Higher Life

When we sow our seeds in the garden of life, do we settle for a meager display of two or three flowers? Or, do we aim for a pageantry of rich colors and breathtaking beauty? So asks author David Bruce in these exquisite essays inspiring us to live an active spiritual life. Fresh and concise, he ranges in theme from living with purpose, spiritual practice, and digital distractions to reincarnation, the human condition, and advice on books and reading. Free of dogma, he helps the open-minded inquirer find ultimate meaning.

As powerful as humility is, a common misconception is that it's a sign of weakness. Some think that people who are humble behave as if they are inferior to others or turn themselves into doormats for people to trample upon with impunity. These cannot be further from the truth.

The first uncensored biography to investigate our era's most celebrated, distinctive, and confounding filmmaker reveals the controversial private life behind the iconic public persona.

When Gwen's grandfather disappears from their home in New York City, he leaves a message saying not to worry, but that's hard when Gwen has upcoming violin auditions at Julliard! But then she meets Robert, a fellow musician, and things seem to look up. At the same time, there are other forces in motion, like the scary great uncle who keeps coming by, and the strange man Gwen sees one day when shopping.

Why are so many successful people unhappy, uninspired, or unhealthy? After 30 years of solving complicated financial problems for millionaires, billionaires, and their businesses, Chris Jarvis discovered patterns for success and for happiness. Do you know that most successful entrepreneurs, the wealthiest families, and the giraffe all have several unusual traits in common?

Congratulations, you’re on your way to college! But that doesn’t mean you can rest easy for the next four years. You need to start planning for your future in the job market right now, and the best way to succeed in the job market is to succeed in college. Fortunately, Succeeding in College and Life has all the answers you will seek.

Expert motivator, a fitness virtuoso and a self-empowerment guru Stacey Griffith, SoulCycle Senior Master Instructor, shows you how to take your health and fitness to new levels while using that same energy to boost your emotional and spiritual wellbeing in all aspects of your life. In Two Turns...

The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought global devastation. Unbridled violence, vitriol, racism, distrust, and anger are pervasive. The world is in serious need of love, repair, and healing. And so are all of us as individuals. There has never been a better time than right now to seize the life you truly crave, be your greatest self, and share that positivity with others in order to make the world a more loving and positive place.

By the time you retire you'll have spent a third of your life working. That's far too long to be stuck in a job you hate or even just tolerate. You want one you find rewarding - in head and heart, as well as wallet - but where to start? Today's job landscape allows you more freedom to carve your own path than ever before. Along with this, however, comes the responsibility of shaping your mind and actions to make your career work for you. This audiobook shows you how.

How can I live a more joy-filled life? Do my dreams mean anything and what's more, do they contain any useful wisdom? What is spirit and how can I learn to be guided by it? How can I grow more proficient at recognizing the lessons life tries to teach me? Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? This compilation of works by author Evette Gardner is an exploration into the inner self. It touches on all of the abovementioned queries and more.

Early in her career, Katie Pryal learned that being a professor isn’t easy if your brain isn’t quite right. “I was a junior in college when I finally realized that I was different in a way that my medically inclined parents would call ‘clinical.’” In these deeply personal, fiery essays, Pryal tells her story of transformation that began the moment she chose to publicly disclose her own mental illness and leave her career in higher education to begin fighting for a better world for people with psychiatric disabilities.

From Lawrence Ross, author of The Divine Nine, Blackballed is an explosive and controversial book that rips the veil off America's hidden secret: America's colleges have fostered a racist environment that makes them hostile spaces for African American students. Blackballed exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties and songs and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women.

Covering one of the most tumultuous decades in memory, from the wild and chaotic Clinton years through the sobering challenges of the ongoing War on Terror, Cavuto's words offer a window into our America at its best and its worst.

From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at everything you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know). This essential, fully updated edition is packed with real-life advice on everything from making friends to managing stress.

Whether you’re an AI novice eager to dip your toes or an enthusiast ready to plunge headfirst, "Strategies for Higher Thinking" gears you up for the journey. Explore the AI landscape, understand its impact, and harness its powerful potential across diverse fields.

English naturalist and geologist Charles Darwin first published On the Origin of Species in 1859. The idea of evolution and that all earth's species have descended from a common ancestor had already been around for some time. What was new about Darwin's work was that it found a way to explain evolution using a theory called natural selection. This claimed that species change in small ways, gradually, over long periods of time; the individuals who happen to be best suited to their environment survive.

The four-step SOAR formula will work in less than four minutes to simplify your life and accelerate the speed with which you achieve your dreams. Developed by integrating 12 years of research in the fields of medicine, neuroscience, quantum physics, and spirituality, and based on the author's near-death experience after her second terminal cancer diagnosis, SOAR will show you how to instantly attain and sustain true success, deep fulfillment, and the freedom we all seek in life, love, and business.

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Unlock Your Potential with 'UNLIMITED WISDOM AND POWER OF YOUR HIGHER SELF: Create the Life You Want': This book is more than a guide to personal growth; it's a comprehensive resource for transforming every aspect of your life. Whether navigating the complexities of relationships, chasing your dreams, or discovering your true purpose, this insightful book offers a path to success. It delves into the essence of the soul, equipping you to improve not only your mental and physical health but also your emotional connections with others.

Journey from Life to Life demystifies the underlying principles of life and death, one of the world’s most thought-about existential questions. Dr. Krishna Bhatta meets Western listeners where they are, providing an accessible, easy entry into even the most sophisticated aspects of Eastern teachings.