Download or read book Best written by Alan D. Thompson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being good at something is simple. Being great is easier now than ever before. But how do you go about being your absolute best? You are now holding in your hands an instruction manual, a help file, a list of shortcuts for living your best life. Offering personal stories from the author's own life, distilled wisdom from prominent teachers, and practical action to help you connect all the dots. It opens new ways of thinking about who you are, and how much more you can become. Best's bite-size chapters are filled with clear explanations and the occasional question, one of which is: “What would it take to stop driving in traffic, and to start flying in your own jet stream?” To find out: sit down, fasten your seatbelt, start reading, and prepare for lift-off.
Download or read book Living the Good Long Life written by Martha Stewart and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martha Stewart’s engaging handbook for living your healthiest life after 40—with expertise from doctors and specialists on eating, exercise, wellness, home, and organizing, as well as caring for others. Martha Stewart’s Living the Good Long Life is a practical guide unlike any other: honest and upbeat, with clear and motivating charts, resources, and tips from doctors and wellness specialists. From the best ways to organize your home to protecting your mental well-being and appearance as you age, this book gives accessible ideas that you can incorporate every day. And when it’s time to explore caregiving for others, you’ll know how to enrich their quality of life while preventing your own fatigue. Martha’s 10 Golden Rules for Successful Aging provide a framework for chapters that cover your changing needs with every decade, including: -Healthy Eating: Stock a healthy pantry for your dietary needs. -Healthy Fitness: Stand strong on your feet by increasing your balance, endurance, and flexibility. -A Healthy Brain: Stimulate new brain activity to prevent memory loss. -A Healthy Outlook: Maintain a sense of daily purpose by strengthening social connections. -Healthy Living Every Day: Medicate wisely while paying attention to aches and pains. -Healthy Looks: Take care of your skin and match your makeup to your age. -Healthy Home: Create a home that is a reflection of how you want to live. -Healthy Living into the Future: Be your own wellness CEO to prevent future illness. -Healthy Caring: Prepare for helping others while caring for yourself, and much more! Healthy living begins with establishing small habits, and with Living the Good Long Life you’ll have a dependable source for thriving in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. "In my Foundation’s health initiatives—and in my own life—I’ve seen again and again how even small measures to improve your health can make a big difference. Living the Good Long Life is full of simple ideas that can be incorporated into daily routines to help you feel better and keep on doing what you love." —President Bill Clinton "For thirty years, Martha Stewart has carefully coached us on how to take care of our homes, our menus, our crafts. And now in Living the Good Long Life, she has brought her brilliant skills to the mission of helping us take care of ourselves. With sparkling prose, no-nonsense instruction, and, as always, oceans of wisdom, Martha implores readers not to recoil from their advancing years, but to embrace and celebrate them—with invaluable tips on keeping our diets healthy, our bodies pumping, and our outlook forever sunny. I just loved this book." —Marlo Thomas
Download or read book Live Your Best Life written by Karla Cauldwell and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you desire to live your best life? Are you lacking a system that inspires you to do and be your best in all aspects of your life? This book will guide and inspire you to make five critical life choices that will lead you to live your best life. Learn daily thoughts and actions you can incorporate in a sustainable manner. Everything you need to live your best life resides within you. All you need to do is consistently make these five choices and you will succeed. Today is the perfect day for starting your journey towards living YOUR best life!
Download or read book Life Skills 101 written by Tina Pestalozzi and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is very helpful in helping young adults get their first job, moving into their own living quarters, or about to go off to college, this guidebook provides a basic look at what it takes to make it in today's world. Each chapter covers a major area in life skills without becoming a lecture or sounding like the proverbial parental talk.
Download or read book Early Life on Earth written by David Wacey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-01-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When did life first appear on Earth and what form did it take? The answer to this intriguing and fundamentally important question lies somewhere within the early Archean rock record. The young Earth was, however, a very different place to that we know today and numerous pitfalls await our interpretation of these most ancient rocks. The first half of this practical guide equips the reader with the background knowledge to successfully evaluate new potentially biological finds from the Archean rock record. Successive steps are covered, from locating promising samples in the field, through standard petrography and evaluation of antiquity and biogenicity criteria, to the latest state of the art geochemical techniques. The second half of the guide uniquely brings together all the materials that have been claimed to comprise the earliest fossil record into an easily accessible, fully illustrated format. This will be a handbook that every Archean geologist, palaeobiologist and astrobiologist will wish to have in their backpack or on their lab-bench.
Download or read book A Handbook for Life written by Richard London and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Handbook for Life provides clear, direct instruction for overcoming lifes most common obstacles to happiness and success. Do you have 15 minutes a day? If so, use this book's simple exercises, easy-to-read style, and real life examples to stop reacting to lifes situations and to start living the happier, more fulfilling life you desire.
Download or read book End of Life Care A Practical Guide Second Edition written by Barry M. Kinzbrunner and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most thorough text available on providing patients and families with quality end-of-life care "The study/learning questions at the end of each chapter make this book an excellent resource for both faculty who wish to test knowledge, and individual learners who wish to assess their own learning....The book is well written and easy to read. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service End of Life Care: A Practical Guide offers solution-oriented coverage of the real-world issues and challenges that arise daily for clinicians caring for those with life-limiting illnesses and conditions. End of Life Care: A Practical Guide includes specific clinical guidance for pain management and other common end of life symptoms. The second edition has been made even more essential with the addition of chapter-ending Q&A for self assessment and board review, new coverage of multicultural medicine, an increased number of algorithms to assist decision making on complicated clinical, legal, and ethical issues. Six sections walk you through the complexities of caring for patients who are nearing the end of life: Preparing Patients for End of Life Management of Symptoms Diagnostic and Invasive Interventions Ethical Dilemmas Special Populations Diversity No other text better assists physicians and other clinicians in providing patients near the end of life with support, guidance, and hope in the face of “hopelessness” than End of Life Care: A Practical Guide.
Download or read book Life After Loss written by Bob Deits and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ''One of the classics in the field of crisis intervention'' (Dr. Earl Grollman), Life after Loss is the go-to resource for anyone who has suffered a significant life change. Loss can be overwhelming, and recovery often seems daunting, if not impossible. With great compassion and insight, Deits provides practical exercises for navigating the uncertain terrain of loss and grief, helping readers find positive ways to put together a life that is necessarily different, but equally meaningful. With two new chapters and significant changes throughout reflecting Deits's ongoing experience in counseling, Life after Loss is an essential ''roadmap for those in grief'' (Lawrence J. Lincoln, MD, Staff, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Center).
Download or read book Breathing New Life Into Book Clubs written by Sonja Cherry-Paul and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword / Cornelius Minor Gratitude -- Creating a culture of reading through book clubs -- Organizing and setting up book clubs -- Launching and managing book clubs -- Lighting the fire of discussion -- Resources at a glance -- Living with books all year long.
Download or read book Living in Your Sweet Spot written by Pat Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel fulfilled with your life? Do you love your job but have no time for your family and friends? Are you bogged down in stress and worry and feel good sleep and healthy eating slipping away?Have you resigned yourself to the belief that your life is what it is because you're sick of trying and failing with nothing ever changing? Living in Your Sweet Spot: A Practical Guide to Your Authentic Life is designed to guide you to understanding what you do that brings yourself closer to or further from your authentic self. It is about what you do to protect, avoid, delay, deny, or excuse not living your life to its fullest potential.Living in Your Sweet Spot can help you better understand and confront:The physical damage of stress;What is keeping you from restful sleep;Easy steps to effective meditation;The emotional and physical value of gratitude;Understanding your purpose and following it to your destiny; andMany more powerful steps to living in your sweet spot.When you live in your sweet spot as your authentic self, all the pieces of your life fit together harmoniously and you have a feelingof inner peace and satisfaction. Using personal narratives gainedfrom her clients' success stories and her own, Dr. Pat Gibson's Living in Your Sweet Spot offers the exercises, tools, and knowledge to achieve your authentic self and live the life you deserve.
Download or read book The Lady s Every Day Book written by Robert Kemp Philp and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lady's Every-Day Book - A Practical Guide in the Elegant Arts and Daily Difficulties of Domestic Life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Download or read book A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry written by David Horner and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining his thirty years of pastoral ministry, Horner mines seven key challenges that pastors must face well in order to restore and maintain a healthy balance.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to End of Life Care written by Clair Sadler and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you involved in caring for people at the end of their life? Do you have a role in supporting the families of those who are dying, or is this an area of your work you find personally difficult? This book is an accessible guide for all those working in health or social care and caring for people at the end of their lives. This will include people in roles such as healthcare assistant, hospice worker, volunteer, nurse or other carers. Written by experts with extensive experience in delivering high quality end of life care, this book is full of real life examples, reflection exercises and case studies. It also includes insights into what can help make a good death, and how to help support families at the end of life.The easy to read chapters emphasise treating people who are dying with dignity using a person centred approach. The book supports the delivery of quality care by recognising physical and non-physical symptoms, and thinking about various emotional and physical needs people might have. It is also important that care givers look after themselves and advice is given on how best to do this. An essential purchase for anyone looking for guidance or support in this area, and suitable for those working in the community, care homes, hospices, hospitals or other settings where people are cared for. With a Foreword from Dr. Ros Taylor, MBE, National Director for Hospice Care, Hospice UK. “The book strikes a balance between the factual and the personal, and gives the reader detailed information and time to think through reflection exercises.” Deborah Preshaw, doctoral nursing student, Queens University Belfast, UK “This is a beautifully presented learning tool to support the delivery of end of life care. I particularly like the ‘signposts’ which reinforce the intention of the book to enable ‘carers’ to apply what they read to their role in practice.” Liz Bryan, Director of Education and Training, St Christopher's Hospice, UK "This book is a very welcome addition to the literature on end of life care, as it does exactly what it says – it is a practical guide. I highly recommend this book." Mick Coughlan, Programme Leader, The Royal Marsden School, UK "I feel this book would be very useful for those new to palliative care as well as those studying the subject. Relating theory to practice is always powerful and for new nurses and other healthcare professionals this provides context and meaning." Clodagh Sowton, Director of Patient Services, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, UK "This is a welcome book to the field of end of life care. This practical guide is accessible and is an excellent bridge between the ‘Lay Person’ and those health care professionals caring for the individual as they approach the end of life. I will be directing students of healthcare towards this impressive, insightful book." Robert Murphy, Senior Lecturer - Adult Nursing, London South Bank University, UK "The material covered is very helpful and the range of authors has been well selected from individuals who are active in clinical practice. The book is practical and clear, and Clair deserves high praise for the contribution it will make to clinicians seeking to improve their palliative care knowledge and skills." Professor Max Watson, Medical Director Northern Ireland Hospice, Visiting Professor University of Ulster, UK
Download or read book Take Control of Life s Crises Today A Practical Guide written by Robert Haynes and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wonder why some people handle crises so well while others encounter the same situation and do so poorly? Take Control of Life's Crises Today! shows you how to confidently deal with nearly anything you encounter. You can assess your current skills and learn how to effectively handle crises — a fight with a partner, a job interview, dealing with a natural disaster like a hurricane, or reacting to a car accident. While this book is written for anyone looking to improve his or her ability to handle crises in life, special chapters are designed to address: **Parents helping their children learn to cope with crises **Teachers preparing themselves and their students for a crisis **First Responders learning to better cope with crises on the job Take Control of Life's Crises Today! is personal and easy to read. It is filled with case examples, practical suggestions, and simple, concrete steps for developing your skills in managing crises.
Download or read book A Practical Guide To Using Second Life In Higher Education written by Savin-Baden, Maggi and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last five years there has been an increasing use of immersive virtual worlds, in particular Second Life, in Higher Education. A Practical Guide to Using Second Life in Higher Education is a pedagogically-informed text that guides staff in the use of Second Life for Higher Education. Although there are currently a growing number of books about Second Life available, much of the focus has been on designing the environment, ways of building and the general ease and use-value of the environment. This book is aimed at those who want to use Second Life for teaching in further and higher education. It provides both an overview and an in-depth stance about aspects of the immersive world for teaching, learning and assessment, as well as suggestions about researching (in) Second Life.
Download or read book The Mindful Life A Practical Guide to Mindfulness and Stress Reduction written by Ranjot Singh Chahal and published by Rana Books Uk . This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety are all too common. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, and daily life, and struggle to find peace and clarity amidst the chaos. But there is hope. In "The Mindful Life," mindfulness expert Ranjot Singh Chahal offers a practical guide to reducing stress and cultivating mindfulness in daily life. Drawing on his own experiences and years of research, Chahal provides readers with a step-by-step approach to mindfulness that is both accessible and effective. Through a series of simple practices and techniques, readers will learn to develop greater awareness of their thoughts and emotions, and to cultivate a sense of calm and inner peace. From meditation and breathing exercises to mindfulness practices for daily life, "The Mindful Life" offers something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner. With Chahal's guidance, readers will learn to approach life with greater clarity, focus, and intention, and to find greater joy and fulfillment in the present moment. Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, or simply seeking a more mindful way of living, "The Mindful Life" is the perfect companion for anyone seeking to cultivate greater mindfulness and reduce stress in their daily life.
Download or read book Medicine for Life A Practical Guide for Success written by Jacques G LeBlanc M.D., F.R.C.S.C. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deciding on a career path is difficult for many people. Deciding of the best university, of an interesting and challenging subspecialty, of where to get established, are just a few of the vast challenges you will face in preparing for a successful medical career. Whether you are a medical student, a resident, a family practitioner or a specialist, this book is an essential guide for many if not every facet of your medical career. It is a valuable resource because it covers a wide variety of topics such as choosing a medical school, a residency training program, a type of practice, establishing your practice, surrounding yourself with experts ( accountants, financial advisors, banker and others ), understanding the realities, challenges and up-coming changes in medical practice, preparing for retirement and retiring. Browse to the book as often as you want to refresh your memory, to look at a specific subject.
