Margaret Shepherd
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In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction-talking face-to-face-can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill: those who do it well shine at networking parties, interviews, and business lunches. Good conversation also opens doors to a happier love life, warmer friendships, and more rewarding time with family. In The Art of Civilized...
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How do Success Heroes succeed in all of life all at once? They live from Vision. Vision inspires you right through your fears and opens the door to pain-free success. But you need the right contemplative and action skills to make your vision real. Want visionary success for yourself, your company, career or cause? THE VISIONBUILDERS' MANUAL is your skill-building guidebook. You'll gain these skills: How to discover the right vision for right now,...
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In this book, you'll meet more than twenty artisans who have devoted their lives to honoring traditional techniques and to creating something useful and beautiful every day. In-depth profiles of the artisans illuminate the philosophies and histories behind their work. Gorgeous photographs transport you to studios from Oaxaca to Kyoto and from Milan to Tennessee. Two essays explore the challenges and rewards of engaging deeply with tradition. This...