A Promised Land by Barack Obama
A Promised Land by Barack Obama Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States (2009 to 2017). He was the first African American to be president. And he served Illinois as senator before his presidential election. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in office. He published bestsellers The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from My Father. Obama’s books tell his personal and political story honestly. Barack Obama’s memoir about his life, A Promised Land, chronicles his life from childhood to the conclusion of his first term as President, culminating in the events that led
Make your bed by Admiral William H. McRaven
Make your bed by Admiral William H. McRaven Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Admiral and former Navy SEAL, formerly commander of U.S. Special Operations Command. He held numerous command positions through a 37-year military career in the special operations world. He oversaw among America’s most momentous military operations, including the effort that resulted in the killing of Osama bin Laden. McRaven is also a best-selling author and he has made it big — like his motivational and leadership books “Make Your Bed,’’ which builds on his viral 2014 University of Texas commencement
Stop Fixing Yourself by Anthony De Mello
Stop Fixing Yourself by Anthony De Mello Anthony De Mello, a Jesuit friar, had been born in Bombay, India, in 1931. He is widely acknowledged as one of the century's most influential spiritual instructors, known for his intermixing of Western and Eastern religions. De Mello launched the Sadhana Institute in India and published multiple bestselling works, including "The Way to Love" and "Awareness." His work, focused on self-awareness and self-understanding—despite the fact that he left in 1987—resounds globally among spiritual leaders and readers. Anthony De Mello's "Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All Is Well" is an
The Science of Mind Management
The Science of Mind Management by Swami Mukundananda. Swami Mukundananda is a well-known teacher and mindmaster who integrates old Vedic philosophy with new scientific methodology and mind-managing techniques. He graduated from IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta but eventually gave up a promising career in the corporate world to be a monk under Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj. Later Swami Mukundananda founded JKYog advocating yoga, spirituality, and mind control. Over the last 40 years or so, his books, chats and life-transforming talks, which combine wit, pragmatism and profound insights have inspired many millions in developing the modern way
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku Eddie Jaku was born Abraham Jakubowicz in 1920 in Leipzig, Germany, with a loving Jewish parentage. As a young man, he saw for himself Nazi Germany's rise, the loss of his home and the terrible atrocities of concentration camps, like Auschwitz. In Australia, Eddie rebuilt his life after the war, despite the horrors of war and loss — a loving family and a successful career as an engineer. He spent his latter years telling his story to the vast world, telling thousands about resilience, kindness, and the spirit
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Cal Newport is a well-known author, computer science professor at Georgetown University, and thought leader on the interface between digital technologies and culture. He is also known for his research on productivity, digital minimalism and deep work, and his Ph.D. from MIT. Newport has also written a wide range of best-selling books, including Deep Work and So Good They Can’t Ignore You. And now, he has also appeared in major publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World supports the
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear James Clear is an award-winning author, lecturer and expert in habits, decision making and on-going development. Atomic Habits has been translated into more than 50 languages, and has sold more than 5 million copies around the world. Drawing upon science, Clear’s expertise helps people — and organisations — improve through humble, frequent tweaks. His opinions are in prominent magazines including The New York Times, Time and Entrepreneur, and he operates an equally well-read newsletter that runs to hundreds of thousands of people each week. This book offers a hands-on and detailed
