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Did you ever wonder why one person is rich and another is poor, one is happy and another is sad? Dr. Joseph Murphy offers guidelines to put you on the right path. As the founder of the Church of Divine Science, Dr. Murphy produced books, tapes, and radio broadcasts on spiritual matters, the historical values of life, the art of wholesome living, and the teachings of great philosophers from both the Eastern and the Western cultures.

From leaving prison to healing from major surgery, gaining a second life is an incredible thing.

Peter Fraenkel presents a practical, creative, integrative approach that combines action- and insight-oriented techniques to help last-chance couples manage conflict, modulate intense negative emotions, address power struggles, develop mutual compassion, and restore emotional intimacy and pleasurable connection. Special attention is paid to developing a collaborative therapeutic alliance when partners have little motivation for therapy or faith that it can be effective. Through engaging in "nonbinding experiments in possibility," partners can then better evaluate whether to "stay or go."

When celebrated and respected agent Fritz Hudson passes away, he leaves a trail of Hollywood glory in his wake - and two separate families who never knew the other existed. Allie and Des Hudson are products of Fritz's first marriage to Honora, a beautiful but troubled starlet whose life ended in a tragic overdose. Meanwhile, Fritz was falling in love on the Delaware Bay with New Age hippie Susa Pratt - they had a daughter together, Cara, and while Fritz loved Susa with everything he had, he never quite managed to tell her or Cara about his West Coast family.

Liberty breaks down her 12-week programme focusing on getting you and/or your partner ready—both mentally and physically. This book helps listeners assess their past and what triggers might be holding them back. It also focuses on cleaning up your present: getting your body and environment healthy, and your mental state fortified. There's also an in-depth and expert overview of what supplements are key in the early stages of conception.

At 64, Jenni Murray's weight had become a disability. She avoided the scales, she wore a uniform of baggy black clothes, refused to make connections between her weight and health issues and told herself that she was fat and happy. She was certainly fat. But the happy part was an Oscar-winning performance. In private she lived with a growing sense of fear and misery that it would probably kill her before she made it to 70.

As life unfolds, a man's identity is renewed, reviewed, and negotiated: The markers that make him himself at 20 won't be the same at 35, 50, or 70. This book shows listeners how to turn toward these changes, to come into their own as older men by reframing the losses of age as strengths and opportunities for growth.

What if you were handed a golden ticket that could magically start your life anew? That question is at the heart of Life's Golden Ticket. Brendon Burchard tells the story of a man who is so trapped in the prison of his past that he cannot see the possibilities, the choices, and the gifts before him.

Happiness is the ultimate goal for so many of us, but why does it often feel like a destination that's completely unreachable? Everybody wants a better life, yet for so long we have been looking in all the wrong places and directing our focus outward for solutions that can be found only on the inside. In this book, Niyc Pidgeon offers the missing piece of the puzzle to help you stop chasing your joy and finally start feeling it!

Want to know how to live a life filled with joy, passion, and boundless energy? This book is the only one you’ll need. Life is calling you. Are you going to answer the call? Taking a Chance on Life brings a fresh perspective to what’s been going on in the world today. We're coming dangerously close to a tipping point and will either destroy ourselves or evolve. It's time to arise from our slumber. Why not take that chance?

Hosted by Chance Canary, Welcome to my "Canary Island" A place where everyone and anything is welcome! No topics are off limits but your feelings are far from safe. The only rule is that the American dream remains supreme! We will discuss everything on how to achieve Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness! If and only if your willing to take some CHANCES!

A narrative podcast that dives deep into true stories of people who hit rock bottom—and then turned it all around. From ex-convicts and former addicts to public figures and everyday individuals who rebuilt their lives, Second Chances uncovers the emotional, psychological, and often unexpected paths toward redemption. Each episode brings a powerful, human-centered story told with empathy, honesty, and cinematic storytelling.

To some people, success is based on luck, a random whim of fate, a chance roll of the dice. But nothing could be further from the truth. Success, to a great extent, can be influenced by luck, but this is not to say that luck is an accident.

Many highly successful people are backed long before they are qualified. We tend to view these people as lucky. But the decision to back them is neither an accident nor a mistake and rarely the result of good luck. Drawing from his own business experience, countless interviews with some of tech's biggest innovators and compelling case studies of classic success stories such as Howard Schultz and Elon Musk, Gupta breaks down the qualities of backable people.

If you’ve ever wanted to throw your phone out the window after a bad date, you’re not alone. Modern dating is tough, and the emotional toll is real. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way. This guide is here to help you navigate the chaos, offering practical advice, relatable stories, and strategies to make dating feel less overwhelming. Whether you’re diving back into the dating pool after a long break, recovering from heartbreak, or just looking for fresh ideas, this book is your partner in crime.

We invite you into our conversation about an unexpected and unique journey we took together over a thirty month period in the middle of our lives. We were both stuck, rattled and rolled into a sense of acceptance of our different circumstances. We had been dealt some hard cards, but life was good. Good enough. Little did we know, a chance meeting on December 8, 2008, would change our lives forever. And provide us a chance for a second honeymoon neither of us dared to hope for. What follows is the wonder, hope, disappointment, surprises and thrills from both of our perspectives.

Second Chances is a unique guide to a one-of-a-kind, circular wardrobe. Eleni’s superpower is sniffing out great finds and here she walks you through the art of in-person discovery at thrift stores and vintage shops, estate sales and flea markets, yard sales and antique stores—and online resale platforms. This book will teach you how to organize your existing wardrobe, evaluate pieces you find, and manifest your dream closet.

So many of us feel that we don't have enough discipline to succeed in life. We may look at successful people and think, "That will never be me". It doesn't have to be that way. You can be disciplined. You can be successful. This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to maximize willpower and self-discipline. You will learn the true nature of willpower and how it relates to discipline. Once armed with this knowledge, you will be equipped to start ramping up your efforts and make inroads to success in life.

Educational Conversations with Scholars in Mind. "Our mission is to empower and uplift scholars pursuing higher education at HBCUs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed for a successful future. Through mentorship, scholarship programs, and community engagement, we strive to create a pathway to excellence, fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Together, we are building a brighter future for young scholars, strengthening the legacy of HBCUs, and fueling positive change in our communities."

The acclaimed and ground breaking collection of short stories, poetry, and allegory by Andrew Vachss, one of the most powerful voices in the field of child protection. This work is an illumination of the realities of child abuse, juvenile violence...and tribute to the power of imagination. People Magazine says, "Another Chance is Dr. Seuss dressed up as a Scorsese movie, another on-target hit by an author who has made children his primary concern."