Search Results: Self Help - Motivational from Riverwood's Books

Harper Collins. Very Good. 1990. Softcover. 0002156822 . Light edge & corner wear, very light soiling. Interior unmarked. Illustrated. 243 pages. Quick and simple things you can do to save the Earth.; 001083; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Simon & Schuster. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 0671791540 . Light wear to edges/corners, a little corner curling, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & unmarked, slight small stain seen on edge of a few pages. 538 pages. B/w illus. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Citadel Press/Carol Group. New. 2001. Softcover. 0806522976 . New book with small remainder mark across bottom edge of pages. "Thousands of women have learned the skills of mental and physical empowerment from fourth-degree blackbelt Al Marrewa. He goes far beyond teaching women to physically defend themselves, providing the tools that let women make empowerment a way of life and shows them how to take control. Marrewa puts his techniques in this life-changing book and offers step-by-step instruction leading readers to security, assertiveness and empowerment. ..." (368noto) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Edmonton, AB: Abacho Press. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. 0968569404 . Light edge & corner wear, some scuffing to covers. Internal pages clean other than a very light stain which affects bottom corner of pages (quite minor). B/w illustrations. "Anne Bhanu Chopra has written a poetic, intelligent guide to help her generation both understand the forces at play and navigate the perils of modern relationships. Through her honesty and her willingness to reveal the tossed emotions of her personal life, she becomes a friend, confidante and soul-sister to others searching for ways to continue to respect cultural traditions, parents and family and still finds fulfillment in todays open society..... ". [osl-161] ; 8vo .

Ballantine Books. Very Good. 1995. Softcover. 0345400577 . Light wear to edges & corners, a little corner curling. Interior clean & unmarked, b/w illustrations. Book DescriptionWhen Sophy Burnham wrote A BOOK OF ANGELS, she inspired a phenomenon. An instant bestseller when it was originally published, this beautiful volume tells not only the extraordinary true stories of present-day encounters with angels, but also traces the understanding and study of angels throughout history and in different cultures. What do angels look like? Whom do they choose to visit? Why do they appear more often to children than to adults? An eloquent report from the place where earth and heaven meet, A BOOK OF ANGELS is a quest into mysteries and a song of praise to life. (180noto) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Andrews Mcmeel. New. 2003. Hardcover. 0740735446 . New journal, lined pages. Good quality paper - dimensions 8.5 x 6.5", beautiful design on covers, ribbon marker. Caption on front reads "The flow of the river is ceaseless and it's water is never the same. The bubbles that float in the pools, now vanishing, now forming, are not of long duration. ". Very small remainder mark on top edge of pages. (455noto) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Baker Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 0801090172 . Excellent condition, clean tight, no markings, very light corner wear and light scuffing to jacket. 240 pages. Review: "One of the best books ever published on homiletics....This books provides unparralleled insights into the sermonic preparation process of some of the most well known and well respected preachers in America.... I recommend this book to any and every pastor and preacher....." ; 8vo .

Self Published. Near Fine. 2005. First Edition. Softcover. 0968788645 . Excellent, near new condition, little scuffing to cover, a little upturning of front cover. Internal pages clean & unmarked. B/w illus. The ultimate guide to understanding and controlling the many risks to your wealth. The author is an investment advisor who manages millions of dollars in client's RRSP retirement plans & corporate money. He studied investment theory at the University of Alberta & holds a Bachelor and Masters in Business & holds the prestigious Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. (*shipping will be reduced to all locations) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 118 pages .

Crown Business. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 1400052904 . (donation for SCARS auction 2011) Excellent condition, clean and unmarked other than previous owner's name written fairly small on first blank endpage (easily covered with bookplate etc. ) . Overall wear is very light. ; 8vo; "Confidence is the new theory and practice of success, explaining why success and failure are not mere episodes but self-perpetuating trajectories. Rosabeth Moss Kanter shows why organizations of all types may be brimming with talent but not be winners, and provides people in leadership positions with a practical program for either maintaining a winning streak or turning around a downward spiral. Confidence is based on an extraordinary investigation of success and failure in companies such as Continental Airlines, Seagate, and Verizon and sports teams such as the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles, as… Read More

Bantam Books. Near Fine. 1997. Softcover. 055337494X . Near new condition - slight corner wear, a little rubbing along spine edges, clean, no markings. Synopsis Authors Gary Hendricks and Kate Ludeman make a strong case that the corporate leaders of the future will need a sound spiritual base. They draw on personal experience in the field, as well as quotes and stories from successful leaders like Bob Galvin (Motorola) and Mort Topfer (Dell Computers) to look at highly effective strategies of leadership that revolve around the determination to be honest, open, and a source of integrity in the business community... (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo .

Harmony Books. New in New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1400045053 . New item - has a small remainder marking to one outer edge. The opening section, “In the Face of Tragedy, ” defines suffering as the pain that threatens to make life meaningless. When our deepest needs go unfulfilled, suffering begins. We begin to heal when we go beyond personal anger and fear to a realization of our true self, the self that was never afraid and can never be wounded. The true self contains the light that no darkness can attack. Having described a path of awareness and compassion that leads to the light, the second half of The Deeper Wound takes us there through “A Hundred Days of Healing, ” daily affirmations, exercises, insights, lessons, and questions—each a step out of pain toward a higher reality. “We can become living memorials to tragedy by restoring the power of life, ” writes Deepak Chopra. (400noto) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Renaissance Books. New. 2001. Softcover. 1580632165 . New book - has a very small remainder mark to one outer edge. Slight shelfwear to cover edges. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Synopsis: A guide to spiritual healing through communication and advice from above describes how advice on everything from health to careers can be obtained by personal guardian angels, with case studies and transcripts included. (400-noto) .

Riverhead Trade. Near Fine. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 1573227358 . Excellent condition, clean & unmarked. Very light wear to cover, price sticker on rear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 208 pages; Debbie Ford believes that we each hold within us a trace of every human characteristic that exists, the capacity for every human emotion. We are born with the ability to express this entire spectrum of characteristics. But, Ford points out, our families and our society send us strong messages about which ones are good and bad. So when certain impulses arise, we deny them instead of confronting them, giving them a healthy voice, then letting them go. It is to these feelings that Ford turns our attention, these parts of our selves that don't fit the personae we have created for the rest of the world. She shows us the effects of living in the dark, of keeping all our supposedly unsavory impulses under wraps. We find ourselves disproportionately frustrated and angry at the selfishness… Read More

Berkley Books. Good. 1976. Softcover. 0425106012 . Light edgewear, some creasing to cover one smal edge tear. Internal pages clean. The world renowned psychic shares the secrets of lasting inner peace. (*shipping will be reduced on this lighter book) ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall .

Alberta: Roebuck Publishing. Near Fine. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0968006507 . Excellent, near new condition. Interior clean & tight, no marking. Slight soiling to upper edge of pages, slight corner wear. 455 pages. A revealing story of one woman's journey to wholeness. Christian themes. "Norma Smith proves she is in touch with the painful realities many women deal with today as she offers insights from her personal counselling experience. She uniquely blends these experiences into one woman's life. You will laugh and cry with Jeanne as her story unfolds. The healing I have seen in the lives of abused women touched by Norma's ministry gives great credibility to the value of this book as a resource in counselling. 'Norma's notes' alone are worth the price of the book"--Chris Olsen, President, Alliance Women of Canada. ; 8vo .

New York: Vantage Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 053304281X . HC/DJ - near fine. Hardcover is clean and unmarked other than small green ink spill on top edge of pages (about 1/4"). Jacket has very light edgewear, light scuffing, slight soiling to rear and a little age tanning to edges. This book is the product of the author's long search into the meaning of life, which he maintains is like a giant stage production. The stage, the Earth, is set up with scenes of enchanting scenery in which the living organisms act. Man, as an actor, is born into different ethnic groups with distinct features call "makeups".....Despite the role one portrays, it is how one acts that makes one a hero, a villain, or a victim. The hero enacts his role to the best of his ability, whether life is a trajedy or comedy, until the curtain falls... (400) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall .

Harper Collins. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Very nice, clean, tight condition. Hardcover unmarked other than one earmark. Jacket has a light edge crinkling and a couple tiny corner tears. "Richard Carlson, author of the worldwide bestseller "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" says that Family Wisdom is "a wonderful book that will help you become a better parent as well as a happier person." This is Robin's most profound book yet, rich with truly life-changing ideas on balancing work and family, transforming your family culture and creating a life that fills your heart with joy, fulfillment and peace. This book will show you exactly how to unlock your child's highest abilities, deepen your relationships and leave a lasting legacy." [375-noto]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 208 pages .

University of Toronto Press. Very Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. Ex-library book, but still ing reat condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Only light wear overall, pages clean and intact. B/w photos. 118 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; (*photo shown is a stock photo). "Fearless: The Complete Personal Safety Guide for Women" is an extensive manual that offers a unique balance of practical advice on personal safety and an array of self-defence strategies, with an academic exploration of the psychology of offenders and victims. While presenting the reader with detailed self-defence material, including strategies for safety awareness and effective physical and non-physical resistance techniques, Paul Henry Danylewich investigates the social patterns of sexual assault and domestic violence using the material from interviews with 50 sex offenders, as well as the resources provided by law enforcement agencies, rape crisis centres, hospitals,… Read More

Crossing Press. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 1580910785 . Pages are clean and tight, a little soiling to one outer edge. Cover has light edgewear and some corner and edge curling. Old price sticker on rear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages; Feng shui is the 3,000-year-old Chinese art that looks at how objects affect energy, an important concern when arranging furniture, building a home, or planting a garden. There are several different variations of feng shui, which has led to confusion about its most basic principles. Clear Englebert explains the differences and then discusses how to put feng shui into practice. He addresses concerns about architectural features such as doors and windows, about finding the right place to situate beds and other furniture, and about landscaping. Other topics include removing clutter, creating empowered positions, avoiding "poison arrows," and what to know about clocks, mirrors, glass, air circulation, and the five elements.… Read More

Simon & Schuster. Near Fine. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 0684842408 . Excellent condition, a little wear at corners, clean, no markings. Small book 6 x 4.5". A page of reflections for each day of the year. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Stephen R. Covey and the Merrills have shown millions of readers how to balance the demands of a schedule with the desire for fulfillment. Now the principles they introduced in First Things First are distilled for everyday reading. Let First Things First Every Day be your guide to the rich relationships, the inner peace, and the confidence that come from knowing where you're headed, and why... (300-noto) .