100 Essential Steps for Healthy Living

100 Essential Steps for Healthy Living

Angela Coldwell provides inspiration for making simple, yet effective, lifestyle changes to become a happier, healthier person.

In 100 Essential Steps for Healthy Living, readers are given a roadmap to good health. Simply put, readers will discover how a few small lifestyle changes can add up to make a huge difference in improving one’s health and well being. Lifestyle adjustments are essential and the book outlines the necessary steps to take in order to look and feel better than ever.

Having achieved a healthy well-balanced life, the author shares her top 100 tips on maintaining good health and fitness, and she encourages others to follow in her footsteps. With each tip there is an amusing image to help readers remember the author’s message.

A quick and easy read, 100 Essential Steps for Healthy Living shows readers how simple lifestyle changes can enhance their long term quality of life.

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5 Stars What a waste.
I know I didn’t pay alot for this book, but I felt that it was a total waste of money. Each page is one sentence and a picture and it certainly did not contain any profound suggestions for healthy living (drink water?).

5 Stars Inspiring read!
This book makes complete and total sense. It inspired and motivated me to start taking better care of myself.

5 Stars Fun reading
I really enjoyed reading this book. If we all applied the principles in this book we would all be eating healthy and feeling great! An excellent source of inspiration. Loved the photos too!

5 Stars Motivational Gift Book
This is a great gift book written with simplicity, wisdom and good sense. Unless you are perfect and already implementing all the steps in this book, then it is sure to provide you with the motivation to try harder to look after yourself.

5 Stars Great Gift Book!
All of Angela Coldwell’s books are great gifts. Her photographs match the literature beneath each photo helping to remind you of what is important in life.

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100 Essential Steps to Less Stress and Anxiety

100 Essential Steps to Less Stress and Anxiety

Angela Coldwell shares her top 100 tips to promote a more relaxed, balanced and healthy approach to life. The tips are a combination of effective affirmations and self-help techniques to help you:

- overcome anxiety

- control panic attacks

- reduce stress

- remain calm and keep things in perspective

- change your thoughts in order to conquer your fears

- stop your past from controlling your present

- regain lost self-esteem

This quick, practical, easy to read handbook is a powerful tool for anyone whose quality of life has diminished as a result of anxiety or stress. When ever you feel overwhelmed or anxious, just open the book and remind yourself of the facts that will help you put things back into perspective.

A great resource filled with easy exercises that work!

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Beyond the Secret Spiritual Power and the Law of Attraction

Beyond the Secret Spiritual Power and the Law of Attraction

“Reading this book can help you to find happiness and when you do, you will be a success.” Bernie Siegel, MD, author, 365 Prescriptions for the Soul and Prescriptions for Living

“Beyond the Secret reveals the true nature of the Law of Attraction, so that we may avoid the pitfalls of spiritual grasping and fulfill our true service to the world.” Carol Adrienne, PhD, author, The Purpose of Your Life

“The much-ballyhooed Law of Attraction should come with a warning Oscar Wilde’s observation that ‘When the gods want to punish us, they answer our prayers.’ It is no secret that people attract what they want; the key is to want the right things, for the right reasons. Beyond the Secret is a valuable step in this direction.” Larry Dossey, MD, author, The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things

“OK, so what if we can attract some of the things we desire? As Lisa Love makes abundantly clear, what is far more important is learning what is worth desiring in the first place.” Roger Walsh, MD, PhD, University of California Medical School; author, Essential Spirituality: The Seven Central Practices

“Written in a clear and inviting manner, Beyond the Secret is a bold and fearless attempt to get readers to understand the difference between using the Law of Attraction in an egotistical, versus a spiritual way. A very important book, indeed!”–Susan Jeffers, PhD, author of Embracing Uncertainty and The Feel the Fear Guide to Lasting Love

“Beyond the Secret will guide you on the path of fulfillment. Learn how to manifest from the inside, out and not only realize your deepest desires but help co-create a better world for the highest good of all.”–Jean-Marie Hamel, PhD, author of Living From the Inside Out and host on Progressive Radio Network

“When I first saw “The Secret” on DVD I had some concerns about the simplistic manner used in conveying the message of The Law of Attraction, especially to those who were not too familiar with the concept. What I loved most about Lisa Love’s book Beyond the Secret is that it explains in a simple yet thorough manner to the layperson what and how to use The Law of Attraction. It does not embellish any false perceptions about the possibility of ‘winning the lotto’ to someone who maybe in a severe economic situation. This is an honest and engaging book that will take you ‘Beyond The Secret’.”–Samira Rao, author of Living in Chaos is Living in Stability

“This book is not only a wonderful response to the idea of the law of attraction but a guide as to how to manifest through faith what you need to be of the greatest service rather than what you may think you want. If the motives are pure the reward is always far greater than anything we may desire.”–Calina Burns-Owner & VP CBuJ Entertainment, BOD member Lymphatic Research Foundation

–Endorsements

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Beyond the babbling
Every once in a while, you come across a book, dvd, song or poem that changes your life and your perception on things for the better. This - however - is not one of those books.

When I first watched the Secret DVD, I was absolutely intrigued and inspired by the stories and teachings. It wet my lips and left me thirsty to learn more and go beyond the Secret. I purchased a copy of The Science of the Mind, The Answer, Harmonic Wealth (I love you James - but this book is terrible) and others. I eventually came across Beyond The Secret - quickly flipped through it - and thought it would be the Answer I was looking for.

It wasn’t.

This book is no different than hundreds of other books I have read which were rooted in Christian theology. See - the author comes from a Christian background, and it’s clear that its doctrines have left a stain on her sleeve. She speaks of “Spirit” the same way a Pastor would speak of God, and she mentions “Ego” the same way a Pastor might mention ‘the flesh’ or ’sin’. If the author believes in Christian ways - that’s fine, but she should come out and say so. There’s no need to write a book that teaches Christian views and doctrines but changes the name to make it more worldly….is there?

In short, this book leaves much to be desired. There is conflicting information, and Lisa herself admits…

“Who doesn’t want a home to live in? Surely that request shouldn’t be denied by Spirit. However, one reason I am currently motivated to write this book is because I don’t have a residence and am sequestered at a friend’s home, where I am massively focused on being productive because I hae no other choice. Wait a minute! Does the fact that I don’t have my own home during this transitional time help me to be more productive and of service to a higher purpose that I am only beginning to understand this moment?”

So basically - she wrote a self help book because

1. The self that needed help was HER self

2. She was bored and didn’t have anything better to do

The author also has this way of making you feel guilty for wanting what you want. She asks you to take a look at your intentions and motives for wanting the things you want - but then reminds you that there are people out there who don’t have as much as you do. I’m all for charity, helping the homeless and others who are less fortunate - but I’m also for loving and caring for myself! If I can’t take care of myself, how can I take care of others? Sure - intentions can be important - but dang it, sometimes I want a candy bar just cause I want a candy bar! I’m not buying a candy bar wondering if it will save the whales, free slaves or conquer world peace. I’m buying it because my evil, selfish ego wants me to have it. This is the gist of the book.

So - if you’re one who is trying to escape religiousity or ‘guilt based religions’ as another Amazon reviewer put it - then you’ll be able to sympathize with the author, though you may not necessarily agree with her.

If you’re wanting to learn more about the Secret, laws of the universe and that sort of thing - then be aware that this is not the right book. The author doesn’t even agree with the Secret and often gives her argument as to why.

1 Star Couldn’t get into it
This book seemed to be written from a very traditional perspective as opposed to a metaphysical or New Thought perspective.

5 Stars a must read for anyone wanting to learn about the law of attraction and beyond
I have been searching for a really good book explaining the law of attraction and what it really means. this book hit it on the nail. it goes beyond the law of attraction and tells you how to be a better person while practicing the law of attraction. remember it’s not all about wanting and getting it’s about being a good person and achieving more by practicing “good spirited” things.

2 Stars Spoken like a true believer in the guilt based religions.
Thank you Lisa Love for writing this book, without which I could not fully appreciate the works of Esther and Jerry Hicks. I gave it a two star only because of the potential of the unread portion, although I’ll never know.

The first reviewer was very gentle her choice of phrases: . . .”you might feel this is grazing on your set beliefs. . .” Boy is that an understatement in my case.

I do believe that feeling your way to abundance, whether material or spiritual, is the fundamental principal behind manifesting your desires. Focusing on the positive side of everything no matter what is going on around you is key to this. I also think that a natural result of becoming a more positive person will make you more compassionate, loving and spiritual and you will naturally help others more by being that way.

What left me cold in the very first chapter are the contradictions made by the author.

EXERPT: Spirit encompasses everything that is! Everything lives within it and is a part of it. It has been called “God,” “Allah,” “The Force,” and a multitude of other names. Essentially you are Spirit, and Spirit is you!

That said, the author goes on to make this statement only two pages later:

“Remember the law of attraction is neutral. Though you can use it to get whatever you wish for, it doesn’t always give you what Spirit wishes for you.”

WHAT!?!

Spirit is me and I am spirit right? So, if this is true, (and I firmly believe that it is) it is not even possible for Spirit to desire something that I myself do not desire and vice versa. In fact, spirit can not even distinguish between the reality that I imagine and the reality that I am living so how can it make choices for me? Spirit is not something outside of me that controls me and tells me what I should and should not desire or how it should be used. The job of “Spirit” is to respond to the thoughts I am thinking and make that my reality.

The word “ego” is also referred to quite a bit and the author goes on to discuss her belief that we are hear to serve others and that those with money have a moral obligation to take care of those who don’t. But, if I am the creator of my world and I have money because I manifested it in my life than would it not also be true that those who do not have money have manifested that reality into their lives? My having money, a place to live, and other nice things is not depriving someone else of the opportunity to manifest those things in their life. Seems to me our obligation would be to teach them how but then again that would be forcing our beliefs on someone else.

The author is right about the law of attraction being neutral. You will manifest that which you focus upon the most and if your focus is on the lack of something rather than the abundance of it then you will continue to manifest the lack of it until you change the way you think about it.

Besides the multitude of tangents the author seems to go off on, I found it difficult to get past her own personal bias toward those who have manifested material abundance, good looking spouses (as she puts it, but isn’t beauty in the eye of the beholder?), expensive cars, and houses on the beach in their lives. She did talk about being jilted by a lover who chose a woman of means over her. WOW! That explains a few things right there!

I don’t imagine there are many people in this world who never think about having any of those things and what’s wrong with it? Money brings freedom and having it is not depriving someone else of it. It does not mean that people who have it lead irresponsible or lackluster lives nor does it mean that we should all go live as monks in order to curb the ego from wanting it! Anyone who thinks money isn’t important in this world is kidding themselves.

I found the book “Ask and It Is Given” by Jerry and Esther Hicks a far more compassionate read.

5 Stars Wisdom and depth
Dr. Lisa Love has lovingly written a book that is a soulful, wise companion to The Secret. She believes that we must go beyond a shallow take on the Law of Attraction. This book contains wisdom and depth and as an executive and life coach who teaches clients about the Law of Attraction linked with spirituality, I recommend it. I heard Dr. Love on NPR’s New Dimensions radio and several of her quotes were so memorable that I have repeated them to my coaching clients. With compassion she talks about how unkind it is to those who are ill to tell them that they created it through the Law of Attraction, although she acknowledges a strong body/mind connection. Dr. Love spoke of how a terrible tragedy to Christopher Reeves ended up bringing so much good to the world because of his choice to become a spokesman. She urges us to approach the Law of Attraction with love, wisdom and our higher selves.

Michelle Prosser, author of Excuse Me, Your God is Waiting, Love Your God * Create Your Life * Find Your True Self

Excuse Me, Your God Is Waiting: Love Your God * Create Your Life * Find Your True Self

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The Empire of Fashion Dressing Modern Democracy

The Empire of Fashion Dressing Modern Democracy

In a book full of playful irony and striking insights, the controversial social philosopher Gilles Lipovetsky draws on the history of fashion to demonstrate that the modern cult of appearance and superficiality actually serves the common good. Focusing on clothing, bodily deportment, sex roles, sexual practices, and political rhetoric as forms of “fashion,” Lipovetsky bounds across two thousand years of history, showing how the evolution of fashion from an upper-class privilege into a vehicle of popular expression closely follows the rise of democratic values. Whereas Tocqueville feared that mass culture would create passive citizens incapable of political reasoning, Lipovetsky argues that today’s mass-produced fashion offers many choices, which in turn enable consumers to become complex individuals within a consolidated, democratically educated society.

Superficiality fosters tolerance among different groups within a society, claims Lipovetsky. To analyze fashion’s role in smoothing over social conflict, he abandons class analysis in favor of an inquiry into the symbolism of everyday life and the creation of ephemeral desire. Lipovetsky examines the malaise experienced by people who, because they can fulfill so many desires, lose their sense of identity. His conclusions raise disturbing questions about personal joy and anguish in modern democracy.

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5 Stars Lipovetsky: A new hegelian thought
In this book Lipovetsky makes explicit ideas that one could find in a more timid way in earlier books. The basic idea of his thought is that fragmentation of society does not, in the way it is thought commonly, mean destruction of morals or democracy. On the contrary, democracy is formed by the powers that are able to join fragmentation and continuity. This is what he shows with fashion. Fashion is from where he can understand what is “the essence” (although it isn’t an essenciallist thought)of Western Culture. He uses the concept of fashion to synthetize the opposites: fragmentaed indivilualistic society and universal democratic society. As Hegel, he sees the union of both opposites through the whole reconstruction of Fashion. Not science or Reason but fashion is what explains us better what we are and why we are like that.

5 Stars Excellent & non-condescending look at the rise of fashion
Unlike the stuffy American academics who turn their nose up
at the world of fashion, Lipovetsky realizes the importance of
fashion - not just as a result of liberalism and/or capitalism -
but as a contributor to these structures.

Lipovetsky basically argues that modern fashion contributes
to democratization by allowing individuals more choices and also by
obscuring social classes (Does Bill Gates dress signify his social
or financial superiority in any way?).
He also gives a pretty concise and coherent history of fashion
which helps us understand where we stand today.
On top of all that, it’s well written. I don’t know whether to thank him
or Porter for that.
All and all, an outstanding and entertaining rejection of the tedious, reductive
Marxist explanations of fashion.

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Cellulite Solutions 52 Brilliant Ideas

Cellulite Solutions 52 Brilliant Ideas

52 ways to get smooth!90% of all women, young and old, fat and thin, couch potato and gym bunny alike, have cellulite, whether a little or a lot. With the bewildering range of treatment solutions available, ranging from muds, creams and herbal supplements to skin patches, aromatherapy and laser surgery, Cellulite Solutions dispels the myths and provides honest advice on what works and what doesn’t, with ideas including:- Idea #4: Give it the brush-off- Idea #9: The green goddess- Idea #31: Salon selectives- Idea #42: Pedal power- Idea #47: Bend it, stretch it- Idea #48: Some like it hot

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