Book Review - "when men Win Glory" by Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer, author, known for his non-fiction and biographical writing, has written a new book deal with a very difficult subject in today's world. His main theme in his new book, "When people gain Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman," the epic rise and fall of NFL star Pat Tillman. But there's more, the book as an extraordinary biography. The author speaks in detail about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, a soldier's life from beginning to end, andPolitics from around the world in the last 30 years. Krakauer has clearly done his homework in writing this book, the result is second to none, non-fiction account of an extraordinary man.

Pat Tillman was a very active boy and his brother Kevin, as raised in California. Both were athletic and aggressive and always playing outside. Kevin finally went to Minor League Baseball, the game was never too much, while Pat continued, have a greatCollege and pro football career. Tillman played football at Arizona State University, where he gained much attention as below, but extremely aggressive defenders. At one point, she began her courageous and reckless conduct on the field the attention of NFL scouts after his senior year he was joined with the Arizona Cardinals. Nobody should also make the team because of his short stature.

Tillman was in a big way during training camp, starting a practice fewGames security, and possibly earn a spot in the starting defensive installation. Every year, it seemed better when he meets running backs and receivers with everything he had, and win recognition as one of the best backup in the NFL. While continuing to improve and work harder in the NFL, but there were other ongoing problems in the world weighs on the mind were Pat. In particular, the U.S. had just gone to war with Iraq and Afghanistan after 11:09and the United States was very agitated and angry with the Taliban and other extremist groups.

Tillman was moved by the attacks on U.S. soil, and the decision to hunt down the Taliban, who retire to his illustrious NFL career and decided in consultation with the Army Rangers. Pat was given a massive increase in earnings NFL and had just married his wife, but had a burning desire in him, but he was right, and had to go overseas and fight for his country. He also was notgo alone. Pat and his brother Kevin to join him. Kevin has been lowered slightly less than the career of baseball season and the same class as his brother, Army Ranger, to serve their time together throughout the army.

The army was not what Pat and Kevin had expected when they leave their family and friends back in California to fight for their country. What they found was a group of immature, annoying children, no prospects in life, except the army, so joincould have a salary. The Tillman brothers, along with other older men in his class were always told to calm the young and act their age. Although it has always annoyed by the immaturity around them, have always thought of the prospect, in the battle and knows what it means to fight for their lives trying to someone who lives outside of them. This idea has inspired Pat and Kevin and they kept going all the time. He also knew Patthat his loving wife waiting for him at home, and every night, Pat would write in his diary how he lost his wife and their eternal love for him. Pat wanted nothing more than to return home to live their lives and should not be left behind.

One of the main points of this book, Krakauer was born so the government used military information and manipulate it for their own good. For example, Krakauer talks in depth the case of Jessica Lynch in Iraq. Lynch was taken into aIraqi hospital fighting for his life and is tortured by Iraqi forces, but this was not the case. This idea of Lynch is fighting for his life has been manufactured from high level government officials directly under the command of George Bush. If Bush and his officials were able to take advantage of Lynch and his wonderful aspect an American who somehow survived the worst possible conditions, would the rest of the American public to build morale and support for the war and BushAdministration more.

Krakauer uses the Jessica Lynch, for example, as a building block for the death of Pat Tillman. Pat and his brother Kevin were riding in a convoy of military vehicles in a hostile area in Afghanistan, where one of their Humvee vehicle stopped and he needed a tow truck. The army has a policy in which a military vehicle can never be left behind, where the enemy can capture, so men had to sit and how to get the vehicle from the enemy. FinallyPAT commanders asked the group, which has divided the group into two smaller groups so that they are vulnerable, so the truck could be placed on a main road and a small town nearby could be deleted, Taliban fighters at sunset. All in group A, considered this a bad idea, but I had to continue because not obey the orders of their higher high ranking people

The decision to dissolve the group has been unhappy very quickly. Pat group was attacked in a hurryTaliban troops shooting from higher ground, so the pure chaos among the young and inexperienced Rangers. The Rangers left the machines in the most learned in training and Tillman and another soldier ran to get to a higher level at an angle of more action. The radio communication was nonexistent because everyone was trying to talk and cry at the same time. Many of the soldiers fired and had to be blind "trigger-happy. One of the younger soldiers automatically liablecannon mounted on a vehicle shot towards what Pat wave of panic and arms. What happened next is one of the most controversial events of the war with Afghanistan and is still secret.

While Pat Tillman and his fellow Rangers were hiding on the hill behind a small rock, waving his arms desperately for the other Rangers to stop their firing, Tillman was shot three times in the head above the eyebrow. There was noDoubt that he died immediately, and all the Rangers had to decide what to do with her body. They decided not his brother Kevin, and he said the dark mysterious body down from the hills also brought in Kevin's profile. Only much later did the family of Kevin and Pat remaining to discover that Pat was killed by "friendly fire". Needless to say, Pat's family was also angry. It was not only from "friendly fire" treaty is dead, was not in conformity with the standard protocol of the Army.His clothes were burned before his autopsy in order to hide the evidence, and his autopsy was never signed off on the basis of secret evidence that the medical experts disagreed and cited. Despite all the mistreatment of American hero Pat Tillman, that Bush and his colleagues had examined the administrators do a good opportunity, another example of Pat Tillman, like Jessica Lynch in Iraq.

Tillman's funeral and burial were to appear on every major news station, including ESPN. Nothingmentioned about his mistreatment and death from friendly fire or have been made clear on what the American public that Tillman died at the hands of a Taliban soldier. The surveys were conducted by the army and controlled by Tillman family, but senior military officials were all just so they could lie to save their work and reputation. The soldiers responsible for the murder of Pat actually said that they only do their work, and never once said he would be able toa bit 'of trigger-happy. Worse, most of these soldiers and commanders who have little or no lie, out of a possible downgrading of the Army Rangers general reference for the army. mother and brother of Pat print army continue to work and to respond to fraud in recent years but still has not been a lot of responsibility assumed by all the army.

Pat Tillman will remain in history as an American model. There are many people in thisWorld that he gave up to go more than three million dollars to fight for his life in a country like Afghanistan. Not only that, Pat spends more money, but gave precious time with his beloved wife, friends and family. Now, instead of remembering him for the brave warriors, great player, good friend, loving husband and will also be the fact that the bear is still alive and there is a huge gray cloud overshadowed the last days of his life. Krakowhas done an excellent job representing Pat Tillman as a legend of our time, but as a human being as well. His gaze on the private life of Tillman, to his personal diaries and recollections of friends and family of Pat a perfect picture of how Pat Tillman lived his life. This book, long, simple and 'to 5 of 5 reviews.

Golden Boy

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The paperback reprint of the stirring biography of a lonely, motherless adolescent whose once-in-a-generation talent has thrust him into the glaring spotlight of fortune and fame.

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Better than I expected . . . - Christopher Devine - Sacramento, CA
Upon purchasing this book I expected a glossy, inch deep journey through the life of one of our generations most high profile non-heavyweight fighters. Much to my suprise and enjoyment, the writer, Tim Kawakami sifted through the carefully cultivated image that we have glimpsed from De La Hoya via his tv and other print appearances and uncovered what makes the fighter tick. The reader actually gets to witness the true insecurities and heartbreaks that fueled Oscar's rise to the top of the boxing food chain. While the prose is niether poetic or flashy, the author provides rare glimpses of an unfiltered Oscar during his formative years in boxing. Defintely a must read for any De La Hoya fan, but maybe not for the general reader.

Steve Martini, author biographies

Steve Paul-Martini was born in 1946 in San Francisco, California, and raised there and in Southern California. He studied at the University of California at Santa Cruz and began his career as a journalist in Los Angeles.

Steve was also a correspondent for the capital of the State House in Sacramento, California. Involved both state and federal courts and has written extensively on law and politics.

Steve Martin returns to college and graduated in law from the 'University of Pacific McGeorge Law. He entered private practice in 1974. As a representative of the State Bar Association of California, has appeared regularly before the Diet.

Steve Martin has served as Director of the Office of State Administrative Hearings. It 'was an administrative judge and served as a special assignment to the Council a program of California victims of violent crime.

Steve has published his first book in 1988 and was appointedMaster of the legal thriller. He has international recognition. A few years later, Steve began writing full time. In 1992 he published the first series of Paul Madriani. He also wrote several novels stand alone. Everything seems Steve Martini writes turns to gold.

counts these days, Steve Martin and his family in the northwest Pacific.

Books by Steve Martini:

Paul Madriani the series:
Convincing evidence (1992)
Prime Witness (1993)
Undue influence(1994)
Judge (1995)
The Advocate (1999)
The Jury (2001)
The indictment (2002)
Double Tap (2005)
Shadow of Power (2008)
Guardian of Lies (2009)

Stand-alone novels:
The House of Simon (1988)
The List (1997)
Critical Mass (1998)

Sybil's Choice - Author Sechriest Iris - Book Review

It takes inner strength, courage and conviction to do what he did Iris Sechriest chronicle the events of her daughter's fight against cancer. This is not an ordinary book, deals with relentless determination and faith argument. It shows you can make a difference, as carers to promote positive healing. "Sybil's Choice" is certainly a necessary book. First, is a tribute, a memorial of Sybil and brings the reader the true story of a real person from the small town of ForestCity, North Carolina. Secondly, it has been a labor of love for Iris to write this book to cope with their loss. Finally, it is necessary, all that happens is not lost, but they are both educational and stimulating for those of us who can own or family members in this position is a shame to have.

For myself, I often found it easy to slip auditors book the reader empathy, a certificate of death Sybil the memory of my family in similar circumstances. Since trueStory of Sybil, the story of my loss of my mother in her fight against cancer. When some of us live a life touched by tragedy doctor "Sybil's Choice" brings the sober reality of people are faced with decisions surreal, in the light of these alternatives devastating.

Iris has a constitution Sechriest amazing emotional, deeply rooted in their faith, but significantly not take the death of their daughter as an opportunity to preach their beliefs. Your writing is as objectiveJournalist, and as honest as a witness under oath. Each of them identified the name and assessment of doctors, places and Sybil had undergone the procedure. Honestly assess the contribution of every fact through his ordeal was short. He modeled his book, go through to become a tool for other similar decisions.

"Sybil's Choice" is almost 173 pages with photos to cover provoking thought of a woman walking towards a light at the end of a tunnel. Iris Sechriest remainsOn "all his books as if in stories about Sybil digress undoubtedly rival War and Peace Word Count states. It is a beautiful picture of Sybil School at the end of the book reveals his charismatic smile and wise eyes.

face of every person or family with a malignant diagnosis, this book is a must.

Title: Selection of the Sibyl
Author: Iris Sechriest

Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way

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"Oh, screw it, let's do it."

That's the philosophy that has allowed Richard Branson, in slightly more than twenty-five years, to spawn so many successful ventures. From the airline business (Virgin Atlantic Airways), to music (Virgin Records and V2), to cola (Virgin Cola), to retail (Virgin Megastores), and nearly a hundred others, ranging from financial services to bridal wear, Branson has a track record second to none.

Losing My Virginity is the unusual, frequently outrageous autobiography of one of the great business geniuses of our time. When Richard Branson started his first business, he and his friends decided that "since we're complete virgins at business, let's call it just that: Virgin." Since then, Branson has written his own "rules" for success, creating a group of companies with a global presence, but no central headquarters, no management hierarchy, and minimal bureaucracy.

Many of Richard Branson's companies--airlines, retailing, and cola are good examples--were started in the face of entrenched competition. The experts said, "Don't do it." But Branson found golden opportunities in markets in which customers have been ripped off or underserved, where confusion reigns, and the competition is complacent.
And in this stressed-out, overworked age, Richard Branson gives us a new model: a dynamic, hardworking, successful entrepreneur who lives life to the fullest. Family, friends, fun, and adventure are equally important as business in Branson's life. Losing My Virginity is a portrait of a productive, sane, balanced life, filled with rich and colorful stories:

Crash-landing his hot-air balloon in the Algerian desert, yet remaining determined to have another go at being the first to circle the globe

Signing the Sex Pistols, Janet Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Boy George, and Phil Collins

Fighting back when British Airways took on Virgin Atlantic and successfully suing this pillar of the British business establishment

Swimming two miles to safety during a violent storm off the coast of Mexico

Selling Virgin Records to save Virgin Atlantic

Staging a rescue flight into Baghdad before the start of the Gulf War . . .

And much more. Losing My Virginity is the ultimate tale of personal and business survival from a man who combines the business prowess of Bill Gates and the promotional instincts of P. T. Barnum.

Also available in the UK from Virgin Publishing, and in Canada from General Publishing,


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In this autobiography, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson says one of his prime business criteria is "fun." Fun made Branson a billionaire, and few business memoirs are one-billionth as fun as Branson's, nor as niftily written. Not only does it relate his side of near-death corporate experiences, it tells how the chairman literally cheated death by gun, shipwreck, and balloon crash.

Branson's empire--now encompassing interests in an airline, pop music, soda pop, e-commerce, and financial services--began when the dyslexic 16-year-old dropped out of school in 1968 to found the British magazine Student. His headmaster said, "I predict that you will either go to prison or become a millionaire." Briefly imprisoned for dodging customs selling records, Branson got his first million by releasing Tubular Bells, a maverick recording all the stuffy executives rejected. (1998's Tubular Bells III puts the series' sales over 20 million.)

Despite wild tales of Branson's wife-swapping and Keith Richards fleeing naked from Branson's studio at gunpoint with another man's woman, the most shocking parts of the memoir concern British Airways' James Bond-like "dirty tricks" campaign against Virgin Atlantic, resulting in the biggest award for damages in English history.

Though it's filled with famous names, witty quotes, and pulse-pounding accounts of lunatic balloon adventures, it is as a business thriller that the book really scores. His instinctive bet-the-ranch tactics could cost him all, or earn another billion. Either way, Branson will likely remain the most entertaining entrepreneur in Europe. --Tim Appelo

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Awsome story! Branson - Jeff L. Riehle - Missoula, MT United States
Great book, telling the story from start. only wish there were an updated version! est. 2010 Truly an incredible man/biz. From record deals to building an Airline Empire. A must read.

Motivation is the key to the success of your life

Motivation is the key to success and there are two thoughts on it. If we start to do something, is a motivation, but as a guide our thoughts more excuses to counter this move. To see the motivation, the level you want to achieve, you must be a practical thinker and not a mere dreamer.

Whether your goals for your career, social life, health or personal development, self-motivation are key. Need to know more curious to know what motivates you andnecessary to achieve your goals. Motivation is achieved or maintained by different people in different ways. Some people get motivated inspired books, biographies, or through the observation of large dimensions. Self-motivation is best not to motivate in a way that is necessary to rely on others, but you can always look to themselves for inspiration.

Life in its totality can never be fully planned, nor can we ever achieve all our desires. There are moments in our lives if wedown. Life is not only win but also how to deal with our losses.

To achieve our objectives, we need to build a drive continuous motivation. Here's a small list of tips that can help in this:

I have a dream: You have to dream. Without them there would be firing a lot of your motivation to achieve. Only if you're dreaming, you will work to make it a reality.

Keep Positive Attitude: Positive thinking helps build a positive attitude, which increasesEnergy levels and make you work harder to achieve your goals. You should stay away from negative thoughts or people that are propagated.

Consistency is necessary to work with commitment and stability. The difficulties that emerged in the middle, you can be discouraged by initial enthusiasm when you started. It is necessary against the creeping demoralization in hat and must always stay focused.

Start with a small step: a lot of planning goes into opening steps in the direction of yourGoal. People with dreams all have their plans ready for its execution, but are very difficult to take the first steps. It is necessary to build courage and begin your journey to your destination and once you start is not so difficult to continue.

Avoid procrastination: You should avoid reaching the laziness and work to achieve the objectives in the days to your destination. small breaks in the middle will keep you fresh and energetic. You should always do not delay the nextDay.

Do not ever stop, if the proper planning and goals are achieved, it can certainly be successful and achieve your goal. Sometimes you want to do if things are not in the way you move. In such situations, we must never lose hope and continue with your goal.

Remember the famous saying of David Viscott:

"When you start the courage you have the courage to succeed."

Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes

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In Paris for a weekend visit, Elizabeth Bard sat down to lunch with a handsome Frenchman--and never went home again.

Was it love at first sight? Or was it the way her knife slid effortlessly through her pavé au poivre, the steak'spink juices puddling into the buttery pepper sauce? LUNCH IN PARIS is a memoir about a young American woman caught up in two passionate love affairs--one with her new beau, Gwendal, the other with French cuisine. Packing her bags for a new life in the world's most romantic city, Elizabeth is plunged into a world of bustling open-air markets, hipster bistros, and size 2 femmes fatales. She learns to gut her first fish (with a little help from Jane Austen), soothe pangs of homesickness (with the rise of a chocolate soufflé) and develops a crush on her local butcher (who bears a striking resemblance to Matt Dillon). Elizabeth finds that the deeper she immerses herself in the world of French cuisine, the more Paris itself begins to translate. French culture, she discovers, is not unlike a well-ripened cheese-there may be a crusty exterior, until you cut through to the melting, piquant heart.

Peppered with mouth-watering recipes for summer ratatouille, swordfish tartare and molten chocolate cakes, Lunch in Paris is a story of falling in love, redefining success and discovering what it truly means to be at home. In the delicious tradition of memoirs like A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun, this book is the perfect treat for anyone who has dreamed that lunch in Paris could change their life.

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I loved it. - V. Allen - NY
What a fun book. I love her recipes. I made her yogurt cake w/ fresh raspberries. Yum. I can't wait to try more of them.

Swinging into golf

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2009 reprint of the 1937 edition. Ernest Jones (1887-1965) was renowned for his accomplishments in teaching many famous professional golfers as well as amateurs. He tutored Virginia Van Wie for many years, including during her stretch of three consecutive U.S. Women's Amateur Championships from 1932-34. He also worked with Glenna Collett Vare, Lawson Little, and other top players of the era. After Reading Walter Simpson's book, "The Art of Golf", Jones came to the fundamental conclusion that the key to a successful golf shot was not the correct movement of certain body parts, but the correct movement of the club. Jones had happened upon the then-little-understood fact that the human brain need only experience a persons desire to perform a task. On its own the brain devises a means to create the muscular action to achieve the task. The individual is only aware of "what" they want to do. The brain's action in deciding "how" it will accomplish the task is completely unconscious. This explains how very proficient golfers often report that they have little understanding of "how" they swing and only understand that they can do so when they choose."Swinging Into Golf" is Jones attempt to describe his findings to a larger audience. Jones took every opportunity to share his insights with fellow professionals through a series of lectures and articles.

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Smply Brilliant! - Tony - Surrey U.K.

I have given this review the title "simply brilliant" as that sums the book up. The advice is brilliant and is put across in a simple, easy to understand style.
After not playing for over a year, my return to golf was less than successful. In fact it was dire. Since reading "Swinging into Golf" my game has improved significantly and from the depths of despair and threatening to give up the game I now look forward eagerly to my next round.

Jeffrey Archer - author biographies

Jeffrey Howard Archer, April 15, 1940 in London and raised in Somerset, England. His parents were William, a printer and Lola Archer, a journalist. He received his training in Wellington and Brasenose College, Oxford. He has won the President of the University Athletic Club. He met his future wife, Mary Doreen Weeden, Oxford, where he studied chemistry. They married in 1966 and remained married. They have two sons, William and James.

Jeffrey wonPlace the Greater London Council. In 1969, aged 29, became a member of Parliament for Louth. Came out of the House of Commons in 1974 after having been on the verge of bankruptcy after a few bad investments. He turned his attention to writing and his first novels were bestsellers. Even today, says he wants more than the policy in writing.

From 1985 to 1986 Jeffrey Archer was Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party. In 1986 he sued a publication for falsely accusingPaying for sex with a prostitute. He won the case and received an astonishing 500,000 pounds of damage.

Jeffrey was the mayor of London, but in 1999, withdrew his candidacy. It 'been charged with five points, including perjury and conspiracy to pervert justice. It seems a friend finally admitted he lied on the witness stand Jeffrey. Jeffrey Archer was sentenced to four years in prison. Jeffrey spent two years of his term in prison. His time inPrison brought three pounds Nonfiction known as Prison Diaries.

There seems to be mixed feelings about Jeffrey Archer. He is regarded as a controversial figure, a picaresque, humor, charm, a liar, a CAD, charismatic, witty, and a man devoid of self-introspection. One thing we know for sure that is a brilliant writer of novels and short stories and a playwright known. Jeffrey says he usually starts writing takes place from 6 to clock two hours, then a break of two hours. ThisWe continue around the clock day at 8 pm. Writes in long hand with a pen. He says that the letter is a serious matter and is not easy. You must be dedicated. He says: "A good novel combines good story with good writing."

Books by Jeffrey Archer:

Series:
Shall We Tell the President (1977)
Kane and Abel (1979)
The prodigal daughter (1982)
Kane and Abel 30th Anniversary Edition (2009)

Novels:
Not a penny more, not less than a Penny(1976)
First among equals (1984)
A question of honor (1986)
As the crow flies (1991)
Honor Among Thieves (1993)
The holder (1995)
The Fourth Estate (1996)
The eleventh commandment (1998)
Sons of Fortune (2002)
False Impression (2006)
A prisoner of birth (2008)
Paths of Glory (2009)

Collections:
A quiver full of arrows (1980)
A Twist in the tale (1988)
The play's the thing (1990)
Twelve red herrings (1994)
The Collected ShortStories (1997)
To make a long story short (2000)
A collection of short stories (2000)
The expert and Other Stories (2000)
The grass is always greener and other stories (2000)
Cat O 'Nine Tales (2006)
Word Play (The Collection Jeffrey Archer (2007)
And so it hangs a tale (2010)

Views:
Willy and the Killer Kipper (1981)
Without a doubt (1989)
Dial M for Murder (2001)
The accused (2001)

Books Series:
Hell (2002)(Written FF8282)
Purgatory (2003)
Heaven (2004)

My China Eye: Memoirs of a Jew and a Journalist

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My China Eye is the long-awaited memoir by Israel Epstein (1915-2005), one of the last of the Old China Hands and one of the very few Western journalists to experience the Chinese Communist Revolution from its earliest days to the highest levels of power. Born in Poland and raised in China, Epstein’s writings from the front lines of the Chinese War of Resistance and Communist-Nationalist struggle have influenced—and infuriated—U.S. policy, which sought to “roll back” the Chinese Revolution in the Cold War era. Epstein took Chinese citizenship, only to be imprisoned by the Red Guards as social order collapsed during the Cultural Revolution. During this dark period, Epstein found his ideals challenged in ways he never imagined, yet his lifelong struggle for social equality has never wavered. This powerful memoir resonates with some of the Twentieth century’s most turbulent social movements.

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Review of Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

I checked the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin for my Newsletter Ambeck Edge in November 2004 and recommended it with reservations because it was so difficult to read. Four years later, in 2008, I read the autobiography and other writings (Penguin Classics) took place and it was easier to read the second time. Since then I have read and referred to various sections of the book. Some books are to be read several times to really understand it, and most of it, andThis is a book.

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a great book to read, but very hard. It is written in Old English and not in a structured way you would expect. It took three attempts for me to finally read through it. To read this book and make the most of it, you must set aside at least two hours. This is not a book in a window of 15 minutes to read, and you have an open mind while reading They need it.

The effort is paid to read this bookit. Although the information was originally collected in this book in a manuscript in 1700, is timeless, and affirms that there are no new ideas. This is your feeling richer. There are many lessons can be learned from reading this book. It amazes me how the information is used to educate the masses.

Franklin wanted to introduce what he calls a public subscription library, but when he tried to get on subscriptions, objections and people were prepared to Participatebecause it was Franklin's Project. " He quickly learned that it is often more important to the control of a project for the good of humanity, if it were accepted.

In the book, talks about his 13 virtues that Franklin has sought to integrate into his life - temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity and humility. He chose a virtue and focused for the whole week. BenjaminFranklin was morally perfect, but perfection is not recognizable. He acknowledged that it was not perfect is not possible, but he was glad I tried it, because a man is happiest and best was after the trial. Some of virtue can not make sense in today's world, but it's still worth thinking about. In May 2009, while I read the Dialogues of Confucius, Confucius says lessons to live, with whom Franklin reminded me of the 13 virtues.

Franklin was also an excellent manager of time,Accounting for every minute of the day and would never go to bed without checking his time. As I write this book another visit, I remember the famous phrase of Socrates "The unexamined life not worth living."

Benjamin Franklin, inventor, printer, publisher, entrepreneur, franchisor, Master of Strategic Alliances, fundraising and much more there, a new meaning of "handyman" and a workaholic.

Five Great Ideas

Development of a code of conduct for the wayLive and work, so that when situations arise, how you react, know
Provide useful information for your clients
After the first $ 1,000,000, is easier to make the second
Before going to protect them in partnership to develop contracts with clearly defined expectations and opt-out for all parties involved
History is full of mistakes, learn from them
I recommend this book, although very difficult to read because it will inspire, motivate and teach you. There are a lotcontent inside big. With a little 'Benjamin Franklin in us, we achieve excellence. Take the time to do reviews for the book Dialogues of Confucius and read the Skinny on time management, then compare it with the review and determination of five gems of wisdom.

As failure will lead to success

Success begins with your mood. If you have before you have denied the opportunity to succeed. It 's just a question of the use of these errors in a positive way.

Their failures should be used as the basis for your future success. The worst thing you can do is watch your back steps as permanent situations you are in.

This is the most common reason that people usually failures. They look at their temporary situation as hopeless, andthe end.

The moment you decide on your dream because of the difficulty in acquiring them, and not really interested. If you've never afford to be your destiny, you win the end.

Learn from each mistake and try not to make the same mistake twice. Use your failures. Bounce from better questions. Ask them yourself and looking for experts, who have broken the barriers that stopping you.

Use each failure as a form ofFeedback. The information you receive is not negative or positive. It 's just data. It 's the feedback that you can use to improve results. Just equip your approach is based on feedback.

With each error that occurs can really grow when you use it that way. Improve previous results by studying the feedback you get from these tests.

Do not let the struggle to frustrate you to the point of surrender. Take a short break if youhave. Recharge your batteries and start over. Also read biographies of people, great opportunities have succeeded in spite of. This will put your frustrations into proper perspective. You will find that your situation is not unique. You will also see that in the scheme of things, the obstacles that face is not rosy.

Eckhart Tolle Biography - The Origins of a Modern Master

Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most influential and prolific spiritual teachers of our time. He was born in Germany and studied at the universities of London and Cambridge. In his early years, has a high degree of anxiety and depression and struggled with questions about end of life.

At the age of 29, after acute psychological stress and emotional, suffered a deep inner awakening that would change his life forever. After this remarkableand spontaneous awakening, who committed his life to understand and integrate the experience. Eventually he began to open to help others in their spiritual potential. As such, began with spiritual healing and counseling in small groups in the London area.

After the publication of his monumental first book, The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle has world-renowned for his penetrating mind and his clear understanding of the transformation of conscience won. Tolle'sFocus is aware of the fall of the self through meditation and life. His ability to ancient spiritual teachings shrouded in mystery and complexity of modern people in a way that feels for their daily life can give has a following of millions of people around the world.

His latest book, a new land, he is even more popular, especially since Oprah has strongly supported the book and had a global Web-series based on his teachings. This was a niceMost popular spiritual writers of the world, running a very strong speaker and inspiration for people worldwide.

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How to write a biography

As you approach the writing of a biography, the life history of a topic chosen in a few sentences to include or develop a longer commitment of an amount of several hundred pages of information. Over the years the public has an interest has grown about the lives of men of past and present. Kings, queens, explorers, presidents of the United States, scientists, singers, poets and other entertainers are often the subject of biographies, but less knownThe characters have created some interesting publications.

Long or short?

Before you start writing a biography, there are some things to consider. First you must decide how long you intend to be the biography (may vary depending on how much information you can collect to change). Very short biographies of the current basic facts of life and their meaning. Often, this kind of biography appear in publications like encyclopedia, and human interestPieces for a newspaper. Longer biographies are full of books, which are detailed Fletch contain basic information with many. At the end of many biographies of success tell a good story.

The analysis of the subject

Once you have decided on a theme of biography, it is necessary to analyze and understand the events in their lives. significant results, activities, actions and surprising intrigue readers will resume writing. While most of the biographies are onpeople known and famous, a normal character is able to detail a particular time and place of the world that many people are able to relate to reveal themselves.

Depending on the type of information can be found on the subject biography, you have a clearer picture about the structure of the piece. Most biographies are written in chronological order, but some years are organized by major themes, as "benefits", "Personal Life" and "The Early".

Main sourcesInformation

One of the most informative and useful resources to assert when writing a biography is to speak the opportunity to interview in progress or your subject. There is nothing better than hearing the information directly from the horse's mouth. There is also a great opportunity to get information that nobody else has ever been discovered, which is the result of the survey to collect more effectively. A biographer also draw on, primary and secondary sources of information. PrimarySources for a biography includes diaries, letters and newspaper articles. Secondary sources are other biographies (if applicable) and reference books.

Basic elements of a biography

When researching a biography subject, there are some basic facts about the research, including the date and place of birth (or death), family details, work of his life, major life events and their impact on society ( if present). This information is required, acomplete picture of the subject, but to deliver a quality of life - you must dig deeper. When writing, you should keep in mind why you chose the theme first, as his reputation, achievements, historical or interesting personal information.

Biography Writing Tips

From a biography of interest to readers with a hook is very important. Never begin a life of boring, empty phrases like "John Doe was born in March2nd, 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi. "A better approach includes more detailed, as was a nearby apartment with a bedroom, John Doe brought into the world with 13 brothers and sisters of us - an unlucky number that it would pursue for the rest of his life. "In the end, the writer constructs continued interest, what kind of complaint, John Doe has met during his lifetime.

During his research and writing, a number of problems can surface.Consider asking: "Why is this person unique and captivating," How did they influence the world or other people, "what events in his life, is very significant and important," "What are the obstacles Overcome them "took the risk," and was "lucky involved in their success. "Overall, the answers to these questions help a strong and interesting biography.

An Angel Among Us: We called Him Michael Jackson... a spiritual journey

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I wrote this book to show my love, honor, and respect for Michael. I believe we are all ethereal creatures in material bodies, biologically electrical in nature. Michael used the term "divine union" and I love it. I use many sources such as: the Bible, Egyptian lore, Biblical and Traditional Numerology, Astrology, evolution of spirit in our society, writings on Archangel Michael, and Michael's life, to outline and prove His true divine nature. Michael was open, unique, curious, fearless, and loving, as children are. He wore His heart on His sleeve, as children do. He was just as easily hurt and mistreated as children can be. He had the ancient soul of an angel with the heart of a child. In order to live a spiritually enlightened, fully enriched life, a person must find meaning, love, and peace. I have always had these in my life because I have always had Michael in my life. What I outline in this book are no coincidences. They all form a pattern; a beat; a rhythm. That rhythm is the music of the spheres, of Heaven, of the universe. Michael knew this and He tried to bring everyone together to sway as one..... one family under love. With His songs and dances He captured the world's attention. We let Him into our hearts where He planted the seeds of love. We watched Him channel the white, hot, energy of God's love. This incredible energy is what we were all driven to love and admire. Michael was God's chosen messenger for our modern times and He wanted us to understand we were all sisters and brothers, all children of God. His strong, shining, spirit will live forever within the heart of each of us. He said, "We were never separate, you and I." If you read this book with an open heart and open mind, not presuming to know God's will, I am sure you will feel immense love and brilliant surprise! It's all for love....... L~O~V~E

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Let the truth be heard - Siren -
This book is an absolute blessing. Thank you so much to you, Michelle, for having the strength and conviction to write this. For anyone who feels a spiritual connection to Michael and wants to learn more, this book will not disappoint. I suspect that for many, when you read this, it will confirm what you already knew....and I hope that there are many others whose hearts and minds are opened to Michael because of it.
God bless.

The Confession of Saint Patrick and Letter to Coroticus

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The autobiography of one of the most popular saints in history, now available in a new translation.

Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick. And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his Confession, which tells us much about both his life and his beliefs. This autobiography, originally written in the fifth century, and short by modern standards, is nonetheless a work that fascinates with its glimpse into the life of an intriguing man, and inspires with its testament of faith. Here, in this new edition from internationally acclaimed translator John Skinner, the character of Patrick, his era, and his world vividly come to life.

Also included in this volume is the only other document known to have been written by Patrick, a letter he wrote to the soldiers of Coroticus--also Christians--who had raided parts of Ireland and taken away prisoners who were then sold into slavery. This letter is a wonderful demonstration of Patrick's rhetorical fire. Quite irate, Patrick harangues his fellow Christians, and the results are every bit as autobiographically revealing as the Confession.

John O'Donohue, author of Anam Cara, provides an insightful foreword that re-creates the unique spirituality of Patrick and of the Irish people, and shows how it applies to our lives today.

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The Real Story - David Hurst - Beckley, WV United States
If you want to know more about St. Patrick than shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer, then this is for you. Learn about the man from his own words.

Creative and beautiful wedding program

More and more couples are including wedding programs as part of their ceremonies. It can be a nice gesture to let your guests know more about the details of your marriage, think about this and your wedding party. If you choose to do a wedding program, these are the basics, you need to know is ...

First, plan ahead - way ahead! I can not tell you how many brides their wedding plans and eventually decide to spend the night before the weddingAssembly desperately them. And remember to get the groom to do so - how many men do you know a fly perfect? Or your programs in full from the stationery store (an expensive proposal, to be sure) installed or block of time to do it themselves, at least a couple of weeks before the wedding.

There are a number of things that you include in your ceremony program. The most important is of course the full name of the bride and groom and the date ofWedding, and the situation. This information should be on the cover of the program.

The program will print your order the same ceremony. Make sure the name and composer of the music selection, and the actors (if not known). want is for couples who will perform with soloists, you want to mark their achievements with a special note in the program. If the interpreter is someone close to the bride or groom, who also stressed, for example, be "AvaMary Susan Barlow, sister of the bride sang ".

The readings are a different thing, you must include in the program. In general, it is not necessary to reprint the entire piece, it is sufficient to trace the source of the press, and the name of the player, including their relationship with the bride or groom. If the pieces you've chosen for the readings are particularly useful for you, you can create a brief explanation of why they were selected.

The next, to put inTheir program is the name of the wedding party, along with brief biographies of each person. In particular, your guests will be interested to know their relationship with the bride and groom. Plan includes the name of your officiant. It 'also common, with a quick thank you to the parents of the bride and groom, and one to close the score to a part of your special day.

Moreover, this is what you want to customize your weddingPrograms. Couples, special or unique customs of their religion or cultural background can give a brief explanation, especially when it is known by a member of the family. You can also choose poems or quotations that are symbolic of your love to add. Some couples opt for a monument to a deceased family member in the form close to the back of the program.

The style of the ceremony programs should be in line with the rest of your wedding. You can chooseecho to make the color and font of your wedding invitations for maximum consistency, but it is not. You can also use a little 'more creative with your programs. For example, a friend of mine was gate crystal and pearl wedding jewelry. They chose their programs tie in with their bridal jewelry sewing a few crystals and pearls on top of each program. Another popular decoration is a bug, is at the top of the lid, the linking of the pages or bindingProgram closed.

Your wedding program is the opportunity to share the details of your party with your guests. They are also an opportunity to bring your personal style to express and reinforce the theme of your wedding. In the end, but remember that the programs are just one of many details at your wedding, is not crazy about them!

BEHIND THE SCENES

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The remarkable story of a woman born a slave, who through sheer hard work, courage and brains bought her freedom and that of her son. She became a popular seamstress who was close to the widow of Abraham Lincoln. Letters between Mrs Mary Lincoln and Lizzie included in the Appendix.
This story was written in 1868. That in itself was a remarkable event.
Must be read by all who take their freedom for granted and by all who aspire to be free.

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The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It (P.S.)

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Veuve Clicquot champagne epitomizes glamour, style, and luxury. In The Widow Clicquot, Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to life—for the first time—the fascinating woman behind the iconic yellow label: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, who, after her husband's death, defied convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she became one of the world's first great businesswomen and one of the richest women of her time.

As much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered woman, The Widow Clicquot is the captivating true story of a legend and a visionary.

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Amazon Best of the Month, October 2008: With its trademark fizz and sparkling taste, champagne has long been the beverage of choice for those in a celebratory mood. From the artillery of popping corks on New Year's Eve to the clinking of newlywed glasses, a bit of the bubbly has locked arms with good cheer for centuries. Yet had it not been for the pioneering Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, the libation deemed "the wine of civilization" by Winston Churchill might today be available only to the excessively wealthy or extremely lucky. Author Tilar J. Mazzeo toasts the élan of Champagne's Grand Dame with The Widow Clicquot, a fascinating story of the cunning bravery and good fortune that helped build the Veuve Clicquot brand. Widowed at age twenty-seven by the death of her husband François Clicquot, Barbe-Nicole assumed control of her family’s wine business amid the chaos of The Napoleonic Wars. That she became a prominent female leader in a male-dominated industry was one thing; building an empire amid savage political unrest was quite another. With passionate research and true admiration for her subject, Mazzeo pays homage to the beloved Widow from Reims and the remarkable weight her name still carries today. -Dave Callanan

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Backward - Copleycat - Boston, MA
According to Robert Parker's glossary of wine terms, "backward: An adjective used to describe (1) a young largely unevolved, closed, and undrinkable wine, (2) a wine that is not ready to drink, or (3) a wine that simply refuses to release its charms and personality."
The word can also be used for this book. Read the one and two-star reviews since they sum up the flaws of this repetitive and highly speculative book more eloquently than I can. I hung in there but this was a tortuous read.

Only the Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson

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Part sports star, part antihero, part hip-hop icon, Allen Iverson has managed to cross over into the mainstream of American culture -- without compromise. Defiantly tattooed, with his hair in cornrows, the six-foot Philadelphia 76ers point guard is one of the most recognizable and controversial stars of the sports world. His meteoric rise from a troubled childhood in the ghetto to NBA superstardom has been marked by five straight playoff appearances, including a finals berth in 2001 and an MVP award. From his rap sheet to his rap album, fans and journalists alike hound his every move. But never before has a biographer presented a full portrait of this complicated and intensely private star -- a man whose loyalty to his family, the streets, and his friends trumps any other concern. Filled with exclusive interview material and unprecedented access to many of Iverson's inner circle, Only the Strong Survive is the first in-depth look at the truth behind this newly minted legend.

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books - Lana Floyd - Fort Payne, AL, USA
I don't really remember this purchase, but think I gifted it to a 3rd party, maybe a high school. Amazon service and delivery were good as usual.

About Biographies - Lula Da Silva

The biography on the life of Lula da Silva, Leonardo Diaz, a chronological written.

It starts with his family background and let a few facts about his parents divorced. Lula is a fanatic futbal and began working when he was fourteen. And 'losing his little finger in an accident. Working conditions are bad and that motivates the union in 1968, in force.

The history of Brazil is the background of contextualizedBiography. Inequality incredible drive many people to the south-east. The northern regions cover only four and a half percent of gross national product of Brazil, in the southeastern region around 58%. 50 million people are poor, 160 million euros.
And migration is what his family had in mind, too. His parents are separated and how Lula is just a boy.

His first wife died in childbirth and Lula must accept a loss twice.

Onlybefore being elected president of the union, he married again. His imprisonment in 1979 for 31 days completely changed his life for the accident makes him famous overnight.

Already in 1989 Lula enter the presidential elections won by Collor de Mello. His friendship with Castro worried about his image somewhat, but remains in politics and was elected president of Brazil in 2002.

Lula's biographer characterized by its great power, great negotiating skills andPatience to organize things ... and his charismatic leadership always convince with words.

The biography ends shortly after the first year of the presidency if the program "Zero Hunger is announced, and agricultural reforms.
The chronological order in this biography is the best form that would be elected.

And the newspapers, we know that elected Lula da Silva for a second turn as president of Brazil.

Hans Bool.

Manila Memories

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"Manila Memories" contains four narratives of life in Manila under Japanese occupation in World War 2. The interlaced narratives come from four classmates who attended the American School in Manila and survived the war. Some of their family members and friends were not so lucky.

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Lost Innocence: A Daughter's Account of Love, Fear and Desperation (New Beginnings)

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Childhood Reflection - -
Reading this book brought memories of my own abuse to the surface. While reading, I understood the pain and the misunderstandings of what love is in a child's mind. Just knowing that another went thru the same emotional and physical abuse helps me to confront my own. Its a book worth reading.

Warren Buffet is not a day trader

Day traders often look for stories of people who have had great success in the markets for guidance. They flock to biographies of prominent financial hope, suggestions and insights as a career advantage for themselves. These celebrities, Warren Buffet, is often seen as a model, and a book recently published about him, the snowball: Warren Buffett and the business of life is to increase its influence, no doubt. But while Buffet has much to invest in us, to teach hisThe lessons are less for day traders because of the nature of the investment strategies he uses. I'm not discounting the success of the buffet, but I want to emphasize that the traders on the difference between the strategies for them, and the buffet line of work is invested need to understand.

Warren Buffet is, of course, a legend. Before he gave almost his entire fortune to charity, was the richest man in the world. In 1962, when he began buying shares of Berkshire Hathaway, aeach share is $ 7.50. Today Buffet Berkshire chairman and CEO, and is a "Class A" shares worth more than $ 118,000.

Buffet is definitely a financial genius, and many try to follow his advice, to become rich. But you must understand that he is not a stockbroker. Its investments are in stock. Instead of investing in companies.

Buffet has tried to make this very clear. As he once said: "If not, when you make an investment, you're holding the test is at least tenYears, not waste more than ten minutes this into account. "He also said:" [s Bunnies] are not just a piece of paper. They represent the ownership of part of the establishment. So, when contemplating an investment, think like an owner perspective. "Based on these principles, has developed what he calls internal card, which took in "Wonderful company, which invests, inter alia, the following criteria:

• Is a good return on capital without a lot of debt they have.
• You must understand.
• You will see their profits in cash flow.
• You have a strong franchise and therefore the price of freedom.
• Do not take a genius to run.
· Your profits are predictable.
• The management is owner-oriented.

But buffet goes even further, looking for "evidence of subjective long-term viability of a company. For example, they say, that once a company whose owner counted the purchasedFact sheets on the roles of the 500-sheet toilet paper to see if he cheated. (It turns out that he was.) Or in another case, a buffet is investing in a company whose owners painted only the side of the building into the street to save money. And in 1983 he acquired the Nebraska Furniture Mart Buffet, because he had the way of its founder, Rose Blumkin, businesses happy as a Russian immigrant, was their strategy at lower prices than the big boys, and she was a ruthlessNegotiators.

There is a clear trend. Before the Buffet has invested in a company team, he has examined all: financial data, management (including their biographies and sometimes even their personal spending habits), the corporate vision, mission and principles, policy staff, and more. Then purchase enough shares and the company actively influence and change strategies and policies. He said: "The shares are owned by part of a business, and actsIdea that once invested in a business.

Warren Buffet is the largest investor in the world. It buys and sells companies, and used to purchase shares of the company are a part of their respective owners. But Buffet is not a trader, and his strategies for success are very different from those that earn money for day traders. He does not analyze the market trends, looking for movement. Instead, look at the fundamentals of a company and decide if it believes that business can growlong term. It 'important to keep in mind this distinction if you want to make money on the market. Day-traders can also admire Warren Buffet, but he will look elsewhere for a single model.

The Writings of Abraham Lincoln Volume 1: 1832-1843

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Immediately after Lincoln's re-election to the Presidency, in an off-hand
speech, delivered in response to a serenade by some of his admirers on
the evening of November 10, 1864, he spoke as follows:

"It has long been a grave question whether any government not too strong
for the liberties of its people can be strong enough to maintain its
existence in great emergencies. On this point, the present rebellion
brought our republic to a severe test, and the Presidential election,
occurring in regular course during the rebellion, added not a little to
the strain.... The strife of the election is but human nature
practically applied to the facts in the case. What has occurred in this
case must ever occur in similar cases. Human nature will not change. In
any future great national trial, compared with the men of this, we shall
have as weak and as strong, as silly and as wise, as bad and as good.
Let us therefore study the incidents in this as philosophy to learn
wisdom from and none of them as wrongs to be avenged.... Now that the
election is over, may not all having a common interest reunite in a
common fort to save our common country? For my own part, I have striven
and shall strive to avoid placing any obstacle in the way. So long as I
have been here, I have not willingly planted a thorn in any man's bosom.
While I am deeply sensible to the high compliment of a re-election and
duly grateful, as I trust, to Almighty God for having directed my
countrymen to a right conclusion, as I think for their own good, it adds
nothing to my satisfaction that any other man may be disappointed or
pained by the result."

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to imitate my life to Bush - and my heart to Jesus by John Morgan - Book Review

An invitation to a career as an imitator imitators and its

John Morgan, a presidential impersonator brings his own experience, looking out of his life of George W. Bush himself. With a torch for the play tells her story. John found himself suddenly in the spotlight during the presidential campaign of George Bush. After weeks and months, the study covered the Bush voice, facial expression, posture, speech and personal philosophy, John was ready for his first pro-Assignment.

traveled as such since January 2005, John as "the face" of President George W. Bush. He has appeared in corporate communications and events comedy based on faith. Uses Texas tended to imagine the audience in a show, the impressions of President humorous, parody songs, combines and closes with a message of hope.

During the discussions the book of John his experiences in his role as George W. Bush spends. It also includes a personal connectionStory of how he developed his testimony as a follower and imitator of Jesus Christ. Moves from the sacred writings which are parallel to illustrate his two roles, and imitator imitators.

Topics of discussion included useful and stimulating. I found the concrete steps of action and enjoyed the pages of journaling devotional provided. I felt this was another valuable dimension to the book for group study and discussion.

John Morgan and Vince Wilcox togetherCreate this fun and exciting story, a combination of career and vocation. Vince make writing clear and strong message of John makes it an important and timely book in a year where our faithfulness to Christ will impact our future and the future of our country.

978-1599794594, House Creation

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Network marketing success formula

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This is as it is.This is natural "economy of Failure" and it works so well in network marketing. This is how nature protects themselves and their world "thumb-sucker" and rise to the top of the food chain. Have you ever run a big business by a whining twit? No, never happen.

The Big "Ah-ha!" Think about it, would survive until the spiritual world where the weak and Candy Cane quitters ran the place? So yes, nature has its own cleaning system and a single methodprovides the strongest and going of great ability and desire to dominate the castle and away with the pork and the estimated five and ten thousand square foot home.

Punch clock, leaving five, and those who give up easily, no, do not apply. What is success in Network Marketing? There will be many things, but what schools and traditions have failed to teach that has kept many a great person from ITS fruit realization that success is just really is' Organized defeat. "

I know that in yourThe life you've met people, some people, "creator pioneer, like me, who just seem to" swish "the ball every time I aim to give the tires. People, press coverage of the ball, no matter what appear to be. People who seem at first glance, not much different, however, have money to burn and are good, are just people you admire and wish you knew better, so that its secrets. expert

The secret is that people are accustomedThe lack of a successful strategy. Instead of bending and drying, have used bankruptcy as education and refined his approach all the way up. This is one of the greatest secrets of success in network marketing and in life.

Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius

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An excerpt:

No one who reads how the city of Rome had its beginning, who were its founders, and what its ordinances and laws, will marvel that so much excellence was maintained in it through many ages, or that it grew afterwards to be so great an Empire.

And, first, as touching its origin, I say, that all cities have been founded either by the people of the country in which they stand, or by strangers. Cities have their origins in the former of these two ways when the inhabitants of a country find that they cannot live securely if they live dispersed in many and small societies, each of them unable, whether from its situation or its slender numbers, to stand alone against the attacks of its enemies; on whose approach there is no time left to unite for defence without abandoning many strongholds, and thus becoming an easy prey to the invader. To escape which dangers, whether of their own motion or at the instance of some of greater authority among them, they restrict themselves to dwell together in certain places, which they think will be more convenient to live in and easier to defend.

Among many cities taking their origin in this way were Athens and Venice; the former of which, for reasons like those just now mentioned, was built by a scattered population under the direction of Theseus. To escape the wars which, on the decay of the Roman Empire daily renewed in Italy by the arrival of fresh hordes of Barbarians, numerous refugees, sheltering in certain little islands in a corner of the Adriatic Sea, gave beginning to Venice; where, without any recognized leader to direct them, they agreed to live together under such laws as they thought best suited to maintain them. And by reason of the prolonged tranquility which their position secured, they being protected by the narrow sea and by the circumstance that the tribes who then harassed Italy had no ships wherewith to molest them, they were able from very small beginnings to attain to that greatness they now enjoy.

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More representative of Machiavelli - C. Westman - Omaha, NE USA
Read the Prince? Think Machiavelli is a power-grabbing loon? Read this and think again. In the Discourses on Livy, Machiavelli studies the history of the Roman Republic, compares it to Italy in the Renaissance, and attempts to found a theory of political stability based upon the people, and not the elitist monarchs. One of the first works to recognize the people as superior decision makers to the state.

Not a Happy Camper: A Memoir

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Remember those long sultry summer days at camp, the sun setting over the lake as you sang “Kumbaya”? Well, Mindy Schneider remembers her summer at Camp Kin-A-Hurra in 1974 just a wee bit differently. Not a Happy Camper chronicles a young girl’s adventures at a camp where the sun never shines, the breakfast cereal dates back to the summer of 1922, and many of the counselors speak no English. For eight eye-opening and unforgettable weeks, Mindy and her eccentric band of friends--including Autumn Evening Schwartz, the daughter of hippies, who communicates with the dead, and the sleep-dancing, bibliophile Betty Gilbert--keep busy feuding in color wars, failing at sports, and uncovering the camp’s hidden past. As she focuses on landing the perfect boyfriend and longs for her first kiss, Mindy unexpectedly stumbles across something infinitely grander: herself. Hilarious, charming, and glowing with nostalgia, Mindy Schneider’s memoir is a must-read for anyone who’s ever been to summer camp, or wishes they had.

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A Must Read - J. Jackson - Los Angeles, CA
This truly is one of those books that you can not put down. The writing is hilarious and the portrayal of the characters makes you feel as though you are right there in the camp with them! We have all been to summer camp and I think this book captures the comedy of the misery, hilarity and carefree nature of being young again. I loved it and would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Five reasons for more biographies

Mark Twain wrote: "The man who does not read good books are no better than the man who can 't."

Walt Disney said: "There is more wealth in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."

And more recently, taught Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss), says "More, more things will be more to know. The more you learn, the more places you` ll go. "

I share these quotes with you for two reasons. First, I think, and tell me with any of them. Secondly,Read biographies about each of these men, I know that in practice what they preach in these lines.

I know that in this short article, I will probably won `t be able to convince to become a reader of books, if you try already 'in the past (although I Clock). My aim is more modest. My goal is to choose to read a short biography. I think the experience will have a much deeper, is an avid reader and serve as a more convincing argument for youall the words I can place in front of you now.

Most people tend to read books to promote a certain kind of book they have. Some of you reading novels, some even focus on a specific genre like science fiction or mysteries,. Some laws of self-help or personal growth. Some read and very largely to focus exclusively on their career field.

Reading a great biography (or autobiography) can be as exciting as your favorite thriller, more valuable and useful lessons to offer the mostBestselling self-help, which offers professional development and more wisdom than you probably are.

But I'm myself.

Here are five reasons for choosing to read a biography is a choice that will benefit you in many ways.

Five Reasons

They allow you to stand on the shoulders of giants. In 1670 Sir Isaac Newton wrote in a letter to his friend Robert Hooke, "If I see further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." This is exactlyReading, you can do that, for biographies - allowing you to others, what these people have achieved since. Although not all biographies are a giant, but most (and it can certainly choose from this list). But even if the person you `re-reading is about reprehensible and worthy of praise or admiration, it is clear probably still many lessons from their life experiences and practices - even though most do" things that you don `t I want. "

They emphasize thatHistory repeats itself. George Santayana wrote in 1905: "Who can not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." While it was long before the time was true, and is not `t changed since then. Reading the real experiences of the other is the context for decisions and the consequences we all face. History (recent or distant) is repeated, because those who are making history, were and are human. One of the best ways to discover the good of others must be taken byReading the biographies of historical figures, not academic tomes on history.

It promotes self-discovery. A good self-help book or a professional development outline concrete steps, tools, techniques and approaches to try. This may help to link important and successful, improvements and results in almost every area of your life. A biography on the other side won `t be as direct. You can get ideas and strategies to discover themselves through stories andThe experience of others. This discovery learning is often more satisfactory, and most of the more prolonged, than to read a list of steps.

They allow you to see the world in new ways. Instead of focusing entirely on your professional discipline, and seemed to consider as you and your colleagues always do, reading someone from a different era, has a different background or a completely different set of life experiences give new perspectives. In truth, most largeTaking innovations from the idea of a situation or discipline the industry and the adjustment to come to another. Reading biographies is a great way to do this.

They provide mentoring from a distance. If you are the life of Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Churchill or anyone else you choose, check out a glimpse into his soul had, and now have the advantage, or "know" them. These people can be your remote tutor if you can think of as a possibleAdvice that might give you, or what might have in a situation or choice you are facing.

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Bringing Home the Birkin

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An insider's hilarious, whirlwind account of his years spent globe-trotting in search of the holy grail of handbags: the Birkin

For more than twenty years, the Hermès Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth. Though the bag is often seen dangling from the arms of celebrities, there is a fabled waiting list of more than two years to buy one from Hermès, and the average fashionista has a better chance of climbing Mount Everest in Prada pumps than of possessing one of these coveted carryalls. Unless, of course, she happens to know Michael Tonello . . .

Michael's newfound career started with an impulsive move to Barcelona, a vanished job assignment, no work visa, and an Hermès scarf sold on eBay to generate some quick cash. But soon the resourceful Michael discovered the truth about the waiting list and figured out the secret to getting Hermès to part with one of these precious bags. Millions of dollars worth of Birkins later, Michael had become one of eBay's most successful entrepreneurs—and a Robin Hood to thousands of desperate rich women.

With down-to-earth wit, Michael chronicles the unusual ventures that took him to nearly every continent, from eBay to Paris auction house and into the lives of celebrities and poseurs. Flirting with danger, Michael recounts the heady rush of hand delivering his first big score to famed songwriter Carole Bayer Sager in Paris; how he had to hire thugs to rescue a bag that one of his "shoppers" held for ransom; and the story of the Oscar-worthy performances that allowed him to snag "reserved" bags from other, less dogged Birkin seekers.

Whether he's relating his wining and dining, buying and selling, dodging and weaving, laughing and crying, or schmoozing and stammering, Michael is a master raconteur who weaves together tales of hunting Birkins in the world's most posh locales, memories of meals that would make any gastronome salivate, anecdotes of obsessed collectors with insatiable desires, and sweetly intimate stories about his family, friends, and finding true love. The result is a memoir that is distinctive, fun, page-turning, and as addictive as its namesake.

Customer Reviews ::

Wonderful book - Public Librarian - Baltimore
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author was funny, honest and quite a businessman. I never even heard of a Birkin and will probably never own one but it was interesting learning about them. If you're in the mood for a biography that's easy to read and humorous, try this. I would love to meet the author one day -- he seems very genuine and I'm sure he would keep me laughing.