Winner: Man Booker Prize 2008 by Aravind Adiga In this darkly comic début novel set in India, Balram, a chauffeur, murders his employer, justifying his crime as the act of a "social entrepreneur." In a series of letters to the Premier of China, in anticipation of the leader’s upcoming visit to Balram’s homeland, the […]
Recently, I've become aware of some emerging trends regarding presentation styles and have recognized some individuals who seem to be at the forefront of these trends. Stylistically, these trends often involve rapid, compact presentations spoken over carefully chosen words and imagery to punctuate the points being made. These 'cut the crap' style presentations can be […]
"Walk in balance with one foot in your spiritual understanding and one foot in your physical world of accomplishment." -- Lynn V. Andrews …………………………………………………………………… Resource for the Week How to Master the Art of Doing it Now and Eliminate the Dread of Procrastination Will you complete this new year's resolution? Did you complete last year's? […]
This year, we’ve created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. And the 2009 edition will have two gatefold spreads and over 20 pages of special records all with 3-D photos, which can be viewed with enclosed 3-D glasses!! Click here for more information how to get the […]
This year, we've created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. And the 2009 edition will have two gatefold spreads and over 20 pages of special records all with 3-D photos, which can be viewed with enclosed 3-D glasses!! Click here for more information how to get the […]
for Kids!: Be the Leanest, Fittest Family on the Block! This small colorful book tells you very simply which food choices are the right ones. It not only tells you, but also shows you with hundreds of color photos. Although it is supposedly for kids, the information is useful -- and fascinating -- for anyone. […]
It's a new year. So how will 2009 be different for you? How will YOU be different? What will you change, and what will you nurture and cultivate? To finish the year well, you need to START well. The first few weeks set the pace for the entire year to come. How will you plan […]
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Anais Nin
A man at a dinner party admits that he married his first wife "because, well, you have to get married sometime, right?" (Actually, you don't.) A composer who sets music to blockbuster films complains that they are too commercial, but is unwilling to forego such movies' wide audiences and big paychecks for work on more […]
