Strengths Finder 2.0 (Gallup Press; hardcover; February 2007) upgrades the assessment making it more valuable to readers. As with the original assessment the updated version is available online (http: strengths.gallup.com) & can be taken with a unique code that comes with each copy of the book. However this updated version offers a more in-depth & personal analysis of one's strengths. It also offers perspective on how talents can emerge in different ways for each unique individual. ...

From the author of the long-running number 1 bestseller Strengths Finder 2.0" comes a landmark study of great leaders teams & the reasons why people follow. Nearly a decade ago Gallup unveiled the results of a landmark 30-year research project that ignited a global conversation on the topic of strengths. More than 3 million people have since taken Gallups Strengths Finder assessment which forms the core of several books on this topic including the number 1 international bestseller " Strengths Finder 2.0." In recent years while continuing to learn more about strengths Gallup scientists have also been poring over decades of data on the topic of leadership. They surveyed a million work teams conducted more than 50 000 in-depth interviews with leaders & even interviewed 20 000 followers around the world to ask exactly why they followed the most important leader in their life. In " Strengths Based Leadership" bestselling author Tom Rath & renowned leadership consultant Barry Conchie reveal the results of this research. Based on their discoveries the book identifies three keys to being a more effective leader: knowing your strengths getting the right talents on your team & meeting the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership. As you read " Strengths Based Leadership" youll hear firsthand accounts from some of the most successful organizational leaders in recent history as they discuss how their unique talents have driven their success. To help you apply your own talents youll have the opportunity to take a special version of " Gallups Strengths Finder" that will provide you with specific strategies for leading with each of your Top 5 talents. The new version of the assessment will also enable you to plot the talents of your team based on the four domains of leadership talent revealed in the book. Loaded with novel research stories & actionable ideas " Strengths Based Leadership" will give you a new roadmap for leading people toward a better future." ...

Charles Linden's Stress Free in 30 Days offers simple fast & targeted guidance to show readers how to quickly & permanently eliminate stress from their lives regardless of its cause. As an added bonus the book is accompanied by an audio CD containing visualizations for deep relaxation empowerment confidence & sleep all of which will help reduce stress & speed up your recovery. Whether your stress is work or home related this book will introduce techniques to reduce your symptoms & provides tips to see you through the challenging times. Charles Linden's Stress Free in 30 Days programme is presented here in the most simple structured & accessible form for people of all ages. ...

This CD contains a series of positive affirmations created & narrated by Louise L. Hay. Affirmations are like seeds; it takes time for them to germinate take root & grow. Life-changing & soul-satisfying benefits are possible by using this tape with determination & consistency. We recommend that you listen to this tape twice a day for at least 30 days. You can easily do this while you relax work or sleep. ...

Surveys of stress-related illness suggest that more than 250 000 people in the UK are experiencing stress at a level that is making them ill. Stress can indeed lead to extensive psychological & physical suffering but one thing is clear: we do have choices. Stress will always be with us & we will continue to suffer
- unless we choose to change " says Dr Cantopher. " The good news is that this is possible
- stress-related illness is avoidable & if you change you will attain happiness." Topics covered include: causes of stress; manifestations of stress
- physical illness; psychological conditions such as anxiety panic disorder OCD phobic states & depression; acute treatments; longer term management; how to avoid stress & its ill effects; & lifestyle issues. We have a choice! This book offers not just facts but a message of hope."


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See inside every stretch-and maximize flexibility! Stretching Anatomy" will arm you with the knowledge to increase range of motion supplement training enhance recovery & maximize efficiency of movement. You'll also gain a detailed understanding of how each stretch affects your body. " Stretching Anatomy" is like having an X-ray of each stretch only better. Not only do you see full-color illustrations of the muscles in action but you also find out how changes in position can alter the muscle emphasis & difficulty & how variations can improve safety & effectiveness. Each exercise

Includes:: detailed instruction on how to stretch when to stretch primary & secondary muscle emphasis & which muscles are activated for support. Stretching programs provide three levels of difficulty including light stretching that can be used as a warm-up or to aid in recovery from soreness or injury. & summary movement tables show how to customize stretching programs to focus on key problem areas. Whether it is increased flexibility or reduced muscle soreness or tension " Stretching Anatomy" means that you can see & feel the benefit of proper stretching technique."

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Did you long ago learn to fear & dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes? It doesna t have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement an increase in your physical capabilities & deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it--and best of all ita s free! Stretching for Dummies shows you that stretching is actually easy to do--and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller look thinner keep stress from getting the best of you keep your muscles from feeling achy & nip injuries in the bud. Youa ll discover:* The whys wheres whens & hows of letting loose & snapping back* How to keep from hurting yourself* The benefits of stretching with a partner* How to target specific areas: such as head shoulders knees & toes* The art of breathing correctly* How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain* Stretches to start & end your day right* Stretches you can do at your desk* Stretches for various stages of life--including stretches for kids & seniors This easy--to--use reference also

Includes:: a list of ten surprising around--the house stretching accessories along with ten common aches & pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are Stretching for Dummies will introduce you to a kinder & gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension & tenderness in your muscles & truly make you feel good all over.

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Based on the hugely successful Complete Guide to Stretching this new series from Chris Norris is a sport-specific three-phase programme of stretching from beginner level through intermediate stretches to advanced dynamic development. Chris introduces the book with some advice on self-assessment & warm-ups & at the end of the book there is a training log to assess development & a handy section on treating injuries encountered in running. With stretches illustrated with full-colour photography & in a handy training bag-sized format Stretching for Running is your ideal running partner. ...

It is 1899. A new generation has inherited the Rhodesian birthright that Dan Retallick won from the legendary king of Matabelel&. Once again the dark clouds of conflict loom on the horizon as the blood-streaked bayonets of the Boer War encircle the sons of Dan Retallick. Nat with one eye on the wilful wife of an English colonel joins the colours as a guide for the British army. But his younger brother Adam follows a rebel star & a farmers daughter to enlist with a Boer commando. The tides of history have set Retallick brother against brother in the savage struggle of the South African war. ...

With characteristic verve & integrity Ann Widdecombe recalls her life & highlights the people & events that most influenced her along the way. From her early family life in Singapore & her convent school days to her student ambitions at Birmingham & Oxford & her long-serving years as an MP this is the life story of one of our most outspoken & celebrated politicians. Offering unique insight into her time as a Minister in three Departments & the Shadow Cabinet in the 1990s Ann also explains the roots of her conversion to Catholicism in 1993 & her deeply held views on abortion & gay marriage. A rare anti-hunting Tory who campaigned for prison education & once put on a miner's overalls to go down a coal mine Ann Widdecombe has never been afraid of controversy. Her memoirs reveal a singular personality who lives life to the full. From feisty & witty appearances on Have I Got News For You to her unforgettable & star-turning performances on Strictly Come Dancing Ann has earned her place in the public's affections & has been heralded as a 'national living treasure' by the Guardian. Also containing Ann's trenchant views on the Coalition MPs' expenses & the state of the nation this is a provocative & entertaining read. Frank fearless & engaging Ann's autobiography will delight her admirers & win her yet more fans. ...