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Author : Salisbury Field
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The Complete Optimist written by Salisbury Field and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Coggins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982152516
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)
Download or read book The Optimist written by David Coggins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect fly fishing book for today's novice, enthusiastic amateur, as well as the devoted angler is part narration of the author's own angling obsessions and adventures, part practical how-to, and part meditation on a connection to the natural world.
Author : Kimberly S. Reed
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 075732357X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)
Download or read book Optimists Always Win! written by Kimberly S. Reed and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Difficulties and struggles are unavoidable in life, but a person has complete control over one’s personal response to the situation. This book offers readers a plan for responding with optimism for both the challenges and blessings that come their way. Our brain’s default setting is negativity. Ask anyone who has ever tried to lose weight, achieve a new skill, or incorporate a new habit and they can tell you that our natural tendency is to levitate toward mediocrity. However, optimism overpowers that negativity or tendency to be mediocre. International speaker and diversity/inclusion strategist Kimberly Reed’s book Optimists Always Win!: Unlocking the Power to Reach Life’s C-Suite isn’t merely motivational mumbo jumbo. It is designed to help readers develop a process to stay optimistic all the time. Reaching life’s C-Suite means obtaining a level of happiness, peace, wisdom and growth in all areas of our lives. It’s choosing optimism instead of anger, bitterness, or revenge. The life events that unfold for Reed in Optimists Always Win! will do just that—challenge anyone facing what seems to be an impossible situation and show that victory is absolutely possible. Her heroic battle with her mother’s terminal illness and sudden loss as well as her subsequent battle with cancer will encourage others that one doesn’t have to face adversity with pessimism or hopelessness. Relying heavily on her faith in God and the optimism that she learned to cultivate, Kimberly Reed teaches her readers the ten discouragement eliminators she used, which helped her succeed not just in her fight against cancer but as she lives each day as her best self. The message of this book is simple: difficulties and struggles are unavoidable in life, but a person has complete control over one’s personal response to the situation. Readers of this book will discover the following ten tools to eliminate discouragement, grow their faith, and engage an optimistic attitude for their own battles with the wisdom Kimberly was taught and subsequently put into practice during her own diagnosis and ultimate victory. They include: · Discouragement Eliminator #1: Staying Away from Kryptonite · Discouragement Eliminator #2: Defining Your Life’s C-Suite · Discouragement Eliminator #3: Quieting the Soul · Discouragement Eliminator #4: Gratitude · Discouragement Eliminator #5: Faith at the Speed of Light · Discouragement Eliminator #6: Unlocking Your Y.E.S. (You Empower Self) Factor. · Discouragement Eliminator #7: Be Willing to Give What You Require · Discouragement Eliminator #8: The Art of Becoming a Chameleon · Discouragement Eliminator #9: The Power of Your Rearview Mirror · Discouragement Eliminator #10: Taking the Elevator to Life’s C-Suite These tools will help develop the fortitude to face every area of life with faith and optimism. All Book Royalties Are Being Donated to a Premier Academic Research Institution for Integrated Breast Cancer Fund and Patient Care, and American Cancer Society AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Author : Nicholas Agar
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 019102662X
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Sceptical Optimist written by Nicholas Agar and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid developments in technologies -- especially computing and the advent of many 'smart' devices, as well as rapid and perpetual communication via the Internet -- has led to a frequently voiced view which Nicholas Agar describes as 'radical optimism'. Radical optimists claim that accelerating technical progress will soon end poverty, disease, and ignorance, and improve our happiness and well-being. Agar disputes the claim that technological progress will automatically produce great improvements in subjective well-being. He argues that radical optimism 'assigns to technological progress an undeserved pre-eminence among all the goals pursued by our civilization'. Instead, Agar uses the most recent psychological studies about human perceptions of well-being to create a realistic model of the impact technology will have. Although he accepts that technological advance does produce benefits, he insists that these are significantly less than those proposed by the radical optimists, and aspects of such progress can also pose a threat to values such as social justice and our relationship with nature, while problems such as poverty cannot be understood in technological terms. He concludes by arguing that a more realistic assessment of the benefits that technological advance can bring will allow us to better manage its risks in future.
Author : Croft M. Pentz
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780842304672
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (46 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book of Zingers written by Croft M. Pentz and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 1990 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You could call them one-sentence sermons or one-sentence solutions. Use them to spice up your speeches, sermons, church bulletins--anywhere a quick word of wit or wisdom is needed.
Author : John R. Hayes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136465200
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)
Download or read book The Complete Problem Solver written by John R. Hayes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique volume returns in its second edition, revised and updated with the latest advances in problem solving research. It is designed to provide readers with skills that will make them better problem solvers and to give up-to-date information about the psychology of problem solving. Professor Hayes provides students and professionals with practical, tested methods of defining, representing, and solving problems. Each discussion of the important aspects of human problem solving is supported by the most current research on the psychology problem solving. The Complete Problem Solver, Second Edition features: *Valuable learning strategies; *Decision making methods; *Discussions of the nature of creativity and invention, and *A new chapter on writing. The Complete Problem Solver utilizes numerous examples, diagrams, illustrations, and charts to help any reader become better at problem solving. See the order form for the answer to the problem below.
Author : Michael J. Fox
Publisher : Flatiron Books
ISBN 13 : 1250265622
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)
Download or read book No Time Like the Future written by Michael J. Fox and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A moving account of resilience, hope, fear and mortality, and how these things resonate in our lives, by actor and advocate Michael J. Fox. The entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in Back to the Future; as Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties; as Mike Flaherty in Spin City; and through numerous other movie roles and guest appearances on shows such as The Good Wife and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Diagnosed at age 29, Michael is equally engaged in Parkinson’s advocacy work, raising global awareness of the disease and helping find a cure through The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, the world’s leading non-profit funder of PD science. His two previous bestselling memoirs, Lucky Man and Always Looking Up, dealt with how he came to terms with the illness, all the while exhibiting his iconic optimism. His new memoir reassesses this outlook, as events in the past decade presented additional challenges. In No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality, Michael shares personal stories and observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality. Thoughtful and moving, but with Fox’s trademark sense of humor, his book provides a vehicle for reflection about our lives, our loves, and our losses. Running through the narrative is the drama of the medical madness Fox recently experienced, that included his daily negotiations with the Parkinson’s disease he’s had since 1991, and a spinal cord issue that necessitated immediate surgery. His challenge to learn how to walk again, only to suffer a devastating fall, nearly caused him to ditch his trademark optimism and “get out of the lemonade business altogether.” Does he make it all of the way back? Read the book.
Author : Sophie Kipner
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783523638
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (835 download)
Download or read book The Optimist written by Sophie Kipner and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Tabitha Gray, a delusional girl from Topanga, California, who redefines what it means to be a truly hopeless romantic. Tabby suffers from an aggressive strain of cock-eyed optimism – no amount of failure, embarrassment or humiliation can dent her fierce belief that real, true, lasting love is just around the corner. Where most people think, fantasise and dream, Tabby says, feels and does. Whether waiting in her lingerie for Harrison Ford to open the door of his hotel room; following Al Pacino around a Russian bathhouse; seeking passion with a blind man on the advice of a wise old woman with dementia; or sending intimate photos to a random sexter, Tabby refuses to be crushed by her many misadventures. In this warmly witty novel, Sophie Kipner takes a satirical look at the extremity of romantic desperation, and pays tribute to the deep human need to keep on heroically searching for love despite our many absurdities.
Author : Susan C. Vaughan
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Half Empty, Half Full written by Susan C. Vaughan and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating book, Columbia University research scientist and psychoanalyst Susan Vaughan argues that our fundamental view of life as half empty or half full is determined by our capacity for emotional self-modulation. Based on her years of experience as a therapist and researcher, Dr. Vaughan shows how a sense of control over feelings like anger, anxiety, sadness, and even elation promotes optimism and well being. In contrast, feeling out of control makes us pessimistic and glum. Dr. Vaughan asserts that the roots of self-control are laid down through early interactions with caretakers, everyday experiences that literally shape the neural circuitry of the brain. The pictures of self and other formed in the first three years establish the basis for mood modulation in later life. How to limit the impact of early life and reshape our neural circuitry for effective mood modulation is the promise, and the gift, of this book. A convivial and accessible writer, Vaughan engages the reader in a conversation about what really determines whether we see the proverbial glass-as well as ourselves and the world around us-as half empty or half full.
Author : Charles Dickens
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 3173 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book CHARLES DICKENS – The Complete Short Stories written by Charles Dickens and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 3173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "CHARLES DICKENS – The Complete Short Stories: 190+ Christmas Tales, Social Sketches, Tales for Children & Other Stories (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man Short Story Collections Sketches by Boz Sketches of Young Gentlemen Sketches of Young Couples Master Humphrey' Clock Reprinted Pieces The Mudfog Papers Pearl-Fishing (First Series) Pearl-Fishing (Second Series) Christmas Stories Other Stories Children's Books Child's Dream of a Star Holiday Romance Stories About Children Every Child Can Read Criticism Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens The Limitations of Dickens by Henry James The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot by Andrew Lang David Copperfield by Virginia Woolf Biographies Charles Dickens by G. K. Chesterton The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster Dickens' London by M. F. Mansfield Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
Author : Charles Dickens
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8099 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Complete Novels of Charles Dickens (Illustrated Edition) written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-30 with total page 8099 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Novels of Charles Dickens (Illustrated Edition) presents a comprehensive collection of Dickens' iconic works such as 'Oliver Twist', 'Great Expectations', and 'A Tale of Two Cities'. This edition includes vibrant illustrations that bring to life the vivid characters and settings created by Dickens. Known for his social commentary, intricate plots, and memorable characters, Dickens' writing style blends realism with humor and sentimentality, making his novels timeless classics in English literature. Each novel explores themes of poverty, injustice, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Victorian England, showcasing Dickens' keen observations of society. Readers can immerse themselves in the detailed descriptions and rich dialogue that characterize Dickens' unique storytelling. Charles Dickens, a prominent Victorian novelist, drew inspiration from his own tumultuous life experiences, including childhood poverty and struggles with social inequality. His firsthand encounters with the harsh realities of industrial London fueled his writing and deepened his empathy for the marginalized in society. Dickens' commitment to advocating for social reform is evident in his literary works, as he sheds light on the plight of the lower classes and calls for compassion and understanding. I highly recommend The Complete Novels of Charles Dickens (Illustrated Edition) to readers who appreciate classic literature, rich storytelling, and profound social commentary. This collection not only offers a glimpse into Victorian society but also showcases Dickens' enduring influence on literature and his timeless relevance in addressing universal themes of human nature and society.
Author : Tibor Kalman
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN 13 : 9781568982588
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (825 download)
Download or read book Tibor Kalman written by Tibor Kalman and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist is the definitive and exuberant document of the late Tibor Kalman's work and ideas. This full-color, oversize title reveals Kalman's thoughts on magazines, advertising, sex, bookstores, food, and the design profession. Product designs, stills and storyboards from his film and video projects, and spreads from his book and magazine work are included. The impressive list of contributors includes Kurt Andersen, Paola Antonelli, David Byrne, Jay Chiat, Steven Heller, Isaac Mizrahi, Chee Pearlman, Rick Poynor, and Ingrid Sischy.
Author : Niall Edworthy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 143915953X
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)
Download or read book The Optimist's/Pessimist's Handbook written by Niall Edworthy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mere sense of living is joy enough. Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886, American poet Humanity's story is one long testimony to the truth that life is as rewarding and beautiful as you make it. As pioneers, inventors, and dreamers have always known, you can do anything if only you persevere. Ever since we hauled ourselves out of the swamp, our history has been one of extraordinary cultural and technological progress, of mind-boggling discoveries and remarkable achievements, often against the odds. It's no coincidence that you see no statues of pessimists in city squares. Still, cynical and doubting voices are heard all too loudly and frequently in public discourse. A potent antidote to their gloom and doom, The Optimist's Handbook is a joyful explosion of wit and wisdom from our past and present that celebrates the art of greeting life with the excitement it deserves. This handbook will inspire, enchant, and entertain you as you go forward into all your wonderful tomorrows. Even if, after reading it, you are not moved to feats of glory for the greater good, the fact is that optimists are healthier, happier, and richer than their gloomy counterparts. Hear that, killjoys? The world is a grindstone and life is your nose. Fred Allen, 1894-1956, American humorist Why beat around the bush? The truth is that life is a never-ending cycle of toil and pain with nothing but death to reward all our suffering. Furthermore, what solace is there in blind optimism or fanciful daydreaming when it is perfectly clear that the world is heading toward a complete meltdown whether we live in it or not? Resigning yourself to life's grim treadmill, and thereby avoiding more disappointments, is the best way to trudge forward. The Pessimist's Handbook is an indispensable companion on your journey through this vale of tears. A clear-sighted, realistic look at life's obstacles, this guidebook is stocked with the pearls of wisdom you need to counter the irritating voices of those who trumpet futile positivity and inane confidence in a brighter future. Feel reassured that scores of people share your sense of impending doom...and have done so for centuries. After all, misery loves company, but not when it's a horde of perky utopians.
Author : Charles Dickens
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 3174 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book CHARLES DICKENS – The Complete Short Stories: 190+ Christmas Tales, Social Sketches, Tales for Children & Other Stories (Illustrated) written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 3174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Dickens' collection of short stories, 'The Complete Short Stories', offers readers a glimpse into the vast literary landscape of one of the most renowned Victorian authors. The book not only showcases Dickens' mastery of storytelling and character development but also provides insight into the social issues of the time. From heartwarming Christmas tales to thought-provoking social sketches, this collection is a testament to Dickens' ability to capture the essence of humanity in various forms. The illustrated edition adds an extra layer of charm to these timeless stories, making them a delight to read and revisit. Charles Dickens, known for his iconic novels such as 'Great Expectations' and 'Oliver Twist', was a prolific writer who used his works to shed light on the societal injustices of his time. His keen observations and compassionate portrayals of characters have solidified his place in the literary canon. It is evident that his personal experiences and empathy towards the less fortunate shaped his storytelling, creating works that continue to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend 'The Complete Short Stories' to readers who appreciate classic literature and wish to delve deeper into Dickens' literary prowess. This collection is not only a treasure trove of beautifully crafted stories but also a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest literary figures in history.
Author : Matt Ridley
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061452068
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (614 download)
Download or read book The Rational Optimist written by Matt Ridley and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For two hundred years the pessimists have dominated public discourse, insisting that things will soon be getting much worse. But in fact, life is getting better—and at an accelerating rate. Food availability, income, and life span are up; disease, child mortality, and violence are down all across the globe. Africa is following Asia out of poverty; the Internet, the mobile phone, and container shipping are enriching people's lives as never before. In his bold and bracing exploration into how human culture evolves positively through exchange and specialization, bestselling author Matt Ridley does more than describe how things are getting better. He explains why. An astute, refreshing, and revelatory work that covers the entire sweep of human history—from the Stone Age to the Internet—The Rational Optimist will change your way of thinking about the world for the better.
Author : Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416593209
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)
Download or read book The Tough-Minded Optimist written by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you want to live in this tough world and still have some real faith and optimism, this book is for you." -- Norman Vincent Peale The many ills of the modern world can be debilitating. With so much seemingly senseless violence, pain, and destruction, we need a lot of inner strength to overcome cynicism and despair -- and to remain hopeful about the future. With Dr. Peale's careful guidance, you can achieve happiness and security by learning how to: • Conquer your fear • Free yourself of guilty feelings • Live well and prosper, personally and professionally • Become physically healthy -- the natural way • Stay enthusiastic even in poor circumstances • Tackle problems hopefully and creatively • Harness the power of prayer
Author : Elroy Dimson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691091945
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (919 download)
Download or read book Triumph of the Optimists written by Elroy Dimson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2002-02-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investors have too often extrapolated from recent experience. In the 1950s, who but the most rampant optimist would have dreamt that over the next fifty years the real return on equities would be 9% per year? Yet this is what happened in the U.S. stock market. The optimists triumphed. However, as Don Marquis observed, an optimist is someone who never had much experience. The authors of this book extend our experience across regions and across time. They present a comprehensive and consistent analysis of investment returns for equities, bonds, bills, currencies and inflation, spanning sixteen countries, from the end of the nineteenth century to the beginning of the twenty-first. This is achieved in a clear and simple way, with over 130 color diagrams that make comparison easy. Crucially, the authors analyze total returns, including reinvested income. They show that some historical indexes overstate long-term performance because they are contaminated by survivorship bias and that long-term stock returns are in most countries seriously overestimated, due to a focus on periods that with hindsight are known to have been successful. The book also provides the first comprehensive evidence on the long-term equity risk premium--the reward for bearing the risk of common stocks. The authors reveal whether the United States and United Kingdom have had unusually high stock market returns compared to other countries. The book covers the U.S., the U.K., Japan, France, Germany, Canada, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Australia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, and South Africa. Triumph of the Optimists is required reading for investment professionals, financial economists, and investors. It will be the definitive reference in the field and consulted for years to come.
