Download or read book Thrive written by Arianna Huffington and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Thrive, Arianna Huffington makes an impassioned and compelling case for the need to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world. Arianna Huffington's personal wake-up call came in the form of a broken cheekbone and a nasty gash over her eye--the result of a fall brought on by exhaustion and lack of sleep. As the cofounder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group--one of the fastest growing media companies in the world--celebrated as one of the world's most influential women, and gracing the covers of magazines, she was, by any traditional measure, extraordinarily successful. Yet as she found herself going from brain MRI to CAT scan to echocardiogram, to find out if there was any underlying medical problem beyond exhaustion, she wondered is this really what success feels like? As more and more people are coming to realize, there is far more to living a truly successful life than just earning a bigger salary and capturing a corner office. Our relentless pursuit of the two traditional metrics of success--money and power--has led to an epidemic of burnout and stress-related illnesses, and an erosion in the quality of our relationships, family life, and, ironically, our careers. In being connected to the world 24/7, we're losing our connection to what truly matters. Our current definition of success is, as Thrive shows, literally killing us. We need a new way forward. In a commencement address Arianna gave at Smith College in the spring of 2013, she likened our drive for money and power to two legs of a three-legged stool. They may hold us up temporarily, but sooner or later we're going to topple over. We need a third leg--a third metric for defining success--to truly thrive. That third metric, she writes in Thrive, includes our well-being, our ability to draw on our intuition and inner wisdom, our sense of wonder, and our capacity for compassion and giving. As Arianna points out, our eulogies celebrate our lives very differently from the way society defines success. They don't commemorate our long hours in the office, our promotions, or our sterling PowerPoint presentations as we relentlessly raced to climb up the career ladder. They are not about our resumes--they are about cherished memories, shared adventures, small kindnesses and acts of generosity, lifelong passions, and the things that made us laugh. In this deeply personal book, Arianna talks candidly about her own challenges with managing time and prioritizing the demands of a career and raising two daughters--of juggling business deadlines and family crises, a harried dance that led to her collapse and to her "aha moment." Drawing on the latest groundbreaking research and scientific findings in the fields of psychology, sports, sleep, and physiology that show the profound and transformative effects of meditation, mindfulness, unplugging, and giving, Arianna shows us the way to a revolution in our culture, our thinking, our workplace, and our lives.

Download or read book What Would Frida Do written by Arianna Davis and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having doubts about your next step? Ask yourself what artist Frida Kahlo would do in this “beautiful volume . . . sure to inspire” (Boston Globe). NAMED A BEST GIFT BOOK OF THE YEAR BY: Instyle, Oprah Daily, Business Insider, Esquire, Boston Globe, and Redbook Revered as much for her fierce spirit as she is for her art, Frida Kahlo stands today as a feminist symbol of daring creativity. Her paintings have earned her admirers around the world, but perhaps her greatest work of art was her own life. What Would Frida Do? celebrates this icon’s signature style, outspoken politics, and boldness in love and art—even in the face of hardship and heartbreak. We see her tumultuous marriage with the famous muralist Diego Rivera and rumored flings with Leon Trotsky and Josephine Baker. In this irresistible read, writer Arianna Davis conjures Frida’s brave spirit, encouraging women to create fearlessly and stand by their own truths.

Download or read book Hot Stew written by Fiona Mozley and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A contemporary story of class, gender, and property ownership--told through the interconnected lives of the residents of one London building and the real estate heiress who wants to tear it down"--

Download or read book Happy Birthday Una The Big Birthday Activity Book written by BirthdayDr and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-14 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happy Birthday Una is a personalized kids activity book, it includes personalized crosswords, word searches, number puzzles, jokes, drawing and coloring >It is suitable for children between 6-11 years old It is the perfect birthday present for Una, and is a great keepsake for parents to remember their child's early years and birthdays This personalized book is available for other names also This is a great gift for children and an amazing keepsake for parents Happy Birthday Una

Download or read book A Wandering Melody written by Jennifer A. Yakimenko and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arianna lost her parents and her sight all in the course of one nighther life would never be the same. Leaving everything they once knew behind, Arianna, the middle child, and her sisters, Lara and Olivia, must move in with their aunt and uncle. There Arianna learns to live again. With her curiosity guiding her, Arianna meets new people, becomes more daring, but stumbles upon dogs, branches, and love. Without the ability to see, shes able to rely on her other senses, especially her hearing. She heard it faintly, almost like a glimmer of light. The sweetness of it filled her ears, and this time, she wasnt going to let it go. Listening intently and allowing the music to guide her steps, Arianna set out into the unknown.

Download or read book Mythenea Awakens written by Rick E. Patton and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew, the king to be, did not think of himself as heroic, although he had fought to defend the kingdom many times. As he began his journey south to seek a bride to appease his father, his only concern was finding a soul mate to journey home with him. He suddenly finds himself on a heroic journey to save the continent of Mythenea. It is a road that will lead him to his soul mate and his destiny.“One century ago, a very short time in the life of a fairy or a dwarf, one of their most evil members visited us in our forest where you stand. There was a terrible battle. Many fairy souls were lost that day. We battled hard but ultimately lost one of our prize powers.” Matthew recoiled at the scenes in his mind. The landscape was covered with devastation…

Download or read book Celebrating Arianna written by Suzanne Marshall and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARIANNA is the star of this personalized baby book! With an adorable bunny, this joyful book illustrates the wonderful adventures ahead for ARIANNA -- as well as what ARIANNA already has: LOVE. Celebrate a baby's birthday or any day at all with this personalized baby book. You may read the book online at LiveWellMedia.com, and order it with any child's name! This delightful book is perfect for both boys and girls, as baby shower gifts, personalized baby gifts, baby gifts, birthday books, and more. Reviews for Personalized Children's Books, Personalized Baby Books, Bedtime Stories and Coloring Books by Suzanne Marshall Loved this book, it was perfect for a baby shower gift! Such a cute gift. My daughter LOVED this book as well as myself too! ~ SC Perfect personal gift to tell someone they r loved. ~ Melissa W. What do you get the 5 yr old grandchild who already has everything she needs from her older sister? A BEDTIME STORY is amazing. I found this book personalized for Addison as a last minute Christmas gift. We read it to her and it she knows it's HER own special book, just for her. She loves it, day and night. A BEDTIME STORY is wonderfully made & our grandchild loves it! We love it too! It is a great book for quiet time reading. Plan on ordering more. Thank you sooo much! Lucien takes A BEDTIME STORY everywhere as if it is a teddy bear! ~ Sheila I received A BEDTIME STORY today and it's beautiful. I'm a RN and I work in a NICU; the book was purchased for one of my little patients. I'm so excited to give it to the family! ~ Haleema Adorable & Uplifting! I got this book for a friend's son and they absolutely loved it! I browsed through it, and the pictures are adorable. The message is very positive. I would recommend this book to anyone, but it does make a great gift! ~ Diana My twins give four thumbs up! Ms. Marshall has a gift for touching the hearts of her young readers, as well as those who are young at heart. ~ Leila, Luke & Sasha An amazing gift! Everyone should have this book! The photos are bright and fun, full of life and love. This book would be a special gift for ANYONE young or old. We all need an extra reminder now and then of who and what makes the most impact on our lives. ~ Anny My daughter has enjoyed every moment of your book. I see her eyes light up and her heart filled with warmth and love as I read each page. ~ Ami I just read this book and loved it! Although it's written for children, anyone (young or old) can benefit from its wisdom." ~ Jay My daughter has me read this to her every single night! It is a very positive book with wonderful messages to kids! Highly recommend. ~ Sarah My 3.5 year old son received this book as a gift, but I have to say the affirmations spoke to me as well! You're never too old to be reminded that you should love yourself and celebrate all that is great about you!. ~ Stephanie This book has a warm, playful theme that kids will love, adults will feel good reading such positive affirmation for their kids to read over and over again. I highly recommend a copy for home and as a gift for loved ones! ~ Sarah As a mom of two little girls, I'm pretty picky about their toys and books. This book has been effective at helping her to build confidence in herself. ~ Amy This baby book is perfect for baby shower gifts, personalized baby gifts, baby gifts, birthday books, personalized children's book, personalized gifts for kids.

Download or read book Monteverdi s Musical Theatre written by Lecturer in Music Royal Holloway and Bedford New College Tim Carter and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) is well known as the composer of the earliest operas still performed today. His Orfeo, Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria, and L'incoronazione di Poppea are internationally popular nearly four centuries after their creation. These seminal works represent only a part of Monteverdi's music for the stage, however. He also wrote numerous works that, while not operas, are no less theatrical in their fusion of music, drama and dance. This is a survey of Monteverdi's entire output of music for the theatre - his surviving operas, other dramatic musical compositions, and lost works.

Download or read book Wake Up to the Joy of You written by Agapi Stassinopoulos and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is your year of self-discovery, a journey to create a life filled with grace, meaning, zest, peace, and joy. ONE OF HEALTHLINE’S 8 BEST MEDITATION BOOKS OF THE YEAR With warmth and wisdom from a lifetime of spiritual seeking, inspirational force Agapi Stassinopoulos guides you through fifty-two weeks of letting go of what doesn’t work for you and finding what does. You’ll cultivate the building blocks of self-care (meditation, health, making time for yourself) and confront the common roadblocks we all face, like pouring your energy into other people or living in denial. You’ll explore your “conflict” areas, such as relationships, money, self-esteem, anxiety, and your childhood. And you’ll learn to trust your creativity, keep your heart open, and connect to the bigger spirit that lives inside you. Keep this book by your bedside. It is your loving companion. Be creative and have fun with it. Use it as a tool to unlock your goodness, and wake up to the joy of you!

Download or read book Star Crossed written by Deborah J Higgins and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donna Archer and Sean McBryde are amazed at how comfortable they feel with each other, even though they are complete strangers when they meet in the Atlanta International Airport. When Donna and Sean touch, the sleeping spirits of Ian and Arianna, ill-fated lovers from 14th century Scotland, are awakened. Just before the couple was killed for their illicit love affair, Arianna wove a Celtic binding spell so that their love would never die... and one day they would be together again. Follow Donna and Sean as they live out the fate of Ian and Arianna, experiencing the dramatic twists and turns of an epic love story. Will Donna and Sean fulfill the Celtic destiny, foretold seven-hundred years ago? Deborah J. Higgins lives in Alliance, Alabama, where she worked for the Jefferson County school system for twenty-nine years. She is writing her next book, the story of a Native American young female Captain in the U.S. Army, Serafina Stillwater. Ms. Higgins is grateful for the support and love of her husband, Jamie; her sister Kim Spain, who helped proofread Star Crossed; her mother Helen Dickey; and her cousin Stephanie Harper. http: //SBPRA.com/DeborahJHiggins

Download or read book Cowboy Judgment written by Barb Han and published by TorJake Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After word gets out that Kurt Johnson’s last name is actually McGannon, a kidnapping attempt is made on his one-year-old daughter. Keeping his little girl safe is his top priority. He can’t afford the distraction of Arianna Ballard, even if she challenges his heart and makes him wonder if he could find love a second time around. Danger lurks around every corner. Hearts are on the line. Join USA TODAY Bestselling Author Barb Han as she brings the ranching community of Cattle Cove, Texas, and the McGannon family secrets to light in this brand new romantic suspense series that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Download or read book Pay Up written by Reshma Saujani and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER The founder of Girls Who Code and bestselling author of Brave, Not Perfect confronts the “big lie” of corporate feminism and presents a bold plan to address the burnout and inequity harming America’s working women today. We told women that to break glass ceilings and succeed in their careers, all they needed to do is dream big, raise their hands, and lean in. But data tells a different story. Historic numbers of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Women’s unemployment rose to nearly fifteen percent, and globally women lost over $800 billion in wages. Fifty-one percent of women say that their mental health has declined, while anxiety and depression rates have skyrocketed. In this urgent and rousing call to arms, Reshma Saujani dismantles the myth of “having it all” and lifts the burden we place on individual women to be primary caregivers, and to work around a system built for and by men. The time has come, she argues, for innovative corporate leadership, government intervention, and sweeping culture shift; it’s time to Pay Up. Through powerful data and personal narrative, Saujani shows that the cost of inaction—for families, for our nation’s economy, and for women themselves—is too great to ignore. She lays out four key steps for creating lasting change: empower working women, educate corporate leaders, revise our narratives about what it means to be successful, and advocate for policy reform. Both a direct call to action for business leaders and a pragmatic set of tools for women themselves, Pay Up offers a bold vision for change as America defines the future of work.

Download or read book Arianna s Tale written by LA Quill and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Performing History written by Nancy November and published by Academic Studies PRess. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifteen essays of Performing History glimpse the diverse ways music historians “do” history, and the diverse ways in which music histories matter. This book’s chapters are structured into six key areas: historically informed performance; ethnomusicological perspectives; particular musical works that “tell,” “enact,” or “perform” war histories; operatic works that works that “tell,” “enact,” or “perform” power or enlightenment; musical works that deploy the body and a broad range of senses to convey histories; and histories involving popular music and performance. Diverse lines of evidence and manifold methodologies are represented here, ranging from traditional historical archival research to interviewing, performing, and composing. The modes of analyzing music and its associated texts represented here are as various as the kinds of evidence explored, including, for example, reading historical accounts against other contextual backdrops, and reading “between the lines” to access other voices than those provided by mainstream interpretation or traditional musicology.

Download or read book The Expecting Entrepreneur written by Arianna Taboada and published by Arianna Taboada. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your life is baby-ready-but did you babyproof your business? When you're the boss, planning for much-needed parental leave, making money, and the survival of your business can feel overwhelming. You deserve to recover from childbirth and transition into this new chapter without the stress of work. How do you design a parental leave that works for you, your family, and your business-without sacrificing entrepreneurship success? In The Expecting Entrepreneur, parental leave consultant Arianna Taboada provides a step-by-step blueprint for expecting business owners to plan parental leave while ensuring that their small business runs smoothly and successfully in their absence. Full of easy-to-implement strategies and diverse case studies of women entrepreneurs during pregnancy and motherhood, this is your guide to confidently prioritizing your health and your baby with a leave that fits your business model. You'll discover: A foundation of five principles for planning your ideal leave. Scientific evidence on the importance of parental leave for you, your baby, and your business. How to update operations and client communications to keep day-to-day tasks moving forward. Financial options to fund your time off when paid family leave isn't possible. Strategies to ease the transition of returning to your business postpartum. In the absence of a company policy, you have the power to design your parental leave, your way! Get The Expecting Entrepreneur to prepare yourself and your business for your promotion to parenthood.

Download or read book Celebrating Life written by Rajendra Khandelwal and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having traversed life through all the agony and the ecstasy for over five decades, this book is enriched by the fascinating experiences of all those years in the life of Rajendra Khandelwal. Life taught him great lessonssome bitter, some joyous. And through all of them, he gained deep insights into life and learnt to celebrate life. It was necessary to share those insights with the world around him so that anyone who cared to listen to his voice would gain a treasury of truths and be inspired to also learn how to celebrate life in its many splendored hues. The turning point came when he met the soul-stirring guru of simple philosophy and spirituality, Robin Sharma, who in one of his lectures rewarded him with a hug and his book Who Will Cry When You Die? That moment stayed with him and will stay with him through the rest of his life. It was also the moment he felt pushed to put down his own experiences in a book, which is now in your hands.

Download or read book Maria Callas written by Arianna Huffington and published by Cooper Square Press. This book was released on 2002-10-14 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millions of people, the great soprano Maria Callas (1923-1977) remains the focus of such unparalleled fascination that there is still no higher praise for singers than "...the best since Callas." In this biography, Callas' career is brought brilliantly to life, from her transformation from a chubby, painfully shy girl into a magnificent, celebrated soprano, to her conflict with her larger-than-life image. Huffington makes this struggle, which was at the center of her life, also the center of the biography. Using a wealth of previously unpublished material and numerous first-hand interviews, Huffington documents Callas' interminable conflict with her mother, her deeply emotional relationship with her voice, the gradual unraveling of her first marriage, her passionate love affair with of Aristotle Onassis, her agony and humiliation at his leaving her, and her secret abortion.