NATIONAL BESTSELLER For John Wooden's millions of fans--a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his life Sports Illustrated declared: "There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man." ESPN selected him as the "Greatest Coach of the 20th Century." From his birth on an Indiana tenant farm, to All-American honors at Purdue, to his historic record-setting UCLA dynasty, John Wooden is a towering figure in 20th-century sports, and his experience and wisdom an American treasure. In My Personal Best, Coach Wooden tells how he did it and the lessons he learned on his remarkable journey. Pairing never-before-seen photos from Coach Wooden's private collection with his personal stories and affirmations, this book encompasses the dramatic arc of Wooden's larger-than-life achievements and experiences. As he did in his perpetual bestseller Wooden, Coach offers a wealth of biographical details, personal reflections, and a lifetime of lessons. His millions of fans will cherish this definitive pictorial history of a living sports legend. "John Wooden is a living legend because he practiced what he preached--the code of ethics which created America's strength." --Phil Jackson, head coach, Los Angeles Lakers "Most of what I know, what's made me a smart man, has come from John Wooden." --Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer "A man of John Wooden's accomplishments and integrity would stand out in any era, but now, almost three decades after he coached his last game, he is in some ways an even more striking figure." --Bob Costas

In "Humbled by the Journey: Life Lessons For My Family...And Yours," Miguel "Mike" Benito Fernandez takes readers on parallel journeys: A 508-mile pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago from France through Spain - and from a dirt road Cuban town to the pinnacles of U.S. business success. The book shines a light on the lessons Mike has learned over a lifetime of working tirelessly, overcoming obstacles and "showing up." The most important lesson: "You have to take care of those who come after you."

Life offers us such opportunity and hope. For author Mike Peck life has afforded him the same. How he's gotten here though some would say has been a bit different than most. Explore his journey thus far as he discusses how determination, a positive mind set and faith have made him the husband, father and educator he's become, despite having a severe heart condition. Written for folks of all ages, Mike describes his experiences being a lifelong heart patient while maintaining a 'normal' life. Whether you are a heart patient, parent, someone in the medical field, or just a person interested in hearing more, Mike hopes to inspire a least one of you with his less than normal story.

The Learning Journey compels the reader to see their own journey through life as a climb toward consciousness and survival. This gripping true story of one persons successful struggle to survive tragic and chaotic challenges can lead others to an examination of childhood scripts, and a recognition of their own value system based on their life experience. Combining psychological and spiritual wisdom, June Lamb, gives guidance and inspiration for those willing to step into the classroom called life as they explore what it means to be human. The acceptance of loss as part of that classroom, and the search for finding authority in religion, medicine, higher education, and law are widely explored in her absorbing story of a life full of universal themes that will be recognized by all. She tells her personal story in conjunction with case examples drawn directly from her years of practice as a family therapist.

Either by choice or by circumstance, we all encounter times of starting over. Seasons of hardships, abundance, seeking, and struggle all have a purpose because growth demands change. Dare to Bloom urges us to be both vulnerable and resilient in new seasons of life as we boldly position ourselves for what God has for us next. Serial entrepreneur and author, Zim Flores (neè Ugochukwu), reveals the challenges she's faced and how even her failures have helped shape her sense of purpose. Her parents had big plans for her life. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Zim Flores was uprooted from her community as a young girl, marking the beginning of her quest for true identity. Though she experienced unprecedented worldly success as a teenager and young adult, Zim declares that even when we feel pressured by the world around us, our true identity is never at risk. In Dare to Bloom, Zim offers practical and hard-won truths about: How to reclaim your true identity How to surrender your desired outcomes to God How to move forward after broken friendships How to find comfort during your darkest hours How to navigate new beginnings with hope for whatever is next How to joyfully participate in your own story--even when you don't know what the future holds Dare to Bloom is a powerful gift for readers in times of transition or struggle who need a reminder that their true identity never changes. It empowers those who feel stuck in their current circumstances to follow God obediently into the unknown, finding joy in each new beginning. Inside you'll find: Breathtaking photography from Zim's travels Thoughtful questions for reflection at the end of each chapter Zimisms--wisdom-filled phrases from the author When everything changes around us, it can be easy to think that we're only as good as our last success. Though our identities are challenged day by day, Dare to Bloom encourages us to reclaim our identity in God, who is unchanging through it all.

Get to know the man, Gary Chapman. You just might discover yourself along the way. Most of us have heard of Gary Chapman, the man who helped the world learn how to speak the five love languages. Millions of people have been blessed by his books and ministry. But the thing about Gary is . . . he's just a regular guy, not all that different from you. And in the mirror of Gary's life, you might discover your own story, too. In Life Lessons and Love Languages, you'll follow the biography of Gary Chapman from Small Town, USA to bestselling author and global speaker. You might be surprised at what makes him tick! In his story, you'll discern the five great influences that shape people's lives: home, education, marriage, children, and vocation. Even if you don't experience each of these influences yourself, you'll benefit from seeing how these pillars of human society work together to make productive people. Getting to know Gary will be a lot of fun. But getting to know yourself and how the world works is a gift that this small-town kid doesn't want you to miss.

This is the tale of an epic three-month adventure through unexplored Amazon terrain and it might even change your life. Fuelled by a zest for life and the desire to explore the world around her, Pip Stewart took on a world-first challenge: following Guyana s Essequibo river from source to sea. With the help of guides from the Wai Wai indigenous community, Pip and her team journeyed through the Amazon rainforest, facing peril every day as they kayaked rapids, traversed waterfalls and hacked their way through mountainous jungle, before finally reaching the Atlantic Ocean.Survival skills and a flesh-eating parasite weren t the only things Pip took home from the rainforest. From contending with snakes to learning about the value of community, forgiveness and self-belief, in Life Lessons from the Amazon Pip shares twelve pearls of wisdom that we can all apply to our own lives. Her hard-won insights invite us to embrace the wildness within ourselves and live more every day.

Life Lessons: A Purpose Driven Leadership Journey is about a Caribbean girl from the small and beautiful island of Barbados. Alison Browne-Ellis was raised by a single mum with her three other siblings in an urban district, in what most would describe as extremely humble beginnings. Surviving a childhood where the most basic needs were in scarce commodity, the author understands the true meaning of struggles and was quietly determined to break the cycle of poverty, while raising the profile shaped by her past generations. She reveals a strong purpose that shaped her career journey, and highlights what she believes are the key personal skills and qualities required to achieve and sustain career success. In her book, Alison Browne-Ellis shares a collection of personal life stories that have shaped her career journey and influenced her leadership style in the hope of inspiring others.As a well-respected Corporate Executive, Alison is proud to carry the label of a strong, black, intelligent, successful, and transformational business leader. She remains passionate about coaching and mentoring young professionals and hopes that this simple, easy to read book can highlight and inspire the values of hard work, determination and discipline, while remaining true to self.

Life Lessons for the Christian Journey are biblically based inspirational life lessons designed to help the new or mature Christian obtain a better understanding of God's Word that you may live an abundantly blessed life. If you have a true desire to live holy for Christ, open your mind, your heart and your spirit, and allow the Holy Spirit to minister to you through each of these God-inspired lessons.

Life is a journey, and within the journey, there is a race, and in the race, there are lanes. Every man has his lane where he runs his race. If you run your race on someone elses lane, he determines how much you are paid, how you spend your time, and when you spend it. Everyone has an arrival time that is unique to their race. My arrival time may not be your arrival time, but that doesnt mean I wont arrive. We are all wired differently. You may be wired to kill Goliath, but I am wired to build the temple. You may be wired to be the next king, but I am wired to anoint the king for endorsement. Every destiny on the face of the earth is important, and there is a connection. You will learn the following: what the journey is all about and how to recognize it the race of life and how to recognize when youre running on someone elses lane how to switch to your lane and run your race successfully who the master over your life is and how to exit the wrong master how to discern moments and seasons how to understand and recognize the spirit of Eli how to make choices and stay committed to them how to maximize the spoon you were born with and how to use it to your benefit in the marketplace how to create an environment of success