Self World

Will Self is one of the most important British novelists of his generation, and he is as acclaimed in the UK for his outstanding, daring journalism as he is for his fiction. Now finally available in America, Junk Mail is an original selection of pieces from Self's nonfiction and journalism that will introduce American listeners to Self as a literary journalist par excellence.

“As you dream,” philosopher and poet James Allen wrote, “so shall you become.” First published in 1903, this seminal self-help classic laid the foundation for today’s mindfulness practices and teachings. One of the first to explore the power of positive thought, Allen illuminated its effect on character, circumstance, health and body, purpose, achievement, ideals, and serenity. The root of Allen’s beliefs? That success, personal fulfillment, and inner peace really are all in your mind.

At a time when authentic words of wisdom are in short supply, there is one single clear, wise voice. It is the voice of our own heart. Light Up the World is a collection of poetry and prose to inspire new ways of being in ourselves and in the world. It is a timely contemplation that points to the truth of who we are and what that means for each of us and for humanity as a whole.

Reminder: You were made to change the world. So what would it feel like to see the impact you can make and know you are making a difference - right here, right now? You: The Sting Operative is the essential guidebook for superheroes of all ages. As a ninja-next-door, you'll be equipped with 100 different Sting Ops Missions to make the world a better place starting today - with little to no cost, and right from your own neighborhive!

What makes top achievers successful? Is it more energy? Luck? Drive? Focus? Vision? These are some of the questions answered in Herb Greenberg and Patrick Sweeney's illuminating book, Succeed on Your Own Terms.

These two volumes enumerate 328 lessons extracted from The Learning Project. I added topics of my own—such as the benefits of bad teachers—and others recognized as important, such as the decision biases enumerated by the economists Tversky and Kahneman. Various authors present guidance for thinking. Most have a prejudice that espouses logic, reason, intuition, emotion, reward, or practicality. My goal is more general. It is to examine the interaction between the environment and our minds that affects how we learn.

All you need to do is crack the 99 fundamental - and fun - life skills outlined in this audiobook and win all the 24 merit badges and four shields inside. The best part: you compete only with yourself! By the time you're through, you will own skills as diverse as growing your own veggies in a square foot garden to petitioning for change in your community, making a cup of chai to setting up a sickroom, launching your own business to telling time by the position of the moon!

These days, it's so easy to berate yourself for almost everything. This way of thinking only derails you from living the good life that you actually deserve. And yet often you allow yourself to get lost in this way of thinking - when in fact you could do the opposite. And what is the opposite? Well, it's all about thinking positively, of course! This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to get yourself to think positively - and how you can appreciate yourself and express gratitude for your life.

It has never been more apparent just how volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) the world is. With all the adversity and challenge we face in today’s world, leaders need to cultivate more inner resilience and learn to lead in a new way. Through exhilarating, relatable, and entertaining stories about motorcycle racing and leadership, Unshakeable Influence explores and examines what mastering the inner game of leadership is, what it looks like, and how it enables leaders and organizations to not only tolerate VUCA, but truly thrive through VUCA.

Sorting out our lives amidst chaos, confusion, and innumerable options is a process we all have in common. The decisions we ultimately make can affect our lives and the lives of others. It's not always easy. In this empowering guide, an expert in business strategies shares the choices of notable, visionary decision-makers - from Harry Truman and Henry Ford to Marie Curie and Malala Yousafzai - and explains how you can apply their principles to your own personal and professional real-life scenarios.

Terrorism for Self Glorification: Herostratos Syndrome examines the motives of terrorists, from ancient Greece to the present day. In this timely study of the roots of terrorism, author Albert Borowitz deftly assesses the phenomenon of violent crime motivated by a craving for notoriety or self-glorification.

From making small day-to-day decisions, to changing companywide strategies, plotting a career path, finding a life partner, and enjoying life the way you think shapes your circumstances, your destiny, and your success, Managing Thought goes beyond other “positive thinking” and “emotional intelligence” books by offering a practical, timeless, step-by-step approach to turn thoughts and emotions that are working against you into powerful action and new levels of success you never thought possible.

Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, pastor of the megachurch Enon Tabernacle, shares wisdom from his ministry and longtime martial arts experience to inspire and offer moral guidance to navigate the complex challenges today’s men face in daily life.

After a horrific helicopter crash in which his best friend died in his arms, Kurek Ashley suffered for two years with severe depression, until he finally experienced a transformation through the source of pure and infinite love. After receiving a glimpse into the source of this infinite power, he transformed his own life and has since transformed the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world.

Chasing your dream can be exciting and exhausting. Rejection can leave you feeling worthless. Failure will tempt you to give up. And loneliness may seem like your only companion as you carve out your unique path in life. For decades, author Brenda A. Haire believed lies that reduced her worth. Left struggling with depression and low self-esteem, she searched for purpose. She found it in the most unusual place—the ordinary. In Save the Butter Tubs!, Brenda provides a plan for living that will lead you to a place of peace and purpose.

Have you ever tried to change? Why didn’t you? Do you see that a change is necessary, but you don’t know where to start? On the other hand, do you feel an aversion to the changes being forced upon you from the outside world? You are not alone, but may be left behind if nothing changes. Throughout history, no monument has ever been built for onlookers or spectators, especially those that won’t let go of status quo.

What can blue-collar business teach us about work and faith? The faith and work conversation is alive and well, but most resources focus on white-collar jobs, neglecting the majority of the workforce. When Pastor Dave Hataj realized he needed to go home and take over the family gear shop, he didn’t expect it to become a spiritually transformative season of his life. Yet as he began to think about what it meant to be a Christian in business, he discovered just how much our work matters to God and how blue-collar business can change people, communities, and even the world.

Violent stories surround us. Brutal beginnings, horror-filled middles, despair-inducing endings. We need better stories: stories forged in the furnace of conflict, narratives that kindle compassion, and ignite hope. In I Am Not Your Enemy, writer Michael T. McRay visits divided regions of the world and interviews activists, peace builders, former combatants, and clergy members about their personal stories of conflict, justice, and reconciliation.

Letters from a Better Me is a transformational guide igniting the powerful woman inside us that we’ve suppressed for too long. Discover how holding onto anger, fear, hate, and separation traps us in an ongoing cycle of destruction. Now is our time to become the best versions of ourselves and have a lasting effect on the world. The journey starts with taking a trip into our own darkness. We take off our blinders and see how these attacks on our womanhood affect us on deep levels. Once we are aware, we accept what is and heal from the past.

Lucinda White is a happy-go-lucky nature child raised by a young single mother in the 1960s. In a dramatic turn of events, her wild nature is broken. She is shaped into a yuppie and becomes the wife of a prominent Silicon Valley CEO and a glamorous socialite. Successful by all accounts of external measure, she feels trapped by the shallow values of a dominant culture and ever more alienated from her true nature. Something primal awakens in Lucinda when she unearths and touches an ancient buffalo bone.