Nonfiction

Hungry for Life: A Memoir Unlocking the Truth Inside an Anorexic Mind (Bargain Read)

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In this painfully moving memoir, take a firsthand look at anorexia through the eyes of a young girl. Even in kindergarten, Rachel Richards knows something isn’t right. By leading us through her distorted thoughts, she shines a light on the experience and mystery of mental illness.

As she grows up, unable to comprehend or communicate her inner trauma, Rachel lashes out, hurting herself, running away from home, and fighting her family. Restricting food gives her the control she craves. But after being hospitalized and force-fed, Rachel only retreats further into herself.

With a driving perfectionism, she graduates college with honors. But at sixty-nine pounds, Rachel is a shell of nervous and obsessive behaviors that have controlled her life. Years of self-harm and self-loathing have fueled the inner battles between good and evil, health and sickness, and life and death.

Acting on stage offers her moments of freedom from the skewed perceptions she’s constructed over the years. But her dream of a career in theater is not enough to save her. What is the secret that will finally unleash her will to recover?

If you or someone you know suffers from an eating disorder or is a concerned parent, is anxious about weight and dieting, has an addiction, or wants to learn more about the mystery of how an eating disorder develops and the multifaceted and complex road to recovery, this book is a must-read!

Meet Rachel Richards

After years of struggling with an eating disorder, author Rachel Richards turned her life around and now helps others in pain.

Returning to school after earning her BFA in theater from Hofstra University, she graduated from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences and started her own private practice in Manhattan as a licensed and board-certified massage therapist. She hosts a popular YouTube channel, has spoken at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has written several articles for Recovery Warriors, an online magazine dedicated to helping eating disorder sufferers get the treatment they need, and she has written numerous articles on health and self-care, which can be found at Rachel-Richards.com.

Watch the author’s talk at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA_H2E3jCPs

Hear her interview on Speak Up Talk Radio: http://www.speakuptalkradio.com/rachel-richards-speaks-up/

Check out her author interview: http://itswritenow.com/64188/author-interview-with-rachel-richards-of-hungry-for-life/

Read her articles in Recovery Warriors magazine: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/author/rachel-richards/

How to Learn Faster and Be More Productive: Improve Your Memory, Focus Your Mind and Achieve Powerful Goals (Bargain Read)

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Upgrade Your Mind. Supercharge Your Memory. Streamline Your Learning.

Do you find it hard to focus? Do you struggle to absorb, retain, and recall new information? Do you wish you could learn faster, feel smarter, and be more productive?

In this day and age, we are inundated with so much information it’s easily overwhelming. We should be more intelligent than ever, but instead, we feel lost when we learn anything. It seems nearly impossible to pick up new mental or physical skills, and we end up procrastinating so much that we give up or don’t even try.

But some people are thriving in this age of information overload. These people focus hard, learn fast, and remember what they read and experience. It’s not magic, and they weren’t just born being able to do this. These people possess skills and techniques that you, too, can acquire and practice.

How to Learn Faster and Be More Productive is an easy-to-follow strategy guide to improve your mind, study smarter, and work harder. With practical examples and exercises, from simple to intermediate, you’ll find your mind functioning better before you know it.

In How to Learn Faster and Be More Productive, you’ll discover:

  • Why creating powerful, realistic goals is the greatest key to your success
  • How to build your memory muscle with drills for faster learning, committing to long-term memory, and recalling information
  • The fear of failure—how it can hold you back in all aspects of life, and how to develop a “winner’s mindset”
  • Limiting beliefs and negative self-talk—how they hold you back from your potential 
  • Popular and proven methods of taking notes, from the Cornell Method to mind mapping and bullet journaling
  • How to optimize your learning state, starting with your physical posture
  • Why drawing mental pictures helps you to retain more information and recall it quickly
  • Ways to convince your brain to focus well and for long periods of time
  • Other mental hacks to greatly improve your learning

… and much more!

Whether you want to do better in exams or achieve a new sporting goal, it all starts with believing you can do it. How to Learn Faster and Be More Productive will show you the way from where you are now to where you’d like to be. This concise, handy guide contains all the tips and tricks that successful people use. 

You can do anything you set your mind to, so why not start today? Scroll up and one-click How to Learn Faster and Be More Productive now!

Meet Joseph Milano

Joseph Milano is an author and Success Mentor with two decades of one-to-one and group coaching experience. His welcoming and easy-to-follow approach undoubtedly make him a favorite among the self-improvement community.

Specializing in the field of practical and theoretical skill and study betterment, his simple and unique style has helped thousands of people set and achieve outstanding physical and academic goals, as well as develop the skill sets that they previously believed were out of their reach.

Becoming a New Wave Leader: Principles and Practices to Live and Lead Well (Bargain Read)

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How can you live a happy, balanced life in today’s chaos and gain respect as a leader at home and work?

Becoming a New Wave Leader explains a realistic path to answer this question.

Those of us who learn to live with virtue, strive with character, and thrive for a lifetime become better at life with purpose. We become people and leaders who command respect and collaboration, model moral character, and inspire with vision and meaning. Organizations that hire for these New Wave values spare themselves liabilities, especially financial, while gaining employee and client satisfaction.

This comprehensive guide offers:

  • Blueprints for leading with character and virtue.
  • Strategies for becoming a well-rounded and resilient individual.
  • Wisdom, ancient to contemporary, on living with purpose and leading with family first.
  • Inspiring stories showing you how to continuously become your best self.
  • Practical steps you can implement right away from those who have achieved success and found happiness.

In a world moving faster every day, don’t waste time floundering. You can realize well-being, thrive personally, and positively influence your family, organization, and community, helping everyone to flourish. It’s all inside Becoming a New Wave Leader.

Meet James Klopovic

JAMES KLOPOVIC lives New Wave Leadership as the best way to learn and teach it. An Air Force instructor inspired him: Upon Jim’s graduation with honors from aircraft mechanic’s technical school, his instructor told him he’d accomplished the equivalent of three college courses. If he could achieve that, what more could he do? As it turned out—a lot.

After retiring as Major Klopovic from the United States Air Force and earning a Doctor of Public Policy (DPP), James completed 45 years of experience in the public sector, providing leadership at federal, state, and local levels. For 25 of those years, he served as a senior staffer on the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission, where his responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, municipal governance, financial development, federal granting, and community and organizational development, implementation, and evaluation.

He has authored or collaborated on numerous publications regarding community policing, community development, and effective/efficient delivery of public services.

The Mental Health Prescription: Personalized Exercise and Nutrition Strategies for Anxiety, Depression and Stress Relief

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You’re probably considering this book because you’re struggling with mental health. Maybe it’s anxiety, maybe it’s depression, PTSD, or something else. Or perhaps, you have friends or family members with these conditions. Or perhaps you’re a health/fitness professional, wanting to help your clients or patients. If so, then this book is for you.

In this book, you will learn:

  • Anxiety and depression nutrition guidance: what to eat, and what to avoid eating to improve the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
  • The benefits of exercise for mental health
  • The anti anxiety food solution (2 very common drinks that you may be consuming, which could be making your anxiety worse… or possibly even being the root cause).
  • The connections between mental health and nutrition
  • How to improve your mental health naturally (using exercise, nutrition and supplements)
  • Does exercise help anxiety? Only if you use the right intensity (and it’s not high intensity). Find out why in this book.
  • Exercise and anxiety: what’s the right exercise prescription (type, duration, frequency and intensity)? Get this wrong, and you could make your anxiety worse.
  • The most effective natural supplements for depression.
  • The most effective anxiety supplements for anxiety
  • Two common conditions frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety and depression

…and so much more.

Meet Igor Klibanov

Igor Klibanov is the author of 7 books on exercise and nutrition, including the bestsellers “High Blood Pressure Reversal Secrets” and “Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Secrets.”

He was selected as one of the top 5 personal trainers in Toronto by the Metro News newspaper, and has also had various stories featured about him in major media, like the Toronto Star, Global News, and various local TV stations.

Igor is the founder and owner of Fitness Solutions Plus, a personal training and fitness/health education company.

Igor is one of the most sought-after wellness speakers in Ontario, having delivered over 400 speaking engagements for some of the world’s largest companies, including IBM, American Express, the Royal Bank of Canada, and many others.

To book Igor as a speaker at your event, please email him at [email protected]

Fancy Prison: Calling BS on the Child Welfare Industry

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An instinctual pull as old as time – a grandmother wanting to hold her newborn grandchild – bring readers into an unbelievable ordeal. Author Tina Fumo travels to a small town in Canada and finds herself in the most stressful situation of her life. The ‘authorities’ have apprehended her two week old granddaughter. What her and her family go through to get back their baby will absolutely shock you. You’ll wonder if this is really Canada. You will surely cry. You may even laugh. But make no mistake…what you find out in the end will make your jaw drop.

Meet Tina Fumo-Martin

Fancy Prison is Tina’s first book. It’s a memoir and plea to advocate for innocent children, all in one. Tina thinks ALL children are beautiful and deserve the utmost of our attention, energy and care. It comes on the heels of, yet another, multi million dollar, wasteful government election and Canadians have had enough. Rather than wallow in anger over government’s stupidity, Tina’s book is a call to action to solidify what is already so positive and so loving about our country and move forward as one, with our children firmly by our sides.

Teachings of the Himalayan Masters, Their Secret Knowledge and Practices

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Journey into a Legendary World to Discover the Most Powerful Knowledge of the Ages. Amazon 5-Star Reviews: “A tangible and entertaining path to enlightenment. Hawking provides a compendium of practical advice from Masters and Adepts, passed down through the ages to encourage and enable the aspiring student to attain an understanding of the universe and ultimately the path to enlightenment. Delivers a series of such teachings in one easy-to-grasp, highly entertaining read. Highly recommended.” “Great book, love it! Easy to read & offers aspects of life & being that I hadn’t thought of before. Well written & easy to follow.” “Great Read. I really got a lot out of this book. While the concepts are not new to me, I found that the way things were worded and discussed really put things in a deeper perspective. I also love M.G. Hawking’s other books in this series.” “Enlightenment. I recommend reading all of them (Hawking’s books).” Transcribed directly from the extensive field notes and journals of explorer M.G. Hawking’s sixty-two months in a remote region of the vast frozen fortress of the Himalayas, this book contains detailed narratives of his experiences with the remarkable individuals he encountered in a small village deep in the mountains. These accounts set forth the essential knowledge, principles of consciousness and specific practices utilized by true masters to attain extraordinary creative powers, esoteric knowledge that for long millenniums has remained concealed in silence. Organized topically to be used as a study guide, chapters include: ‘The Nature of the Masters’ ‘The True Nature of Reality’ ‘The Quality of Physical Things as Symbols’ ‘The Scope of Power and Knowledge’ ‘Fundamental Understandings’ ‘Advanced Foundational Recognitions’ ‘An Experience of Illumination’ ‘Gathering and Controlling Energy’ ‘Powers of Healing’ ‘Visualization Practice and Procedure’ ‘Master Visualization’ ‘Thoughts on the Teachings of the Himalayan Masters’ ‘The Role of Physics and Metaphysics in Understanding Non-Ordinary (Psychokinetic) Events’ An unprecedented account that is inspirational and richly enlightening, this book is an incomparable read for anyone on a spiritual path or seeking greatly expanded personal knowledge and power. 2020 Edition Kindle Unlimited Book, 18 Sections, 34 Subsections, e-reader page count 415. For more information, please see the ‘Look Inside’ feature on the book’s Amazon page. Thank you.

Meet M.G. Hawking and Heather Cantrell

M.G. Hawking is an avid traveler, adventurer, and writer. Devoted to exploring remote areas of the globe to discover regions unknown to the Western world, always in search of extraordinary people and experiences, he has found many, especially in the Great Range of the Himalayas, the setting for most of his books. His focus is documenting profound wisdom traditions and revealing the knowledge and power they convey. Hawking is the author of the book series, ‘In The Valley of Supreme Masters,’ along with its associated companion volumes. When not traveling, he spends his time working on projects related to presenting books of an esoteric nature with his wonderful team in Northern California. Heather Cantrell, M.Litt., contributor and editor for Wisdom Masters Press, is an experienced world traveler. Having been born in Nepal to British parents who were teachers in various parts of Asia, she has extensive experience in the Himalayas, and is a devoted equestrian and animal lover. Amber Chellings, M.Phil., contributor and newsletter director, is an avid photographer, outdoor enthusiast and ardent equestrian. Jenna Wolfe, Ph.D., our exceptional research expert, contributor and book content supervisor, is a primary link to our numerous academic technical advisers.
Website : http://www.wisdommasterspress.com/

Demystifying Enlightenment

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Do you long to know how your loved ones are doing in Heaven? Are you curious about the afterlife? Do you miss your late family members and yearn to ask them about their heavenly existence? Intrigued by the astonishing wisdom of other celestial residents? Dennis Macy, who possesses highly sensitive enhanced abilities, has helped countless individuals by delivering messages from the other side. Now he’s here to provide you with the comfort and understanding that comes from communicating with those who have passed on. Demystifying Enlightenment is a glimpse into what angels, spirits, and our dearly departed want us to know. With answers to the most frequently asked questions entwined with accounts of his real encounters to support them, Macy offers an insight into the world we live in and the one to come. You’ll be prepared to make the right decisions to shape a better future for yourself and others. In Demystifying Enlightenment, you’ll discover: The peace that comes with knowing that you’re most cherished loved ones will be with you forever in spirit. A greater sense of God’s infinite love for you and His plan for you. Meditation and breathing techniques to improve your overall well-being and enable contact with those you care about in the next world. The ways Earthly existence and the spiritual dimension are interconnected, so you can make the best decisions in your own life. How to identify signs that your passed family and friends are trying to communicate with you, and much more! Demystifying Enlightenment is a fascinating look at reaching out and listening to those who are no longer with us physically. If you like straight answers to confusing questions, guidance from beyond, and comforting advice, then you’ll adore Dennis Macy’s illuminating book. Buy Demystifying Enlightenment to understand and to learn what to look for in receiving signs that are conveyed to us today!

Meet Dennis Macy

He was an instructor in the teaching profession for 36 years before becoming an author. Author of the books, “The Angelic Realm,” a number #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon in Angels where he presents a revealing look into the spiritual world. “Making Smart Choices,” written for high school students and “Staying Strong,” a book for instructors on the secondary level.

2020: A Cat Odyssey  “A Whimsical Journey Through a Pandemic Year”

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We’ve moved on from 2020. Or have we?
2020: A CAT ODYSSEY is a quirky, rhyming historical journey down memory lane recalling the big and little moments that made 2020 the strangest year ever. Oh, and did I mention that it was a CAT BOOK!? It’s also a history book. And a yearbook. And a poem . . . All rolled into one! The book is an educational, non-fiction picture book for ages 5-95 with bonus pages including Timeline of Key Events, Glossary of New Vocabulary Words, and Personal Diary of 2020 memories.

Meet Nina Neefe

Nina Neefe is a retired title insurance manager who discovered her real passion when she became Nina to her four grandchildren. Relocating with her husband from San Diego to Northern California, they settled into their Napa home and adopted two adorable Siamese from the local Animal Shelter who quickly became the inspiration for Nina’s Cat Tales.
Website : https://www.ninascattales.com

The Camino de Santiago: One Wanderulf Walk

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Thinking about taking a walk? A long walk? Follow along 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and have a peek into some of the hotels and restaurants along the way

Meet Shannon O’Gorman

I’m an ESL teacher currently living in northern California. I love traveling, walking my dog at the beach, and dreaming of another Camino.