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A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE FOR THE GENERATIONS This timeless masterpiece, teeming with colorful characters, unexpected plot twists, and Dickens' vivid rendering of the vast tapestry of mid-Victorian England, Great Expectations is considered by many to be Dickens' finest novel. It continues to enthrall new generations of readers Dickens tells the story of humble, orphaned Philip Pirrip (Pip), the book's narrator, who is taken under the wing of the reclusive, embittered, eccentric jilted bride, Miss Havisham-only to blindly give his heart to the dowager's beautiful but haughty ward, Estella. As Pip unravels the truth behind his own 'great expectations' we follow him through this gripping tale of crime and guilt, revenge and reward, and love and loss. His thrilling adventures are set in a suspenseful story of aspirations and moral redemption, and we watch him develop from a boy of shallow dreams into a gentleman, as he discovers the truth about himself. Written in the last decade of Dickens' life, Great Expectations was believed by many critics to be his finest. Praised it for its masterful plot, it rises above the melodrama of some of his earlier works and his psychologically realistic characters, including the kindly blacksmith Joe Gargery, the fearful and fearsome convict Abel Magwitch, the eccentric Miss Haversham and the beautiful Estella, Pip's good-hearted roommate Herbert Pocket and the pompous Pumblechookare are deeper and more interesting that those of his earlier novels. Dickens has created a shrewd insight into real life.

Beowulf is one of the most universally studied of the English classics, and considered to be the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The title character is a warrior with superhuman strength who honors his king by performing glorious deeds, the first of which is to rescue the royal house of Denmark from two violent monsters. After killing them, he returns triumphantly and rules his people wisely as their King for 50 years, before he is again called upon to combat a dragon terrorizing the countryside. Despite knowing that he will most likely not survive the long and terrible fight, he helps kill the venomous dragon but is mortally wounded from a bite on the neck. His death is seen not as tragic, but as befitting the end of a good hero's life. Presented in an authoritative prose translation, this 6th century tale of heroism and sacrifice ranges from fierce action sequences to detailed portrayals of court life and combines mythical elements, pagan and Christian sensibilities, and actual historical figures. It is thought to be an earnest reflection of social and moral dilemmas presented in a tone of sustained grandeur.

Smoley interweaves ideas from great thinkers such as Epicurus, Hobbes, Freud, Machiavelli, and Tolstoy with his own dry and irreverent wisdom, gleaned from forty years of spiritual study and practice (and real-world experience), to show how to live happily, successfully, and meaningfully.

Brian Tracy can show you how to develop this kind of motivation on-demand, sustain it through the difficult periods of life, and instill this motivation so intricately into your daily life that you make the very idea of motivation unnecessary. That¿s when you become UNSTOPPABLE!

This classic satirical novel, written by Jonathan Swift and first published in 1726, is an awesome adventure that has made Gulliver's Travels a favorite book of readers for over 250 years.

Candide is the absurdly melodramatic story of a young man, Candide, living a sheltered life who clings desperately to "the best of all possible worlds," one which is abruptly interrupted by a series of painfully disillusioning events that set him off on a wide-ranging journey.

Larry Winget is NOT against starting your own business or becoming an entrepreneur. He is against doing it the wrong way, with no plan, little preparation and only your passion to rely on.In this new book from successful entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Larry Winget, you'll learn the TRUTH about what you really need to know before you go into business, so you can stay in business. Forget passion, motivation, “loving what you do”, etc. Those things matter, but only a little. What really matters is finding a problem and solving it, serving your customer better than the competition, knowing how to sell and managing your time, resources and employees.According to Larry Winget, there are scores of "so-called" experts on entrepreneurship out there who have never run a successful business themselves, and yet they are peddling endless motivational cliche's about how YOU can be successful. Cliches like: "Just find a business you love, and the money will follow!"; "Become an entrepreneur because of the freedom it gives you!"'; "Become an entrepreneur so you can 'change the world!'"; "Believe it and you can achieve it!"; "Teamwork is the key to making your business a success!"; "For entrepreneurs to win in the social media world, they need to 'get clicks' and make bold, even shocking claims"; and so much more.Larry has another word for these cliches: LIES! And if you are thinking of starting your own business, and you have bought into any of these lies, Larry implores you to keep your day job, so you don't lose your shirt!You will not only be asked the tough questions in this book, you’ll get the answers. Questions like: Is your business necessary? What problem does it solve? What need does it fill? What pain does it alleviate? What tangible benefit will the customer receive? What should I charge? What gives you the right to be in business?Learn how to: Hire and fire Manage employees according to the core values of honesty, integrity and more Serve your customer the way they want to be served Sell…no skill is more important Create value in the mind of the customer “Circle the Wagons” and defend yourself and your business when it all goes to HellThis "tell it like it is" tour de force in business preparation and business survival is the toolkit you need before you quit your day job, and start your journey to true entrepreneurial success!

This work of historical fiction is considered to be a masterpiece of American literature and a classic moral study.

Jules Verne¿s classic science fiction novel, Journey to the Center of the Earth, takes readers deep below the world¿s surface and inside the author¿s inventive, visionary mind.

>/b> Written in 1847 this English literature classic is set somewhere in the north of England during the reign of King George III.  It chronicles the different stages of a woman's life from child through adulthood, and approaches the topics of class, sexuality, religion and feminism. The main character, Jane Eyre, is an impoverished orphan who possesses neither exceptional beauty nor captivating charm. She must rely only on her powers of perception and diligence as she conducts herself with dignity, energized by her strong passion.The focus is on the gradual unfolding of Jane's moral and spiritual sensibility as we follow her in her journey from the custody of cruel relatives, to an oppressive boarding school, to a troubled career as a governess. Jane's assignment at Thornfield Hall introduces us to the proud and cynical master of the house, Edward Rochester, who harbors a scandalous secret and draws us deeper into a riveting exploration of the mysteries and conditions of the human heart. Jane’s insistence upon emotional equality with him suggests a feminist viewpoint, while her solitary status causes us to consider the problems of growing up as a social outsider. This compelling novel revolutionized the art of fiction through its intimate first-person narrative, where actions and events are enhanced and colored by a psychological intensity. Jane Eyre, along with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, is one of the most famous romance novels of all time.Author Charlotte Brontë has been called the 'first historian of the private consciousness' and the literary ancestor of writers like James Joyce and Marcel Proust.

THE CLASSIC NOVEL OF ONE MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING HAS DELIGHTED, INSPIRED, AND INFLUENCED GENERATIONS

Widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the English language, William Shakespeare wrote the tragedy, Julius Caesar in 1599. It is one of several plays written by Shakespeare based on true events from Roman history. It portrays the conspiracy against Caesar, a Roman dictator, his assassination and its aftermath. Although the play is named after him, Julius Caesar is not the main character in the play's action. In fact, he appears in only three scenes, and is killed at the beginning of the third act. The play's protagonist is Marcus Brutus, and the central psychological drama is his struggle between the conflicting demands of honor, patriotism, and friendship. The play depicts the moral dilemma of Brutus as he joins a conspiracy led by Cassius to murder Julius Caesar to prevent him from becoming dictator of Rome. Shakespeare tells this story of the murder of the emperor and the gruesome aftermath as ancient Rome is thrust into a period of civil war, and the republic which the conspirators sought to preserve is lost forever. Throughout, Shakespeare explores the effect of power and trust across many characters, those who have it and those who are hungry for it. His richness of detail and the complexity of his characters along with the many memorable lines offering guidance on how to go about building a network of friends and an army of enemies help make this one of the most analyzed and performed of Shakespeare's plays.

A SHERLOCK HOLMES SUPERNATURAL ADVENTURE The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of four crime novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, his face distorted with shock and horror, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are faced with a sinister and difficult puzzle. A fearsome creature stalks the wild and barren hills of Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country. Is it a demon from the spirit world? Will it defeat their skill and courage? Who is the tall, mysterious figure seen lurking on the moor at night? The story is inspired by the legend of a horrifying hound of supernatural origin which was said to persecute all members of the Baskerville family from generation to generation. Can Holmes save the new owner of Baskerville Hall from the ancient family curse or will the hound claim yet another victim? Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 -1930) was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle was a prolific writer and his other works included fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. In order to deflect publishers' demands for more Holmes stories, he raised his price intending to discourage them, but found they were willing to pay even the large sums he asked. As a result, he became one of the best-paid authors of his time.

James Joyce's first major work, Dubliners provides a fascinating snapshot of early 20th century life in Ireland, bringing his city to the world for the first time.

A CLASSIC TALE OF SHIPWRECK AND SURVIVAL Widely regarded as the first English novel, Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, is one of the most popular adventure stories and most published books in history. This beautifully designed novel of human endurance set in a faraway land is packed with suspense, enchanting detail and daring heroics. Unfolding over a 30 year period, this classic tale of shipwreck and survival is a timeless celebration of hard work, patience, ingenuity, and undaunting courage and is one of the great works of Western civilization. In his own words, Robinson Crusoe, a castaway who was marooned on a remote tropical island for 28 years tells of the terrible storm that drowned all his shipmates and left him struggling to create a life for himself in the wilderness. Crusoe becomes self-sufficient using material salvaged from shipwrecks as he learns to make pottery, grow crops, build a house and domesticate livestock. He must overcome despair, doubt, and self-pity as he encounters cannibals, earthquakes, and mutineers. His many adventures include his rescue of a native who has escaped from cannibals. Naming him Friday, the day he was found, he becomes Crusoe's trusted companion and servant. The two share a variety of adventures including a fierce battle with cannibals. They recapture a mutinous ship and return to England. An instant success when first published in 1719, over the years Robinson Crusoe has inspired countless imitations along with numerous sequels and adaptations for stage, film, and television. The plot is believed to be partly based on the real-life experiences of Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk.

Positive influence (without authority) is the superpower that most people never learn to use at work.Millions of subject-matter experts, functional leaders, requirements gatherers, and problem solvers have opportunities to influence every day. Instead, too often they merely respond to requests and take orders from their stakeholders. By not exercising their unknown superpower, they miss opportunities to break down silos, improve collaboration, and accelerate the best decisions for the organization.Organizations desperately need more positive leadership and influence to innovate, solve big challenges and develop healthy culture. If more people could discover how to use their superpower, they’d not only drive impact, but they would elevate their own perceived self-worth, leading to higher engagement and better mental and emotional wellbeing.What do people do instead of using their untapped superpower?When attempting to influence without much leverage, most people employ logical arguments and repeated pressure. They build a rational case and keep asking.But that rarely works. Facts, arguments and pressure don’t work well trying to influence social/emotional creatures.As Dale Carnegie said, “When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.”This book is designed to help people discover the most impactful approach to influencing without authority, coercion, manipulation or force. It is a practical guide to influence that builds trust and relationships. It provides clear patterns and mental models, grounded in neuroscience, for communicating in a way that generates engagement, buy-in and cooperation.Anyone trying to influence without using “leverage” or “control” will benefit from this book. It’s especially suited for influencing in today’s fast-paced organizations where so many people have the ability to influence change, even if they don’t have the biggest title or the most political capital.Other books on leadership, influence and trust, offer broad strategies, theories and truisms, but this book provides something more practical and applicable: Proven mental models and communication patterns that can be utilized in nearly every communication. It’s based on Dale Carnegie Training’s over 10-years of workshop, laboratory, and field testing with thousands of professionals across the world in multiple cultures and languages, from small organizations to large multi-national, from non-profit to for-profit, from government to the private sector. It provides hands on structure and guidance for things like what to write in an email, how to ask the best question in a conversation to unlock new thinking, how to explain a controversial idea, and how to communicate when someone pushes back on you.If you want to learn to utilize your superpower of influence, you have to figure out how to. It's not self-help, it’s how-to.

Have you wanted to build a life of financial freedom, but struggle to see results? From entrepreneurs to corporate executives, professionals and freelancers, virtually everyone can benefit from improving their wealth mindset. In The World Class Wealth Mindset: Four Pillars to Building Personal Freedom, Elite Coach and Mindset Mentor Arash Vossoughi identifies the four pillars that support the world-class mindset of wealth. When you refine your self image, raise your standards, develop a positive mental attitude, and cultivate the habits of discipline, wealth and financial freedom must follow. As the creator of the Millionaire Mastermind and 7-Figure Self-Image programs, Arash has inspired individuals in over 2 dozen countries to achieve new levels of confidence, discipline, leadership, and revenue. From this extensive experience, in The World Class Wealth Mindset: Four Pillars to Building Personal Freedom, Arash will show you how to: Raise your standard Apply consistent discipline Reverse engineer your goals Use the tools and step-by-step instruction that allow you to take massive action Maximize and expedite quantum leap resultsAnd more...It's time to level up your life. It's time to develop a World Class Mindset. As Co-Founder and President of Voss Coaching Co. Arash Vossoughi has made it his purpose in life to help individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve personal freedom.

It's time to build your fortune! If your goal is to have your passive income exceed your active income so that you're free to do what you love, meaning you work because you love to, not because you have to, then let John Demartini teach you the proven psychology and strategies for wealth building. He offers inspiring insights on how to master the inner mindset of wise investing, effective and efficient strategies for creating money making opportunities, a step by step pathway for amassing a great fortune, and the truth about instant gratifying speculations fantasies. Demartini created these 9 financial mastery tools to help you build your fortune: Nine essential questions to know the answer determining if you are truly committed to wealth building and financial independence. Six steps to wealth building that raise the probability of you following through the proven strategies of wealth building. Dr John Demartini's Forced Accelerated Savings and Investment Techniques. The differences between saving, investing and speculating, including non-zero sum gains. The proven key to increasing profit margins. The compound interest effect which is often overlooked by most who claim to be investors. The mindset of the wealthy entrepreneur and their hierarchy of values. Individual trouble shooting to help you breakthrough previous conscious or unconscious beliefs that are misleading and limiting. The subordination effect and how it can hold youWhether you want to scale up or start a new business, whatever stage your business evolution is at, this book will teach you how to have an ever expanding source of income, to be saved and invested to build your financial independence.

A 2014 Harris Poll involving over 2000 people found that almost half of the respondents indicated that they would rather do any unpleasant activity (e.g. go to the Department of Motor Vehicles) than attend a project "status meeting." A recent survey by Salary.com found that "too many meetings" was rated the number one time-waster in the office by 47% of respondents. One analysis estimates that the cost of meetings in the US alone is $1.4 trillion per year, equaling close to 10% of the US GDP. Every day in the US there are fifty-five million meetings, and a substantial percentage of them are inefficient time-wasters. To address this problem of meetings that suck, this book is designed to be a practical guide for managers and leaders who want to maximize the effectiveness of time spent with their teams and colleagues. This book will help you improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the meetings that you run. Status meetings Tactical meetings Strategic planning meetings Problem-solving meetings Project team meetings Informational meetings Social connection meetings>The authors are both trainers at the world-renowned Center for Creative Leadership where they work with senior executives to help them be more effective in their leadership. They've worked with teams and executives at companies like Subaru, T. Rowe Price, NASA, and the US Joint Special Forces University.

Are you an entrepreneur looking to achieve 7-figure success? Look no further than The 7-Figure Machine: Your Ultimate Roadmap to Endless Earnings and Financial Freedom. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Noah St. John, known worldwide as "The Father of AFFORMATIONS(R)" and "The Mental Heath Coach to The Stars" shares his insider secrets and proven tactics to help you maximize your online earnings and achieve your financial goals. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a successful online entrepreneur, Noah reveals his legendary plug-and-play strategies to build your own 7-figure online empire, regardless of your industry or niche. Here are just some of the things you'll discover in The 7-Figure Machine: The ONE mindset shift you need to make to start thinking like a successful online entrepreneur. How to identify profitable niches that are in high demand and low competition. The secrets to creating high-converting sales funnels that generate massive revenue. Insider traffic strategies to drive targeted visitors to your website without breaking the bank. How to create and market digital products that sell like hotcakes. How to leverage social media and other platforms to build your brand and authority in your niche. Hidden tactics to optimize your business for maximum profitability and long-term success.Whether you're looking to scale your existing business or launch a new one, The 7-Figure Machine provides the hard-won roadmap to financial freedom and success. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from one of the most successful online entrepreneurs and take your business to the next level. Claim your copy of The 7-Figure Machine today!

In Happy Warriors, iconic voice of esoteric spirituality Mitch Horowitz provides an enthralling literary survey of the lives and ideas of the most remarkable figures in positive-mind spirituality, opening a fresh window on the history and practice of New Thought.Writing with drama, erudition, and practical, hands-on ideas, Mitch reconsiders popular icons including Napoleon Hill, Neville Goddard, Wallace D. Wattles, Emile Coué, Joseph Murphy, Florence Scovel Shinn, and more.Mitch also writes about deeply influential figures who have never before been historically profiled, including Magic of Believing author Claude M. Bristol, Psycho-Cybernetics author Maxwell Maltz, and remarkable mind-body physician Ainslie Mears. Mitch further captures the work, ideas—and controversies—of socially significant voices including Oral Roberts and Norman Vincent Peale.Happy Warriors is a breakthrough work that reassesses the leading minds of popular metaphysics in a grounded, meticulous, and practical light.“Mitch is a wonderful bridge connecting these ethereal, misunderstood, eyeroll-y subjects with a great methodology and with a great way of articulating them.”—Duncan Trussell, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour “Horowitz effortlessly navigates between believer and critic.”—Zack Kruse, Mutant Graveyard, Substack “The thinking man’s mage.”—Douglas Rushkoff, Team Human

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary quickly became a bestseller in its category back in 2015. Now, in this updated and revised edition--which now contains the 600 most important words you need to master--you'll quickly learn why this title has been such a positive impact in the personal and professional lives of tens of thousands in the English-speaking world. As Dan Strutzel asserts in the introduction, numerous studies show that those people with large vocabularies are smarter, wealthier and happier than the average person--and substantially so. And here's the best news of all, a large vocabulary is not tied to your social status, your genes or even your education level. It is a skill that can be learned--and it takes only 30 days. And since the original book was written, as technology has advanced further---from the smartphone to Artificial Intelligence, some people have speculated that the need for a vast vocabulary will reduce in importance. But, according to Dan Strutzel, nothing could be further from the truth. He argues in the new edition that, due to technology's ability to "flatten" the distinction between individuals, the art of personal communication via a rich vocabulary will be one of the ways to truly distinguish yourself from the masses. The new edition contains the original, most impactful 500 words which cover many topics from persuading others, relationships, financial issues, science and technology, and more words that ensure you will be a great conversationalist and rise fast in your chosen profession. And, best of all, you'll be provided with an additional 100 words which, according to research, have become particularly important in the last 8 years, particularly since the worldwide pandemic. Those words will cover topics like the new world of virtual work, health topics, Artificial Intelligence, and much more! Research shows that learning new words has an exponential effect on the size of your vocabulary---since learning one word, naturally produces an association between two to three more words. In short, after listening to and applying the system in this 30-day program, you will not only have a bigger vocabulary--you will have a brighter future!

In this life-changing book, Zig will show you how to unleash your own hidden potential.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or working for a company, you're in business for yourself. You are selling products and services. You have to persuade buyers-employers as well as customers-that what you're offering is worth more than what they're paying. In this lively, concise, but thorough guide to the basic principles of business, Brian Tracy takes you through the skills you need to succeed, no matter who you are or what you're doing. You'll learn: The four communication styles and how to talk to each one. How to negotiate for a better deal on anything. Why you need to know how to sell. How to double your efficiency at work. Whether you have what it takes to start your own business. How to use other people's money to leverage yourself to success. How to gain access to your own creative genius. The art of managing money. A sure track to financial independence. The quickest and surest ways to make your fortune in real estate. And much, much more.Business success doesn't come from luck. As Brian shows, it's the result of setting clear, written goals and outlining precise steps for accomplishing them. Distilling decades of business and consulting experience, Brian provides a concentrated and high-powered dose of business expertise that will help you reach your highest aims.

FEEL ALIVE AND CONNECTED ONCE AGAIN!Lonely No More: The Astonishing Power of Inner Bonding takes the reader on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and personal transformation, exploring the often-conflicting relationship between the false beliefs of the ego wounded self, how those false beliefs leave a person lonely and disconnected, and how to achieve true spiritual connection. Through engaging narratives and practical exercises, this book offers valuable insights into achieving a balanced, fulfilling relationship with both the self and the Divine.Throughout the book, I explore various spiritual principles and misconceptions that often hinder individuals from accessing the ever-present love and wisdom that is here for all of us. By debunking common myths, I equip readers with the tools and knowledge needed to break free from limiting beliefs and foster spiritual growth.Here¿s a sampling of what you will learn: The difference between getting and sharing love. The difference between self-responsibility and self-sacrifice. The difference tween our true soul self and our ego wounded self. A road map for healing loneliness by promoting self-awareness, inner healing and personal responsibility. Healing other related conditions like anxiety, depression, shame, addictions and relationship problems.The opposite of loneliness is not a never-ending blissful, happy, problem-free state. It is feeling alive and connected once again. The ability to feel deeply, to express the gamut of one¿s emotions in a healthy way, and to connect to yourself, others and life overall to address challenges and triumphs in a way that says ¿yes¿ to life, is the goal of this book.

Navigating your life's journey just became a lot more straightforward - and fun. Dr. Jay Scott Neale was a natural-born teacher who empowers you with clarity and humor to discover the positive purpose that waits patiently within you. This dynamic guide to affirmative prayer and forgiveness helps you release every idea you think holds you back. Dissolve guilt, unworthiness and powerlessness and let vibrant energy, creativity and joy fill your life. As one reader said: With simplicity, clarity and a divine sense of humor, this book is more than a map...it's an everlasting compass meant for a lifetime...yours!. Testimonials/Reviews: "A wonderful reminder of how powerful we really are....roll the stone away and be born to your true magnificence." - Paul Williams, Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning songwriter and actor "A valuable contribution that inspires its readers to live in Principle." - Dr. Jim Turrell, author of The Secret According to JesusDr. Jay Scott Neale was a student of Science of Mind for over 60 years, even studying alongside Ernest Holmes' brother, Dr. Fenwicke L. Holmes. In addition to being a celebrated author, Neale was the founder of CSL-Fremont, a sought-after speaker, and a regular contributor to Creative Thought Magazine. He received numerous awards, including Minister Meritorious, Minister of the Year and the Ernest Holmes Legacy Award for sharing his wealth of wisdom over more than half a century.

Why do people work? This appears to be a very simple and obvious question. And when we ask this question to people, we usually get a simple and seemingly obvious answer - "DUH! They want to get a paycheck." The wise and insightful leader will go beyond this obvious response and come to grips with the fact that there are more complex and hidden human needs within the human spirit. There are most likely thousands of leadership books written to equip leaders to develop the skills and behaviors necessary to encourage their teams to achieve goals and purposes. However, the primary focus of this book is to assist leaders in looking deeper into the expectations and motivations of the people they serve. So as the organization is achieving its strategic plans and objectives, it is also meeting the critical needs and ambitions of its most important essential resources, better known as its human resources. In businesses and organizations today, everything begins and ends with leadership. The leaders, who go beyond the obvious to uncover these critical hidden expectations of their employees, are able to create a culture of engagement and retention where employees not only give you their hands but, most importantly, their hearts. The return on investment for this effort is that the leader will earn their employees' best effort. Therefore, when you know your employees "why" game, they will bring their "A-game."

A book of true stories of how people helped Joe when he was broke, unknown, unpublished, and with no evidence that he would ever be a success. Joe makes his home in Austin, Texas.