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Oe's most important novel, A Personal Matter, has been called by The New York Times "close to a perfect novel". In A Personal Matter, Oe has chosen a difficult, complex though universal subject: how does one face and react to the birth of an abnormal child?

Why is it so hard to live well amidst the chaos and noise? While you might think this is a problem of the modern world, it's a timeless issue.2000 years ago, the ancient Stoics talked about the exact same challenges we're facing today, like: How can we find inner peace? What does it take...

Our daily lives keep us so occupied that all we see in it is chaos and not the blessings that come with it. We see the problems that stand in our way and forget the ones we have crossed and moved on from. Isn't it! To understand life, we need to first value our life. In simpler words, we need to take care of our life. What if we raise both our kids and our own life simultaneously? When the author first met the enigmatic Dr Aditi, she was intrigued by her profound understanding of life and penned this book on her effective and easy way to adapt a plan for a happier life.

This program features a new introduction read by Daniel Goleman and a bonus dialogue between the author and Jon Kabat-Zinn. It is the tenth anniversary since the first publication of Daniel Goleman's groundbreaking bestseller, Emotional Intelligence which maps the territory where IQ meets EQ...

Although best known for his works of science fiction, social commentary and history, H.G. Wells here gives us humorous and light-hearted pieces on a wide variety of intriguing topics from chess to death. Each essay is a gem of wit and delight. - Summary by Larry Wilson

In the six lessons of Why Memoir Matters: Learning from the Lives of Others, associate professor and author Tahneer Oksman guides you through enduring categories and themes within the genre of memoir, exploring how these deeply personal stories work and why they are so impactful. The course also addresses the ethical responsibilities of the memoir writer, in terms of writing about personal life details and what it means to tell the truth as a writer while sharing personal memories, shocking events, and even family secrets.

Is IQ destiny? Not nearly as much as we think. This fascinating and persuasive program argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, ignoring a crucial range of abilities that matter immensely in terms of how we do in life. Drawing on groundbreaking brain and behavioral research...

We live in a culture that permits everything, surrounded by people skimming the surface of life, trying to piece together meaning from ever-shifting truths and fleeting fads. But in a world that stands for nothing, you can choose to stand for something. With warmth and wisdom that only comes from weathering the storms of life, Dennis Rainey shares seven ways to not only build a strong foundation, but to choose to live the life of purpose and potential you were created for.

Make progress where it matters most. You hit every deadline at work but stall on personal ambitions. Fitness plans fade, side hustles languish, and family time feels squeezed. If this is your story, you’re not alone—and you can fix this! In Dreams and Deadlines, Wolfram Hedrich and Sebastian...

Certain Personal Matters is an 1897 collection of essays selected by H. G. Wells from among the many short essays and ephemeral pieces he had written since 1893. The book consists of thirty-nine pieces ranging from about eight hundred to two thousand words in length. The essays in Certain Personal Matters rely on stock characters that Wells developed in his early days as a writer. This vein was inspired by his reading of When a Man's Single, an 1888 novel by J.M.

Effective communication is the ultimate currency. It *is* the way to trusted relationships, great work and a happy life—and it’s a team sport. All of us play a role.

Many people believe they can only be happy when their problems are solved, relationships improve, and goals are achieved. In this simple guide, Dr. Richard Carlson shows listeners how to be happy right now — no matter the situation.

Certain Personal Matters is a selection by the author from among his vast output of humorous and insightful short essays and ephemeral pieces written during the 1890s. Many are whimsical and domestic, adopting the persona of an aspiring young writer, living in modest gentility with wife Euphemia. Others explore scientific themes that Wells would later develop as one of the acknowledged fathers of the science fiction genre.

While the law of large numbers has been applied to fields such as math and science for several decades, its power has just recently begun to be applied to the fields of business and personal growth. Today, people from all walks of life are using the law of large numbers to achieve their highest objectives, with great confidence and complete peace of mind.

#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Discover practical steps you can take today to live a life focused on things that matter, from the New York Times bestselling author of Uncluttered Faith. “Things That Matter points the way to free ourselves from the distractions of everyday life so that...

For more than 25 years, Sally Leydon has been waiting for answers about her missing Mum, Marion Barter. Sally, steps beyond her own story to speak with other families enduring the same, unthinkable reality - the ambiguous loss of a loved one who has vanished without explanation. These raw, intimate conversations about hope that refuses to fade, grief without closure and the strength it takes to endure.

Stop wasting time and money coming up short on your goals. Get aligned and get them done. Don’t fall into the Failure Gap, where ambitious strategies come up short because leaders know what to do and why, but they haven’t figured out HOW to do it together. Knowing your WHY and your WHAT is insufficient to drive growth and transformation in your organization.

In a world where there is so much conflicting information about how we are supposed to live, what can we really know? Knowing the truth, what’s real from what’s fake, should be easy. In today’s world, that’s far from the case. In The Certainty Illusion, Timothy Caulfield lifts the...

Chitter Chatter is a personal audio blog by Cassandra Virgo — a space for real talk, reflection, and the occasional uncomfortable truth. Through honest, relatable conversations about life, growth, relationships, resilience, communication, and everyday lessons, Cassandra shares thoughts that make you pause, laugh, reflect, and give yourself room to grow.

We put out a call to young people with lived experience of racism in their community, and the response was overwhelming. From being randomly targeted in shopping centres to casual comments at school, these experiences are common, and they are not acceptable. This is not the community we want our young people growing up in. This episode was produced by nine talented, community driven young people who are motivated to live in a world where racism is challenged, not normalised, and where they do not have to carry this burden alone. This is why it matters to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...