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A safe, satisfying, healthy method for breaking the smoking ... Read more

A safe, satisfying, healthy method for breaking the smoking habit.... Minimize

This volume is dedicated to helping people to "apply themse ... Read more

This volume is dedicated to helping people to "apply themselves diligently to right pursuits--sparing neither labour, pains, nor self-denial in prosecuting them--and to rely upon their own efforts in life." Though the author admits that his lessons are "old-fashioned," he nevertheless delivers still-useful lectures on such commonsense concepts as the importance of learning from failure, how work is the best teacher, and the value of thrift, gentility, and honesty, all peppered with examples of such noble industry from the lives of writers, scientists, artists, inventors, educators, philanthropists, missionaries, and martyrs. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press. Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : Helping Children to Build Self-es ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : Helping Children to Build Self-esteem : Paperback : JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS : 9781843104889 : 1843104881 : 29 Mar 2007 : Contains activities to help children develop and maintain healthy self-esteem. This book aims to equip and support teaching staff, therapists and carers in encouraging feelings of competence and self-worth in children and their families. It is suitable for use with individuals and groups of children aged 7-11. Minimize

The rope is stuck-or too short. A crucial piece of gear is ... Read more

The rope is stuck-or too short. A crucial piece of gear is MIA. You've wandered off route into dicey terrain. An injury leaves you or your partner in need of help. Climb long enough and finding yourself in a jam far from help is inevitable. In Climbing: Self Rescue, two longtime climbing instructors and guides teach how to improvise your own solutions, calling for outside help only when necessary. Because few climbers carry fancy (and expensive) search and rescue gear, all skills taught in this book use the items typically found on a climbing rack: rope, carabiners, slings, and cord. Text, illustrations, and photos explain knots, belaying and hauling systems, rappelling, ascension, passing knots, how to safely assist and rig an injured climber, and more. Roughly half of the book is devoted to real-life climbing scenarios and solutions ranging from moderate to severe. Because real-life situations rarely unfold as they do in practice, Climbing Self-Rescue teaches how to analyze and i Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Self Help by Sam ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Self Help by Samuel Smiles Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New How a man uses money-makes it, saves it, and spends it-is perhaps one of the best tests of practical wisdom. -from Money-Its Use and Abuse Who better to take inspirational advice from than a man named Smiles? But unlike the feel-good cheerleading that the term self-help says to us today, to Smiles it might well have been synonymous with hard work. For Minimize

Prisoners' Self-Help Litigation Manual, in its much-anticip ... Read more

Prisoners' Self-Help Litigation Manual, in its much-anticipated fourth edition, is an indispensable guide for prisoners and prisoner advocates seeking to understand the rights guaranteed to prisoners by law and how to protect those rights. Clear, comprehensive, practical advice provides prisoners with everything they need to know on conditions of confinement, civil liberties in prison, procedural due process, the legal system, how to litigate, conducting effective legal research, and writing legal documents. Written by two legal and penitentiary experts with intimate knowledge of prisoner's rights and legal aid work, authors John Boston and Daniel E. Manville strategically focus on federal constitutional law, providing prisoners and those wishing to assist them with the most important information concerning legal rights. Over the past decade, prison law and conditions have changed significantly. This new edition is updated to include the most relevant prisoners' rights topics and approaches to litigation. Updates include all aspects of prison life as well as material on legal research, legal writing, types of legal remedies, and how to effectively use those remedies. Certainly the most authoritative, well-organized and relevant prisoner's rights manual available - - the eagerly awaited fourth edition should be purchased by everyone interested in civil rights for the incarcerated. Minimize

A bestseller immediately after its publication in 1859, Sel ... Read more

A bestseller immediately after its publication in 1859, Self-Help propelled its author to fame and rapidly became one of Victorian Britain's most important statements on the allied virtues of hard work, thrift, and perseverance. Interpreted by some as a paean to personal avarice, Smiles's most celebrated book is in fact a practical and engaging tribute to the working- and lower-middle classes, in whom he identified the capacity for self-improvement and for whom he tirelessly advocated the right of social advancement. Part practical guide, part proverbial testament, part secular hagiography, this literary hybrid turns biography into an inspirational medium that awakens the reader to their own potential and instills the desire to succeed. Smiles's book is the precursor of today's motivational and self-help literature, although its vision is significantly more cosmopolitan than that of most books in an ever-expanding genre.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : Overcoming Anxiety Self-help Cour ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : Overcoming Anxiety Self-help Course : Hardback : Constable and Robinson : 9781845292355 : 1845292359 : 06 Apr 2006 : Suitable for the anxiety sufferer to work through alone or with guided assistance, this step-by-step treatment guide is presented as a three-part, large format, practical manual, complete with multiple copies of blank worksheets, diaries and exercises useful for a two-week course of treatment. Minimize

In these tales of loss and pleasure, lovers and family, a w ... Read more

In these tales of loss and pleasure, lovers and family, a woman learns to conduct an affair, a child of divorce dances with her mother, and a woman with a terminal illness contemplates her exit. Filled with the sharp humor, emotional acuity, and joyful language Moore has become famous for, these nine glittering tales marked the introduction of an extravagantly gifted writer. Minimize

In God Wants You Happy, Father Jonathan Morris replaces the ... Read more

In God Wants You Happy, Father Jonathan Morris replaces the unsatisfying, fleeting solutions we receive from the New Age self-help industry with the simplicity and depth of authentic Christian spirituality.... Minimize

Planet of the Subhumans, while the name implies a science f ... Read more

Planet of the Subhumans, while the name implies a science fiction tome, is anything but science fiction. However, at times, some of the content may indeed strike the reader as unbelievable especially when reading about Quantum Physics - where some life never dies. From the beginning, the reader will discover that this book is unique. With the first page, a journey starts through three parts and each builds the main message; but there are many subtle and even hidden messages that can only be discovered by specific individuals. You may be one. If you are, this book is about you. You may not realize how special you are until the book has been read, but discover you will and the world you know will change forever. In fact, everyone who reads this book will view his or her internal and external worlds differently. This comprehensive work explains or sheds light on virtually every aspect of our daily lives. In Part 1 new laws and concepts about how life works are introduced. They will be needed to replace obsolete 1st Generation Societies (of greed, corruption, lust and dysfunctional families controlled by Subhumans) that started with the Neolithic Revolution. Discoverer why life advances in 'jumps' and associated with each major jump is a mass extinction; the 6th Mass Extinction has started. Humankind is at the threshold of one of these 'major jumps.' Something major and catastrophic always happens. Christians and others of major religions feel this and know change is coming and soon. Also explained is the true nature of evolution. This is necessary because a new more advanced form of man has already started forming. The Special People who have had the Awakening Experience can interpret what is stated in the media and can actually prophesize the future. This transitional species is developing new concepts such as 'true love' and a new vocabulary with terms such as compassion and forgiveness that will usher in advanced healthy 2nd Generation Societies (of compassion, trust, cooperation and healthy functional families controlled by this new species). All the great masters including Jesus, Moses, Buddha, Mohammed, Lao-tzu, Confucius helped to start this advancement. Decide for yourself if this is part of a Master Plan. Decide also if it is controlled by an expanded concept of God called the Invisible Hand. Complexity, Chaos, the Edge of Chaos, the Point of No Return and how they affect each person is also explained. At each 'major jump' there has been a distinguishing characteristic. Man had self-consciousness. New man will have Super Consciousness or God Consciousness that will enable him to communicate with the Invisible Hand. Also explained is consciousness where everything that we thought was conscious is actually unconscious and everything we thought was unconscious is actually conscious. This is an exciting time, it is a scary time and with the help of the Awakened Individuals, we can make this next 'jump' almost painless. In Part 2, the reader discovers about his/her development. A 65 question Human Species Test will determine if s/he is a Subhuman or one of the new Awakened and higher form people. After hundreds of profiles and interviews were completed, a clear picture emerged allowing society to be broken down not only into simple and explainable terms, but that three types of humans comprise society. The reader will discover if s/he is a destructive Subhuman (Sub), a mixed-up Human (Hum), or a higher form Pre-Homo Super sapiens (Presup). The test will determine his/her level and how it compares to high profile people currently and throughout history. An Emotional Maturity Level is also discovered. Knowing this level will help explain immature actions that keep him/her from living a more meaningful and rewarding life. Because humankind finds itself at this unique time completely new survival techniques are required. Part 3 introduces a Negative Self-Help program called My SOSb Plan (Stamp Out Subhuman behavior) that expla Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Bullying.Deal wi ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Bullying.Deal with It!!!: A Self-Help Guide Detailing Techniques on How to Combat the Aftereffect of School Bullying and How to Do Home Educatio by Cecile Maghari Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New In this modern world of schooling, it is common knowledge that bullying is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem in many countries of the world. The severity of its effect can vary greatly for those so young and, Minimize

Features: This practical, easy-to-use self-study course is ... Read more

Features: This practical, easy-to-use self-study course is perfect for pianists, guitarists, instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, arrangers and composers, and includes ear training CDs to help develop your musical ear. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through 75 concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the enclosed ear training CDs, and test your knowledge with a review that completes each of the 18 units. Answers are included in the back of the book for all exercises, ear training and review. Table of Contents: Publisher: Alfred Composer: Surmani and Manus Catalog Number: 23194 Pages: 152 Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : Overcoming Low Self-Esteem Self-h ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : Overcoming Low Self-Esteem Self-help Programme : Paperback : Constable and Robinson : 9781845292379 : 1845292375 : 26 Jan 2006 : This benchmark work is available as a large format, practical manual, complete with multiple copies of worksheets, diaries and exercises suitable for a two-week course of treatment. The user will be able to write directly into the workbook, allowing him or her to trace progress over the course of treatment. Minimize

In these tales of loss and pleasure, lovers and family, a w ... Read more

In these tales of loss and pleasure, lovers and family, a woman learns to conduct an affair, a child of divorce dances with her mother, and a woman with a terminal illness contemplates her exit. Filled with the sharp humor, emotional acuity, and joyful language Moore has become famous for, these nine glittering tales marked the introduction of an extravagantly gifted writer. Minimize

iUniverse 9780595456291 Why Not Me? Self Help Guide It woul ... Read more

iUniverse 9780595456291 Why Not Me? Self Help Guide It would seem the whole world spends a lot of time asking the age old question of why me? Perhaps we would find our self a whole lot happier if we just answered the question Why Not Me? *Author: Ferber, Fred J. *Binding Type: Paperback *Number of Pages: 64 *Publication Date: 2007/07/01 *Language: English *Dimensions: 8.50 x 5.50 x 0.15 inches SKU: UBM9780595456291 If you have any problem or issue with your order at any time, our customer servi Minimize

SELF-HELP SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM thoroughly describe ... Read more

SELF-HELP SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM thoroughly describes a systematic, practical approach that parents (and educators) can use to teach basic self-care ? eating, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene -- to children with autism ages 24 months into early teens. With an encouraging tone, the authors?behavior analysts and psychologists?emphasize that it's important to begin teaching these skills as early as possible so children and young adults gain as much independence as soon as possible. Many case studies help to illustrate the process of teaching tasks: prioritizing self-care tasks, breaking down task into achievable goals, monitoring progress, and modifying the approach as needed to reach a goal. Parents also learn about the variety of proven methods available to teach children with autism and how to select among them. These methods include: verbal prompting, physical guidance modeling, chaining, picture schedules among others. Everything parents and educators need to get started is here, includ Minimize

The shelves at the big bookstore chains are lined with crac ... Read more

The shelves at the big bookstore chains are lined with cracker-barrel wisdom manuals, such as Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and Life's Little Instruction Book. Schools display brightly colored, slogan-filled posters to help them teach "the six pillars of character." Many people are going to their local New Age emporium to purchase energy-harmonizing crystals and to sign up for past-life regression seminars. Alyce McKenzie reminds us that this is a new flurry of an old activity: the search for wisdom, for help in finding the principles that can guide our lives and shape our character. The question for those who proclaim the gospel is simple: by whose wisdom will our people live? The wisdom books and genres of the Bible, long neglected, are now the subject of avid scrutiny by biblical scholars. They've turned up the shining insight that the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is brimming with materials that axe the ancestors of contemporary slogans and self-help manuals. This is indeed good news! We have proverbs and instruction every bit as vivid and compelling as "Don't sweat the small stuff" -- and far more aware of the depth, complexity, and mystery of life in God's world. McKenzie demonstrates how Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and other biblical wisdom can provide fruitful opportunities to preach to those who are hungry for wisdom, and often unaware of the richness and depth of the Bible's wisdom tradition. Key Features: -- Provides an alternative to shallow catch-phrases that parade in our culture as wisdom;-- Helps preachers harvest the biblical gems that are the ancestors of contemporary slogans and self-help manuals;-- Lets preachers tap into a rich vein of instruction on life that has withstood the test of theological reflection and life experience. Minimize

Prisoners' Self-Help Litigation Manual, in its much-anticip ... Read more

Prisoners' Self-Help Litigation Manual, in its much-anticipated fourth edition, is an indispensable guide for prisoners and prisoner advocates seeking to understand the rights guaranteed to prisoners by law and how to protect those rights. Clear, comprehensive, practical advice provides prisoners with everything they need to know on conditions of confinement, civil liberties in prison, procedural due process, the legal system, how to litigate, conducting effective legal research, and writing legal documents. Written by two legal and penitentiary experts with intimate knowledge of prisoner's rights and legal aid work, authors John Boston and Daniel E. Manville strategically focus on federal constitutional law, providing prisoners and those wishing to assist them with the most important information concerning legal rights. Over the past decade, prison law and conditions have changed significantly. This new edition is updated to include the most relevant prisoners' rights topics and approaches to litigation. Updates include all aspects of prison life as well as material on legal research, legal writing, types of legal remedies, and how to effectively use those remedies. Certainly the most authoritative, well-organized and relevant prisoner's rights manual available - - the eagerly awaited fourth edition should be purchased by everyone interested in civil rights for the incarcerated. Minimize

Why doesn't self-help help? Cultural critic Micki McGee put ... Read more

Why doesn't self-help help? Cultural critic Micki McGee puts forward this paradoxical question as she looks at a world where the market for self-improvement products--books, audiotapes, and extreme makeovers--is exploding, and there seems to be no end in sight. Rather than seeing narcissism at the root of the self-help craze, as others have contended, McGee shows a nation relying on self-help culture for advice on how to cope in an increasingly volatile and competitive work world. Self-Help, Inc. reveals how makeover culture traps Americans in endless cycles of self-invention and overwork as they struggle to stay ahead of a rapidly restructuring economic order. A lucid and fascinating treatment of the modern obsession with work and self-improvement, this lively book will strike a chord with its acute diagnosis of the self-help trap and its sharp suggestions for how we can address the alienating conditions of modern work and family life. Minimize

Why doesn't self-help help? Millions of people turn to self ... Read more

Why doesn't self-help help? Millions of people turn to self-improvement when they find that their lives aren't working out quite as they had imagined. The market for self-improvement products--books, audiotapes, life-makeover seminars and regimens of all kinds--is exploding, and there seems to be no end in sight for this trend. In Self-Help, Inc., cultural critic Micki McGee asks what our seemingly insatiable demand for self-help can tell us about ourselves at the outset of this new century. This lucid and fascinating book reveals how makeover culture traps Americans in endless cycles of self-invention and overwork, and offers suggestions for how we can address the alienating conditions of modern work and family life. Minimize