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Sustainable Happiness: Live Simply, Live Well, Make a Difference
by Sarah Van GelderWe're bombarded by messages telling us that bigger and better things are the keys to happiness—but after we pile up the stuff and pile on the work hours, we end up exhausted and broke on a planet full of trash. Sarah van Gelder and her colleagues at YES! Magazine have been exploring the meaning of real happiness for eighteen years. Here they offer fascinating research, in-depth essays, and compelling personal stories by visionaries such as Annie Leonard, Matthieu Ricard, and Vandana Shiva, showing us that real well-being is found in supportive relationships and thriving communities, opportunities to make a contribution, and the renewal we receive from a thriving natural world. In the pages of this book, you'll find creative and practical ways to cultivate a happiness that is nurturing, enduring, and life affirming.
Sustainable Home: Practical Projects, Tips and Advice for Maintaining a More Eco-Friendly Household
by Christine LiuA stylish, inspirational, and practical guide to maintaining a more environmentally friendly household—includes eighteen projects both big and small.Sustainable lifestyle blogger and professional Christine Liu takes you on a tour through the rooms of your home—the living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom—offering tips, tricks, and 18 step-by-step projects designed to help you lead a more low-impact lifestyle.From guidance on decluttering and living minimally to advice about plant-based foods to tips on repairing old clothes, this book touches every aspect of home life. Whether it’s by making your own toothpaste, converting to renewable energy sources, reducing your consumption of plastic, growing your own herb garden, or upcycling old pieces of furniture, the projects in this book offer numerous ways—both large and small—to make a difference.
Sustainable Living with Environmental Risks
by Nobuhiro Kaneko Shinji Yoshiura Masanori KobayashiWe are not free from environmental risks that accompany the development of human societies. Modern economic development has accelerated environmental pollution, caused loss of natural habitats, and modified landscapes. These environmental changes have impacted natural systems: water and heat circulation, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity. These changes in natural systems degrade ecosystem services and subsequently increase environmental risks for humans. Environmental risks, therefore, are not only human health risks by pollution, climatic anomalies and natural disasters, but also degradation of ecosystem services on which most people are relying for their lives. We cannot entirely eliminate the risks, because it is not possible to attain zero impact on the environment, but we need to find a mechanism that minimizes environmental risks for human sustainably. This is the idea of the interdisciplinary framework of "environmental risk management" theory, which advocates harmony between economic development and environmental conservation. Based on this theory, the Sustainable Living with Environmental Risk (SLER) programme, adopted by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as one of its strategic programmes, has been training graduate students at the Yokohama National University, Japan, from 2009 to 2013 to become future environmental leaders who will take the initiative in reducing the level of environmental risks and in protecting natural resources in the developing nations of Asia and Africa. This book provides students and teachers of this new academic field with a comprehensive coverage of case studies of environmental risks and their practical management technologies not only in Japan but also in developing nations in Asia and Africa.
Sustainable Minimalism: Embrace Zero Waste, Build Sustainability Habits That Last, and Become a Minimalist Without Sacrificing the Planet
by Stephanie Marie SeferianThe Aspiring Minimalist’s Guide to Living Consciously and Contributing to a “Greener” Tomorrow“This is the perfect book for people that want to find a realistic roadmap to sustainable living.” ?The Holistic MillennialEco-minimalism is a hot-button issue right now, and for good reason.Living a life with less can be the key to saving our precious planet.Break the consumption cycle. There’s so much to do, and way too much to buy. Whether it’s through late night TV ads, social media, or other sources of influence, we are addicted to buying and then storing things. Sometimes we consume with no regret and other times we realize that we’re doing more harm than good to our wallets and our homes. It’s a constant cycle?one that many are longing to break. Who wants their hard-earned money to go toward something that soon ends up in a landfill?A guide to eco-minimalism with a plan that is realistic. Manufacturing "stuff" exploits Earth's precious (and finite) resources. And then there's the harsh reality of where it all goes. Our discarded possessions ultimately head to landfills and contribute to environmental pollution, releasing greenhouse gases during breakdown and decomposition. Sustainable Minimalism is the solution. Empower yourself to incrementally incorporate the tenets of sustainable minimalism into your home and life. Learn to master the easiest tasks first and build upon your successes?a practical and stress-free process. Now that’s sustainable!A blueprint for sustainability and stress management:How to gain greater mental clarity and increase your free time with fewer possessionsEnvironmentally friendly ways of decluttering and organizingWays to improve your financial stability, while going green at the same timeHow to get organized and operate a zero-waste homeIf you enjoyed books like Zero Waste Home, The Minimalist Home, or The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you’ll love Sustainable Minimalism.
Sustainable Social, Economic and Environmental Revitalization in Multan City
by Adalberto Del Bo Daniele Fabrizio BignamiThis book describes six months of initial intensive activities within a motivating multidisciplinary project to achieve sustainable social, economic, and environmental revitalization in the historic core of Multan City, Pakistan. The project is managed by Fondazione Politecnico di Milano within the framework of the "Pakistan-Italian Debt for Development Swap Agreement" and has five components: a livelihood improvement program, a living conditions improvement program, revitalization of physical assets, establishment of a Pakistan-Italian resource centre in Multan, and an Italian collaboration program for training and capacity building. All aspects are covered in this book, which provides a comprehensive account of progress in this excellent example of cross-cultural cooperation between a Western and an Eastern country in regenerating an historic populated site.
Sustainable Success with Stakeholders
by Sybille Sachs Edwin Ruhli Isabelle KernThis book shows managers how they can identify their stakeholders and cooperate with them in a mutually successful and satisfying way. It includes numerous examples from case studies and international firms, illustrating the stepping stones to a comprehensive stakeholder management.
Sustainable World SourceBook
by Sustainable World CoalitionThe Sustainable World SourceBook is designed to support readers in finding pathways for effective individual and group action. It cuts through the glut of information, providing a clear, concise overview of the most important issues and aspects of sustainability that everyone needs to know.
Sustainably Delicious: Making the World a Better Place, One Recipe at a Time
by Michel Nischan Mary GoodbodyMore than any other chef at work today, Michel Nischan creates sophisticated, modern food by embracing the food tenets of the past: Use what's readily available, celebrate variety, respect the land, and eschew waste. Whether it's explaining the virtues of secondary meat cuts, which fish are in least danger of overfishing, or how heritage bean and grain varieties help to support biodiversity as well as healthy diets, Sustainably Delicious proves that the most satisfying food comes from a passionate respect for America's culinary and environmental legacy. Many of the recipes reflect Nischan's Midwestern roots and the innate frugality that dictated his family's meals be made with humble, seasonal ingredients. In Nischan's confident hands, simple foods such as barley, celery root, and eggs shine. With recipes such as Heirloom Beet Salad with Savory Marshmallows, Tomato Rice Soup with Braised Beef Shanks, and Leg of Pasture-Raised Lamb Stuffed with Chestnuts and Dried Cranberries, Nischan's approach to farm table cuisine is anything but precious.
Sustained Leadership WBS: A Disciplined Project Approach to Building You and Your Team into Better Leaders
by Thomas G. ReidThe Sustained Leader WBS provides a comprehensive tool for assessing and improving leadership potential. A Work Breakdown Structure decomposes every part of the work to be done in a project. Through extensive research and surveys the author has identified 229 WBS elements that apply to building yourself into a sustained leader. Each element provides a self-assessment, additional resources, and a place to record personal goals and due dates giving each reader a personal program plan to build themselves into a better leader.
Susurro: Cómo escuchar la voz de Dios
by Mark Batterson¿Habla Dios todavía? ¿De que maneras? Es cierto que en la antigüedad, y de las formas más misteriosas, Dios le habló a Su pueblo. Pero ¿sigue hablándonos hoy? Mark Batterson por cierto lo cree. Y quiere presentarte los siete lenguajes del amor que Dios emplea, cada uno de ellos enteramente divino, y único. El susurro de Dios puede responder a tus preguntas más calientes, calmar tus miedos más oscuros y concretar tus sueños más grandes. ¡Descubre lo simple que es oír la voz de Dios en cada uno de los aspectos de tu vida! Él está hablando. ¡Asegúrate de saber cómo escuchar!
El sutil arte de que te importe un caraj*: Un enfoque disruptivo para vivir una buena vida
by Mark MansonDurante los últimos años, Mark Manson -en su popular blog- se ha afanado en corregir nuestras delirantes expectativas sobre nosotros mismos y el mundo. Ahora nos ofrece su toda su intrépida sabiduría en este libro pionero.Manson nos recuerda que los seres humanos somos falibles y limitados: "no todos podemos ser extraordinarios: hay ganadores y perdedores en la sociedad, y esto no siempre es justo o es tu culpa". Manson nos aconseja que reconozcamos nuestras limitaciones y las aceptemos. Esto es, según él, el verdadero origen del empoderamiento. Una vez que abrazamos nuestros temores, faltas e incertidumbres, una vez que dejamos de huir y evadir y empezamos a confrontar las verdades dolorosas, podemos comenzar a encontrar el valor, la perseverancia, la honestidad, la responsabilidad, la curiosidad y el perdón que buscamos.Este manifiesto es una refrescante bofetada, para que podamos empezar a llevar vidas más satisfechas y con los pies en la tierra.
El sutil arte de que te importe un caraj* - Segunda Edición: Un enfoque disruptivo para vivir una buena vida
by Thomas NelsonDurante los últimos años, Mark Manson -en su popular blog- se ha afanado en corregir nuestras delirantes expectativas sobre nosotros mismos y el mundo. Ahora nos ofrece su toda su intrépida sabiduría en este libro pionero.Manson nos recuerda que los seres humanos somos falibles y limitados: "no todos podemos ser extraordinarios: hay ganadores y perdedores en la sociedad, y esto no siempre es justo o es tu culpa". Manson nos aconseja que reconozcamos nuestras limitaciones y las aceptemos. Esto es, según él, el verdadero origen del empoderamiento. Una vez que abrazamos nuestros temores, faltas e incertidumbres, una vez que dejamos de huir y evadir y empezamos a confrontar las verdades dolorosas, podemos comenzar a encontrar el valor, la perseverancia, la honestidad, la responsabilidad, la curiosidad y el perdón que buscamos.Este manifiesto es una refrescante bofetada, para que podamos empezar a llevar vidas más satisfechas y con los pies en la tierra.The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we&’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let&’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn&’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let&’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.
Suze Orman's Financial Guidebook: Put the 9 Steps to Work
by Suze Orman<p>A One-on-One Financial Planning Session with Suze Orman <p>With her New York Times bestseller <i>The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom</i>, America’s leading financial expert Suze Orman transformed the concept of money forever by teaching us to recognize the emotional aspects of our relationship with it. Now, this fully revised edition of <i>Suze Orman’s Financial Guidebook</i> translates Suze’s own brand of motivation and inspiration into a user-friendly, hands-on workbook that will empower you to work through the nuts and bolts of personal finance, with Suze as your trusted adviser. <p>Updated to keep you abreast of our quickly shifting economy, you’ll find: <p> <li>Insightful exercises, quizzes, and worksheets to help you understand how your parents’ relationship with money affects yours, and what money means to you <li>Up-to-the-minute information on tax codes, IRA rules and regulations, and long-term-care insurance <li>Useful strategies for coping with the ever-changing landscape of educational costs, social security, and the stock market <li>An outline of key questions that every financial adviser should ask you upon your initial meeting <li>An in-depth analysis of all your monthly expenses, providing a realistic picture of just how much money you have to work with and how you may not be respecting your money as much as you should</li> <p> <p>Regardless of your age and income, it is never too early or too late to take control of your money. <i>Suze Orman’s Financial Guidebook</i> is the perfect companion to <i>The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom</i>, the personal finance classic that changed the way millions of Americans viewed money. Full of self-tests, thought-provoking questions, and Suze’s easy-to-understand personal finance advice, here is your empowering approach to achieving financial freedom forever, with the best guide possible.
Svegliati Pronto Al Successo
by Carla Melis S. J. ScottSCOPRI:: Perché le persone di successo riescono a completare più cose prima delle 9:00.Non riesci a raggiungere i tuoi obiettivi? Il motivo per cui la maggior parte delle persone non ci riesce è perché non segue una strategia costante. Inizia la giornata "sperando" di avere abbastanza tempo da dedicare agli obiettivi.Se osservi attentamente le persone che hanno più successo al mondo vedrai che iniziano ogni giorno con energia, pronte a conseguire qualsiasi risultato. Qual è il segreto? Ciò che fanno in modo diverso è che stabiliscono ogni giorno delle priorità, in modo da fare per prima la cosa più importante. In parole povere, le persone di successo hanno una routine mattutina che le aiuta a avere energia e a essere pronte a concentrarsi sul loro obiettivo più importante.INIZIA OGGI:: Vivi ogni giorno come se fosse l'ultimoIn "Svegliati pronto al successo" imparerai a vivere ogni giorno come se fosse l'ultimo. Non ti butterai più giù dal letto, e non sprecherai le prime ore del mattino. Imparerai invece a iniziare la giornata creando energia e imbrigliando la capacità di concentrarti su UN obiettivo fondamentale che farà la differenza.Una routine mattutina è semplice ed efficace. Si può adattare facilmente alla tua situazione e ai tuoi obiettivi. Soprattutto, è già stata testata. Troverai in questo libro le strategie collaudate che ti aiuteranno a ottenere il massimo da quelle prime ore preziose.SCARICA:: Svegliati pronto al successo - Come aumentare la tua energia e raggiungere qualsiasi obiettivo grazie a una routine mattutina"Svegliati pronto al successo" contiene un piano passo per passo per creare una potente routine mattutina.Con questa guida imparerai a:**Creare una routine serale che ti prepara per una mattina piena di energia**Usare 25 consigli per dormire tutta la notte**Seguire le 8 strategie per aumentare l'energia ogni ma
Svegliati. Un viaggio alla scoperta dell'illuminazione spirituale.
by Annarita Tranfici Helen Jane RoseEstratto della recensione di Nandita Keshavan (5 stelle) “Svegliati. Un viaggio alla scoperta dell'illuminazione spirituale” è un libro che contiene una serie di messaggi chiari e coerenti che vi aiuteranno ad aprirvi alla felicità interiore e alla spiritualità. I messaggi sono profondamente filosofici ed enfatizzano l’importanza del cambiamento, della continua evoluzione verso una maggiore consapevolezza di sé e della scoperta della pace e della forza interiore attraverso il distacco dalle illusioni e l’unione con il proprio spirito. È un messaggio forte, chiaro, che intende offrire conforto. L’autrice ha incluso molte citazioni e frasi di personaggi famosi che aggiungono valore ai temi centrali del libro, ovvero: come creare un futuro migliore per noi stessi e le nuove generazioni, come essere dei modelli migliori per i nostri bambini, come imparare a credere nel cambiamento e a sfuggire l’inganno di massa e il controllo che gli altri esercitano su di noi. Credo fermamente nella validità delle affermazioni qui presentate e anche nel valore del quadro generale qui descritto. È una lettura utile e che consiglierei non solo alle persone che approcciano per la prima volta il pensiero spirituale e sono interessate ad approfondirne i concetti essenziali, ma anche a coloro che hanno una certa familiarità con le nozioni più comuni. Lo stile della scrittura è intriso di fiducia, sincerità e realismo. Credo che grazie a questo libro, molte persone inizieranno a riflettere sulle proprie abitudini e percezioni e scoprire le verità che sono nascoste dentro di loro. Sono presenti, infatti, moltissimi spunti di riflessione che aiutano a capire come ritrovare la serenità, su quali criteri definire il nostro successo, come rispettare gli altri e il pianeta in cui viviamo e come accelerare la nostra evoluzione interiore. *Il libro è pubblicato in formato e-book e cartaceo.
Swamy Vivekanandara Jeevana Mattu Sandesha: ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದರ ಜೀವನ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂದೇಶ
by Swami Vivekananda Kendra Kannada Prakashana Mysoreಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದರ ಜೀವನ, ಅವರ ಉಪದೇಶಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕತೆ, ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾಜದ ಮೇಲಿನ ಅವರ ಅಪಾರ ಪರಿಣಾಮವನ್ನು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಅವರ ಆದರ್ಶಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಚಿಂತನೆಗಳು ಇಂದಿನ ಪೀಳಿಗೆಗೆ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆಯ ಮೂಲವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಈ ಕೃತಿಯು ಓದುಗರಿಗೆ ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜಾಗೃತಿಗೆ ದಾರಿ ತೋರಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ.
Swavikas Aur Kalarsaswad class 10 - Maharashtra Board: स्व-विकास और कलारसास्वाद विज्ञान १०वीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Pune"स्व-विकास और कलारसास्वाद" इस पुस्तक का मुख्य उद्देश्य विद्यार्थियों के समग्र विकास के लिए आवश्यक जीवन कौशल और कला के प्रति सराहना विकसित करना है। "स्व-विकास और कला रसास्वाद" पाठ्यपुस्तक विद्यार्थियों को आत्मनिरीक्षण, स्व-प्रबंधन, और विभिन्न जीवन परिस्थितियों का विश्लेषण करने की क्षमता प्रदान करती है। इसमें नागरिकता, लोकतंत्र, और सांस्कृतिक विविधता को समझने पर विशेष जोर दिया गया है। इसके अतिरिक्त, यह पुस्तक कला के विभिन्न रूपों, जैसे दृश्य और प्रदर्शन कलाओं के माध्यम से सृजनशीलता और अभिव्यक्ति के महत्व को रेखांकित करती है। पाठ्यक्रम में जीवन के हर क्षेत्र में जिम्मेदारी, संवेदनशीलता और सहयोग के मूल्यों को आत्मसात करने के लिए अनेक गतिविधियाँ और अभ्यास दिए गए हैं। छात्रों को आत्मनिर्भर और जिम्मेदार नागरिक बनने के लिए प्रेरित करते हुए यह पुस्तक उन्हें जीवन और कला के प्रति सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण अपनाने का संदेश देती है।
Swavikas Aur Kalarsaswad class 9 - Maharashtra Board: स्व-विकास और कलारसास्वाद विज्ञान ९वीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Pune"स्व-विकास और कलारसास्वाद" नौवीं कक्षा के विद्यार्थियों के लिए तैयार की गई एक पाठ्यपुस्तक है, जिसका उद्देश्य छात्रों में आत्मविकास, नैतिक मूल्यों और कलात्मक संवेदनशीलता को विकसित करना है। यह पुस्तक छात्रों को आत्मनिरीक्षण, आत्मविश्वास, नेतृत्व कौशल और सामाजिक समरसता की ओर प्रेरित करती है। इसमें किशोरावस्था की समझ, भावनात्मक प्रबंधन, कला के विभिन्न रूपों का रसास्वादन, संघर्ष समाधान, और करियर निर्माण जैसे महत्वपूर्ण विषयों को समाहित किया गया है। पाठ्यपुस्तक में चित्रकथाओं, गतिविधियों और संवाद-आधारित शिक्षण पद्धतियों का उपयोग किया गया है, जिससे छात्र अपनी रचनात्मकता और निर्णय लेने की क्षमता को निखार सकें। पुस्तक का उद्देश्य छात्रों को जीवन कौशल प्रदान करना और उन्हें आत्मनिर्भर बनाना है ताकि वे अपने भविष्य के लिए उचित निर्णय ले सकें।
Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior
by Ori Brafman Rom BrafmanWhat makes people act irrationally? This brilliant book shows how people do things against their best interests.
Sweat Equity: Inside the New Economy of Mind and Body
by Jason KellyGo inside the trend that spawned a multi-billion dollar industry for the top five percent Sweat Equity goes inside the multibillion dollar trend toward endurance sports and fitness to discover who's driving it, who's paying for it, and who's profiting. Bloomberg's Jason Kelly, author of The New Tycoons, profiles the participants, entrepreneurs, and investors at the center of this movement, exploring this phenomenon in which a surge of people--led by the most affluent--are becoming increasingly obsessed with looking and feeling better. Through in-depth looks inside companies and events from New York Road Runners to Tough Mudder and Ironman, Kelly profiles the companies and people aiming to meet the demands of these consumers, and the traits and strategies that made them so successful. In a modern world filled with anxiety, pressure, and competition, people are spending more time and money than ever before to soothe their minds and tone their bodies, sometimes pushing themselves to the most extreme limits. Even as obesity rates hit an all-time high, the most financially successful among us are collectively spending billions each year on apparel, gear, and entry fees. Sweat Equity charts the rise of the movement, through the eyes of competitors and the companies that serve them. Through conversations with businesspeople, many driven by their own fitness obsessions, and first-hand accounts of the sports themselves, Kelly delves into how the movement is taking shape. Understand the social science, physics, and economics of our desire to pursue activities like endurance sports and yoga Get to know the endurance business's target demographics Learn how distance running--once a fringe hobby--became a multibillion dollar enterprise fueled by private equity Understand how different generations pursue fitness and how fast-growing companies sell to them The opportunity to run, swim, and crawl in the mud is resonating with more and more of us, as sports once considered extreme become mainstream. As Baby Boomers seek to stay fit and Millennials search for meaning in a hyperconnected world, the demand for the race bib is outstripping supply, even as the cost to participate escalates. Sweat Equity, through the stories of men and women inside the most influential races and companies, goes to the heart of the movement where mind, body, and big money collide.
Sweat the Technique: Revelations on Creativity from the Lyrical Genius
by RakimOn the heels of Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize, as the world begins to recognize the creative side of Hip-Hop, comes a writing guide from a musician and "The greatest MC of all time," Rakim.The musician and Hip Hop legend—hailed as “the greatest MC of all time” and compared to Thelonious Monk—reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist.When he exploded on the music scene, musical genius Rakim was hailed for his brilliant artistic style, adding layers, complexity, depth, musicality, and soul to rap. More than anyone, Rakim has changed the way MCs rhyme. Calm on the mic, his words combine in a frenzy of sound, using complicated patterns based on multisyllabic rhymes and internal rhythms. Rakim can tell a story about a down-on-his-luck man looking for a job and turn it into an epic tale and an unforgettable rhyme. He is not just a great songwriter—he’s a great modern writer. Part memoir, part writing guide, Sweat the Technique offers insight into how Rakim thinks about words, music, writing, and rhyming as it teaches writers of all levels how to hone their craft. It is also a rare glimpse into Rakim’s private life, full of entertaining personal stories from his youth on Long Island growing up in a home and community filled with musiciansto the clubs of New York and the studios of Los Angeles during his rise to the top of popular music. Rakim celebrates the influences that shaped his development, including the jazz music of John Coltrane and the spirituality of the streets, and shares anecdotes spotlighting personalities such as L. L. Cool J. and Dr. Dre, among others.Filled with valuable lessons for every writer, Sweat the Technique reveals the heart and mind of an artist and his love for great storytelling, and always, the words.
The Sweaty Startup: How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things
by Nick HuberFilled with common sense and practical, actionable, advice, Nick Huber’s book reveals that you don’t have to be a genius with a world-changing idea to build a business empire and become a multi-millionaire.Business media, television and movies, and top college courses all tell entrepreneurs the same thing: To succeed in business, you need to have a revolutionary idea. To them, success is about changing the world through constant innovation. But the truth is, 99.999 percent of businesses that pursue this strategy will fail. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick Huber shows us that you don’t need a ton of money, a brilliant new idea, complex technology, or extreme scale to succeed. There is another way to do business and find success by keeping things simple. Nick encourages readers to pursue opportunities with good odds, low risk, and moderate rewards that will set you up for a successful life, not just a successful business. Forget about mastering your craft, Huber advises. Focus on mastering sales, hiring, and delegation instead. It’s not about doing what you love or pursuing your passion. It’s about following the path of least resistance and executing on a proven idea in a proven market to win. Bringing together the stories of dozens of successful businesses, including his own, Huber reveals an accessible but often-overlooked path to wealth and a life well-lived. To Nick, entrepreneurship isn’t about trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s not about new ideas, raising venture capital funding, or going on Shark Tank. Instead, it’s about doing common things uncommonly well. The Sweaty Startup is a refreshing and straightforward road map outlining his philosophy for a new generation of entrepreneurs.
The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You (The Swedish Art of Living & Dying Series)
by Margareta MagnussonFrom New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully.In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or &“death cleaning&”—clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don&’t have to do it for you. Now, unburdened by (literal and emotional) baggage, Magnusson is able to focus on what makes each day worth living. In her new book she reveals her discoveries about aging—some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. Throughout, she offers advice on how to age gracefully, such as: wear stripes, don&’t resist new technology, let go of what doesn&’t matter, and more. As with death cleaning, it&’s never too early to begin. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly shows all readers how to prepare for and understand the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring. While Magnusson still recommends decluttering (your loved ones will thank you!), her ultimate message is that we should not live in fear of death but rather focus on appreciating beauty, connecting with our loved ones, and enjoying our time together. Wise, funny, and eminently practical, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead, and pleasures both new and familiar to be encountered every day.
Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough
by Kortney Yasenka Karen Johnson YasenkaSwedish Lagom: Discover the Secret to a Happier, More Balanced Life.You don't need to be Swedish to benefit from the principles of lagom. This lagom book shows you how to embrace balance in all aspects of life—work, relaxation, relationships, and hobbies.Sweden consistently ranks among the happiest countries in the world, and many attribute this to their uniquely balanced lifestyle. At the heart of this lifestyle is the concept of lagom, which literally translates to "just the right amount."Swedish Lagom delves into this philosophy, offering bite-sized facts, engaging anecdotes, and practical tips to help you incorporate lagom into your daily life. This nordic book is perfect for anyone interested in Swedish traditions, swedish living, and books on Sweden.By finding "just the right amount" in everything you do, you will:• Reduce stress• Increase mindfulness• Appreciate life's simple pleasures• Achieve greater happiness and well-beingIn today's fast-paced and often chaotic world, lagom offers a lifeline, guiding you to focus on what truly matters. Swedish Lagom is your essential guide to living a balanced, fulfilling life. It makes an excellent gift idea for mom, gift for friend, or Christmas gift idea. Ideal for those looking for inspirational books for women, happiness self-help books, and gift books.Whether you're interested in hygge, fika, or swedish death cleaning, this book covers it all. Embrace the Swedish way of life with this comprehensive guide to lagom, happiness, and well-being. Perfect for anyone seeking a hygge book, fika book, or swedish death cleaning book.
The Sweet Life
by Dulce Candy RuizThe YouTube star and beauty guru shares her hard-won lessons on success, style, and finding the sweetness in all aspects of your life. Since posting her first makeup tutorial in 2008, Dulce Candy has become one of the top beauty stars on YouTube, boasting more than 2 million subscribers and garnering hundreds of millions of views of her bright and energetic videos. But before she became a style icon and a role model to millions of young women, Dulce struggled to make her way in the world. Having emigrated with her family from Mexico to the United States when she was six years old, Dulce battled depression and low self-esteem as a teenager and eventually enlisted in the army in an attempt to turn her life around. It was here, on the battlefields of Iraq, that she finally uncovered and embraced her true passion--fashion and beauty--and gained the confidence to move on from her past, follow her dream, and launch what would become her wildly successful brand. The Sweet Life chronicles Dulce Candy's inspiring story, showing that anyone can be successful no matter their background and sharing the hard-won lessons that helped transform her from a shy, self-doubting teenager into a confident business woman and beauty expert. According to Dulce, you can't live the sweet life until you accept who you are--flaws and all--and take chances--knowing that failure is just a part of learning and fear is a sign that you're trying something new and exciting. Drawing on anecdotes from her own life and career, Dulce offers advice on building a personal brand ("Know what makes you different"), building confidence ("Fake it till you make it") and balancing the personal and the professional ("Don't settle when you settle down"). She also emphasizes the importance of both inner and outer beauty, encouraging women to love themselves, ignore the critics, and flaunt their own original style. Part memoir, part manifesto, The Sweet Life is a fun, inspirational guide for any woman who wants to find success and happiness without compromising who she is.From the Hardcover edition.