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Right thing, right now : good values, good character, good deeds / by Holiday, Ryan,author.;
"In his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what's right -- even when it isn't easy. For the ancients, everything worth pursuing in life flowed from a strong sense of justice -- or one's commitment to doing the right thing, no matter how difficult. In order to be courageous, wise, and self-disciplined, one must begin with justice. The influence of the modern world often tells us that acting justly is optional. Holiday argues that that's simply untrue -- and the fact that so few people today have the strength to stand by their convictions explains much about why we're so unhappy. In Right Thing, Right Now, Holiday draws on fascinating stories of historical figures such as Marcus Aurelius, Florence Nightingale, Jimmy Carter, Gandhi, and Frederick Douglass, whose examples of kindness, honesty, integrity, and loyalty we can emulate as pillars of upright living. Through the lives of these role models, readers learn the transformational power of living by a moral code and, through the cautionary tales of unjust leaders, the consequences of an ill-formed conscience. The Stoics never claimed that living justly was easy, only that it was necessary. And that the alternative -- sacrificing our principles for something lesser -- was considered only by cowards and fools. Right Thing. Right Now. is a powerful antidote to the moral failures of our modern age, and a manual for living virtuously"--
Subjects: Justice.; Stoics.; Virtue.;
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My grandfather's knife : and other stories of war and belongings / by Pearson, Joseph(Historian),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.With the discipline of a material historian, the empathy of a novelist, and the inquiring mind of a detective, Joseph Pearson investigates five objects. A knife, a diary, a recipe book, a stringed instrument and a cotton pouch. Each has a connection to the Second World War. Each has a story. As is true of the best guides, Pearson transforms his fascination into ours. Pearson was born in Edmonton, AB.
Subjects: Nazis; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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The happiest kids in the world : how Dutch parents help their kids (and themselves) by doing less / by Acosta, Rina Mae.; Hutchison, Michelle.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Discovering Dutchland -- Mothering the mother -- The real happiest babies on the block -- Joyful illiterate pre-schoolers -- Stress-free schooling -- On discipline -- Biking through the rain -- A childhood of freedom -- The simple life --Happy parents have happy kids -- It's all about the hagelslag -- Let's talk about sex -- Dutch teenagers don't rebel -- Conclusion: let's start a revolution -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments.LSC
Subjects: Child rearing; Parent and child;
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Becoming Supernatural How Common People are Doing the Uncommon [electronic resource] : by Dispenza, Joe.aut; Braden, Gregg.; CloudLibrary;
A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER by DR. JOE DISPENZA , the author of the New York Times bestseller You Are the Placebo, as well as Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself and Evolve Your Brain. Becoming Supernatural draws on epigenetics, quantum physics & neuroscience research conducted at his advanced workshops since 2012 to explore how common people are doing the uncommon to transform their consciousness, mindset, and beliefs to heal and live SUPERNATURAL lives. Becoming Supernatural marries some of the most profound scientific information with ancient spiritual wisdom to show how people like you and me can experience a more mystical life.   Readers will learn that we are, quite literally supernatural by nature if given the proper knowledge and instruction, and when we learn how to apply that information through various healing meditations, we should experience a greater expression of our creative abilities.   We have the capacity to tune in to frequencies beyond our material world and receive more orderly coherent streams of consciousness and energy; that we can intentionally change our brain chemistry to initiate profoundly mystical transcendental experiences; and how, if we do this enough times, we can develop the skill of creating a more efficient, balanced, healthy body, a more unlimited mind, and greater access to the quantum field and the realms of spiritual truth. Topics include: • Demystifying the body’s 7 energy centers and how you can balance them to heal • How to free yourself from the past by reconditioning your body to a new mind • How you can create reality in the generous present moment by changing your energy • The difference between third-dimension creation and fifth-dimension creation • The secret science of the pineal gland and its role in accessing mystical realms of reality • The distinction between Space-Time vs. Time-Space realities • And much more   Chapters Include:   Opening the Door to the Supernatural The Present Moment Tuning In to New Potentials in the Quantum Blessing of the Energy Centers Reconditioning the Body to a New Mind Case Studies: Living Examples of Truth Heart Intelligence Mind Movies/Kaleidoscope Walking Meditation Case Studies: Making It Real Space-Time and Time-Space The Pineal Gland Project Coherence: Making a Better World Case Studies: It Could Happen to You Using tools and disciplines ranging from cutting-edge physics to practical exercises such as a walking meditation, Dr. Joe offers nothing less than a proven program for stepping outside our physical reality and into the quantum field of infinite possibilities.   “In a style that is simple, straightforward, and easy to understand, Dr. Joe Dispenza has woven into a single volume the paradigm-altering discoveries of quantum science and the deep teachings that adepts of the past dedicated their entire lifetimes to master.” — Gregg Braden, New York Times best-selling author of Human by Design and The Divine Matrix   “We can create better lives for ourselves—and that we are not linear beings living linear lives, but dimensional beings living dimensional lives. Hopefully, reading it will help you understand that you already have all the anatomy, chemistry, and physiology you need to become supernatural sitting latent within you, waiting to be awakened and activated.” - Dr. Joe Dispenza   New York Times best-selling author Researcher of epigenetics, quantum physics & neuroscience
Subjects: Electronic books.; Inspiration & Personal Growth; Supernatural; New Thought;
© 2017., Hay House,
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Multipliers : how the best leaders make everyone smarter / by Wiseman, Liz,author.; Covey, Stephen R.,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Weve all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type - Diminishers - drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around them and always needs to be the smartest person in the room. On the other side of the spectrum - Multipliers - are leaders who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the people around them. In analyzing data from more than 150 leaders, Wiseman has identified five disciplines that distinguish Multipliers from Diminishers. These five disciplines are not based on innate talent; indeed, they are skills and practices that everyone can learn to useeven lifelong and recalcitrant Diminishers. Lively, real-world case studies and practical tips and techniques bring to life each of these principles, showing you how to become a Multiplier too, whether you are a new or an experienced manager. This revered classic has been updated with new examples of Multipliers, as well as two new chapters one on accidental Diminishers, and one on how to deal with Diminishers. Just imagine what you could accomplish if you could harness all the energy and intelligence around you. Multipliers will show you how.
Subjects: Employee motivation.; Excellence.; Executive ability.; Leadership.;
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Waterloo Road. [videorecording] / by Glover, Jamie.; Griffin, Angela,1976-; Merrells, Jason.; Acorn Media (Firm); Shed Productions.;
Jason Merrells, Angela Griffin, Jamie Glover.Originally broadcast by BBC1 in 2006.Waterloo Road Comprehensive is a school in trouble. When the headmaster has a nervous breakdown and teacher Jack Rimmer is thrown into the role, he's keenly aware of what will happen to the school if it doesn't improve. Jack takes a risk and employs educational zealot Andrew Treneman, who believes strict discipline is the way to save the school. Together with feisty Guidance Head Kim Campbell, the three teachers work together in their very different ways to turn round Waterloo Road.PG.DVD, widescreen presentation, stereo.
Subjects: Comprehensive high schools; Effective teaching; Teacher-student relationships; Teachers; Television programs.;
© c2012., Acorn Media,
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Powerful conversations : how high-impact leaders communicate / by Harkins, Philip J.;
Part I. The discipline of powerful conversations. Powerful conversations and high-impact leaders -- The structure and impact of powerful conversations -- The types of powerful conversations -- The swamp : getting into and out of bad conversations -- Difficult conversations -- Part II. Powerful conversations in practice. Powerful conversations and trust -- The agenda for change -- Passionate champions -- Retaining great people -- The voice of leadership -- Appendix. A powerful conversations toolbox -- Tool 1: Planning, conducting, and measuring powerful conversations -- Tool 2: The tower of power -- Tool 3: The leadership assessment instrument (LAI) -- Tool 4: The trust tool -- Tool 5: The change tool -- Tool 6: The retention tool -- Index.LSC
Subjects: Communication in management.; Leadership.; Communication in organizations.;
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Megan Leavey [videorecording] / by Cowperthwaite, Gabriela,film director.; Gray, Pamela,screenwriter.; Mumolo, Annie,screenwriter.; Lovestedt, Tim,screenwriter.; Falco, Edie,actor.; Felton, Tom,1987-actor.; Mara, Kate,1983-actor.; Bleecker Street Films (Firm),presenter.; LD Entertainment,presenter.; Liddell Entertainment,production company.; Elevation Pictures,publisher.;
Music, Mark Isham ; editor, Peter McNulty ; director of photography, Lorenzo Senatore.Kate Mara, Tom Felton, Edie Falco, Ramon Rodriguez.Based on the true life story of a young Marine Corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; United States. Marine Corps; Dogs; Iraq War, 2003-2011;
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Big History: The Big Bang, Life on Earth, and the Rise of Humanity. by Christian, David,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David ChristianOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2008.How is it possible for the disciplines of cosmology, geology, anthropology, biology, and history to fit together? These 48 lectures by Professor David Christian of Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) answer that question by weaving a single story from accounts of the past developed by a variety of scholarly disciplines. The result is a tale stretching from the origins of the universe to the present day and beyond, in which human history is seen as part of the history of our Earth and biosphere, and the Earth's history, in turn, is seen as part of the history of the universe. It's no wonder that Bill Gates declared this to be his favorite Great Course!Like traditional creation stories told by the world's great religions and mythologies, this lecture series provides a map of our place in space and time. But it does so using the insights and knowledge of modern science, as synthesized by a renowned historian. While you may have heard parts of this story before in courses on geology, history, anthropology, biology, cosmology, and other scholarly disciplines, Professor Christian provides more than just a recap of those disciplines. "To understand ourselves," says Professor Christian, "we need to know the very large story, the largest story of all." And that, perhaps, is one of the greatest benefits of Big History: It provides a thought-provoking way to help us understand our own place within the Universe.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Agriculture.; History, Ancient.; Social sciences.; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; History.; Earth sciences.; Universe.;
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Sex, Drugs and String Quartets. by Thackrah, Carla,film director.; Ronin Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Ronin Films in 2003.The Landau String Quartet comes together to rehearse. Each player has travelled a very different path to become a musician. In this dramatised documentary, the musicians reveal the story of that journey. In their own words, they talk of abusive teachers, loss of innocence, seductions, fear and attempts to escape the pressure of discipline. The filmmaker, Carla Thackrah, herself a professional musician, comments: “I’ve always been fascinated by the strong psychological correspondence between a musicians’ self-definition and their instrument. This film is essentially a dramatised documentary around this theme.”Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; Psychology.; Documentary films.; Artists.;
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