Diamonds In My Own Backyard

Diamonds in my Own Backyard is a self-improvement manual designed to encourage, enlighten, and empower readers to utilize the innate gifts and talents that they possess in order to produce financial freedom and positive social change.

John Bogle puts our obsession with financial success in perspective Throughout his legendary career, John C. Bogle-founder of the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group and creator of the first index mutual fund-has helped investors build wealth the right way and led a tireless campaign to restore common sense to the investment world. Along the way, he's seen how destructive an obsession with financial success can be. Now, with Enough., he puts this dilemma in perspective. Inspired in large measure by the hundreds of lectures Bogle has delivered to professional groups and college students in recent years, Enough. seeks, paraphrasing Kurt Vonnegut, "to poison our minds with a little humanity." Page by page, Bogle thoughtfully considers what "enough" actually means as it relates to money, business, and life. Reveals Bogle's unparalleled insights on money and what we should consider as the true treasures in our lives Details the values we should emulate in our business and professional callings Contains thought-provoking life lessons regarding our individual roles in society Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this unique book examines what it truly means to have "enough" in world increasingly focused on status and score-keeping.

Fears for the future, guilt about all those unfinished tasks, constantly on the go trying to get everything done and, above all else, a sense of dissatisfaction with yourself – welcome to the reality of twenty-first-century women! Yes, we are all drawn onto the treadmill of daily life and have no idea how to get off and just allow ourselves to be. To slow down. To enjoy ourselves. To have fun. To celebrate. To find the time to arrange flowers leisurely in a vase and so come to realize that what we see around us is, in fact, the most beautiful thing we possess. “Working on women’s magazines has led me to acquire some unique knowledge – not merely practical in nature but also highly inspirational. In my book, I have set out to share the essence of this knowledge gained over years of working with professionals in a range of fields - stylists, dieticians, fitness trainers, therapists, and so on,” the book’s author and long-time editor in chief of COSMOPOLITAN and SHAPE magazines, Gundega Roze reveals. “Diamonds in Your Backyard” provides inspiration for the enhancement of women’s self-confidence, the celebration of life and self-improvement. First published in Latvia in the original language as "Dimanti tavā pagalmā", the book soared to the top of the bestsellers’ list in just a few weeks to reach the number one spot. It has exceeded annual sales figures of other bestselling Latvian books. Over 8000 copies sold. 13,000 Facebook followers

When we can become grateful for the life we have lived and when we can become courageous enough to share our strengths and vulnerabilities, we just might make the world a better place in our own unique way. If we allow ourselves the time to become still and receptive to our Higher Power, we might find ourselves having a spiritual adventure beyond the world of reason.

Unearth the wealth within your reach with Russell H. Conwell's timeless lessons on finding fortune in unexpected places. Embark on a journey through the realms of success and fulfillment with Russell H. Conwell's timeless classic, Acres of Diamonds. Join the quest to uncover the hidden treasures within your grasp, waiting to be discovered right where you are. As Conwell's wisdom unfolds, learn the secrets of recognizing opportunities and cultivating the fields of your potential. Each page is a map guiding you to the diamonds that may be closer than you ever imagined. But here's the question that will change your perspective: What if the keys to your success are not in some distant land but in the very soil beneath your feet? Could your journey to prosperity begin right at home? Explore the profound insights within this timeless piece, where each word acts as a stepping stone toward a richer, more fulfilling life. Conwell's narrative is not just a guide; it's a call to action echoing through the corridors of opportunity. Are you ready to unearth the Acres of Diamonds that await you in your own backyard? Immerse yourself in succinct, empowering paragraphs that pave the way for your journey to success. Let Conwell's words resonate as you navigate the terrain of possibilities that surround you. This is more than a book; it's a compass pointing towards your fortune. Will you seize the opportunity to cultivate your Acres of Diamonds? Don't just dream of prosperity; make it a reality. Acquire your copy of Acres of Diamonds now, and let Conwell be your guide on the path to discovering your hidden treasures.

During the course of his 60-year ministry, John Osteen combined an extraordinary love for people with a vision for ministry best described in his own words: "No limits." In this hardcover volume not only includes content from John's sermon transcripts, but also a foreword and commentary written by his son, Joel; the principles of this "no limits" faith come alive again for a new generation. For the moments of struggle and temptation that every man faces, and the times in life when he feels surrounded and under attack, John's message is profoundly simple-those moments are precisely the time for an unwavering faith. In this book, John schools today's believers in seven qualities of unwavering faith: 1. It hears and sees what the world cannot see or hear. 2. It prays earnestly even though it has already heard the answer. 3. It is strong when there is no evidence of the answer. 4. It always says, "Go Again!" 5. It goes on when there's just a little evidence. 6. It believes for the big when it sees the little. 7. It begins with nothing but ends up doing mighty things for God. Osteen also provides principles for those times when faith doesn't seem to be working. Becoming a Man of Understanding Faith is a guidebook to stronger faith, from a man who spent a lifetime testing its limits.

Over the Easter weekend in 2015, an audacious gang of criminals robbed a safe depository in London's Hatton Garden, the centre of the UK's diamond trade. Shortly before, electrical cables under nearby Kingsway had caught on fire, disrupting the emergency services in the area. Coincidence? Alarms at Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd went off, but the police ignored them. The burglars were caught on CCTV taking jewellery worth up to $200 million. They had used specialist equipment, taking days to tunnel through the walls of the vault. Within a month nine suspects had been arrested and valuables seized from their homes. They were aged between forty-three and seventy-six, including a father and son. The question was, were they the same gang that had made a similar daring raid in Hatton Garden safe netting £1.5 million over the Christmas holiday in 2004. The culprits then were never caught. In 1986, a similar heist had taken place in Los Angeles where a gang drilled a 100- foot tunnel from a storm drain into the vaults of the First Interstate Bank in West Hollywood. It inspired the novel The Black Echo. Author Michael Connelly believes his book might have inspired the Hatton Garden heists, and has a grudging respect for the criminals. "There is no violence and they sweated for the money. And there is a certain class envy," he said. "We don’t feel too sorry for people who keep fortunes hidden away in safety deposit boxes. Part of us hopes the gang members are now lying on a beach somewhere." However, what the Hatton Garden heist so victimless? There have been suggestions that the safety deposit raid was linked to the murder of John 'Goldfinger' Palmer – a suspect in the 1983 Brink's-Mat bullion robbery who was gunned down in Essex in July. The question remains: was Palmer killed for tipping off police about possible suspects?