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Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals
by James AltucherThe entrepreneur, angel investor, and bestselling author of Choose Yourself busts the 10,000-hour rule of achieving mastery, offering a new mindset and dozens of techniques that will inspire any professional—no matter their age or managerial level—to pursue their passions and quickly acquire the skills they need to succeed and achieve their dreams.We live in a hierarchical world where experience has traditionally been the key to promotion. But that period is over! Straight, clear-cut career trajectories no longer exist. Industries disappear, job descriptions change, and people’s interests and passions evolve. The key to riding this wave, entrepreneur James Altucher advises, is to constantly be curious about what’s next, to be comfortable with uncertainty so you can keep navigating the rough waters ahead, and most important, to pursue the things that interest you.In Skip the Line, he reveals how he went from struggling and depressed to making his personal, financial, and creative dreams come true, despite—and perhaps due to—his many failures along the way. Altucher combines his personal story with concrete—and unorthodox—insights that work. But Skip the Line isn’t about hacks and shortcuts—it’s about transforming the way you think, work, and live, letting your interests guide your learning, time, and resources. It’s about allowing yourself to do what comes naturally; the more you do what you love, the better you do it. While showing you how to approach change and crisis, Altucher gives you tools to help easily execute ideas, become an expert negotiator, attract the attention of those around you, scale promising ideas, and improve leadership—all of which will catapult you higher than you ever thought possible and at a speed that everyone will tell you is impossible.
Skogluft: Norwegian Secrets for Bringing Natural Air and Light into Your Home and Office to Dramatically Improve Health and Happiness
by Jorn ViumdalThe simple, easy to understand Norwegian method for bringing nature into your home and office to help your health and mood.For millions of years, humans developed in natural environments, in close contact with sunlight, vegetation, water, and air. While we are biologically and physiologically similar to our Stone Age ancestors, most of us spend nearly all of our lives indoors, removed from the natural world. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors in or near nature delivers emotional, psychological, and physical benefits. Jorn Viumdal is on a mission to bring a natural living environment back to the home and workplace. In Skogluft—which translates to” forest air”—he draws on data from the University of Environmental Research and Bioscience in Norway and three decades of NASA research to reveal how a carefully chosen selection of plants grown and placed in a specific way indoors can dramatically improve health, reduce fatigue, strengthen the immune system, and enhance concentration, communication, and vitality. Having these plants around us can help improve how our bodies feel and prevent disease, make us happier and calmer, and increase our efficiency and productivity.Skogluft teaches you how to transform any wall in a home or office into a living wall to help remove toxins from the air, reduce stress, and strengthen the immune system. Viumdal explains which plants improve overall health and release different gases for optimal well-being. All the vegetation can be found in local nurseries or stores and online. Following Viumdal’s method, you will feel better, have more energy, and lift your spirits as you add natural beauty into your world.
Skull Session: Mastering the Mental Game in Sports, Work, and Life
by Scott CochranThe most famous strength and conditioning coach in college football uses his story of hitting rock bottom and clawing his way back to success to inspire audiences in life, business and sports. Few names in college football command respect like Scott Cochran, affectionately known as "Coach Yeah," the 8-time National Championship-winning strength and conditioning coach whose booming voice and relentless energy turned boys into champions at Alabama and Georgia. But behind the rings, ESPN appearances, and hall-of-fame-level hype, Cochran faced an opponent far tougher than any SEC rival: addiction.Skull Session is his no-holds-barred account of rising to the top, falling hard, and clawing his way back with faith, grit, and the unwavering belief that champions are built in the mind as well as on the field. If Cochran is known for anything, it&’s using his distinct voice to turn go-getters into champions. In this motivational book, Cochran blends raw personal testimony with the essential principles that have shaped some of the NFL's greatest stars, including Derrick Henry, Julio Jones, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. This is a playbook for life. Each chapter centers on a core principle learned in what Cochran calls "skull sessions"—mental-development meetings that taught his players (and himself) to confront their fears, failures, and ambitions head-on. From his near-fatal overdose to his spiritual reawakening, Cochran reveals how he rebuilt his life one day at a time. Perfect for sports fans, self-improvement readers, and anyone seeking redemption, Skull Session is the ultimate underdog story. It's a testament to the truth that no matter how many times you fall, you can rise again—and rise stronger.
Sky High Faith
by Ken GaubLiving life with a positive outlook is a chore for some of us. We want success and happiness, but attaining it requires us to scramble over the sharp rocks of disillusionment and dodge boulders made of setbacks. Now, Ken Gaub has written a book that will catapult you above the mountaintop. Sky High Faith outlines 20 Success Secrets for achieving success in this life. They're "secrets" because so few apply them! Practical and inspirational tips for strengthening relationships, motivating yourself and others in business, and personal peace are offered in a unique style that can only be Ken Gaub. The author's exuberance, wit, and drive to succeed in life will drag you out of the valley to a place where your goals are waiting for a mountaintop experience. This book will refresh you in a truly special way, high above the resting place of failure.
Slam-Dunk Success: Leading from Every Position on Life's Court
by Earvin Magic" Johnson Jon Warech Byron Scott Charlie Norrisp.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Geneva} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre} Great leadership begins with great understanding. No one knows that better than basketball legend Byron Scott and lifelong business executive Charlie Norris who, respectively, won NBA championships and resurrected multimillion-dollar corporations by being team players no matter their position. Whether it's on the basketball court, in the boardroom, or in everyday life, getting to the heads and hearts of people is paramount to getting the most out of them. In SLAM-DUNK SUCCESS, Scott and Norris share their parallel formulas for victory and prove that, with the right tools, winning can happen anywhere. As a player Scott won three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, and as coach he twice took the New Jersey Nets to the NBA Finals and won Coach of the Year honors with the New Orleans Hornets. With every team his role changed, but his winning mentality never faltered. As CEO of McKesson Water, Charlie Norris turned a $200 million-dollar company into a company that sold ten years later for $1.1 billion dollars and, as chairman of the board of Freshpet, he helped lead the start-up from early stage testing to become a publicly traded company with a market value of over $350 million. In each job, he led with the same amount of conviction and care. Their book-which grew from their unlikely friendship and realization that two men from completely different backgrounds could have the same leadership ideals-breaks down their keys to motivating others, negotiating deals, and creating prosperity from scratch. Their blueprint includes lessons on listening, turning failure into learning opportunities, and delegating authority with extreme precision. Leadership is a full-time job and Byron Scott and Charlie Norris's story is a guidebook for leaders in all fields and in any position looking to better both their careers and lives. Champions are formed when people make those around them better and this book shows how you can be a winner every day.
Slave No More: Conquering the Master Within
by Paul A. HendersonThrough the sharing of true stories, Slave No More teaches how to overcome life circumstances and live a life free from belief in limitation. Slave No More is the story of a young adult, Bobby, who is continuously dominated by impressions of his earlier life circumstances. His struggle with a work project brings back memories of challenges with his family, school failures, and disappointments in his athletic career. The overwhelming thoughts are hindering him from completing the task at hand. His good friend introduces Bobby to his mentor, Mr. J, a wise, older man who helps Bobby break free from enslaving thoughts. Through his memorable weekend with Mr. J, Bobby has enlightening conversations with him, his wife, and their friends. With generosity and insight, these people share stories of overcoming their challenging circumstances with Bobby. Mr. J helps extract the principles from each tale so that Bobby can carry them with him as he embraces his journey of freedom. By the time he returns to the apartment he shares with his friend, Bobby has begun to see the value in himself, even after failure.
Slay Like a Mother: How to Destroy What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Want
by Katherine Wintsch"Wintsch's style is brisk and forthright with enough humor to make readers laugh even as she illuminates dark corners. Although this is aimed at moms, any woman will find this enlightening and encouraging."— Booklist, STARRED review***As featured in The Wall Street Journal and Parade.com***Katherine Wintsch knows firsthand the self-doubt that rages inside modern moms. As founder and CEO of The Mom Complex, she has studied the passions and pain points of moms worldwide to help some of the largest brands develop innovative new products and services. As a working mom of two, she was running in an exhausting cycle of "never enough"—not strong enough, not thin enough, not patient enough, not "mom"enough. In Slay Like a Mother, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll discover eye-opening lessons about: THE MASK YOU'RE WEARING. The one you hide behind when you say everything is "just fine" when it's not. YOUR UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. The goal-setting tactics you're deploying to get ahead could be what's holding you back. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRUGGLING AND SUFFERING. Being a mother is a struggle ? it always has been ? but your suffering is optional. Brave, supportive, and insightful, the stories and advice in this book will encourage you to live more confidently, enjoy the present, and become your best self ? as a woman, a mother, and beyond. Perfect for fans of Girl Wash Your Face and #IMomSoHard!
Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: Ten Ways to Thrive Even When It Feels Impossible
by Malcolm Stern Ben CraibTen key teachings from renowned therapist Malcolm Stern, all distilled from his thirty years of intense group work. The book is filled with practical exercises, which are combined with real and compelling stories from the therapy room.When renowned psychotherapist Malcom Stern&’s daughter Melissa took her own life in 2014 he experienced most parents&’ worst nightmare and his grief made him challenge every aspect of his work and life. It thrust his growth and development forwards in ways he never thought possible, forcing him to confront his fears and work through his biggest blocks. The culmination of that process is: Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: 10 Ways To Thrive In An Unstable World. The book, which includes many exercises, is the distillation of over thirty years&’ experience in the therapy room and shows us that meaning can exist even in the worst tragedy. By creating a set of practices and making them central to our lives we can find passion, purpose, and meaningful happiness while navigating life&’s darkest moments in such a way that we discover the gold hidden within. There is revelation, insight, struggle, decimation, devastation and winning through against all odds in these stories of ordinary people with extraordinary challenges facing them. Key teachings include Find Your Radar, Create a Sangha, The Ricochet Effect, Allow Your Relationships to Educate You, and Befriend Death. The reader will be transported into the powerful atmosphere of the therapy room and be left inspired and motivated to make courageous changes in their own lives
Slaying the Dragon: How to Turn Your Small Steps to Great Feats
by Michael JohnsonThis is a book about Olympic racer Michael Johnson, and his achievements, secrets to success, techniques, personal and professional life. This is a book about how to identify what you really want and how to get there; to set goals based on realism and confidence; to work with discipline and resolve; to learn from the requisite failures and the too-early successes; and to achieve a clarity of focus.
Slaying the Giants in Your Life: You Can Win the Battle and Live Victoriously
by Dr. David JeremiahFight fear, destroy discouragement, win against worry, and disarm your doubts.The Bible warns us of "giants in the land," and whether they're literal like Goliath or figurative like fear, loneliness, and temptation, their goal is the same: to crush God's people. Beloved Bible teacher and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah shows you how to stand up to these bullies and win—with God's help!Whichever giant is intimidating you, the message of Slaying the Giants in Your Life is that God has the strength to bring you victory. You never walk alone and never have to live defeated. Learn to:Fight your fearDestroy your discouragementLiberate yourself from lonelinessWin against worryGuard against guiltResist your resentmentThese are daunting giants, but thankfully you have access to God&’s Word, which is a wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and power. With God on your side, you never walk alone or in weakness. Stand against the giants that seek to discourage you!
Sleekify!
by Myatt Murphy Michael Olajide Adriana LimaFight fat and win with the revolutionary "no-gym" machine-free at-home workout program to sculpt, firm, and "SLEEKIFY!" your body--in as little as four weeks. When Victoria's Secret models need to look their best for a runway show or ad campaign, they call Michael Olajide, Jr. The former championship boxer has a patented fat-melting fitness program that has helped reshape the bodies of stars like Liv Tyler, Sports Illustrated model Alyssa Miller, and Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima. Now you can have Michael Olajide as your personal trainer, too. This is your chance to experience the same sculpting, firming, sleekifying results that have been turning heads on the red carpet for years. This twenty-eight-day fitness and nutrition plan--the same one Olajide gives his clients--lets you unleash your body's natural energy at home without having to invest a fortune on useless gym equipment. Instead, Olajide is in your corner every day, every step along the way--a one-man entourage urging you on as you build strength, tone muscle, and lose weight without bulking up. SLEEKIFY!'s techniques are rooted in the "sweet science" of boxing, but you don't need a class, a ring, or a punching bag. All you need is a jump rope--and the will to be your best. Equipment-free, plateau-proof, and, most important, fun, this workout puts the power in your hands. You dictate the intensity of the workout and, ultimately, your success. Had enough of what you see in the mirror? Ready to punch out stubborn belly fat and build the stronger, more streamlined body you've always wanted? Leave the machines behind and SLEEKIFY!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sleep Affirmations: 200 Phrases for a Deep and Peaceful Sleep
by Jennifer WilliamsonThe perfect bedside companion, with 200 affirmations that will help you get to sleep—and stay asleep—and wake up refreshed.One out of three American adults have trouble getting to sleep each night—chances are you’ve spent some nights either tossing and turning, or waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep. This book helps you get into the best mindset for sleep, allowing you to enjoy deeper, more restful sleep through the power of 200 short affirmations, easily accessible in a flip-through format. These soothing messages will encourage you to leave the stressors of the day behind—and get ready to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow.
Sleep For Dummies
by Clete A. KushidaImprove your health, your productivity, and your relationships—with sleep! In a world constantly on the move, it's not surprising that more and more people aren't sleeping as much as they'd like. Sleep For Dummies helps you understand the foundations of sleep and how it impacts our everyday lives. With easy-to-understand explanations and simple strategies you can start using today, this book will help you get the most out of your sleep hours. Get science-backed advice on how to get the sleep you need and explore how prioritizing your sleep health can supercharge your life, with this fun Dummies guide. Learn all about sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, dreams, and the effects of sleep deprivation on your body and brain Get the lowdown on sleep changes across the lifespan, plus sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and beyond Find out how smartwatches and other wearable sleep technology can help improve your sleep quantity and quality Wake up each morning feeling refreshed, thanks to tips to optimize your sleep. Around 62% of adults worldwide feel they don't sleep well. If you're in that group—or trying to avoid getting in—Sleep For Dummies is for you. This is also a great resource for parents who want to understand their children's sleep needs, shift workers, and anyone with sleep struggles. Look no farther for practical advice to help you get the Zs you need.
Sleep Meditations: to help tired minds unwind and drift off…
by Danielle NorthThe sleep meditations in this beautifully illustrated book are written specifically to help the reader slow down a busy mind, let go of the day and relax into a restful night's sleep. All the senses are gently engaged to enhance the process, and research now shows that imagining a sea breeze or a still lake is as mentally beneficial as being there. Similarly, meditations included help the reader to put down their worries and turn them over to the unconscious world, and welcome in calm and restoring energy.The visual design of the book has been created to enhance the relaxing reading experience, with plenty of space to breathe... Meditations include:The bridge to...Calling in cleansing energyLetting go of the dayThe easy pathCutting threadsStill lakeComing homeCandle gazingYou're ok, it's okMeeting your guidesOcean breezeMaybe it's magic...
Sleep Meditations: to help tired minds unwind and drift off… (Meditations)
by Danielle NorthThe sleep meditations in audiobook are specifically to help the listener slow down a busy mind, let go of the day and relax into a restful night's sleep. All the senses are gently engaged to enhance the process, and research now shows that imagining a sea breeze or a still lake is as mentally beneficial as being there. Similarly, meditations included help the listener to put down their worries and turn them over to the unconscious world, and welcome in calm and restoring energy.Meditations include:The bridge to...Calling in cleansing energyLetting go of the dayThe easy pathCutting threadsStill lakeComing homeCandle gazingYou're ok, it's okMeeting your guidesOcean breezeMaybe it's magic...(p) 2020 Octopus Publishing Group
Sleep Reimagined: The Fast Track To A Revitalized Life
by Pedram NavabDitch insomnia in as little as 4 weeks with this 6-step therapeutic program for better sleep. Insomnia looks different for everyone. Whether it’s caused by stress, a traumatic life event, or even a snoring partner, poor sleep can affect the quality of your waking life. But Dr. Pedram Navab wants readers to know that it’s not a lost cause—falling asleep can be just as easy as waking up. With his cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) program, paired with relatable case studies of different sleep disorders, readers are guided to new and improved sleep in as little as 4 weeks. In Sleep Reimagined, the 6-step CBT-I program teaches readers how to understand sleep, rewire their arousal system through therapeutic relaxation, practice sleep restriction and stimulus control, restructure attitudes towards sleep, use mindfulness intervention to continue cognitive components, and prevent insomnia relapse through planning. Both comprehensive and entertaining, this book is the perfect bedside companion to discover better sleep and better life.
Sleep Rituals: 100 Practices for a Deep and Peaceful Sleep
by Jennifer Williamson100 simple practices and activities to incorporate into any bedtime routine to help you fall asleep easier and wake up refreshed and renewed.Do you have trouble getting—and staying—asleep? Sleep rituals can set the mood for restful slumber and help you drift off in peace—let these recommended bedtime routines be your key to a good night’s sleep! This accessible guide offers 100 easy rituals—including sleep-friendly recipes, relaxing yoga poses, calming breathing exercises, soothing meditations, and comforting writing exercises—suited for every type of person. You can even mix and match them for a completely customized bedtime experience and find the perfect solution to banish any sleepless night. Rituals include: -Sleep-friendly recipes, like nutmeg-spiced warm milk -Soothing practices like dry brushing -Restorative yoga poses, such as Child’s Pose -Breathing exercises, like alternate nostril breathing Let Sleep Rituals help you get the good night’s sleep you’ve been dreaming of!
Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success
by Shawn StevensonShawn Stevenson is a health expert with a background in biology and kinesiology who has helped thousands of people worldwide to improve their health, through his private work as well as his #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. In his work, Shawn brings a well-rounded perspective to the perennial question: how can we feel better? In investigating complex health issues such as weight loss, chronic fatigue and hormone imbalance, Shawn realised that many health problems start with one criminally overlooked aspect of our routine - sleep. In Sleep Smarter Shawn explores the little-known and even less-appreciated facts about sleep's influence on every part of our life. Backed by the latest scientific research and packed with personal anecdotes and tips from leaders in the field of sleep research, this book depicts the dangers of insufficient sleep - from weight retention to memory loss to bad sex to increased risk of disease. In his clear, personable and relatable style Shawn offers 21 simple, immediately applicable ways for readers to take their well-being into their own hands and improve their sleep now
Sleep Through Insomnia: End the Anxiety and Discover Sleep Relief with Guided CBT-I Therapy
by Brandon PetersOverhaul your sleep in 6 short weeksWhen counting sheep fails and the hours of tossing and turning finally stack up, it's time to discover a sleeplessness solution that actually works. Reclaim your sleep, and your life, with an in-depth analysis of insomnia's causes and cures. Whether you're trying to beat your insomnia for the first time or the hundredth, this book will guide you to escaping its destructive influence.Based on the latest sleep research and Dr. Peters' extensive clinical experience, Sleep Through Insomnia is a proven 6-week cognitive behavioral therapy program that will help anyone find sleep relief. With questionnaires and exercises, this book will help you engage with and improve your sleep habits. Transform your life through CBT-I and learn how to:Understand sleep: discover the basics of healthy sleep, its role in overall well-being, and the impact of insomniaIdentify triggers: educate yourself on medical and psychiatric disorders as well as more common stressors that may stand between you and a good night's sleepBuild a routine: Develop healthy and effective behaviors for your days and nights to increase mindfulness, decrease anxiety, and invite restful sleep every nightDevelop a plan for lasting change: set goals, sustain better sleep, and prevent future relapses through a sleep program tailored to your individual needsFor chronic insomniacs, acute sufferers, or simply anyone who has struggled to fall asleep, Sleep Through Insomnia gives you the tools you need to discover refreshing sleep.
Sleep Well Every Night: A new approach to getting a good nights sleep
by Glenn HarroldOne in five of the population suffer from lack of sleep - don't be one of them!In this revolutionary, easy-to-follow six-stage programme, clinical hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold reveals how you can truly revolutionise the way you sleep.By rethinking basic lifestyle choices and using 100% natural remedies, including self-hypnosis, Harrold shows that a good night's sleep is only a step away. Sleep Well Every Night will give you the tools and knowledge to:- Understand what sleep is and why it's so important- Identify common problems and know how to tackle them- Make simple but powerful changes that will drastically improve your quality of sleep- Eliminate the hidden causes of insomniaWith practical exercises, top tips and easy-to-follow techniques, this invaluable programme will help you sleep easier, better and longer. It's time to take back control of your day and night, reclaiming your right to a good night's sleep.
Sleep Well Every Night: A new approach to getting a good night’s sleep
by Glenn HarroldOne in five of the population suffer from lack of sleep - don't be one of them!In this revolutionary, easy-to-follow six-stage programme, clinical hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold reveals how you can truly revolutionise the way you sleep.By rethinking basic lifestyle choices and using 100% natural remedies, including self-hypnosis, Harrold shows that a good night's sleep is only a step away. Sleep Well Every Night will give you the tools and knowledge to:- Understand what sleep is and why it's so important- Identify common problems and know how to tackle them- Make simple but powerful changes that will drastically improve your quality of sleep- Eliminate the hidden causes of insomniaWith practical exercises, top tips and easy-to-follow techniques, this invaluable programme will help you sleep easier, better and longer. It's time to take back control of your day and night, reclaiming your right to a good night's sleep.
Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier, More Successful Way of Life
by Hasan MeraliToddlers hold the secrets to having more fun and living a fulfilling life. These are secrets we once knew and ones that a Harvard-trained physician can help us rediscover.Terrible twos, temper tantrums, and grocery store meltdowns are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of toddlers. But pediatric emergency medicine physician and researcher Dr. Hasan Merali has long thought toddlers are among the best people in our society and adults could do well to learn from them. These extraordinary youngsters can be impulsive, yes, but with this comes a remarkable ability to take risks and ask questions—two qualities that can help us enjoy life more. Toddlers act kindly toward strangers, are eager to work with others to solve problems, and demonstrate extraordinary dedication and perseverance. These are all traits that many of us aspire to have in order to improve both our personal and professional lives. To unpack this behavior, Dr. Merali includes many humorous examples from his experience as a pediatrician and father, but the core lessons are drawn from two decades worth of fascinating and surprising studies in child psychology and development. Merali connects these studies to research about adults to create the first book to offer adults important lessons that can be gleaned from toddlers. Toddlers can teach you many things, including how to: Lose weight naturally Sleep better Build stronger friendships Improve teamwork Be more productive Have more fun, and Live a more fulfilling life Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas shows us how toddlers bring out the best in humanity and how we can, too. It&’s a whole new way of looking at and learning from toddlers.
Sleep Wise: How to Feel Better, Work Smarter, and Build Resilience
by Daniel BlumThe Center for Disease Control considers insufficient sleep a national public health epidemic-- nearly 30% of adults and two-thirds of all high school students report they regularly get insufficient sleep. Time, effort, and intention are required to keep our sleep healthy. In Sleep Wise, Dr. Daniel Blum discusses the everyday activities and habits that play a major role in shaping sleep and overall health, including physical exercise and diet. Sleep Wise incorporates sleep science, mindfulness practices related to sleep, and real-world examples and anecdotes to support a mindful, sustainable sleep practice. Anybody who has trouble sleeping will be relieved to have this enjoyable, effective manual at their bedside.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sleep and Relaxation: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-201 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by Barbara L. Heller M.S.W.Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay: Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged
by Richard Lederer Richard DowisFor years Richard Lederer has enthralled fans of the English language with his keen insights, commonsense advice, and witty presentation. Now Lederer has teamed up with Richard Dowis to take readers on another journey through the world's most wonderful, albeit perplexing, language. How many times have we all heard the word viable used in company meetings? Lederer and Dowis show us how "viable," somewhere along the line, was extracted from medical books, where it literally means "capable of living," and placed into the business lexicon, where it means. . . well, who knows? The authors clear up once and for all the confusion between lay and lie and put to rest some common myths about language. The book's finale is a ten-minute writing lesson from which everyone, from rank amateur to seasoned pro, can benefit. These and dozens of other features make this book pure pleasure for language buffs, writers, and teachers. Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay is useful and authoritative as well as fun to read, with humorous touches often popping up where least expected and most needed.