Thought for the Day
"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." - William Shakespeare
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Today’s Must-read is an absorbing, addictive, dark thriller
The Girl who played with fire by Steig Larsson The thriller of the decade - Evene.fr. Warning - addictive thriller. All who taste it get hooked! - Pascale Frey, Elle. When a writer delivers such a complex and fascinating portrayal like that of Lisbeth Salander all we can do is bow down in gratitude. It […]
National Black Book Festival Will Attract Wide Audience
Dozens of authors and thousands of readers will converge on Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center on May 16 and 17 for the National Black Book Festival. Featured authors will include Roland S. Martin (Speak Brother! A Black Man's View of America), Mary B. Morrison (Noire, Single Husbands) and Persia Walker (Harlem Redux, Darkness and […]
Thought for the Day
"The power to move the world is in the subconscious mind." -- William James
Thought for the Day
"Fun is about as good a habit as there is." Jimmy Buffett…………………………………………………………………… Do I have to forfeit a life of quality in order to make my dreams of abundance come true? No, it turns out. The answer is a resounding no. Neither my family, my spirit, nor my health has to pay in order for […]
Open up your heart – with music
Playing or listening to music can create a feeling of well being, which affects the vascular system. -- If you didn't catch the white coat and the stethoscope, you might take Dr. Mike Miller for a middle-aged rocker, roaming the halls of the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. For years, Miller, a research […]
Today’s book is about babies, it’s funny and it’s great for older kids as well
Lazy Little Loafers by Susan Orleon Ever experienced stroller envy? Ever wished you were applauded just for walking across a room? Ever wanted to loaf about the park on a blanket in the middle of a school day with nothing on your agenda but being relaxed and happy? Then you should be a baby. They’ve […]
Public Speaking – Tips on Selecting the Type of Speech to Use
There are two types of speeches used in public speaking, either you are “selling” something or you are “telling” something. The type of speech you select will depend on the reason you are presenting, and the nature of your audience. In public speaking selecting the right type of speech will increase the effectiveness of your […]
Enter a different world in “Anathem” by Neal Stephenson
Anathem by Neal Stephenson Anathem, the latest invention by the New York Times bestselling author of Cryptonomicon and The Baroque Cycle, is a magnificent creation: a work of great scope, intelligence, and imagination that ushers readers into a recognizable—yet strangely inverted—world. ... more Amazon price $19.97
Do your goals have enough gravity?
Big goals are not only more fun and exciting; they carry more weight than small ones. Ambitious, serious, “weighty goals” have attraction power. They attract others into the process and magnetize ideas and resources. Big goals pull you along. They pull you through the difficult times and help you remain diligent. They inspire you to […]
