Everyone Is Not Doing It

Author : Jamie L. Mullaney
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0226547566

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Everyone Is NOT Doing It by Jamie L. Mullaney Pdf

Labels like vegan, virgin, or nonsmoker get thrown around to identify forms of abstinence, but for many abstainers such labels are also proud declarations of who they are. Setting aside the moral debates and psychological assessments surrounding abstinence, Jamie L. Mullaney here asks why it is that the act of not doing something plays such a crucial role in the formation of our personal identities. Based on interviews with individuals who abstain from habits as diverse as sex, cigarettes, sugar, and technology, Everyone Is NOT Doing It identifies four different types of abstainers: quitters; those who have never done something and never will; those who haven't done something yet, but might in the future; and those who are not doing something temporarily. Mullaney assesses the commonalities that bind abstainers, as well as how perceptions of abstinence change according to social context, age, and historical era. In contrast to such earlier forms of abstinence as social protest, entertainment, or an instrument of social stratification, not doing something now gives people a more secure sense of self by offering a more affordable and manageable identity in a world of ever-expanding options.

Author : Harold C Warlick Jr
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Sermons, American
ISBN : 9781556734090

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What To Do When, Everyone's Doing It by Harold C Warlick Jr Pdf

It is easy to be brave when everyone agrees with you; but the difficulty comes when you have to stand out, one among many, remembering your obligations as a child of God. It is just as difficult for adults. It takes some real effort to live a good life in today's world. (from chapter 1) Harold C. Warlick Jr. writes from his college chapel experience. He offers 15 sermons aimed especially at college students -- but useful to persons of any age. Sermons are divided among three sections: - What To Do When Everyone's Doing It - Belief And Behavior - Survival And The Self Harold C. Warlick Jr. serves as minister to the college and chairman, Department of Religion and Philosophy, High Point College. He and his wife live in High Point, North Carolina, with their two sons.

Author : Megan O'Russell
Publisher : Ink Worlds Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Seven Things Not to Do When Everyone's Trying to Kill You: A Humorous YA Urban Fantasy Novel by Megan O'Russell Pdf

Enjoy Seven Things Not to Do When Everyone's Trying to Kill You, book two in The Tale of Bryant Adams, a new humorous fantasy series by Young Adult author Megan O'Russell. Being a wizard is hazardous to your health. Things not to do when being tracked by murderers: #1 Do not drag the girl you’re in love with into your deadly mess. #2 Do not accept a bag full of money. #3 If you do accept said bag of money, don’t be dumb enough to shove it down the back of your pants. #4 Do not get into a battle with the evil lunch lady. #5 Do not start a war in a tourist hotspot. #6 Do not let your dad find out you’re a wizard. #7 Do NOT under any circumstances, no matter how desperate things might seem, let Eric Deldridge convince you to break into the Library and seize control of the magical world. Are you ready for magic? Do you crave adventure? Ever dreamed of the fate of the world falling into your hands? Order Seven Things Not to Do When Everyone’s Trying to Kill You and join Megan O’Russell’s 550,000+ satisfied readers. Don’t miss out, start your adventure now! *** The Tale of Bryant Adams is a humorous paranormal survival story told in four books following the misadventures of a teen in New York City who opens a seemingly non-magical fire app on a phone and causes epic chaos of modern wizard proportions. What follows is a hilarious romp through (and under) the streets of Manhattan. Get ready to laugh out loud as Bryant faces mythical beasts, legendary witches, and worst of all...the horrors of high school. The complete series of The Tale of Bryant Adams is now available, so get ready for a binge-worthy fantasy adventure! *** Seven Things Not to Do When Everyone's Trying to Kill You is perfect for fans of Kami Garcia, Rick Riordan, Jeff Strand, Terry Pratchett, Ransom Riggs, Missy Sheldrake, Anthea Sharp, J. C. Gilbert, Meg Collette, and TR Cameron.

Author : Kim Doren
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781449441234

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If Winning Were Easy, Everyone Would Do It by Kim Doren Pdf

Many of the all-time greatest male and female athletes and coaches from virtually every conceivable sport offer their inspirational words of wisdom in this collection of motivational quotes on what it takes to be a champion. What traits does Hall of Fame tennis star Chris Evert think it takes to be a champion? What does Tiger Woods think is his greatest asset? (It has nothing to do with driving, pitching, or putting.) The answers to these questions are found within If Winning Were Easy, Everyone Would Do It. Accomplished sports authors Charlie Jones and Kim Doren have combined hundreds of interviews and careful research to assemble 365 quotes from some of our most beloved sports heroes. "It's not where you start, but where you finish," says April Heinrichs, coach of the U.S. women's national soccer team. "Confidence is only born out of one thing: demonstrated ability," says Bill Parcells, former NFL head coach and Super Bowl champion. "It is not born of anything else. You cannot dream up confidence. You cannot fabricate it. You cannot wish it. You have to accomplish it." Whether you are a serious athlete, work out for fun, or simply watch sports on the weekends, this collection of quotes from world-class athletes and coaches will enlighten, motivate, and encourage you to accomplish more in your life.

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : Renard Press Ltd
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781913724269

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Why I Write by George Orwell Pdf

George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Why I Write, the first in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell describes his journey to becoming a writer, and his movement from writing poems to short stories to the essays, fiction and non-fiction we remember him for. He also discusses what he sees as the ‘four great motives for writing’ – ‘sheer egoism’, ‘aesthetic enthusiasm’, ‘historical impulse’ and ‘political purpose’ – and considers the importance of keeping these in balance. Why I Write is a unique opportunity to look into Orwell’s mind, and it grants the reader an entirely different vantage point from which to consider the rest of the great writer’s oeuvre. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times

Author : Bronnie Ware
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401956004

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Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware Pdf

Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Author : Sarah Knight
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781784298494

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The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k by Sarah Knight Pdf

The word-of-mouth bestseller * Published in more than 30 countries * 3 million copies sold worldwide Are you stressed out, overbooked and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself? Finding it hard working from home? Then it's time to stop giving a f**k, and care less to get more. This irreverent and practical book explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt - and give your f**ks instead to people and things that make you happy. From family dramas to having a bikini body, the simple 'NotSorry Method' for mental decluttering will help you unleash the power of not giving a f**k and will free you to spend your time, energy and money on the things that really matter. 'The anti-guru' Observer 'Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it.' Mail on Sunday 'Genius' Cosmopolitan 'I love Knight's book even before I start reading . . . Works a charm' Sunday Times Magazine 'Life-affirming . . . The key practice she advocates is devising for yourself a "fuck budget" . . . It's a beautiful way of streamlining your psyche' Lucy Mangan, Guardian ALSO AVAILABLE FROM SARAH KNIGHT: YOU DO YOU: how to be who you are and use what you've got to get what you want AND Get Your Sh*t Together - the New York Times bestseller helping you organise the f**ks you want and need to give

Author : Gary Lundberg,Joy Lundberg
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781101199572

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I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better by Gary Lundberg,Joy Lundberg Pdf

In their weekly radio show and in their popular workshops, Gary and Joy Lundberg have already helped thousands of people and their families to communicate more effectively. Now, the Lundbergs address an all too common dilemma that arises when others expect you to solve their problems for them, showing readers how they can shed the no-win role of "fixer" and empower people to solve their own problems through validation--a simple yet profound communication tool that is essential to any healthy relationship. Refreshingly straightforward, this inspiring and entertaining work is poised to become a classic guide for anyone who wishes to improve relationships with their partner, children, colleagues and friends.

Author : Mark Manson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780062457738

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Pdf

#1 New York Times Bestseller Over 10 million copies sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek. There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

Author : Ellen Javernick
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0761456864

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What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick Pdf

"Text first published in 1990 by Children's Press, Inc."

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780731815296

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The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : International broadcasting
ISBN : UCAL:C2605004

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London Calling by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ashton Applewhite
Publisher : Celadon Books
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781250297242

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This Chair Rocks by Ashton Applewhite Pdf

Author, activist, and TED speaker Ashton Applewhite has written a rousing manifesto calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on the basis of age. In our youth obsessed culture, we’re bombarded by media images and messages about the despairs and declines of our later years. Beauty and pharmaceutical companies work overtime to convince people to purchase products that will retain their youthful appearance and vitality. Wrinkles are embarrassing. Gray hair should be colored and bald heads covered with implants. Older minds and bodies are too frail to keep up with the pace of the modern working world and olders should just step aside for the new generation. Ashton Applewhite once held these beliefs too until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces her journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. Explaining the roots of ageism in history and how it divides and debases, Applewhite examines how ageist stereotypes cripple the way our brains and bodies function, looks at ageism in the workplace and the bedroom, exposes the cost of the all-American myth of independence, critiques the portrayal of elders as burdens to society, describes what an all-age-friendly world would look like, and offers a rousing call to action. It’s time to create a world of age equality by making discrimination on the basis of age as unacceptable as any other kind of bias. Whether you’re older or hoping to get there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride! “Wow. This book totally rocks. It arrived on a day when I was in deep confusion and sadness about my age. Everything about it, from my invisibility to my neck. Within four or five wise, passionate pages, I had found insight, illumination, and inspiration. I never use the word empower, but this book has empowered me.” —Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author

Author : Rob Kenney
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780063075030

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Dad, How Do I? by Rob Kenney Pdf

“Like the YouTube channel, this is a touching yet informative guide for those seeking fatherly advice, or even a few good dad jokes.” — Library Journal

Author : James Clear
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735211308

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Atomic Habits by James Clear Pdf

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 20 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; design your environment to make success easier; get back on track when you fall off course; ...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.