Self World

Do you feel awkward in social situations? Are you sick and tired of people saying that you’re "sensitive" like it’s something to be ashamed of? This leaves you spending all your effort avoiding parties or speaking up with your great ideas at work. You feel lonely, and yet you have so much to offer. What if instead of viewing being an introvert as a negative, you learned how it can be a huge advantage?

What makes top achievers successful? Is it more energy? Luck? Drive? Focus? Vision? These are some of the questions answered in Herb Greenberg and Patrick Sweeney's illuminating book, Succeed on Your Own Terms.

What would happen to your life if you stopped assuming you know all the reasons why not to do things differently? Have you ever really, seriously demanded of yourself good reasons to not start a business, move to a new city, dropout of school, quit your job, write a book, travel the world, climb a mountain, fly first class, audition for American Idol (or whatever the newest version is), or have a bunch of kids?

Being able to detect black magic isnt all tea and crumpetsand for Theodosia Throckmorton, it can be a decidedly tricky business! When Sticky Will drags Theo to a magic show featuring the Great Awi Bubu, she quickly senses there is more to the magician than he lets on, setting in motion a chain of events she never could have bargained for.

Stem-cell research. Cloning. Genetic engineering. Today, discoveries in biotechnology are occurring so rapidly that we can barely begin to address one ethical debate before another looms overhead. This brave new world we've entered is a daunting one as well, with disturbing implications for the sanctity of life and for human nature itself. How should we respond as Christians?

What if, all of a sudden, everyone started performing good deeds every day? This inspiring collection presents many true stories of people who've committed, received, and observed voluntary acts of kindness. Hearing their stories reveals how these simple, small acts of goodness can have a profound positive effect in the world. As explained in the text, "every hand we extend, every act of kindness we commit, sends a ripple out into the world that is magnified by every life it encounters."

Do you wish you could spend less time on social media, or maybe even quit it altogether? You’re not alone! “Social media is woven into so many aspects of our daily lives,” says Amelia Knott, “but it is not designed with our psychological well-being in mind.” Thankfully, it is possible to create a conscious relationship with the online world. The Art of Thriving Online: A Workbook goes far beyond “digital detoxing,” with innovative methods for counteracting manipulative, compulsive, and stress-inducing aspects of social media while preserving the goodness of your time online.

As a fledgling doctor, what would you choose: practising medicine in rural India or going abroad in search of financial security? How would you face the people who depend on you if your wealth is wiped out in the stock market? How would you pursue a dream project, knowing the many challenges that lie ahead? In Excellence Has No Borders, Dr, B.S. Ajaikumar, an oncologist, answers these questions in an inspiring and fascinating narrative. He details how he has made cancer treatment accessible to all and created a chain of world-class cancer hospitals across India.

The Gale Dictionary of Psychoanalysis defines ‘self-representation’ as “the image the subject has of him or herself based on his or her own interpretation.” The hugely influential 20th century psychoanalytic researcher and philosopher Jacques Lacan enlarges on this by speaking of “the finally donned armor of an alienating identity that will mark [the subject’s] mental development with its rigid structure.” Not surprisingly, psychoanalysts see this construct as a manifestation of the ego, and also as something intimately linked to narcissism.

Whether you're on the verge of a breakdown, in the middle of one, or worried you're headed toward one-this book will show you how a breakdown can lead to a breakthrough. We have wasted enough time living in fear; let's start living in freedom!

Must we be shackled to an outmoded paradigm of marriage? Best selling author and workshop leader Sue Patton Thoele thinks it's time for a change. In this warm and witty book, she offers hard-won wisdom to both sexes on how to respect your differences while intimately sharing your hearts with one another. Heart Centered Marriage offers practical step-by-step suggestions for creating the rich, complementary unions you crave by enhancing loving communication (even when fighting!), creating trust, harmonizing gender and other differences, and enriching your sexual relationship with both sizzle and sacred sensitivity.

Love and Common Sense is the award-winning collection of 70 intriguing short stories. These stories are a blend of business, economics, and extravagant compassion that give lucid and dramatic insights into the selfless activities and adventures of Dr. James W. Jackson. Dr. Jackson is a gifted storyteller who draws his unique insights from his millions of miles of travel and his personal visits to over 150 countries.

Our need for success drives us all, and we naturally aspire to contribute at a greater level and strive for the pinnacle of leadership. However, it is no secret that our mind-set plays an essential role in achieving success, so that’s where we come in.

Every president started out as a kid! Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements - before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you. John F. Kennedy hated his big brother. Lyndon Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. And Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidents tells all of their stories and more in these hilarious biographies. History has never been this much fun!

Based on the publication, this audio version of The Pain Toolkit by Pete Moore is narrated by Melissa Clements and Bob Dobson and is ideal for people with vision problems, people who prefer to sit, relax, and listen, and for those that prefer learning whilst on the move.

There are plenty of good, beneficial habits out there, but not all of them will help you take control of your life and impact the world around you. For example, practicing good hygiene will be greatly appreciated by everyone you come across, but that won’t single-handedly change your life. If you want to change the world for the better, there are eight essential habits you must adopt into your way of thinking.

We exist as a tiny fragment of an immensely larger interlocking whole in which all of the parts are interconnected and depend upon each other for survival. Life, an interrelated interdependent phenomenon, has behavioral demands. These demands can be summarized in seven words. These seven words have the power to change life as we know it: The way we govern. The laws we enact. The way we do business. The way we treat employees, our environment, each other, and ourselves. When we follow these seven words, our lives change. As many of our lives change, our world changes.

You know that your beliefs become things, so the real question is how to change the beliefs so you can thrive. A new mindset in the making is yours by following the steps in this audiobook. Easy real-life examples make change easy and fun. Get a new mindset to thrive and create the life of your dreams. No hype or promise to do the work for you, no genie in a lamp to rub, real wisdom that works to help you make permanent changes in your subconscious beliefs, which will result in a brand new life creation.

"Black Girl Bold World: A Guide to Confidence and Self-Esteem" is an essential empowerment book that provides a path to inner strength and self-discovery. This motivational manual is a bright support spot, offering vital resources and sincere counsel to foster self-assurance and self-worth. It highlights Black girls' distinct beauty and tenacity, encouraging them to proudly embrace their identity.

From birth, we are led to believe that we should only do what other people want us to do. We are taught that we are here to grow into a duplicate of our family members and accept whatever comes our way. As we grow up, society tells us that we should do what others want us to do and not necessarily what is right for us. This audiobook will help you discover how unique you truly are, how to embrace that uniqueness, and use all of your gifts to be the light in this world that you were destined to be. It is time to embrace your personal power and be the hero that this world needs.