‘A (self) love letter to those whose brains are beautifully and uniquely different’ Riyadh Khalaf | ‘Books like this are so important’ Rach Idowu When ‘ADHD wife’ Rox and neurotypical husband Rich asked their community of 2.5 million what the biggest ADHD struggle is, the thousands of replies changed everything. As they learned, the real enemy isn’t productivity or focus, but the toxic ADHD core beliefs we’ve internalised. With candour and kindness, they share personal stories to highlight and reframe the 10 big lies that ADHD people believe about themselves . From ‘I am lazy’ to ‘Everybody hates me’ and ‘I quit everything I start’; Small Talk will empower ADHDers and those who love them to navigate life with compassion, humour and hope. Whether you were diagnosed early or are new to the neurospicy community , Small Talk will change your relationship with yourself and others. It will help you to stop being your worst fear-leader, start bigging yourself up, and live your best neurodivergent life . Learn how to: Identify your limiting ADHD beliefs Break free from neurotypical standards Support and understand your ADHDers Adopt a self-kindness mindset Communicate your needs & boundaries Celebrate the joys of ADHD ________________________________ Praise for Dirty Laundry: 'A godsend!' Davina McCall 'Essential for ADHDers and all who love them' 5* reader review 'Life-changing' 5* reader review 'It's not just me! Blew my mind, validated my life ' 5* reader review Soul-soothing for anyone in an ADHD relationship' 5* reader review

'WILL MAKE READERS LONG FOR LAZY DAYS IN RURAL FRANCE' Irish Independent A missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter Bruno's charming village of St Denis. A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a well in an ancient hilltop castle. The young woman, Claudia, had been working in the archives of an eminent French art historian, a crippled Resistance war hero, at his art-filled chateau. As Claudia's White House connections get the US Embassy and the FBI involved, Bruno traces the people and events that led to her fatal accident - or was it murder? Bruno learns that Claudia had been trying to buy the chateau and art collection of her tutor, even while her researches led her to suspect that some of his attributions may have been forged. This takes Bruno down a trail that leads him from the ruins of Berlin in 1945, to France's colonial war in Algeria. The long arm of French history has reached out to find a new victim, but can Bruno identify the killer - and prove his case? ************************************** What readers are saying about The Body in the Castle Well 'I loved the book and strongly recommend it' 5* Reader Review ' Interesting plot, satisfying mystery to solve, accompanied by lovely descriptions of the beautiful Périgord region of France ' 5* Reader Review 'My favourite author ' 5* Reader Review 'As always, a book about Bruno is a delight ' 5* Reader Review ' Another gem . . . One of his very best , not just a good and clever story , but particularly rich in French history ' 5* Reader Review

The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. 'Banks is a phenomenon' William Gibson Lady Sharrow was once the fearless leader of a combat team in one of the sporadic little commercial wars in the vicinity of the planet Golter. Now she is hunted by the Huhsz - a religious cult hellbent on assassinating her - and her only hope of escape is to ­find the last of the apocalyptically powerful Lazy Guns before the Huhsz track her down. Her journey through the exotic Golterian system is a destructive and savage odyssey into her past, and that of her family and of the system itself. Praise for the novels of Iain M. Banks: 'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday 'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian 'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman 'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph Books by Iain M. Banks: Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata The State of the Art Against a Dark Background Feersum Endjinn The Algebraist Also now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks' Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. 'Banks is a phenomenon' William Gibson Lady Sharrow was once the fearless leader of a combat team in one of the sporadic little commercial wars in the vicinity of the planet Golter. Now she is hunted by the Huhsz - a religious cult hellbent on assassinating her - and her only hope of escape is to ­find the last of the apocalyptically powerful Lazy Guns before the Huhsz track her down. Her journey through the exotic Golterian system is a destructive and savage odyssey into her past, and that of her family and of the system itself. Praise for the novels of Iain M. Banks: 'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday 'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian 'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman 'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph Books by Iain M. Banks: Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata The State of the Art Against a Dark Background Feersum Endjinn The Algebraist Also now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks' Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. 'Banks is a phenomenon' William Gibson Lady Sharrow was once the fearless leader of a combat team in one of the sporadic little commercial wars in the vicinity of the planet Golter. Now she is hunted by the Huhsz - a religious cult hellbent on assassinating her - and her only hope of escape is to ­find the last of the apocalyptically powerful Lazy Guns before the Huhsz track her down. Her journey through the exotic Golterian system is a destructive and savage odyssey into her past, and that of her family and of the system itself. Praise for the novels of Iain M. Banks: 'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday 'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian 'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman 'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph Books by Iain M. Banks: Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata The State of the Art Against a Dark Background Feersum Endjinn The Algebraist Also now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks' Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

'WILL MAKE READERS LONG FOR LAZY DAYS IN RURAL FRANCE' Irish Independent A missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter Bruno's charming village of St Denis. A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a well in an ancient hilltop castle. The young woman, Claudia, had been working in the archives of an eminent French art historian, a crippled Resistance war hero, at his art-filled chateau. As Claudia's White House connections get the US Embassy and the FBI involved, Bruno traces the people and events that led to her fatal accident - or was it murder? Bruno learns that Claudia had been trying to buy the chateau and art collection of her tutor, even while her researches led her to suspect that some of his attributions may have been forged. This takes Bruno down a trail that leads him from the ruins of Berlin in 1945, to France's colonial war in Algeria. The long arm of French history has reached out to find a new victim, but can Bruno identify the killer - and prove his case? ************************************** What readers are saying about The Body in the Castle Well 'I loved the book and strongly recommend it' 5* Reader Review ' Interesting plot, satisfying mystery to solve, accompanied by lovely descriptions of the beautiful Périgord region of France ' 5* Reader Review 'My favourite author ' 5* Reader Review 'As always, a book about Bruno is a delight ' 5* Reader Review ' Another gem . . . One of his very best , not just a good and clever story , but particularly rich in French history ' 5* Reader Review

'WILL MAKE READERS LONG FOR LAZY DAYS IN RURAL FRANCE' Irish Independent A missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter Bruno's charming village of St Denis. A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a well in an ancient hilltop castle. The young woman, Claudia, had been working in the archives of an eminent French art historian, a crippled Resistance war hero, at his art-filled chateau. As Claudia's White House connections get the US Embassy and the FBI involved, Bruno traces the people and events that led to her fatal accident - or was it murder? Bruno learns that Claudia had been trying to buy the chateau and art collection of her tutor, even while her researches led her to suspect that some of his attributions may have been forged. This takes Bruno down a trail that leads him from the ruins of Berlin in 1945, to France's colonial war in Algeria. The long arm of French history has reached out to find a new victim, but can Bruno identify the killer - and prove his case? ************************************** What readers are saying about The Body in the Castle Well 'I loved the book and strongly recommend it' 5* Reader Review ' Interesting plot, satisfying mystery to solve, accompanied by lovely descriptions of the beautiful Périgord region of France' 5* Reader Review 'My favourite author ' 5* Reader Review 'As always, a book about Bruno is a delight ' 5* Reader Review ' Another gem . . . One of his very best , not just a good and clever story , but particularly rich in French history ' 5* Reader Review

On a lazy Sunday in 1954, twelve-year-old Jerry Schilling wandered into a Memphis touch football game, only to discover that his team was quarterbacked by a nineteen-year-old Elvis Presley, the local teenager whose first record, "That’s All Right," had just debuted on Memphis radio Jerry and Elvis became fast friends, even as Elvis turned into the world’s biggest star. In 1964, Elvis invited Jerry to work for him as part of his "Memphis Mafia," and Jerry soon found himself living with Elvis full-time in a Bel Air mansion and, later, in his own room at Graceland. Over the next thirteen years Jerry would work for Elvis in various capacities—from bodyguard to photo double to co-executive producer on a karate film. But more than anything else he was Elvis’s close friend and confidant: Elvis trusted Jerry with protecting his life when he received death threats, he asked Jerry to drive him and Priscilla to the hospital the day Lisa Marie was born and to accompany him during the famous "lost weekend" when he traveled to meet President Nixon at the White House. Me and a Guy Named Elvis looks at Presley from a friend’s perspective, offering readers the man rather than the icon—including insights into the creative frustrations that lead to Elvis’s abuse of prescription medicine and his tragic death. Jerry offers never-before-told stories about life inside Elvis’s inner circle and an emotional recounting of the great times, hard times, and unique times he and Elvis shared. These vivid memories will be priceless to Elvis’s millions of fans, and the compelling story will fascinate an even wider audience.

The funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Being driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority? Behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help. In his inspiring - and, at times, funny - guide, Erikson shows how understanding your boss's behavioural tendencies, as well as your own, will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. Using his famous four-colour model, he shows you how to: Decode your boss's or team's behaviour Manage up and handle tricky feedback Boost motivation and productivity across different personalities Communicate effectively in even the most frustrating environments Written with Erikson's signature humour and warmth, Surrounded by Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) will help you deal with hopeless managers and employees to build better relationships at work - and stay sane in the process. Praise for Thomas Erikson: ' Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining ' Publishers Weekly 'A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback... Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider ' Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny...Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work ' Everyone can benefit from this book ' Booklist ' Life changing ' 5-star reader review 'Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review ' Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice ' 5-star reader review ' A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review

In our default state, our brains constantly get in the way of effective communication. They are lazy, angry, immature, and distracted. They can make a difficult conversation impossible. But Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Waldman have discovered a powerful strategy called Compassionate Communication that allows two brains to work together as one. Using brainscans as well as data collected from workshops given to MBA students at Loyola Marymount University, and clinical data from both couples in therapy and organizations helping caregivers cope with patient suffering, Newberg and Waldman have seen that Compassionate Communication can reposition a difficult conversation to lead to a satisfying conclusion. Whether you are negotiating with your boss or your spouse, the brain works the same way and responds to the same cues. The truth, though, is that you don't have to understand how Compassionate Communication works. You just have to do it. Some of the simple and effective takeaways in this book include: • Make sure you are relaxed; yawning several times before (not during) the meeting will do the trick • Never speak for more than 20-30 seconds at a time. After that they other person's window of attention closes. • Use positive speech; you will need at least three positives to overcome the effect of every negative used • Speak slowly; pause between words. This is critical, but really hard to do. • Respond to the other person; do not shift the conversation. • Remember that the brain can only hold onto about four ideas at one time Highly effective across a wide range of settings, Compassionate Communication is an excellent tool for conflict resolution but also for simply getting your point across or delivering difficult news.

The funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Being driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority? Behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help. In his inspiring - and, at times, funny - guide, Erikson shows how understanding your boss's behavioural tendencies, as well as your own, will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. Using his famous four-colour model, he shows you how to: Decode your boss's or team's behaviour Manage up and handle tricky feedback Boost motivation and productivity across different personalities Communicate effectively in even the most frustrating environments Written with Erikson's signature humour and warmth, Surrounded by Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) will help you deal with hopeless managers and employees to build better relationships at work - and stay sane in the process. Praise for Thomas Erikson: ' Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining ' Publishers Weekly 'A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback... Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider ' Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny...Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work ' Everyone can benefit from this book ' Booklist ' Life changing ' 5-star reader review 'Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review ' Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice ' 5-star reader review ' A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review

In our default state, our brains constantly get in the way of effective communication. They are lazy, angry, immature, and distracted. They can make a difficult conversation impossible. But Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Waldman have discovered a powerful strategy called Compassionate Communication that allows two brains to work together as one. Using brainscans as well as data collected from workshops given to MBA students at Loyola Marymount University, and clinical data from both couples in therapy and organizations helping caregivers cope with patient suffering, Newberg and Waldman have seen that Compassionate Communication can reposition a difficult conversation to lead to a satisfying conclusion. Whether you are negotiating with your boss or your spouse, the brain works the same way and responds to the same cues. The truth, though, is that you don't have to understand how Compassionate Communication works. You just have to do it. Some of the simple and effective takeaways in this book include: Make sure you are relaxed; yawning several times before (not during) the meeting will do the trick Never speak for more than 20-30 seconds at a time. After that they other person's window of attention closes. Use positive speech; you will need at least three positives to overcome the effect of every negative used Speak slowly; pause between words. This is critical, but really hard to do. Respond to the other person; do not shift the conversation. Remember that the brain can only hold onto about four ideas at one time Highly effective across a wide range of settings, Compassionate Communication is an excellent tool for conflict resolution but also for simply getting your point across or delivering difficult news.

In Michael Bungay Stanier's The Coaching Habit, coaching becomes a regular, informal part of your day so managers and their teams can work less hard and have more impact.Drawing on years of experience training more than 10,000 busy managers from around the globe in practical, everyday coaching skills, Bungay Stanier reveals how to unlock your peoples' potential. He unpacks seven essential coaching questions to demonstrate how-by saying less and asking more-you can develop coaching methods that produce great results.· Get straight to the point in any conversation with The Kickstart Question· Stay on track during any interaction with The Awe Question· Save hours of time for yourself with The Lazy Question, and hours of time for others with The Strategic Question· Get to the heart of any interpersonal or external challenge with The Focus Question and The Foundation Question· Finally ensure others find your coaching as beneficial as you do with The Learning QuestionA fresh innovative take on the traditional how-to manual, the book combines insider information with research based in neuroscience and behavioural economics, together with interactive training tools to turn practical advice into practiced habits. Witty and conversational, The Coaching Habit takes your work-and your workplace-from good to great."Coaching is an art and it's far easier said than done. It takes courage to ask a question rather than offer up advice, provide and answer, or unleash a solution. giving another person the opportunity to find their own way, make their own mistakes, and create their own wisdom is both brave and vulnerable. In this practical and inspiring book, Michael shares seven transformative questions that can make a difference in how we lead and support. And he guides us through the tricky part-how to take this new information and turn it into habits and a daily practice.-Brené Brown, author of Rising Strong and Daring Greatly.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown comes a contemporary Western romance filled to the brim with: a second chance with a sexy cowboy a gutsy heroine who won't take any bull a heaping helping of genuine down-home Texas twang and a secret that'll change everythingBeau Luckadeau has always been lucky at cards, lucky with cattle, and lucky with land, but he's never been lucky in love. In fact, everything the hunky rancher touches turns to gold—except relationships. Beau hasn't got a lick of sense when it comes to women, and he never could keep his head on straight when love was in the mix. How else could he have let the woman of his dreams slip through his fingers? But maybe his luck's about to change… Milli Torres can mend a fence, pull a calf, or shoot a rattlesnake between the eyes. When she comes to help out at the Lazy Z Ranch, she's horrified to learn that her nearest neighbor is the very man she'd hoped never to lay eyes on again. One night with this cowboy changed everything, and she's not about to make that same mistake again. If Beau ever figures out what really happened on that steamy Louisiana evening, there'll be the devil to pay. But sometimes one thing leads straight to another…and maybe this time around they'll be able to consider themselves the lucky ones. Praise for Bestselling Contemporary Western Romances by Carolyn Brown:"An old-fashioned love story told well… A delight."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars"Sizzling hot and absolutely delectable."—Romance Junkies"Funny, frank, and full of heart… One more welcome example of Brown's Texas-size talent for storytelling."—USA Today Happy Ever After"Alive with humor… Another page-turning joy of a book by an engaging author."—Fresh Fiction

To behold a Hold Raegh on the field of war is to witness a Paragon of his craft at the very pinnacle of his prowess. To rise to the position of Raegh, a Dweghom must reach a value of Aghm determined by the Mnemancers of each hold (considering the population, productivity, history and achievements of the Hold in question) while surpassing all others. In a society as militarized as the Dweghom, there is only one path that can lead to such heights: the craft of war. In the early stages of his prospective career, an aspiring candidate earns his Aghm directly: feats of arms and valor at the trials, and later the field of battle. Rising through the ranks in the military machine of a Dweghom Hold is a very difficult process, riven with physical danger on the battlefield and traps and pitfalls in the advancement as an officer, for, the higher one seeks to rise, the lower he may fall. For this reason, many Dweghom warriors, who have earned the right to command soldiers, chose to forgo the honor and potential advancement, content instead to remain a part of the rank and file. This simple stage eliminates those who lack the drive, ambition and courage to pursue the path of leadership. Once a commander, a Dweghom continues to accrue Aghm through personal skill and valor, but also through the performance of his troops, both on the field of battle and during the interminable drills and patrols that mark the daily routine of a Dweghom Hold. The higher one rises, the greater the proportion of his Aghm is dependent on the performance of his troops, encouraging Dweghom leaders to pay close attention to the individuals under their command, weeding out the inept, lazy and just plain unlucky as it has a direct impact on themselves and their future career. This is the most dangerous stage in the advancement of a Dweghom's career, not just because he must relentlessly push his troops and himself to excellence, but because he must continuously defend what he has already accrued from challengers. Only those of equal or higher rank may challenge an officer, meaning from the moment he enters the field, an ambitious officer must endure not only the dangers of the battlefield but also the relentless challenges from his equals or betters who seek to thin the herd or cull the competition before it can rise to threaten them, often from their own troops. There are many holds, therefore, in which no single Dweghom can rise to the rank of Raegh. Trapped by the pitfalls of the system, the most worthy candidates ruthlessly crush aspiring contenders at the expense of advancing themselves, fearful of losing the labor of a lifetime. This leaves the Hold leaderless, devolving power down to a triumvirate composed of the highest ranking Mnemancer, the leader of the Ardent and the Forge Lord of the Tempered. Thus, when one encounters a Raegh, one knows he stands across one of the most capable fighters in a Hold, ruthless enough to have crushed all opposition so that his assent was assured, or talented enough to defend himself against all comers, while simultaneously rising through the ranks. Unfortunately for the Dweghom race as a whole, and their neighbors, this process seldom encourages skills and virtues such as diplomacy, compromise and patience... To most Dweghom this is just as well, providing more chances to take the field of battle and earn more Aghm. Contains unpainted miniatures. Assembly required. Game Contents: 1 Command Card 1 Hold Raegh Miniature (Plastic) 1 Infantry Base (Plastic) 1 Infantry Stand (Plastic)

To behold a Hold Raegh on the field of war is to witness a Paragon of his craft at the very pinnacle of his prowess. To rise to the position of Raegh, a Dweghom must reach a value of Aghm determined by the Mnemancers of each hold (considering the population, productivity, history and achievements of the Hold in question) while surpassing all others. In a society as militarized as the Dweghom, there is only one path that can lead to such heights: the craft of war. In the early stages of his prospective career, an aspiring candidate earns his Aghm directly: feats of arms and valor at the trials, and later the field of battle. Rising through the ranks in the military machine of a Dweghom Hold is a very difficult process, riven with physical danger on the battlefield and traps and pitfalls in the advancement as an officer, for, the higher one seeks to rise, the lower he may fall. For this reason, many Dweghom warriors, who have earned the right to command soldiers, chose to forgo the honor and potential advancement, content instead to remain a part of the rank and file. This simple stage eliminates those who lack the drive, ambition and courage to pursue the path of leadership. Once a commander, a Dweghom continues to accrue Aghm through personal skill and valor, but also through the performance of his troops, both on the field of battle and during the interminable drills and patrols that mark the daily routine of a Dweghom Hold. The higher one rises, the greater the proportion of his Aghm is dependent on the performance of his troops, encouraging Dweghom leaders to pay close attention to the individuals under their command, weeding out the inept, lazy and just plain unlucky as it has a direct impact on themselves and their future career. This is the most dangerous stage in the advancement of a Dweghom's career, not just because he must relentlessly push his troops and himself to excellence, but because he must continuously defend what he has already accrued from challengers. Only those of equal or higher rank may challenge an officer, meaning from the moment he enters the field, an ambitious officer must endure not only the dangers of the battlefield but also the relentless challenges from his equals or betters who seek to thin the herd or cull the competition before it can rise to threaten them, often from their own troops. There are many holds, therefore, in which no single Dweghom can rise to the rank of Raegh. Trapped by the pitfalls of the system, the most worthy candidates ruthlessly crush aspiring contenders at the expense of advancing themselves, fearful of losing the labor of a lifetime. This leaves the Hold leaderless, devolving power down to a triumvirate composed of the highest ranking Mnemancer, the leader of the Ardent and the Forge Lord of the Tempered. Thus, when one encounters a Raegh, one knows he stands across one of the most capable fighters in a Hold, ruthless enough to have crushed all opposition so that his assent was assured, or talented enough to defend himself against all comers, while simultaneously rising through the ranks. Unfortunately for the Dweghom race as a whole, and their neighbors, this process seldom encourages skills and virtues such as diplomacy, compromise and patience... To most Dweghom this is just as well, providing more chances to take the field of battle and earn more Aghm. Contains unpainted miniatures. Assembly required. Game Contents: 1 Command Card 1 Infantry Base (Palstic) 1 Hold Raegh Miniature (Resin)

A bodhisattva is one who seeks liberation from suffering not only for themselves, but for all beings. If you were a bodhisattva, how would you respond in the face of chaos and difficulty? Is it possible to find calm in the middle of a storm? On Bodhisattva Mind, Pema Chödrön explores timeless insights and practices from the teachings of an eighth-century Buddhist classic, Shantideva's The Way of the Bodhisattva, to reveal a powerful core truth that can move us all closer to the bodhisattva ideal. An Unlikely Voice on Living a Virtuous Life In the eyes of his fellow Indian scholars, Shantideva seemed lazy and uninterested in his studies and was greatly resented. So they invited the young slacker to give a prestigious talk-an honor reserved for only the most realized Buddhist masters-hoping to humiliate him and force him to leave the school. Instead, he delivered the timeless jewel known today as The Way of the Bodhisattva. Paradoxically, the key to true liberation, he taught, is in taming the mind. Like a wild elephant, the distracted mind causes emotions to escalate. But if the mind is trained to be steady and open, no matter what comes at you, you will remain solid in the immediacy of your experience. On Bodhisattva Mind, Pema Chödrön leads you through an all-new series of practices inspired by Shantideva to help you tether your thoughts and emotions-not as a limiting force, but as a means to restore yourself in the freedom of the present moment. Experience the Spaciousness Available in Every Moment If we approach the wildness of our mind like a horse whisperer using gentleness, compassion, and kindness, we return to our natural state of expansiveness that is always available to us, says Pema Chödrön. Encompassing a rich span of insights from this gifted teacher, Bodhisattva Mind shows us how to connect with the spacious, clear, and unbiased nature of our minds, and experience the joy of complete freedom. Master recordings for Bodhisattva Mind graciously provided by Great Path Tapes.

Are you great at making plans, but often get frustrated when you fail to make them happen? Do you easily give up at the slightest inconvenience or discomfort? Can people trust your word, or do they consider you unreliable? Then you need to keep reading... According to a survey about stress by the American Psychological Association, 27% of participants cite the lack of willpower as the reason they did not reach personal and professional goals. This study emphasizes the impact self-control has on the things that matter: health, finances, productivity, and relationships. Self-discipline not only makes it possible for people to make better lifestyle choices, but it also allows humanity to achieve greatness. Here’s a preview of what you’ll discover: The proven psychological techniques for BOOSTING your willpower and defeating laziness once and for all (even if you’ve always been a lazy sloth)! The biggest self-control myths busted and the truth about your mindset that will transform your behavior. How to effectively beat procrastination and other persistent habits that are sabotaging your productivity. The amazingly simple and FREE strategy for creating consistency in your life. Why listening to your feelings can be the WORST decision you’ll ever make…and what to do instead. How to set up morning and evening routines that lead to better focus and lasting positive change. The science-backed tricks for reprogramming your mind so that you’ll finish what you’ve started and fulfill your promises, no matter what. How to hack your environment to EXPONENTIALLY build your self-discipline and turn plans into tangible victories (even if you never been reliable in your life). And much, much more… Even if you often choose the easy way out of challenging situations and constantly make excuses for broken commitments, the expert research behind this guide can ensure that you’ll gain a deeper awareness of your motivations, the resources to restore depleted reserves of willpower, and the power to control your actions. By relying on the expert research in this book, you’ll be able to overcome any adversity that gets in the way of your goals, establish your credibility, and finish each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re ready to achieve self-mastery and acquire the skills of the world’s most excellent individuals, then you should purchase this book!

Are you great at making plans, but often get frustrated when you fail to make them happen? Do you easily give up at the slightest inconvenience or discomfort? Can people trust your word, or do they consider you unreliable? Then you need to keep reading... According to a survey about stress by the American Psychological Association, 27% of participants cite the lack of willpower as the reason they did not reach personal and professional goals. This study emphasizes the impact self-control has on the things that matter: health, finances, productivity, and relationships. Self-discipline not only makes it possible for people to make better lifestyle choices, but it also allows humanity to achieve greatness. Here’s a preview of what you’ll discover: The proven psychological techniques for BOOSTING your willpower and defeating laziness once and for all (even if you’ve always been a lazy sloth)! The biggest self-control myths busted and the truth about your mindset that will transform your behavior. How to effectively beat procrastination and other persistent habits that are sabotaging your productivity. The amazingly simple and FREE strategy for creating consistency in your life. Why listening to your feelings can be the WORST decision you’ll ever make…and what to do instead. How to set up morning and evening routines that lead to better focus and lasting positive change. The science-backed tricks for reprogramming your mind so that you’ll finish what you’ve started and fulfill your promises, no matter what. How to hack your environment to EXPONENTIALLY build your self-discipline and turn plans into tangible victories (even if you never been reliable in your life). And much, much more… Even if you often choose the easy way out of challenging situations and constantly make excuses for broken commitments, the expert research behind this guide can ensure that you’ll gain a deeper awareness of your motivations, the resources to restore depleted reserves of willpower, and the power to control your actions. By relying on the expert research in this book, you’ll be able to overcome any adversity that gets in the way of your goals, establish your credibility, and finish each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re ready to achieve self-mastery and acquire the skills of the world’s most excellent individuals, then you should purchase this book!