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A practical self-development book for the days when motivation and perfect conditions do not show up. Its revised five-move method helps readers notice resistance, shrink the next useful action, begin, return without punishment, and repeat what proves useful—while recognizing when a problem needs more than a small step.
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John Philip Newman
What does it mean to be a 'Typical American' in the late 19th century? This Thanksgiving sermon combines history, statistics, and moral reflection to explore America’s identity, its blessings, and the challenges of immigration and unity.
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Alonzo Rothschild
Explore how Abraham Lincoln’s early struggles with poverty, failed businesses, and legal battles shaped a man whose honesty and fairness became legendary in both law and politics.
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Egerton Ryerson
Follow Egerton Ryerson’s journey from humble Methodist preacher to pioneering educator and historian, as he navigates religious controversies, Indigenous missions, political upheaval, and the founding of Ontario’s public school system.
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Dan Harris
Dan Harris’s on-air panic attack wasn’t just a career crisis—it was the start of a practical journey into meditation. This book cuts through the usual fluff, showing how mindfulness can make your noisy brain about 10% happier. It’s honest, skeptical, and refreshingly down-to-earth—no spiritual mumbo jumbo, just real talk about stress and focus.
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Brianna Wiest
Brianna Wiest’s "101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think" cuts through the usual self-help fluff with honest, no-nonsense reflections on purpose, negativity, and mental habits. It’s less about quick fixes and more about steady, often uncomfortable growth. Ready to rethink how you handle your own brain’s noise?
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The original Globusz
I first created Globusz Publishing in the early days of the web, turning public-domain text files into more usable HTML ebooks and later publishing manuscripts submitted by living authors. It eventually became a multilingual volunteer project.
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