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Many of you out there wondering why your voice is so feminine compared to others. Especially actors in Hollywood always have the manly voice. Have you met people that are masculine in their voice and you admired them so much? Have you wondered if it's even possible for you to have a deep voice like them? Have you ever tried doing silly things such as shouting, clearing your throat, trying to speak in low voice hoping for it to train your vocal chords...
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It's never too late to have a good divorce
Based on two decades of groundbreaking research, The Good Divorce presents the surprising finding that in more than fifty percent of divorces couples end their marriages, yet preserve their families. Dr. Ahrons shows couples how they can move beyond the confusing, even terrifying early stages of breakup and learn to deal with the transition from a nuclear to a "binuclear" family--one that spans two households...
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Self-confidence can be defined as a belief in oneself and one's abilities. It is the ability to trust in one's own strengths, skills, and judgment, and to have a positive self-image. Self-confidence is essential for success in both personal and professional life. Without self-confidence, individuals may doubt their abilities and hesitate to take risks, limiting their potential for growth and achievement. Individuals with high levels of self-confidence...
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For women thirty-five and over who don't want to leave their chances to fate, relationship consultant Helena Rosenberg -- who got married in her forties -- offers a concrete program to help singles maximize their opportunities for marriage. How to Get Married After Thirty-Five will help women change their course and be on their way to success -- and even have fun in the process!
Whether you're looking to marry for the first time or hoping to remarry,...
5) Black Pearls for Parents: Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-American Parents
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Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-American Parents
Eric. V Copage's Black Pearls became an instant best-seller and was the winner of the Blackboard African-American Bestsellers award for best non-fiction book of 1994. Now he has created a book of inspirational thoughts, practical advice and pearls of wisdom specifically for African-American parents. The 365 quotes that begin each day's entry range from African proverbs to wisdom...
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According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in our lifetimes 80 percent of us will have some up-close experience with the suicide of someone we know. And more than 20 percent of us will have a family member die by suicide. Journalist Eric Marcus knows this better than most people. In 1970, his father took his life at the age of 44. In 2008, his 49-year-old sister-in-law took her life as well.
In a completely revised and updated edition...
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Yearning for a life of leisure? In 24 chapters representing each hour of a typical working day, this book will coax out the loafer in even the most diligent and schedule-obsessed worker.
From the founding editor of the celebrated magazine about the freedom and fine art of doing nothing, The Idler, comes not simply a book, but an antidote to our work-obsessed culture. In How to Be Idle, Hodgkinson presents his learned yet whimsical argument for a...
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For many divorced women, the prospect of reentering the dating game is a daunting one. Too often they are afraid of another failure and of not being able to get past their own feelings of inadequacy. This fear of intimacy with another man keeps many single mothers from sticking their toes back in the relationship waters. The challenges of raising children, supporting a family, managing household chores, and money concerns only make moving on with...
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Do you suffer from any of the following?
• Procrastination
• Wide swings of mood and self-esteem
• Ambivalence in making decisions
• Dreaming big, but never following through
If you or someone you love isn't living up to his or her potential -- and suffers from even one or two of the above feelings -- here is a program that can help. Your Own Worst Enemy is the first book devoted to the problem of adult underachievement, a problem stemming...
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If you asked a random group of people to name three charismatic people, who do you think they would name? Muhammad Ali? Bill Clinton? Adolf Hitler? Jim Jones? Alexander the Great? The majority of them would name three male leaders – very few would suggest a female name. Why? Throughout the history of the human race have there been no charismatic women? No, of course not. But, due to the overwhelming majority of history being written by white males,...
11) Someday Dancer
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A ballerina tale with a thoroughly modern twist!
Casey Quinn has got more grace in her pinkie toe than all those prissy ballet-school girls put together, even if you'd never guess it from the looks of her too-long legs and dirty high-top sneakers. It's 1959, and freckle-faced Casey lives in the red-dust countryside of South Carolina. She's a farm girl: Her family can't afford ballet lessons. But Casey's dream is to dance in New York City. And if...
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"Take a wonderful journey through and beyond your fear with Thom Rutledge." - Melody Beattie, author of Choices
"An insightful, moving and gracious book!" - John Shelby Spong, author of A New Christianity For A New World
"An insightful and clear guide that shows how to turn fear into a powerful resource in our lives." - Gavin de Becker, best-selling author of THE GIFT OF FEAR and FEAR LESS
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Follow the adventures of an inquisitive
shop-vacuum robot named Snoozer and his
inventor friend, Checkers, as they read, learn,
and play. In this Level 1 Paw Prints Readers early reader, Snoozer is signed up to perform at the summer camp talent show. He is nervous. What is his
skill? When not writing in his spiral notebooks, Jason M. Burns can be found outside getting his tattoo-covered arms dirty where he spends the warmer months hybridizing daylilies...
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We are meant to be happy. Instinctively, we all know this, somewhere deep inside. We all know what it's like to feel a burst of delight. Every one of us has at some point in our lives experienced a sense of ecstatic joy, of euphoria at the sheer sensation of being alive.
Have you ever wondered why that experience has to be so rare and fleeting?
The answer is, It doesn't.
-from Code to Joy
All the positive thinking, affirmations, talk therapy,...
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We spend much of our lives trying to cope with failure. For many of us, adults and children alike, the prospect of failure looms as a debilitating concept in our minds. It cannot only stop us from succeeding-it can stop us from even trying.
Fail Brilliantly proposes a radical shift: erase the word and concept of failure from the realms of education and human endeavors. Replace it with new words and concepts. This shift in position has the potential...
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How Good Habits Can Help You to Reduce Stress We all have stressful times in our lives. Being able to reduce this stress can make a significant impact on the happiness in your life. One method to help reduce your stress is to create good habits. Habits are things that you can do without thinking which takes away from some of the stresses that can arise in certain situations. By replacing your bad habits with good habits an make your life a lot happier...
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In "From Struggle to Strength," Miranda Harris invites readers on a remarkable journey of resilience, hope, and ultimate triumph. This inspirational work is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of transformation. "From Struggle to Strength" is a guide for anyone seeking resilience, courage, and the wisdom to transform adversity into a source of strength. Miranda's journey serves as a reminder that, no matter the circumstances,...
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The Empowerment Mindset takes readers on a powerful journey of self-discovery so that they can transform unfulfilled lives to reflect happiness, success, and genuine empowerment. Helin notes that "if you don't acquire the knowledge to improve your life, you will trap future generations of your family in the same cycle of disappointment." Going beyond vague platitudes, this book shows the practical way to greater success and happiness through the...
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If you wouldn't bully someone else, why bully yourself? Learn how to stop beating yourself up-and start building a better life.
Stop Bullying Yourself is an all-inclusive approach that can help you move toward health, wealth, better relationships, and overall happiness-by defeating that destructive voice inside your head that puts a limit on your goals, dreams, and success.
And as a bonus, once you learn to crowd out the inner bully that lives...
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A practical guide to living your later years with wisdom and purpose, featuring inspiring stories and thought-provoking exercises.
When we claim our place at the fire, we enter into the circle of vital elders who have been the source of wisdom in society since time immemorial. We do this by courageously reexamining and rediscovering who we are, where we belong, what we care about, and what our life's purpose is.
Claim Your Place at the Fire invites...
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