"To have more we must first become more", is the very essence of the philosophy of personal development, success and happiness addressed by Jim Rohn in The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle.This book presents a realistic and powerful formula for the attainment of success and happiness. The philosophy presented in these pages is a blending of many of Mr Rohn's publicly expressed insights combined with an abundance of new material from his private journals.The final result is a stimulating and inspiring creation that brings hope to those who are uncertain, encouragement to those who are discouraged, and new understanding to those who are bewildered by the complexitiies of modern society. It teaches that the journey is as important as the arrival.

The author describes the emergence of a radically new type of tribalism, one based not on the fixity of age-old ethnic tradition but on the fluidity of diverse lifestyle choices being made by contemporary individuals. --Stephen Bertman, PhD, author of Hyperculture and Cultural AmnesiaAmerican society is more diverse than ever. A country that used to think of itself as the great melting pot may soon be calling itself the great lifestyle buffet. With increasing affluence, more and more Americans are in a position to choose whatever lifestyle most appeals to them. The result is that the national landscape has become an intricate mosaic of varying styles, self-expressions, and ways of life. Even the distinction between majority and minority is starting to blur.Is there any pattern to this ever-shifting kaleidoscope of identities? Social scientist and communications specialist Henrik Vejlgaard puts the pieces together into a coherent picture in this fascinating study of American diversity. Applying the astute pattern-recognition skills that he demonstrated in his previous book, the critically acclaimed Anatomy of a Trend, Vejlgaard examines how we transform our identities into practical everyday living-into our lifestyle.Going beyond the usual markers of identity-race, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, income level, etc-he focuses on modes of communicating group identity nonverbally through consumer choices, clothing fashions, personal color choices, adornments, accessories, logos, signs, and symbols. Curiously, what emerges from his analysis is a pattern as ancient as human culture itself-a new form of tribalism. He foresees this trend continuing so that by the end of the twenty-first century there will be less identification with nation-states and ethnic groups and more small-group identification. As globalization and mass communication continue to link us together, we may all become so used to diversity that the idea of conflict based on national identity distinctions may seem antiquated.A book of remarkable insights, The Lifestyle Puzzle will have great appeal to readers interested in popular culture, social change, and consumer tastes.Henrik Vejlgaard, M.A., M.Sc. (Copenhagen, Denmark), is the author of Anatomy of a Trend, the groundbreaking book about how changes in style and taste take place. Combining a background of social science and communication, he is a master of recognizing patterns where others see only chaos. He has lectured on lifestyle and trend sociology at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Arhus, both in Denmark. Anatomy of a Trend has been published in more than thirty countries and translated into, among other languages, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Italian. Previously he has written three books in Danish on lifestyle and trend sociology. Visit Henrik Vejlgaard online at www.henrikvejlgaard.com.

The essential retirement planning book, including the ten key conversations couples should have to create a happy, healthy, and successful retirement! Retirement can be the best time of your life, but for couples, there's far more to it than cashing in on your 401(k). The most important asset you have during retirement is each other, yet many couples aren't sure where to begin or how to plan for retirement. The Couple's Retirement Puzzle reveals the ten key conversations couples should tackle before retirement to ensure a rewarding second half of life together, including: Do we have enough money to support the lifestyle we want? Should we retire simultaneously or separately? Do we stay put or explore new frontiers? How will we balance time together and time apart? And more! Filled with smart practical advice, engaging anecdotes, and helpful exercises, The Couple's Retirement Puzzle is a marriage book for couples that will guide you and your partner to a fulfilling, happy retirement you can enjoy and celebrate together.

From the only two-time national champion in Scrabble history comes a challenging and extensive collection of 1,000 Scrabble puzzles. Diagrams throughout.

Each of the nine 96-piece puzzles in this jigsaw puzzle book features the art of PBS superstar painter Bob Ross. Experience the joy of puzzling with Bob Ross in this collection of nine 96-piece jigsaw puzzles featuring his distinctive landscape art. Each colorful puzzle is packed (and can be assembled) on a spacer page and is accompanied by reflections from Bob on life and art from the painting’s corresponding The Joy of Painting episode. The back sides of the puzzle pieces are color-coded for easy identification, and hidden underneath each puzzle on the spacer page is an inspiring Bob Ross quote. This happy little puzzle book is ideal for jigsaw puzzle and Bob Ross fans alike! Get to know the Jigsaw Puzzle Book series! These unique books of puzzles are perfect for jigsaw fans of all ages! Each book in the series features nine 96-piece puzzles, and every spread offers a brand-new puzzle, which is securely housed in a tray built directly into the page. Remove the pieces and work on the puzzles on a table, or assemble your jigsaw masterpieces directly in the trays. The reverse sides of each puzzle’s jigsaw pieces are color-coordinated with the trays so that you’ll never worry about the pieces of different puzzles getting mixed together. Each puzzle is also accompanied by interesting stories and fun facts that add a richness to the images you are piecing together. A puzzle key for all nine puzzles can be found on inside back cover. And don’t miss the surprise—as you remove the puzzle pieces from the tray, you’ll reveal a special message printed on the inside of the tray. The Jigsaw Puzzle Book series offers an engaging new twist on the joy of puzzling!