While many engineering books speak to “doing” engineering, precious few focus on the concept of “being” an engineer. Hence, this book, which is a reflection on the human side of engineering. The contents are drawn from two different, but parallel, columns Ron Britton wrote for the Keystone Professional, the official magazine of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (formerly the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba). The Thoughts on Design column started in 2001 as a...

Gold, Silver, & Copper is an offshoot from Novelty, Words of Passion for Her, and Black, Gray, & White, The Transformation of Her Heart. The Purpose of these books is to bring enlightenment, humor, and passion for those who love poetry. The Insight is timeless without limits. I have experienced many types of relationships, both good and not so good. But the lessons learned have been invaluable. My hopes and prayers are that these books will bring healing and comfort to the broken hearted.

Black, Gray, and White is part of a trio called "Noveltry." This book will be the second in the series. I hope to stir the intriguing interest of the poet's readers by giving them some suspense and some thought-provoking memories of their own experiences. This is the first-of-a-kind style of writing which I hope will mesmerize the hearts of many.

What is real, lasting happiness? How does one achieve it? And why are so many people holding themselves back? At the heart of this profound, simple, beautiful book is the wisdom of Mildred Newman and Bernard Berkowitz, married psychoanalysts who encourage readers to both love themselves and to confront life’s hardest truths. A classic for more than three decades, How to Be Your Own Best Friend has already changed millions of lives. Now, open up your mind, and let it change yours.

In 2010, at age 36, while going through yet another agonizing breakup, Bryan had an epiphany: He knew nothing useful about how to do intimate relationship well. In that moment of painful realization he vowed to never suck at intimacy again. Thus began an extraordinary journey into the realms of love, sex, relationship. In Summer 2015, with already legions of readers all over the world following his adventures, his essay “Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her)” went viral, exploding to over a ...

As a result of her own experience with many kind of loss, Stephanie Ericsson offers an intimate, profoundly touching guide for those in grief, legitimizing the complex and often taboo emotions we all feel when loss transforms our lives. In Companion Through the Darkness, Stephanie Ericsson defines grief as "the constant reawakening that things are now different." Using a very simple format -- which combines excerpts from her own diary writings with brief essays -- she vividly spe...

You are the pilot of your life, whether or not your life will either fly or crash it is totally up to you. You need to know that in order to be strong pain is needed, and that failure is truly success if you decide to gain more wisdom and strength from it. Your life is a treasure and you are like a special asset on earth because there is no one else on earth who can offer the main quality only you can bring in this life. Always be yourself and never let anything or anyone tell you otherwis...

In this deeply evocative collection of 88 poems, the author takes readers through a raw and transformative journey, beginning with the heartache of divorce and navigating the complexities of dating, love, and personal growth. With lyrical depth and emotional precision, each poem captures the pain of lost connections, the yearning for understanding, and the longing for healing after heartbreak.All I needed was flowers explores the intricacies of relationships—both romantic and famil...

This chapbook is a collection of poems and sonnets on the topic of spirituality. Writer/poet Danny G shares his personal insights, and memoirs while encouraging you to create change in your life and in the world. You will be intrigued as you ponder these teachings about overcoming challenges, thriving, and seeking inner peace, which surpasses all understanding.

Steel Your Mind is the blueprint that was born out of that epiphany moment.It contains all my tried and tested strategies that will literally transform you into a man of steel, bulletproofing your mind against all your adversities, and achieve your goals at the same time.Be it your career, relationships and health, finance…With this, you'll be able to transform these areas of your life for the better!Here are Just Some of The Things You'll Learn

Looking for the ultimate answer to the age-old question: What is more important in life? Money, Love, Spirituality or Happiness? Look no further! In this thought-provoking and enlightening book, discover a captivating analysis and gain a cognitive awareness of the true essence of life.Prepare to be pleasantly surprised as the author takes you on a journey that challenges your preconceived notions. Contrary to popular belief, the conclusion is not as predictable as ...

When Mardi Kirkland resigned from a corporate management career to start her own business, she told herself she was a macho woman who could accomplish anything. Suddenly instead, she was confronted with a far stronger belief about herself that threatened to sabotage her every move. While this awareness was shocking, she realized it had been running the show most of her life.While wanting to be an authentic person, she, instead, was consumed with thinking and saying what she thought...