Harness the power of your breath to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.For anyone in search of peace, clarity, and calm, Breathwork is an all-levels handbook of breathwork techniques—the practice of combining breathing exercises with meditation.Decrease anxiety, foster energy, and build awareness using breathwork traditions.• Covers foundational breathing techniques from a range of traditions—including Zen...

Andrew Smart wants you to sit and do nothing much more often—and he has the science to explain why At every turn, we’re pushed to do more faster, more efficiently: that drumbeat resounds throughout our wage-slave society. Multitasking is not only a virtue, it’s a necessity. But Autopilot argues that slackers may have the last laugh. It makes a compelling case—backed by science—that filling life with activity at work and at home actually hurts your brain. Autopilot is a witty, informative, ...

Biobanks are proliferating rapidly worldwide because they are powerful tools and organisational structures for undertaking medical research. By linking samples to data on the health of individuals, it is anticipated that biobanks will be used to explore the relationship between genes, environment and lifestyle for many diseases, as well as the potential of individually-tailored drug treatments based on genetic predisposition. However, they also raise considerable challenges for existing le...

THE 1970S - THE LAST DECADE WHEN EVERY FAN OF EVERY CLUB COULD WISH FOR THE STARS.For supporters of provincial lightweights like Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, their wishes came true in the seventies when they landed the Division One title. It was the decade of the underdog - when the FA Cup was still football's Holy Grail and teams like Sunderland, Ipswich and Southampton came in from the sticks to produce their own brand of Wembley magic. It is not like that today.It w...

Risk appetite is the amount and type of risk that an organisation is willing to accept, and must take, to achieve its strategic objectives and therefore create value for shareholders and other stakeholders. Core to this definition is that risk is not just about managing potential threats but about exploiting opportunities.Risk appetite impacts all stages of an organisation’s strategy process and is therefore a core determinant of whether or not an organisation succeeds in deliverin...

There is a wide spread belief that it was the private banking sector that caused the current economic crisis. "Greedy" private bankers destabilized the economy, as socialists put it. At the same time, there are many conspiracy theories about central banks around. According to these theories, central banks are controlled by "dark" forces, and these forces caused the crisis of 2008.As a result, most people without a background in economics are very confused. However reality is much s...

"John David's satirical style and clever sense of humor succinctly put in to words, how many of us feel about the electoral process.""This writer is spot on . . . making him one of the biggest dreamers in America at the present time. His writing is eloquent and concise."". . . every American not currently in the 1% should read this book and think hard about the ideas."The Essays for the 99% are the voice of the speechless,...

Did you know the internet is responsible for making more millionaires than any other medium in history?Building a solid online business that generates revenue for you can be extremely lucrative, if it’s done correctly. In fact, there are so many different ways to earn income online and you have the freedom to create your business around those options that suit you best.Perhaps the biggest benefit to generating an income online is that you have the freedom to create multiple...

This book gets you thinking at heart about what a website is supposed to do (turn visitors into customers) and how exactly it does it. Websites are more than simply pretty brochures. It's far better to think of them as "sales machines". And of course, you want your sales machine to work well. This book talks about that!

Branding is complex. This book makes it simpler. And in 1000 words.A book on branding you can read in 15 minutes flat.

There are several benefits to memory improvement techniques. First, people who use these techniques do better at the workplace. Stronger memory makes you detail-oriented. Next, if you're in school or thinking of going back, using memory improvement techniques will ensure that you do well on tests. The mind is like any other muscle. If it's been exercised, it performs better. Improve your memory ASAP.

Seven leadership practices that work. We explain the research behind why each practice works and offer suggestions on how you can use it to improve personal and professional success.Overview of Brain-Based PracticesStrengthen Your Willpower—Use precommitments and replenish your willpower before making key decisions.Monitor Your Thinking—Learn when to trust your gut feelings and when to slow down and involve others in decisions.Make Use of Mistakes—Reflect on...