Showing results by publisher "Phoenix Books" in Personal Development

The Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series delivers inspirational stories followed by positive, practical medical advice for caregivers and patients on today's most pressing health topics. It provides the perfect blend of emotional support and vital information about weight loss.

This recording explains what causes diabetes, how to prevent it, and most importantly how to live well once you've developed the condition. Most of us know what we should do—this recording gives you the inspiration you need to actually follow through. This audio features inspirational stories plus information on diet, lifestyle, diagnosis, procedures, caregiving, emotional concerns, and alternative therapies from some of the world's foremost experts.

Chicken Soup for the Soul partners with top doctors to give you the information you need to survive—and the positive inspiration to thrive—while tackling the challenges of a stressful life. This recording focused on managing stress offers inspirational stories followed by positive, practical advice on ways to slow down and enjoy life. It provides uplifting motivation to address the number-one lifestyle and health issue today: stress.

Joe Eszterhas knows a lot about darkness. A writer of sinister, sexually graphic, violent films like Basic Instinct and Jagged Edge, he awoke one hellishly hot day in 2001 and found God. Or, rather, God found him. Crossbearer is the powerful, poignant story of how a streetwise, cynical man who must overcome his addictions to stay alive found faith in some of the most mundane sources: a game of baseball, a child's photo of a cloud, a dying mother's dying roses.

Gaining the competitive edge in today's business world requires every advantage. How you speak and sound is as important to your success as the clothes you wear and the way you look. The Executive Voice Trainer shows you how to speak and sound to become a dynamic, confident speaker and advance your career.

Florence Scovel Shinn was a gifted teacher who shaped the fields of spiritual growth and New Thought. She was a pioneer of the idea that people can create anything they want simply by aligning their thoughts and words with the innate goodness within them. Known for her clarity, simplicity, and power, her practical, down-to-earth style has empowered countless numbers to realize their full potential. In these readings, Shinn offers encouragement and enlightenment to listeners to help turn defeat into victory, fear into faith, and resentment into love.

When a woman acts assertively, makes demands, and struggles for what she wants, she is labeled a bitch. The secret is to know when and how to turn on (or turn off) that "bitch switch." Locating your switch prevents you from being exploited or being saddled with a label that is hard to shake. Omarosa wants women to not just find their inner bitch but learn to control it. Whether you're striving to reach your career goals or struggling to maintain a personal relationship, this manual on the use and control of your bitch switch provides intelligent strategies for success.

Intuition is that flash of insight that comes out of nowhere when we least expect it. This language of the soul arises from beyond the world of cause and effect as we understand it, and speaks to us directly from our innermost selves. In Living Intuitively, author Bruce Way, an inspirational speaker, writer, consultant, and practicing clairvoyant, shows the listener how to use intuition to enable growth and release creativity. His program includes a series of guided workshops, practical exercises, and meditations.

For many, the thought of public speaking strikes them with dread and paralysis. This helpful guide aims to take the fear out of public speaking with a straightforward, relaxing style. Former news correspondent Charles Osgood offers practical and humorous advice that can save the day when one is called upon to speak in public. Osgood draws on anecdotes about speakers and audiences for this witty and informative guide, offering tips on preparing a speech, crafting effective presentations, and coping with audiences.

As a star safety for the Los Angeles Rams, Johnnie Johnson's personal approach to the game of football helped him to excel for 10 years. Today, Johnson uses that same personal approach to get ahead in the business world, where he owns 2 companies - a personal development firm and a highly successful real estate agency. Find out the secrets of Johnson's method in this powerful, engaging account, which shows how to take immediate control of your life.

With generous spirit and a profound sense of hope, Pope John Paul II always spoke to the people of the world in their own language and in a very personal way. In this special recording of his celebration of the Roman Catholic Holy Eucharist and various other liturgical selections, John Paul gives access to a spiritual and theological tradition that is centuries old.

According to the aphorism, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." In this inspirational classic, James Allen examines the impact of thought on health, purpose, achievement, ideals, and serenity. Originally published in 1902, As A Man Thinketh has had a huge impact in the field of personal development. It is written in such a way that makes the most powerful message you could ever learn easy to understand. As one of the most important books of the new thought era, this version is true to the original. Every word written by Allen is spoken with clarity and authority by the narrator.

In today's highly competitive business environment, you must know how to write in a clear and convincing way if you want to get ahead. This unique audio enables you to do so quickly and easily! Business writing consultant Carol Gelderman provides simple techniques and practical examples.

Live life to the fullest is the message of Live Rich, an audio that addresses every person's desire for self-respect, a greater understanding of life, motivation, and creativity—as well as financial, personal, and romantic success. Freeing ourselves from the controlling influence of our fears can set the stage for a wealth of new possibilities. Deriving wisdom from his struggle and ultimate climb to the top, Barry Kaye shares insightful ideas that can help anyone—in any present walk of life—achieve financial success and, most importantly, a rewarding lifestyle.

Feeling weighed down by all your responsibilities and the constant pressures of your personal and professional life? Well, there's no time like the present to lighten your load. Let Richard J. Leider and David A. Shapiro show you how to let go of excess baggage and create your own vision of happiness and success. You'll learn how to balance work, love, and purpose by "unpacking" your physical, emotional, and intellectual luggage and "repacking" it to make the most of your life's journey.

We are now able to lengthen our lives, prolong our healthy and vital years, and reduce the risk of chronic, debilitating illnesses that have come to define old age. In this amazing work, Dr. Stuart Berger — the physician who taught millions to be healthy and live longer — describes his breakthrough anti-aging discoveries and explains what they can do for you. You will be able to repair the damages of age and in some cases actually reverse the aging process. Feel the years drop away as you keep your heart, vascular system, and brain young and vigorous.

At age 40, people are basically at the halfway mark in their lives, one that often induces a so-called "mid-life crisis." In Lessons at the Halfway Point, Michael Levine takes a thought-provoking look at this milestone birthday. With wit and humor, Levine examines one man's courageous journey to understand life from the perspective of reaching this halfway mile marker.

The real purpose of your life is to accomplish your dreams, not to stand idly by while those dreams remain unfulfilled. In this inspirational work, renowned director and teacher Milton Katselas helps you confront your limitations and blocks and convert them into triumphs. Based on down-to-earth techniques that will get results and make you effective in life, this book includes chapters about conceptualizing and visualizing one's career path, the benefits of working with the masters, and maintaining a sure, confident attitude.

Are you so accustomed to feeling just "okay" that you've forgotten what it's like to feel really great? Would you like to feel your very best each and every day—now and for the rest of your life? If the answer is yes, you are a candidate for the "Medical Makeover." Developed by Dr. Robert M. Giller and presented by Olympic Gold Medalist Bob Seagren, the Medical Makeover is a revolutionary approach to health care.

The Woman's Book of Soul offers encouraging and inspirational and inspirational affirmations and practical advice for all women. Thoele teaches her readers to listen to and act on the wisdom of their hearts, providing a lifetime of spiritual nourishment. This audio book offers Thoele's own stories along with those of other women to illustrate the continuous journey toward selfhood, the enhancement of personal power, and a deep connection to spirit.