Self Study

When we think about the future, it can be difficult to feel that we have any control. We aren't confident that we can take actions and make decisions that help determine what happens next. We want to feel prepared, hopeful and equipped and to face the future with optimism. Or, better yet, change the future. But how do we map out our lives when it feels impossible to predict what the world will be like next week, let alone next year? Jane McGonigal, a renowned future forecaster, reveals that 'unimaginable' events aren't unimaginable before they happen.

*** This new 2025/26 edition of our full course now has five books of advice with 100 band 9 model essays! *** Are you taking the IELTS exam? Are you confident about task 2 in the writing test (Academic and General Training?) Do you know about the different types of essay you might need to write - and how to plan, structure and create each essay in advanced English? Even if your English is strong, writing task 2 can be a huge challenge. To help with this, thousands of people around the world have successfully followed the methods from our five books of IELTS task 2 writing advice. This new ...

Short on time? Or, maybe, you’ve already read or listened to the book, but need to refresh on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. The Like Switch was published in 2015 by former FBI agent and psychologist Jack Schafer. Schafer offers tips and tools you can use to make other people instantly like you.

Rightly dividing the word including tithes, can be likened to the Christian pilgrim’s manual. Herein the simplistic truth in regards to the law and grace, and Christian living are clearly set forth. The bible is self-explanatory. Anyone just need to rightly divide the word. This book is full of biblical references, thereby establishing every claim on any subject herein on the written word of God. This book has rightly divided the word. Making it easy for anyone to renew his or her mind accordingly and reap the benefits. The bible has progressive revelation. For example, Jesus Christ at ...

Is your current study method just reading a textbook over and over again hoping that something will stick? If so, have you realized that you can't memorize such a large amount of information in such a short amount of time? To study productively, it's essential to put into practice - in addition to effective time management - study techniques that help you retain as much information as possible. And I'm sorry to say that studying the night before is not enough. No one wants to spend more time studying than necessary. Learning effective study techniques can ensure you are fully prepared for ...

Do you have trouble focusing? Do project deadlines make you feel anxious? Is it sometimes hard to concentrate on a task with constant emails, messages, and reminders getting in the way? Well, what if you could gain the skill of powerful focus, and get more done in less time? Another way to skyrocket your time management skills is learning how to speed read. Think how many times you read every day. And imagine how much more time you would have if you could learn how to speed read.

Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks and scattered thoughts? The Mind Map Manual: Brain on Fire! is your ultimate guide to mastering mind mapping—a powerful tool to organize your ideas, spark creativity, and achieve your goals. This book isn’t just about learning a skill; it’s about transforming how you you think and work. Whether you’re a student aiming for academic success, a professional juggling multiple projects, or someone who simply wants a clearer, sharper mind, this manual will help you unlock the genius within. What’s Inside? Visual Thinking Made Easy: Learn how to break...

At some point, we resign ourselves to living by the scripts and rhythms established by other people. Perhaps it's a parent. Maybe it's a pastor or a boss or a teacher. Maybe it's a mortgage or wedding date or that next pay raise. Wherever the source, today there is an ocean full of people living on the life rafts of what they were expected to do. If we look at the mirror, we might see ourselves on that life raft as well.

Do you worry that you will forget everything you’ve studied? Do you worry that you will run out of time? If this sounds right to you, then you're suffering from test anxiety. And hypnosis can be a powerful way to reprogram your subconscious mind so you can learn to feel confident about any test.

Say good-bye to the crippling stress and anxiety that come with dating in the 2020s with the dating advice all single people need.

A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the Anxieties of Women's Midlife Transitions and Embracing a Purposeful Life. Are you overwhelmed with the transition into midlife? Are you longing for a way to move into the next chapter with fulfillment and hope? Are ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and a deeper understanding of God's grace? This groundbreaking book combines scientific findings and biblical wisdom to provide women with the tools and insights they need to face the anxieties of midlife with resilience and compassion.

From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things comes a collection of moving meditations on the beauty and complexity of women’s lives and roles, revealed in the things they hold, and on remorse, joy, ancestry, and memory. Ultimately, she reveals that many of the things we hold dear—as well as those that burden or haunt us—remain constant and connect us from generation to generation.

“I am married to an amazing woman, and we have great kids. I also carry a huge secret deep inside: I am gay.” Accepting truth about sexual identity after living outwardly as straight is terrifying and incredibly difficult to maneuver. Some fool themselves that this will be just fine, some have been caught exploring their sexuality, and some consider drastic steps to spare themselves and their loved ones from this truth.

Live by the power of the moon and fulfill your true potential with this guided journal offering magical prompts for self-reflection and personal growth.

Invoking Mnemosyne—Greek goddess of memory and eloquence, daughter of Heaven and Earth, mother of the Muses, and archetypal deity of the Asklepion dream temple tradition—this book initiates you into full dream consciousness, offering a lucid-dreaming ritual experience in the spirit of the Mystery Schools of antiquity. Sharing her more than a decade of research on Sleep Temples and Mystery Schools of the Esoteric Tradition, lucid-dreaming instructor Sarah Janes explores the evolution of imagination, memory, and consciousness throughout the ages.

Spirituality in the Work Place: Why it MUST NEVER be Neglected! Deepen faith, improve overall performance at work, and foster positive relationships with co-workers – these are just some of the benefits of having workplace spirituality. Spirituality is one of the most important aspects in life, yet it is also one of the most neglected. You typically work eight hours a day, five days a week, which gives you very little time to focus on other things you are passionate about, and are important to them, such as religion and spirituality in the workplace. As a result, you go through your days ...

Embrace a Biblically Centered Life! Are you ready to embark on a journey of faith that goes beyond the surface? Do you yearn to experience a life fully committed to Jesus in every aspect? The COMMITMENTS of a Jesus Follower: Practical Christian Living and Discipleship offers a roadmap to transform your spiritual walk from ordinary to extraordinary. This insightful Bible study unveils the essential commitments required to truly follow Jesus and live a life that reflects His love and purpose. Through ten profound and practical lessons, you'll discover how to: Build a Rock-Solid Foundation: ...

"Dear Dope Black Girl, you don’t know me, but I know you. I know you because I am you! We are magic, light, and stars in the universe.” So begins a letter that Tamara Winfrey Harris received as part of her Letters to Black Girls project, where she asked black women to write honest, open, and inspiring letters of support to young black girls aged 13 to 21. Her call went viral, resulting in a hundred personal letters from black women around the globe that cover topics such as identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the most important leaders of the movement to gain American women the vote. But, as Vivian Gornick argues in this passionate, vivid biographical essay, Stanton is also the greatest feminist thinker of the 19th century. Endowed with a philosophical cast of mind large enough to grasp the immensity that women's rights addressed, Stanton developed a devotion to equality uniquely American in character. Her writing and life make clear why feminism as a liberation movement has flourished here as nowhere else in the world.

Dive into the captivating e-book, 'The Art of Negotiation,' a comprehensive guide designed to empower you for any negotiation scenario. This ebook takes you on an exploration of negotiation as an essential skill needed to navigate the competitive professional landscape. The first part of your journey starts with an in-depth understanding of negotiation essentials. By breaking down negotiation tactics, it focuses on fostering self-awareness and empowers you to comprehend your true worth. In the following chapters, you will garner the essential knowledge on conducting preliminary market ...