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Featured Book: Surf Social Waves Reviews – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets

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Surf Social Waves by Chris Chandra

Title: ‘Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets’ 

Author: Chris Chandra

Genre: Non-fiction/self help

Format: eBook

Publisher: Self

Publication Date: 2009

Synopsis: 

Chris Chandra’s book,‘Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets, asks its reader to consider the following questions:

  1. Have you ever had a good conversation with people you thought were friends and when you walked away you can hear them snickering and laughing at you?
  2. Do you become self-conscious and stilted at social gatherings because other people ignore you?
  3. Do you get really freaked out when others become upset or dramatic at you…and not know what to do?
  4. Would you Really like to have exceptional friends…who don’t use others…and who are there when you need them?
  5. Have you ever felt like NOTHING you ever do will change your situation and you should just accept it?
  6. Would you like to have really outgoing, fun friends who are social and outgoing, but have no idea how to connect with them?

If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, then Chandra’s book promises to provide specific, life changing steps to help you transform your social experience.

Through personal narrative and practical exercises he  promises teach how  to fit in, to make friends effortlessly and handle bullies.

In short he offers the roadmap on how to make friends.

“Most Shy Guys Never Figure Out What It Takes To Become Socially Savvy. They Try The Same Things Over And Over Again…And Fail.”

Chandra offers SUPER-SUCCESS in this area of your life through his revolutionary  ebook by employing “behind the scenes” techniques of what it’s like to have the success most people wish they had and live their lives without.

Purchase Link: http://www.surfsocialwaves.com

Book Review:  I approached reading Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets  with some skepticism.  I was pleasantly surprised by Chris Chandra’s honest, plain spoken, easy to read approach to the subject matter.

Chandra provides an overview of personal interaction and rejection, placing it in social and historical context.  He mixes personal, historical, and biological/parapsychological support for the premises he outlines throughout the work.

The second Part of his work, entitled Communication, is the heart of the work.  It provides some specific examples and practical techniques for improving social skills and meeting the express goals of the work:  which is to be more social and to enlarge one’s social circle.  He identifies useful methods and exercises for improving one’s social skills and becoming more successful in the communication game.

Two things that I found, particularly, useful in the work were the Chapter summaries, which really outlined with clarity the salient points the author was looking to address, and the “talking points” to be used and avoided in conversation in order to achieve the stated goals of the work.  These are unique and elevate the work from a work of theory to a helpful guide.

I think anyone, at any social level, can find something of value in‘Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets’ .

 

 

 

 

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Featured eBook: Sinatra Style by Marc Zirogiannis

 

Available in eBook and Audio.

 

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Featured Book:If I Knew Then What I Know Now by Doreen L. Guma

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Title: If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Author: Doreen L Guma and contributors

Genre: Non-fiction/self help

Format: Paperwork and eBook

Publisher: Xulon Press

Publication Date: April 24, 2013

Synopsis:

There is strength and promise within these pages to inspire any reader seeking to find quality of life. Join us on our journey as we courageously share our heartfelt stories about what we have learned through life lessons and trial and error. If I Knew Then What I Know Now is a compilation of our experiences, things we have done, observations we have made and what we have discovered. “I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of this amazing quality of life project. This book is a testament to a single radiant Spirit who, years ago, visualized and set a goal to help more than one million people live a better Life. Doreen lives the mantra of “People Helping People”, and this book intensifies her vision and her dream. The stories written in If I Knew Then What I Know Now came straight from the souls of people wanting to help other people while, unknowingly, helping themselves in the process. These heartfelt stories will give you courage and inspiration to explore your own life-while loving and accepting others even more.Thank you, Doreen for your vision and for your tenacity. I’m one of your biggest fans!” Love, Rebecca L. Norrington, Happiness Specialist P.S. You have already changed the world with this book..

Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Knew-Then-What-Know-Now/dp/1626972192/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1448729944&sr=8-1

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Featured Book: Chasing Athens by Marissa Tejada

Chasing Athens by Marissa Tejada

Chasing Athens                           by Marissa Tejada

Title: Chasing Athens

Author: Marissa Tejada

Genre: Fiction/Romance

Format: Paperwork and eBook

Publisher: Harmony Books

Publication Date: March 5, 2015

Synopsis:

Suddenly dumped, a heartbroken American expat stays on in Greece, confronting culture shock, crisis, and the charm of Mediterranean men as she redefines the true meaning of home.
When Ava Martin’s new husband unexpectedly ditches her months after they’ve relocated across the world to Greece, the heartbroken American ex-pat isn’t sure where home is anymore. On the verge of flying back to the States with her tail between her legs, she makes an abrupt decision to follow her gut instead and stay on in Greece. She soon discovers that the tumultuous, culture-rich Mediterranean country is coloring her life in a way no place else can, changing her forever. But is it where she belongs?

Ava’s newfound independence throws her into the thick of Athenian reality, where she has brushes with violent police riots and gets a taste of both the alluring islands and the city nightlife. Despite pressure from her mother, uncertainty over her impending divorce, and unresolved issues with her long-estranged father weighing on her, she’s determined to make it on her own. With the help of two very colorful Greek friends, she laughs and learns while facing culture shock, language barriers and the charm of Mediterranean men, until a life-threatening medical emergency back home in sleepy Ithaca, N.Y., forces her to decide where she truly belongs – and what truly matters.

Amazon Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Athens-Marissa-Tejada-ebook/dp/B00UB8ICII/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447006780&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=maria+tejada+greece

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Featured Book: Escaping Cyprus by Gus Constantine

Escaping Cyprus by Gus Constantine

Escaping Cyprus by Gus Constantine

Title: Escaping Cyprus

Author: Gus Constantine

Genre: Fiction/Historical

Format: Paperwork

Publisher: CreateSpace

Publication Date: April 16, 2015

Synopsis:

This novel is based on true accounts. I have conducted many interviews here in the United States and have traveled to Cyprus for additional research. The atrocities described in the novel are factual.

When Turkish soldiers invade his Cypriot village in 1974, twelve-year old Haji witnesses brutal atrocities, including the torturous murders of his father and sister while his pregnant mother was repeatedly being raped.

With the help of his beautiful school teacher Rebecca, (dishonored many times by Turkish soldiers) they flee their village only to face constant life-threatening danger wherever they went; as the barbaric Turkish soldiers continue to pursue them.

Their struggle to survive the Turkish soldiers and then to erase their horrible memories that haunt them lead to the dramatic ending.

Amazon Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Cyprus-Gus-Constantine/dp/150754720X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446430654&sr=8-1&keywords=escaping+cyprus

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Featured Book: The Joy of Coffee by Corby Kummer

The Joy of Coffee by Cody Kummer

The Joy of Coffee by             Corby Kummer

Title:  The Joy of Coffee: The Essential Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying

Author: Corby Kummer

Genre: Non-Fiction/Food

Format: Paperwork and Hardcover

Publisher:  Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Publication Date: August 19, 2013

Synopsis:

In this revised and updated edition of the most authoritative guide to coffee, Corby Kummer travels the country and the world to give you all the latest information you need to make a great cup at home: • The best beans and how to buy and store them • The grinder that’s essential for great coffee • Incisive reports on brewing and espresso-making equipment and tips on how to get the best from them, with photographs of current models • A complete, up-to-date list of sources for beans, equipment and Fair Trade organizations.

Amazon Link  :http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Coffee-Essential-Brewing-Enjoying/dp/0618302409/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443901358&sr=8-1&keywords=the+joy+of+coffee

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Featured Book: Compassion and Meditation by Jean-Yves Leloup

COMPASSION AND MEDITATION BY Jean-Yves Lelop

COMPASSION AND MEDITATION                           by Jean-Yves Leloup

Title: Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhism and Christianity

Author: Jean-Yves Leloup

Genre: Non-Fiction/Spirituality

Format:  Paperwork

Publisher: Inner Traditions

Publication Date: June 25, 2009

Synopsis: 

A profound reflection on how complementary themes in Buddhism and Christianity could serve as the basis for a truly ecumenical faith

• Compares Zen meditation with the Greek Orthodox practice of Hesychasm (prayer of the heart)

• Shows how Buddha and Jesus represent the distinct yet complementary values of meditation and compassion

In Asian spiritual traditions the mountain traditionally symbolizes meditation while the ocean signifies compassion. Jean-Yves Leloup uses this metaphor to compare Buddhist and Christian approaches to meditation and compassion to reveal the similarities and divergences of these profound practices. Emphasizing their complementary nature, Leloup describes how Jesus and Buddha are necessary to one another and how together they form a complete system: Jesus as awakening through love, and Buddha as awakening through meditation. Where Buddha represents the forests, Jesus represents the trees. Buddha is brother to the universe, whereas Jesus is brother to humanity.

Nevertheless, these two religious traditions have a profound common ground. Compassion is central to Buddhism, and meditation practices have been central to many Christian traditions. Both view murder, theft, and the destructive use of sexuality as great barriers to realizing our essential being, and both agree on the need to rise above them. Here, however, Leloup suggests that both faiths could benefit from the precepts of the other. The complementary aspects of Christianity and Buddhism offer the possibility for a truly profound ecumenical religion whose interfaith relations are based on deep understanding of the true meaning and practice of meditation and compassion and not merely shared goodwill.

Amazon Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Compassion-Meditation-Spiritual-Buddhism-Christianity/dp/1594772770/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443042504&sr=8-2&keywords=jean-yves+leloup

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Featured Book: Sky: Child, Interrupted by William Dale West

Sky: Child, Interrupted by William Dale West

Sky: Child, Interrupted by William Dale West

Title:  Sky: Child, Interrupted

Author: William Dale West

Genre: Non-Fiction/Biography

Format: Hardcover, Paperwork, & Kindle

Publisher: Revival Waves of Glory Books and Publishing

Publication Date: July 2, 2015

Synopsis:  Early in the decade of 2000, the Department of Human Services of Ellsworth, Maine, Child Protective Division, along with other municipalities, came under scrutiny for their questionable policies and immoderate tactics. Discover how a toothache led to a two-year nightmare for this quiet and law-abiding family. (Well… kinda quiet and law-abiding) SKY is a multi-emotion provoking love story about a mismatched couple and their struggle to save their marriage amidst their valiant battle for custody of their child against this powerful but once highly criticized state agency. An essential read for any parent who has picked up a drink or a drug. Interspersed with actual documents from the case, including brief news clippings, highly-personal letters and court decisions, Mr. West offers in chronological exposé, a passionate exploration and stark contrast to the realities of substance abuse and parenting, with mental illness and morals and with his occasional awareness of a presence of God. Written with wry humor, seemingly at times to mask his own heartbreak, West lays out his perspective with blunt, piercing honesty while allowing the reader to be the ultimate judge.

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Sky-Interrupted-William-Dale-West/dp/0692470131/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1436808461&sr=1-2&keywords=William+Dale+West

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Away From The Sun by Sandra W. Burch

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Home Of The Brave: In Their Own Words, Selected Short Stories Of Immigrant Medal Of Honor Recipients Of The Civil Wa

Home Of The Brave: In Their Own Words, Selected Short Stories Of Immigrant Medal Of Honor Recipients Of The Civil War

The Heavenly Worship Room by Raelynn Parkin

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Black Ice: The Val James Story

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The Suffering of Innocents

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Hitler's Orphan: Demetri of Kalavryta

Hitler’s Orphan: Demetri of Kalavryta

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