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What's the secret to lasting happiness? How do you gain the resilience needed to weather life's inevitable storms? For ancient philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Epictetus, these questions were more than mere musings—they were key elements of a school of thought called Stoicism. In The Stoicism Workbook, you'll learn how thinking like Socrates can help you identify what truly matters in your life, and build the resilience needed to go and get it!

How Can I Help? portrays a week in the life of Dr. David Goldbloom as he treats patients, communicates with families, and trains staff at CAMH, the largest psychiatric facility in Canada. This highly listenable and touching behind-the-scenes account of his daily encounters with a wide range of psychiatric concerns - from his own patients and their families to Emergency Department arrivals - puts a human face on an often misunderstood area of medical expertise.

About Dr. LaShonda M. Jackson-Dean Dr. LaShonda M. Jackson-Dean an American Author of a variety of genres to include African American Studies, Women, Management, Militaristic, Motivational, Wellness, and Fitness Studies, Fiction as well as Non-fiction literature. She is a Motivational Speaker, Life, Transformational, and Total Wellness Coach. Dr. Jackson-Dean, adjunct professor, and entrepreneur gives voice to the voiceless through her writings and speaking. She is the author of A Phenomenological Study of the Underrepresentation of Senior Level African American Women in Corporations, Seed ...

Kelley Fanto Deetz draws upon archaeological evidence, cookbooks, plantation records, and folklore to present a nuanced study of the lives of enslaved plantation cooks from colonial times through emancipation and beyond. She reveals how these men and women were literally "bound to the fire" as they lived and worked in the sweltering, and often fetid, conditions of plantation house kitchens.

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I have titled the ninth compilation for Crypto Hipster’s Chronicles, Episode 9, “Knowledge is Power”, and that episode I have now converted into this book with the same title. The Knowledge Society is a 10-month global innovation program for ambitious high school students. Students aged between thirteen and seventeen years of age and apply and interview before joining and attending weekly sessions. The Knowledge Society (TKS) is the next generation of innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs who want to solve the world’s biggest problems. During January 2021, I conducted a four-...

This best selling audio program has revolutionized the way men and women talk and listen to each other - at home, at work, and wherever the communications gap between the sexes can lead to troublesome misunderstandings.

Working in Vancouver's notorious downtown eastside to pay for her theological education at Regent College, Meera Bai Grover was faced with questions about whether or not providing people who use drugs with sterile supplies and a place to inject contravened her faith. She knew she wanted to care for people with addiction but did not know how to do so in a way that fit with her own moral code.

Seeking practical strategies to empower yourself and navigate the challenges of teenage life? For guidance on all aspects of social interaction, check out our comprehensive guide, "Essential Teen Life Skills for Today's Youth." In this guide, you'll learn: The importance of understanding social skills How to build confidence and improve self-confidence Strategies for building resilience in the Face of adversity Communication skills that will help you succeed in all areas of life Relationship skills to help you navigate the complexities of human interaction How to work effectively in a team ...

With cerebral palsy binding him to a wheelchair and slowing his speech, Todd's physical weaknesses have always been apparent. He's never had the option of hiding his weaknesses. Escape - impossible. But through God's movement in the trials, Todd became deeply thankful for what many would consider devastating. Weak Is the New Strong is an invitation to journey through Todd's touching stories and dynamic biblical explorations of God's view of weakness, and to discover how your greatest weakness - whatever it is - can be transformed by God's strength.

Bazată pe o serie de prelegeri înregistrate, cartea de față abordează trei probleme fascinante: banii, în contrast cu adevărata bogăție, spiritualitatea unui materialism mai profund și modul în care tehnologia și concepțiile filozofice ne ghidează spre o legătură tot mai intensă cu universul pe care îl locuim. Vei explora numeroase alte teme pline de clarviziune, dar și de umor, mai relevante ca oricând.

Be Elite NOW ! In today's competitive business world, it's more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. Whether you're a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur, you need to find ways to distinguish yourself from your competitors and make a lasting impression on your customers and clients. Being elite in business is not just about having a prestigious title or a high net worth. It's about having a mindset that sets you apart from your competition and propels you towards success.

Whether on the job or at home, we've all yearned for a way to simplify our lives and become more organized. In A Simpler Way, authors Margaret J. Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers use the latest scientific research to develop new structures to help us become more cooperative, creative, and free. By simplifying our individual worlds, Wheatley and Kellner-Rogers explain that we will inevitably increase our self-assurance, resulting in a continuous cycle of creativity, accomplishment, and learning.

Feeling lonely despite hundreds of social media friends? Craving deeper relationships but don't know where to start? Discover the 'Social Diet' method to transform loneliness into authentic connection. We live in a paradoxical era. We've never had more tools to communicate, yet the loneliness epidemic affects more than half of us. This book dives deep into this modern problem and reveals a simple truth: loneliness isn't a personal failing, it's a hunger. A biological hunger for real human bonds that our digital interactions and superficial encounters can't fulfill. Think of authentic ...

In this book, award-winning journalist Beth Baker tells the story of people devising innovative ways to live as they approach retirement, options that ensure they are surrounded by a circle of friends, family, and neighbors. Based on visits and interviews at many communities around the country, Baker weaves a rich tapestry of grassroots alternatives, some of them surprisingly affordable.

Alpha Man Confidence is the key to becoming a better leader, a better ruler, or even a better husband. Alpha Man Confidence comes from taking charge of your life and not being a victim anymore. It's the ability to live with passion, and not be afraid of what other people will think about you. It is also going after what you want in life, and never giving up or stopping because something went wrong on your way.

Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Have you experienced a panic attack not knowing how to deal with it? Can't stop worrying about your life? In order to overcome the anxious mind and to get rid of this emotional burden you need to identify your anxiety profile first, recognize the problem, and start to act before it gets worse. Learn how to: define your anxiety profile and understand the cause of it; understand the thinking process of anxiety; and much more.

It's 1904, the turn of the 20th century, and Samantha Parkington is a nine-year-old orphan living with her rich grandmother. When Samantha sees a friend in need, she makes space to help and a speech worth more than gold.

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