Known as the “Dean of Personal Development,” Earl Nightingale broadcast his radio programs for more than three decades on over 1,000 radio stations in twelve countries around the world, making him one of the most listened-to broadcasters in history. An inductee into both the Radio Hall of Fame and the International Speakers Hall of Fame and a winner of the prestigious Golden Gavel Award, he dedicated his life to helping others achieve personal success, co-founding Nightingale-Conant, a world leader in personal development. Combining his personal insight with wisdom from the greatest minds in history—from the ancient Greek philosophers to contemporary thought leaders—he provides original and creative commentaries on life and the ways of successful living. Now, for the first time ever, Nightingale’s audio program The Direct Line is being offered in a beautifully packaged print edition. This book offers a practical guide designed to help you find real and lasting success in your career, relationships, and finances. The messages shared in it will help you begin the most exciting and rewarding journey on earth—your journey of self-discovery and personal fulfillment. In this life-changing book, you’ll discover the importance of: Identifying and understanding your talents and abilities Learning from and overcoming failure Creative thinking Personal growth through knowledge Character building Living in balance And much more! Just as the success or failure of any business depends on its management, so the success or failure of a person depends on the way he or she manages himself or herself. The Direct Line will show you how to take control of your life and find happiness and contentment from the journey of striving toward your goals and cultivating a meaningful existence.

The Direct Line Action Guide is designed to help you find real and lasting success in your career, relationships, and finances. The messages shared in this program will help you begin the most exciting and rewarding journey on earth—your journey of self-discovery and personal fulfillment. With comprehensive surveys, potent reflection questions, and energizing action items, it will give you the knowledge, motivation, and guidance you need to better manage your life, attain your goals, and cultivate a meaningful existence. Success is not limited to finances; let Nightingale’s award-winning messages show you how to care for your whole person and find real and lasting success in all areas of life. In the Direct Line Action Guide, you’ll discover the importance of: Identifying and understanding your talents and abilities Learning from and overcoming failure Creative thinking Personal growth through knowledge Character building Living in balance And much more! Just as the success or failure of any business depends on its management, so the success or failure of a person depends on the way he or she manages himself or herself. The Direct Line will show you how to take control of your life and find happiness and contentment from the journey of striving toward your goals and cultivating a meaningful existence. Earl Nightingale, the “Dean of Personal Development,” broadcast his radio programs for over three decades on over 1,000 radio stations in twelve countries around the world. Bringing together his personal insight and wisdom gleaned from extensive reading on topics ranging from ancient Greek philosophy to contemporary medical studies and business research, he coached his listeners on how to achieve meaningful success in the multiple “departments” of living: family life, work life, leisure time, and income. The Direct Line program features many of his most powerful messages on achieving personal fulfillment through balanced living, attention to character development, intellectual cultivation, and creative thinking. As relevant today as ever before, it serves as a practical guide to attaining the most prized form of wealth: self-actualization.

A history of Great Western Railway's direct line from London to South Wales, from the early 1900s onwards. With a focus on those who worked the line, South Wales Direct Line - History and Working includes the 'Badminton' line route, and all the stations and junctions between Patchway and the Severn Tunnel - an ideal resource for anybody with an interest in this important British railway. Topics covered include how the line developed, from the opening of the London-Bristol line in 1841 to the building of Brunel's Severn Tunnel; duties of those who staffed the stations, signal boxes and goods yards; the upgrade of 1975: how the South Wales Direct Line became the first dedicated high-speed (125mph) rail line and finally the future of the line: upgrading to high-speed electric trains in 2017. Route and station maps are included as well as hundreds of colour and black & white photographs. Superbly illustrated with 209 colour and black & white photographs.

A history of Great Western Railway's direct line from London to South Wales, from the early 1900s onwards. With a focus on those who worked the line, South Wales Direct Line - History and Working includes the 'Badminton' line route, and all the stations and junctions between Patchway and the Severn Tunnel - an ideal resource for anybody with an interest in this important British railway. Topics covered include: How the line developed, from the opening of the London-Bristol line in 1841 to the building of Brunel's Severn Tunnel Duties of those who staffed the stations, signal boxes and goods yards The upgrade of 1975: how the South Wales Direct Line became the first dedicated high-speed (125mph) rail line and finally the future of the line: upgrading to high-speed electric trains in 2017 Route and station maps are included as well as hundreds of colour and black and white photographs. AUTHOR: P D Rendall became a Mechanical Engineering apprentice for British Rail Engineering's Swindon works at the age of sixteen. After nine years in engineering he worked as a Signalman, rising to become Supervisor of the Bristol Panel signal box. He has an Honours degree in Social and Community History, and divides his time between work as a social historian and in the mental health sector. He is a published author on many subjects, from the 1970 Bristol resignalling to the North Somerset coalfield, and has appeared on local TV and radio. 73 colour photographs

The nine contributions in this volume attempt to demonstrate the applications of institutional theory to business history and show how the wider study of the institutional environment is inseparable from the study of business. Contributions include an evaluation of community structure and competitive advantage within the Yorkshire woolen industry; a comparative view of financial reconstruction and industrial reorganization in British and Swedish institutions during the Inter-War period; and post- war strategic capitalism in Norway. Paper edition (unseen), $19.50. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Based on hundreds of interviews, this is the absorbing story of one of Thailand's most influential figures. Against a backdrop of political coups and violence, Cold War intrigue, and regional conflict, Anand Panyarachun reached the pinnacle of Thailand's foreign service, and twice served as an unelected prime minister. Throughout his varied life, his frankness and integrity set him apart, traits that derailed his diplomatic career entirely at one point, but then led him to become the international face of a country that has encountered frequent crises.