Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Whispers To God is a book containing many little prayers, thoughts, and stories written to God when life just became so unbearable, or when I smiled, or just to thank the Lord for being my strength. It's a book of comfort that touches on all subjects, our trials, our decisions, our mistakes, our faith, death, and our love for the Almighty.

Explore the history and tradition of Wabanaki art.

Following an in-depth discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of successful entrepreneurship, the authors show how to apply the theory in actual practice. They demonstrate how to analyze the entrepreneurial firM's stage of development and then focus specifically on problems linked to that stage, how to use the Success/Failure grid as an analysis tool, and how to capitalize on favorable conditions and opportunities. A book for aspiring entrepreneurs both within and outside of established corporations, this book introduces a new perspective on the subject that both refutes individualistic myths about entrepreneurship and provides a specific theory about successful entrepreneurial activity. The authors point to the need for entrepreneurial systems--collections of individuals working together--as the real key to successful ventures. . . . By painting a more accurate picture of how entrepreneurial ventures really work, and then offering sound advice to prospective entrepreneurs on how to achieve lasting success, this book makes a major contribution to the business literature. "Money World"

A book for aspiring entrepreneurs both within and outside of established corporations, this book introduces a new perspectve on the subject that both refutes individualistic myths about entrepreneurship and provides a specific theory about successful entrepreneurial activity. The authors point to the need for entrepreneurial systems--collections of individuals working together--as the real key to successful ventures. They argue that there are four essential elements that must be present and operating in concert if entrepreneurship is to succeed: characteristics, competencies, conditions, and contexts.

Following an in-depth discussion of the theoretical underpinnngs of successful entrepreneurship, the authors show how to apply the theory in actual practice. Planning tools like the Four C Conference--in which an assessment of each of the four necessary elements is made--and the Concert of Components Conference will enable the individual entrepreneur to begin to set up a workable entrepreneurial system. The authors demonstrate how to analyze the entrepreneurial firM's stage of development and then focus specifically on problems linked to that stage, how to use the success/failure grid as an analysis tool, and how to capitalize on favorable conditions and opportunities. By painting a more accurate picture of how entrepreneurial ventures really work--and then offering sound advice to prospective entrepreneurs on how to achieve lasting success--this book makes a major contribution to the business literature.

John E. Tropman examines older Americans and public policy opinion between 1952 and 1978 in order to see just where elder citizens fit in the overall picture. Differences and similarities to opinions of younger groups are discussed along with the changes that took place from the conservative fifties to the liberal sixties and early seventies and back again to the conservatism of the late seventies.

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The Ultimate Dividend Playbook

Dividends may be the most misunderstood aspect of investing in stocks--to the extent people bother to understand dividends at all. As editor of the monthly newsletter Morningstar DividendInvestor, Josh Peters offers sound advice on the long-term investment of capital with dividends as the guide.

Now, in The Ultimate Dividend Playbook: Income, Insight, and Independence for Today's Investor, Peters takes a fresh look at dividend-paying stocks and equips the individual investor for financial success through his dividend-achieving approach. He shows how to put the three dividend plays of income, insight, and independence into practice so that dividends will put cash in your pocket regardless of the fads and failings of Wall Street. Peters also takes you through the insides of a corporation and the factors that allow it to pay and raise dividends, tells how to separate safe dividends from risky ones, and explains how to construct a portfolio of dividend-paying stocks to meet your financial needs.

Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Ultimate Dividend Playbook will help investors find high-quality, dividend-paying stocks to fortify their portfolios for the long haul.

Misti Morningstar's auto accident leaves her spending weeks in a coma and years recovering from a brain injury that leaves her paralyzed and unable to speak or swallow. "Journey Through Brain Trauma" is the true story of Louise Morningstar's struggle to help her daughter recover from devastating brain damage.

This is an easy-to-follow guide to the ancient Indian system of health and diet by body type, with over 150 photographs. You can learn how to understand and use the ancient Indian healing system to promote spiritual harmony and physical health. You can discover your body type - Vata, Pitta or Kapha - and how to maintain complete well-being through diet, massage, herbs, crystals and exercise. It includes step-by-step sequences for crystal infusions, massage techniques, and tonics recommended to restore the body's balance. It is a fascinating introduction covers the origins of Ayurveda, its influence and the different branches of Ayurvedic medicine. It offers advice on Ayurvedic self-help in the home with treatments for common ailments, such as insomnia, headaches, colds and skin problems. The traditional healing system of India, Ayurveda is increasingly popular throughout the world. Literally translated, it means 'life knowing' or 'science of life', and is one of the oldest recorded health practices still used today. It is a complete health system for mind, body and spirit. Rather than treating symptoms, it treats the whole patient, working holistically to prevent and treat disease. This accessible book explains how you can discover your body type and how the elements express themselves within you. It then takes you through the dietary requirements, massage techniques and appropriate oils, herbs, crystals, gems, exercise and tonics recommended for each body type. Whether you are looking for a complete holistic healing system or simply need to regain a sense of balance and harmony, this is the ideal guide to using and understanding the powerful system of Ayurvedic medicine.

Praise for The Rudolph Factor

"Whether you're just starting a business or are a seasoned veteran, "The Rudolph Factor" provides the guiding light for continuously stimulating innovation. People are the key, and this is just the recipe for waking up the creative power within "
--Frank J. Grimmelmann, Chairman, TGG Holdings

"An insightful approach to unleashing the creativity residing in a diverse workforce."
--Harvey Shrednick, former CIO, Corning Incorporated

"A must-have for every executive seeking business and career success."
--Linda Baugh, President of the award-winning American Career Executives

""The Rudolph Factor" is a guide for companies seeking success in an innovative age."
--John Gaudelli, Manager of Business Development, Homestore / Move.com

"A book that sets the new standard for creative and innovative thinking."
--Doug Newton, Desert Sage Consulting and member of the Valley Advisory Group

"A must-read for every executive, manager, and employee who seeks innovation and business success, especially in today's challenging business environment."
--Martin R. Nason, Partner, B2B CFO, and former senior executive vice president, Vidal Sassoon, Inc.

"It's the operationalizing of the Four Pillars held in "The Rudolph Factor" that make this writing invaluable to virtually any organization who cares about optimizing the performance of their 'herd.' Cyndi and Craigclearly detail the whys and hows to move your workforce, currently centered around working with the body, to fully engaging their minds and hearts as well. An essential read."
--Bruce Cummings, VP Human Resources, Guardian Industries

3 Easy Steps to Better Stock Investing

Lessons explain key stock investing concepts clearly and simply to help you learn quickly.

Quizzes reinforce and build on what you learn.

Worksheets let you put what you learn into practice immediately to improve your own investing.

Morningstar Investing Workbook Series helps you build skills progressively at your own pace. Look for these other titles in the Workbook Series:

Stocks 1: How to Get Started in Stocks

Stocks 3: How to Refine Your Stock Strategy

Mutual Funds 1: Find the Right Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds 2: Diversify Your Fund Portfolio

Mutual Funds 3: Maximize Your Fund Returns

Morningstar has been helping investors make better investing decisions for more than 20 years with independent information and analysis. Morningstar people are passionate about helping you invest successfully.

Paul Larson is the editor of the Morningstar Investing Workbook Series: Stocks. He is also one of Morningstar's Equities Strategists and editor of Morningstar StockInvestor. As editor, Larson manages the publication's two market-beating portfolios: Tortoise for conservative and Hare for aggressive investors.

3 Easy Steps to Better Stock Investing

Lessons explain key stock investing concepts clearly and simply to help you learn quickly.

Quizzes reinforce and build on what you learn.

Worksheets let you put what you learn into practice immediately to improve your own investing.

Morningstar Investing Workbook Series helps you build skills progressively at your own pace. Look for these other titles in the Workbook Series:

Stocks 2: How to Select Winning Stocks

Stocks 3: How to Refine Your Stock Strategy

Mutual Funds 1: Find the Right Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds 2: Diversify Your Fund Portfolio

Mutual Funds 3: Maximize Your Fund Returns

Morningstar has been helping investors make better investing decisions for more than 20 years with independent information and analysis. Morningstar people are passionate about helping you invest successfully.

Paul Larson is the editor of the Morningstar Investing Workbook Series: Stocks. He is also one of Morningstar's Equities Strategists and editor of Morningstar StockInvestor. As editor, Larson manages the publication's two market-beating portfolios: Tortoise for conservative and Hare for aggressive investors.

"The Ayurvedic Cookbook" gives a fresh new perspective on this ancient art of self-healing. Over 250 taste-tested recipes are specifically designed to balance each constitution, with an emphasis on simplicity, ease and sound nutrition.

This comprehensive book will guide you, step-by-step, into a life full of promise and change, where you can tap into the world's cosmic power to help you make decisions and fulfil your destiny. The first section, Ancient Wisdom, teaches age-old ways to determine character and trace one's passage through life. In section two, Earth Secrets, ancient practices and rites are rediscovered. Follow shamanism's wise teachings and use dream therapy and mandala for meditations. Finally, the Mysterious Arts are revealed in the third section. Find out what the mystical tarot deck and I Ching can tell you about the course of your life.

This title is a highly illustrated manual that offers a range of practical techniques that can help bring love into being through the tools of magic. These tools include: ritual, natural magic, crystals, herbs, spices, the elements and heavenly bodies.

Spellweaving is an ancient art that threads its way back through the centuries, embracing many cultures and belief systems. Throughout the ancient tales and mysteries, the spirit of enchantment has remained constant, rooted in nature, working with the energy of the universe, and rewarding those who approach it with humility and a generous heart. All the spells in this book have been crafted by Sally Morningstar to maintain the balance between give and take, and to harness powers not for personal gain but for the greater good. The spells are presented as profound pieces of magic that need to be prepared for with cleansing, blessings and consecration. The book covers all you need to know to weave your own spells and is dedicated to the Magical Heart that beats within us all. It contains all you need to enter a world of mystery, fulfilment and affirmation.

As a practical introductory resource for transition coordinators and secondary special education teachers, this book offers a comprehensive look at the different roles and responsibilities of stakeholders throughout transition planning. The book synthesizes evidence-based strategies and suggestions for best practice with vignettes and Tips for Transition. This resource includes forms to help special educators and transition coordinators plan activities and instruction, develop transition goals and IEPs, identifying post-school goals, and more.

Develop your hidden intuitive skills and discover Wiccan wisdom with this beautifully illustrated divinatory deck and guidebook pack. Featuring key Wiccan symbols and archetypes, the cards help you connect to a place of deep inner knowledge to find the answers you seek. Each card represents a quality of energy and carries its own particular meaning in a reading, while 'high notes and low notes' offer insight into the possibilities and pitfalls you're likely to encounter on your present course. Including fascinating background on the history of Wicca and the Wiccan festivals through the year, along with a selection of card spreads to address all types of enquiry, The Witches' Oracle will help you develop your intuitive skills and weave magic into your life as you set out on your quest for guidance.

This book will guide you, step-by-step, into a life full of promise and change, where you can tap into the world's cosmic power to help you make decisions and fulfil your destiny. The first section, Ancient Wisdom, teaches age-old ways to determine character and trace one's passage through life. In the second section, Earth Secrets, ancient practices and rites are rediscovered. Finally, the Mysterious Arts are revealed in the third part, where you will find out what the mystical tarot deck and I Ching can tell you about the course of your life. This enchanting book will show you how to use different skills and practices in harmony with each other to gain the most from life.