Articles written by Sandra Williams
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Winter Cycling Tips: Bicycle Riding in Cold Weather
Category: Bicycle Gear
By preparing for winter riding, cyclists will stay safe and enjoy their bicycles all year long. more...
The Law of Forgiveness by Connie Domino: Forgive Others to Heal Relationships and Accomplish Goals
Category: Spirituality Books
Connie Domino has taught law of attraction workshops for years and realized the need for more information on the law of forgiveness. more...
Love Your Body, Love Your Life by Sarah Maria: Improve Negative Body Image and Self-Esteem
Category: Spirituality Books
Because a poor body image is intertwined with self-esteem, improving it also contributes to improved health, happiness and professional success. more...
Just Ask Leadership by Gary B. Cohen: Leadership Development Based on Questions
Category: Personal Growth Books
Coworkers can't excel if the leader is making all the decisions, which is why leadership development that's based on questions succeeds. more...
5 Fun Birthday Party Ideas for Teens: Themes for Teen Parties
Category: Parenting Teens (general)
Get some birthday party theme ideas for teenagers and make it the best celebration yet! more...
Healthy Egg Free Baking Options: Cooking Without Eggs in Baked Goods
Category: Healthy Desserts
People who are watching their cholesterol or who are interested in healthy baking don't have to go without their favorite dessert if they use these egg replacements. more...
Easy Apple Recipes: Easiest Tasty Desserts With Apples
Category: Dessert Recipes
There's something comforting about easy old-fashioned apple desserts because recipes have been passed down for generations. more...
Lighting Their Fires by Rafe Esquith: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up World
Category: Parenting Books
Esquith stresses the importance of common courtesies, kindness, selflessness and character development along with math and English skills in Lighting Their Fires. more...
Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed by Marc Blatte: Debut Mystery and Hip-Hop Noir Novel
Category: Murder Mysteries
Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed is written in a unique voice that is fast, dangerous, disturbing and hilarious at the same time. It's like a hip-hop version of Sin City. more...
Be Your Best Teaches Effectiveness Training: Personal and Professional Development by Linda Adams
Category: Relationship Books
Linda Adams wrote Be Your Best for people who want to gain control of their lives by improving communication skills, relationships and increasing confidence. more...
How to Choose a Bed for Camping: Camp Bedding Options
Category: Backpacking Gear
Read about the pros and cons of various camp beds like cots, camping mats, air mattresses and more. more...
How to Enforce a Child's Bedtime Routine: Getting Enough Sleep Improves Children's Health
Category: Parenting Methods (general)
Children lacking in sleep have a hard time concentrating and tend to get cranky easier, just like adults. This affects their health and ability to succeed at school. more...
You On Cyber Date eBook Review: Finding Love and Dating Online
Category: Relationship Books
You On Cyber Date is a fun informative eBook about online dating. It would be helpful to computer leery folks, because it explains internet romance for beginners. more...
Enthusiasm Makes The Difference: Norman Vincent Peale on How to Become Enthusiastic
Category: Spirituality Books
Enthusiasm Makes The Difference is a good book for anyone feeling bored with life and lacking in enthusiasm or confidence. more...
Review of Stop Self-Sabotage by Pat Pearson: A Guide to Stopping Self Defeating Behavior
Category: Personal Growth Books
Stop Self Sabotage provides a very clear plan for eliminating negative behavior and replacing it. It would benefit anyone willing to take the time for self exploration. more...
Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction: By Laura Berman Fortgang
Category: Personal Growth Books
Now What? is a perfect book for anyone wanting to make positive changes in his or her life. It's suitable for any age, with good advice for challenging circumstances. more...
Norman Vincent Peale's Positive Thinking: Change Negative Thoughts and Gain Energy and Faith
Category: Personal Growth Books
Norman Vincent Peale wrote The Power of Positive Thinking to help people persevere with proven techniques and examples of how to gain energy and peace of mind. more...
Organize a Successful Garage Sale: How to Make Yard Sales Succeed
Category: Home Organization
Having a garage sale is a great way to make money, get rid of unwanted items and socialize with neighbours. more...
So Many Shoes, So Little Money by Lisa Serwin: A Woman's Guide to Finance
Category: Self-Help Books (general)
So Many Shoes, So Little Money is written creatively to combine a woman's shopping skills with managing money. more...
Living a Charmed Life by Victoria Moran: Guide to Finding Magic in Every Moment
Category: Personal Growth Books
Anyone looking to recharge or make positive changes in their lives will find fun pointers in Living a Charmed Life. more...
Women, Wisdom & Dreams by Anne Scott: The Light Of The Feminine Soul
Category: Spirituality Books
Women, Wisdom & Dreams delves into the secret language of dreams and feminine wisdom. Anne Scott shares tools to help interpret and use dreams as an empowering guide. more...
Category: Spirituality Books
Larry Dossey M.D. clarifies what premonitions are, why they're real and how to access precognitive abilities in The Power Of Premonitions. more...
Don't Call Me a Crook! by Bob Moore: A Scotsman's Tale of World Travel, Whisky and Crime
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Don't Call Me a Crook is at times amusing but at others disturbing. It does offer the rare opportunity of delving into a rogue's travels and view of the world. more...
The Seven Keys To Calm by A.M. Matthews: Essential Steps for Staying Calm Under Any Circumstances
Category: Personal Growth Books
In The Seven Keys to Calm, A.M. Matthews presents an effective program for removing destructive habits and obstacles that are interfering with people's calm inner nature. more...
Ten Ways To Beat Stress: Self-Help Book Suggestions Included
Category: Self-Help Books (general)
Stress gets the best of almost everyone at some point or another. Get some ideas on how to beat stress when feeling down. more...
Introvert Power by Laurie Helgoe: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength
Category: Personal Growth Books
Introverts sick of people trying to change them or suggesting that there's something wrong with being introverted will be pleasantly surprised with Introvert Power. more...
Interview With Joy Pape: Co-author of Real-Life Guide to Diabetes
Category: Diet Books
Joy Pape joins suite101 in an informative interview about diabetes and The Real Life Guide To Diabetes, which she co-authored. more...
Sea Changes by Gail Graham: Widowed Woman Finds Friendship Under the Sea in Australia
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction (general)
Sea Changes revolves around the character Sarah Andrews who is lonely in Australia and still grieving her dead husband. more...
Breaking The Pattern by Charles Stuart Platkin: The Five Principles You Need to Remodel Your Life
Category: Personal Growth Books
The detailed step-by-step principles in Breaking The Pattern are intended to help people make positive life changes. more...
How To Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight: By Nutritional Expert Martin Katahn
Category: Diet Books
In How To Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight, Martin Katahn has formulated two programs. One is for those ready to quit and the other is for those still struggling. more...
Count Your Blessings by Dr. John F. Demartini: The Healing Power of Gratitude and Love
Category: Personal Growth Books
Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Gratitude and Love by Dr. John F. Demartini will help improve relationships, heal health problems and face fears. more...
The Power Of Adversity - Al Weatherhead: Tough Tmes Can Make You Stronger, Wiser and Better
Category: Personal Growth Books
Al Weatherhead sees challenges as opportunities but he didn't always have that attitude. He learned how to face adversity and still come out ahead through determination. more...
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen: & Listen So Kids Will Talk - Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Category: Parenting Books
Adele Faber and Elaine share their tested methods to help improve communication skills for parents. more...
Your Sacred Self - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer: Making the Decision to be Free
Category: Personal Growth Books
Wayne W. Dyer shares his step-by-step guide on how to be spiritually free. With his down to earth wisdom, he shows us how to be more fulfilled and at peace. more...
10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues: Feel Better Instead of Blue
Category: Psychology (general)
It's common for people to get the blues in the winter. There aren't as many people around to socialize with, it's cold and the sun doesn't come out as often. more...
Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking: Powerful Practical Strategies - Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D.
Category: Parenting Books
Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. offers parents practical strategies on how to empower their children with positive ways of thinking. more...
Pulling Your Own Strings: Techniques to Avoid Being Victimized - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Category: Personal Growth Books
Pulling Your Own Strings is devoted to people who want to stop being victimized and take charge of their own lives. more...
12 Qualities That Make You a Leader: Making a Difference: Review
Category: Personal Growth Books
Making a Difference: 12 Qualities That Make You a Leader is one of the best motivational books by Sheila Murray Bethel that teaches how to become an effective leader. more...
Ignite Your Intuition by Craig Karges: Improve Memory, Make Better Decisions and be More Creative
Category: Spirituality Books
Craig Karges, author of Ignite Your Intuition, publisher Health Communications, 1999, ISBN: 1558746765, shares techniques on how to tap into intuition. more...
The Good Person Guidebook: Dr. Richard Bayer on Transforming Your Personal Life
Category: Personal Growth Books
The Good Person Guidebook, begins by exploring ethics and how they pertain to character in the workplace and home. more...
How to Kill Lice Using Essential Oils: Non Toxic Head Lice Treatments
Category: Herbal Properties/Benefits
If you're a parent you have probably received one of those dreaded lice letters from school or day care at some point. Learn about treating with non-toxic essential oils. more...
The Offsite by Robert H. Thompson: Review: A Leadership Challenge Fable
Category: Self-Help Books (general)
Robert H. Thompson is a popular speaker and coach who specializes in helping people become more effective leaders. more...
Candle Making 101: Learn About Candle Wax, Wicks, Scents and Dyes
Category: Hobbies (general)
Creating your own candles is fun, therapeutic and makes wonderful gifts. Candle making is easy to learn but there are some things that you should know first. more...
Dave Pelzer's Moving Forward: Letting Go of the Past and Gaining the Strength to Persevere
Category: Personal Development (general)
Dave Pelzer's courage and optimism inspires others to gain the strength in order to let go, put the past behind them and move forward. more...
10 Community Conservation Ideas: Build Stronger Communities and Protect the Environment Together
Category: Environmental Activism
By reaching out to neighbors and organizing community events, we can help protect our environment and each other. more...
Toxic Plastic Baby Bottles: Research Shows Bisphenol A Leeches from Infant Bottles
Category: Pollution Control
Bisphenol A was found in many popular baby bottles. Since it's a hormone disruptor no level is considered safe and many are calling for a ban on it. more...
Book Review: Theft of the Master: A Suspenseful Crime Story by Edwin Alexander
Category: Murder Mysteries
Edwin Alexander skillfully combines his talent for research and writing with accurate historical accounts. The dramatic murder mystery includes much suspense. more...
Dental Amalgam and Mercury Bans: Norway and Sweden Ban Mercury and Reduce Pollution
Category: Pollution Control
Since dental amalgam contains mercury its use has been banned in Norway and Sweden. Other countries discourage dentists from using it since alternatives are available. more...
Wolves Sign of Healthy Eco-System: The Wolf Fights to Maintain Population and Habitat
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Wolves have become a symbol of wildlife, nature and the health of an eco-system. Although seen as a threat, wolves are often in fact threatened. more...
Preserving Tropical Forests: USAID Helps Developing Countries Protect Land
Category: Reforestation
USAID fights for people's land rights and help reduce environmental damage in developing countries. Their environmental programs protect the earth's biodiversity. more...
Five Secrets Before You Die: Book Review: Dr.Izzo's Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die
Category: Personal Development (general)
Dr. John Izzo interviewed over 200 people, researching the secrets of living a meaningful happy life. Wise elders advice and his experiences teach us how to practice them more...
Green Collar Job Wave: Conserving the Earth and Improving the Economy
Category: Environmental Organizations
Organizations and companies are creating green jobs, which improves the environment, people's health and the economy. more...
12 Tips for Non-Toxic Toys: Consumer Reports on Toys for the Holidays
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Since so many toys have been recalled over the last year, Consumer Reports share tips for buying safe toys for the holiday season. more...
Sweatshop-Free Pants to Poverty: Ethical Underwear Made from Organic Cotton
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
Pants to Poverty support fair trade and make underwear using organic cotton, helping farmers and families in India get out of poverty. more...
Water Quality at Beaches: Polluted Water Hurts Health and Tourism in U.S.
Category: Pollution Control
The water quality at vacation beaches is worse than it's been in 17 years. In 2006 there was a record number of beach closings and warnings. more...
20 Ways to Go Green: Preserve Our Ecosystem Using These Environmentally Friendly Ideas
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Read about how to help conserve energy, reduce waste and use non toxic alternatives to cleaners and pesticides. more...
Lead in Lipstick: New Product Tests Show Dangerous Levels of Lead in Lipsticks
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics have released a product report on lipsticks manufactured in the United States with high levels of lead. more...
Environment and Mercury Exposure: Ways We Can Become Exposed to Mercury
Category: Pollution Control
There are several ways we can be exposed to mercury such as through improperly disposed of products containing mercury, workplace exposure and consuming fish. more...
Farmed Salmon and PCBs: Farmed Salmon Increasing but Wild Salmon Better
Category: Pollution Control
Since salmon has become more popular farmed salmon has increased. They contain more PCBs and have less omega3 fatty acids. more...
Creating Fuel From Carbon Dioxide: Chemists Develop Device That Creates Fuel From CO2
Category: Environmentalism (general)
A device that captures energy from the sun offers a sustainable alternative by splitting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide and oxygen and converting it into fuel. more...
Edun Promotes Organic Cotton: Bono and Ali Launch Clothing Collection on Premise of Trade Not Aid
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Edun uses organic cotton whenever possible in their clothing collection. The growing demand for organic cotton offers a sustainable alternative. more...
Poverty in Russia: Russians Struggle to Adjust to Western Ideal of Democracy
Category: Poverty
Government changes have been difficult for many people in Russia. Reduced social assistance has been one of the results of democracy on Russians. more...
Rachel Carson Defended Nature: Inspired Environmental Movement and DDT Bans
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Rachel Carson was a scientist and writer ahead of her time. She had the courage to speak out on the dangers and long term effects of pesticides on the environment. more...
Green Economy Jobs: Apollo Alliance Promotes Green Economic Development
Category: Environmental Organizations
Apollo Alliance and Urban Habitat help create green jobs in communities. They promote their strategies and plans for others to use to create a cleaner energy future. more...
Sustainable Agriculture: Enhancing Life for Farmers and Society
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Conserving resources becomes more important as the population continues to grow. It's imperative to achieve sustainable agriculture before more damage is done. more...
Freegans Are Radical Recyclers: Freegans Dumpster Dive, Share Food and Protect the Environment
Category: Waste Reduction
Freegans recover a multitude of items besides food when foraging. They find furniture and appliances that they can use or repair which prevents less landfill pollution. more...
Domestic Workers in El Salvador: Salvadoran Child Laborers Vulnerable to Abuse
Category: Poverty
Unclear age limits, poverty and cost of education all contribute to girls seeking out employment as domestic workers in El Salvador. more...
One World Has Voluntary Pay System: Pay as You Go Restaurants
Category: World Hunger
One World operates on the honor system and people choose their own portions and prices. Restaurant customers can also volunteer and receive a voucher for a free meal. more...
Poverty in Brazil: Brazilian Poor Don't Have Equal Access to Education, Employment
Category: Poverty
Many of the poor in Brazil are not given equal access to health care, education, employment, land, water or sanitation facilities. more...
Child Slaves in China Freed: Poor People Lured to Brick Kilns in Provinces of China
Category: Poverty
After a crackdown in the provinces of Shanxi and Henan, child slaves that were overworked and beaten have been rescued in China. more...
Friends Make Afghans for Sick Kids: From Butterfly Wings to Angel Arms Creates Blankets for Children
Category: Poverty
Carol and Barb are an inspiration because they are both on disability and put aside their own health problems to help children and parents who are suffering. more...
Bush Gearing Up to Combat Poverty: Laura Bush Traveling to Africa to Support AIDS Program
Category: Poverty
30 million has been proposed to combat AIDS globally. Bush is also addressing poverty,human rights and health issues such as malaria and educational programs. more...
India, Caste and Poverty: Practice of Untouchability Continues and Creates Poverty
Category: Poverty
Dalits or untouchables are still considered outcasts in India and remain impoverished, discriminated against and segregated. more...
Campaign for Clean Water in Africa: Margaret Trudeau, Honorary President of WaterCan
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
Over 4,000 children die every day from water related diseases. Providing clean water is essential for fighting poverty, diseases, deaths and empowering women. more...
Invention for More Water in Africa: The Hippo Roller Increases Water Supply for Those Who Need it
Category: Poverty
The Hippo Water Roller makes things easier for Africans. Larger amounts of water can be transported for drinking and cooking as well as more for their gardens. more...
Poverty in Canada: Rate of Child Poverty Stalled
Category: Poverty
Poor wages, working conditions and lack of affordable housing all contribute to child poverty in Canada. Women, Aboriginals, immigrants and minorities are affected most. more...
Save the Children: Poverty and Programs in America
Category: Poverty
One in six children lives in poverty in America. Save the Children provides many programs to help with literacy, nutrition, emergency relief and more. more...
Child Soldier Turned Rapper: Now Fights Poverty and Gun Control
Category: War & Poverty
Emmanual Jal escaped from war in Sudan as a child and now spreads his message of peace. From the age of 7 they trained him for combat, but his peaceful spirit won out. more...
Budgeting Food for Families: Save Money on Grocery Costs
Category: Family Budgeting
Here are some ideas on saving money with food costs while still maintaining quality and nutrition. Budgeting your groceries helps you afford other family activities too. more...
Conscious Simple Living Benefits: The Difference Between Simplicity and Poverty
Category: Poverty
How voluntarily living more simply can help reduce poverty by consuming less and contributing more. more...
Mining, Environment and Poverty: Mines Pollute Water and Land
Category: Poverty
Mining can cause such damage to the environment that it's irreversible. Saving our ecosystem is important to prevent pollution and poverty. more...
Recycled Family Crafts: Reuse Household Items
Category: Crafts (general)
Have fun with your family creating one of a kind projects and help the environment by recycling common household items. more...
Salt Free Cooking: Sodium Restricted Diets
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
There are various ways to flavor foods without salt and it's a lot healthier too. Some simple low salt recipes and ideas are included here. more...
How to Make Your Own Dog Food: Suggested Ingredients for Homemade Dog Food
Category: Dogs (general)
Recent dog food recalls make homemade dog food recipes popular. Here's some ideas for making your own. more...
Discipline and Tantrums: Communicating With Young Children
Category: Parenting Methods (general)
Dealing with children's temper tantrums can be a challenge, but if you refuse to give in to kid's outbursts on a consistent basis they will eventually subside. more...
Fun Food for Kids: Same Healthy Food, Different Presentation
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Make food more fun for children by being inventive with the shapes and appearance of their diet. Try a new twist on some old favorites and get kids to eat healthy. more...
Alternative Calcium Sources: Obtaining Calcium From Non Dairy Foods
Category: Food Facts
Can you obtain calcium from foods other than dairy products? There are many other sources and you can get your daily intake from fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables. more...
The Forgotten Inuit Culture: Canadian Inuits Struggle in Poverty to Retain Their Culture
Category: Poverty
Canada's Inuit suicide rates are shockingly high. The many factors that contribute to this include the lack of understanding and support in regards to their culture. more...
Inexpensive Cooking for Kids: Money Saving Recipes for Feeding Children
Category: Recipes (general)
Here are some money saving ideas with tasty recipes for feeding children. Try these frugal variations of Samosas or Pad Thai. more...
FTP and Uploading Your Website: Basic Instructions For FTP
Category: Webmaster Resources (general)
FTP is a simple and dependable way to transfer files from your computer to your server. When using a simple FTP client, it's actually fairly easy. more...
How to Pack Light for Backpacking Trips: Backpackers Plan Ahead and Take Only Essentials
Category: Backpacking Gear
When backpackers pack the proper backpacking gear, they can enjoy hiking with nature in comfort. more...
Perfect Weight by Deepak Chopra: A Mind and Body Program Based on Balance and Body Type
Category: Diet Books
Deepak Chopra offers a unique program for weight management in Perfect Weight: The Complete Mind/Body Program for Achieving and Maintaining Your Ideal Weight. more...
Category: Parenting Methods (general)
Guiding children with discipline, respecting their opinions, encouraging independence and praising their efforts all help boost children's self-esteem. more...
You Unstuck by Libby Gill: Reduce Stress, Get Rid of Fears and Tackle Negative Self-Talk
Category: Personal Growth Books
Whether individuals need help for career advancement, losing weight or overcoming anxiety attacks, they'll find them in You Unstuck. more...
6 Tips for Getting Out of Debt: Track Expenses, Change Lifestyle and Avoid Debts
Category: Personal Budget Creation
Becoming debt free is possible, but it takes courage to work out payments with debtors and the ability to say no to unnecessary expenses. more...
How to Find a Good Babysitter: Tips for Finding a Childcare Provider
Category: Working Mothers Child Care
Whether parents are going to work or out for a night on the town, they will be less stressed about it if they feel safe about their choice of childcare provider. more...
Category: Personal Growth Books
Natural Success Principles gives straightforward advice and encourages people to take responsibility for their actions, so they can succeed and create positive changes. more...
How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking: Reducing Speech Fears and Overcoming Anxiety
Category: Personal Development (general)
Worrying about how to overcome fears of public speaking only adds to stage fright, so learn to hide gestures that give away anxiety. more...
Dealing With and Disciplining Teenagers: Tips for Teen Discipline Problems
Category: Teen Discipline
Accepting normal teen developments will help keep the focus on more important issues and avoid teen discipline problems. more...
How to Avoid a Bear Attack: What to Do When You Encounter Bears
Category: Backpacking, Hiking & Camping (general)
Bears don't attack campers or hikers often, but it's best to know what to do when confronted with a bear ahead of time. more...
The Positive Principle by Norman Vincent Peale: Maintaining Enthusiasm and Optimism
Category: Personal Growth Books
Norman Vincent Peale wanted to help people maintain their enthusiasm under difficult circumstances with The Positive Principle Today. more...
Review of the Thriller Damnable: Debut Novel Full of Horror and Suspense by Hank Schwaeble
Category: Thriller Fiction
Damnable is Hank Schwaeble's outstanding debut thriller. With a seamless combination of suspense, romance, mystery and horror, there's something for everyone. more...
Further Along the Road Less Traveled: Journey Toward Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck
Category: Spirituality Books
Further Along the Road Less Traveled focuses on spiritual growth, forgiveness, dealing with death, addictions and self-esteem. more...
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Methods for Conquering Worry by Dale Carnegie
Category: Personal Growth Books
Dale Carnegie wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time Tested Methods For Conquering Worry after realizing people needed help with overcoming their worry. more...
Be A People Person by John C. Maxwell: Bringing Out The Best in People
Category: Personal Growth Books
Be A People Person by John C. Maxwell will help develop leadership qualities, enhance relationships and inspire others. more...
Review of Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
Category: Personal Growth Books
If the problem solving methods are followed in the bestselling Crucial Conversations, communication, production and safety at work or home will improve. more...
Review of The Sugar Solution: Get Blood Sugar Under Control Naturally
Category: Diet Books
The Sugar Solution clearly outlines how to get blood sugar under control. more...
Cooking Without Sugar: How to Cook With Sugar-Free Alternatives
Category: Food Facts
Reducing sugar is good for teeth, skin and helps weight loss. Too much sugar causes weight gain and affects blood sugar levels, increasing the risk for diabetes. more...
Wounded by School by Kirsten Olson: Standing Up to Old School Culture
Category: Self-Help Books (general)
Wounded by School is a thought provoking exploration into the present educational system, offering alternatives along with exercises to help foster healing. more...
Luck by Design by Richard E. Goldman: People Succeed by Creating Their Own Destiny
Category: Personal Growth Books
Luck by Design encourages self-discovery by asking soul-searching questions like whether or not someone has the courage to create their own destiny. more...
How To Win Friends And Influence People: Famous First Self-Help Book by Dale Carnegie
Category: Relationship Books
Dale Carnegie wrote How To Win Friends And Influence People in 1936 because no other self-help book existed and he wanted to help people learn how to get along. more...
Review of The Compass: By Tammy Kling and John Spencer Ellis
Category: Spirituality Books
The Compass would be beneficial for anyone grieving, struggling for meaning or questioning their belief systems. more...
Finding Grace by Donna VanLiere: A True Story About Losing Your Way in Life...and Finding it Again
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Donna VanLiere shares her inspiring journey of pain in her memoir that eventually turns into gifts of grace. more...
How to Say No And Live to Tell About It: A Woman's Guide to Guilt Free Decisions by Mary M. Myers
Category: Personal Growth Books
Mary M. Byers not only gets the message across to women that it's okay to say no without excuses, but she shows them how to go about it. more...
Low-Fat Snack Ideas: How to Choose Lower Fat Snacks
Category: Proteins/Carb/Fats
A diet high in fat may lead to obesity and contribute to health problems such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Try some of these low-fat snack ideas. more...
Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford: Find Freedom and Embrace the Shadow
Category: Personal Growth Books
This book may help avoid years of therapy. Repressed memories, feelings and hidden aspects of individuals come to light with shadow work. more...
Real-Life Guide to Diabetes: Practical Answers to Your Diabetes Problems
Category: Diet Books
Real-Life Guide to Diabetes answers questions such as how to eat healthier, what causes diabetes, how it's diagnosed and what the difference is between the two types. more...
Natural Born Winners by Robin Sieger: How to Achieve Ambitions, Reach Goals and be Successful
Category: Personal Growth Books
Natural Born Winners is brimming with information and common sense advice on how to become a successful winner. more...
Road Rules by Andrew J. Sherman: Be The Truck. Not The Squirrel.
Category: Personal Growth Books
Andrew J. Sherman explains his 12 essential rules of the road to help others navigate through personal problems in their life. more...
Category: Personal Growth Books
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff is an excellent book that helps people deal with stress by lightening up and putting problems into perspective. more...
Interview With Al Weatherhead: Author of The Power Of Adversity
Category: Personal Growth Books
Al Weatherhead wrote The Power Of Adversity. He's faced major adversities like heart disease, arthritis and alcoholism turning them into opportunities. more...
Conan Doyle's Wallet - Patrick McNamara: The Secrets Within
Category: Spirituality Books
Patrick McNamara wrote this book about Sir Authur Conan Doyle and his clairvoyant communications after winning his wallet at an auction. more...
Pursuit Of Light by Sandy Brewer: An Extraordinary Journey From Abuse to Hope
Category: Self-Help Books (general)
Sandy Brewer combines this memoir with self-help openly, so it's emotional and effective. more...
Kicking Your Stress Habits - Donald A. Tubesing: A Do-It-Yourself Guide for Coping With Stress
Category: Personal Growth Books
Everyone experiences stress but how it's handled depends on the individual, the skills they have developed and their attitude. more...
Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow: Discovering Your Right Livelihood - Marsha Sinetar
Category: Personal Growth Books
Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow is not about getting rich quick. It's a book that encourages others to get in touch with their true desires, needs and strengths. more...
The Sky's The Limit - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer: Take Charge of Your Life and Reach Your Maximum Potential
Category: Personal Growth Books
Dr. Wayne Dyer teaches us simply how to be a no-limit person. The Sky's The Limit helps others get in touch with their potential without worrying about everyone else. more...
Occasional Therapy for Your Midlife Years: 12 Sessions to Combat Your Crisis - Dr. Ellyn Gamberg
Category: Self-Help Books (general)
Dr. Ellyn Gamberg is a qualified psychotherapist with over twenty years experience. She focuses on the present with her short-term therapy that offers long-term results. more...
The Zen Commandments: Ten Suggestions for a Life of Inner Freedom: Review
Category: Spirituality Books
The Zen Commandments by Dean Sluyter, publisher Tarcher/Putnam, 2001, ISBN 1-58542-084-0 are suggestions that promote realistic guidelines and ethics without dogma. more...
Writing Romance: Book Review: Vanessa Grant on How to Create a Successful Romance Novel
Category: Writing Novels
Vanessa Grant gives detailed and practical advice on how to write a successful romance novel in Writing Romance, Vanessa Grant, publisher, Self-Counsel Press,1997-2007. more...
Addicted to Stress by Debbie Mandel: A Woman's Seven Step Program
Category: Personal Growth Books
Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7 Step Program, Debbie Mandel, publisher Jossey-Bass, 2008, begins the first step with admitting the problem like most addictions. more...
Stay Healthy, Live Longer, Spend Wisely: Review: Intelligent Choices in America's Healthcare System
Category: Self-Help Books (general)
Davis Liu, M.D. wrote Stay Healthy, Live Longer, Spend Wisely, Stetho Publishing, 2008 to help give Americans information so they can choose the best health care. more...
Category: Family Travel (general)
If you're crazy about roller coasters, Canada's Wonderland offers a selection of 15 different coaster rides. Behemoth is their newest hypercoaster addition. more...
Campfire Cooking Ideas: Good Food Choices for Outdoor Camping
Category: Backpacking, Hiking & Camping (general)
It's important to plan what food you will bring camping. Outdoor cooking isn't limited to canned foods so get some more fun ideas for campfire food. more...
Ways to Become an Eco-Warrior: Everyone Can Be an Environmentalist
Category: Environmental Activism
Everyday people can become environmentalists. If everyone contributes by conserving energy, reducing pollution, recycling and reusing, we can all help save the earth. more...
Media's Unrealistic Body Image: Pressure to Be Thin Can Lead to Anorexia
Category: Anorexia Nervosa
Eating disorders have become so common with famous dancers and models that they have become glamorized for many. People are starving to death to be thin. more...
Healthy Foods for Mental Health: How Food Affects Mood
Category: Nutrition (general)
Choosing healthy food is important for your physical and mental health. Improve your mood naturally with more nutritious food choices. more...
Save Money and the Earth: Conserve Energy, Money and Contribute to Saving Planet
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Read about some simple ways we can all contribute to conserving the earth while saving money. more...
Stop Global Warming: Book Review: The Solution is You - An Activists Guide
Category: Climate Change
Activist Laurie David explains how the globe is warming and how we are the cause of it. She shares solutions on what we can do about reducing climate change. more...
Book Review: Sixty-Five Roses: A Sister's Memoirs of a Family's Struggle With Cystic Fibrosis
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Heather Summerhayes Cariou bravely shares her family's touching story of how they struggled to remain normal with her sister Pam's disease, Cystic Fibrosis. more...
Cyclone Sidr Pollutes Water: UNICEF and The George Harrison Fund Provide Life Saving Assistance
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Victims of Cyclone Sidr continue to suffer in Bangladesh with many being forced to drink polluted water as well as increased food shortages. more...
Business Benefits from Recycling: Using Recycled Materials and Preventing Waste Conserves Resources
Category: Waste Reduction
Companies and customers benefit by supporting waste management and recycling programs by saving energy and money. Conserving resources is also good for the environment. more...
Green Christmas Ideas: Celebrate Holidays in Less Commercialized Ways
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Celebrate the holidays with family and friends by spending time together, creating homemade gifts and recycling old items to create new memories. more...
Ron Clark Teaches With a Twist: Award Winning Teacher Raps While Teaching Manners and Respect
Category: Youth Development (general)
Ron Clark, award winning educator, manages to command respect and have fun with kids at the same time. He inspires children to learn manners and respect in unique ways. more...
Category: Environmental Organizations
Brad Pitt announced his green rebuilding plans at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan. The Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans has suffered since Katrina and need homes. more...
Skyscraper Farming Solution: Sustainable Vertical Farms Could Solve Growing Population Problem
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use. more...
Standing Up Against Poverty: Millions Speak Out For Underprivileged and Break Record
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
People all over the world broke a Guinness record for the largest number of people opposing world poverty. more...
A Review of Run With The Bulls: Thrive in the Work Place Without Getting Trampled by Dr. Tim Irwin
Category: Leadership Training
Dr. Tim Irwin inspires us to become more successful as leaders with his new book "Run With The Bulls: Without Getting Trampled" more...
Angels of a Lower Flight: Former Playboy Centerfold Now Helps Haitians as Humanitarian
Category: Poverty
Susie Scott Krabacher shares her moving memoirs in the book "Angels of a Lower Flight: One Woman's Mission to Save a Country...One Child at a Time." more...
Sustainable Agriculture in CIS: Agricultural Sustainablity in Common Wealth of Independent States
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Since the Soviet Union's collapse the Common Wealth of Independent States face many challenges including how to develop sustainable agriculture. more...
Global Warming Predictions: Studies Recommend Mandatory Caps on Pollution
Category: Climate Change
Temperatures and precipitation are predicted to increase because of global warming. This will lead to food shortages, decreased water supplies and severe storms. more...
Obstacles to Providing Aid in Iraq: Challenges of Humanitarian Aid Reaching Iraqis in Need
Category: War & Poverty
Humanitarian organizations face many obstacles when attempting to deliver supplies to people in Iraq. Ongoing violence makes it difficult to deliver food. more...
Much Bottled Water is Tap Water: Plastic Bottles Are Not Kind to the Environment
Category: Pollution Control
While some tap water's safety may be questioned, studies show bottled water is no safer. The toxins released from plastic in landfills are polluting our land and water. more...
Fashion Fights Poverty in D.C.: Socially Conscious Fashions and Crafts
Category: Poverty
Fashion Fights Poverty raises money for charities like Bead for Life and encourages others to dress responsibly by supporting organizations that alleviate poverty. more...
Mining Creates Dirty Gold: Mines cause devastating environmental damage
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Many toxins are exposed into our environment through mining. Learn about ways we can all help decrease the social and environmental damage. more...
Newborns in Need: Serving Needs of Premature and Newborn Babies
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
Newborns in Need help babies get the essential clothing and bedding they need. Carol Green created this charity after seeing the plight of babies going without. more...
Indigenous Education Latin America: Poverty a Factor of Indigenous Children Scoring Lower on Tests
Category: Poverty
Most Indigenous children have a lower quality of education and health care. Poverty and the fact that many of them have to work out of necessity are other disadvantages. more...
Children's Defense Fund in America: Cradle to Prison Pipeline Fights to Pull Families Out of Poverty
Category: Poverty
Cradle to Prison Pipeline Initiative helps break the poverty cycle by supporting preventative measures for minorities, poor and disabled children. more...
William Kamkwamba Creates Windmill: School Drop Out in Malawi Creates Electricity for His Family
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
An amazing story about a young man named William from Malawi Africa who was forced to drop out of school yet created a windmill so his home would have electricity. more...
Child Poverty and Self Esteem: How Poverty Can Contribute to Children's Negative Emotional State
Category: Poverty
Poverty has its own set of issues in the developed world and lack of funds, family stresses, stigma and peer influences can affect children's self-esteem negatively. more...
Waterloo Region Combats Poverty: Opportunities Waterloo Region Creating Bold Solutions Initiatives
Category: Poverty
Almost 1 child in 5 lives in poverty and 47,450 people in the Waterloo Region live in poverty. Opportunities is a community organization for poverty initiatives. more...
Women and Children in Poverty: CARE Assists Poor Communities Around the World
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
CARE is a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty by focusing on women in communities to improve education, prevent the spread of AIDS and provide food. more...
Camps in Darfur Overcrowded: Refugees in Sudan Face Hardships as Population Increases
Category: War & Poverty
As the conflict in Sudan continues, refugees are becoming increasingly overcrowded and face shortages on food, health care and shelter. more...
Rich and Poor Gap in Ontario: Large Income Disparity Between Rich and Poor Grows
Category: Poverty
Ontario families struggle in Canada even though their economy is stronger, they're better educated and they're working longer hours. more...
Rapes of Indigenous Women in US: Failure to Protect Native Women from Sexual Violence in America
Category: Human Rights Violations
Indigenous women in the US are more than 2.5 times likely to be raped compared to women in the US general population. That is just based on the reported assaults. more...
CyberBullying Can Kill: Some Children Commit Suicide Because of Electronic Bullying
Category: Bullying
Cyberbullying is not a minor silly teenage problem. Some kids become so upset from the bullying that they kill themselves over it. more...
Immigrants Face Discrimination: Refugees Are Open to Abuse
Category: Race & Immigration
Immigrants face challenges with access to education, health care, mental health services, citizenship and housing. more...
Depression and Poverty: Being Depressed Can Lead to Poverty
Category: Poverty
Depression is a treatable illness but if left untreated the risk is greater that the person will not only end up in poverty but try to harm themselves. more...
Support Fair Trade: Employ People, Feed Families and Help Retain Their Dignity
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
When we support fair trade we lower national barriers, provide jobs for disadvantaged and disabled people and contribute to help improve the environment. more...
Category: Poverty
There are many benefits of community gardening such as supplying nutritious food, encouraging community involvement, sharing skills and improving the environment. more...
Feed Homeless, Face Arrest: Food Not Bombs Group Face Harassment
Category: Anti-Poverty Activism
There are some crazy laws that make it illegal to feed homeless people in public places. Food not bombs have been continuing to face arrest by feeding hungry people. more...
Cross Stitching for Crafty Rebels: Cross Stitch Pattern Designs
Category: Embroidery
Julie Jackson started her own brilliant cross stitch design business creating snarky messages with bunnies,hearts and flowers. Check out some designs or make your own. more...
Media, Eating Disorders and Girls: Focusing on Appearance Alone is Not Healthy for Girls
Category: Body Image
Girls are susceptible to the media's influence in regards to their appearance and thin models are not the ideal role models for our children. more...
Parenting Twin Tweens: Two Kids Reaching Puberty Are Challenging to Parent
Category: Parenting Tweens (general)
Parenting twin tweens can bring it's own set of difficult challenges and rewards. Individual friends, belongings and talents are important to reduce competition in twins. more...
How to Detect a Lie: Signs that someone is not telling the truth
Category: Child Psychology
Here are some signs of lying and behaviors that will help you tell if someone is telling the truth. more...
How to Create Your Own Icon: Easy Instructions to Make an Icon
Category: Webmaster Resources (general)
You don't need an expensive converting program to make your own icon. Here's how you can create an icon for free to use on your website or forum. more...
Forgiveness, Good for Your Health: The Benefits of Forgiving
Category: Personal Development (general)
By making the decision to forgive it helps improve relationships and encourages you to be gentle with yourself. If you hold grudges it can start to make you sick. more...
Racial Bias for Black Prisoners: High Percentages of Blacks in the Prison System and Death Row
Category: Race & Politics
Statistics are shocking showing the large discrepancies of race in the United States prison population. This is an obvious case of racial discrimination. more...
Struggles of the Homeless: Issues Affecting Homeless People
Category: Homelessness
Simple things like finding a job, taking a shower and answering the phone are things we take for granted, but are problems for many homeless people. more...
Menopause and Treatment Options: Change of Life, Hot Flashes and Menopause Symptoms
Category: Menopause
Have you heard about the horrors of menopause? Some people try to profit from symptoms of this natural transition. more...
Low Fat Cooking Alternatives: Healthy Heart Options
Category: Low Fat Cooking
Save money and stay healthy using some of these healthy heart ingredients for your recipes. more...
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