Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Download or read book Often Wrong Never in Doubt written by Donny Deutsch and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's not a question. It is a philosophy to live by. It's Donny Deutsch's motto. And it is the secret possessed by every person with the right stuff—the one-in-a-hundred who gets to the top of their team, their company, their business, their industry. If there is an assignment or a promotion up for grabs, a client or account looking for new answers, do you know how to go for it? Donny Deutsch built a billion-dollar media business asking himself the basic question, "Why Not Me?" Once the reader asks—and answers—that question, a world of opportunity opens up. It is a tool to motivate people, build a business, and create a business culture. Often Wrong, Never in Doubt is an inspirational book from one of America's most colorful and exciting entrepreneurs. It's Donny's story. In a fun conversation with the reader, Donny lays out the core principles that propelled him to create tremendous wealth, build a huge and influential business, and become a national personality. Using inside stories of the media, the advertising industry, and a youth spent growing up on the streets of New York, Donny gives the commonsense bottom line that he has learned along the way, broken down into real, relevant, and inspiring lessons that will be useful to everyone from the front-line salesperson to the middle manager to the successful corporate executive. (It's also a useful guide for dating.)
Download or read book The Silver Strands vol2 written by Saloni Shah and published by BookSquirrel Publication. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following its Volume 1, Silver Strands comes with its 2nd volume. It is an anthology by writers who have come together to put their works in one book, joining like precious silver strands. In here you will find poems, proses, shayaris, short stories, and other various genres of literature both comprising of Hindi and English language.
Download or read book The Last Day of Kindergarten written by Nancy Loewen and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As she prepares for her graduation ceremony, a first grader-to-be remembers her enjoyable year in kindergarten.
Download or read book Thank You Pooh written by Disney Book Group and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood contemplate some of the best things to say "thank you" for in this delightful board book that comes with plush Pooh Bear ears!
Download or read book A Supposedly Fun Thing I ll Never Do Again written by David Foster Wallace and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.
Download or read book Hey It s Your Day written by June Cotner and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Affirmations, Quotes, and Proverbs for Positive Thinking “I love how this book is broken down into sections and that you can start anywhere in the book... If you're looking for a gift for the women on your gift-giving list or for teachers, then Hey! It’s Your Day is the perfect gift.” ?TheMommiesReviews.com Ready to change your life today? Best-selling anthologist June Cotner returns with Hey, It’s Your Day, a life-long collection of her favorite quotes to start the day and delight any friend, relative, or literary aficionado. Inspiration at your fingertips in minutes. June Cotner has been gathering her favorite quotes for more than two decades. Now, she shares these specially curated words of wisdom to guide you on your personal journey of positive thinking. Featuring an eclectic selection of figures like Edward Abbey, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Oprah Winfrey, this positive thinking book captivates readers with fresh, insightful, and engaging motivational quotes. For fans of motivational books with a quotable twist. Whether in need of a daily boost or brushing up on quote trivia, open Hey, It's Your Day and find positive affirmations and inspirational quotes on every page. Packed with nearly fifty topics─like love, family, choices, growth, happiness, creativity, and success─you’ll find uplifting quotes to start the day such as: “This was love: a string of coincidences that gathered significance and became miracles.” ─ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie “Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor.” ─ Rumi “No one likes crying, but tears water our souls.” ─ Xue Xinran If you’re looking for graduation gifts, literary gifts, or personal development books─and enjoyed titles like A Year of Positive Thinking, Whatever You Are Be a Good One, or Greatest Inspirational Quotes─then you'll love Hey, It’s Your Day!
Download or read book The What IF Diet Plan written by Alexis Cano and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What IF you could lose weight without counting calories or setting foot in a gym? What IF you could heal your body naturally, without cutting entire food groups from your diet? What IF you could live the rest of your life never having to worry about food ever again?Those What IFs? are a reality for people who make intermittent fasting (IF) part of their everyday lives.As a working mother of three, I know the challenges that women face in making their own health a priority. My goal is to help others realize that they are not alone in their struggles and that every problem can be overcome with the right mindset. In this book, I outline my simple process for overcoming food fears and losing weight permanently through intermittent fasting.So, if you're ready to take control of your health and get off the dieting hamster wheel, read my story and make The What IF? Diet Plan work for you!
Download or read book The House at Pooh Corner written by Alan Alexander Milne and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten adventures of Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, Owl, and other friends of Christopher Robin.
Download or read book Lost Without Him written by Carol Scutt and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 1967, two teenagers from completely opposite kinds of upbringing met in Columbia City, Indiana. They both worked at the local Kroger grocery store. She worked as a cashier, and he worked as a night stocker. She was sixteen, and he was seventeen. This infatuation grew into a love stronger than the worst storms and more passionate than the words of Shakespeare. The first storm they endured as newlyweds was Paul being drafted and sent to Vietnam for fourteen months. Their journey was one of commitment and determination. Their love for each other and for Christ drew them together during all the difficult times. A time did come when they nearly divorced. How they dealt with the hurt and heartache is an inspiring lesson. Paul was a brilliant businessman and ended his career as a senior vice president with Kroger. That journey wasn’t without its struggles. He made a vow to Carol in the first year of their marriage that he would see that she have everything she ever dreamed or imagined. He kept that vow even on the last day of his life.
Download or read book The Pain Within Me Life is a Story story one written by Vianne Banschus and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-09-02 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Letting go doesnt mean forgetting; it means moving forward with a heart full of memories." - Unkown When Olivia abruptly withdraws from her life, Willow is left to navigate the storm of confusion and sorrow that follows. Struggling to understand Olivias bipolar disorder and grappling with feelings of guilt and abandonment, she pours her heart into a series of heartfelt letters, searching for closure and meaning. The Pain Within Me is a poignant exploration of loss, acceptance, and the journey towards healing. Through a heartfelt narrative, the book delves into the complexities of maintaining connections, the challenges of understanding mental illness, and the bittersweet process of finding peace after a deep friendship fades. Its a moving account of how we come to terms with the end of something precious and learn to forge a new path forward.
Download or read book Firefly Lane written by Kristin Hannah and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . now a #1 Netflix series! In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all---beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer's end they've become TullyandKate. Inseparable. So begins Kristin Hannah's magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness. Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn't know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she'll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she'll envy her famous best friend. . . . For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship---jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they've survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test. Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone's Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it's the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It's about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you---and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you'll never forget . . . one you'll want to pass on to your best friend.
Download or read book These Precious Days written by Ann Patchett and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
Download or read book FRIENDSHIP written by Chuck Mansfield and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2024-07-21 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaim for Friendship: a gift divine By Chuck Mansfield Retired educator Linda Giarraputo Jeans has written, “Reading FRIENDSHIP is experiencing the gift of lifelong relationships (and) stepping into the realm of meaningful human connection. In today’s world, we seem to not have the time nor the situations where long lasting bonds are built. Chuck takes us into his life, a life of faithfulness, honesty, support, humor and trust. Enjoy FRIENDSHIP in its finest voice.” Frequent reader Lucine Morris has emailed, “Mansfield demonstrates once again the advantage of having a keen memory. Thanks are due him for documenting the rewards that derive from devoting energy to developing and maintaining strong relationships. The insights he shares deftly fulfill the promise of the title of his new book.” U.S. Army veteran, retired attorney and senior international executive Arthur L. Burns has commented: “Mansfield’s subject, FRIENDSHIP, is probably one of the few things that still light our world in the midst of all the darkness and fear around us. So, kudos!” U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran, Bronze Star recipient and retired senior information technology executive Edward M. Finegan has stated, “Mansfield’s book FRIENDSHIP is a work of love, caring, helping and the immense value of friendship... I continue to be impressed with the scope of his creativity in bringing many of the more important aspects of life to the awareness of large audiences. After all, what do we really have in this journey if not true, loyal, reliable friends?” Author, former coach and retired law firm administrator Thomas P. Kiley, Jr. has written, “His latest effort may be the author’s most heartwarming. Each essay is a blend of deep thought and graceful prose. He writes poignantly, as only he can, about friendships made in Brooklyn, grammar school, Garden City, Chaminade High, Holy Cross College, the Marines, business and finally Westhampton. No matter how far and wide he has roamed during his 79 years, Mansfield has never left a friend behind.” U.S. Navy veteran and former CEO James C. Norwood, Jr. has written, “I have always been amazed with the brilliance of Chuck’s ability to create interesting stories that have transcended three-quarters of a century. In many cases his stories are mine! The memories he brings back to life are incredible. I only wish we could relive our loving lifelong friendship. Having best friends who love you as much as you love them makes one’s life complete.” Of FRIENDSHIP former Marine Corps combat helicopter pilot and Vietnam War veteran Bain D. Slack has observed, “Most people have only a handful of really good, dependable friends you know that you can always count on. What is Mansfield’s secret that enables him to have such a large number of really good friends? He himself is the very best friend a person could have. I had a serious problem... As soon as Chuck learned of my plight, using his own resources and his own time, energy and intelligence, he took it upon himself to solve my problem.”
Download or read book Born to Travel written by Sara Tyler and published by Nomad Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to travel the world with your family but people tell you to wait until your kids are older instead? We have all heard that, as well as many other misconceptions about family travel. Think about it for a second. Imagine that you can ✓ keep your travel dreams alive, ✓ show your children the world, and ✓ use travel as the base for a world-class education. Would you move to a foreign country with your children? Would you take them on the road full-time in an RV? Would you become a digital nomad family? There isn't one right answer. There isn't one path that you have to follow. And that is what this book is all about. In Born to Travel: Wanderlust Families that Collect Passport Stamps Instead of Toys, you will read inspiring chapters written by 12 diverse parents who are part of traveling families. There is no other book available which features the variety of family travel stories that this one does. You will find authors who represent traditional, blended, and single-parent families. Among them, there are: Digital nomads Expats living abroad Travel business owners Former corporate executives Worldschooling families One thing is for sure… After reading the unique and inspiring chapters in Born to Travel: Wanderlust Families that Collect Passport Stamps Instead of Toys, you won't have any excuse to postpone traveling with your children any longer! Are you ready to be inspired? Click the BUY NOW button, and you will be one of the first readers to get the book when it launches!
Download or read book You Improved written by Martha Karelius and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wouldn’t it be nice to de-stress and simplify your life so you can spend time with people who matter, doing what matters? This insightful book will help you slow down, look at life through a new lens, and put small changes in place to create a balanced, fulfilling life. You’ll find strategies and systems for a peaceful, satisfying existence doing what you love. Learn to stop being busy and start being productive; confidently say yes to life and no to things that complicate it. Embrace healthier habits, follow your heart, and spend your days in pursuit of happiness. This book offers thought-provoking words of wisdom to start every day on a positive note. It will help you maximize potential, enrich relationships, and focus on what’s most important one step at a time. Discover ways to live deliberately, streamline daily life, and channel your efforts and energy into the life you’re meant to live. Learn to do more, be more, and enjoy the best life has to offer. A daily dose of down-to-earth, relatable inspiration and information will empower you to take your life to the next level.
Download or read book Finding Grace written by Gary Lee Miller and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace Lee calls her granddaughter, Judith, with a dying wish…for Judith to travel from Los Angeles to Nashville to come visit her. But there’s a catch. Judith must make the journey by bus. The award-winning novel Finding Grace shares Judith Lee’s transformative, cross-country journey, revealing what truly matters. Each day of Judith’s journey becomes a story on its own, as the people she meets and places she visits along the way challenge her to rethink her life. Finding Grace is about Judith’s transformation back into the real world during this journey as a result of the people she meets on the bus, how she deals with the imminent passing of her grandmother, and how all this changes her life’s future plans. There are tears and laughter throughout, with interesting characters whom readers would recognize from their own lives. Today, more people are reflecting on what is and is not important. Finding Grace provides food for thought on many levels.
