Classic Personal Development Titles and Resources

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Millions of people around the world have - and con more...2 points

Millions of people around the world have - and continue to - improve their lives based on the teachings of Dale Carnegie. In "How to Win Friends and Influence People", Carnegie offers practical advice and techniques, in his exuberant and conversational style, for how to get out of a mental rut and make life more rewarding. His advice has stood the test of time and will teach you how to: make friends quickly and easily; increase your popularity; win people to your way of thinking; enable you to w...2 points

Awaken the Giant within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Life by Anthony Robbins

The author offers advice on such matters as master more...2 points

The author offers advice on such matters as mastering emotions, overcoming debilitating habits such as over-eating, drinking and drug abuse, unleashing the hidden power of body and mind, improving personal and professional relationships, and taking control of personal finances.2 points

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2009: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard N. Bolles

Still the best-selling job-hunting book in the wor more...2 points

Still the best-selling job-hunting book in the world, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? is the most complete guide for first-time job seekers as well as second and encore careers changers. For more than three decades, it remains a mainstay on best-seller lists, from Amazon.com to Business Week to the New York Times, where it has spent more than six years, and it has been translated into 20 languages. The 2009 edition is an even more useful book, with its updated, inspiring, and detailed plan for cha...2 points

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Think and grow rich is the most important financia more...1 point

Think and grow rich is the most important financial book ever written. Napoleon Hill researched more than forty millionaires to find out what made them the men that they were. In this book he imparts that knowledge to you. Once you've read this book you will understand what gives certain people an edge over everyone else. By following the advice laid out clearly in this book you'll be the one with an edge. It's time to stop wondering what it's like to be rich and start knowing. This book has cha...1 point

Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads) by Sir Richard Branson

Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built more...1 point

Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions, yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. Screw It, Let's Do It reveals the lessons from life that have helped him through his business and personal life - such as, believe it can be done and that, if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. These and other lessons, with examples of ho...1 point

When Perfect Isn't Good Enough: Strategies for Coping With Perfectionism by Martin M. Antony, Richard P. Swinson

It's only natural to want to avoid making mistakes, more...1 point

It's only natural to want to avoid making mistakes, but imperfection is a part of being human. And while perfectionists are often praised for their abilities, being constantly anxious about details can hold you back and keep you from reaching your full potential. In this fully revised and updated second edition of When Perfect Isn't Good Enough, you'll discover the root cause of your perfectionism, explore the impact of perfectionism on your life, and find new, proven-effective coping skills to...1 point

Rising Above The Influence: A True Story about Alcohol, Drugs, and Recovery by Stephen J. Della Valle

THE REALITY OF ADDICTION AND RECOVERY. Stephen s life more...1 point

THE REALITY OF ADDICTION AND RECOVERY. Stephen s life as an addict was a nightmare, bringing him to some of darkest and loneliest places imaginable. After his introduction to drugs and alcohol at an early age, his life became a series of desperate, morbidly comical attempts to support his addictions -- including botched robberies, corporate embezzlement and prison time. Twenty years later, Stephen finally reached rock bottom and entered a recovery program though it took losing his job, his famil...1 point

Freeing the Spirit: Ancient & Modern Magical Techniques to Awaken Your Inner Potential by Steve Nobel

Drawing on a variety of disciplines ranging from T more...1 point

Drawing on a variety of disciplines ranging from Tantra, Wicca and Shamanism, to Mysticism, Metaphysics and Mythology, this original book is about the process of growth we call life and how it is possible to move from limitation to freedom.1 point

Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain

ReadHowYouWant publishes a wide variety of best selling more...1 point

ReadHowYouWant publishes a wide variety of best selling books in Large Print and Super Large Print formats in partnership with leading publishers. EasyRead books are available in 11pt and 13pt. type. EasyRead Large books are available in 16pt, 16pt Bold, and 18pt Bold type. EasyRead Super Large books are available in 20pt. Bold and 24pt. Bold Type. You choose the format that is right for you. Creative Visualization is the art of using mental imagery and affirmation to produce positive changes in...1 point

Confidence: The Power to Do Anything You Want by Rob Yeung

Confidence is having faith in one's own abilities. more...1 point

Confidence is having faith in one's own abilities. Someone who is confident can achieve more, stand up for what they believe in and have the courage to risk embarrassment. However, for some, confidence does not come easily. Almost every day we are subjected to situations where our confidence is tested and there are even instances where lack of confidence can hinder our progress in life. Confidencepresents you with the key information you need to build your confidence and make immediate changes t...1 point

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers

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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (Personal development) by Dale Carnegie

Worry affects everyone and descends with ease upon more...0 points

Worry affects everyone and descends with ease upon work, money, family life and relationships. This book offers practical strategies for breaking out of this destructive habit, before it breaks you. Dale Carnegie shows how worry has been conquered by thousands, some famous, but most just ordinary people, and offers practical suggestions for leading a more positive and enjoyable life. Worry-free tips include: fundamental facts you should know about worry - a magic formula for solving worry situat...0 points

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey

THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE is recogni more...0 points

THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE is recognised as one of the most influential books ever written. In this seminal work, Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centred approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty and human dignity -- principles that give us the security to adapt to change, and the wisdom and power to take advant...0 points

Daniel Goleman Omnibus: "Emotional Intelligence", "Working with EQ" by Daniel Goleman

"Emotional Intelligence" - Does IQ defin more...0 points

"Emotional Intelligence" - Does IQ define our destiny? Daniel Goleman argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, and that our emotions play a major role in thought, decision making and individual success. Self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, motivation, empathy and social deftness are all qualities that mark people who excel: whose relationships flourish, who are stars in the workplace. With new insights into the brain architecture underlying emotion and rationality,....0 points

The Power of Positive Thinking (minature edition) by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

This condensed version of the most famous self-hel more...0 points

This condensed version of the most famous self-help book ever written is a pocket-size volume of inspiration that's as relevant today as it was when first published in 1952. It contains the wisdom of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's best-selling original and Peale's sage advice about developing the mental acumen to surmount obstacles and maintain a positive outlook.0 points

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiy more...0 points

Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences - his two fathers. One father (Robert's real father) was a highly educated man but fiscally poor. The other father was the father of Robert's best friend - that Dad was an eighth-grade drop-out who became a self-made multi-millionaire. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his 'poor dad' pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his 'rich dad'. Taking t...0 points

The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz

SET YOUR GOALS HIGH...THEN EXCEED THEM: Millions more...0 points

SET YOUR GOALS HIGH...THEN EXCEED THEM: Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and -- most important of all -- find greater happiness and peace of mind. The Magic of Thinking Big gives you useful methods, not empty promises. Dr. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the mos...0 points

Understanding Misunderstandings: New Ways to Make Dealing with Difficult People Easy by Nancy Slessenger

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Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft

(Controlling men make you think it is you - it isn't!) more...0 points

(Controlling men make you think it is you - it isn't!) "He doesn't mean to hurt me-he just loses control." "He can be sweet and gentle." "He's scared me a few times, but he never hurts the children-he's a great father." "He's had a really hard life..." Women in abusive relationships tell themselves these things every day. Now they can see inside the minds of angry and controlling men-and change their own lives. In this groundbreaking book, a counselor shows how to improve, survive, or leave an....0 points

Casual Power:: How to Power Up Your Nonverbal Communication & Dress Down for Success by Sherry Maysonave

What are you saying before you speak a word? Does more...0 points

What are you saying before you speak a word? Does your nonverbal communication limit your effectiveness? In this enlightening guidebook, Sherry Maysonave shows you precisely how to commnad respect, inspire trust, and project personal power when you dress down for business. She emphasizes the silent but potent - nonverbal aspects of clothing, demeanor, and body language. She reveals how nonverbal factors determine the responsse you receive from others factors that impact your ability to maximize....0 points

Personal Development for Smart People: The Conscious Pursuit of Personal Growth by Steve Pavlina

Despite promises of "fast and easy" results more...0 points

Despite promises of "fast and easy" results from slick marketers, real personal growth is neither fast nor easy. The truth is that hard work, courage, and self-discipline are required to achieve meaningful results-results that are not attained by those who cling to the fantasy of achievement without effort.       Personal Development for Smart People reveals the unvarnished truth about what it takes to consciously grow as a human being. As you read, you'll learn the seven uni...0 points

Decoding the Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life: How Life Shows Us What We Need to Know by Dr. Paul DeBell

How can science help us develop our deeper spiritual more...0 points

How can science help us develop our deeper spiritual potential? This unique approach to the question, from a trained psychiatrist, combines spirituality with key concepts from modern psychology to help us overcome challenges and become more perceptive, creative, and fulfilled. Dr. DeBell draws on such rational tools as cognitive-behavioral and Piaget developmental psychology to detect and decode feedback from the deeper dimensions in life. Contemporary, down-to-earth, and extremely practical, it...0 points