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Our Personal Development section offers a world of insight and self-discovery. From transforming one’s mindset to building habits and routines for success, these books help unlock our potential. Whether you’re seeking guidance on productivity, emotional intelligence or mindfulness, find invaluable resources here.

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Writing for Television, Radio, and New Media - Thryft
Robert L. Hilliard | Cengage Learning

Writing for Television, Radio, and New Media

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Hilliard's comprehensive guide offers practical tips and techniques for writing successful scripts across various media, including TV, radio, and online platforms. With clear organization, excellent examples, and attention to detail, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to break into the world of professional writing for television, radio, or new media.
A Student's Guide to Methodology - Thryft
Peter Clough, Cathy Nutbrown  | Sage Publications Ltd

A Student's Guide to Methodology

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This book is an indispensable tool for anyone undertaking research for the purpose of writing their dissertation. It provides clear and straightforward information on the process and functions of methodology, from framing research questions to drawing conclusions. The authors differentiate between methodology and methods, clarify their relationship, and provide guidance on using the internet as a research tool and resource. Additionally, the book has updated readings and suggestions on how to improve academic writing, and further guidance on ethical issues.
Watching My Language : Adventures in the World Trade - Thryft
William Safire | Random House

Watching My Language : Adventures in the World Trade

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Watching My Language is a must-read for those interested in language history and evolution. The book offers interesting insights into language usage, including political language, youth slang, and even profanity. The author’s witty and engaging style of writing makes the book an enjoyable read for anyone who loves exploring language and its quirks.
How to Sound Clever: Master the 600 Everyday Words You Pretend to Understand ... When You Don't - Thryft

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"How to Sound Clever" might just be the book you're looking for if you enjoy learning with a dash of entertainment. It's not just a vocabulary builder; it's peppered with anecdotes and illustrations that make improving your lexicon an absolute delight. Think of it as a secret weapon to impress at parties or nail that job interview with words that sparkle.
In The Middle - Thryft
Donald H. Graves, Nancie Atwell  | Heinemann

In The Middle

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Recommendation: "In The Middle" is a great read for young adults struggling with identity and turbulent times while navigating teenage life in America. The book offers an insightful narrative of personal growth and self-discovery amidst adversity and is a must-read for anyone looking for an engaging coming-of-age tale.
Studying for a Degree
Patrick Dunleavy | Red Globe Press

Studying for a Degree

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If you're embarking on your higher education journey, "Studying for a Degree" by Sheila Dunleavy can be a lighthouse amidst the rough seas of academia. The book's straightforward, pragmatic advice will bolster your study techniques, ensuring you navigate coursework, exams, and the pressures of university life with greater ease and confidence.
Transition to College Writing
Keith Hjortshoj | Bedford/st. Martin's

Transition to College Writing

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Starting college can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the increased demands of collegiate writing. "Transition to College Writing" is like a compass for navigating this new academic landscape. Keith Hjortshoj speaks directly to your situation, offering practical advice to cast away high school habits and adopt a more mature approach to tackling diverse writing assignments. This book is a streamlined tool, perfect for demystifying college-level work and building confidence in your writing abilities.
The Associated Press Guide to News Writing
Peterson's | Peterson's

The Associated Press Guide to News Writing

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If you're aiming to sharpen your news writing chops, "The Associated Press Guide to News Writing" is a brilliant companion. This isn't just theory—it's a hands-on manual that acts as a cornerstone for industry standards, with ample real-world examples. Ideal for reporters and students, it meticulously guides you through the craft of creating impactful, clear, and concise news pieces, just as the pros do.
Eight Keys to Greatness
Gene N. Landrum | Magna Publishing Co Ltd

Eight Keys to Greatness

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If you're feeling a bit lost on your path to success, "Eight Keys to Greatness" can be the compass you need. Gene N. Landrum takes an analytical yet accessible approach to personal achievement. Readers have found it empowering, offering actionable insights rather than the usual platitudes. It's like having a mentor guide you through the principles that have shaped successful people.

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If you're looking to elevate your writing to capture your audience's attention effectively, "Brilliant Copywriting" might just become your go-to guide. Roger Horberry shares his professional insights with a coach-like approach, demystifying the art of persuasive copywriting in a way that is accessible for beginners and enriching for more experienced writers. It's like having a mentor in your pocket, helping you craft compelling narratives that stand out.
Model Business Letters, E-Mails & Other Business Documents

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This book could be a good read for someone who wants to improve their business writing skills and create professional correspondence. With its comprehensive guide and practical tips, it will help you write clear and effective emails, letters, and other business documents.
Public Relations Techniques - Thryft
Frank Jefkins | Rbhp Trade Group

Public Relations Techniques

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of public relations. It provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, including practical techniques for managing communications in both commercial and non-commercial organizations. Jefkins' expertise is evident throughout the book, making it an invaluable resource for PR professionals and students alike.
Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide, 4Th Edition - Thryft
Manhattan Prep | Manhattan Prep Publishing

Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide, 4Th Edition

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This book is recommended for GMAT test-takers who struggle with the sentence correction section. With comprehensive rules, strategies, and examples, it provides a detailed understanding of every major and minor grammatical principle, and the 187 practice problems with detailed answer explanations help students improve their skills. It also includes access to online practice exams and a question bank, making it a comprehensive resource for GMAT preparation.
Writing at Work: Professional Writing Skills for People on the Job

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If you're looking to polish your writing skills for a more professional edge at work, this is a must-read. It not only covers the basics of grammar and style but also provides insight into crafting effective memos, emails, and reports that stand out. Get ready to communicate with clarity and confidence, no matter what your job throws at you.
The Wordsworth Companion to Literature in English
Ian Ousby | Wordsworth Reference Editions

The Wordsworth Companion to Literature in English

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If you're venturing into the vast landscape of literature, consider "The Wordsworth Companion To Literature In English" your personal map. Not only does it demystify complex literary terms with clarity, but it also offers a panoramic view of literary giants and movements. It's an essential toolkit for students, avid readers, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of literature from various English-speaking cultures.
The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes

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If you're on the hunt for your next career move, this book is like having a personal coach for creating resumes that stand out. With practical tips and industry insights from authors Rose Curtis and Warren Simons, you'll be equipped to craft a document that opens doors. Whether you're fresh out of college or seeking a major career shift, this guide could be the key to landing your dream job.
Rethinking the Future: Rethinking Business, Principles, Competition, Control & Complexity, Leadership, Markets and the World

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If you find yourself fascinated by the ever-evolving landscape of global business, 'Rethinking the Future' is a treasure trove just for you. It taps into the minds of world-renowned experts who unravel the complexities of tomorrow's marketplaces and management principles. You’ll find it more than instructive; it offers a panoramic overview that might just redefine how you approach your career or business strategy in our hyper-connected world.
Writing and Speaking at Work (2nd Edition) - Thryft
Edward P. Bailey | Prentice Hall

Writing and Speaking at Work (2nd Edition)

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Concise but thorough, this popular business communication text is packed with practical advice to help students improve their writing and speaking skills.   Shorter than most other business communications texts, Writing & Speaking at Work, 4e draws from the author’s years of experience as a college instructor and consultant in business and government. It delivers practical insight and instruction that will equip students with the tools to be effective communicators no matter where their careers may take them. Instead of detailing the various communications theories, it focuses on the two critical communication needs of business people: writing and speaking.
Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words

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If you're feeling overwhelmed by the world of scientific writing, this book breaks down those fears and complexities, guiding you towards clear and confident communication of your research. It's particularly useful if you're prepping for journals or grappling with your thesis. The approach here isn't just about grammar—it's a mindset for more effective scientific expression, making it invaluable for both native and non-native English speakers in academia.
PPK3 Porter Boxed Set
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Michael E. Porter | Free Press

PPK3 Porter Boxed Set

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If you're looking to gain a competitive edge in the business world, Michael E. Porter's boxed set could serve as your secret weapon. His approach to competition and strategy has shaped modern economics and business practices, making this collection a foundational asset for students, academics, and executives alike. It's like having a master class in business strategy at your fingertips.
Perfect Phrases for Executive Presentations
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If you're gearing up for a high-stakes presentation, this book could be your secret weapon. It's like having a speechwriter in your pocket, offering you a treasure trove of phrases and strategies for various audiences. Whether you're addressing shareholders or celebrating commencements, you'll find the right words to communicate your vision clearly and persuasively.
Magic Words and Language Patterns: The Hypnotist's Essential Guide to Crafting Irresistible Suggestions
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Whether you're just delving into the realm of hypnotherapy or looking to refine your linguistic prowess, "Magic Words and Language Patterns" offers a treasure trove of techniques to elevate your practice. Picture yourself, confidently guiding clients towards positive change without the crutch of scripts, using the power of well-crafted suggestions. It's an essential read for anyone in the field aiming to unlock the full potential of their hypnotic influence.
Do the Work
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Steven Pressfield | The Domino Project

Do the Work

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Ever find yourself stuck, wrestling with the shadowy force of procrastination? "Do the Work" is like a coach in book form, peeling back the layers of resistance that keep your ideas from bearing fruit. Steven Pressfield doesn't just offer sympathetic encouragement; he provides practical strategies to beat back the inner naysayer and transform potential into projects completed. If you're looking to move from dreaming to doing, this book might just be the catalyst you need.
Imagine: How Creativity Works
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Jonah Lehrer | Canongate Books

Imagine: How Creativity Works

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"Imagine - How Creativity Works" could be an inspiring read for you if you're curious about the marriage of art and science. Jonah Lehrer's storytelling melds anecdotes from various creative fields with scientific insights, providing a captivating look at the inner workings of our creativity. It's a book that opens up conversations about how we can foster innovation in our environments, which is particularly compelling for anyone looking to enhance their creative pursuits or to understand the creative processes better.
Perfect Phrases for Business Letters
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Ken O'Quinn | Mcgraw Hill

Perfect Phrases for Business Letters

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If crafting a compelling business letter feels daunting, or if you've ever found yourself struggling to find the right words to convey your message professionally, "Perfect Phrases for Business Letters" could be your go-to guide. Imagine feeling confident as you draft proposals, motivate your team, or engage with customers, thanks to this book's treasure trove of diplomatic and precise phrases tailored to meet your business needs.
Anything Goes: The Autobiography
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John Barrowman, Carole E. Barrowman  | Michael O'mara Books

Anything Goes: The Autobiography

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If you're a fan of John Barrowman, particularly his work on shows like Torchwood, "Anything Goes" is a treasure trove of insights into both his professional and personal life. Not just a typical celebrity story, this autobiography weaves raw honesty with Barrowman's infectious charisma. It's a backstage pass to the ups and downs that shaped him, told with the warmth you'd expect from a conversation with the man himself. Whether it's tales from the theatre or the road to coming out, you'll finish this book feeling like you've really gotten to know John Barrowman.
The English Legal System - Key Cases
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Jacqueline Martin | Routledge

The English Legal System - Key Cases

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If you're navigating the complexities of the English legal system, this book is a practical companion. It distills the essence of key cases that have shaped English law, offering you the distilled wisdom you need to understand the legal landscape. Whether you're a law student or simply interested in the workings of justice, you'll appreciate the clarity it brings to historical and contemporary legal decisions.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear - Thryft
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Elizabeth Gilbert | Bloomsbury

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

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Elizabeth Gilbert, the bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, delves into the mysterious nature of inspiration and creativity in this insightful book. She encourages readers to embrace curiosity, let go of needless suffering, and pursue their passions fearlessly. Whether you are an aspiring writer, artist, or simply seeking more mindfulness in your life, Big Magic offers a world of wonder and joy. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
The Storyteller's Secret : How TED Speakers and Inspirational Leaders Turn Their Passion into Performance - Thryft
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How did an American immigrant without a college education go from Venice Beach t-shirt vendor to television's most successful producer? How did a timid pastor's son surmount a paralysing fear of public speaking to sell out Yankee Stadium, twice? How did the city of Tokyo create a PowerPoint stunning enough to win them the chance to host the Olympics? They told brilliant stories. Whether your goal is to sell, educate, fundraise or entertain, your story is your most valuable asset: 'a strategic tool with irresistible power', according to the New York Times. A well-told story hits you like a punch to the gut; it triggers the light-bulb moment, the 'aha' that illuminates the path to innovation. Radical transformation can occur in an instant, with a single sentence; The Storyteller's Secret teaches you how to craft your most powerful delivery ever. In his hugely attended Talk Like TED events, bestselling author and communications guru Carmine Gallo found, again and again, that audiences wanted to discover the keys to telling a powerful story. The Storyteller's Secret unlocks the answer in fifty lessons from visionary leaders - each of whom cites storytelling as a crucial ingredient in success. A good story can spark action and passion; it can revolutionise the way people think and spur them to chase their dreams. Isn't it time you shared yours?
Making a Point: The Pernickety Story of English Punctuation - Thryft
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David Crystal | St. Martin's Press

Making a Point: The Pernickety Story of English Punctuation

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The triumphant concluding volume in David Crystal's classic trilogy on the English language combines the first history of English punctuation with a complete guide on how to use it.Behind every punctuation mark lies a thousand stories. The punctuation of English, marked with occasional rationality, is founded on arbitrariness and littered with oddities. For a system of a few dozen marks it generates a disproportionate degree of uncertainty and passion, inspiring organizations like the Apostrophe Protection Society and sending enthusiasts, correction-pens in hand, in a crusade against error across the United States.Professor Crystal leads us through this minefield with characteristic wit, clarity, and commonsense. In Making a Point , he gives a fascinating account of the origin and progress of every kind of punctuation mark over one and a half millennia and offers sound advice on how punctuation may be used to meet the needs of every occasion and context.
500 Words You Should Know
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Caroline Taggart | Michael O'mara

500 Words You Should Know

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If you delight in the richness of language, "500 Words You Should Know" could be quite the treasure for you. Caroline Taggart does a stellar job of guiding you through a linguistic journey, not just by listing words, but by dissecting them with etymology and usage. It's like adding a dash of elegance to your conversations and writings.
TED Talks Storytelling : 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks - Thryft
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Recommendation: Hey there! If you want to take your presentations to the next level, "TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks" is a must-read for you. This book reveals the secret behind delivering a great TED talk - storytelling. By studying over 200 TED talks, the author discovered that stories were the common thread among all the captivating talks. Packed with case studies and practical tips, this short but powerful guide will teach you how to inject life into your presentations and keep your audience mesmerized. Get ready to leave a lasting impression and connect with your listeners on a whole new level!
Persuasive Proposals And Presentations - 24 Lessons For Writing Winners - Thryft
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Heather Pierce | Mcgraw-hill

Persuasive Proposals And Presentations - 24 Lessons For Writing Winners

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This book is ideal for anyone who wants to polish their writing and presentation skills. With practical advice and examples of common mistakes, it teaches readers how to effectively develop and communicate a winning strategy. Empowering readers to make compelling presentations and proposals, this book is bound to boost your confidence and help improve your communication skills.
How To Buy An Elephant And 38 Other Things You Never Knew You Wanted To Know - Thryft
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"How to Buy an Elephant" could be a good read for someone who enjoys bizarre and out-of-the-ordinary information. This book is a collection of unique skills and knowledge that is not commonly taught or discussed in mainstream media. The book offers a vast array of topics from how to sweep a carpet, good posture, Spencerian Penmanship, Swiss Barns, Photosculpture, ethics of eating, restoring the apparently dead, and more. The book is perfect for someone who enjoys learning the unconventional and wants to expand their knowledge in a fun and exciting way.
Reading Nonfiction : Notice & Note Stances, Signposts, and Strategies - Thryft
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This book is a must-read for educators and parents who want to teach children how to read and think critically about complex nonfiction texts. The authors provide clear and practical strategies that can be used in any subject area, helping students to become more attentive readers and better able to challenge the claims of nonfiction authors. The book's unique approach focuses on developing 3 essential questions, 5 key signposts, and 7 proven reading strategies that help readers navigate challenging nonfiction texts with confidence. With Reading Nonfiction, students will learn to read more deeply and productively, developing the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
Notebook Connections : Strategies for the Reader's Notebook - Thryft
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Notebook Connections can be a good read for teachers looking to enrich their teaching technique in reading, and to encourage students to think more about their reading. This book provides a comprehensive model for making reader's notebooks the centerpiece of reading workshop, with guided lessons, assessment tips, and numerous strategies to anchor student's thinking.
This book is an essential guide for students who want to engage with history in a critical and analytical manner. It provides a framework for understanding the true value of the past and the importance of historical thinking in the present and future. The strategies and insights presented in this book will help students cultivate fair-mindedness and critical thinking skills that they can apply to any field of study.
Directing the Documentary - Thryft
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Michael Rabiger | Focal Press

Directing the Documentary

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If you are an aspiring documentary filmmaker, "Directing the Documentary" is the perfect guide for you. The author's conversational style creates a sense of camaraderie between the reader and the expert filmmaker. Additionally, the book is studded with examples from well-known films and projects, which help the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of all the important phases of documentary filmmaking, starting from researching and focusing an idea to maintaining control during the final stages of shooting.
Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders - Thryft
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Roberta Chapey | Lww

Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders

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This book is a must-read for graduate speech language pathology students and professionals looking to expand their knowledge on aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders. The comprehensive resource provides a wide range of intervention strategies that cater to bilingual and culturally diverse clients, as well as approaches for computer-assisted interventions. The book also includes psychosocial/functional approaches, making it versatile and beneficial for therapists and clients alike. Overall, this book is an excellent reference for anyone looking to improve their understanding and practice of language intervention strategies.
The Art of Creative Thinking - Thryft
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Rod Judkins | Sceptre

The Art of Creative Thinking

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THE ART OF CREATIVE THINKING reveals how we can transform our businesses, our society and ourselves through a deeper understanding of human creativity. Rod Judkins, a lecturer in creativity at the world-famous St Martin's College of Art, will examine the behaviour of successful creative thinkers and explain how all of us can learn from them to improve our lives. Judkins will draw on an extraordinary range of reference points, from the Dada Manifesto to Andy Warhol's studio, via Steve Jobs, Nobel Prize winning economists and many others, and distil a lifetime's expertise into 90 succinct chapters. Along the way he shares the story of most successful class in educational history (in which every single student won a Nobel prize); shows why graphic nudity during public speaking can be both a curse and surprisingly persuasive; and reveals why, in the twenty-first century, it's technically illegal to be as good as good as Michelangelo.
Art Thinking: How to Carve Out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets, and Bosses
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"Art Thinking" could be just what you need if you've been feeling trapped between your need for creative expression and the rigid demands of your work life. Amy Whitaker shows you how to blend the freedom of artistic thinking with the practicality of business to carve out a space for innovation and big ideas. It's a refreshing take on problem-solving that encourages bending rules without breaking them, which could make your daily grind a bit more inspiring and a lot more impactful.

Why Invest in Personal Development?

Personal development is after all an ongoing journey, and necessary for all of us! Here at Thryft, our collection spans relevant topics such as mindfulness, productivity and emotional intelligence. Learn from thought leaders, who can offer perspectives that empower you to achieve personal growth and fulfilment. Help yourself to our collection if you desire to improve yourself, one book at a time.