Essential Reads

Change is the one constant in business, and we must adapt or face obsolescence. Yet certain challenges never go away. These are the ten seminal articles by management's most influential experts, on topics of perennial concern to ambitious managers and leaders hungry for inspiration—and ready to run with big ideas to accelerate their own and their companies' success.

Do you want to master the art of reading people around you and know what they are thinking? Do you want to influence people, in any situation, using body language? The human body always leaves clues that give away the mental state of an individual. In this best-selling guide, you're going to learn how to interpret even the most subtle of body language cues and decrypt human subconscious communication like a telepath.

In Read Before Leading, I share unfiltered stories from my experience as a fire chief, where I quickly learned that effective leadership isn’t just about success—it’s about embracing failure, learning from mistakes, and returning stronger. This book doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges leaders face; it underscores the vital importance of accountability and owning both wins and setbacks.

This audiobook has everything you need to know about Tai Chi, including how to find a class, what happens in a class, how long it takes to learn, the difference between the styles, and a unique history of the art in China and its travels to the West. This fascinating audio book is full of insights, anecdotes, facts and humor about the world of Tai Chi. The question and answer format makes it easy to digest, so you will not only understand this ancient and noble art, but more importantly, feel empowered to choose the class of Tai Chi that is right for you.

Want to read more books but can't find the time? Frustrated by forgetting key ideas from books you've read? You're not alone. The Art of Reading reveals proven strategies to help you read more books than ever before while actually remembering what you read. No speed reading gimmicks or complex memory techniques—just practical, science-backed methods that work.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to read music, develop your musicianship, and impress friends with your new skills, this is the book for you! How to Read Music for Beginners by Steve Tirpak actually lays out the complete blueprint to becoming fluent in the language of music. Packed with a lifetime's worth of knowledge and teaching experience, this no-fluff guide will have you maximizing your time, setting you on the path to develop excellent musical habits right from the start. It’s time to learn the secrets that will unlock your musical potential!

For thousands of years, the Bhagavad Gita has inspired millions of saints, leaders, scientists, philosophers and ordinary people around the world. In this quick read, Vimla Patil draws valuable success mantras from the philosophical text that are sure to take your life to the next level.

Discover the Inspiring Life of the Buddha in this brief and engaging biographyThis concise and accessible book offers a perfect introduction to one of history’s most influential spiritual leaders, Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Written for beginners, The Buddha’s Life and Legacy takes you on a journey through the Buddha’s extraordinary life—from his sheltered upbringing as a prince to his profound awakening under the Bodhi tree and his enduring legacy as a teacher of wisdom and compassion. What You’ll Learn The key events in the Buddha’s life, including his birth, the Four ...

It is most essential for every Christian to become grounded in the Christian faith. Essentials Simple But Biblical is designed to inform your faith. The material provided is strictly Biblical, not denominational. Pastor Emery Moss, my former student at Cass Technical High School, has years of experience teaching basic Bible truth. Pastor Robert Anderson likewise is experienced and grounded in the faith "once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 3). We are instructed by Scripture to "grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). This work will teach you where to ...

This is a super-short read (takes only 10 minutes to finish) and explains the single most important rule you should follow when writing a nonfiction book. Forget the testimonials. Forget the sales. Forget the money and the reviews. Forget the cover design. There is one—and only one—thing that matters about your book.

The book contains the most interesting and important 37 chapters of the 81 in the Tao Te Ching. The selected chapters cover Lao Tzu's philosophical and spiritual concepts. The chapters not selected are mostly political and social. This version stays close to the original text of the Tao Te Ching. The goal is to convey Lao Tzu's thoughts clearly and coherently. No added comments or notes are necessary. This translation actually is new, written in 2020. The language is idiomatic American english. People say my Tao teaching is great, but it’s strange. Being strange is what makes it great. If...

A cheating fiancé, a missing diamond ring, and a hunky garbage man…what’s a girl to do? I’m Nicole Evans, and this is the story of my life. After catching my fiancé, Kent, in a compromising position with another woman, I march out of the luxury high-rise where he lives and in a fit of fury throw my exquisite 2-carat solitaire into the Dumpster. Days later, Kent is doing his best to win me back, and I’m falling for it. The only problem is, now I need to get my ring back – ASAP. So I pull up my big-girl panties, head back to his building when he’s at work, and climb into the ...

So you want to learn how to read minds, huh? Well, understandably so! Mind-reading is an intriguing art form with a much larger scope than that with which it's credited. It smoothly finds its uses in relationships and dating, sales, business, leadership, public speaking, and many other everyday avenues of life. Even when you're not performing it to interact with another person, its foundational qualities easily give you a competitive edge in all of the above aspects of life.

Are you curious about my Essential Oil Recipe book, but still not sure this is the right fit for you? There's an easy way to find out! Let me ask you this: Are you ready to start taking 100% responsibility for your health (and for your family's health)? If your answer is yes, then I'm happy to tell you you've arrived at the right place! One big part of taking responsibility for our health is to be able to open our eyes and accept the fact that most of the things we've learned thus far in our lives about health have been completely, utterly wrong.

Do you feel ready to give birth and bring your baby home? Do you have a nagging suspicion you are forgetting something? Then you need to keep reading… The day is almost here. You’ve had some beautiful pregnancy photos taken, your baby shower was a success, and everything is a go according to your doctor, but what more can be done to make upcoming sleepless nights and less “me” time a little more manageable? Having a baby is the most awe-inspiring moment of your life, but it can be challenging for new mothers. You want to feel confident you have thought of everything before the big ...

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Si quiere saber cómo mejorar sus habilidades interpersonales, evitar que se aprovechen de usted o simplemente saber más sobre psicología, está usted en el lugar adecuado. Si al terminar el libro aplica los principios expuestos en él, notará de inmediato cambios positivos en sus relaciones con otras personas. Esto le llevará a ser más popular y a ganarse el respeto y la adoración de los demás.

For many of us, the concept of brotherhood was entrenched (pun intended) in the literal and proverbial trenches. Whether on the streets, in the military or other teams, or through the navigation of large societal chaos or deep personal adversity, a relationship was tested by fire and found to be gold: men, or women, were brought together, almost as if destined or divinely appointed, to face life, death, and all the tragic adversity in between, together. However, the word is complex: for some it means I’ve killed for you, or I’ve almost been killed for you, and I’ll do it again; for ...

"Turn the Page" teaches you to read like a leader. You will learn the difference between how most people read and how top leaders approach books. In the process, you will have the opportunity to develop the skills of reading like a leader. Learning and applying these lessons and skills will have a huge impact on your life, career, and leadership abilities. So, it’s time to turn the page and read.