True Self

When most people think about nudity, they picture beaches, spas, or maybe some awkward moments in locker rooms. But in reality, nudity is so much more than that. It’s not just about being bare physically—it’s about being bare emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It’s about stripping away the layers of doubt, fear, and insecurity that hold you back and discovering your most authentic, powerful self underneath. That’s where “naked ambition” comes in. You see, when you allow yourself to be truly vulnerable—whether it’s in your own skin or in the pursuit of your dreams—...

In Men’s Work, ManTalks founder Connor Beaton offers the tactical, self-led guide men have been looking for. Here, he destigmatizes inner work by reframing it as a kind of psychological warrior training that many men can relate to and have been craving. Beaton walks you through a framework for facing the hidden and rejected aspects of yourself—factors that lead to self-sabotage, anxiety, and depression.

A guide to creating miracles in your own life through the power of thought.

You’ve heard of Pablo Escobar, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, and Rafael Caro Quintero. Their names conjure ghoulish images of bloody streets, white powder, bundles of weed, and a particular flavor of machismo unique to ruthless druglords. But what of the drugladies, las narcas? For the first time, investigative reporter Deborah Bonello takes you behind the curtain to introduce the women at the helm of organized crime south of the US-Mexico border.

Here is an invitation to bring happiness and contentment into your life. It is your chance to pause and reflect on all the countless reasons for gratitude that surround you every day. Gratitude leads to contentment whereas taking the good things of life for granted brings an exaggerated sense of entitlement and leads to an endless cycle of discontent. This book is your opportunity to break the cycle of restlessness and enjoy the happiness that is the natural reward of gratitude. Happy days

! Tony Brady

Are you holding onto grudges that weigh down your soul? Do you dream of emotional freedom but don’t know how to get there? What if you could transform pain into peace and resentment into love? Forgiveness isn’t just an act—it’s a transformative journey that leads to emotional healing, healthier relationships, and inner peace. In "The Mastery of True Forgiveness: Let Go of Resentment, Achieve Emotional Freedom, Transform Your Relationships, and Cultivate Lasting Inner Peace," you’ll discover how forgiveness can be your greatest superpower in overcoming past pain and building a ...

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.

How we decide to confront our inner fears is the person we become. Whom had Jonathan become? Ethiopian Airlines flight 961 plunged into the Indian Ocean in an attempted water landing, killing 125 of the 175 people on board. 10-year-old Jonathan and his 3-year-old brother Richie are left fatherless. Feelings of anxiety and uncertainty become their new normal as they grow up with a distant and neglectful mother. Now an adult, Jonathan is an ambitious graduate who wants to make something of his life. Richie, however, has turned to alcohol much like his mother. Despite his efforts and best ...

Who are you? How do the identities you hold—like your racial or gender identity—impact you every day? How do they impact others? These big and important questions are key to understanding ourselves. Part of being your true self means learning about group identities and how they affect our experience of the world. With kid-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this text will help young kids explore their identities and how it shapes their experience.

Prominent psychologist Angela Duckworth’s successive scientific studies show that perseverance in the face of challenges is a greater predictor of success than genetics.

What if an entire world depended on you to preserve its very existence? Logan LeVec is an over-achieving middle-schooler who struggles socially. He enjoys a strong bond with his grandfather who tells the most over-the-top imaginative stories, much to the dismay of Logan’s mother, who worries about her father’s detachment from reality. But Logan soon discovers that the stories were all true, and a subtle form of training to prepare him for his higher purpose. With the help of Muggins the Elementalist, and Ginny the girl next door, Logan enters Cameria through a magic portal. Cameria is ...

Attraction Across Borders: My True Story of Dreams and Discovery. Journey with me across the charming landscapes of Europe in "Attraction Across Borders," a heartfelt memoir of dreams, discovery, and the unexpected turns of love. Armed with the Law of Attraction, I set out to manifest my deepest desires, weaving through vibrant cities and serene countrysides in pursuit of life’s grandest aspirations. This is a story of hope and the incredible potential of belief, as my dreams of love and adventure unfold in breathtaking ways. But amidst the joy and triumph, there's a journey of heartache ...

A true story of one man’s survival in Corporate America. Enticed by the promise of the great rewards that await software developers, Randy Zinn enters the corporate world during the exciting internet boom of the late 1990s—only to find that the challenges awaiting him have nothing to do with code and everything to do with people. Whether it’s the incompetence of coworkers, getting thrown under the bus, or being set up to fail, Zinn faces the outrageous behavior with determination to keep his hopes alive. Along the way, he offers readers a rare peek into working with private companies ...

Warriors Manage Chaos by accepting and embracing unexpected opportunities and solutions arising, like the Phoenix, from deep in one’s soul. A practical no platitude spirituality road map guide to learning to be yourself! Too often fear freezes us from actively engaging in the problem. One can change this by thinking and acting like a Warrior. Only by knowing oneself can you live in the Now. This requires seeing your life situations through clear vision represented by Shiva’s Third Eye. This changes your perspective and range of options from passive indecision to active determination. ...

Women thrive on encouragement, connection, and support. And yet, this desire leads many to be culturally catechized by a multibillion dollar self-help industry. Because foolish motivational messages flow freely from the world like a dripping faucet and are repeated by the person in the mirror, women remain discouraged, disconnected, and alone. If women believe happiness and success are their responsibility, they will assume discouragement must be too. Women need better news.

Dale Scott's career as a professional baseball umpire spanned nearly forty years, including thirty-three in the Major Leagues, from 1985 to 2017. He worked exactly a thousand games behind the plate, calling balls and strikes at the pinnacle of his profession, working in every Major League Baseball stadium, and interacting with dozens of other top-flight umpires, colorful managers, and hundreds of players. What makes Scott's book truly different is his unique perspective as the only umpire in the history of professional baseball to come out as gay during his career.

In Soul Shift, Rachel Macy Stafford offers us a practical, inclusive guide to navigating a culture of distraction and depletion to find our way back to what delights our heart, makes us feel alive, and brings us peace. She illuminates how to embody the practice of presence, where we return home to our authentic selves and the joy found only in the here and now.

Introducing a 10-hour blueprint to recovering from narcissistic abuse from your mother and avoiding toxic relationships and people as an empath moving forward. It's time for you to realize you are a beautiful person and a beautiful soul. It's time for you to break generational trauma and blossom into the incredible woman you are meant to be. You deserve to be happy. You deserve happy relationships, and to be confident, you can be an amazing partner, spouse, mother, sister, and friend.

Poems about Love, Life, Romance, Understanding, Empowerment and How Nature Nurtures and Heals. First collection by a new author, young poetess Lakelyn Chase who resides in the South (US) and seeks to live life to the fullest. She tries to evoke that in her writing. Her poems are mostly personal with vivid imagery that she hopes will help the reader visualize as well as feel their meaning. Excerpt: Girl Among Wildflowers As the sun began to dip below the horizon, and the sky gave way to the gentle pastels of twilight, a young woman found herself standing in a field of wildflowers, lost in ...

In her groundbreaking debut essay collection, actress Lily Collins—Golden Globe-nominated star of Rules Don’t Apply, Mortal Instruments, and To the Bone—is opening a poignant, honest conversation about the things young women struggle with: body image, self-confidence, relationships, family, dating, and so much more. Lily shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak. We all understand what it’s like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it’s about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they’re not alone. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily’s honest voice will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It’s time to claim your voice! It’s time to live your life unfiltered.