Beating the Odds: A Teen Guide to 75 Superstars Who Overcame Adversity
Many famous people have overcome difficult circumstances and gone on to become successful in their fields. This book profiles the lives of 75 courageous and persistent people who have triumphed over adversity. These individuals have conquered a range of problems, including physical, psychological, social, and economic handicaps. Individuals profiled come from a range of professions and reflect battles against religious prejudice, medical conditions, eating disorders, poverty, and other social ills. .
This book you have in your hands is a compilation of some of Rumi’s poems with accompanying meditations. Although I am not a disciple of Rumi, I have always enjoyed his expansive insight and wisdom, and I believe his words speak to all people regardless of who they are or where they come from. I hope that you enjoy these selections, and it’s my sincere desire that Rumi can become a stepping-stone for you to explore the inner mysteries that make up the human heart.
NME is a British weekly music magazine. Featuring agenda-setting news, the UK's most comprehensive gig guide, definitive reviews of the week's hottest gigs, tracks and albums, and fiery comment from the nation's most opinionated writers, it's the essential guide to the week in music.
If you've picked up this book, chances are you're frustrated by the problems that procrastination causes, whether at work, in school, or in your personal life. Fortunately, just as anyone can endlessly delay, anyone can learn how to stop! Cognitive-behavioral therapy expert Monica Ramirez Basco shows exactly how in this motivating guide.
