Peter Thomas has lived a tremendously successful and fulfilling life, despite personal tragedy and occasionally grave financial circumstances. He founded and built Century 21 Real Estate into the largest real estate network in Canada, and profitably spearheaded dozens of large-scale real estate developments all over North America. He has founded several more wildly successful businesses, the not-for-profit organizations LifePilot and the Todd Thomas Institute for Values-Based Leadership, flown a helicopter, dived to 850 feet in a submarine, and raced motorcycles. So why him? Peter Thomas doesn’t believe he is a particularly gifted person or any smarter than the average man or woman in the street, but his achievements in business and philanthropy are world class. So what is the secret to building an exceptional life? The answer is that there are many paths to success, but what they all have in common is being true to the people on them, and you get to have to pick your own. Thomas shares his life, experience, and wisdom with you to illustrate his Five Foundations for achieving the life you want: Values: Clarify your personal values and live them. Focus: Understand the power of focus and how to apply it. Visualization: If you can picture your goal, you can work towards it. Inspiration: Celebrate the genius within you. Reflection: Tap into positive forces you control. For Peter Thomas, learning and applying these principles has brought him fame and fortune, aligned with a resolute conviction to help the less fortunate. There is no limit to what we are capable of achieving. Be Great is a manual for unlocking human potential.

The shocking true story of Communist China- and the woman it couldn’t contain.As the Cultural Revolution sweeps across the nation, young ballerina Tia Zhang rises to the top of Mao Zedong’s favorite dancers. Her success leads her to a forbidden love with a dashing military athlete – but it can not protect them from the brutality of the Communist regime.In a story that spans nearly half a century, Tia’s family life is upended when her new husband is sent away to a labor camp, their baby son is taken from her, and her career as a dance teacher – her last hope of autonomy – is constantly threatened by government control.Yet, amid despair, Tia’s unyielding spirit and love for her family illuminate the darkest corners of a country in turmoil – and fuels her inspiring bid for freedom.Dancing Through the Shadow is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the fierceness of a mother’s love. Set against the backdrop of one of politics’s most repressive regimes, Agnes Bristow’s vivid prose captures the heartache and triumph of a woman who danced not just for art – but for her very survival.

This insightful book offers a rich source of mental strategies, resilience tips, and practical advice tailored specifically for creatives.

No matter your medium, you know that you can’t wait for inspiration to strike when it comes to honing your skills. This is true not only for your craft, but a crucial and often-overlooked aspect of the creative process: your mindset.

From Jim Afremow, author of The Champion’s Mind, and Phil White, co-author of The Leader’s Mind, this new guide takes you inside the mental game of some of the world’s top directors, photographers, writers, and musicians, and shows how their mindset has become their biggest competitive advantage.

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Filled with motivating stories and hard-earned advice, The Creative’s Mind will equip you with powerful tools to maximize your potential, persevere through hard times, and leave a lasting legacy.

Dr. Sean Arora serves as the medical director at Evolve Weight Loss and Wellness. His work focuses on integrating advanced medical practices for holistic health improvement, including regenerative therapies and hormone health. He also plays a crucial role in Arora Health, where he offers medical directorship programs for a wide range of health treatments.

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Eugene and Dr. Sean Arora discuss the growing demand for medical treatments such as weight loss medications and regenerative therapies like PRP and exosomes. They address common misconceptions, emphasize the holistic model Evolve employs, and discuss the importance of psychological and physical wellbeing in treating issues like ED. With a systemic approach, they aim to provide their patients the means to reclaim control over their health, utilizing evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans. The episode tackles critical questions about the state of men’s health today and offers valuable insights for those seeking to improve their wellness.

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Regenerative Medicine: Exosomal therapies and PRP are highlighted as key methodologies for improving sexual health and other conditions, backed by a growing body of scientific research.

Addressing Misconceptions: They clarify common misconceptions about weight loss drugs and erectile dysfunction, advocating for science-backed, realistic expectations.

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The conversation delves into how ADHD presents challenges like anxiety, burnout, and relationship struggles due to symptoms such as time blindness and heightened sensitivity. Dia stresses the importance of not “patching symptoms” with medication alone, advocating instead for comprehensive health strategies involving sleep, nutrition, stress regulation, and supplements. Her company, Noots, offers a range of products designed to support people living with ADHD and other health challenges naturally, promoting an understanding of individual biology and integrating mental health into daily life.

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Caring for a sibling with special needs presents families with a gauntlet of challenges and responsibilities. But while the downsides of sibling caregiving understandably take center stage, few books consider how managing the less-than-perfect among us can also enrich us all-individually, within our families, and across the community at large. This “memoir as self-help” book addresses what goals and principles we should set for ourselves and our special needs siblings. With humor and affection, the author uses his brother’s life history to address issues that arise around education, employment, health care, family functioning, and religious observance. Dr. Gordon, a child psychologist, parlays his extensive clinical experience to explore the many trials and triumphs that can arise when one sibling cares for another.

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Chris and Steve engage in a compelling discussion on the value of storytelling, self-discovery, and overcoming societal pressures. Steve’s philosophy of embracing one’s inner “moron” as a means to cultivate humility and openness forms a central theme. He touches upon his unique practice of writing a thousand words daily and illustrates how this discipline fuels his creativity and personal development. Steve also highlights the enriching nature of improvisation, both in sales and life, and how creativity serves as an essential outlet for personal expression and growth.

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Arizona County Sheriff Joanna Brady solves her biggest case yet, from a body in the desert to crimes spanning decades and countries, in the thrilling latest installment in the New York Times bestselling suspense series.

Sheriff Joanna Brady is looking forward to the holidays with her busy family, and to celebrating her daughter Jenny’s graduation from the police academy. But the family is interrupted when a body is discovered beneath a flooded bridge in the Arizona desert, and Joanna is called onto the case. A young boy was murdered, and the details of the crime scene tell Joanna two things: This was not the killer’s first murder. And it’s only a matter of time before he kills again.

As Joanna digs deeper into the case, she begins to understand this murder is just one piece of a much, much bigger puzzle. She uncovers unlikely connections between cases of mysterious deaths and missing persons, having long since gone cold, that extend far beyond the confines of her small town and include the discovery of a body near Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. To get justice for the victims and to save the town of Bisbee from a predator, Joanna must chase down every dangerous lead.

Meanwhile, as a dogged journalist is circling the case and privileged information is leaked, Joanna can’t be sure who to trust. Could a prolific killer be hiding in plain sight? And how far will that person go to keep his many crimes hidden?

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A voracious reader, J. A. Jance knew she wanted to be a writer from the moment she read her first Wizard of Oz book in second grade. Always drawn to mysteries, from Nancy Drew right through John D. McDonald’s Travis Magee series, it was only natural that when she tried her hand at writing her first book, it would be a mystery as well.

J. A. Jance went on to become the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, three interrelated thrillers featuring the Walker family, and Edge of Evil. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona.

Jance is an avid crusader for many causes, including the American Cancer Society, Gilda’s Club, the Humane Society, the YMCA, and the Girl Scouts. A lover of animals, she has a rescued Dachshund named Bella.

“Fully Human/Fully Alive: A Human Model” by Lyle L. Simpson delves into some of life’s most profound questions, providing a comprehensive exploration from a humanist psychological standpoint. This enlightening book seeks to address timeless queries such as: Why are we here? How do we face our own mortality? Why do we need others? How can we make our lives meaningful?

Simpson combines insights from psychology, philosophy, and humanism to offer readers a thoughtful and practical guide for navigating the complexities of human existence. By examining the nature of our purpose, the inevitability of death, the importance of interpersonal connections, and the quest for significance, Simpson presents a holistic model for achieving a fully realized and authentic life.

With an emphasis on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal growth, “Fully Human/Fully Alive” encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. It challenges us to confront our fears, embrace our vulnerabilities, and cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships. Through this process, we learn to live more consciously and purposefully, finding fulfillment in the everyday moments that make up our lives.

Whether you are seeking answers to life’s big questions, looking to enhance your emotional well-being, or striving to live more authentically, “Fully Human/Fully Alive” offers valuable insights and practical tools to help you on your path. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in personal development, human potential, and the pursuit of a meaningful, well-lived life.

Mouse’s day is full of big moments and bigger feelings. But with each step forward―jumping to shake off fear, accepting a friend’s comforting hug, or simply pausing to breathe―he builds his courage toolkit. Because taking a brave journey doesn’t mean you have to be fearless. It means you know how to just keep going.

in her first book for children, former news anchor Lynn Smith, now a media consultant and host of the parenting podcast Strollercoaster, was inspired by her experience coaching Fortune 500 executives. She realized the fears that hold back CEOs aren’t that different from what stops a child from raising their hand in class. That’s why she wrote Just Keep Going―because resilience shouldn’t be a C-suite secret.

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