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Glück für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by W. Doyle GentryGlücklich sein - wer will das nicht? Doyle Gentry zeigt Ihnen, dass Sie es mit Positiver Psychologie auch lernen können. Ganz wichtig dafür sind das eigene Verhalten und die eigene Weltsicht. Sie erfahren wie Optimismus, Achtsamkeit und Solidarität das Glücklichsein verstärken können. Ausführlich geht der Autor darauf ein, wie man glückliche Beziehungen - mit dem Partner, in der Familie und am Arbeitsplatz - gestalten kann. Anhand vieler Übungen können Sie Ihr Glücks- und Zufriedenheitsgefühl messen und stärken. Dazu kommen jede Menge Tipps, wie man glückliche Kinder erzieht, wie man die Hindernisse zum Glück aus dem Weg räumt, wie man dem Glück auf die Sprünge helfen kann und welche Gedanken das Glücklichsein bestärken.
Nicht mehr rauchen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by David Brizer M.D.Nichtraucher werden ist schon schwer, es zu bleiben umso mehr. »Nicht mehr rauchen für Dummies« hilft Ihnen, sich für das Aufhören zu motivieren, die erste Woche zu überstehen und auf Dauer standhaft zu bleiben. Dabei verrät der Autor Ihnen, auch wie Sie Hilfsmittel wie Nikotinkaugummis und -pflaster erfolgreich einsetzen und nicht mehr Gewicht zunehmen als unbedingt nötig. Nutzen Sie Ihre Chance, nutzen Sie dieses Buch, Ihre Gesundheit, Familie und Freunde werden es Ihnen danken.
The Overcomers: Stories and Lessons from Entrepreneurs of a Resilient Nation
by Alef MeulenbergWhat would you do if you suddenly lost everything? If the business you’ve put your heart and soul into is gone overnight? This question became a reality for many entrepreneurs whose businesses were destroyed during the looting of July 2021 in South Africa.Alef Meulenberg travelled into the heart of townships like Alexandra in Johannesburg and the deep rural settings of KwaZulu-Natal to follow ten entrepreneurs who built businesses from nothing, nurtured and grew them over the years, only to lose everything during this time.In The Overcomers Alef provides us with each of these entrepreneurs’ stories – where they come from, what they do, what happened during the looting and how they recovered from such a devastating event. And, importantly, Alef writes about the dreams of these remarkable entrepreneurs and their plans to grow their businesses going forward.These stories about hardship, resilience, determination and hope are the backdrop for valuable lessons for all of us, in both business and life.Let’s learn from those who have come out on the other side.Let us learn from the overcomers.
The Upside of Being Myself and Other Leadership Stories: Some leadership odysseys are not straightforward
by Ian RussellLeadership is not a destination. Leadership is an odyssey.A voyage of discovery, marked by changes of fortune and circumstances, informed by successes and failures.Defined by how you behaved and who you have become.The Upside of Being Myself and Other Leadership Stories is a unique opportunity to catch a breath, step back, and take a long, hard, reflective look at who you are as a leader and where your odyssey will take you.Powered by experience, informed by the reality of operating in today’s harsh realities, and leveraging the insights gained from many leadership victories and defeats, each essay creates an opportunity for reflection, introspection and personal growth.The book spans almost every aspect of leadership, including the journey towards that mythical corner office, the agility and flexibility of styles required for sustained success, the art of crisp, concise communication and the need for an internal compass to guide you on your journey.Ian Russell draws on his 30 years of leadership experience from around the world, using his irreverent, light-hearted but thought-provoking prose to land key leadership messages. Further diverse and powerful leadership insights come from a number of contributing writers on politics, large corporate life, the public sector and entrepreneurial start-ups.The Upside of Being Myself and Other Leadership Stories is an investment of your time into your leadership odyssey. This is not an opportunity you can pass by. So pick up a copy, settle down and enjoy.
Pause: Are you making the right choices?
by Thabo T-Bose MokweleWhen we learn from each other, that’s when we learn more about ourselves.With a radio career spanning more than three decades, Thabo T-Bose Mokwele brings topics to the airwaves that challenge and invoke human introspection and dialogue with his audience. And through this he has learned a lot about life and its nuances. Pause is a collection of Thabo’s observations, reflections and learnings about what life is about. Simply put, this is the book he wishes he had read before starting his adult life journey.Pause is a compilation of Thabo's pearls of wisdom and lessons about life, God, money, relationships, parenting and, most importantly, self-mastery. His knowledge has been acquired by reading other philosophers' views on life and love, from interviewing entrepreneurs and entertainers about self-sufficiency, and preachers and teachers about self-mastery. This, you may say, is his ‘bible’, to drive his life, and a lens through which he views his existence.Thabo shares what he knows, what he practises and what still challenges him. It’s a book that everyone, from teens to adults, should read for a glimpse, and as a guide, to living a life that is meaningful.We learn from our mistakes, but some mistakes are costly and should never be repeated. And if reading a short chapter on a particular topic can help mould a young person’s life, or assist an adult to self-correct, then Pause is a must-read.Thabo says: We all need to learn, unlearn and relearn many things in order to fully realise who we are meant to be.
My Best Worst Year: A Breast Cancer Story
by Alison Tucker‘Alison, I’ve got bad news.’The voice of the pathologist at the other end of the telephone confirmed for Alison Tucker the news no woman ever wants to hear: she had breast cancer.Once the shock had settled, Alison decided that she would take charge. Not only would she take ownership of the dreaded disease, but she would do so with a positive mindset and prepare herself as best she could for what was to come. She did detailed research and paid close heed to what she was told by others who had walked the path before her.As she navigated her way through surgery and the chemotherapy and radiotherapy that followed, Alison’s determination paid off. Not only did she make new friends, but she learnt valuable life lessons too: acceptance of the illness for what it was, the amazing impact of ongoing advances in medical science, and the importance of being able to ask for – and receive – help.In My Best Worst Year – A Breast Cancer Story Alison gives us an authentic account of her experience, offering insights and advice for others who might one day face the same diagnosis. You will accompany her on her highs, empathise with her lows, and be amused by humorous anecdotes along the way. Through the generous support of family and friends, she has amassed a collection of practical tips for both patients and supporters which she shares with open-hearted honesty.What to take to chemotherapy sessions.What to look for when choosing a wig.What side effects a person can expect when having the various types of cancer treatment.What to say, and what not to say, to a cancer patient.How to remove stress from a cancer patient’s life.What kind of gifts and gestures are most appreciated.Contrary to Alison’s expectations, her year of treatment turned out to be her best worst year. By telling her story, she underlines the importance of a positive attitude and hopes to show that a person can still lead a productive and enjoyable life even after being diagnosed with cancer.‘I learnt the power of gratitude, a learning that I will cherish forever and that I will draw on in no small measure in the good times and the bad.’
The Book Every Business Owner Must Read: It's Time for Different
by VariousThe time, for different, is now.Tap into the insights of our leading business minds and thought leaders and equip your business for a successful new way of doing business.The world of business is tough, especially today. We know that now is the time for exponential acceleration, adaptability, agility and adjusting, a time for resilience, perseverance and courage, where the frames of reference that so many of us have held onto for so long are simply no longer relevant. But you may be stuck. You may be frozen and fearful, and feeling panicked. You may be worried, and feel weary. Your vision may be blurred, and you may feel unsure of yourself, yet you have a business to run, and staff to look after.If you are feeling some, or perhaps all of these things, take a deep breath – help is at hand. With over forty chapters of wisdom, insights, experience, suggestions and advice from some of our leading business minds and thought leaders, you will find pure gems of information, ideas and solutions on each page of The Book Every Business Owner Must Read.Adapt, respond, and define your new ways of thinking to help you succeed. Get your pen and notebook ready, start reading and make notes and lists of what you can do, today, to not only survive, but thrive as a business.
20 Habits That Break Habits: Growing Greatness
by Pepe MaraisAfter hitting a brick wall in both his business and personal life in 2006, Pepe Marais discovered his purpose on which he rebuilt all aspects of his life over the course of the next fourteen years. The results of his purposeful approach to life have been nothing short of spectacular and in this, his second book, Pepe once again sets out to deliver on his personal purpose: to bring out the best in those around him.The life lessons that Pepe provides in 20 Habits That Break Habits are based on Aristotle’s insight that we are what we repeatedly do, and that excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit. Through his own experience, Pepe has learnt that there are two kinds of habits: those that limit us and those that liberate us. And in order to eradicate a limiting habit, you simply have to replace it with a liberating one. Throughout this book, Pepe shares some of his own most limiting habits that held him back over the course of his journey, and the liberating habits he replaced each of them with in order to create a significant breakthrough in his own life. From turning wine into water, to replacing television with the kitchen table, if a book could come with a warning sign, then this one should. Because …it may just change your life!20 Habits That Break Habits reflects a deep concern for developing human potential and is in service of your journey towards discovering your own inner greatness.
The Middle: How to keep going in pursuit of your goals
by Travis GaleOn 1 January 1999, Travis Gale (aged 17) and Stephen Bonaconsa (aged 27) left Johannesburg on a mission to cycle across four continents and raise R1 million for children living with, and affected by HIV/AIDS in KwaZulu-Natal. They pedalled out of Johannesburg, riding mountain bikes equipped with panniers, carrying the basic requirements for an adventure. They rode unsupported. No Instagram or Facebook. It was just the two of them and the open road. The pair successfully cycled over 16 000 kilometres, across four continents, through 16 countries, raising R1.7 million for their cause.When asked to share about his experience, Travis very rarely spends time talking about the start or the finish of the tour. The stories Travis shares are from The Middle. It’s The Middle that tests us with challenges, yielding a multitude of emotions. It’s The Middle that involves the raw and often painful need to dig deep, to push through the barriers that stand in our way, and show ourselves what we are capable of. The Middle is what we, as human beings, were designed for.We can all pitch up at start lines. We can all celebrate a finish. But no finish is without a Middle and every Middle is where WHO WE ARE is revealed.This book, The Middle, includes eight stories, drawn from eight key days of a world cycle tour, which will encourage and equip people through The Middle, the territory we must navigate in pursuit of our goals.Keep going.Increase momentum towards meaningful goals.Develop grit and resilience in the midst of tough terrain.Push through barriers that consistently get in the way.Learn practical frameworks for making things happen.Stretch yourself to do more than you thought possible.Finish well!
The Power of Purpose: How to obliterate obstacles and triumph over impossible adversity
by Richard Wright‘The only thing in life that you have 100 per cent control over are the thoughts in your head. When your thoughts are centred around the very essence of your purpose, and the meaning of your life, you unleash immeasurable power.’In 2016 Richard Wright was confronted with a diagnosis of rare pituitary cancer – a disease about which little is known, other than that it is almost invariably terminal.In attempting to deal with this bleak knowledge Richard defined what mattered most in his life, his true purpose, which was ensuring that his two young daughters would not have to grow up without their dad.Understanding his life purpose, he focused on overcoming the seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles that faced him, using the sheer power of his mind. Ongoing research into what the human mind is capable of, and sheer grit and determination, enabled him to complete four full Ironman races while undergoing harsh cancer treatment, with his daughters cheering him on. It wasn’t easy and he had to dig deep to overcome setbacks and disappointments, but he never gave up. Instead, he found the strength, and the freedom, to speak his truth and to become the most authentic version of himself possible.Richard’s story, told with raw honesty, humility and humour, provides proof that discomfort sparks outrageous achievement, especially when linked to our sense of purpose. It is a profound story of passion and endurance but, above all, it is a story that will resonate deeply for every one of us, whatever our life circumstances, revealing learnings that challenge us to think differently about our purpose in life.The Power of Purpose is an unforgettable account of one man’s indomitable will to overcome crippling adversity. Its power will remain with you long after you have turned the last page.What Richard has done with The Power of Purpose is nothing short of a gift. A modern-day Man's Search for Meaning. – BRONWYN WILLIAMS, Futurist, Trend Analyst, EconomistUtterly remarkable. Richard has a way of illuminating the darkness beyond possibility like nobody I’ve ever met. – MIKE STOPFORTH, Director of Beyond Binary, Entrepreneur, Speaker
Paris Undressed: The Secrets of French Lingerie
by Kathryn Kemp-GriffinFrench women seem inherently more confident in their bodies, able to embrace the sensuality of life and love. What's their secret? Lingerie.Yet, despite an insatiable curiosity for all things French, most women still find lingerie an enigma, a tangled mélange of silk and lace, and are confused about how, when, and where to wear it. (Hint: it's not just for special occasions.) Many aspire to having a drawer full of silky, lacy undergarments, but have no idea where to start: How should my bra fit? How exactly do I wear a garter belt? Do bras and knickers always have to match?With illustrations by French lingerie designer Paloma Casile, Paris Undressed: The Secrets of French Lingerie will help women feel at ease with their figures and show them how to integrate a lingerie lifestyle à la française to enhance their own femininity, confidence, and joie de vivre. It will transform the way women perceive their undergarments - and their bodies - and reveal how to co-ordinate a lingerie wardrobe to reflect personality and to meet lifestyle needs with the right dose of reverie. The book also includes a hand-selected guide to the most confidential addresses and lingerie boutiques in Paris, and discloses where to find the perfect bra, couture camisole or cheeky knicker.Paris Undressed goes behind the seams, combining cultural references, expertise, and practical advice to inspire every woman to reconsider her underwear drawer.
Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis: The Evidence-based 7 Step Recovery Program
by Professor George Jelinek MDOvercoming Multiple Sclerosis is an established and successful program of treatment. Once a diagnosis of MS meant inevitable decline and disability. Now thousands of people around the world are living healthy, active lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis recovery program.Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis explains the nature of MS and outlines an evidence-based 7 step program for recovery. Professor George Jelinek devised the program from an exhaustive analysis of medical research when he was first diagnosed with MS in 1999. It has been refined through major ongoing international clinical studies under Professor Jelinek's leadership, examining the lifestyles of several thousand people with MS world-wide and their health outcomes.Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis is invaluable for anyone recently diagnosed with MS, living with MS for years, or with a family member with MS. It makes an ideal resource for doctors treating people with MS.
A New Way for Mothers: A Revolutionary Approach for Mothers to Use Their Skills and Talents While Their Children Are at School
by Louise WebsterSteps, inspiration, and connections for every mother wishing to discover and utilize her talents and achieve balance while her children are in school.
Here Be Dragons: A Parent's Guide to Rediscovering Purpose, Adventure, and the Unfathomable Joy of the Journey
by Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh Ken HarbaughTwo parents challenge one another to find balance between work and family life. Their stories are both uproarious and poignant as they raise children and strive to leave their mark on the wider world. Filled with tender moments and plenty of laughs, Here Be Dragons recounts the adventures of a family trying to stay afloat, and offers a life raft to the rest of us in choppy waters.
Spilt Milk Yoga: A Guided Self-Inquiry to Finding Your Own Wisdom, Joy, and Purpose Through Motherhood
by Cathryn MonroSpilt Milk Yoga is a companion guide for mothers who want to experience the happiness, peace, and purpose available in each moment, and who want to be more present and connected to themselves and their children.Author Cathryn Monro combines personal experience, honesty, and humour to acknowledge the moments when motherhood stretches us to the edges of our tolerance, patience, anger, and exhaustion and asks; &“Will motherhood ruin my life?&” &“What happened to my body and my career?&” &“How do I achieve anything?&” &“Am I doing it right?&” &“Whose anger is this?&” &“Is an ordinary life good enough?&”Spilt Milk Yoga approaches motherhood as a path offering life&’s richest and most profound lessons on love, acceptance and joy. Through guided self-inquiry the challenges become opportunities to grow, not in spite of motherhood, but because of it.
Intentional Relationships: How to Work and Succeed with Others
by Ken TuckerIntentional Relationships will help you improve your relationships with friends, family members, and colleagues. Learn how to communicate with those you interact with and better the relationships you already have.
Fortify: The Fighter's Guide to Overcoming Pornography Addiction
by Fight the New DrugWith tens of thousands of individuals addicted to pornography, Fortify: The Fighter's Guide to Overcoming Pornography Addiction is the most complete and tested program to help teens and young adults overcome the addiction and create habits that will enable them to be successful in life.
Life in Full: Maximize Your Longevity and Legacy
by Richard Eyre Linda EyreEighty million Baby Boomers are now in or approaching their sixties. Creating a proactive plan for the next twenty years is both possible and practical, and Life in Full is the template!
The Cancer Whisperer: How to let cancer heal your life
by Sophie Sabbage'I have cancer. Cancer does not have me.' Sophie Sabbage was diagnosed with late stage 'incurable' lung cancer in October 2014. She was 48 years old, happily married with a 4-year-old daughter. Since that day - when doctors told Sophie that her prognosis was poor - she has been on a remarkable journey of healing and transformation that has reshaped her vocation as well as changed her life for the better. The Cancer Whisperer chronicles Sophie's extraordinary relationship with cancer and the methods that she has used for dealing with fear, anger, denial and grief. The essence of 'cancer whispering' was born of Sophie's determination to take cancer off the battlefield and into the classroom. Instead of going to war with it, Sophie has chosen to listen to it, learn from it and choose her own response to it.Sophie offers a radically different way of relating to this disease both mentally and practically: she shares the research she has done, the treatments she has chosen, the diet she follows and the resources that she feels have made the biggest differences in the hope that they will help others cut through the mass of information out there.Sophie says: 'This book is for the cancer patient who wants to remain a dignified, empowered human being even when your doctors and diagnosis are scaring the hell out of you. It is also for the cancer patient who has a hunch that there is something for them to learn, gain or even be transformed by - if they just knew how to relate to this disease differently to the way most of society does. It is for the cancer patient, perhaps any patient.'
Stressed Out! For Teens: How to Be Calm, Confident & Focused
by Ben BernsteinIn this new book by Dr. Ben Bernstein, author of Test Success, Dr. Bernstein (Dr. B) uncovers the key principles for success, whether in academics, in sports, music, family life, work, or life in general. Dr. Bernstein teaches how teenagers can harness their potential, manage their stress, and achieve their highest objectives.
Stressed Out! For Parents: How to Be Calm, Confident & Focused
by Ben Bernstein Michelle H. PackardDr. B takes on parents this time around in his book Stressed Out! For Parents. Being a parent can lead to a lot of stress—especially if you are raising teenagers. Ben Bernstein uses many of the same principles from and applies them to parents to help them on their journey to living an abundant and enjoyable life.
Refined by Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace
by Mary Potter KenyonFaith & Grief Book Club pick Having experienced the loss of a mother, husband, and grandson in the space of three years, author Mary Potter Kenyon, author of Chemo-Therapist: How Cancer Cured a Marriage wrote her way out of the abyss of grief. Refined By Fire: A Journey of Grief and Grace chronicles a personal faith journey that offers hope and encouragement to anyone grieving a loved one.
Motherhood Realized: An Inspiring Anthology for the Hardest Job You'll Ever Love
by Power of MomsMotherhood Realized is the kind of book you can enjoy in three minutes or devour section by section when you've got more time. In its pages, you'll hear the voices of real mothers who know your life. You can highlight what speaks to you most, loan it to a friend, and then keep it handy on a bookshelf. Then whenever you start to wonder if you're going to make it through this motherhood journey, you can open it up and remember that yes, you can.