on her own terms. a young girl's proud recognition of her grandfather's simple but profound legacy. Plainspoken and honest, The best Life Stories will help you discover the meaning of life, the simple joy in the every day.
The Best Meditations on the Planet: 100 Techniques to Beat Stress, Improve Health, and Create Happiness—in Just Minutes a Day
by Skye Alexander Dr. Martin Hart“A thoroughly modern, personally unique encyclopedia for specific meditations for physical, emotional and spiritual health and healing.” —C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and president of Holos Institutes of HealthThe Best Meditations on the Planet gives you one hundred meditations that can be used to improve your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Rewire your brain for happiness, to bolster your immune system against illness, or decrease anxiety.There are unique meditations for just about everything; like #23 Manage Anger by Disconnecting Your Buttons; #49 Improve Your Athletic Ability; or #85 Unblock Your Creativity.If you’ve always wanted to reap the benefits of meditation but were concerned that it is too hard or takes too much time, we’ll get you meditating and experiencing benefits immediately.
The Best Thing About My Ass Is That It's Behind Me
by Lisa Ann WalterActress and comic Lisa Ann Walter offers a hilarious, star-studded collection of essays encouraging women to laugh at what they can't change, enjoy a guilty pleasure or two, and finally accept the lives and the bodies they're in now. The star of shows like Abbott Elementary and movies like The Parent Trap, Shall We Dance, and Bruce Almighty delivers a warm, wry, honest, and effective exhortation to find happiness where you are, in a serenity prayer for today’s woman that’s perfect for fans of Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, Valerie Bertinelli’s Losing It and Chelsea Handler’s My Horizontal Life.
The Big Book of Small Stuff: 100 of the Best Inspirations from Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
by Richard CarlsonThe best of the best from the publishing phenomenon Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--in time for the series' tenth anniversary!When Richard Carlson wrote Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in January 1997, he had no way of knowing it would be the beginning of an unrivaled publishing success story. The book was the #1 New York Times bestseller for two full years, an unprecedented feat, and to date has more than nine million copies in print. A series of Don't Sweat books followed, each garnering impressive sales in their own right. Now, in time for the tenth anniversary of that first publication, Carlson has created The Big Book of Small Stuff, a best-of collection drawn from the series.It features pieces beloved by Calrson and his millions of fans, classic tales of inspiration and success like: Make Peace with Imperfection, Allow Yourself to Be Bored, Praise and Blame Are All the Same, See the Innocence, and more.
The Big Secret for the Small Investor: A New Route to Long-term Investment Success
by Joel GreenblattWhen it comes to investing in the stock market, investors have plenty of options: 1. They can do it themselves. Trillions of dollars are invested this way.(Of course, the only problem here is that most people have no idea how to analyze and choose individual stocks. Well, not really the only problem. Most investors have no idea how to construct a stock portfolio, most have no idea when to buy and sell, and most have no idea how much to invest in the first place.) 2. They can give it to professionals to invest. Trillions of dollars are invested this way. (Unfortunately most professionals actually underperform the market averages over time. In fact, it may be even harder to pick good professional managers than it is to pick good individual stocks.) 3. They can invest in traditional index funds. Trillions of dollars are also invested this way. (The problem is that investing this way is seriously flawed--and almost a guarantee of subpar investment returns over time.) 4. They can read The Big Secret for the Small Investor and do something else. Not much is invested this way. Yet... Let top hedge fund manager, Columbia business school professor, former Fortune 500 chairman and New York Times bestselling author, Joel Greenblatt, take you on a journey that will reveal the Big Secret for both individual and professional investors. Based on path-breaking new research, find out how anyone can beat the market, the index funds and the experts by following a new approach that relies on the principles of value investing, common sense and quantitative discipline. Along the way, learn where "value" comes from, how markets work, and what really happens on Wall Street. By journey's end, small investors (and even not-so-small investors) will have found their way to some excellent new investment choices.
The Book for Dangerous Women: A Guide to Modern Life (Books That Changed the World)
by Clare ConvilleA &“stunningly funny&” encyclopedia of practical wisdom on marriage, infidelity, motherhood, sex, fashion, friendship, work, self-discovery, and more (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Featuring more than five hundred entries of sage advice, The Book for Dangerous Women shows us how to get through life with a little grace and a lot of fun—from how to accept compliments to when to wear &“cami-knickers&” to how to deal with ambivalence (toward lovers, friends, or foes), and why owning a cat and a fancy dress may be more fulfilling than sex.Like a dictionary, topics are cross-referenced and many include insights from the famed and infamous, such as Oscar Wilde, Coco Chanel, Mae West, Eve Ensler, Albert Camus, Anaïs Nin, and William Shakespeare. A typical progression of entries is: Affairs, Age, Arrangements, Bananas, Beauty, and Beds, followed by Bereavement, Birthdays, BFs, Blueberries, and Bolt Holes.From those conversations and counseling sessions with your mother, sisters, daughters, and friends to those moments in life that only women can understand, The Book for Dangerous Women is the grown-up and contemporary reference book every woman needs. &“Celebrates the art of being fabulous and female at fifteen, fifty, and far beyond.&” —Daily Telegraph
The Book of (Even More) Awesome
by Neil PasrichaIT ONLY GETS AWESOMER Neil Pasricha of 1000awesomethings.com presents a brand-new collection of things that make you go AWESOME!... When a baby falls asleep on you The first couple hours of the road trip The smell of Play-Doh The sound of snow crunching under your boots
The Book of (Even More) Awesome
by Neil PasrichaIT ONLY GETS AWESOMER Neil Pasricha of 1000awesomethings.com presents a brand-new collection of things that make you go AWESOME!... When a baby falls asleep on you The first couple hours of the road trip The smell of Play-Doh The sound of snow crunching under your boots
The Book of (Holiday) Awesome
by Neil PasrichaThere's nothing like the holidays. They bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in everyone. Luckily, Neil Pasricha is here to remind us that not only are the holidays great, but there's actually even more to celebrate than we realize. From Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, to other holidays throughout the year, such as Mother's Day and Thanksgiving, The Book of (Holiday) Awesome will show you why holidays are...AWESOME. Making the first footprint in fresh snow When the in-laws leave Waking up and realizing it's Christmas Just barely wrapping a gift with that tiny scrap of leftover wrapping paper When they finally stop playing Christmas songs on the radio Knowing "Kwanzaa" is worth more Scrabble points than "Hanukkah" or "Christmas"
The Book of (Holiday) Awesome
by Neil PasrichaThere’s nothing like the holidays. They bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in everyone. Luckily, Neil Pasricha is here to remind us that not only are the holidays great, but there’s actually even more to celebrate than we realize. From Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, to other holidays throughout the year, such as Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving, The Book of (Holiday) Awesome will show you why holidays are…AWESOME. <P><P> * Making the first footprint in fresh snow<P> * When the in-laws leave<P> * Waking up and realizing it’s Christmas<P> * Just barely wrapping a gift with that tiny scrap of leftover wrapping paper<P> * When they finally stop playing Christmas songs on the radio<P> * Knowing “Kwanzaa” is worth more Scrabble points than “Hanukkah” or “Christmas”
The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want By Being Present in the Life You Have
by Mark NepoThe Book of Awakening provides small doses of what really matters: simple truths and stories from everyday lives, plus inspiration from the great wisdom traditions.Each day's entry is accompanied by commonplace yet profound practices, designed to help us live the life we want by being present to the life we have. For, in the words of St Francis of Assisi, 'You are that which you are seeking.'A daily guide for authentic living in hard times, The Book of Awakening is a book to keep your head high, your heart open and your feet on the ground. 'It is true,' Nepo writes, 'If you can't see what you're looking for, see what's there. It's enough.'
The Book of Better: Life with Diabetes Can't Be Perfect. Make It Better.
by Chuck EichtenI have diabetes. I&’ve lived with it for years and years. I&’ve done everything to learn as much as I can about it. I&’ve made more idiot mistakes—accidentally and on purpose—with diabetes than you think would be safe. I&’ve managed to stay very healthy. And by some standards, my life is pretty &“normal.&” Throughout my extended career as a person with diabetes, the most important fact I have learned is that ANY BIT BETTER (…3%...5%...28%...91%...) IS STILL BETTER. It might be the most important thing you can know about your diabetes. Maybe we can&’t make it go away. Maybe we can&’t make it perfect. Maybe we&’re still mad that we got stuck with it. But we absolutely CAN make it BETTER. It&’s not always easy, but it&’s not complicated either. Diabetes gets Better if you make it Better.
The Boy Who Met Jesus: Segatashya Emmanuel of Kibeho
by Immaculée IlibagizaIt's the greatest story never told: that of a boy who met Jesus and dared to ask Him all the questions that have consumed mankind since the dawn of time. His name was Segatashya. He was a shepherd born into a penniless and illiterate pagan family in the most remote region of Rwanda. He never attended school, never saw a bible, and never set foot in a church. Then one summer day in 1982 while the 15-year-old was resting beneath a shade tree, Jesus Christ paid him a visit. Jesus asked the startled young man if he'd be willing to go on a mission to remind mankind how to live a life that leads to heaven. Segatashya accepted the assignment on one condition: that Jesus answer all his questions-and all the questions of those he met on his travels-about faith, religion, the purpose of life, and the nature of heaven and hell. Jesus agreed to the boy's terms, and Segatashya set off on what would become one of the most miraculous journeys in modern history. Although he was often accused of being a charlatan and beaten as a result, Segatashya's innocent heart and powerful spiritual wisdom quickly won over even the most cynical of critics. Soon, this teenage boy who had never learned to read or write was discussing theology with leading biblical scholars and advising pastors and priests of all denominations. He became so famous in Rwanda that the Catholic Church investigated his story. The doctors and psychiatrists who examined Segatashya all agreed that they were witnessing a miracle. His words and simple truths converted thousands of hearts and souls wherever he went. Before his death during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Segatashya continued his travels and conversations with Jesus for eight years, asking Him what we all want to know:· Why were we created? · Why must we suffer? · Why do bad things happen to good people? · When will the world end?· Is there life after death? · How do we get to Heaven? The answers to these and many other momentous, life-changing questions are revealed in this riveting book, which is the first full account of Segatashya's remarkable life story. Written with grace, passion, and loving humor by Immaculée Ilibagiza, Segatashya's close friend and a survivor of the Rwandan holocaust herself, this truly inspirational work is certain to move you in profound ways. No matter what your faith or religious beliefs, Segatashya's words will bring you comfort and joy, and prepare your heart for this life . . . and for life everlasting.
The Breakup Bible
by Rachel SussmanBreakups are an unfortunate but inevitable part of every woman's life, and there's no denying that the heartache experienced after the ending of a serious relationship can be excruciating. But it doesn't have to feel insurmountable, and there is always hope to be found. In The Breakup Bible, psychotherapist and breakup expert Rachel Sussman reveals the secrets every woman needs to get her life back on track. Drawing on hundreds of counseling sessions she's conducted with women at all stages of recovery, Sussman developed a proven 3-phase process for healing from a breakup. The Breakup Bible takes women through Healing, Understanding, and Transformation, with new perspectives and advice from real, healed women at each step. Sussman's plan for getting over the end of a relationship is revolutionary and sound, complete with steps for creating a personalized Love Map, a vital and groundbreaking tool for moving on after a breakup. The Breakup Bible proves that it is possible to not only survive a breakup, but to emerge from one as an even stronger, empowered woman. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Bucolic Plague: How Two Manhattanites Became Gentlemen Farmers
by Josh Kilmer-Purcell“I adore the Beekman boys’ story. Their unlikely story of love, the land, and a herd of goats is hilariously honest. If these two can go from Manhattan to a goat farm in upstate New York, then I can’t help feeling there is hope for us all.” –Alice Waters “Kilmer-Purcell’s genius lies in his ability to blindside the reader with heart-wrenching truths in the midst of the most outlandish scenarios. He makes you laugh until you care.” — Armistead Maupin Michael Perry (Coop, Truck: A Love Story) meets David Sedaris (Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim) in this follow-up to Josh Kilmer-Purcell’s beloved New York Times bestselling debut memoir, I Am Not Myself These Days—another riotous, moving, and entirely unique story of his attempt to tackle the next phase of life with his partner… on a goat farm in upstate New York.
The Business Wisdom of Steve Jobs: 250 Quotes from the Innovator Who Changed the World
by Alan Ken ThomasSteve Jobs, CEO of Apple Inc., was truly one of this generation's most innovative and forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Apple, under his vision and direction, changed the way people interact with each other and think about technology. Known as much for his genius as his privacy, the advice and knowledge he did share with the world gives exclusive insight into the most important man of the past century. "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma-which is living with the results of other people's thinking." "We have always been shameless about stealing great ideas." "The cure for Apple is not cost-cutting. The cure for Apple is to innovate its way out of its current predicament." "Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything-all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure-these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important."
The Call of Sedona
by Ilchi LeeThe Call of Sedona speaks to anyone seeking greater fulfillment and deeper meaning in their lives. With practical advice on meditation and profound insights on the healing power of the earth, this book gives you the guidance you need to embark on your own journey of the heart. If you haven't been to Sedona, this book will urge you to travel to this blessed place. If you have been to Sedona--or even if you live there now-- this book will deepen the love you hold for the wonders of the land. Wherever you are, let this book show you how to experience the spirit of Sedona and make a true connection with your heart.spirit of Sedona--even from your own home. Join Lee on a journey of meditation in the best places in and around Sedona, and open yourself to the Sedona spirit. The destination? The most beautiful place of all--our authentic self.