Motivational Fiction

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.

This book tells a story about a young boy who feels left out because he was born with an exceptional health condition. This is the reality of many kids with special needs, the feeling of not being enough. Children with special needs are sometimes bullied and mistreated, but the truth is, many of these kids are overwhelmed with insecurities. In this book, Adam, an autistic child, had a divine encounter when he got lost in the woods. The time he spent with the angel in the woods revealed his greatest fear. Adam eventually leaves the woods with a miracle and with a dream. This book identifies ...

How can you become a more successful manager, a stronger team leader, and a motivator who gets the best results from a group? Ken Blanchard and Marc Muchnick's The Leadership Pill provides the answer. Their entertaining and inspiring new book is a parable about the competition between two leaders with totally different management styles - a story that reveals the ingredients of truly effective leadership.

Ideas are alive—and they’re looking for you. iDeals: The Idea Broker’s Guide to Unlocking Human Potential is not just a book—it’s a movement. In the city of NeoHaven, ideas take shape as sentient spirits, each searching for the right human to bring them into the world. Enter Emmanuel Simms, an entrepreneur, creative consultant, and modern-day idea broker. In this part-guide, part-storytelling journey, you’ll follow Emmanuel and his fast-talking partner Justin Tyme as they match wild, brilliant, world-changing ideas with everyday people brave enough to bring them to life. Each ...

#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.

Fearless Paths: Inspirational Sports Stories of Self-Discovery for Teens to Build Courage, Resilience, Friendship, and Unity is a heartwarming and empowering collection of short stories crafted especially for boys. Each story dives into the real emotions, challenges, and triumphs that come with growing up and discovering who you really are. Whether it’s stepping up for a teammate, conquering stage fright, surviving a weekend without screens, or learning to forgive, the characters in Fearless Paths show that true strength often comes from the most unexpected places. These realistic, ...

Voltaire was a French writer famous for his wit and irony. They were his tools for launching vitriolic attacks on the established Catholic church, the adversaries of freedom of religion and expression, and on separation of church and state. His prolific writing took almost every possible literary form: plays, novels, essays, but also poems, historical and scientific works.

The path to spirituality is an exciting and wonderful journey. And the words we read in this volume helps to illuminate a way to a happier and more fulfilled life.

In his first-ever devotional for children, Dr. Charles Stanley takes young listeners his message to spend time each day with Jesus to develop a strong faith. Every Day with Jesus is seamlessly coordinated with the devotional for adults, Every Day in His Presence, so adults and children listen to the same theme and Scripture each day. It is perfect for families to grow in their faith, individually and together.

John, a high-performing yet overworked sales manager at Spectra Robotics, has built his life and career on relentless ambition and constant pressure. Trained in the cutthroat world of Stretch Selling—a method that thrives on exposing customer pain, challenging their decisions, and driving hard closes—John has achieved success by playing the game as it's always been played. But as the demands of his job intensify, his world begins to unravel. Impossible targets. A fractured family life. An identity tethered to fleeting successes. Beneath his competitive exterior, John loathes the endless...

The Boy Who Conquered a Star – A Journey from Darkness to Inner Light The Boy Who Conquered a Star is an inspiring, soul-stirring novel that blends philosophy, self-discovery, and the triumph of the human spirit. Written by acclaimed Colombian author Jaime Bedoya Martínez, this powerful story follows Michael Alexander—a once-rebellious, lazy boy who suffers a life-altering accident and finds himself confined to a wheelchair. But from this tragedy, a miracle is born. Guided by the voice of a guardian angel and fueled by a newfound thirst for knowledge, Michael undergoes a radical ...

"The Prince" is the most famous of Machiavelli's works; it gives very clear, precise and realistic instructions on how to gain and maintain power, fortune, and glory, sometimes at the expense of others. Written in 1513, it is one of the most feared and hated political treatises, taken to be the first work in which the effect the leader desires to achieve is taken as more important than any abstract ideal or ethical value that might prevent him from taking immoral action.

A beautiful bird beats its lovely wings against its cage, struggling in vain to gain its inborn freedom - only to settle on its perch - frustrated and defeated. Had I been granted but one wish at that moment, I would have opened the door - freeing those lovely wings that so ached with the desire to fan the cool ethers.

Many people who suffer from fear believe they don’t have what it takes to be brave and don’t attempt to eliminate their cowardly ways. In truth, there isn’t much difference between the person who is brave and the person who is scared. There’s only one major distinction that separates a courageous person from being a coward. If you knew what this one thing is, would you change it so you can live a braver life?

In this unforgettable parable, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist's work can teach him and all of us about the power of following your passion.

The message of this book is very simple - you can be happier. You can also be a source of happiness, encouragement and support for other people. Understanding that your happiness largely depends on your outlook on life, your inner values and resilience, and on the way you regard and treat other people, you can take charge of your large and small decisions in new and highly effective ways. This is essential emotional wisdom, supporting self-esteem, insight and respectful, joyful relationships.

At 24, Gordon McKenna thinks he's already heard the worst news of his life when he learns that his sister, Georgia, is fatally ill. Then Georgia and her husband die in a car accident, leaving behind their baby daughter, Keefer. Gordon and his parents are able to survive their sorrow only by devoting themselves to the care of the beloved one-year-old. But the decision of who will raise Keefer is far from over, and soon Gordon's most basic assumptions about his family will be challenged in ways so provocative that he will be driven to disbelief and then to outrage.

Montaigne might well be one of the most sympathetic writers ever known. He is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre; his style merges casual anecdotes and autobiography with deep intellectual insights. His "Essays" are among the most influential ever written; one can recognize Montaigne's direct influence on great literary figures all over the world, from René Descartes to Nietzsche, Isaac Asimov, and possibly William Shakespeare.

At 24, Gordon McKenna thinks he's already heard the worst news of his life when he learns that his sister Georgia is fatally ill. Then Georgia and her husband die in a car accident, leaving behind their baby daughter, Keefer. Gordon and his parents are able to survive their sorrow only by devoting themselves to the care of the beloved one-year-old.

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...