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When Being Too Nice Becomes Vice
By Nirmal Rao. 2015
Do you feel burdened by the unrelenting urge to always feel useful and helpful Do you worry for…
others to the point of suffocating them Or do you know someone who knowingly or unknowingly acts like oxygen on legs for everyone in their life This is what happens when as a culture we are trained to deny our own needs and pay more attention to the needs of others This can be extremely exhausting and self-violating When Being Too Nice Becomes A Vice written by Nirmal Yadav deals with the delicate subject of the helper needing help in a precise and in-depth manner It s about taking our normal human concern too far crossing others boundaries or allowing others to cross yours Nirmal Yadav a trained counsellor with an experience of over twenty-five years through the course of this book provides some eye-opening insights into self-sacrificing behavioural patterns and the excessive guilt surrounding self-care issues She also talks about why it is important to help yourself before helping anyone else This work ably guides and shows how we can transform the painful patterns of co-dependence i e dependence on others and approval seeking behaviour live a more meaningful and joyful life and learn to love ourselvesThe Miracle of Mindfulness, Gift Edition
By Thich Nhat Hanh. 1976
A new gift edition of the classic guide to meditation and mindfulness, featuring archival photography and beautiful calligraphy by Thich…
Nhat HanhSince its publication in 1975, The Miracle of Mindfulness has been cherished by generations of readers for its eloquent and useful introduction to the practice of meditation. Readers interested in an introduction to Buddhist thought, as well as those seeking to learn about mindfulness and stress reduction, continue to look to Thich Nhat Hanh's classic work for guidance and inspiration. This new hardcover gift edition features elegant calligraphic illustrations by Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as a dozen photographs spanning his early days as a peace activist to his life in Plum Village, a spiritual community that he founded in France. Also included in this edition is a historical chronology of Thich Nhat Hanh's life and work, and a revised afterword by Jim Forest.Today in History: Disney
By Eve Zibart. 2006
This irresistible read is packed with fun facts and tasty tidbits about Disney, from stories about the entertainment empire's founding…
family to the inspiration for many of the popular theme park attractions. Memorable dates include: May 11, 1904 - The great surrealist painter Salvador Dali was born in Igueras, Catalonia. His 1946 collaboration with Walt Disney was one of the most unusual partnerships in the entertainment industry. December 2, 1929 - The Haunted House, in which Mickey Mouse takes shelter from the storm in what turns out to be a well populated mansion, was released in theaters. This movie was the first time animators created what was to become a popular Disney setting. January 9, 1937 - The release of Donald Duck's second film, Don Donald, proved that Donald was capable of carrying a series without any help from Mickey. It also served as the debut vehicle for a ducky girlfriend called Donna, who was later renamed Daisy.Released to coincide with the company's 18-month-long 50th anniversary celebrations, Today in History: Disney has something for Disney fans of every generation.Free Fall: The Journey Home
By Rohini Singh. 2013
Join Shona on a journey of a lifetime the journey home Shona…
a parakeet with everything going for her decides one fine day to leave her cozy cage to fly free in the blue skies During her many adventures she is befriended by a host of memorable characters including Shona 2 a parakeet who looks like her talks like her often even poses as her but spouts strange unfamiliar ideas and incites Shona to do foolhardy things This delightful parable is about friendship learning to trust letting go and discovering the power of surrender Shona s story will enthral and charm you and may even touch closer home than you imagine it could be your story Endearing and beautifully written Free Fall will make you reflect on life death love hurt trust and the cages that imprison you your comfort zones Peppered with heart-warming insights and wisdom Free Fall is sure to remain with you long after you have turned the last pageThe Rhyme of History
By Margaret Macmillan. 2013
As the 100th anniversary of World War I approaches, historian Margaret MacMillan compares current global tensions--rising nationalism, globalization's economic pressures,…
sectarian strife, and the United States' fading role as the world's pre-eminent superpower--to the period preceding the Great War. In illuminating the years before 1914, MacMillan shows the many parallels between then and now, telling an urgent story for our time. THE BROOKINGS ESSAY: In the spirit of its commitment to high-quality, independent research, the Brookings Institution has commissioned works on major topics of public policy by distinguished authors, including Brookings scholars. The Brookings Essay is a multi-platform product aimed to engage readers in open dialogue and debate. The views expressed, however, are solely those of the author.Whisperings from Beyond: Here Are the Answers; What's Your Question?
By Lakshmi Narayan. 2017
Who am I What am I doing here Where do I go from here We are all…
plagued with such questions from time to time But do we have definitive answers for them Nope We get so lost in the vicious circle of routine and life that we forget to take a moment to think to breathe to pray to be Just like we detox our bodies of waste every now and then it is equally important to remove the cobwebs from our mind and spirit The mental pilgrimage can help us get closer to the answers and the Source For this we don t even need an elaborate change of schedule just a few moments in the day filled with a kind simple rooted thought can do the trick In this book the author has given a succinct thought for each day of the year The one on your birthday will be particularly relevant to you As for the others they should answer the questions that have been taxing you off and on for a long time So read on draw your own conclusions discover your purpose and find yourselvesThese Wonderful Rumours!: A Young Schoolteacher's Wartime Diaries 1939-1945
By Juliet Gardiner, May Smith. 2012
May Smith is twenty-four at the outbreak of World War Two; at night, the sirens wail, and the young men…
of the village leave to fight. But still, ordinary life goes on: May goes shopping, plays tennis, takes holidays and even falls in love - while recording it faithfully in her diary.'May is simply a joy, a bright spark in dark times' The TimesIndestructible Self-Belief: 7 Simple Steps to Getting it and Keeping it
By Fiona Harrold. 2004
The greatest asset you can have in life is self-belief.People who handle life well, achieve great things and prosper have…
stronger self-belief than the average person. In INDESTRUCTIBLE SELF-BELIEF, Fiona Harrold, author of the bestselling BE YOUR OWN LIFE COACH, will help you to develop magnificent levels of self-belief. In seven easy steps, this compact bible will equip you to make the most of yourself, so that you stretch and grow into your full potential.Life is easier when you believe in yourself and this inspiring book will make you feel more optimistic and enthusiastic about everything.The Changing Nature of Happiness
By Sandie McHugh. 2017
This book shines a light on the meaning of happiness and how public perceptions of it have changed over time.…
A question that has engaged philosophers from the days of Aristotle, happiness is a subject of growing academic interest, and its recent integration into government policy is provoking increased debate into its definition and nature. Sandie McHugh and her associates build on the work of social anthropologist Tom Harrison's 'Worktown' Mass Observation study from 1938, repeating the original study today. Together these accounts show how perceptions of happiness have changed over the years for the people of Bolton, UK, and reveal major difference between its definition then and now. This unique study is a useful tool in the understanding and study of happiness, offering invaluable insights for scholars and practitioners working in the fields of social psychology, positive psychology, health psychology and wellbeing.The First London Olympics: 1908
By Rebecca Jenkins. 2008
In the summer that saw the first successful flight of the Zeppelin, a 140 acre site of scrubland in West…
London was transformed into the White City, which housed the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition - and a state-of-the-art stadium built to house the first London Olympics. The Olympics were organised by volunteers in just 18 months and at a fraction of the cost of the modern Olympics and yet, just as today, the sport was overshadowed by doping scandals and caused international uproar. The ferocious competitiveness of a US team dominated by New York Irish Americans led to a succession of 'scandals' culminating in the historic marathon when Italian confectioner baker Dorando Pietri's heroic efforts at the limits of exhaustion so entranced on-lookers that track officials helped him across the finish line. Coinciding with the 100th Anniversary of the first London Olympics, this delightful social and sporting history - illustrated with over 70 contemporary images - provides a thought-provoking contrast to the forthcoming 2012 Olympic Games.What's Age Got to Do with It?
By Robin Mcgraw. 2009
What's age got to do with it? Absolutely nothing! Though it's her husband, Dr. Phil, who has his own nationally-syndicated…
talk show, Robin McGraw's appearances on the show draw thousands of questions from viewers of all ages who want to know how she looks and feels so fabulous at the age of fifty-five. In What's Age Got to Do with it?, Robin shares her journey, including the ups and downs, and the secrets for staying healthy and in shape. She also provides insider information from a panel of top experts in the areas of fitness, nutrition, skin care, menopause, hair, makeup, and fashion. Robin says, "To me, aging gracefully isn't accepting what aging does to you. It means taking care of your health, wanting to look your best, and knowing that it is not conceited, egotistical, or selfish to do so."My Stroke of Luck: Alphabet to Author - One Man's Inspiring Journey from Adversity to Triumph
By Vijay Santhanam. 2013
The stimulating saga of a man who thanks to his never-say-die attitude found the courage and the determination…
to bounce back despite being felled by a serious disabling condition When Vijay Santhanam was afflicted with a stroke at the age of 41 he was paralyzed on the right side of his body He couldn t move without help and he couldn t speak at all But he soon realized that his powers of reasoning thought were not lost to him And he garnered his spirit and willpower within him to work at regaining his health and faculties a stroke wasn t going to get him down Vijay goes on to get back to work to write two books on one of the biggest passions of his life cricket a sport that was one of his greatest inspirations while in hospital and on the road to recovery and to teach at IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Lucknow This is the inspiring story of a man who didn t waste time bemoaning his fate his immediate agenda was to understand what could make him healthy again and to start with to return to the life he d known before as a regional head of marketing in a multinational company in Singapore My Stroke of Luck Alphabet to Author is Vijay s journey through long sometimes painful and often frustrating months of therapy relearning the alphabet and learning new strengths emotional mental and physical Vijay s attempt is not to describe the human brain and how it works in a scientific manner but to celebrate a man s inspiring journey He believes when a human being is confronted by a big crisis often she he summons all her his spirit and willpower to fight back and win His story is testimony and an eloquent example of itUnclutter Your Life
By Katherine Gibson. 2004
Are you ready to move into a bright clutter-free future? From noise pollution to financial messes and stressful relationships, clutter…
affects ALL aspects of our lives--not just our physical spaces. If you¹ve tried feng-shui and other organizing techniques and you still can't find clarity in your life, this down-to-earth guide will show you how to evict the clutter culprits and cultivate peace of mind in your home and soul.What's Tha Up To?: Memories of a Yorkshire Bobby
By Martyn Johnson. 2012
'I've turned boys into men and policemen into coppers,' said the Sergeant. 'Policemen have got brains, but coppers, they've got…
brains and common sense.'No two days were ever the same for bobby-on-the-beat Martyn Johnson. Come rain or come shine, he patrolled his patch with a sharp eye for troublemakers and a kind word for those in need of a friend. Whether he was pursuing unlikely coal thieves, tracking down peacocks gone AWOL or investigating mysterious flying saucers over Sheffield, PC Johnson faced every new challenge with a smile and a healthy dose of his copper's common sense. In his charming and funny memoir, Martyn Johnson recalls the rogues, cheats and scoundrels - as well as the many friends - who made his life on the beat so unforgettable.The 8 Motivational Challenges
By Heidi Grant Halvorson. 2013
From the author of Succeed and Focus, a quick and easy guide to motivating anyone – including yourself. There is…
no one-size-fits-all way to get people motivated. Anyone who tells you that you should do X to get the most out of your employees, your students, or even yourself, isn’t telling you that – at best – X only works for some of the people, some of the time. In this short guide Heidi Grant Halvorson identifies the eight different types of underperformers and draws on research from her books Succeed and Focus to offer tailored strategies for lighting a fire under each one. Underperformers range from the truly achievement challenged to those who are actually performing at a high level but could perform even better if someone knew the right way to motivate them. Halvorson explains how we can understand each profile in terms of the mindset and motivational focus they bring to their work, in addition to the confidence with which they approach it. For each profile, each she lays out specific, evidence-based strategies for increasing effectiveness and engagement. Succinct and focused, this prescriptive guide will appeal to readers of What Successful People Do Before Breakfast and 9 Things Successful People Do Differently.On Deep History and the Brain
By Daniel Lord Smail. 2008
When does history begin? What characterizes it? This book dissolves the logic of a beginning based on writing, civilization, or…
historical consciousness and offers a model for a history that escapes the continuing grip of the Judeo-Christian time frame.Spies In The Sky: The Secret Battle for Aerial Intelligence During World War II
By Taylor Downing. 2011
SPIES IN THE SKY is the thrilling, little-known story of the partner organisation to the famous code-breaking centre at Bletchley…
Park. It is the story of the daring reconnaissance pilots who took aerial photographs over Occupied Europe during the most dangerous days of the Second World War, and of the photo interpreters who invented a completely new science to analyse those pictures. They were inventive and ingenious; they pioneered the development of 3D photography and their work provided vital intelligence throughout the war.With a whole host of colourful characters at its heart, from the legendary pilot Adrian 'Warby' Warburton, who went missing while on a mission, to photo interpreters Glyn Daniel, later a famous television personality, and Winston Churchill's daughter, Sarah, SPIES IN THE SKY is compelling reading and the first full account of the story of aerial photography and the intelligence gleaned from it in nearly fifty years.Confident Networking For Career Success And Satisfaction
By Gael Lindenfield, Stuart Lindenfield. 2005
CONFIDENT NETWORKING FOR CAREER SUCCESS by bestselling author Gael Lindenfield and her husband Stuart is a practical and accessible self-help…
book everyone will benefit from. Good networking is vital in today's world of work. This book will enable you to build your confidence and develop the essential personal and psychological qualities and skills you need in order to build contacts, enjoy beneficial relationships, and develop a successful and exciting career. Packed with information, advice and anecdotes, including quick-fix solutions for common problems and guidelines for extroverts and introverts, CONFIDENT NETWORKING FOR CAREER SUCCESS will help you to overcome shyness, anxiety and low self-esteem and develop your communication, emotional management, organizational, relationship and electronic skills so that you can easily generate new contacts and enjoy the working life you want.National Service: Tales From the Conscripts, 1946-62
By Colin Shindler. 2012
Permission to speak, Sah!In the aftermath of the Second World War, over two million men were conscripted to serve in…
Britain's armed services. Some were sent abroad and watched their friends die in combat. Others remained in barracks and painted coal white. But despite delivering such varied experiences, National Service helped to shape the outlook of an entire generation of young British males.Historian Dr Colin Shindler has interviewed a wide range of ex-conscripts, from all backgrounds, across all ranks, and spanning the entire fourteen years that peacetime conscription lasted, and captured their memories in this engrossing book. From them, we experience the tension of a postwar Berlin surrounded by Russians, the exotic heat and colour of Tripoli in 1948, the brief but intense flashpoint of the Suez Crisis, and the fear of the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya. But we also hear about the other end of the scale, the conscripts who didn't make it outside the confines of their barracks, or in one case, beyond his home town.Through these conversations we learn as much about the changing attitudes of servicemen as war became more of a distant memory as we do about the varied nature of their experiences. We see, too, the changing face of British society across these pivotal years, which span everything from the coronation of Elizabeth II, to the birth of rock 'n' roll, to the beginning of the end of the Empire. The stories within these pages are fascinating. And they deserve to be told before they are lost forever.For nine hundred years the British aristocracy has considered itself ideally qualified to rule others, make laws and guide the…
fortunes of the nation. Tracing the history of this remarkable supremacy, ARISTOCRATS is a story of wars, intrigue, chicanery and extremes of both selflessness and greed. James also illuminates how the aristocracy's infatuation with classical art has forged our heritage, how its love of sport has shaped our pastimes and values - and how its scandals have entertained the public. Impeccably researched, balanced and brilliantly entertaining, ARISTOCRATS is an enthralling history of power, influence and an extraordinary knack for survival.