Human Life

From the author of the “enthralling” (New York Times Book Review) and “beautiful” (Washington Post) debut novel The Vexations comes an exciting new story collection that is “perfect for fans of George Saunders and Karen Russell” (Booklist), moving boldly between the real and the...

This playbook anchors you to the notion that your environment dictates your performance and that you alone are responsible for adopting a position of leadership, exercising regularly, and managing your diet to stay healthy in body and mind, while being accountable for all that you do in the world. Think of this book as your call to arms to be brave, have fun and lead by example at work and in life.

Life Lessons: Ruminations on Life of a Human on Earth, Essays by Mary A Faderan, PhD is a collection of essays on her musings about life in the world as we know it. Her life has taken many turns, starting from her research work at Yale School of Medicine, postdoctorate studies at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and then at Purdue University.

In an attempt to secure an unexpected inheritance–and hopefully find a few answers–two estranged sisters and their newly discovered brother embark on a surreal trip through the Deep South to retrace the life of the mother who abandoned them.

Emotions are the energies that fuel people's lives. Emotions are instilled in us as infants without our awareness. They reduce our rationality and cause suffering, yet successful people make decisions more rationally. Society teaches us that emotions are desirable, but they keep us repeating our patterns, a form of bondage.

In this teen mental health book for parents, teachers, and youth leaders, international speaker Joe Beckman takes the popular presentations he’s shared with more than 1,500 schools, to create truly empowered mentors—and reconnected kids.

Experience the peace that comes from centering your life around God, freeing yourself from the burden of self-centered stress. Do you ever feel like it’s your job to hold the whole world together? Are you tired of overthinking every social interaction or worrying that you’re not enough? In...

Award-winning journalist J. Malcolm Garcia's essays highlight the struggle, survival, and endurance of average people affected by the injustices of America's remorseless mammoth institutions and public indifference. They include families and small businesses still recovering from the BP oil spill; the man sentenced to life in prison for transporting drugs to save his son's life; the widows of soldiers who died, not in war, but from toxic fumes at their bases; and the Iraqi interpreter who was promised American asylum, only to arrive and be forced to live in poverty.

Many kids seek adventure and a way to feed their mind and imagination. This inspiring adventure with a boy and his aunt provides a parent with a great story for their child, as well as entertainment for the child with an awesome story line!

When an apple falls, does it roll far or stay close to its tree?Is it an exact clone of all the other apples the tree produces or something entirely different?This is the question that has perplexed the public about Marina for the simple reason that she is the daughter of the man who has...

History is recorded in many ways. According to author James Deetz, the past can be seen most fully by studying the small things so often forgotten. In his completely revised and expanded edition of In Small Things Forgotten, Deetz has added new sections that more fully acknowledge the presence of women and African Americans in Colonial America.

In this original audio program, Chris Loving presents his 10 essential components of leadership. These include "both/and" thinking, the whole person, interpersonal literacy, generous spirit, coming home to ourselves, and more. Loving is the founder of Loving Leadership. For over 25 years, he has pioneered visionary leadership models and consulted hundreds of clients, including educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and not-for-profit organizations.

With two out of every three Americans overweight or obese, scientists are studying how excess fat changes physical and mental health, demographers are calculating how it's shortening life spans, and economists are debating the impact it has on America's productivity and global competitiveness. But how weight affects intimacy and sexuality is barely discussed. Yet, it's a question of high importance for the tens of millions of Americans who are overweight or obese and having difficulty sexually and romantically.

Mary's Choices summarizes the 12 Life Choices that Mother Mary made during her lifetime and captures some profound concepts and understandings that support us in mastering the human experience. The book is a series of 15 Questions and Answers that meaningfully capture the relevance of each of Mary's 12 Life Choices in a simple and beautiful way. Via Mary's example, we have a practical roadmap to reach ascended levels of living beyond our usual day-to-day understandings.

Magnez wspomaga pobudzanie ciał obronnych i limfocytów T, wpływając na ograniczenie rozpadu komórek podczas toksemii i kwasicy metabolicznej, np. w cukrzycy, podczas procesu uzdrawiania i odchudzania. Może zapobiegać przykremu zapachowi ciała, zarówno z przewodu pokarmowego, jak i jamy ustnej oraz potu. Naukowcy sądzą, że magnez ma zdolność zapobiegania alergiom, czynnikom anafilaktycznym, przeciwzapalnym oraz chorobom nowotworowym, zwłaszcza w przypadku chorób układu limfatycznego i białaczki.

Bienvenido a un viaje por los rincones ocultos de la mente humana, una expedición que arroja luz sobre los hilos invisibles que guían nuestros pensamientos y decisiones. En este libro, "Hilos ocultos de la razón: Cómo las distorsiones cognitivas guían nuestras vidas", el Sr. Franz Winter abre las puertas a espacios de la mente desconocidos para muchos de nosotros, aunque los habitemos a diario.

Lust auf mehr Lust! Alle scheinen spektakulären Sex zu haben - nur du selbst nicht? Du hast das Gefühl, dass dir die Lust ­inmitten des stressigen Alltags, der langjährigen ­Partnerschaft oder hormoneller Umstellungen verloren gegangen ist? Der Sex ist im Laufe der Zeit immer weniger geworden oder vielleicht sogar ganz verschwunden? In diesem Buch erfährst du, wie Sex wieder - oder ­erstmals - zu etwas wird, das dich glücklich und zufrieden macht.

Today, many decisions that could be made by human beings from predicting earthquakes to interpreting languages can now be made by computer algorithms with advanced analytic capabilities....Algorithms can better predict human behavior than trained psychologists and with much simpler criteria. Studies continue to show that the algorithms can do a better job than experts in a range of fields. Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, science, engineering and life. The results will make our lives more productive, better organized, and essentially, much happier.

Today, many decisions that could be made by human beings, from predicting earthquakes to interpreting languages, can now be made by computer algorithms with advanced analytic capabilities. Everyday we make millions of decisions, from selecting a life partner, to organizing your closet, to scheduling your life, to having a conversation. However, these decisions may be imperfect due to limited experience, implicit biases, or faulty probabilistic reasoning.

What If I told you that you could gain laser sharp focus, enhance your concentration, and turbocharge your mental abilities, memory, and IQ... while reducing stress, becoming much more efficient, organized, and happier.... In Emotional Intelligence, that's exactly what you'll get. No matter who you are or how confident and successful you may be, everybody has suffered setbacks and failure. Inside, I will share techniques that will allow you to rise like a phoenix from the ashes.