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The Wish Thief is a fantasy novel set in a world in which everyone is born with a Wish to make when coming of age. It follows the story of Lia, a teenage girl with a particularly strong Wish Orb and a big secret: she might be the only person Maar who doesn't want to wish for anything. Her life is thrown upside down by a visit from the Carinal, the powerful head of the Wish Order, and by her grandfather's disappearance. When she learns that a mysterious Wish Thief is hunting down people like her, and strangers try to kidnap her in the middle of the night, Lia knows she is no longer safe. She and her childhood friends embark on a perilous journey to the Wish Order, hoping to find her grandfather. On the way, Lia confronts a series of challenges that make her rethink what she imagines she knows about Wish-making, about Maar, and about herself. Will this be enough to save her from the trap set by the Wish Thief? A book full of adventure, mystery, magical beings, trustworthy friends and unexpected villains, The Wish Thief is dedicated to everyone, young and old, fascinated by our capacity to dream, hope, make wishes, and live with their consequences. ¿¿¿¿¿Inspired by both Romanian and world folk stories, the novel brings together the kind of rich universe found in Pullman's His Dark Materials with the epic, fairy-tale quest of Gaiman's Stardust. The covers, map, and chapter illustrations are drawn by the talented Mark Hill.

"Steve Ozer offers a practical step-by-step process for conquering the fear of public speaking that will help even the most timid become strong, confident speakers." -Donna Groh, Former Executive Director, Toastmasters Int'l Keep your cool, capture the confidence, and conquer the fear of public speaking. Being comfortable while speaking and sharing with others is one of the greatest skills you can have to maximize your success! Whether you're scared to death, somewhat shaky, or want to improve your speaking skills, this book is for you. Surveys show that more than 100 million adults in the U.S. alone rank public speaking as their #1 fear. In fact, many fear it even more than death! Have you ever heard "Imagine the audience naked and you'll feel more comfortable"? The trouble with that advice is that as soon as we're behind the podium, we learn the truth-naked people won't help you! Naked People Won't Help You is the first book of its kind to offer basic, grassroots help to anyone who is faced with dread, horror, anxiety, helplessness, and mind-numbing trepidation. Steve Ozer, who used to be scared to death himself, exposes the origins, symptoms, and consequences of the fear of public speaking, and lays out a simple, step-by-step plan for tackling and conquering it forever! In this powerful, practical, hand-on, inspiring, and often humorous handbook, Steve shows you how dealing with and overcoming this fear can help you unleash your true potential and get what you want in life. Read Naked People Won't Help You and apply its tips and techniques. They can help you re-energize your business or professional life, as well as you interpersonal relationships. You can also gain the self-confidence you need to attack other fears with a positive attitude and a can-do spirit. Naked People Won't Help You could give you the edge you need to accelerate your success. Steve Ozer is founder of Powerful Public Speaking. Since conquering a debilitating fear of public speaking (he even quit two jobs when he discovered he had to give a presentation). He has spoken at national conferences, performed in comedy clubs, appeared on television and radio, and has helped countless people overcome the fear of public speaking.

"Jay Rifenbary has given the world a most generous gift. Anyone who reads this book and applies the No Excuse! philosophy daily can create the life they want and make a difference." -Jack Canfield, CPAE, President, Jack Canfield Coaching, Bestselling Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul This "International Bestseller" gives you a treasury of ideas to help you overcome obstacles and achieve excellence. It provides a concise plan for increasing personal responsibility in our homes, at work, in our businesses, and in all other areas of our lives. The book helps organizations and individuals increase this sense of ownership so they can truly succeed, live a better life, and be happy. You'll learn how to live the No Excuse! Lifestyle built on a solid foundation of self-responsibility, purpose, and integrity, without which failure is inevitable. Then you'll discover the secrets of the innovative THESAURUS FACTOR-12 key principles that are essential for personal, professional, and business success. No Excuse! is filled with anecdotes to clarify key points, while its inspirational messages will touch your soul and lift your spirits. Every chapter wraps up with an Action Plan for easy reference and application. You'll Discover... -Why you need to forgive, and how to do it so you can move on. -How to live a self-esteem lifestyle for greater happiness and success. -How to elevate your attitude and enthusiasm so you can be more productive and inspire others to take action. -How to sustain self-control for personal and professional excellence. -How to always be honest with yourself and others for utmost integrity, -Why you need a dream and how to discover it and set goals to achieve it. -How to upgrade your knowledge and skills to get the results you want. -How to understand people and personalities for more effective communication and leadership. -How to honor your family and friends for personal happiness and joy. -How to upraise your determinations to make your dreams come true. -Over 100 quotes and affirmations for inspiration to keep you going. -How to truly succeed for a happy, fulfilling, and well-balanced life. "Jay has found the key to personal power, internal motivation, and individual excellence! This book gives a simple, practical blueprint for outstanding performance. Everyone needs to read it." -Brian Tracy, CPAE, Speaker and Bestselling Author "I read your book! Exciting! Filled with good stuff. Have quoted you in two speeches and two TV shows this week." -Ty Boyd, CPAE, Executive Communications and Coaching "I'm very impressed with No Excuse! You've gathered a wealth of knowledge and compiled it into a simple, clear, concise volume. I hope its circulation spreads far and wide." -Robert A. Rohm, PhD, Pres., Personality Insights, Inc. "Well done...No Excuse! is a tough but caring view of the mission of our lives...read it and use the principles. I recommend it wholeheartedly." -Larry Wilson, CPAE, Co-Author of The One Minute Salesperson "You have no excuse for not reading No Excuse!...or for accomplishing all that you're capable of achieving as a result! Jay's No Excuse! Action Plans could positively change your life." -Michael P. McKinley, CPAE Former Pres., National Speakers Association "Never before in my lifetime has this society needed the philosophy contained in these pages more. In business, government, education, and religion the time is now to stand up and be totally accountable for our actions. The antithesis has failed miserably in socialist countries as well as in social programs in our great nation. It's time to stop expecting government to coddle us from cradle to grave. It's time to be a No Excuse! person." -J. Charles Plumb, Bestselling Author of I'm No Hero, Former Vietnam POW Jay is a graduate of West Point, former Airborne Ranger, sales executive and entrepreneur. He speaks for Fortune 500 corporations, organizations,

The Diamond in the Onion Suit is an allegory - a story where the characters are not human, but they represent human nature. Sort of like Jonathan Livingston Seagull, but these characters are onions rather than seagulls. Parents do the best they can to protect us as kids. Further down the road, we do the best we can to protect and help ourselves. But we're all on the wrong path! What we think is protecting and helping is actually stifling us. How does this happen? What can we do to stop it? How can we release our hidden strength and power? Perhaps the answer has been within you all along.

Hope Rises From The Ashes... No one planned to stay in the Porcupine Camp. All anyone hoped for was to find gold fast and get on the next train home. But when the Great Fire of 1911 strikes, something strange happens, and the people of the Porcupine Camp discover that gold isn't only found in the ground... ... It is found in each other. Based on true events that occurred during the Porcupine Gold Rush of the early 20th century, Heart of Gold is a new musical theatre creation exploring the romance, adventure, and hope that is synonymous with Canadian History. Reviews from the amateur premiere: Heart of Gold an 'amazing' production By Wayne Snider, The Daily Press (Timmins) "...The story of the community bouncing back from the Great Fire of 1911 needed to be told in a manner that carried the audience through a range of emotions - from sorrow and fear to laughter and joy... It did, allowing the performance to flow north as naturally as the Porcupine River. ... the final production is absolutely amazing. Right from the beginning - where after the initial gold discovery, wave after wave of various immigrant groups dance onto the stage in search of the same prize - to the end where formal rivals become a loving, caring community, the audience is hooked..." "The story, written by Laureen Kuhl, introduces us to characters that the audience cares about from the beginning. It provides a very human story - mixing romance and greed together - that not only succeeds in telling the story of the Great Fire, but is truly entertaining. There are great moments of laughter, such as when all the guys are teasing the would-be womanizing francophone André LeRoux (superbly portrayed by Thomas Vezina) to when André is poking fun at the best attempts to read French by leading lady Caroline Mayben-Flowers (an admirable performance by Catarina Ciccone). These are pioneer scenes that one could picture taking place today - making the historic tale relatable to a modern audience. The music... adds an entire new dimension to the story of Timmins. Individual tunes like Come On Come to the Porcupine and Gold Runs Down in Rivers could easily stand on their own. But as a key part of the story, it helps form the cultural mosaic that is Heart of Gold...." "The audience connects with Heart of Gold on all levels. There was a real sense of awe and fright when it was realized the Great Fire was bearing down on the pioneer community..." As characters mourn the loss of life on stage, the audience shares the emotional experience. It was one of the most powerful theatrical moments ever seen on stage in Timmins. Overall, the cultural Avengers of Timmins have assembled one truly magical, creative and entertaining showpiece..." Link: http: //www.timminspress.com/2012/06/10/heart-of-gold-an-amazing-production "It was a masterful piece..." "the show felt real. From Blogger Naomi: "... (It) "made you feel as though you were peaking in through a window back in 1911..." "We had the opportunity to feel fear, hatred, love, hope, joy, mourning and relief over the course of the play and it was a masterful piece performed from the heart to celebrate this wonderful community. What a wonderful show- I only wish I was able to stay in town to enjoy it again!!" Link: http: //windingdownwithnaomi.blogspot.ca From Anthony Roberts at the Timmins Daily Press: "... What a treat. Well done. It deserves a TIMMINS OSCAR. A night to remember." Link: http: //www.timminspress.com/2012/06/11/heart-of-gold-musical

Are you taking total responsibility for your own success? Everyone who truly succeeds develops the attitude of a winner and becomes a leader. A positive attitude prepares you fro success. How positive is yours? Are you excited about what you're doing and where you're going? What's your attitude toward your career or business? How does stress affect your attitude? Total success includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle-a sound mind and body are key. Do you exercise and eat a balanced diet? Decision, commitment, dedication, conviction, and persistence are essential traits of a winner and leader. Are you focused on you dream and doing whatever it takes to achieve it? Do you make maximum use of your time? Some say luck has an impact on your ability to lead and succeed. Can that be true? Many say enthusiasm is key. But how enthusiastic are you? If It Is To Be, It's Up To Me (Revised) shows you how to lead by setting goals and following your dream. You'll learn the art of leading others for positive accomplishment and the essentials of HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP. Tom Smith took his insurance agency from the bottom to number two in the nation. Along the way he suffered a stress-induced heart attack that almost killed him, but grew through it, regained his health, balanced his life, and ended up as a top leader in a highly competitive industry. He and his wife live in New Jersey. Read this book and you'll know that...If it is to be, it's up to me!

Our dreams are our vision of the future. The problem is most people never live their dream. They say "someday" which, unfortunately, becomes a new word called "never"! But it doesn't have to be that way. This reader-friendly book shares what you can do to work toward creating a better future. To begin the process, here are some questions you may want to consider... -Would you like to get out of debt and be able to pay cash for everything you want and need? -If you're not now living the life you desire, when would you like to start? -If you're not yet living in your dream house, when would you like to move in? -Would you like to buy a new vehicle of your choice, and pay cash for it? -Would you like to spend more time with your family and do more traveling? -Would you simply like to get out from under your boss's thumb, and have more control over your life? This exciting book can help you make your dreams come true and life the life you want. It's a down-to-earth manual that can inspire you to make it happen. Remember, you're the only one who can sign the death warrant to your dreams!