Self Help Biography

As long as she can remember, Maria Konnikova has been fascinated by the tension between luck and skill. But nothing could prepare Konnikova for the string of bad luck that befell her in 2015, when, in quick succession, she was diagnosed with a painful auto-immune disease, her beloved grandmother died in a tragic accident and unexpected layoffs for her mother and husband left the family in financial disarray.

From the moment Lotte first met Ben, she knew they were meant to be together. And for a few years, their life was truly idyllic: flourishing careers, adored friends, and travel to every corner of the planet. But when Ben was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Lotte was catapulted into the uncharted landscape of cancer medicine, becoming his caregiver overnight. With the world around them in lockdown, they refused to give up the fight for his survival, travelling from London to Mexico in hope of a cure at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In 1950 Gerald Frank, a determined Black man, arrived in Seattle at the age of eighteen. Fleeing the violence of Detroit and the suffocating grip of Jim Crow Laws, Gerald carried nothing but dreams and drumsticks in his heart. His unwavering belief that he could carve out a better life set the stage for an incredible journey. Today, over seventy years later, the real estate empire forged by Gerald and his wife, Theresa, continues to flourish under the guidance of the third generation of the Frank family. But theirs was not a journey paved with silver spoons.

This is a quite creative self-help book designed especially for the 'first' time writer whom wishes to write their first novel and or book. It is a very simple, easy to read, straight forward as well as quite easy to understand booklet. "How to Write a Novel" will save a new author months, or perhaps even years of researching and investigation on just how to write and publish their literary 'work of art.'

Now in his late seventies, Sir Ranulph Fiennes looks back on a lifetime of exploration, and draws powerful, inspiring lessons that we can all use when faced by the tribulations of everyday life. Having crossed both Polar ice caps on foot, climbed Everest and the Eiger, served in the SAS and circumnavigated the world along its polar axis—a 53,000-mile odyssey that has never been repeated—'Ran' looks back from the summit of an incredible life.

A newly edited, single-volume commemorative edition of The Path to Power and The Downing Street Years; this is Margaret Thatcher in her own words. Combining her memoirs The Path to Power and The Downing Street Years, this definitive account of Margaret Thatcher’s life is published as a one-volume commemorative edition for the first time. Margaret Thatcher was the towering figure of late-20th-century British politics. Now, following her death, in 2013, this is the story of her remarkable life, in her own words.

An illuminating biography of the man who taught Americans "how to win friends and influence people."

Before Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey, and Malcolm Gladwell there was Dale Carnegie. His book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, became a best seller worldwide, and Lifemagazine named him one of the "most important Americans of the twentieth century." This is the first full-scale biography of this influential figure.

This is an ideal introduction to the ideas of a man whom many regard as the greatest thinker of our time. Here we encounter the stages in the development of his unique philosophy of consciousness, his key intellectual breakthroughs, his theory of history, and his diagnosis of the political ills of the modern age. The book provides a veritable catalog of the thinkers who created the intellectual foundation of the twentieth century.

It is clear that all the miracles were extraordinary and God gifted to Ibrahim and Yousuf. It was the special integrity that they succeeded by such tremendous miracles. If we think for a while, it was not easy for Abraham to jump into the fire but it needs tremendous devotion. God examines Abraham and Joseph in numerous ways. They became successful every moment. The Lord said to Abraham: “I will make you the leader of the people.” God’s aim in demonstrating miracles to human beings is to explore truth and reality. Even after recognizing all these miracles, if one does not believe, he ...

The Miracles of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Shams Praise be to Allah the Exalted, Lord of the Universe and Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and His family, companions, and those who follow his footprints and rightly guided ways until the Doomsday. The main aim of compiling this book “The Miracles of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” by Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Shams urges Muslims to adopt Islamic mentality by looking at things from an Islamic perspective. Like all his other books, this is written in simple language for common people and explains the number of miracles performed by the...

The Miracles of Prophet Jesus is an insightful book written to help people seeking to have a divergent view of an iconic personality that is crucial to both the Christian and Islamic faith. It presents the miracles as presented in both holy books to help believers discover the outstanding miracles that were wrought by God through this great prophet. It is a must read for anyone who desires a cross-faith book written about the outstanding miracles of Jesus.

“Stop what you’re doing and read this now! These stories are medicine for your femme soul.”- Lauren Andrews, Author, Founder of Unicorn Exchange, Podcast Host of Let’s Get Stabby“ Honest, Powerful and Inspirational! An eclectic collection of endurance and the rising of powerful women who refuse to settle for mediocrity.” – Roksana Hussein, Transformation Coach, Podcast Host of Personal Power BoostWings of a Woman is a collection of personal stories by 15 Indian Women Writers from around the world who have overcome challenges to not just survive but thrive. These stories are ...

Marianne Power was stuck in a rut. Then one day she wondered: could self-help books help her find the elusive perfect life? What begins as a clever experiment becomes an achingly poignant story. Because self-help can change your life - but not necessarily for the better...Help Me! is an irresistibly funny and incredibly moving book about a wild and ultimately redemptive journey that will resonate with anyone who’s ever dreamed of finding happiness.

With tongue-in-cheek humor, the creator of the award-winning Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress takes on the self-help section, proving that the benefits of the Dungeons & Dragons game goes far beyond simple entertainment.

In the 1990s, Steve Farrell cofounded and led two high-growth technology companies based in Silicon Valley that were featured in the INC500 and spanned the United States and Europe. A New Universal Dream is the inspiring story of Steve's journey from the pursuit of wealth and traditional ideas of success toward a more fulfilling life of caring and service to others and to humanity. It's also the story of the potential each of us has for profound change.

Edited by Toni Morrison and first published in 1974, An Autobiography is a classic of the Black Liberation era which resonates just as powerfully today. Long hard to find, it is reissued now with a new introduction by Davis, for a new audience inspired and galvanised by her ongoing activism and her extraordinary example. In the book, she describes her journey from a childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century.

In Crossroads of Fate, the gripping story of a young man’s journey from a troubled past to an inspiring future unfolds. From a seemingly ordinary night in Northern California that spirals into a life-changing event, to the nine days spent behind bars, this book chronicles a powerful transformation fueled by mistakes, resilience, and the desire for redemption. Raised by a loving mother and an emotionally distant father, the protagonist faces many struggles that many young people can relate to. After a pivotal altercation and time in jail, he embarks on a path to turn his life around, ...

LIVES ON THE DOLE: THREE DIVERGENT TALES OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN BRITAIN consists of the following three stories: 1 – LIFE ON THE DOLE by FILIUS THOREAU: Filius Thoreau, arch-benefit fraudster and jaunty raconteur, celebrates the silver anniversary of his induction into the world of the workshy with his candid, but not too candid, autobiography in which he celebrates the unique and sinuous path he has steered through the minefield of work-obsessed modern Britain. From the dark days of the Poll Tax through the laissez-faire nineties to the ghastly government work schemes of the new millennium, ...

Linda Richman, the mother-in-law of comedian Mike Myers - and the inspiration for some of his craziest sketches, offers the type of blunt, no-nonsense advice you probably haven't heard since that bold, brass, always reliable best friend of your youth gave you a breath-of-fresh-air reality check.

In 2012, Rhyannon Styles began her gender transition and attended her first 12-step meeting - beginning two journeys that changed the course of her life. Using her personal narrative as a springboard for exploring addiction, recovery and LGBTQ+ mental health, Rhyannon writes with searing honesty about the complexity of her experiences. The audiobook spans a range of addictions including alcohol, food, sex and relationships, the internet and narcotics, and highlights the ways in which addiction and the transition process can overlap.