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- Book Review – A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Molly LundquistKhaled Hosseini writes with power and surety, producing another best seller with A Thousand Splendid Suns. This is his second novel, following close upon the heels of The Kite Runner, and like the earlier book deals with the troubled history and people of Afghanistan. Two women, Mariam and ...
Views: 2115 - Book Review: Forgiving Ararat - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Halle EavelynSometimes, something comes along that profoundly affects you enough to need to talk about it... a lot. I read a book that I think, in addition to being highly entertaining, also had a profound spiritual impact on me, and on my own spiritual tour as I careen through this thing we call life. So ...
Views: 2115(8 votes) - How to Memorize Anything - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHow much do you think you can improve your memory? The answer may surprise you. Did you know that your three-pound brain (approximately 1.4 kilograms) contains 100 billion brain cells that can form gazillions of connections? According to Karen DeBord, PhD, “there are enough brain cells to learn ...
Views: 2115 - A Short "Tribute" to the "late and great" Ayrton Senna, perhaps the Fastest and Greatest Racing Driver of them all! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow." A SHORT "TRIBUTE" TO AYRTON SENNA: LIFE AT THE LIMIT Submitter's Note: Craig is currently "working" on a new manuscript, a "real labour of love" titled 'INSIDE THE MIND OF A GRAND PRIX CHAMPION, where we'll take a look inside the head, ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - Book Review: Focal Point: A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Focal Point is author and motivational speaker Brian Tracy's latest guide to professional and personal development. Combining the basic principles of career success and life balance he has advocated in the past with anecdotes for inspiration, the book proposes a unified ...
Views: 2111 - How to Write Post-Apocalyptic Books - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Steve SmithApocalyptic literature is a sub-genre of science fiction concerned with the end of world either through plague, nuclear war, or some other tragic disaster. Post-apocalyptic books are set in a civilization after such a calamity. The time frame can be immediately after the disaster, focusing on ...
Views: 2109 - Focus by Leo Babauta (Part 4 of 5) - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Eugene Yiga“Success demands singleness of purpose.”– Vince Lombardi Diversification is the key to successful investment growth. It’s something we’ve all heard many times before. But is it really true? During the 1960s, many conglomerates tried to diversify their operations by purchasing several ...
Views: 2108(2 votes) - Illegal Immigration - The Solution - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2007 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Arthur Levine 2007 Words 1007 Keywords: Illegal Immigration, Solution, Wealthy Mexicans, Robots From a speech given by Johnny Oops the principal character in a novel by the same name at the biggest ...
Views: 2108 - Some People are Just Evil - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Bryan KnightDr Neruda's Cure for Evil Rafael Yglesias Warner Books What an amazing book. This novel is bound to intrigue psychotherapists, or anyone who has been in therapy. Entertaining, thought-provoking, shocking, enlightening, puzzling, this fascinating work tackles many issues such as incest, ...
Views: 2108 - Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles on Jesus from Neale Donald Walsh's book 'Tomorrow's God' - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles on Jesus from Neale Donald Walsh's book 'Tomorrow's God' Author's Web sites (ND Walsch): www.newspirituality.org and www.HumanitysTeam.com Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion(s), Christianity, Jesus, Jesus ...
Views: 2097(1 vote) - Increase Your Knowledge with Various Chemistry Books - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Paul SmithEven though I am a student of commerce’s Chemistry has always been one of the most favorite subjects of mine. The reason is simple, that the information provided by the books of this subject is outstanding or we can say that they let us know some of the most amazing thing which otherwise we ...
Views: 2096 - The One Minute Millionaire: A Book Review - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Garry GamberThe One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen is actually two books in one. The book is half fiction and half non-fiction. It’s a unique idea that I’ve never seen before in print. The right hand pages present a fiction, developing a story from beginning to end. The facing ...
Views: 2092 - Review: A Struggle to Walk with Dignity: The TRUE story of a Jamaican-born Canadian - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Gerald A. Archambeau ISBN: 978-0-9784982-0-7 Publisher: Blue Butterfly Books You probably never heard of Gerald A. Archambeau, author of A Struggle to Walk with Dignity: The TRUE story of a Jamaican-born Canadian, however, after reading his autobiography, you will have to admit ...
Views: 2090(3 votes) - Patrick Daniel's Finding Your Road To Success:How to get there without getting lost Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Patrick Daniel, C.A. ISBN: 978-09867060-0-4 Publisher: PDCA Publishing Patrick Daniel is a Canadian Chartered Accountant who has achieved success by the time he was thirty-one. He informs us that his net worth was more than an average person aged sixty-five or older according to ...
Views: 2088 - Book Review: Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review Put the telescope away; the North Star mentioned here is a human body, not a heavenly one. And like Polaris, which has guided sailors for centuries, the human body's gut feelings and emotions can help guide a wayward soul back to his or her "essential self." In this absorbing ...
Views: 2086 - HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS ESSAY? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Anna EversonAt college level, notwithstanding a typical crease which ties article structure, each subject has its own particular prerequisites that a student must come across. Business studies are the same, introducing its own particular difficulties for those who are encountering for attempting to compose ...
Views: 2069 - A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key words): Success, Belief, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Empowerment, Motivation, Inspiration, Self Help, Personal Growth (enough there ...
Views: 2067(8 votes) - Texts That Will Get Your Ex Back - Text Your Ex Back Examples - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldTexts that will get your ex back; It's a story that happens many times every day. A break up happens to your relationship, and in spite of the fact that break ups occur so much; it does not make it any better for you. It is very painful and you cannot make this pain go away at will, but there ...
Views: 2066 - Aspects of Hypnotherapy/Psychotherapy and Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI am directing you to a podcast I made with Counsellor Annie Bennett. She had been working in the field of psychotherapy and counselling since 1994, when she trained and worked for Cruse Bereavement Care in North Surrey, England. She later trained for Surrey Alcohol and Drug Misuse and continued ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - The Magic Of Believing (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow." * THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING - THE POWER OF THOUGHT ENERGY (PART ONE) "Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers; powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing; forces ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - Book Review: The Attractor Factor - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Joe VitaleDo you work hard, do everything right, and yet rarely achieve the results you had hoped for? As you struggle to make ends meet, do you sometimes wish you could be one of those lucky people who seem to smile their way through life and have success handed to them? Actually, you can. In The ...
Views: 2055 - Review: Dethroning the King: The Hostile Takeover of Anheuser-Busch, an American Icon By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Julie MacIntosh Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc ISBN: 978-0-470-59270-0 How was it possible to take over the last major beer maker in the USA in a deal that led to the largest all-cash acquisition in history at a time when major banks and financial institutions were falling like ...
Views: 2049 - Review: The Accidental Millionaire: How to Succeed in Life Without Really Trying - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Gary Fong ISBN: 978-1-933771-91-5 Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc Gary Fong, author of The Accidental Millionaire: How to Succeed in Life Without Really Trying was blessed with an innate business savvy, particularly in the area of marketing. When you incorporate this with his ...
Views: 2040(4 votes) - Your Book Publishing Choices - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Dan PoynterWhen it comes to publishing a book, one method does not fit all. Each title has a unique audience, the author may be an introvert or extrovert and the author’s plans for the future can be varied. There are many things to consider such as the size of the market, the cost to print and truck, etc. ...
Views: 2038 - Book Review - The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2013 from David BachWhat’s the secret to becoming a millionaire? For years people have asked David Bach, the national bestselling author of Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich, and The Finish Rich Workbook, what’s the real secret to getting rich? What’s the one thing I need to do? Now, in The ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - Book Review: The Comfort Trap or, What If You're Riding a Dead Horse? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: Don't get too comfortable, warns psychologist Judith Sills, who invites readers to jump over "the electric fence of anxiety" to find deeper satisfaction in their lives. Sills, the best-selling author of Excess Baggage, compares our rigid routines, bad habits, stale ...
Views: 2032 - Focus by Leo Babauta (Part 5 of 5) - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Eugene Yiga“The field of consciousness is tiny. It accepts only one problem at a time.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery Over the last few weeks, we’ve covered how to plan the perfect day, cut back on technology, simplify our lives, and finally find focus. In theory it makes sense; in practice it can be ...
Views: 2026(2 votes) - A Hay House Book Review: A Course in Weight Loss by Marianne Williamson - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from William ConstantineA Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever by Marianne Williamson An Official Hay House Book Review By: William Constantine Typically, I am excited when a new book from Hay House comes for me to review; however, when I received Marianne ...
Views: 2021(10 votes) - The Chinese Funny Money Conspiracy - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright Arthur Levine 2007 Words 865 Keywords: The Dialectic Rationalization of Materialism, Funny Money, Prophet, Guru, Conspiracy, China, Trade Deficit Speech Given at Madison Square Garden by ...
Views: 2016 - Book Review: Stand Up for Your Life: A Practical Step-by-Step Plan to Build Inner Confidence and Personal Power - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Cheryl RichardsonAmazon.com Review: Oprah life makeover maven Cheryl Richardson wants you to start rocking the boat. Stand Up for Your Life urges readers to stop playing it safe by putting their needs and priorities aside. Her premise: by spending less time listening to others and more time strengthening your ...
Views: 2014(2 votes) - Review: Beer Belly Blues , What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Brad J. King Publisher: Abundant Health Systems ISBN: 978-098106420-8 Brad J. King, author of Beer Belly Blues: What Every Aging Man and the Women in His Life Need to Know is a well-known nutritional researcher and performance nutritionist. In addition to his latest book, he has ...
Views: 2013 - The Home Made Energy Review - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Rick NortonGetting hold of commercial solar panels can be pretty pricey. This is one of the principal reasons why people are don't make much effort to be greener in this field. Solar panels in the market cost up to $20,000 for typical house. Home Made Energy is a book that teaches how to make solar power ...
Views: 2008 - Is Writing a Book in Your Future? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe ability to gain and maintain market share can be increasingly challenging for many professionals. There are numerous reasons for this; competition, the cost of doing business, being viewed as an expert and knowing how to stand apart from the crowd. An excellent way to position yourself or ...
Views: 2002 - "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win." The Interview with comic Carol Lefier - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from elizabeth cassidyOne of the comics that I admired for her sharp observational humor is Carol Leifer. Well, Carol just published a very funny book called, "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win." She writes about embracing her life and her age and her writing is insightful and hilarious. I just had ...
Views: 1999 - Book Review: Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments: Finding Personal Meaning in a Crazy World - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review: As the story goes, author Kent M. Keith was a sophomore at Harvard University in the 1960s when he first wrote "The Paradoxical Commandments," a manifesto about doing good in a crazy, ungrateful world. These commandments are the basis of his repackaged and expanded book ...
Views: 1996 - Mike Sprouse's The Greatness Gap: Personal Strategies to Boost Your Professional Potential Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Mike Sprouse ISBN: 976-1-59932-266-7 Publisher: Advantage When you purchase a copy of Mike Spouse's The Greatness Gap: Personal Strategies to Boost Your Professional Potential, you not only are investing in the author's many years of marketing and interactive media savvy with ...
Views: 1992 - Traffic Blackbook Review - Simplest Way to Scale for Big Profits - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from michael reviewIf you are searching for learning about how to arrange successful affiliate marketing plans, this review will show you how to discover considering traffic-getting process. To get the best traffic plus the best profits you must understand how and where to purchase that traffic. Free traffic is ...
Views: 1989 - Popularity of Fantasy Novels - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIMagic is the common element greatly used in many works of fiction. A fantasy novel is one area of literature, which features different kinds of fantastical elements. The novels as work of fiction are longer in length than other forms of literature and are written in prose. The stories of ...
Views: 1986 - Book Review: Power vs. Force - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from David HawkinsDavid R. Hawkins details how anyone may resolve the most crucial of all human dilemmas: how to instantly determine the truth or falsehood of any statement or supposed fact. Dr. Hawkins, who worked as a "healing psychiatrist" during his long and distinguished career, uses theoretical concepts ...
Views: 1982 - Book Review: Reading People: How to Understand People and Predict Their Behavior--Anytime, Anyplace - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from John AOVAmazon.com Review It's true that politicians blink much more frequently when they're lying, but what other behavior clues do people inadvertently give off? If you want to know if you're being boondoggled, how to tell if your date is interested in a serious relationship, or if you should take ...
Views: 1979 - Sir Winston Churhill- Book Excerpt - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from FSB AuthorsSir Winston Churchill Born November 30, 1874 Died January 24, 1965 Prime Minister of England when it really counted, Sir Winston led the Brits to victory over the evil Nazi Empire in World War II -- no easy task, especially when many thought the British would wave their white hankies, grab a ...
Views: 1970 - Book Review: The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Norman Vincent PealeAn international bestseller with over five million copies in print, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped men and women around the world to achieve fulfillment in their lives through Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s powerful message of faith and inspiration. In this phenomenal bestseller, ...
Views: 1965 - Online Golf Manager - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Alfred JohnsonI always wondered how it felt to run a sports team. As well as I tried it online with soccer teams, rugby teams and also basketball teams. These are really all team sports. But how would it feel to manage individual athletes? I always wanted to test to manage a few golfers. Sadly, I might not ...
Views: 1965 - Book Review: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Robert FulghumTwenty-five years ago, Robert Fulghum published a simple credo—a credo that became the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Now, seven million copies later, Fulghum returns to the book that was embraced around the world. He has written a ...
Views: 1964 - Book Review: Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Dean OrnishDr. Dean Ornish is the first clinician to offer documented proof that heart disease can be halted, or even reversed, simply by changing your lifestyle. Based on his internationally acclaimed scientific study, which has now been ongoing for years, Dr. Ornish's program has yielded amazing results. ...
Views: 1959 - BBQ Etiquette - How To Be A Perfect Host This Summer - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Plumb WorldBarbecues Social manners: How you can function as the Best Host Before you holding up coming gas barbecue bash, look into our best etiquette tips to make certain you're the best charcoal bbq coordinator: Burning citrus fruit candles is a superb approach to keep the bugs away which will ...
Views: 1958 - Book Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Stephen CoveyThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is recognized as one of the most influential audiobooks ever recorded. In this seminal work, Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed ...
Views: 1952 - Discovering Small Wind Energy - A Valuable Resource - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Paul FletcherDomestic Small Wind Energy. The idea of having a solar panel situated on your property that will provide your domestic energy supply has become common coin for most householders. However, to compliment this, growing numbers are also looking at small wind energy projects that will not only ...
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