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What does the word "wealth" mean to you? If it brings to mind nothing but a fat bank-account balance and a life of leisure, you may be missing the point, according to T.S. Arthur. In this volume, Arthur discusses how changing the way that the think about wealth can put you on the path to unprecedented affluence -- and personal fulfillment.
282) An Iron Will
Are you one of millions who has bemoaned your utter lack of willpower? Have you ever considered how much you could accomplish and change in your life with a stronger will on your side? Whether you want to shed excess weight or grow your business, the helpful willpower-boosting tips and techniques that Orison Swett Marden presents in An Iron Will may be just what you need to get back on the path to success.
German scholar and thinker Friedrich Nietzsche began his career as a linguist and philologist, but over time, his work became increasingly philosophical in its scope. He came to embrace a radical point of view that prized personal freedom and choice over virtually everything else. In Human, All Too Human, Nietzsche explores the triumphs and tragic shortfalls of human nature in an eminently readable series of aphorisms and short vignettes.
...284) Joyous Gard
If you're interested in the prospect of a more serene, enjoyable life but can't abide the relentlessly chipper pablum passed off as self-help these days, A. C. Benson's essay collection Joyous Gard may be just what you need. Adopting a decidedly measured, thoughtful tone, the essays in this volume offer both philosophical ponderings and practical tips about how to achieve a more fulfilling existence.
Though it has now fallen out of favor among many practitioners and scholars, Freud's concept of psychoanalysis—an approach that focuses primarily on adverse events in early childhood and irrational drives that are overcome via extended talk therapy—was and continues to be enormously influential, not only in the realm of psychology, but also in the larger culture. This volume offers a comprehensive overview of psychoanalysis from the
...286) Supreme Personality
A giant in the genre of twentieth-century motivational literature, Dr. Delmer Eugene Croft provides practical steps to perfect one's personality and attitude in Supreme Personality. Reminding readers to rediscover joy in the simple things in life, Croft provides a series of short lessons and tips designed to be studied and implemented one step at a time over a series of weeks or months. Millions of readers have benefited from the volumes
...Best known for his inspirational essay "A Message to Garcia," philosopher Elbert Hubbart wrote widely on a diverse range of topics, many of which dealt with the best ways to find happiness and fulfillment. This volume collects a series of Hubbart's writing on self-help concepts and ideas, with an emphasis on how individuals should balance their own quest for contentment with the needs of others. A must-read for fans of philosophically minded self-help
...Decades before books like The Secret hit the scene, a similar philosophy took hold in some circles of American and European thinkers and intellectuals. Known as Science of Mind, proponents of this school of thought set forth many of the same principles that some of today's most popular self-help gurus propagate. In What We Believe: The Essence of Science of Mind, influential thinker Ernest Holmes sets forth the group's beliefs in
...A successful man is always asked - "What is the secret of your success?" People never ask a man who is a failure, "What is the secret of your failure?" It is quite easy to see and they are not interested. People all want to know how to open the secret door to success. For each man there is success, but it seems to be behind a door or wall. In the Bible reading, we have heard the wonderful story of the falling of the walls of Jericho. Of course
...290) Ghostly Phenomena
Throughout his life, Irish-born writer Elliot O'Donnell reportedly experienced several encounters with ghostly beings, including one run-in with a spirit in Dublin that almost proved fatal. Inspired by these experiences, O'Donnell devoted his life to hunting and documenting specters. The collection Ghostly Phenomena brings together an impressive batch of ghost-related folktales, sightings, and anecdotes.
Many people are drawn to the idea of establishing a practice of meditation, but have difficulty turning off the constant stream of mental images, ideas, and distractions that arise whenever thoughts turn inward. In this book, mentalist Charles G. Leland presents a practical method to quiet the mind through a series of systematic exercises, allowing even the most easily distracted individual to benefit from the peace and serenity that a meditation
...Are you stuck in limbo, waiting for the perfect opportunity to descend from the heavens and transform your life? If so, you're taking the wrong approach, according to Russell Herman Conwell. In Acres of Diamonds: Our Everyday Opportunities, Conwell advises readers to train their eyes on the valuable opportunities that are already all around. A must-read for those seeking a paradigm-shattering push in a new direction.
293) Power Through Repose
When we hear the word "power," we usually associate it with action, aggression, and boldness. However, according to author Annie Payson Call, there is another kind of power that comes from rest, reticence, and reflection. In Power Through Repose, Payson contends that a schedule of regular rest and meditation can help us focus our efforts and increase our efficacy in life.
Just as Jesus Christ and other spiritual leaders emphasized the transformative power of the word, men and women can begin instantly to change their circumstances and perceptions with language. In Your Word is Your Wand, renowned self-help expert Florence Scovel Shinn introduces readers to the concepts of spoken mantras and catchphrases that can be used as remarkably helpful tools in the process of personal growth. If you're ready to change
...For thousands of years, crystals have been recognized by those with a spiritual bent as possessing special metaphysical powers and significance. This classic 1922 text offers a comprehensive guide to crystals, as well as clear and concise instructions that will allow you to use these special minerals for a variety of spiritual and magical purposes.
Have you ever heard of someone being described as having a "magnetic personality"? Chances are, that person is well aware of his or her unique ability to charm and persuade others -- most people blessed with this gift have actually worked long and hard to develop it. In The Art and Science of Personal Magnetism, author Theron Dumont discusses New Thought principles and offers simple techniques to help you supercharge your powers of persuasion.
...297) Essential Sufism
The definitive compendium of Sufi wisdom, 'Essential Sufism' draws together more than three hundred fables, poems and prayers that reveal the luminous spirit of Islamic mysticism. Embracing all eras and highlighting the many faces of Sufism, this colle
A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classic on meditation, maintaining a curious and open mind, and living with simplicity.
"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few."
So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words...
In 1988 Ericka and Julie Ingram began making a series of accusations of sexual abuse against their father, Paul...
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