Showing results by publisher "Macmillan Audio" in Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development

The West has taken to meditation with great enthusiasm. We contemplate. We concentrate. We embrace mindfulness techniques and a multitude of mantras. We have undertaken to “do” meditation. The Aspects of Meditation series is comprised of brief, precious texts in which Osho shows us the core of meditation is not about sitting silently or chanting a mantra. It is, instead, a question of understanding the subtle workings of the mind. In Book 3, Osho explores different states of unconsciousness and the ways in which they can transform awareness of the here and now.

All of us find ourselves, at one time or another, facing the unexpected and asking "How did I get here?" Whether because of disappointments in love, crises in health, family, or finances, professional dissatisfaction, or events beyond your control, life doesn't look like you expected or intended it to. In this program Barbara De Angelis teaches you how to use whatever you're going through as a springboard for regeneration and rebirth.

Frustrated by a string of failed dates? Flummoxed as to why he never called? Sick of attending other people's weddings... alone? Professional matchmaker Amy Laurent has news for you. You have the power to change your dating life and your relationship future. Whether you are in a positive relationship heading toward a bright and shiny future or whether you end up dumped and depressed or - worse - stuck with someone you shouldn't have been with in the first place, it's all up to you.

The West has taken to meditation with great enthusiasm. We contemplate. We concentrate. We embrace mindfulness techniques and a multitude of mantras. We have undertaken to “do” meditation. The Aspects of Meditation series is comprised of brief, precious texts in which Osho shows us the core of meditation is not about sitting silently or chanting a mantra. It is, instead, a question of understanding the subtle workings of the mind. In Book 4, Osho examines health and illness, disease and well-being as outgrowths of our sense of self and connection to our mind.

The West has taken to meditation with great enthusiasm. We contemplate. We concentrate. We embrace mindfulness techniques and a multitude of mantras. We have undertaken to “do” meditation. The Aspects of Meditation series is comprised of brief, precious texts in which Osho shows us the core of meditation is not about sitting silently or chanting a mantra. It is, instead, a question of understanding the subtle workings of the mind. In Book 2, Osho explores the purpose of meditation: to discover the self.

As Faculty Dean of Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra provides the most up-to-date medical information to thousands of doctors from around the world each year. Now, in this book, he and Dr. Alan Lotvin bring this important, life-changing information directly to people everywhere, so that you too can benefit from the best, most reliable medical knowledge available today.

Originally written in the fifth century, The Art of War is a masterpiece of military strategy and Chinese philosophy that has influenced countless leaders, both on the battlefield and in the boardroom. The exhortations and advice from The Art of War have echoed throughout the centuries as pieces of timeless wisdom, no matter the foe you may be facing.

If you're tired of watching your spouse, child, relative, or best friend go downhill, dragging you with them, How to Change Someone You Love will help you turn their lives around. You don't have to endure behavior that is unhealthy, abusive, possibly deadly, and that threatens to unravel relationships. You can change it. Many books will tell you that you can't change anyone. They advise you not to even try. The problem is, they ignore the tremendous power you actually have to change people.

In this touching audiobook memoir about the relationship between father, daughter, and animals, Carole George explores life after adopting thirteen pet Karakul lambs. Throughout her years with the lambs and her aging father, she comes to realize the distinct personality of each creature, and to understand more fully the almost spiritual bond between man and animals.

In Fortytude, therapist Sarah Brokaw presents a new understanding of how women can greet midlife with strength and freedom. Brokaw, who happens to be the daughter of Tom Brokaw and who is herself in her late 30s, will share personal experiences as well as professional wisdom - in a lively, engaging voice.

Unfortunately for all of us, birthdays come with the gift of aging, but that doesn’t mean your years have to show on your face and body. Popular podcast host and board-certified nutritionist Monica Reinagel has the five secrets everyone should know to feel and look fabulous—no matter what your driver’s license says. You’re never too young to start thinking about your future (your future self will thank you), and you’re never too old to make a change.

Women control more than half of all private wealth in the U .S. and in 2009 held the majority of jobs in the workforce. As women’s earnings, freedom and influence increase, the old sequential patterns of education, marriage, motherhood, and retirement no longer apply. For more pearls of wisdom, check out Invest Like a Billionaire, Women Rule, Your Perfect Financial Match and the full print edition of The Seven Pearls of Financial Wisdom for guidance on wealth building, romance and marriage, motherhood, power, crisis and loss, retirement and legacy building.

Learn how to harness your innate drive for quick mental escapes and use that urge to quiet your thoughts from within. Proving that meditation is both physically and emotionally healthful, Nichol and Birchard show you how to meditate whenever you have a solitary minute or more - on the walk from the parking lot to the office, while waiting in line, while on hold on the phone.

Happy simply and effectively explains how anyone can reach their own personal high-water mark of positive feelings. It’s not euphoria Smith is after. He understands and explains the difference between the too-brief rush that comes from getting something you’ve wanted instead of becoming someone you want to be.

Thousands of people have attended Susan RoAne's seminars and used her smart, savvy, sassy advice to change their lives. This original audio program explains how you can present exactly the image you want to convey and create the best impression wherever you go.

Creativity is often considered an innate gift, not something that can be learned or optimized. In fact, there is an entire branch of science devoted to dissecting, understanding, and stimulating creativity.

Janice Lieberman brings her vast shopping expertise as well as her personal knowledge of the dating marketplace together to tell you how to shop for the most important "purchase" of your life - your spouse. How to Shop for a Husband uses smart shopping principles to formulate rules that will help women select a spouse and "close the deal". This savvy shopper's guide provides a checklist all women can use in their hunt for the ultimate bargain, and also highlights potential pitfalls.

From time to time we all want to take stock of our lives and add a spark that will steer us in a new direction. The experts at QuickandDirtyTips.com have compiled some of their most popular podcasts, as well as added original material, that will help you jumpstart your life. Glean simple, effective advice for every area of life in sections on career and productivity, communication and relationships, health and fitness, money and finance, house and home, and parenting and finance. It's never too late to jumpstart your life.

You deserve to be in a loving relationship! That's the basis for this program by Dr. Ellen Kreidman, who believes that the most important reason for living is to be able to love someone completely and have them love you back in the same way.

This revolutionary book of self-improvement gives women the tools to hone their skills as entrepreneurs and managers, mothers and wives, mentors and community leaders—and as individuals pursuing their talents and dreams.