Personal Development Classics

In the classic tradition of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, here for the first time in English is the timeless wisdom of China's greatest emperor, Tang Taizong (AD 598-649), which will show anyone who leads or manages how to achieve unparalleled results and an enduring legacy.

You don’t want to think fearful thoughts, but they just “pop” into your mind, resulting in negative subconscious programming. Reverse the effect of “fear” programming, and feel immediate relief with this proven two-part system of spoken and subliminal suggestions and practices.

C.S. Lewis' famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories: affection, friendship, eros and charity. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race. Charity, however, the gift-love of God, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves become distorted and even dangerous.

Poise is a power derived from the Mastery of Self. From the preface: "All efforts directed toward the correcting of temperamental or mental blemishes or defects and nervous conditions are of benefit to humanity. In producing this book, the author's purpose was to help mankind to overcome these weaknesses, which are a serious impediment to mental development, and hinder personal advancement and general progress."

This all-time classic is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.

Lee Clavering, a young playwright, falls in love with an Austrian countess, not noticing the adoring glances from the outgoing flapper, Janet. Unknown to the young lover, the object of his devotion is defying age with artifice in this controversial pseudo-science-fiction romance.

The Science of Getting Rich is the classic guide to creating wealth through the Law of Attraction. First published in 1910, a hundred years later it inspired Rhonda Byrne's best-selling book and movie, The Secret. According to Wallace D. Wattles, "There is a science of getting rich, and it is an exact science, like algebra or arithmetic. There are certain laws which govern the process of acquiring riches; once these laws are learned and obeyed by any man, he will get rich with mathematical certainty."

This is a classic self-help guide by author and self-improvement lecturer Dale Carnegie.

Dr. Joseph Murphy covers many of the deepest issues of life and death that perplex the mind. Murphy’s lucid, matter-of-fact writing style should be very helpful with the Truth student's understanding of many of the seemingly abstract concepts put forward by Thomas Toward in his lectures on mental science. Murphy believes that the whole truth is that life begins and ends in one’s self. When the dominion of the individual is understood, then he finds the universe his playground, life an eternal day, and every man a delight to meet.

One of the most popular self-help speeches of all time teaches you to seek for the riches within and close to home. Russell Conwell's famous Acres of Diamonds speech was the inspiration for Temple University's mission.

Enlist the unlimited power of your mind to manifest your dreams into reality with this proven two-part system of spoken and subliminal suggestions. Created especially for anyone looking to cultivate the entrepreneurial skill and spirit to be incredibly successful, this audio program will increase your determination and willingness to do what it takes.

Hear Dickens' gift for social commentary in this classic story of the poor orphan, Oliver. In this time-tested classic, Dickens aimed to expose the filth of the London underworld as well as attack the inhumanity of the New Poor Law of 1834. This audiobook is a stunning performance by the award-winning Miriam Margolyes, who is considered one of the most knowledgeable and brilliant actors and interpreters of Dickens.

En El poder del optimismo, Helen Keller (sordociega desde los dos años, debido a una grave enfermedad) relata que es posible vencer la oscuridad y el silencio. A través de un lenguaje táctil, Keller nos cuenta su lucha contra la adversidad. Por ejemplo, relata cómo experimentó un momento revelador cuando tocó el agua y pudo leer la palabra que su maestra deletreaba en su mano. Este fue el punto de partida de su viaje hacia el conocimiento y la independencia.

About 50% of marriages in the United States will end in divorce. Many couples that don't get divorced end up unhappy. You know what I mean, because you've seen it. People with every intention of having a happy marriage and staying together for better , for worse - they just weren't able to make it happen and walked away defeated. Mary Emily and Ben Goodwin have dedicated their lives to helping couples have better relationships. This is an updated version of their classic marriage manual.

Do you find it hard to fall asleep each night? Is it so bad that you actually don’t look forward to going to bed each night? Do you spend hours frustrated because you can't stop anxious thoughts from running through your head? You need to find a way to unwind from the world. Project Sleep was created for people who need help finding sleep and staying asleep. These are bedtime stories for adults. You deserve peaceful deep and satisfying sleep.

Adam cannot understand Eve - her penchant for naming everything in the garden irks him, as does her boundless curiosity, but he learns, in time, that he cannot live happily without her. And Eve finds that she loves Adam above all things.

That which you can visualize, you can manifest. Enlist the unlimited power of your mind to form and hold vivid images, programming them into your subconscious - and thereby into reality - with this proven two-part system of spoken and subliminal suggestions.

When Arkady Petrovich returns home from college, his father finds his eager, naïve son changed almost beyond recognition, for the impressionable Arkady has fallen under the powerful influence of the friend he has brought home with him. A self-proclaimed nihilist, the ardent young Bazarov shocks Arkady's father with his determination to overthrow the traditional values of society. Vividly capturing the hopes and fears of a changing Russia in the 19th century, Fathers and Sons is Ivan Turgenev's masterpiece. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

The Science of Being Great is another personal-growth classic from the pen of Wallace D. Wattles. His most famous book is The Science of Getting Rich. This is a companion to that book. In it the author, after studying the wisdom of the world's religious leaders and great philosophers, digests their wisdom and puts it all together in his own unique style. Using many examples and "power tools of thought", he demonstrates the power of thought and positive self-esteem as sure ways to greatness.

Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince is history’s greatest guide to attaining and keeping power; Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Power has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it; and it may be said that no greater work on the subject of military theory exists than Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, these exquisitely brief and faithful condensations on leadership will mark a true turning point in your life and career.