New Releases by Dan Harris

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, a revised and updated edition of the award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller that changed the way we look at meditation, expanded with new material by Dan Harris. After having a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head. We all have an inner narrator. It''s what has us losing our temper unnecessarily, checking our email compulsively, eating when we''re not hungry, and fixating on the past and the future at the expense of the present. Most of us assume we''re stuck with this voice--that there''s nothing we can do to rein it in--but Harris stumbled upon an effective way to do just that. 10% Happier is now considered a classic text on the power of meditation, an introduction to the practice that can convert even the most hardened skeptic. With over a million copies sold, 10% Happier is the go-to guide, and with meditation now a widely accepted and encouraged practice, Dan Harris is a pivotal and approachable figure in the field who has built a thriving platform based on the ideas he first presented in this book. In this 10th Anniversary Edition, Harris offers a new preface reflecting on how much has changed--for him and for the public perceptions of meditation, plus a revised and expanded appendix, filled with guided meditations and practical advice for people looking to boot up a habit.

There is serious debate within the global business community regarding the value of the Chinese court system and written business contracts in China. One side asserts the validity of such contracts and that Chinese courts are good at enforcing them. The other side argues the contrary. Using data from several sources, we demonstrate that the legal system and well-written contracts do, in fact, matter in China. This article also recommends how contracts can be structured and strategically used to make doing business in China and with Chinese firms more predictable and efficient.

This book offers a socio-cultural examination of contemporary creativity studies. Drawing heavily on posthumanist, new materialist and affective theoretics, the author argues in favour of an expansive and sustainable approach to creativity which contributes to an emergent ‘creativity studies’ inter-discipline. It seeks to establish a broader consideration of creativity in socio-culture, that extends beyond, or indeed refutes, the narrowing aperture of entrepreneurship and innovation as synonyms for creativity in economic, cultural and educational contexts and discourses. Drawing on multiple case studies of creative relational and creative ecological empirical research, this book integrates a concern for personal, planetary and geo-political collaboration, as an antidote for ‘innovation for innovation’s sake’.

THE GRIEF GUIDEBOOK AND SELF-CARE PRESCRIPTION Stress is a contemporary trendy expression, brought to us by our way of life, assumptions from life, and lost convictions and thoughts regarding all that we do. We should take a closer look at it gradually and profoundly. We don''t actually have to fix it, however in comprehension is its disintegration. Have you at any point seen when are you pushed? Is it when you are submerged in anything or is it when you are contemplating anything? You would perceive that stress is consistently in the prospect of something. Allow us to do a little trial before we proceed. Start contemplating your aspirations and objectives. Does it come along with the prospect of conceivable disappointment? that you may not accomplish my objectives? Notice that, the moment this thought exists, stress has crept in. Know this. In truly living, in being there, is no stress except for in expectation. Also in planning in focusing, in envious thinking, there is a great deal of stress. Lao Tzu says, Do your job, then, venture back. Be that as it may, we don''t venture back. We pause and stand by, and this holding up creates time, this holding up makes future, this holding up is expectation and assumptions. Also, there is no suffering more regrettable than hope. There is no torment, more terrible than, taking a look at the future, in assumption. Lao Tzu is empathetic; he needs us to stay away from the suffering that is absolutely avoidable, yet so constantly present in our lives. BUY NOW.....Let''s dig in

Do you feel like you are living in a world of chaos? Does it feel like you have too much stuff and too little order? Or maybe you struggle with getting rid of things you no longer need and that simply take up space, physically as well as mentally? Do you wish you could live a life of calm and minimalism? "A wonderful companion for the modern man or woman looking to live a more meaningful life." Sydney Today Don''t be fooled into thinking that living a minimalist life means living on a budget, buying cheap, or not having posessions. Living as a minimalist means embracing a life free from clutter, chaos, and disorganization. Being a minimalist is about adopting a lifestyle that is intended to enhance your every day. "A superb guide and one we have little hestiations in recommending..." Modern Living Magazine This book will guide you through every step of the declutter journey to become truly organized. Start living a happier life by embarking on a positive journey to minimalism. See how much a difference it can do for your body and mind when you start to remove the clutter and chaos and focus on the necessities and what really matters in life. "This book gives the reader a defined path to a happier, calmer and happier life." Tim Ferrin, Author and Speaker Click "Add to cart" today and watch as you piece by piece move towards maximum happiness and fulfillment.

Supply chain contracts in developing markets such as China were once not worth the paper they were written on. As the market and legal systems matured, however, savvy organizations started to use supply contracts to protect the integrity of their global supply chains. In this article we address the legal and strategic steps that a successful supply chain contract in China follows, so that it is well written and the Chinese supplier is more likely to read, understand, and actually comply with it. When such recommendations are followed, a Chinese court will also be more likely to understand and enforce that supply chain contract.

A well crafted and reasonable liquidated damages provision is one of the best leverage tools available for preventing the counterpart and supplier in a supply chain contract from breaching their agreements. This is also the primary reason for having a written contract in the first place. In this article, we discuss what the parameters of a good liquidated damages provision should look like in a China focused supply chain contract.

Foreign firms doing business in or with China are likely to sell products and services to Chinese state-owned enterprises. When a dispute requires the Chinese legal system for resolution, the SOE is likely to be favored. We illustrate how self-enforcing contracts can be drafted and utilized as a viable workaround to help level the playing field.

#1 New York Times Bestseller Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir "An enormously smart, clear-eyed, brave-hearted, and quite personal look at the benefits of meditation." —Elizabeth Gilbert Nightline anchor Dan Harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out. Finally, Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF 10% HAPPIER Too busy to meditate? Can’t turn off your brain? Curious about mindfulness but more comfortable in the gym? This book is for you. You’ll also get access to guided audio meditations on the 10% Happier app, to jumpstart your practice from day one. ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play Ultimate Frisbee, and use the word “namaste” without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and circuitous journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation’s most vocal public proponents. Harris found that meditation made him more focused and less yanked around by his emotions. According to his wife, it also made him less annoying. Science suggests that the practice can lower your blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of the brain. So what’s holding you back? In Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, Harris and Jeff Warren, a masterful teacher and “Meditation MacGyver,” embark on a gonzo cross-country quest to tackle the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that keep people from meditating. It is filled with game-changing and deeply practical meditation instructions—all of which are also available (for free) on the 10% Happier app. This book is a trip worth taking. Praise for Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics “If you’re intrigued by meditation but don’t know how to begin—or you’ve benefited from meditation in the past but need help to get started again—Dan Harris has written the book for you. Well researched, practical, and crammed with expert advice, it’s also an irreverent, hilarious page-turner.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project “The ABC News anchor, a ‘defender of worrying’ who once had an anxiety attack on air, offers a hilarious and stirring account of his two-steps-forward-one-step-back campaign to sort ‘useless rumination’ from ‘constructive anguish’ via mindfulness, along with invaluable suggestions for following in his footsteps.”—O: The Oprah Magazine

A guide from average Christian living to living in the Kingdom of God.This book explains how the Exodus of the Children of Israel is a type of the Christian life.We move from Egypt (Unsaved) through the Red Sea (first baptism) (Salvation) into the wilderness (Discipleship) through the Jordan River (second baptism) (Baptism of the Holy Spirit) and into the Promised Land (the Kingdom of God)This book explains the two aspects of forgiveness and the confusion caused by not discerning the difference between salvation forgiveness and fellowship forgiveness.The whole purpose of this book is to lead Christians out of the wilderness stage of their lives into the Kingdom living stage so they may fully glorify God.

A daily devotional to help lead the seeking Christian into a much deeper walk into the Kingdom of God. "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you."

Inauguration Day on Nexus Prime. As Senator Neela Kane becomes the Speaker of the Commonwealth, unseen forces are at work: some seek to control the new Speaker, others would see her term end before it has even begun, and some

Risk and Return for Regulated Industries provides a much-needed, comprehensive review of how cost of capital risk arises and can be measured, how the special risks regulated industries face affect fair return, and the challenges that regulated industries are likely to face in the future. Rather than following the trend of broad industry introductions or textbook style reviews of utility finance, it covers the topics of most interest to regulators, regulated companies, regulatory lawyers, and rate-of-return analysts in all countries. Accordingly, the book also includes case studies about various countries and discussions of the lessons international regulatory procedures can offer. - Presents a unified treatment of the regulatory principles and practices used to assess the required return on capital - Addresses current practices before exploring the ways methods play out in practice, including irregularities, shortcomings, and concerns for the future - Focuses on developed economies instead of providing a comprehensive global reviews - Foreword by Stewart C. Myers

Dan Harris offers his own take on how to become a great leader with this informative eBook: Good, Better, Best - Maximizing Your Leadership Ability. Harris''s book begins with an explanation of the differences between leadership and management, the latter being what the author refers to as the attributes of leadership. The comparison of management and leadership is followed by an explanation of the myth of leadership, or everything you thought leadership was but isn''t in reality. After the author takes the opportunity to dispel the preconceived notions readers had about leadership, he can begin to describe leadership through the next several chapters, the titles of which indicate that leadership will be defined through a series of positive character traits.The character traits which the author finds essential to great leadership skills begin with integrity, which is equated with the ability to live honestly. In addition to having integrity, readers are next encouraged to see the ability to delegate as the next topic addressed. Only those who have mastered the ability to delegate will come to realize that they truly are not alone in any endeavor when there is a team which can be led to accomplish the goal together.Great leaders are further encouraged to show humility. Humility is defined by this author as showing strength, yet having compassion. Humility can also be defined as subduing the tendency to show arrogance and/or flaunt one''s superiority. It can become extremely difficult to lead when your subordinates despise you. Counseling on courage follows the chapter on humility, where you will no doubt be advised how there will be times when the going gets tough and you have to motivate the team to keep going.The skill which arguably should be at the top of the list is the focus of the next chapter: developing those great communication skills. How will you lead your team to success if you cannot communicate well? Great communication skills will open doors and smooth over the bumpy portions of the road which lies before you. You will be utterly amazed at the value of having and maintaining positive and efficient communication with everyone with whom you need come in contact.After exploring traits and skill sets, the second half of the book deals with attitude and approach. Positive attitude is combined with an optimistic outlook of knowing you can accomplish your goals. If you believe in your abilities and have the creativity to develop workable solutions for the unexpected challenges to come before you, then surely you will succeed. Interesting from start to finish, How Good, Better, Best - Maximizing Your Leadership Ability is a practical and straightforward self-help title by Dan Harris which is conveniently available in digital eBook form.

This is a summary of Dan Harris'' 10% Happier: How I Tamed The Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, And Found Self-Help That Actually Works - A True Story and Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational MemoirAfter having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out. Eventually Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America''s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives. Available in a variety of formats, this summary is aimed for those who want to capture the gist of the book but don''t have the current time to devour all 256 pages. You get the main summary along with all of the benefits and lessons the actual book has to offer. This summary is not intended to be used without reference to the original book.

"12 more sessions to help you and your church engage with the Bible as an inclusive, authentic and creative community"--Cover.

#1 New York Times Bestseller Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir "An enormously smart, clear-eyed, brave-hearted, and quite personal look at the benefits of meditation." —Elizabeth Gilbert Nightline anchor Dan Harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out. Finally, Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.

Ok, so this book doesn''t actually teach you any manners. BUT, it''s funny! Before your eyes, rules for good manners are transformed into silly, impolite, and just plain strange situations.Manners is a funny book for readers who are discovering the world of cartoons and the world of interacting with peers. Manners is a fun reading experience without any pressure to learn any lessons.

WARNING: This is not the actual book 10% Happier. Do not buy this unofficial Summary, Review & Analysis until you first have a copy of this great book. As you read 10% Happier, Save Time Summaries is the perfect companion to help you get the most out of the book.This summary, review & analysis is your tour guide through Dan Harris'' fascinating ride that is 100% guaranteed to make you reconsider your skepticism toward self-help and spirituality. Understand more from your reading with our key take-away points. As an anchor of Nightline, the author seemed to have things under control. However, after the world witnessed him come unglued at the seams on Good Morning America, he knew it was time for change. A devout non-believer, he ended up on a trek with gurus and scientists who previously seemed meaningless to him. This summary, review & analysis of 10% Happier breaks down his ride, chapter by chapter, as you read how his inner voices caused his on-air breakdown.Have you ever eaten even though you knew you weren''t hungry? Have you ever lashed out at someone in anger, even though you knew you were overreacting? Have you ever thought so much about the future that the present became a blur of just "being"? Your inner voice caused those events, and Dan Harris has found the key to keeping your demon quiet: meditation. Contrary to its reputation, meditation is indeed the self-help technique of the future, already adopted by scientists, business moguls, and even the military. This review guide gives you the key points to take away as you read each chapter, followed by a "Putting it Together" section that gives you a virtual pamphlet to take with you on your journey to being just what the title states: 10% Happier.

#1 New York Times Bestseller REVISED WITH NEW MATIERAL Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir "An enormously smart, clear-eyed, brave-hearted, and quite personal look at the benefits of meditation." —Elizabeth Gilbert Nightline anchor Dan Harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out. Finally, Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.

Introduction - Grooming - How to act in public - Having a job - Socialising with other people - Getting married - Buying a house.

A year has passed since the events of Ascension Point, and the galaxy shifts uncomfortably as the opposing forces of progress and tradition threaten the new and fragile peace. Titan society teeters on the brink of civil war, the Commonwealth bristles with hostility towards the returning Seryn, while the Collective remains silent in the spaces between the stars, watching. And waiting. Against this backdrop of turmoil and unrest, the Peacetrooper brother of Commonwealth Senator Neela Kane has gone missing. Intelligence places him on Karak, an Independent desert world, and Operative Dante Zo is dispatched to bring him home-or confirm his demise. Quinn, employee of the shadowy Seryn Agency, is also headed to Karak, where rumours abound of a fierce and sudden tribal war centred on a mysterious woman with uncanny power: Venus, the Seryn''s most dangerous rogue agent. Meanwhile, on Karak itself, other forces bring their pieces into play. Tasha, a young but mercurial assassin, is unleashed to kill the foreign witch and bring peace back to her home. But with a renegade Titan mercenary at her side, Venus will let nothing stand in the way of her plan-and the conquest of Karak is just the beginning. With a world in the firing line, and the fate of the entire galaxy at stake, only one question remains: In the name of duty, is there anything that can''t be sacrificed?

Lesson purpose: To familiarize the student with a basic history of the sniper, the difference between military and police sniper encounters and some of the basic equipment necessary to perform the task of a police sniper.

Titan. A genetically engineered warrior for whom going home means a death sentence... Commonwealth. A powerful politician chasing a legend from her family''s past... Seryn. A young girl seeking adventure and hiding more power than even she knows... Collective. A synthetically augmented scientist whose singular nature makes him an exile... Representatives from each of humanity''s four feuding factions, each offered the chance to see the legendary Book of Ascension-an ancient artefact rumoured to hold the key to immortality. The four form an uneasy alliance before discovering they have been misled: Before they can see the Book, they must find a mythical deity, protect the galaxy from an ancient evil-and save humanity''s future.

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Superman''s bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space. This is the full, original screenplay to the new movie, along with storyboards and exclusive input from the screenwriters and director.

Collects the prequel stories that explore the five year gap between Superman''s departure from Earth and his return as depicted in Superman Returns.