Motivational Fiction

As a technology pioneer at MIT and as the leader of three successful start-ups, Kevin Ashton experienced firsthand the all-consuming challenge of creating something new. Now, in a tour-de-force narrative 20 years in the making, Ashton leads us on a journey through humanity's greatest creations to uncover the surprising truth behind who creates and how they do it.

Being the new kid is never easy… Morgan Jones has just moved to Kent Cove with her family. Moves are always tough but she tries to see it as a new adventure. Hopefully she’ll have no trouble fitting in with the other girls in her neighborhood. The bullying and harassment start right away, turning Morgan’s life into a nightmare. Even the girl Morgan thinks is the nicest acts mean to her. How can she stop the bullying when she did nothing wrong to begin with? Morgan’s mother gives her some faith-based advice and urges her not to fight back against bullies. But Morgan doesn’t see any...

This powerful, inspiring book tells the story of an ambitious Afghan girl who seeks to fulfill her promise to her mother, fight for the right to education, and empower girls. Zynab lives in a small village in Afghanistan where education is deemed unnecessary for girls and even frowned upon. But Zaynab's family and life are very different from those of other girls in her village. Her father is a teacher who began teaching her Rumi's poetry when she was only five. One poem, in particular, inspires and encourages her: "You were born with potential. You were born with divine energy You were ...

This is a bible. Not Your Mama's Bible, though—a different kind. You can say goodbye to those negative voices in your head and focus on the positive ones. You won't find any fake pleasantries here, just honest guidance which you can use to build a solid foundation in your life. In this book, we will break down the barriers of what's holding you back and how to build your self-confidence from there on out.

Do you want to make the most of your life? Zig Ziglar, one of today’s most respected motivational speakers and authors, sincerely hopes and believes that you do. In this audio book, you will find a selection of Zig’s favorite Scriptures, an insightful message, thoughtful questions to lead you to a deeper application of the message, and an inspirational quote to motivate you each day of the year.

The woman of the house is worried about the young man she lives with. His grades have been falling, and he locks himself in his room for days at a time, doing who knows what. Since the death of his father, young Jonny has been struggling. She decides to motivate, and what better day to start than the young man's 18th birthday!

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his "Four Noble Truths" still form the heart of its teachings.

In this treasury of uncommon wisdom and spiritual insight, the best writings and personal philosophies of one of the 20th century's greatest poets, Rainer Maria Rilke, are gleaned by Ulrich Baer from thousands of pages of never-before translated correspondence.

A hilarious, heartfelt sequel to How to Build a Girl, the breakout novel from feminist sensation Caitlin Moran who the New York Times called, "rowdy and fearless... sloppy, big-hearted and alive in all the right ways." You can’t have your best friend be famous if you’re not famous. It doesn’t work. You’re emotional pen-friends. You can send each other letters - but you’re not doing anything together. You live in different countries.

#JustWords is a creative infusion of narrative poems along with stories about what inspired the poetry. As a fan of poetry, Varrsity always wondered what some of the worlds most famous poets meant by some of the poems they shared, what was the inspiration behind it, what was the deeper meaning? So he took it upon himself to tell the stories behind the poetry. #JustWords is far from your typical book of poetry, it will inspire, it will motivate, and it will make the reader “Feel” something.

Arielle Estoria is known for her moving and empowering words that encourage women and all people to be confident in who they are, compassionate about where they’ve been, and loving about who they are becoming. In this stunning collection of essays, poems, and meditations, Estoria tenderly reveals the places in her life where she has been broken open, mended back together in new ways, and shows us how this process of “unfolding” helps us discover and return home to the person we were always meant to be.

When you learn to be yourself and find pride in what you do, everything you want to happen can become a reality. You are an amazing girl! You can do everything you want and even more than you ever thought. Keep reaching for your dreams every day! Before you know it, those dreams will become a reality, opening up your life for more dreams, challenges, and growth.

In this compelling new audiobook, John Mace describes the revolutionary Mace Energy Method, a powerful tool for emotional healing. Based on years of research and study, this simple but extraordinarily effective therapy will help you to locate and dis-create unknowingly created negative identities that prevent you from attaining your goals.

Este libro es mucho más que una colección de historias: es una herramienta para empoderar a los niños y mostrarles que tienen un potencial increíble dentro de ellos. Un libro pensado para transformar corazones y mentes jóvenes. Imagina a tu hijo leyendo sobre héroes que enfrentan sus miedos, resuelven problemas con creatividad y ayudan a los demás con una sonrisa. Cada historia está diseñada para inspirar, enseñar valores y reforzar habilidades esenciales para la vida.

Finding myself didn’t require a yoga retreat to Costa Rica. I didn’t spend a year as a Buddhist Monk. There was no month-long trip to Paris to paint and eat croissants. There was just me asking myself questions and paying attention to the answers. I found my true self in my regular everyday life.

Experience is the best teacher. But if we can learn from others’ mistakes, all the better. The world is made more interesting because of the people who live in it. Coming across different beliefs, personalities, goals, and agendas all make for a richer, more profound life. Our differences will test us, break us apart, and even bring us closer together. Best of all, our differences can teach us that we can co-exist and that there is always room for improvement. After all, if we can learn a thing or two on how to act (or how NOT to act) from others, then why not? In “ Surprises From India...

Transform Your Writing Career with the Power of the Law of Attraction! Success is uniquely defined by each individual. For some authors, it might mean earning $500 a month, landing in Amazon's top 100 of a niche genre, or selling 100 copies of a book in a single day. It could be as simple as deciphering their own handwriting from that brilliant 3am idea—or finally convincing their cat to stop sleeping on their keyboard. Regardless of how you define your success, this book aims to inspire you to achieve your personal goals. In this transformative guidebook, you'll unlock the secrets to ...

The verses found in this short volume are a reflection of the personal experiences in my life. I gladly invite you to accompany me along on a journey of self-discovery which results from the interaction between the written words on a page and the reactions of a reader. There is always some degree of reticence to share such personal thoughts and feelings about one’s life. On the other hand, having said this, I am also glad to share my experiences with others since the words found deep within my soul may touch a nerve in your own soul. Perhaps, this may result in bringing forth thoughts and...

"If you knew what can happen in the next 52 mondays it would take your breath away." Stop and think about it. If you had started something new and worked on it every week since one year ago, what might you have been able to accomplish? Twelve months, after all, is plenty of time to start accruing success.

Einst war der Erzähler John ein gestresster Manager, heute führt er ein ausgeglichenes und glückliches Leben. Während einer Radtour auf Hawaii erinnert sich John an den Tag vor zehn Jahren, der sein Leben radikal verändert hat. Damals war er zufällig auf das Café am Rande der Welt gestoßen. Und obwohl er sich nun an einem völlig anderen Ort befindet, Tausende Kilometer entfernt, sieht er es plötzlich wieder.