House Improvement

A few years ago, lifestyle celebrity and TV pioneer Debbie Travis realized that she was no longer challenged by her wildly successful TV career, and she was so busy she was missing out on the people and things that made her happy. She dared to dream about a whole new direction in life - a plan to turn a 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany into a unique hotel and retreat for people who need a change as much as she did. And now, after a crazy amount of work, she is not only living that dream but sharing it with others....

"Your life is crafted and manipulated by others." That statement above sounds scary and is met with great resistance by many, but it is unfortunately true in most cases. It is often family, education, society, as well as other hierarchical organizations that tell us how to think, act, learn, and live. It is through these belief systems from these external structures in which we allow our lives to be lived. This leads to disempowerment, confusion, and ultimately unhappiness.

Step into Your Moxie is a soul-stirring call to action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you. Dubbed a "Moxie Maven" by President Obama's White House Office of Public Engagement for her potent approach to women's empowerment, Alexia Vernon has helped thousands of women (and men) slay diminishing self-talk and cultivate confidence. She has created a timely, refreshingly playful guide for women to communicate with candor, clarity, compassion, and ease every time they open their mouths to speak - in their careers, communities, and homes.

Tricia and Antoinette Clarke - best friends, Power Twins, and Boss Ladies - show you how to take your work and life to the Next Level. As African-American women who have climbed their way to the highest ranks of the media world, Tricia and Antoinette have learned that to win when the deck is stacked against you, you need to ditch the old Status Quo rules. If you’re tired of getting second-class rewards for first-class work and you’re ready to be respected for who you are, Double Down will give you the tools and tactics to go all in on your dreams.

Are you forever rushing around, fending off chronic exhaustion? Are you desperately overcommitted, afraid to say no? Do you have fang marks from being bled dry by energy vampires? Does the onslaught of violence in the news leave you drained? If so, you're the victim of a hidden energy crisis. To resolve it you need more than traditional solutions such as eating well, getting a good night’s sleep, and exercising. Here at last is the complete prescription to stop you from feeling constantly drained and enables you to live a more vibrant life: the Positive Energy Program.

Layne Beachley, one of the world's most successful female surfers, and Tess Brouwer, then Virgin Australia's Head of Partnerships, met while both at the top of their game. But when an accident put Tess in need of two spinal operations, with months in hospital and no guarantees of walking again, it was Layne who offered much-needed hope. When she turned up with a bright yellow journal and told Tess to fill it with positive plans for her future, it seemed impossible.

Carpenter, waitress, janitor, upholsterer, secretary, milkmaid, wilderness ranger, environmental activist, entrepreneur, the founder of MaryJanesFarm has worn many hats in her day, but none more proudly than that of modern-day farmgirl. Speaking to the farmgirl in all of us, MaryJane Butters offers a captivating introduction to the organic lifestyle, resurrects forgotten domestic arts, and shares lessons gleaned from her diverse background and two decades of life as an Idaho farmer.

Every day we undertake dozens of different roles, tasks and experiences. Most of us habitually carry our mindset and emotional state from one of these activities to the next - and all too often this has negative, occasionally disastrous consequences. For years we've been told it's getting the 'big' stuff right that gives us balance and makes us happy: the holidays, the audacious goals, the pay rises. But in our hearts, we know it's really the small stuff: a great result at work, our welcome home, an absorbing conversation, a game with the kids.

Are you ready to follow your dreams? In this audiobook, success coach and entrepreneur Emily Williams shares her secrets for building a life and business that you love. It's time to stop settling for a life that doesn't light you up, because nothing changes unless you do. This audiobook will show you how to start making those changes and step into the life you were born to live.

Cuando miramos hacia atrás vemos lo que ha sucedido, vemos las pérdidas; cuando miramos hacia adelante vemos las oportunidades. De eso se trata este libro, de mirar hacia atrás y construir hacia adelante, de salir de nuestra zona de estancamiento, de salir de nuestra zona de confort y saber que todos podemos crecer.

Son muchas las personas que necesitan un cambio: porque sienten que no progresan, porque atraviesan una crisis de pareja, porque no saben cuál es la mejor forma de educar a sus hijos, porque tienen problemas para relacionarse con los otros o porque tienen capacidades pero no saben cómo expresarlas....

Este libro nos explica por qué cuando muere un ser querido parece que la vida se detiene y creemos que nunca podremos superar la pérdida, nos detalla bajo qué circunstancias los días se llenan de dolor y el sufrimiento se vuelve una presencia constante que nos impide reflexionar y avanzar. Pero gracias a los consejos y experiencias de Mario Guerra por fin tenemos una guía que nos ayudará a entender la pérdida, a llevar nuestros días con menos angustia y a racionalizar la muerte sin perder ilusiones ni amor.

En este libro encontraremos una potente herramienta de uso terapéutico. A través de técnicas y procedimientos específicos, Claudia Luchetti—decodificadora—nos invita a desarmar los códigos alfabéticos y numéricos de nuestros nombres y la fecha de nacimiento para, casi como en un juego, repensar esas rígidas estructuras con las que vivimos y transitar el conocimiento de los traumas que marcaron nuestra infancia y determinaron la forma en la que nos relacionamos con nosotros mismos y con los demás.

Jean Chatzky has heard all the excuses for why women don't deal with their finances. She used to make them herself. For the first time, Jean tells you how she made every financial mistake in the book (not paying her bills, going into credit card debt, letting her 401(k) lapse) before finally making the decision to take control of her money and her future.

Existen muchos malentendidos sobre el dinero. Algunos dicen que es el origen de todos los males. Otros lo ven como una panacea y piensan que tenerlo arreglará todo. Y hay quien cree las dos cosas al mismo tiempo. Pero ¿y si el dinero no fuera bueno ni malo? ¿Y si sólo fuera pura energía? Imagina que eres capaz de crear abundancia ilimitada en todas las áreas de tu vida. ¿Cómo sería? ¿Qué sueños y objetivos perseguirías?

El método revolucionario de Florencia Andrés y Verónica de Andrés organizado en 7 pasos claros y prácticos para mejorar en todos los aspectos de la vida.

Every 24 minutes, someone somewhere in Britain starts an extension on their house. Regrettably, a shocking number of these building projects ends in total disaster.

Is success simply a matter of money and talent? Or is there another reason why some people and organizations always land on their feet, while others, equally talented, stumble again and again? There’s a fundamental principle at work—the vital but previously unexamined factor called confidence—that permits unexpected people to achieve high levels of performance through routines that activate talent. Confidence is the new theory and practice of success, explaining why success and failure are not mere episodes but self-perpetuating trajectories

Slash your bills, boost your comfort, and save the planet with this easy guide to energy-efficient home improvement. Are you curious about how small changes can make a big difference for the environment—and the well-being of your family? Are you wondering how to sort through the overwhelming number of options and technical jargon associated with energy-efficient upgrades? If so, you’re not the only one. 9 out of 10 homebuyers would rather buy a more expensive home with energy-efficient features versus a cheaper and less energy-efficient home.

No matter where you are in your career, Basic Black offers invaluable lessons that will help you land the job, promotion, or project you're vying for. Throughout the audiobook, Cathie offers fascinating glimpses of media and business personalities, but at the core of it are her candid, personal stories. Basic Black provides a close-up look at the keen judgment, perseverance, and optimism that have propelled Cathie Black to the top of her game.