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Inspirational Adventurer Warren Macdonald.
Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Inspirational Speaker, Warren is the worlds first and only double above knee amputee mountain climber. Warren has climbed both Kilimanjaro and El Capitan, has appeared on Larry King Live and Oprah, and continues to lead a life of extreme adventure. http://www.warren-macdonald.com/
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The nominees for the 2008-2009 Stellar Teen Book Award, British Columbia's Teen Reader's Choice Award have been announced. Among the many titles nominated are The Bonemender's Oath and Tell, both from Orca Soundings. The winner will be announced in May after teen readers across the province vote. For a complete list of nominees, visit the Stellar Award Web site. more » » »
by Marilynne Robinson
Set in the same time and place of Robinson's 2005 Pulitzer Prize-winner Gilead, this companion piece examines the parallel story of the dying Reverend Boughton, his dutiful daughter Glory, and prodigal son Jack. It is a beautiful novel, an elegant variation on the parable of the prodigal son's return. In giving an ancient drama of grace and perdition such a strong domestic setup, Robinson stakes a fierce claim to a divine recognition behind the rituals of home.
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"All major mystical traditions have recognized that there is a paradox at the heart of the journey of return to Origin. ...Put simply, this is that we are already what we seek, and that what we are looking for on the Path with such an intensity of striving and passion and discipline is already within and around us at all moments.”
Andrew Harvey
Have you talked in front of many people? Have you wondered what to do in order to get your ideas across?
Any public speaker who has faced a crowd of listeners knows that humor has a great effect and brings out a point like nothing else. I have talked to many presenters and all of them say they have a number of jokes up their sleeve, as well as visual gags -- CARTOONS.... more
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There are three ingredients in the good life: learning, earning and yearning.
- Christopher Morley
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Looking for ideas for Halloween?
I have put together some costume ideas, a list of books and poems to share, kids’ crafts, gift suggestions, teaching resources, fiction activities, colouring pages, DVDs and games. Start here… http://www.consultpivotal.com/halloween.htm
More so than any other professional skill, improving your public speaking skills will give you the most benefit in your career whether you’re employed, self-employed or unemployed. Even if you don’t regularly speak to groups, the skills that it takes to communicate effectively to groups and the confidence that you’ll gain will automatically help you in interpersonal situations. So here are the top three reasons why you should improve your speaking skills.
There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem DVD
Taped on-location in Concord, Massachusetts, this DVD features internationally acclaimed author and lecturer Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, who shows you how you can find a “spiritual solution to every problem.”
