Fully Armed by Bob Schaller, Ron Gustafson

Book Description
Fully Armed, is the story of Ron "Gus" Gustafson. Raised on a farm in Lyons, Nebraska, Gus was a standout basketball player in high school in spite of having lost his right arm and shoulder in a tragic childhood accident. After a knee injury ended his collegiate basketball career, he was devastated. But, once again, his faith and courage sustained him and he redirected his energies, building outstanding academic and business careers. Learn how business owner, motivational speaker and author Ron "Gus" Gustafson turns personal tragedy into sheer triumph. You'll find his unforgettable message to be humorous, heart-touching and life-changing.  

You Can Be Happy: The Essential Guide to a Healthy Body, Mind and Soul by Amanda Gore

Sisterfriends : Empowerment for Women & A Celebration of Sisterhood
by Jewel Diamond Taylor

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M. Christopher, Upscale Magazine
Sisterfriends encourages women to take time to discover their true selves while preparing for life in the 21st century. Written in a warm, controversial tone, Jewel Diamond Taylor challenges women of all economic, social and cultural backgrounds to demolish the walls of separation and unite under the banner of sisterhood.

Book Description
Knowledge, spirituality and personal development are the keys to our future survival, sanity and success in the new century. The gap between the "haves" and "have nots" will likely continue to widen. There are obvious indications that disparity between the educated and uneducated, sick and healthy, employed and unemployed, rich and poor, those in darkness and those enlightened will also continue. What side of the gap will you be on? The choices you make now, the knowledge you possess, your... read more  

Managing Personal Change by Hyrum W. Smith (Reader), Stephen R. Covey

Synopsis
Recorded live in Chicago, this program helps listeners determine what matters most to them; experience inner peace by being in control; make permanent behavior changes; and let reality be the disciplining agent.

The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management: Proven Strategies for Increased Productivity and Inner Peace by Hyrum W. Smith

Synopsis
Written for anyone who suffers from "time famine," this essential handbook provides simple, effective methods for successfully taking control of one's hours--and one's life. Smith shows how, by managing time better, anyone can lead a happier, more confident and fulfilled life.

What Matters Most : The Power of Living Your Values by Hyrum W. Smith, Ken Blanchard

Book Description

In an age of unprecedented prosperity and opportunity, there are still many who feel that something is missing in their lives: "I've achieved success and am on the fast track in my career, I'm respected by my peers, I have a great family and all the toys and perks that I could possibly want. Why don't I feel a stronger sense of fulfillment, or any real happiness inside? Why does life feel so empty?"

In What Matters Most, bestselling author and speaker Hyrum W. Smith outlines compelling reasons for this dissatisfaction. Much of it comes, he says, because of conflicts between our actions and our deeply held personal values. In the rush and press of life, too many of us have lost touch with what matters most to us -- values like close family relationships, spending time with family and friends, participating in fulfilling work, giving of self in service to others, following our own light, and achieving long-held dreams and creative goals.

Through compelling examples from others and drawing from his own extensive experience, Smith outlines a simple but powerful formula to help you identify your own deeply held values -- what matters most in your life -- and live them to the fullest. This strategy consists of three valuable steps:

• Discover -- First, you must discover what matters most to you. What would you like to have, what would you like to do, who would you like to be?
• Plan -- Then you must make a plan. By organizing those values and recognizing the order of importance into which they fall, you can begin to reconcile the actions of everyday life with your deeper needs and dreams.
• Act -- Finally, you must act on that plan, bringing those very principles into your home, your workplace, and the community around you.

By incorporating Smith's strategy into your life, you will not only re-embrace your values, you will make them your priority. What Matters Most is an indispensable and timely guide to living a truly fulfilling life and becoming the person you always wanted to be.

Succeeding Sane: Making Room for Joy in a Crazy World
by Bonnie St. John Deane, Jan Miller

Getting Ahead at Work Without Leaving Your Family Behind by Bonnie St. John Deane

Book Description
A new philosophy of living for working parents who want challenging careers and solid family life. Bonnie interviewed over thirty people from the Olympics, Wall Street, the White House, and other intensely competitive business or academic environments. Those who had children and stayed sane, she points out, couldn't talk about work without mentioning their children. She found that regardless of their profession, they all seemed to be saying the same things.

Healing the Shame That Binds You by John E. Bradshaw

Synopsis
Bradshaw shows us how toxic shame is the core problem in our compulsions, co-dependencies, addictions and the drive to super achieve, resulting in the breakdown in the family systems and our inability to go forward with our lives.

Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child by John Bradshaw

Synopsis
This is a hefty dose of Bradshaw on recovering from dysfunction. To be expected in such a long program, some of his favorite jokes and many of his favorite authors and theories come up repeatedly. Since the presentation is taped from live lectures, audience noises are clearly audible. The listener hears other groups doing an exercise at the same time, laughing, applause and sometimes sobbing. A word of caution, the work on "original pain" on tape two is an extremely intense recollection of abuse. Processing this with someone is recommended. With his unplaceable accent, Bradshaw delights audiences on a topic anyone can ponder.

The Science of Success: How to Attract Prosperity and Create Life Balance Through Proven Principles by James A. Ray

The Science of Success:

 At last, a proven step-by-step method for creating your own prosperity and true balance in life, based upon timeless laws and principles. With penetrating insights and straightforward concepts James gives you the tools necessary to tap into your own spiritual power center. A simple book that is by no means simplistic, combining fun stories and powerful anecdotes, The Science of Success, will give you the power and the wisdom to create the life of your dreams.

Using what he calls the seven "Super Laws" and the seven "Power Principles", James takes complex, time-proven concepts and combines them with fun stories and powerful anecdotes - presenting you with a proven path to your ultimate achievement.

You will learn that you are able to achieve unlimited success by following a series of tested and proven actions. This book will give you the words you need to understand why any person, in any situation, under any circumstance, can achieve success. It is not for a select few but for all those who are open and willing to believe and apply universal laws, and learn from the parallels that exist between all great teachings throughout the ages.

Woman of Integrity
by; Theresa Banks

Book Description:
We all have our own set of problems, and the book's main character is no exception. Tantra Mathews is her name, and "Woman of Integrity" is her story. The book covers Tantra's life, and shows her interesting reactions to life's most difficult struggles.

About the Author

Theresa Banks is married, and lives in a south suburb of Chicago, Illinois.  She received her Bachelors of Science degree from DePaul University, and has programmed computers over 12 years.  One of her passions is writing, and "Woman of Integrity" is her first novel.  In her spare time she volunteers on the Board of Directors at the Grant-a-Wish, Inc. organization, is President of the Homewood-Flossmoor Toastmasters Club, and presents Junior Achievement materials to elementary school students through the year.

She has appeared on Chicago Tonight, has been heard on WGCI radio during the Howard McGee program, and has also been heard during the Jay Marvin WLS Radio Broadcast. 

How to Calm Down Even If You're Absolutely, Totally Nuts : A Simple Guide to Relaxation by Fred L. Miller

Book Description
For the person in your life who needs to calm down. Fred's teaching meets you where you are and before you know you have been taught a thing, youre responding to the world differently even if you were absolutely, totally nuts when you began.

--Mark Bryan
Author of The Artist's Way At Work, and member of the Oprah Winfrey Change Your Life Team.

Reject Me - I Love It! : 21 Secrets for Turning Rejection into Direction
by John Fuhrman

Excerpt from Introduction Section:
Rejection. It looms largely over many of us. Yet, in its simplest form, it consists of only a consonant and a vowel. Its one of the smallest words in the English language, yet one that has shaped the destinies of entire populations. Its the word "NO"!  Just reading it creates a tightness of the stomach in some, and shortness of breath in many. But for those who have mastered it, it fosters a sense of anticipation of greatness as soon as it is heard.

Brown has come up the hard way: Born into poverty, he was adopted and raised by a single mother and mistakenly labeled "educably mentally retarded" as a youth. With no formal education after high school, he became a disc jockey, then a community activist, and went on to three terms in the Ohio legislature. Now one of America's leading motivational speakers, he delivers his inspirational messages for creating a truly happy, successful life.
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It's Not Over Until You Win
by Les Brown

Candid, engaging, and uplifting, It's Not Over Until You Win! captures the spirit of Les Brown's electric speaking style in a sure-fire empowerment book that will galvanize readers to transform thought into action. Les Brown is the author of the popular motivational book, Live Your Dreams.
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The Psychology Of Winning

The all-time, best-selling personal and professional excellence program in the world just got better! The Psychology of Winning in the 21st Century is a must for every business and family member. Ten traits of the total winner. Action steps to build self-esteem, self-direction, self-motivation and   self-dimension. Success secrets of the top 5%. This album has become the Standard for sales and business motivation, and for Olympic and professional athletes. Two million copies sold to date!
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There is a great tradition in the African-American community of gaining daily inspiration and motivation from recounting the extraordinary words, thoughts, and achievements of people of African descent. Now, at last, there is a book that offers 365 special messages to help African- Americans find the strength to achieve their dreams.
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