The heartfelt breakthrough novel of one woman's intimate glimpse into a society of vast acceptance and disenchantment. Robbed from having a normal childhood, the touching journey of one girl's resilient spirit will bring you from an existence of poverty in rural Thailand to the quest for prosperity and a better life. Inspired by a true story, young Nuensie endures unforeseen hardships and several near death experiences before finally escaping the lifestyle of a young peasant who dreams of coming to America. However, once she ultimately reaches her destination, life is not as picturesque as she imagines it to be. Explore the triumphs and tragedies of one woman's mesmeric tale of heartbreak, domestic abuse, displacement and even joy and victories. Throughout the pages of her debut novel, author Nuensie Suku's truthful self reflections lead her to the deserved success she longs for, but not without the painful cost of losing those whom she loves the most. This is Nuensie's own story as told through the flavorful adjectives and clever dialogue of writer Anne Violette.

The Quest for Serendipity

Nuensie Suku

Business & Money

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A Groovy Peek into Confessions of a Middle-Aged Hippie...Observations of life on earth & other cosmic meanderingsShould the wild escapades of your twenties... and beyond... silently recede into decades past? Or would you have the guts to bare it all, with the enthusiasm of a peace-loving, truth-seeking middle-aged hippie?Beverley Golden presents a love-offering of profound lessons from heart-wrenching, humorous encounters in standing up to "Gods" of conventional medicine while staring death in the eye, raising a child TV star, and pursuing a career in the entertainment industry at all costs... always choosing a life colored by love, laughter and hope as the only possible outcome. Blazing trails though the '60s and '70s, right up to today, this candid, conversational memoir affirms the power of intuition and teaches us to never underestimate the role of questioning everything on the path of a true hippie seeker.Be forewarned... this book may not be for you:If you've never faced insurmountable health challenges determined to find another wayIf you never dated (or married) someone despite obvious omens courtesy of your family, God and/or Mother NatureIf you've never wanted to be on Oprah or dreamed of writing a book in eight daysIf you once had the chance to divulge your dreams to a rock star about your past-life connection, but failed to take itIf you aren't intrigued by horoscopes, Hair or Daryl Hall and John OatesIf you think everything you did in Vegas should definitely stay in VegasBeverley's unconventional memoir will inspire you to live life on your own terms. This book proves it: you are not alone in the universe...and we're all hippies at heart.

Confessions of a Middle-Aged Hippie

Biographies & Memoirs

Golden, Beverley

Community & Culture

Inspired by a true story, one young woman defies all odds in this  profound journey of love, anger, bravery, forgiveness and survival.   Along with her beloved mother and two young daughters, Rachana  experiences both the best and worst of mankind.  Through insurmountable  adversities, this tearfully authentic and courageous story will take you  on a compelling pursuit of freedom, surprising sacrifices and life or  death decisions to be made along the way.

Soul of a Tiger: A Miraculous True Story of a Family That Survived the Cambodian Genocide

Sreyreath Kuy

Historical

Educator, counselor & poet, Sally Naylor celebrates the release of her second book Rogue Nirvana -- Beyond Woo-Woo: Create the Life You Love. If you’ve ever wondered if this is all there is or wondered what’s missing in your life’s journey, this book offers a comedic yet laser-focused excursion into how societal norms, self-help, & new age spirituality do not often offer you relief. After battles with chronic fatigue, cancer, & widowhood, Naylor sought, synthesized & now shares in this field guide, her belief that you too can construct your own personal Nirvana.

Rogue Nirvana: Beyond Woo-Woo: Create the Life You Love

Humor & Entertainment

Naylor, Sally

Humor

From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-speaking Guide

"From Fear to Success" received the Gold Medal at the 2013 Axiom Business Book Awards in the Business Reference category and Honorable Mention at the 2013 Paris Book Festival and 2013 New York Book Festival. Dizzy head. Pounding heart. Shaking limbs. Sweating body. Shallow breathing. Queasy stomach. These symptoms hold people back from what they really want -- SUCCESS. Public speakers of all levels will resonate with the concise methods found in "From Fear to Success," an easy-to-read guide to overcome anxiety and relate to any audience on their journey to find their communication confidence. This practical guide will share concise methods to overcome anxiety, relate to any audience, develop an effective presentation, make your message count, and stir emotion. The tips and techniques are bite-sized nuggets that will resonate with speakers of all levels--from those wanting to survive a speech to professionals needing reinforcement to hone their craft. Building off the fundamentals of public speaking and presentation skills, this guide offers a practicality that will stand the test of time. Readers will see that effective public speaking has more to do with confidence than communication skills. Public speaking is everywhere, not just at a podium, and successful public speaking skills can be developed with easy-to-follow steps. Readers will find that their own success, both personal and professional, is directly related to their ability to communicate effectively. Using personal examples of his triumphs and lessons learned, Tom shares his journey to get past the emotion of fear that has gripped everyone at some time in their lives when they stared into a crowd. The techniques included will build the confidence to not just survive one moment, but teach you to play to your own strengths and enjoy a lifetime of effective communication, strong leadership, and lasting personal relationships. Most people already have the groundwork to be a great public speaker. "From Fear to Success" maneuvers past your trepidations into a new world of self-assurance to build upon this foundation.

From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-Speaking Guide

Thomas B. Dowd

Stress is Optional! Choose Freedom! Stress is the Culprit for 6 Leading Causes of Death & 60% of All Doctor's Visits are Stress-Related Stress is literally killing us! Our bodies are hard-wired to flood the bloodstream with a torrent of stress-inducing chemicals when danger arises, allowing us to spring to safety. Unfortunately, these same chemicals put us on constant alert from everyday stressors as well as agitating: Our Health, Our Emotions, and Our Thoughts.

Stress Is Optional! How to Kick the Habit

Adam Timm

Health, Fitness & Dieting

There are masses of people just waiting to do business with you...once they are so inspired. Business is not just a transaction; it's an experience. People do more business with people and companies that engage them in the purchasing experience. When you attach meaning to the act of doing business with you, you stand out from the crowd. "World Famous" reveals what enormous possibilities await you once you put your energy into inspiring rather than selling, being authentic rather than trying to fit in, and working to engage the marketplace rather than focusing solely on your competitors. Tyreman guides the reader through a step-by-step process for becoming differentiated authentically by building a unique, kick-ass brand-identity. This book is filled with real-life stories and anecdotes. This inspiring book arms you with ways to command true loyalty just by being yourself...and attracting more attention to your business than ever before.

World Famous: How to Create a Kick-Ass Brand, 2nd Edition

Arts & Photography

David Tyreman

Graphic Design

In Silicon Valley, people routinely dream of changing the world. Some do so. Many more almost do. Almost. It is such a Silicon Valley word. This is the story and lessons learned from 12 electric months in the life of a San Francisco startup that seemed on the verge of becoming a household name and being bought by Apple. Neither happened. And we all learned some hard lessons as a result. Almost... the word hurts the soul. So much time and effort and money into the void. And it keeps happening again and again, this amazing effort that seems part of the DNA of Silicon Valley. Why? What is it about the place that inspires people to swing for the fences? What is Silicon Valley really like? Almost is a fascinating 12-month snapshot inside of one company that almost changed the world.

ALMOST: 12 Electric Months Chasing A Silicon Valley Dream

Klopp, Hap

Tarcy, Brian

Biography & History

Survive to Thrive: 27 Practices of Resilient Entrepreneurs, Innovators, And Leaders

Although many ideas never make it off the page and most new ventures fail, we tend to hear about people when they are successful, not when they are struggling. This creates a distorted perception of how people succeed. Serial entrepreneur and thought leader Faisal Hoque and journalist Lydia Dishman have examined the stories of a variety of leaders who faced ill health, professional setbacks, emotional loss, and a host of other life-changing events, in order to illustrate how each achieved personal transformation and success by mining their own resilience. Resilience is the universal human capacity to face, overcome, and even be strengthened by experiences of adversity. The book is divided into three sections, each of which are key concepts in the development of one's own ability to bend, and not break, in the face of a personal or professional setback. The individual stories examine the essential tools needed to overcome obstacles and seize upon an opportunity. They incorporate practical applications for reframing your reaction to setbacks. They help guide you through a process that can redefine fear as a simple signal that something isn t working. This book offers powerful approaches to diffuse strong emotion in the moment of crisis, and opens up opportunities for re-examining your personal definition of success. The book illuminates how anyone can attain the resilience that s required to repeatedly push forward in the face of conflict.

Hoque, Faisal

Dishman, Lydia

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