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COVID-19 2021
COVID-19 fight update:
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How to physically distance: Just stay 8 books laid end-to-end from your fellow booklover!
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Como expone Ryan Holiday en este revelador volumen, los obstáculos no son sólo instancias en el camino que debemos vencer: también pueden ser una fuente de inspiración y, aún más, una herramienta para convertir las crisis en oportunidades, y los reveses en escalones para el éxito.
Obstacles are not merely objects in our path that we need to overcome. They can also be a source of inspiration, or even a tool for turning crisis into opportunity and setbacks into steps to success.
About the Author
Ryan Holiday is an American writer, marketer, and entrepreneur interested in personal and corporate development. He is the media editor for the New York Observer and has written for Forbes, The Huffington Post, and others. He also wrote Trust Me, I'm Lying.
Praise For…
"The book on stoicism that’s taking the NFL by storm." —Sports Illustrated, on the English language edition
"Follow these precepts and you will revolutionize your life. Read this book!" —Steven Pressfield, author, The War of Art and Gates of Fire, on the English language edition
"A book for the bedside of every future—and current—leader in the world." —Robert Greene, author, The 48 Laws of Power and Mastery, on the English language edition
"An absolute must-read." —Jimmy Soni, managing editor of Huffington Post, author, Rome’s Last Citizen, on the English language edition
"First came Marcus Aurelius, then Frederick the Great . . . and now there’s you. This surprising book shows you how to craft a life of wonder by embracing obstacles and challenges." —Chris Guillebeau, author, The $100 Startup, on the English language edition
"A very, very good book with lots of examples about people who had to overcome great obstacles to have success." —Nick Saban, head football coach at the University of Alabama, on the English language edition
"In this tight, engaging book, Ryan Holiday shines a bright, powerful light on the path to living and leading well. Read it, learn from it, and get cracking!" —Nancy F. Koehn, historian and leadership expert, Harvard Business School, on the English language edition
"My life has been beset with obstacles. It takes practice (and pain) to surmount them and achieve success. Ryan’s book is a how-to guide for just that." —James Altucher, investor and author, Choose Yourself, on the English language edition
"Ryan Holiday has written a brilliant and engaging book, well beyond his years. . . . It is invaluable." —Honorable Frederic Block, Judge, U.S. District Court, on the English language edition
"Even though I was familiar with the basis for this book — the ancient philosophy of stoicism: overcoming obstacles through the practice of wisdom, courage, self-control, and mindfulness — it felt like a revelation when I read it." —Los Angeles Daily News, on the English language edition
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You can still buy titles in other formats (hardcover, paperback, audio CDs) with a Books on First gift card as well as buy a Books on First giftcard which we will send especially to that lucky recipient (free postage!).
More than a card.
More value than many other store-bought surprises (except a book!)
Put a 3D paper sculpture in a loved one's hands and see the spontaneous delight.
That's a lovepop.
The Last of Tim's Bees' Honey is Creamed
The Bee's are busy at the moment, but we will restock by mid-summer!
From Tim Benedict's Orion Artisinal Honey & Garlic Farm
HONEY from Tim's BEES flying around FRANKLIN GROVE, IL
While honey is the one foodstuff that never goes bad, it does get kind of hard to use when it crystallizes. Creamed honey is taking crystallized honey, heating it and stirring/blending in liquid honey until the result is a smooth, sweet treat, easy to measure for recipes or to spoon into beverages or onto the medium of your choice (honey peanut butter toast, yum, yum!)!
It's been said that local honey is great for warding off bad germs and aiding in the relief of sinus/breathing difficulties. Regardless, it tastes great!
And What a Great Gift Idea!
This is the last of this season's bounty, so get it while you can.
Based on the Book ...
We are always delighted when someone sees a movie in the book, because now, millions of more people know about the book! It might have been a great film or it might have been a total dud.
But, read the book yourself to see just how good or different the original is!
