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Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love

Bill Courtney · Weinstein Books
Format: Hardcover

In Against the Grain, Bill Courtney shares his convictions on the fundamental tenets of character, commitment, service, leadership, civility, and others that, in his decades of success as an entrepreneur and educator, have proven to be the keys to a winning and meaningful life and career....
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Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now

Gordon Livingston · Da Capo Lifelong
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback

After service in Vietnam, as a surgeon for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in 1968-69, at the height of the war, Dr. Gordon Livingston returned to the U.S. and began work as a psychiatrist. In that capacity, he has listened to people talk about their lives-what works, what doesn't,...
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Peaks and Valleys: Making Good And Bad Times Work For You--At Work And In Life

Spencer Johnson · Atria Books, 2009.
Pages: 103
Format: Print book

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who Moved My Cheese?, a brilliant new parable that shows readers how to stay calm and successful, even in the most challenging of environments.A young man lives unhappily in a valley. One day he meets an old man who lives on a mountain peak....
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Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life

Gregg Levoy · Harmony
Pages: 339
Format: Paperback

How do we know if we're following our true callings? How do we sharpen our senses to cut through the distractions of everyday reality and hear the calls that are beckoning us? is the first book to examine the many kinds of calls we receive and the great variety of channels through which...
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The 1% Rule: How to Fall in Love with the Process and Achieve Your Wildest Dreams

Tommy Baker · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback

In a highlight reel, microwave world - we're led to believe success is right around the corner. It's not working. Not only is it not working with our ability to achieve our goals, we've never been more frustrated, stuck and unfulfilled. But what if there was a way to shut...
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Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week

Joel Osteen · FaithWords; 1ST edition
Format: Hardcover

The title comes from research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Pastor Joel Osteen writes how we can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week. Known as a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this...
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Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough

Lori Gottlieb · Dutton
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover

Lori Gottlieb discusses Marry Him in a video on The Atlantic website.You have a fulfilling job, a great group of friends, the perfect apartment, and no shortage of dates. So what if you haven't found The One just yet. Surely he'll come along, right? But what if he doesn't?...
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The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking

Edward B. Burger · Princeton University Press; 7.7.2012 edition
Format: Hardcover

The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking presents practical, lively, and inspiring ways for you to become more successful through better thinking. The idea is simple: You can learn how to think far better by adopting specific strategies. Brilliant people aren't a special breed--they just...
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How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, and Bad Habits

Anne Berest · Doubleday
Format: Hardcover

From four stunning and accomplished French women -- at last -- a fresh and spirited take on what it really means to be a Parisienne how they dress, entertain, have fun and attempt to behave themselves. In short, frisky sections, these Parisian women give you their very original views on style,...
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Spiritual Connections: How to Find Spirituality Throughout All the Relationships in Your Life

Sylvia Browne · Hay House; 1ST edition
Pages: 175
Format: Hardcover

Have you ever wondered why some relationships are wonderful and others are just catastrophic and tragic? Why do we get along with some people and with others just seem to constantly engage in bitter fighting? In this fascinating and helpful book, internationally renowned psychic Sylvia...
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Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God

· Thomas Nelson
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Is what you're anchored to stronger than what you're going through? The answer to that question changes everything. In Unshakable Hope, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado offers encouraging, practical guidance for overcoming difficult circumstances, renewing inner peace,...
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Wish Granted: 25 Stories of Strength and Resilience from America's Favorite Athletes

Make-A-Wish® with Don Yaeger · HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

“Those kids are my heroes and by actively deciding to help them continue their fight with a little more hope, you’re one of my heroes, too.”—Michael Jordan, from the IntroductionPoignant stories from this nation’s best loved athletes include Michael Jordan,...
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Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment

Todd Rose · HarperOne
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard...
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