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Mastering Life's Lessons by Corey Sondrup Mastering Life's Lessons by Corey Sondrup April 05, 2012 $5.99 24923 words Sample 20%
In Mastering Life’s Lessons, Dr. Corey Sondrup teaches you to simply and powerfully free your subconscious mind’s limiting belief programs. The natural by-product of this process will empower you to experience the power of the infinite universe and your infinite mind.
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For the past 15 years, Dr. Corey Sondrup has been combining chiropractic, nutrition, and energy healing at his two clinics in Ogden and Park City UT. "Reclaiming Your Power" is Dr. Corey's first book on self help and personal growth. His second book is due out in late 2011. In addition to maintaining a busy holistic oriented practice and writing books, Dr. Corey teaches seminars and workshops on energy healing throughout North America.
ENUFF: Eliminate the Needless, Useless, Foolish, and Frivolous by Kate Carpenter ENUFF: Eliminate the Needless, Useless, Foolish, and Frivolous by Kate Carpenter April 05, 2012 $4.99 29693 words Sample 40%
If your life is simple, stress-free, and satisfying, you probably don't need this book. Otherwise, a new mental framework may be all you need to dig out from under once and for all. Just as we all know how to lose weight - eat less and exercise more - we know how to simplify too. So why are they both so hard? ENUFF won't make you thinner, but it WILL help you lose all your excess baggage!
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I became a minimalism groupie in my first year of college (1972) when I read Living Poor with Style by Ernest Callenbach. (We called it "simplicity" back then.) I've been a student of it ever since and began writing books on the subject in 1998. In 2010, I finally escaped the rat race - forever, I hope. "Let the rats have it!" I say. "It's no fun anyway."
Pursuit Of Happiness by Tremayne Curtis Pursuit Of Happiness by Tremayne Curtis April 05, 2012 $0.99 29650 words Sample 15%
Pursuit of happiness is compilation of quotes to educate and entertain audiences of all ages with family-friendly quotations from history's most prominent figures through to today's newsmakers - famous celebrities, athletes, politicians, authors, and everything in between. I am passionate about quotes, and on a mission to share this great knowledge with the world.
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Tremayne Curtis, offhanded greeted by names of world greatest philosopher and poet of the 21st century, sees still not himself in those lights; but easier thinks to employ strength and encounter by yet such ways as implicates him. He is one to have partaken in deathly trances oft as he draws breath, and plunges willy-nilly in Reason as one fever-brained does in strange fits! And by some curious force seeking consummation, is harassed with the pen to confess intelligences thence obtained. Whether these be wit, or mere initiates of a giddy brain, provokes Thought infinitely – estranging Question. All in one rolled, our author purposes still to nourish the ill-wracked, lean, and bloody world; by this means, and other not as yet perceived. Thus is the purpose in the writing infolded, yearning, in the sweet reader’s reading; lest he be wracked in vain. He gives thanks, and contents not, most starved, in the giving still, to all that might read him at all!
More Than Money, True Prosperity: A Wholistic Guide to Having It All by Michael J Roads More Than Money, True Prosperity: A Wholistic Guide to Having It All by Michael J Roads April 04, 2012 $9.99 46634 words Sample 20%
What possibly could be more important than money? The answer is abundantly clear for world lecturer, author and teacher Michael J. Roads. This book is neatly packaged into dozens of sub-chapters, explaining Michael's "Principles of Truth," which read like a blueprint for life.
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The deep wisdom contained in Michael’s spiritual Enlightenment is the basis for his 5-Day Intensives, seminars and books, currently in thirteen languages. Michael’s public speaking tours have included invitations to Australia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, South Africa, The Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, West Indies, U.S.A, Canada, and Japan. An extraordinarily gifted communicator, Michael imparts and conveys Love and Truth heart-to-heart, far beyond the reach of words, creating the space to awaken from a dream . . . to ignite the Love and Truth alive within each person. “The Healing Power of Love” 5-Day Intensives are about Unconditional Love and emotional completeness.
The Way of Love: A Practical Approach to Spiritual Awakening by Marlene Keesler David Harman The Way of Love: A Practical Approach to Spiritual Awakening by Marlene Keesler David Harman April 04, 2012 $4.99 66753 words Sample 20%
Emphasizing both compassion and empowerment, The Way of Love invites you to appreciate how you can take more responsibility for your life, shedding the notion that you are a victim to anyone or anything. This can be helped through cultivating self-honesty combined with a willing surrender to your Divine Self. Simple steps and practical exercises are offered throughout.
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Marlene Keesler, M.S.W. experiences life from a multidimensional perspective. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, with an emphasis on human development. In addition, she studied alternative healing modalities in Chicago and Pennsylvania, and spent seven years in self-transformational training at the Full Spectrum Center in Meadville, PA. For over 30 years, she has worked with groups and individuals, as a therapist and a teacher, guiding others through the integration of their spiritual journey. The emphasis of her work includes love and relationship as the foundation of Soul healing. She teaches Energy Healing at Inner Source. She also teaches Human Services, Sociology, and Adjunct Therapies at Montgomery County Community College. David Worth Harman, Ph.D. lives a multifaceted life devoted to love and healing. He earned his doctorate in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Chicago. He also spent four years in self-transformational training at the Full Spectrum Center in Meadville, PA. He is a licensed Psychologist who has worked in education and mental health for over 25 years. He is committed to fostering a deeper communion with the Divine in himself and in others, respecting each person's own unique path. He teaches Energy Healing at Inner Source. In addition, he is the Clinical Director of a children's treatment program as well as an Instructor in Psychopharmacology at the Doctoral Psychology Program of Immaculata University. Marlene Keesler and David Harman have been married since 1977 and live in a bucolic thirty-acre park in southeastern Pennsylvania. They have two grown children as well as several lovable pets. Together, in 2003, they founded the Inner Source Healing Arts School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, to create an environment where people can explore their lives, experience happiness, and create self-transformation through connecting with the Divine.
Messager Spirituel -- Livret No.1 by Melki Rish Messager Spirituel -- Livret No.1 by Melki Rish April 03, 2012 Free! 10912 words Read a sample
Divers Écrits Spirituels Inspirants
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Melki Rish est un auteur-éditeur-producteur, il est aussi le webmestre de son site très populaire: MessagerSpirituel.com. Très présent dans les réseaux sociaux tels que: facebook, twitter et Google+, d'ou l'on apprécie ses écrits et ses interactions. Un homme ordinaire qui aime la vie et parler de la vie et surtout écrire des textes spirituels, métaphysiques et philosophiques. Il est la pour vous aider à découvrir la "loi d'attraction" ou du magnétisme, ainsi que le "Pouvoir de l'Esprit" qui est en chacun de nous pour ainsi obtenir tout ce que votre âme désire. Avec plus de 25 années d'étude fastidieuse sur la spiritualité, la science, et la métaphysique, il est en mesure de vous offrir de la connaissance qui ont été analysé et vécus pour votre propre bonheur, succès et croissance personnelle.
Creative Gratitudes Vol 1 by Felipe Adan Lerma Creative Gratitudes Vol 1 by Felipe Adan Lerma April 01, 2012 Free! 1036 words Read a sample
Vol 1 of “Creative Gratitudes” is a sampler of future volumes in this series of ArtPhotoPoems. While I used a variety of effects from Photoshop in this edition, it is planned that future editions will tend to focus on one or two styles of affect per volume. Impressionistic renderings will mark the style of Vol 2. Small original gratitude verses are written for each image.
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Born and raised in Texas, and now a young senior living in Vermont, his wife Sheila's home state, Adan brings a gentle infusion of yoga and fitness to bear on life long interests in writing, painting, dance, photography, and the arts in general. Determined to learn about the ideas of Western Culture that have informed our civilization, Adan put himself through college with the help of his GI Bill benefits. More recently, he has added certifications in fitness and yoga. His self stated mission on his website, reads, "Integrating Yoga Fitness and the Arts." * M.A. Humanities, University of Houston Clear Lake M.A. English Lit, University of Houston Clear Lake B.A. Theatre Arts, University of Houston Clear Lake AFAA - Group Fitness Certification CPR/AED - American Heart Association Zumba - Zumba & Zumba Gold Licensed SilverSneakers - MSROM (Muscular Strength & Range of Motion); Cardio Circuit; Yoga Stretch - Stress Reduction Yoga 200 Hr CYT - Lex Gillan, The Yoga Institute
"It Is What It Is...But It Doesn't Have To Be That Way." by Janyata Frazier March 31, 2012 Free! 51643 words Read a sample
She says what you're thinking--and if you weren't thinking it, you should have been. "It Is What It Is..." is another self-help motivational book, but this one isn't stuffy, it's light and breezy, and it's sure to make you rethink how you see yourself, pick your friends, set your goals and handle disappointment.
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“It is what it is, but it doesn’t have to be that way.” That’s her motto, and it’s also the title of her book. Janyata Frazier has authored a book that couples her charm and wit while presenting motivationally inspired principles for shaping and developing one’s character. Growing up the daughter of entrepreneur parents, while other kids were reading Nancy Drew novels, James and Jeanette had their daughter reading motivational speakers such as Napoleon Hill, Zig Ziggler, and Earl Nightingale. Jan was enamored with the stories that these speakers would tell, but the bottom line would always be the same: “You are in control of you;” “What you think you are, you are;” and “Dream plus action equals success.” Being a product of that entrepreneurial home, it wasn’t a question of if Jan would create her own business; the real question was what will her business be? To the surprise of her parents, although she did get her real estate license, Jan didn’t stick with the family business of real estate; rather, she became one of the first certified teachers in her family. Teaching led her to Kobe, Japan where she taught English for two years at a Japanese high school, but along with it she brought her entrepreneurial spirit. Recognizing the absence of quality black hair care professionals in her area, Jan, along with her friend opened up a hair salon in her apartment. The small business simply called “My Girl’s Place,” offered hair services, dinner, and a movie for $75! Not knowing how to say no to a challenge, Jan once accepted the task of giving a client layers although she’d never even cut bangs before. While in Japan, Jan captivated the attention and amusement of friends stateside by sending write ups of her experiences in Japan in a series entitled “There’s a Chocolate Chip in the Noodles.” Although the speed of life prevented Jan from completing the book, she didn’t abandon her desire to create a book based upon her personal experiences. When necessity created a need, Jan put her vision on paper and penned her first book “It Is What It Is, But It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way.” Not willing to let another summer pass without her reaching her goal of completing her book, Jan went to Raleigh, North Carolina and spent her days writing and watching TV while staying with her eldest brother, Tony. In late 2009, Jan opened her first corporation by launching Top Shelf Books Publishing House, LLC. Jan’s book will be self published and released in 2010. She’s currently in the planning stages of creating a second book; this one is targeted at teens. “There’s a real need for it, I talk to my students every day, I’m sure they can benefit from a book written directly to and for them.” Jan, like many of her students, could have benefited from more interesting, yet, instructional reading selections that were targeted to teens. A native of Decatur, Georgia , Jan attended Southwest DeKalb High School before she became a Literature major at Agnes Scott College also in Decatur . While at Agnes Scott, Frazier received training as a prejudice reduction workshop leader. Along with her peers, Jan led workshops to help train students, faculty and staff members along with the school’s administration. Frazier currently teaches Creative Writing and various English courses at Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia.
Trash Talk - It's Easy to be Green - Book Two by Lillian Brummet Trash Talk - It's Easy to be Green - Book Two by Lillian Brummet March 30, 2012 $6.99 50118 words Sample 20%
The Sequel to Trash Talk Book One. This second book in the series offers more ways to live life with a smaller ecological footprint. Split into three parts: Living Consciously – Gardening – Energy and Water. It goes beyond recycling and reusing and looks at reducing and other green activities that individuals can easily employ at home, in their office or condo.
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Lillian has fond memories of an early childhood in the US in California and Nevada and later growing up in the south-central region of British Columbia, Canada. Lillian has published two other books: Purple Snowflake Marketing and Towards Understanding. She also manages and hosts an online radio show – Conscious Discussions. Lillian was honoured with an award for "outstanding use of various media in ongoing outreach work to reduce waste in our environment" by the Recycling Council of BC. Seeds of Diversity also awarded her for volunteer contributions and she has been recognized by Columbia Basin Alliance For Literacy for her ongoing support. Lillian's efforts to promote conscious and green living has brought her carbon offset certificates from Brighter Planet organization and her blog was recently listed as one of the Greenest Blogs on the Planet – by Best Green Blogs Directory.
Spiritual Dynamics Manual: Spiritual Law and Principles for Business - Commerce - Work Places by Greg Sauzier Spiritual Dynamics Manual: Spiritual Law and Principles for Business - Commerce - Work Places by Greg Sauzier March 30, 2012 $7.89 9387 words Sample 20%
Spiritual Dynamics Manual illustrates all peoples’ spiritual connectedness to each other and the common goal of pursuing money through work. It examples and instructs on how and why we collectively and individually achieve greater things by co-operating with spiritual intelligence which is a natural dynamic but forgotten. Recommended reading for business, commercial operation and workplace.
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101 Ideas to Kick Your Ass Into Gear by Ian Gray 101 Ideas to Kick Your Ass Into Gear by Ian Gray March 30, 2012 $4.99 16150 words Sample 15%
Lighthearted but heartfelt, flip but functional, 101 Ideas to Kick Your Ass Into Gear is no garden variety motivational book serving up hackneyed self help ideas. Its tight and punchy chapters are perfect for reading on the plane, on the throne, or at your desk. We provide the ideas, the rest is up to you.
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Money Mojo Magic by Jeannette Maw Money Mojo Magic by Jeannette Maw March 29, 2012 $9.99 15208 words Sample 20%
Invoking the Energy that Creates Financial Wealth - Ready to amp up your money manifesting powers? This ebook shares the ins and outs of lining up your money vibe for financial wealth.
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Good Vibe Coaching isn’t about me – it’s about you – but here’s a little personal background: For years I did everything the way many still do … struggling with job changes, relationship breakups, financial upsets, health problems, etc. Little did I know I was making life harder than it needed to be! After building a “successful” corporate career in financial services as a Certified Financial Planner and retirement plan specialist, I soon lived the rut of autopilot. I didn’t know there was any other way to do it, until one day a homeless guy invited me to hit the road with him and the invite appealed! I realized something might not be right with this life I’d built if giving it all up to wander the streets sounded like a good trade. It was one of those turning point moments that led to a heartfelt search for change. (Thank you, homeless guy, for the wake-up call.) Soon afterward I discovered the Law of Attraction and became passionate about sharing this secret for life transformation. Trained at CoachU and a certified Martha Beck Master Coach, I created Good Vibe Coaching for the extreme privilege of helping you remove the obstacles keeping you from the life you want. In fact, I co-founded Good Vibe Coaching Academy in support of other coaches' success as well. Author of " The Magic of Pray Rain Journaling,” contributor to Jack Canfield’s "Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction,” co-author of “101 Great Ways to Change Your Life, Vol. 3,” and regular contributor to The Catalyst Magazine, I also speak on deliberate creation to various groups across the country. This is your official invite to challenge your beliefs, revive your fantasies, know that anything is possible and harness the Law of Attraction to get what you want, once and for all! For those interested in more details: I’m an animal lover and volunteer for my local animal shelter as a foster mom. Nature is my touchstone and I love hiking with the dogs! I'm an avid movie-goer; Mexican food is my staple; yoga helps me stay grounded and feeling good. Chocolate, music, classic cars also top my list of favorite things in life. My studies over the years have included personal finance, diet & nutrition, astrology, feng shui, angels, chanting and kinesiology, among other things. Pleasure to meet you!
Winning Wisdom by Prof. Dr. Christopher Thomas Winning Wisdom by Prof. Dr. Christopher Thomas March 28, 2012 $4.99 85224 words Sample 15%
Life is like a piano, be careful how you play it. A book that offers you grains of wisdom, reminds you about the do's and don'ts, tells you to mind your p's and q's and sure enough, you are on the road to a winning life.
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Dr. Christopher Thomas is a brilliant veteran writer and social worker, who produced several books on social, psychological, philosophical and religious subjects on people’s life, motivating them to become extra-ordinary. He is an Associate Professor in Human Rights with a European University. His aim is to reach out to more and more people with diverse subject books beside his other services to society. His meticulous and empathetic method of scripting and interface in unique and simple manner is reflected in his various works. Dr. Thomas resides in Chennai - India with his wife having spent several years of his successful and productive life in the Middle East countries. His published English works include the titles: Learning About Life, An Ideal society, Winning Wisdom, This Incredible Universe, and A shortcut Through The Bible, in addition to other vernacular writings. He is a Human Rights Counsellor and works for different charitable activities especially for the benefits of Dalits on which he was awarded a Doctorate. He is confident about Human Rights potentials within the framework of contemporary societies to benefit mankind largely. He is also the Founding Chairman of Friends Ever Foundation International, a non-profit service organization. He is an asset and promise for the present and future generations.
THE SEASONS OF OUR LIVES: How They Alternate From Good to Bad Ones and Vice Versa by George Kouloukis THE SEASONS OF OUR LIVES: How They Alternate From Good to Bad Ones and Vice Versa by George Kouloukis March 28, 2012 $9.99 77346 words Sample 16%
The moment you’ve finished this a book, you’ll be able to know whether the years just ahead are good or bad for you, and how long this season will last. You’ll act thus accordingly: if there is a storm on the horizon, you’ll take shelter in time; if sunny days loom ahead, you’ll take advantage soon. This is because our life’s seasons alternate according to a certain pattern as the author explains.
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George Pan Kouloukis is a Greek attorney-at-law, a barrister. As a member of the Athens Bar Association, he has provided legal services to the Ionian Bank of Greece, the Greek Electric Railways Company, and other corporations. Of course, his book here has nothing to do with law; it is the result of a series of observations that everybody could have made after extensive research, provided he/she had experienced the specific events and situations the author has experienced, described in the book.
21 Days to Better Balance by Michael Thomas Sunnarborg 21 Days to Better Balance by Michael Thomas Sunnarborg March 25, 2012 $5.99 12458 words Sample 20%
Are you seeking more balance in your life? Is there an aspect of your life you'd like to change and don't know where to start? Join author and speaker Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, Ambassador of Goodwill, as he guides you through 21 themes designed to help you find better balance in your mind, body, and spirit regardless of where you're at in life.
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Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, Ambassador of Goodwill, is an author, speaker, and wellness coach. He has spent much of his life traveling and living in different parts of the world including Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. Michael is the author of the book "21 Days to Better Balance"—a compilation of themes and analogies designed to help people find better balance in their lives. For information on speaking engagements and workshops given by Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, visit: http://michaelsunnarborg.com
Beyond Isness by Joey Ashley Beyond Isness by Joey Ashley March 24, 2012 $2.99 61554 words Sample 30%
Beyond Isness is Conversations With God – if channeled through Tom Robbins. A profound but wacky perspective that demystifies our dark side. Spiced by odysseys in Bali, the Inner World, the Pleiades, and the Chinese takeaway on Percy Street, this eclectic smorgasborg is all chucked in the wok and stir-fried with a pinch of sex, a dash of humour, and a liberal sprinkling of spirituality.
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Innately non-conformist, Joey Ashley was kicked out of several schools. He struggled through College with his attitude, but the world of advertising loved him for it. He played creative director for four years then dropped out in 69 to play with the hippies in Europe. After the fling with Amsterdam, Ibiza, Copenhagen, Goa, and others, he fell for Australia. His longest affair was with Bali where, forever playing roles, he cast himself as a businessman; and with his architecture background, designed houses, furniture, and jewelry. He OD'd from the creative world and did broadcast film-editing for foreigners producing films there. Recession ended that affar. Overnight rich in time, he decided to cast himself as a writer. Subliminally autobiographical, his first book brings alive his multi-personalities. Favourable reviews from seasoned writers made him decide to get his feet wet.
Trash Talk - It's Easy to be Green - Book One by Lillian Brummet Trash Talk - It's Easy to be Green - Book One by Lillian Brummet March 23, 2012 $6.99 41477 words Sample 20%
You have the power to do the right thing. This book is packed with ways to re-use and re-purpose waste. Trash Talk inspires the reader through education about recycling, offering tips on reducing, refusing and rethinking "waste" issues. Save money at the same time too!
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Lillian has fond memories of an early childhood in the US in California and Nevada and later growing up in the south-central region of British Columbia, Canada. Lillian has published two other books: Purple Snowflake Marketing and Towards Understanding. She also manages and hosts an online radio show – Conscious Discussions. Lillian was honoured with an award for "outstanding use of various media in ongoing outreach work to reduce waste in our environment" by the Recycling Council of BC. Seeds of Diversity also awarded her for volunteer contributions and she has been recognized by Columbia Basin Alliance For Literacy for her ongoing support. Lillian's efforts to promote conscious and green living has brought her carbon offset certificates from Brighter Planet organization and her blog was recently listed as one of the Greenest Blogs on the Planet – by Best Green Blogs Directory.
How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne March 19, 2012 $7.99 114414 words Sample 20%
In 1973 Harry Browne sent a simple message -- that you can live the life you want to live. Forty years after the publication of How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World, it is now being reissued in digital format -- to reach the millions of people around the world that are still seeking a point of view that is as refreshing, and liberating as it was when it first appeared on the scene.
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The Great Master by Toby Alexander The Great Master by Toby Alexander March 15, 2012 $9.99 21900 words Sample 20%
The Great Master by Toby Alexander is a book whose focus is to assist spiritual seekers in their process of self-actualization through the embodiment of 27 steps of self-mastery. The 27 steps are each represented by a sacred Sanskrit word given by Toby Alexander's teacher, the Great Master Sri Babaji Nagaraj, whose legendary life story was first told in Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi.
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Toby Alexander is a self-development coach, author, consultant, and seminar leader focused on assisting people on the path of self-mastery and self-actualization. He is the author of The Great Master, Mentored by a Mahavatar: Conversations with Babaji, the founder of DNA Perfection, and co-founder of the Higher School for Conscious Evolution. He currently travels the world giving live workshops and webinars on energy healing, DNA activation, peak mental performance, and brain optimization.
Mind Garden of Eden by Sydney Chase Mind Garden of Eden by Sydney Chase March 14, 2012 $2.99 7805 words Sample 15%
Re-Conditioning your mind to begin to accept, express and Imagine your Reality. I have found before we can become those things we wish to be, do or have, we must first condition our minds to accept new ideas, thoughts and beliefs. Much as one would prepare soil to plant a beautiful garden, one also needs to prepare their minds for new experiences.
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Sydney Chase is a Mother, Friend, Healer, Counselor, Daughter, Sister, Actress, Entrepreneur, Shaman, Inspirational Speaker, Talkshow Host and most recently Author of "Mind Garden of Eden". Sydney is presently the Host of The Indigo Room:Creating Our Reality, which has been recoreded live since 2007. Sydney grew up in a very strict religious background first as a Pentecostal then her parents become Jehovah's Witnesses and there she remained, until she managed to get herself thrown out of the JW religion at a very young age.  This devastated  her to her core because being a part of this religion was the only thing she ever knew.  All of her friends and family stopped speaking to her and would no longer associate with her.  She felt alone, lost and unloved by God for quite some time.  Trying to find answers in her life, or for someone to just tell her what to do so she could do the right thing, she studied the Koran, read the Torah, followed the Buddha and even became a Born Again Christian.   Though her Bible was a mainstay of her spiritual diet, what she become aware of, was, all of the teachings she was studying there was a familiar truth shared by them all.  It wasn't until she read Celestine Prophecy, it so completely knocked her socks off that she officially began her spiritual journey in 1995. She began feverishly reading as many books as she could find to assist her with evolving and becoming more enlightened and in-lightened. As Sydney continued on her life's journey she started and created several successful businesses, one being her favorite, Planetude 1.  She brought this business from her kitchen table to successfully opening her own store one block away from the WTC.  Sydney created all of the products sold in the store, jewelry and gifts designed from recycled paper.  She received many awards and accolades for the innovative and unique concept of "Sharing an attitude of Planetude" through her designs. In 2002 Sydney was initiated at the highest level of all her Shaman Mother's initiates and became a Shaman  with the Garifuna Tribe from Honduras.  Sydney credits her Shaman Mother Arzu Titus for assisting her to evolve even further. In 2005 Sydney decided to embark on a journey she has had a love for since a child, she became an Actress. Sydney currently has 11 acting projects under her belt. You can also view Sydney on the Today Show NBC with Stacy London and Ann Curry, April 2007, 2009 and 2010.  If you would like information on booking Sydney as a guest speaker for your group or organization please e-mail her at theindigoroom1@aol.com Sydney's journey continues to unfold....stay tuned!
The Triumph Of Life, Love, and Being Illustrated by Austin Torney The Triumph Of Life, Love, and Being Illustrated by Austin Torney March 13, 2012 $3.99 27041 words Sample 20%
Color Illustrated. In a monastical village, a monk and a nun to-be exchange notes, via the books they send back and forth, for illustration and editing, they noting the forbidden knowledge therein. When the monastical village burns to the ground, they embark on a picaresque journey, in which they employ their wisdom, encountering various and sundry situations. They carry a special, speaking, book.
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
How To Do Good After Prison: A Handbook for Successful Reentry by Michael B. Jackson How To Do Good After Prison: A Handbook for Successful Reentry by Michael B. Jackson March 12, 2012 $9.99 31114 words Sample 20%
"Overcoming the barriers to a successful life after doing time in prison will be a lifelong journey for any person. This book is written to inspire, motivate and guide the man committed to making that journey productive, positive and prosperous". -MB Jackson
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Raised in a Newark, New Jersey housing project, Michael B. Jackson was introduced to a life of crime and heroin addiction at an early age. At 18, he made his first trip to prison, and for the next ten years was in an out of prison for parole violations and new offenses. Like so many inmates, he became more comfortable behind bars than in the outside world. One day Jackson finally “got it” and made a commitment to change his life for the better. Channeling his anger and resentment for positive purposes, he began to put back the pieces of his self-esteem and character. In 1979, after spending several months in a halfway house, he was paroled and has never returned to prison. Within ten months of his release, Jackson gained custody of his son who at eight years of age had become involved in petty crimes. Today, Jackson is an author, motivational speaker, businessman and the founder of www.Jointfx.com – a website devoted to helping formerly incarcerated people and their families find success during and after prison. He also founded and hosts the online radio talk program, “Prison Nation Radio w/ Michael B. Jackson”. Employed by a state corrections agency for 23 years, Jackson conducts seminars and training sessions on topics related to prisoner reentry success after prison. He has appeared on many radio and TV shows.
How To Decorate Your Life by Gaby Jacob How To Decorate Your Life by Gaby Jacob March 12, 2012 $2.99 21432 words Sample 15%
This book is a must read if you are serious about changing your life and have the life that you truly deserve. It will inspire you to brush the dust of your dreams and bringing them to life.
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The Miracle Years, What I Learned about God, Miracles, Life, the Paranormal and Why We Are Here by Norma Locker The Miracle Years, What I Learned about God, Miracles, Life, the Paranormal and Why We Are Here by Norma Locker March 12, 2012 $4.99 96166 words Sample 20%
Once she learned how to Tap the Reservoir, that invisible omniscience, the Source of all creation, Norma Locker's life was transformed from a mean-spirited, neurotic hypochondriac. She had discovered the key which unlocked the treasure chest of her universe. She felt as though she was living a charmed life as miracles began to manifest in her life and that of her family.
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Live Your Life by Design by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen Live Your Life by Design by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen March 11, 2012 Free! 853 words Read a sample
SHORT ARTICLE: How to make your EVERY day a GOOD day, filled with joy, satisfaction and happiness.
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Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen, a danish Mentor in Performance and Excellent Goalsetting and – fulfillment, is working primarily with ambitious and creative businessmen and –women, business owners and entrepreneurs to manifest their full potential, personally and professionally, fulfilling their intentions and achieving their goals in life. Focus is on what is really producing the results to get to a higher level of performance, to move through the world with elegance and ease, for the joy and advantage for themselves and those around. Marlene is author at Børsen Ledelseshåndbøger (Expert knowledge handbooks for Executives in Leadership, Economics, Human Resources, Sales, IT) and is creator and author of GOALKEEPER by Mayland. You’ll find more books and articles written by Marlene on her websites www.MINDSHORIZON.dk www.The101questions.com and www.The101questions.dk .
Live Your Life by Design by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen Live Your Life by Design by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen March 11, 2012 Free! 853 words Read a sample
SHORT ARTICLE: How to make your EVERY day a GOOD day, filled with joy, satisfaction and happiness.
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Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen, a danish Mentor in Performance and Excellent Goalsetting and – fulfillment, is working primarily with ambitious and creative businessmen and –women, business owners and entrepreneurs to manifest their full potential, personally and professionally, fulfilling their intentions and achieving their goals in life. Focus is on what is really producing the results to get to a higher level of performance, to move through the world with elegance and ease, for the joy and advantage for themselves and those around. Marlene is author at Børsen Ledelseshåndbøger (Expert knowledge handbooks for Executives in Leadership, Economics, Human Resources, Sales, IT) and is creator and author of GOALKEEPER by Mayland. You’ll find more books and articles written by Marlene on her websites www.MINDSHORIZON.dk www.The101questions.com and www.The101questions.dk .
In Bed With Tony Robbins by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen In Bed With Tony Robbins by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen March 11, 2012 $0.99 1281 words
SHORT ARTICLE: How to achieve your dreams, fulfill your dreams and accomplish your inner desires (little) step by (little) step.
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Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen, a danish Mentor in Performance and Excellent Goalsetting and – fulfillment, is working primarily with ambitious and creative businessmen and –women, business owners and entrepreneurs to manifest their full potential, personally and professionally, fulfilling their intentions and achieving their goals in life. Focus is on what is really producing the results to get to a higher level of performance, to move through the world with elegance and ease, for the joy and advantage for themselves and those around. Marlene is author at Børsen Ledelseshåndbøger (Expert knowledge handbooks for Executives in Leadership, Economics, Human Resources, Sales, IT) and is creator and author of GOALKEEPER by Mayland. You’ll find more books and articles written by Marlene on her websites www.MINDSHORIZON.dk www.The101questions.com and www.The101questions.dk .
The 101 Questions You NEED to Ask Yourself to Improve Your Life by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen The 101 Questions You NEED to Ask Yourself to Improve Your Life by Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen March 11, 2012 $5.99 13226 words Sample 25%
MAKE YOUR MIND WORK FOR YOU AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS. If you want to make your mind work for you, to achieve your goals, fulfill your dreams, accomplish your inner desires, then this is the book for you. This book lists the questions you need to ask to fulfill the life that you’re meant to live. And you will find “explosive” comments that add even more fire under your feet.
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Marlene Isabel Shirazi Rasmussen, a danish Mentor in Performance and Excellent Goalsetting and – fulfillment, is working primarily with ambitious and creative businessmen and –women, business owners and entrepreneurs to manifest their full potential, personally and professionally, fulfilling their intentions and achieving their goals in life. Focus is on what is really producing the results to get to a higher level of performance, to move through the world with elegance and ease, for the joy and advantage for themselves and those around. Marlene is author at Børsen Ledelseshåndbøger (Expert knowledge handbooks for Executives in Leadership, Economics, Human Resources, Sales, IT) and is creator and author of GOALKEEPER by Mayland. You’ll find more books and articles written by Marlene on her websites www.MINDSHORIZON.dk www.The101questions.com and www.The101questions.dk .
No Title To Success by Charles Witherspoon No Title To Success by Charles Witherspoon March 09, 2012 $4.99 32725 words Sample 25%
In this book, motivational speaker Charles H. Witherspoon inspires readers to become what he calls "Super in your Human". He shares inspirational anecdotes while outlining a formula for readers to achieve successful outcomes in their family, career, and spiritual lives.
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From the foothills of Lenoir, North Carolina born and raised… to the United States Army... borders of the East Germany and Czechoslovakia… to the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, where I policed the streets as a detective… to receiving both my undergraduate and graduate degrees… to professorship at a higher learning institution… to becoming a motivational speaker and author and book writer, visionary, consultant... This is the story of where I came from and how I moved past life’s challenges and learned how to become super in my human experience through the power of God in order to become who I am today. My message is faith-based, and derives from my life experiences. I teach and motivate people to survive negative life experiences that would otherwise create hostage situations within their minds and prevent successful outcomes in their lives. I was born in Lenoir, North Carolina and raised in the Freedman Community by my parents, Charles Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Witherspoon. I was educated in the Caldwell County school system and graduated from West Caldwell High School. While in the United States Army, I obtained the rank of Sergeant. My tour of duty included locations in the continental United States, Europe and the Middle East, and my mission was to secure international borders in efforts to prevent international crises. I went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. I have worked as a detective for the Charlotte Mecklenburg (NC) Police Department for over 29 years and have fulfilled many other roles in the area of criminal investigations. I am also a professor at ITT Technical Institutes’ Criminal Justice program, teaching classes such as Forensic Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Introduction to Law Enforcement, and Interview and Interrogation, Senior Capstone and Cyber Crimes, Public Speaking, and Professional Portfolios. I have received numerous awards throughout my career within the law enforcement profession and as a professor, including being featured in the 11th Edition of Biltmore’s Who’s Who. As an Executive Protection Consultant, my role is to teach as well as provide the skills necessary to operate a dignitary protection detail for celebrities, politicians, and religious and world leaders. Previous detail operations have included Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, George Foreman, Phil Towns, Suze Orman and Robert Schuler, Jake Delhomme, Kweisi Mfume, and a host of entertainers.
Married to Him by Senica Evans Married to Him by Senica Evans March 08, 2012 $4.99 27418 words Sample 15%
One woman's story of overcoming a marriage filled with deceit, infidelity, and abuse to joy, peace, and deliverance.
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Healing With Chi Energy by Victoria Gallagher Healing With Chi Energy by Victoria Gallagher March 07, 2012 $9.99 11604 words Sample 20%
Master The Art Of Channeling Chi To Boost Your Energy, Health And Wellness With these tools, you’ll be able to soar your energy by a ton! You will learn the secrets of achieving much more in 24 hours a day! You will also become an expert at channeling chi.
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Hello and thanks for stopping by. I'm Victoria Gallagher. I am the creator of HYPTALK.COM and have over 150 Hypnosis programs, which I sell online that will help you change your life for the better. I receive the biggest inspiration in my life from helping others get what they want. Have you ever stopped to notice that life is just one lesson after another? It's filled with unexpected changes and twists and turns. When you really stop to look at the TRUTH about things, life is always bringing you exactly what you have asked for, even if you don't think so at the time. And you have to get out of your way to let the universe help you manifest what it is you truly want. It just may not always look exactly like you imagined. It will be better of course! My Hypnosis CD's have helped 1000's of people Manifest their Dreams; Wealth, Health, Relationships, and Success. Anything is possible with the power of your mind.
Unleash Your Potential: Licensed To Succeed by Albert Olaoye Unleash Your Potential: Licensed To Succeed by Albert Olaoye March 07, 2012 $7.83 15916 words Sample 20%
This book would greatly help to sharpen your insight, and enrich your understanding of how you too can achieve great success in life, regardless of what your current situation might be. You will be inspired, and encouraged to conquer your fears, and to dare great heights. It would serve as a handy toolbox for overcoming any limiting factors that may have hindered you.
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Albert Akin Olaoye is the Founder of Wallstorms International and a writer, whose creative and motivational works embrace an empowering approach to living. He is the author of Purpose-Driven Promise: Knowing the God of Impossibilities.
You Can . . . Expect a Miracle by John Hinwood You Can . . . Expect a Miracle by John Hinwood March 06, 2012 $9.99 32526 words Sample 20%
If you believe that miracles won’t happen to you then this book will change those beliefs. • Miracles are for everybody. You don’t have to be a goody-two-shoes! • Miracles will come your way, just when you don’t expect them! • You can get what you wish for; knowing how to wish is the secret! • To get your miracles, you need to know what a miracle looks like!
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Dr John Hinwood is an author, international speaker, mentor, coach and consultant whose clients are ‘largely’ health-care professionals. Dr Hinwood started his career in the 1960s as a high school teacher in Australia, England and South Africa before commencing his chiropractic studies in Canada in the mid 1970s. With his wife Judy, he travelled extensively all over the world off the beaten track from 1969 to 1973, overland from Australia through Asia and onto Europe. They spent time in Eastern Europe and Russia during the Cold War. They drove their Landrover transAfrica and then spent many months travelling by public transport all over South America and the Caribbean before arriving in Toronto, Canada in the fall of 1973. In late 1978, John and Judy returned to Australia and set up chiropractic practices in rural and then metropolitan communities. In 1985, he and Judy went to Chile and found three older children, Shavela, Ignacio and Rodrigo in orphanages whom they then adopted to have an instant family. John Hinwood is the CEO and Principal Mentor at the Centre for Powerful Practices which he founded with his wife Judy in 1991. He has an extensive client base worldwide, and publishes a weekly newsletter called Practice Pointers which is emailed to over 20,000 practitioners around the world. He has published numerous books and multi-media packages which can be purchased from the website www.powerful-practices.com, which is the ultimate resource for health-care practitioners. He has received many awards from chiropractic organizations around the world and is the recipient of the Parker International Award and Parker Humanitarian Award for his services to the chiropractic profession worldwide. He is a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors (FICC), the Australasian College of Chiropractors (FACC) and the Australian Institute of Management (FAIM). In 2007 he founded Expect A Miracle Pty Ltd, a company whose sole purpose is to spread the joy of miracles around the world. In late November 2007, expectamiracle.com went online to provide a forum on the world wide web to allow people to continually post and share miracle stories 24 hours a day. As an international speaker, he inspires his audiences into taking practical action steps to move their lives to new levels. His perspectives, humor, observations, insights into life and entertaining stories are from the heart, and they inspire and motivate people into taking positive action steps.
Embracing Reality by Eugene Aso Ugheghele Embracing Reality by Eugene Aso Ugheghele March 05, 2012 $0.99 9365 words Sample 30%
The book is so packaged in such a way to puts you in touch with the demands and realities of life’s requirements for living a successful and happy life. In order to progress, you must forsake the old belief you hold on to. A must-read for every youth!
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Eugene Aso-Ugheghele seeks no greater recommendation for this book than its readers be free from the darkness of ignorance and suffering by the reason of the light it contains and the freedom that will be encountered when applied. Called with a specific mandate to make people successful and happy in Christ Jesus, Eugene is the Chairman/CEO of Jenedickaso Ventures, a communication and human development company. He is a multi-talented, down to earth, conference/seminar speaker and trainer. He is also a prolific writer.
Ready To Dream: How I Found My Purpose After 40 by Mysty Westfall Ready To Dream: How I Found My Purpose After 40 by Mysty Westfall March 05, 2012 $2.99 3570 words Sample 20%
In my family we were encouraged to play sports, sing in choirs and join any club or organization we wanted. I wasn’t told no when I did things like drag my sisters to the all-but-abandoned “Fire Station Park” for our own version of ‘park beautification’ or campaigned for Gerald Ford for President... Both, I might add, while still in elementary school. Why then was it so difficult to dream?
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Mysty Westfall is a Nashville based author, blogger and featured columnist for a home and garden magazine. She is also owner of Westfall Creative.
Motivate Yourself - Desire to Achieve by Lee William Tisler Motivate Yourself - Desire to Achieve by Lee William Tisler March 03, 2012 $0.99 3738 words Sample 20%
Motivate Yourself - Desire to Achieve contains 50 key ways to increase your motivation plus 8 key ways to motivate others as a leader. It is easy to use and shows you how to increase your motivation from day one. 3500 Words
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Confessions of an Instinctively Mutinous Baby Boomer and her Parable of the Tomato Plant by Marsha Roberts Confessions of an Instinctively Mutinous Baby Boomer and her Parable of the Tomato Plant by Marsha Roberts March 03, 2012 $2.99 65010 words Sample 15%
"Confessions of an Instinctively Mutinous Baby Boomer and her Parable of the Tomato Plant" is the unlikely spiritual journey of a globe trotting Boomer that's as implausible as life, as magical as you'll let it be and as true as I remember.
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Marsha is publishing her first book, "Confessions of an Instinctively Mutinous Baby Boomer and her Parable of the Tomato Plant." She began her professional career as a scrub nurse in open-heart surgery, but her gypsy spirit would not leave her alone. At 23 she walked away from that life to travel and seek new adventures. She worked as an art director, a stage manager and film editor. She also wrote and directed a motivational audio program for Mary Kay (the woman herself, not just the company). Along the way she discovered a knack for selling creative projects and produced marketing films and elaborate Corporate Theatre presentations for IBM, Coca-Cola, Revlon, Georgia-Pacific and Domino's Pizza among others. This led the way to developing and producing a full theatrical production, "Letters From the Front," which she toured for fifteen years all around the world. Her travels took her to Germany, England, Belgium, Italy, Spain, S. Korea, Japan, Guam and the Indian Ocean, plus virtually every major city in the states including Alaska and Hawaii -- all with her kid in tow. This one-of-a-kind theatrical production and dozens of award-winning documentaries were produced alongside her writer/director husband, Robert Rector, under the banner of Rector-Roberts Productions. Marsha currently lives on a mountain top with Bob and two lovable mutts and is working on her second Mutinous Baby Boomer book.
As a Convict Thinketh by Mark Crawford As a Convict Thinketh by Mark Crawford Feb. 26, 2012 $2.99 21500 words Sample 15%
This a concise step by step survival manual for the masses .The author had no idea that this book could be useful to people outside prison walls Hence the original name was As a Convict Thinketh - A Self Help Book for Prisoners. This is a self help book for everyone. People will benefit if they follow these simple rules within these pages.
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Mark Crawford is a lifer convict. Convict #76603-079 http://law.jrank.org/pages/3788/Mark-Crawford-Trial-1999.html He is currently serving out that life sentence in federal prison. The first 10 years in USP Florence in Colorado which at the time was the most violent prison in the federal system. During those long continuous years at USP Florence Mark found within himself the need to search out the reason for his own present position in life. How could he have fallen from the status of “self made millionaire” to a “lifer convict”? After years of soul searching he at last found his answer and subsequent peace that comes with personal acceptance and personal accountability. A program he calls “the right thinking process”. With his new found ability to reason, he looked around himself at the other convicts who shared his own fate and in an effort to reach out to them and enlighten them to the power of “right thinking” he wrote this book…”As a Convict Thinketh” which he happily shares here free of charge to any and all prisoners or family members of prisoners who are themselves struggling with the question...why me? On the 9th of every month starting in Aug 2011 we will be posting new material from Mark’s endless writings. Next will be “The Miscellaneous Thoughts of a Madman”…excerpts from Mark’s personal journal. You think you know about prison? I hardly think so. Read about it first hand, straight from the horse’s mouth..
The Five Statements You can make to Win over any person and Prevail over any Situation by Israel Light The Five Statements You can make to Win over any person and Prevail over any Situation by Israel Light Feb. 25, 2012 $4.69 3241 words Sample 9%
If Yoda wrote a book.
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"We here at Israel-Light: High Intensity Discharge for those who wish to Sleep in Peace are a collaboration of scientists / artists / farmers / environmentalists / philosophers / healers / entrepreneurs / visionaries / vegetarian animal lovers / attorneys / surfer mavericks who bring you the most revolutionary and enlightening methods to assist you pro actively on your path of eternal youth, immortality, and longevity. We are folks just like you who have more life experiences than degrees to which we attribute our learning. But sure, we have degrees and even awards too, if that sort of thing impresses you. What impresses us is a nice day surfing. Surfing and going home to your significant other? Even better."
Kicking Life's Ass! by Mike Fook Kicking Life's Ass! by Mike Fook Feb. 23, 2012 $4.99 64389 words Sample 20%
Kicking Life's Ass! is a book for those that are at their wits end. How do you take control of your life and start getting it on track? Start with this book and see how far you get. Follow the steps in this book - to the letter - and you'll find peace you never knew could exist in your life. You will find happiness where none existed. You will find LIFE and FREEDOM where you never imagined it.
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I'm a writer of fiction and non-fiction, usually with a Thailand focus.
Will to Wonder | 21 Jewels of Knowledge based on the discovery of your true hidden values by Annemarie De Seriere Will to Wonder | 21 Jewels of Knowledge based on the discovery of your true hidden values by Annemarie De Seriere Feb. 23, 2012 $3.99 24229 words Sample 20%
The value of “Will to Wonder” lies in helping us to find our inner strength. We all have qualities that we are not fully utilising – abilities that when fully developed can be incredible assets for us and for the people around us. This book imparts practical tools to use in daily life. Applying our own power allows others to do the same – others will not only benefit, they will thank you.
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I play many different roles in life… As the Founder of Resoulutions 4 Life - a friendly service that offers a unique blend of empowerment programs for personal, professional and spiritual health, including a range of natural therapies. As a mother of 2 amazing souls, as a life partner, as a writer and a self publisher, I have a rather diverse background with prior roles including many years in disability services, aged care and palliative care, health retreats, hospitality, corporate and government sectors. I was born in Indonesia, spent my childhood in Holland and then Australia – and traveled much throughout my life. I’m an eternal searcher for truth – my mission in life is to live in harmony with others through self transformation and a deeper understanding of human behaviour. I love spiritual study and aspire to live a life that reflects my learning. As a spiritual student of life I aim each day to be cheerful and light, giving me the ability to conquer challenging situations. I make effort each day to live practically and by example – promoting self awareness, self love, self respect and self care as a means to bring positive change within myself and the world. I practice Raja Yoga Meditation on a daily basis knowing that it sustains happy, healthy, harmonious relationships. I invite you to join me on this journey of unlimited self discovery, as we uplift each other to spread our wings… like trusting children who know they have a right to shine! Travel Light, Annemarie
How to identify your personal starting point and Live Your Dreams One Step At A Time by Ellen Dean How to identify your personal starting point and Live Your Dreams One Step At A Time by Ellen Dean Feb. 23, 2012 $6.14 21031 words Sample 15%
How to live your dreams one step at a time using our Stepping Stones System and the Universal Law of Attraction.
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Ellen was born in County Durham, England. She now lives in North Yorkshire with her long-term partner. She is active in amateur dramatics, and is interested in metaphysics. Ellen enjoys strumming her guitar, walking, and the occasional round of golf. Ellen is a conservationist who actively supports the endangered orangutan, and encourages everyone to support Mother Nature and help sustain Planet Earth. Before she penned her first novel, Ellen wrote features for national magazines and regional newspapers. She is still active in local journalism.
A Pirate Smiles by Mark Crawford A Pirate Smiles by Mark Crawford Feb. 20, 2012 $4.99 113303 words Sample 15%
Within these pages, Mark takes you a on a journey of self realization and enlightenment. The tells of Mark Crawford's spiritual awakening, that all of us can appreciate if you are also on this path of releasing the ego. This is about a man coming to terms with his life and where he is now and what he must do in order to survive, not only as a man but also as a lifer convict,where no one hears you.
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Mark Crawford is a lifer convict. Convict #76603-079 http://law.jrank.org/pages/3788/Mark-Crawford-Trial-1999.html He is currently serving out that life sentence in federal prison. The first 10 years in USP Florence in Colorado which at the time was the most violent prison in the federal system. During those long continuous years at USP Florence Mark found within himself the need to search out the reason for his own present position in life. How could he have fallen from the status of “self made millionaire” to a “lifer convict”? After years of soul searching he at last found his answer and subsequent peace that comes with personal acceptance and personal accountability. A program he calls “the right thinking process”. With his new found ability to reason, he looked around himself at the other convicts who shared his own fate and in an effort to reach out to them and enlighten them to the power of “right thinking” he wrote this book…”As a Convict Thinketh” which he happily shares here free of charge to any and all prisoners or family members of prisoners who are themselves struggling with the question...why me? On the 9th of every month starting in Aug 2011 we will be posting new material from Mark’s endless writings. Next will be “The Miscellaneous Thoughts of a Madman”…excerpts from Mark’s personal journal. You think you know about prison? I hardly think so. Read about it first hand, straight from the horse’s mouth..
Rock the World Rehab: A 4-step Rock the World Rehab: A 4-step "Get Red Carpet Ready" Body+Mind+Heart+Soul Detox Adventure by Denise Marie Nieman Feb. 20, 2012 $7.99 85841 words Sample 20%
Rock the World Rehab is a detox adventure to help the reader get rid of people, places, things, and behaviors that dim their light, weigh them down, drain their energy, and burn them out.
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Denise Marie Nieman is a high-level government lawyer, but don’t let that cause you to roll your eyes wondering how an attorney could have a clue about living a happy life filled with lots of work and play. Denise believes that life is to be lived as an exclamation and not as an explanation. While she appreciates her day job, Denise’s true passion is to encourage every girl of any age to live in harmony with her body+mind+heart+soul—to sing her own song, dance to her own music, and march to her own drummer. To this end, she created Concert Chick Productions, LLC, a brand dedicated to promoting, inspiring, and encouraging a life filled with genuine happiness, complete health, yay! fun, rose-colored half-full glasses, and amazing shoes. As the Chick-in-Charge of the biz, she intends to reframe what can be a crazy, stressful world into one of adventure and joy by sharing her wisdom and secrets with the rest of the world through concertchick.com and Rock the World Rehab, the first of many books in the Concert Chick sparkly living series. In addition to practicing law and building the Concert Chick empire, Denise enjoys globetrotting, yoga, anything French, and—as an ex-ballerina—wearing a tiara and a tutu (but never to the office unless it’s dress-down Friday, a holiday, or her birthday). She’s also known to become distracted by anything that sparkles and twinkles which causes serious focus issues that she overcomes through meditation and bubble baths. She lives by the beach in Jupiter, Florida, with her fabulous husband, Joe, and their two hairy, precious kids, Roxi and Oliver.
The New Rubaiyat: Modern Affirmations and Aspirations by Austin Torney The New Rubaiyat: Modern Affirmations and Aspirations by Austin Torney Feb. 20, 2012 $3.99 18764 words Sample 20%
These original affirmations and aspirations are my extension of Omar Khayyam’s Rubayiat into modern times, a continuing embrace of the human condition. Somehow, inexplicably, the verses came to me as I lived through all the experiences described therein. My quatrains, like Omar’s, aim into the heart of life’s dilemmas, offering simple common sense solutions. Everyone dies, but not everyone lives.
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
The Triumph of Life, Love, and Being by Austin Torney The Triumph of Life, Love, and Being by Austin Torney Feb. 18, 2012 $2.99 26971 words Sample 20%
In a monastical village, a monk and a nun to-be exchange notes, via the books they send back and forth, for illustration and editing, they noting the forbidden knowledge therein. When the monastical village burns to the ground, they embark on a picaresque journey, in which they employ their wisdom, encountering various and sundry situations. They carry a special, speaking, book.
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Austin began writing for real around the age of forty, a respite from working as an Information Engineer in the field of Computer Science, doing programming, an art, as it turned out. He calls himself a humanist, and is one who enjoys the liberal arts, utilizing science, for it pervades every discipline. He is currently retired and lives in the mountains of Poughquag, NY, near the Appalachian Trail. He enjoys tennis, writing, fun, humor, thinking, sleeping, poetry, music, dining, travel, romance, reading, swimming, and life.
The Potatoe Valentine & Other Love Poems by The Hippy Coyote The Potatoe Valentine & Other Love Poems by The Hippy Coyote Feb. 18, 2012 $4.44 19246 words Sample 25%
Searching for answers from his past to unlock the success of his future, Coyote dug out his memories of past lovers and the women he'd lived with in the 1970s. He uncovered a wealth of romantic feelings. Unable to discover any guilt or blame he may have earned, Coyote emerged in a newborn passion for life, and a confidence in his abilities and compassion.
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During the 1980s while performing the rock opera, COYOTE IN A GRAVEYARD, Richard Del Connor become nicknamed by the newspapers, and other performing rock bands such as The Cult and Michael J. Fox as, "The Coyote." "The Coyote" became the rock'n'roll name of Richard Connor until 2007 when he upgraded to "The Hippy Coyote" of American Zen, America's First Buddhist Rock Bandâ„¢. From 1990 to 2008, Coyote performed and worked and recorded albums under several under names including Rory G, Tom Calder, Steve Hixon, and as a recording engineer, Don DelaVega. Those album, book and movie credits can all be attributed to Richard Del Connor. In 2007, The Coyote has decided to simplify his life and only operate under only three names: THE HIPPY COYOTE: bassist, drummer, guitarist (acoustic, slide, and electric), flutist, singer, songwriter, composer, lyricist, poet, screenplay writer, and performer of American Zen, or performing solo as "The Hippy Coyote," T.H.C. (sometimes billed in newspapers as, "THC Live..."). RICHARD DEL CONNOR: record producer, movie producer, script and screenplay writer, poet, editor, publisher, founder CEO of Tai Chi Youth, president of Shaolin Records, music publisher of Shaolin Music, owner of Shaolin Pictures, and American philosopher. BUDDHA ZHEN: Zhen Shen-Lang (last name first) "Spirit Wolf of Truth," pipa, percussion, Chinese drumming, flutist, Kung Fu Shifu and Tai Chi Master, author of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Zen Buddhist manuals, lecturer, poet, calligrapher, composer, life coach, and Zen Master. When Richard Del Connor is The Hippy Coyote, he enjoys the freedoms and independence of not being a businessman, wearing a tie or being school teacher. Fans have been posting music videos from his live performances in Los Angeles in 2009 and 2010.
Motivation: Get Motivated. Stay Motivated. by Valerie Lenon Motivation: Get Motivated. Stay Motivated. by Valerie Lenon Feb. 16, 2012 $4.99 4866 words Sample 10%
Informative perspectives for achieving motivation and developing the vision to maintain the motivation needed for living a life of fullness and joy.
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Comprised of contributors from all levels of expertise, our programs and resources are designed to provide you with the kind of insight and support that adds benefit to your journey in life.
50 Reasons To Not Suffer by Tony DiBella 50 Reasons To Not Suffer by Tony DiBella Feb. 14, 2012 $4.95 23093 words Sample 20%
Do you often find yourself suffering and unsatisfied with life? Do you feel that life is unfair and that the world is against you? If so, then this book might help you to put things into perspective. The author will demonstrate that for every ‘negative’ life event, there is actually a ‘positive’ way of looking at it, like a cloud with a silver lining. All that is required is a little courage.
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Accelerated-State Conditioning: A 5-minute daily motivational routine designed to elevate mood and permanently change behavior. by Neal Engelking Accelerated-State Conditioning: A 5-minute daily motivational routine designed to elevate mood and permanently change behavior. by Neal Engelking Feb. 13, 2012 $2.99 22179 words Sample 5%
This book describes what the author Neal Engelking refers to as "The World's Most Powerful Daily Motivational Routine", Accelerated-State Conditioning. According to the author this is the only routine which teaches an individual how to create multiple frissons (chills) at will which according to recent research elevates dopamine (the neuro-transmitter associated with pleasure and motivation).
Author bio:
Neal Engelking moved to The Greater Metropolitan Phoenix area at the age of eight.  After high school he joined the Army and was discharged three years later with a rank of Specialist Fifth Class.  From there he returned to Phoenix and attended Arizona State University  from which he graduated in 1967 with a B.S. degree in Psychology. He worked for a few years in the financial industry and then in 1972 decided to make a career of real estate sales.   Neal started in sales with a significant handicap. He was extremely shy, over-weight and suffered from severe state fright. Not exactly a great combination for a career in sales!   During Neal's search for and use of various self-help techniques (including Self-Talk and Psycho-Cybernetics) to overcome these personal handicaps he made what he feels was an "amazing discovery". A unique and revolutionary idea that gave birth to what he titled Accelerated-State Conditioning: A 5-minute daily motivational routine designed to elevate mood and permanently change behavior.   Neal has perfected this routine (primarily for his own use but occasionally training others in the routine) throughout his career. Now Neal feels it's so "ground breaking" that he calls it "The World's Most Powerful Daily Motivational Routine"! A routine that has given Neal the ability to evoke an " intense, natural high" in less than one minute!   Neal Engelking is coming out of retirement from 35 years of high achievement in residential mortgage sales (1994 Salesman of the Year with HomeAmerican Mortgage, a sister company to Richmond-American Homes) and residential real estate sales (1.3 million dollars in residential real estate commissions in 2005 with Liberty Properties) in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area.   Today at age 70, Neal is working in his third career as a motivational author, consultant and trainer.   Neal is blogging regularly on this website about recent developments related to motivation. He has just submitted his first manuscript to Amazon.com titled "Accelerated-State Conditioning: a 5-minute daily motivational routine designed to elevate mood and permanently change behavior.   Neal also is building a "free" website titled SuprAffs: A better way to change habits. You can view it at www.SuprAffs.com