Personal Development Fiction

When a long-term relationship ended, her best friend’s scheme to get Lottie back in the swing of things seemed like a good idea. She’s kept her promise to Jess to see it through but, as a lover of the quiet life, Lottie couldn’t be happier to say hello to a brand new year – The Year of Saying No! Unfortunately, the one thing she still seems unable to say no to is the crush she has on her best client and now friend, Army veteran Seb Marshall. But she’s working on it, and with rescue dog Humphrey at her side, she knows that she’ll manage just fine.

There were many things that Hollie McNish didn't know before she was pregnant. How her family and friends would react; that Mr Whippy would be off the menu; how quickly ice can melt on a stomach. These were on top of the many other things she didn't know about babies: how to stand while holding one; how to do a poetry gig with your baby as a member of the audience; how drum'n'bass can make a great lullaby. But Hollie learned. And she's still learning, slowly.

Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say: "Some of my best friends are...(Black, White, Asian, etc.)"? or "I don't think of you as...(Gay, Disabled, Jewish, etc.)"? or "I don't see color, I'm colorblind"? These statements and dozens like them can build a divide between us and the people we interact with. Though well-intended, they often widen the diversity gap sometimes causing irreparable harm personally and professionally.

Veinticinco mil días son los que un ser humano vive de media en su vida adulta. Este libro cuenta 32 historias cortas sobre cómo vivir esos 25.000 días. "Veinticinco mil días es la cifra aproximada de oportunidades que la vida le brinda a una persona durante su periplo vital. Los seres humanos tenemos alrededor de 25.000 vidas, que empiezan y acaban cada día, para el elegir cómo vivir cada una de ellas..."

Throughout her illustrious career, Charlotte Beers has been a CEO, a chairman, an undersecretary of state, and the first woman to appear on the cover of Fortune magazine. But none of those titles compare to what Charlotte is called today: a teacher, educating women across the United States and Europe on how to break the glass ceiling in what she calls “the era of forging ahead for women.” Now, Charlotte shares her extensive knowledge and experience in I’d Rather Be in Charge, detailing concrete solutions to the most serious issue facing working women today....

Is Your Partner A Psychopath 10 Ways To Find Out is a darkly entertaining guide to uncover the chilling traits of a psychopath in your relationship. With a mix of real psychological insights, dramatic examples, and dark humour, this book explores the subtle-and not-so-subtle-signs that your partner might be hiding a sinister side. Through 10 revealing ways ,you will learn how to identify red flags that could save you from a toxic or dangerous relationship. Prepare for a wild ride into the mind of a true psychopath.

Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world.

A carefully produced edition of Emerson's most famous essay. Beware of other publishers' slapdash editions.

Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam had a great belief in the power of the youth. He met over 21 million children and young people in India and outside and spoke to them about the power of knowledge, ambition, moral behaviour and the need to bring about change in society. He travelled to almost every corner of the country meeting the youth in schools, universities and institutions and interacted with them like a committed teacher. In Learning How to Fly, some of his nearly 2,000 lectures have been compiled.

Secrets rule Lana’s life. Her father’s death brought some out into the open, but she has a few of her own: 1) she’s been married to Blake for nearly a year - and trying to get a divorce for most of that time. 2) A moment of emotional weakness and too much champagne ended with her in her husband’s arms - and now she’s pregnant.

Ghostbelly is Elizabeth Heineman’s personal account of a home birth that goes tragically wrong—ending in a stillbirth—and the harrowing process of grief and questioning that follows. It’s also Heineman’s unexpected tale of the loss of a newborn: before burial, she brings the baby home for overnight stays.

Una obra fundamental que marcó un antes y un después en nuestro país: fue el libro que trajo el mindfulness a España. Ahora, dieciséis años después, Asuero recupera el texto original con actualizaciones y ampliaciones que lo hacen más cercano a nuestro estilo de vida actual y, por supuesto, a las necesidades que este nos impone. Un libro para reflexionar sobre la vida y sobre cómo vivirla con mayor plenitud, para recuperar el equilibrio personal y la soberanía sobre la propia vida.

¿Qué tal si la hora de dormir dejara de ser una pesadilla? Diseñado para ser escuchado, este libro contiene 9 historias relajantes para antes de ir a dormir que te ayudarán a dormir con un profundo, relajante y natural sueño. Una selección de palabras calmantes que pueden funcionar como un auxiliar del sueño sin m edicamentos, para conseguir la máxima relajación y pasividad.

It's time to fill out our college applications. Not applying to the Ivy Leagues is not an option, and not getting into them would be a total embarrassment. But I know a few girls who aren't going to let the pressure get them down.

Twenty-four-year-old Eric Marshall arrives on Prince Edward Island to become a substitute schoolmaster, even though he has a bright future in his wealthy family's business. Eric has taken the two-month teaching post only as a favor to a friend - but fate throws in his path a beautiful, mysterious girl named Kilmeny Gordon. With jet black hair and sea blue eyes, Kilmeny immediately captures Eric's heart. But Kilmeny cannot speak, and Eric is concerned for and bewitched by this shy, sensitive mute girl.

What if everything in your life happened for a reason? Upon reflection you realize that the drama in your life turned out to be your greatest gifts. That letting go of past resentment can cause profound change for the here and now. This unique book is a series of short stories of real life experiences. Some of the stories are funny, some a bit shocking.

In this inspiring series of letters to his grandchildren, David Suzuki offers grandfatherly advice mixed with stories from his own remarkable life and explores what makes life meaningful. He challenges his grandchildren - and us - to do everything at full tilt. He explains why sports, fishing, feminism, and failure are important; why it is dangerous to deny our biological nature; and why First Nations must lead a revolution.

Many adults just not feeling right. They are tired, weak, overwhelmed, and oftentimes in pain. These symptoms are usually the result of a bigger problem. In many cases, they come from being overstressed. It is important to find ways to manage stress, and one of the best ways is to find entertainment in a good audiobook. If you are a stressed-out adult, like so many of us are, then we have some great material in store for you. Bedtime is one of the best periods of the day to unwind and forget about the things that overwhelmed you that day.

Through her writings and workshops, Julia Cameron has inspired millions to pursue their dreams. In the tradition of Heart Steps, Blessings reveals the keys she uses to reconnect herself with the source of her creative spirit. Focusing on gratitude and recognizing the power to change one's surrounding world by changing one's thinking, Cameron explains how she surrenders to the "deeper flow of life rather than willfully forcing artificial solutions." of life rather than willfully forcing artificial solutions." Readers will understand the secrets of a life that is rich, beautiful, intricate, and valuable.

A passionate and inspiring guide to creating a life built around the creative process. This groundbreaking new work from the best-selling author of The Artist's Way, guides listeners in creating a vision for their lives in which art and life are inextricably linked. According to Julia Cameron, when we allow our creative spirit to serve as our compass, we discover that the art we have always longed to create is suddenly within our grasp. In The Creative Life, Cameron shows listeners how to use their creative hearts and minds to cultivate lives that nourish and sustain their art.