New Releases by Jim Murphy

Opi hallitsemaan mielesi tilanteessa kuin tilanteessa. Ahdistutko asioista, joihin et oikeasti voi vaikuttaa? Pelkäätkö epäonnistumista? Etkö tunnu saavan parasta irti itsestäsi? Tämä kirja on sinua varten. Mielenhallintaan erikoistuneen valmentajan uraauurtava kirja, johon ovat tukeutuneet lukuisat huippu-urheilijat ja liike-elämän vaikuttajat mutta jonka opeista voi hyötyä kuka tahansa itsensä kehittämisestä kiinnostunut. Jim Murphyn neuvojen avulla voit oppia muun muassa parantamaan keskittymiskykyäsi, nujertamaan pelkosi ja ahdistuneisuutesi, kestämään paremmin paineita ja ennen kaikkea tulemaan sisukkaammaksi ja itsevarmemmaksi. Jim Murphy on entinen baseball-ammattilainen, joka oli uransa aikana hyvin saavutuskeskeinen ja pelkäsi epäonnistumista. Kun hän uransa jälkeen alkoi valmentaa ammatti- ja olympiaurheilijoita, hän törmäsi tämän tästä vastaaviin tapauksiin ja kiinnostui suunnattomasti siitä, miten maailman menestyneimmät urheilijat pystyvät suoriutumaan kylmänviileästi kaikkein kovimmissakin paikoissa.

By the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Inner Excellence, this book offers a transformational blueprint for building the life you long for. Each one of us has a deep need for meaningful relationships, where love is unconditional and fully reliable, and where we can rest secure, with the deepest contentment, no matter what the circumstances around us. In the chaos of everyday life, it''s easy to lose sight of what''s possible, of the life we were created for: a life lived with a love you can feel in your heart that enlivens every experience dash; everything you think, feel, and do. It’s a life marked by courage and meaning. Each of us has a deep need for something that this world cannot fulfill, and we spend most of our lives searching for it. Drawing on over 2,000 years of Christian wisdom along with hard-won lessons from his own journey, bestselling author and performance coach Jim Murphy shares with you the path to a life of genuine peace, joy, and confidence so that you can live each day of your life with absolute fullness, free from anxiety and doubt. You’ll learn how to become your true self, grounded and connected to purpose and meaning. You’ll experience the power of living in authentic relationship with God, with yourself and with others. A life beyond your wildest dreams is available to you, one far beyond anything you have ever imagined ... your best possible life.

En tant que joueur de baseball, Jim Murphy fondait son estime de soi sur les résultats. Il était concentré sur la réussite, mais craignait aussi l’échec. Lorsqu’il a commencé à entraîner des athlètes professionnels et olympiques, il a souvent rencontré ce même état d’esprit. Jim s’est alors attaché à comprendre comment les meilleurs réussissent à garder leur calme et leur sérénité tout en étant sous pression. Après des années de recherche, Jim Murphy a eu une révélation : la quête de performances extraordinaires et celle de la meilleure vie possible suivent le même chemin. Riche de nombreux exercices, de techniques et d’outils, L’Excellence intérieure entraîne votre esprit en vous montrant comment : • DÉVELOPPER LA MAÎTRISE DE SOI – et lâcher prise sur ce que vous ne pouvez pas contrôler. • SURMONTER L’ANXIÉTÉ – et construire des habitudes mentales puissantes. • ÉLIMINER LES BLOCAGES MENTAUX – et cesser de vous mettre des obstacles. • ENTRAÎNER VOTRE SUBCONSCIENT – et vous libérer de vos croyances limitantes. En compilant deux décennies de travaux et d’entretiens avec des sportifs et des dirigeants de haut niveau, L’Excellence intérieure vous met sur la voie d’une vie plus satisfaisante et plus heureuse. JIM MURPHY est coach en performance auprès de certains des meilleurs athlètes et leaders. Il organise des retraites Inner Excellence et il est président du projet Inner Excellence Freedom, dont la mission est de créer des communautés pour réduire la pauvreté spirituelle et physique dans le monde.

Bestseller n.o 1 do New York Times - O fenómeno da não ficção de 2025. O livro que o vai ensinar a ser bem-sucedido em qualquer área. Como jogador profissional de basebol, Jim Murphy associava o seu valor pessoal aos resultados. Estava focado na conquista, mas também dominado pelo medo do fracasso. Tornou-se então obcecado por compreender como os melhores do mundo conseguiam atuar com serenidade sob pressão. Combinando duas décadas de investigação e entrevistas com atletas de topo e líderes de excelência, Murphy teve uma revelação: a busca pelo desempenho extraordinário e o desejo de uma vida excecional seguem exatamente o mesmo caminho. Repleto de exercícios, técnicas e ferramentas práticas, este livro treina o coração e a mente, mostrando-lhe como: • Desenvolver o autodomínio — e libertar-se do que não pode controlar. • Superar a ansiedade — e criar hábitos mentais poderosos. • Remover bloqueios mentais — e deixar de ser o seu próprio obstáculo. • Treinar a mente subconsciente — e libertar-se de crenças limitadoras. Quer seja um atleta profissional ou um empresário, uma mãe solteira ou um pai de cinco filhos, Excelência Interior oferece-lhe uma forma de viver que o ajudará a ser bem-sucedido em qualquer área. Os elogios da crítica: «É um livro que levo para todos os jogos. Os meus colegas de equipa chamam-lhe "A Receita". Está cheio de ensinamentos, de jogo mental. É algo que me ajuda a renovar o foco depois de cada jogada.» A.J. Brown, jogador dos Philadelphia Eagles « Excelência Interior mudou a forma como vejo o mundo, como penso e como jogo golfe.» Vaughn Taylor, vencedor de três torneios da PGA Tour « Excelência Interior mudou a minha vida.» Ryan Dodd, atleta número 1 do mundo em esqui aquático e atual recordista mundial «O poder de Excelência Interior reside na sensibilização que traz à vida de uma pessoa.» Nelly Korda, campeã olímpica de golfe

El best seller n.o 1 de The New York Times que ha conquistado a líderes y atletas de todo el mundo. Un manual paso a paso con el que entrenar la mente para alcanzar el máximo rendimiento y llegar a las cimas más altas. « Excelencia interior me da una profunda sensación de paz. Es un libro que leo en cada partido. Mis compañeros de equipo lo llaman ''La Receta''.» A.J. Brown, jugador de la NFL y ganador de la Super Bowl con los Eagers de Philadelphia Como jugador profesional de béisbol y entrenador de deportistas de élite, Jim Murphy se propuso entender cómo los mejores del mundo lograban darlo todo y mantener la calma bajo presión. Tras años de investigación, Murphy tuvo una revelación: el camino hacia el máximo rendimiento y el camino hacia la mejor vida son, en realidad, el mismo. Excelencia interior te enseña cómo: * Desarrollar el autocontrol y dejar ir aquello que no puedes controlar. * Superar la ansiedad y construir hábitos mentales poderosos. * Eliminar bloqueos mentales y dejar de poner obstáculos en tu camino. * Entrenar tu mente subconsciente y liberarte de creencias limitantes. Repleto de ejercicios, técnicas y herramientas que mejorarán cada área de tu vida, este libro te ayudará a desbloquear tu potencial interior y a alcanzar tu mejor versión, como los mejores. Reseñas: «El poder de Excelencia Interior reside en la consciencia que aporta a tu vida». Nelly Korda, jugadora de golf, Medallista de Oro Olímpica, N.° 1 del Mundo «Todavía recuerdo dónde estaba cuando me entregaron por primera vez Excelencia Interior. Estaba en un torneo de golf en Arizona. Leí el libro en tres días y gané. Lo he leído cuatro veces más desde entonces». Sam Burns, jugadora de golf, Ganador del PGA Tour en cinco ocasiones « Excelencia Interior tiene el poder de transformar tu vida. Es un sistema para lograr una vida de éxito y alegría que superará tus sueños más ambiciosos». Murphy Jensen, ex jugador de tenis y Campeón de dobles en Roland Garros 1993 «La primera regla para el éxito: Lee Excelencia Interior de Jim Murphy». Stewart Cink, Campeón del Abierto Británico de Golf en 2009 « Excelencia Interior me ayudó a sobrellevar la intensa presión de ser una atleta profesional. Siempre recurro a él cuando siento que lo necesito». Jessica Korda, jugadora de golf, seis veces ganadora del LPGA Tour «Cuando leí el libro este verano, me impactó tanto que lo leo a diario y ya voy por la cuarta o quinta vez». Jason Dufner, jugadora de golf, Campeón del PGA Tour en cinco ocasiones

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults: Firsthand accounts of the experiences of boys sixteen and younger who fought in the Civil War, with photos included. Winner of the Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction "Making extensive use of the actual words—culled from diaries, journals, memoirs, and letters—of boys who served in the Union and Confederate armies as fighting soldiers as well as drummers, buglers, and telegraphers, Murphy describes the beginnings of the Civil War and goes on to delineate the military role of the underage soldiers and their life in the camps and field bivouacs. Also included is a description of the boys'' return home and the effects upon them of their wartime experiences...An excellent selection of more than 45 sepia-toned contemporary photographs augment the text of this informative, moving work." — School Library Journal (starred review) "This wrenching look at our nation''s bloodiest conflict through the eyes of its youthful participants serves up history both heartbreaking and enlightening." — Publishers Weekly "This well-researched and readable account provides fresh insight into the human cost of a pivotal event in United States history." — The Horn Book (starred review)

The Great Fire of 1871 was one of most colossal disasters in American history. Overnight, the flourshing city of Chicago was transformed into a smoldering wasteland. The damage was so profound that few people believed the city could ever rise again.By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative that recreates the event with drama and immediacy. And finally, he reveals how, even in a time of deepest dispair, the human spirit triumphed, as the people of Chicago found the courage and strength to build their city once again.

"Murphy’s dramatic nonfiction narrative recounting of one of the first open heart surgeries ever performed is not to be missed." —School Library Journal (starred review) In 1944, a groundbreaking operation repaired the congenital heart defect known as blue baby syndrome. The operation’s success brought the surgeon Alfred Blalock international fame and paved the way for open-heart surgery. But the technique had been painstakingly developed by Vivien Thomas, Blalock’s African American lab assistant, who stood behind Blalock in the operating room to give him step-by-step instructions. The stories of this medical and social breakthrough and the lives of Thomas, Blalock, and their colleague Dr. Helen Taussig are intertwined in this compelling nonfiction narrative. Winner, Notable Books for a Global Society * Horn Book Fanfare List * A Booklist Best Young Adult Book

National Book Award Finalist: An account of the disease that ravaged eighteenth-century Philadelphia, written and illustrated for young readers. 1793, Philadelphia: The nation''s capital and the largest city in North America is devastated by an apparently incurable disease, cause unknown... This dramatic narrative describes the illness known as yellow fever and the toll it took on the city''s residents, relating the epidemic to the social and political events of the day and eighteenth-century medical beliefs and practices. Drawing on first-hand accounts, Jim Murphy spotlights the heroic role of Philadelphia''s free blacks in combating the disease, and the Constitutional crisis President Washington faced when he was forced to leave the city—and all his papers—to escape the deadly contagion. The search for the fever''s causes and cure provides a suspenseful counterpoint to this riveting true story of a city under siege. Winner of multiple awards, this thoroughly researched book offers a look at the conditions of cities at the time of our nation''s birth, and draws timely parallels to modern-day epidemics. "A lavishly illustrated book, containing maps, newspaper columns and period illustrations...unflinchingly presents the horrors of the event as well as its heroes."— The New York Times "Pair this work with Laurie Halse Anderson''s wonderful novel Fever 1793 and you''ll have students hooked on history."— School Library Journal "History, science, politics, and public health come together in this dramatic account of the disastrous yellow fever epidemic that hit the nation''s capital more than 200 years ago."— Booklist

Jon Scieszka''s Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable—and 100% true. A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every reader, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, how-to guides, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there. Supports the Common Core State Standards

When a 10-foot tall purported "petrified man" is unearthed from a backyard in upstate New York in 1869, the discovery immediately turns into a spectacle of epic proportions. News of the giant spreads like wildfire, and well over a thousand people come to view him in the first five days alone!Everyone has their own idea of his true origin: Is he an ancient member of the local Onandaga Indian tribe? Is he a biblical giant like Goliath? Soon the interests of world-renowned scientists and people from around the globe are piqued as arguments flare over who he is, where he came from, and if he is real--or just a hoax. In a riveting account of how the Cardiff Giant mystery snowballed into one of America’s biggest money-making spectacles--and scams--Jim Murphy masterfully explores the power of 19th-century media and the unexpected ripple effect that a single corrupt mastermind can produce when given a stage.

The Civil War JOURNAL OF JAMES EDMOND PEASE is now in paperback with an exciting repackaging!Ignorant to the bitter realities of military life, 16-year-old James enlists in the Union Army at the dawn of the Civil War. When his lieutenant assigns him to be the company historian of the G Company of the 122nd Regiment, New York Volunteers, he is initially at a loss as to what exactly he is supposed to record. As the days pass, James settles into his role, but he cannot take comfort in it. His country is divided by a bloody war, and his unit struggles through the hardships and turmoil. Through his journal entries, James poignantly captures the terror of battle, the drudgery of day-to-day life in the infantry, the loss of comrades, and the disillusionment of a young soldier.

The "biography" of the deadly germ tuberculosis, an account of the diagnosis, treatment, and "cure" of the disease over time, and the social history of an illness that could strike anywhere but was most prevalent among the poor.

James Edmond, a sixteen-year-old orphan, keeps a journal of his experiences and those of "G" Company which he joined as a volunteer in the Union Army during the Civil War.

A hair-cutting machine, a used gum receptacle, jumping shoes, and more of the strangest inventions ever! A hat that can tip itself. A suitcase that turns into a bathtub. A pair of protective eyeglasses for chickens. These are just three of the hundreds of unusual inventions that people have dreamed up over the last two centuries. Some, such as the mustache guard, made perfect sense when they first appeared. Others were considered just plain silly. Jim Murphy has compiled a collection of the weirdest and wackiest inventions and presented them in a quiz style that is challenging and fun. Simple, clear explanations are provided on how the inventions worked or failed to work. Complete with over 100 colored illustrations of these crazy creations, this is the perfect gift for any child interested in science and inventions. Ages: 9–12.

A talking watch. An overcoat for two. A pair of pants for poodles. In his companion to Weird & Wacky Inventions, Jim Murphy shows kids some additional baffling and utterly silly inventions in the form of a guessing game that is both challenging and fun. What is a finger-supporting device used for? Can you really buy that talking watch? What on earth is a beard grinder? Whether it’s a device for shaping the upper lip or a life preserver for horses, this parade of unusual inventions is a real treat for trivia lovers and any curious kid with an interest in science and inventions. Ages: 9–12.

Can a single act of love save the world from destruction? A peasant born in pre-war Vietnam has memories of a life he will live in the future. These memories offer clues as to why he must now face the horrors of slavery and war in his current life. Is karma a punishment, or is it simply a choice we make? An Dong, a peasant in French Indochina, has dreams of a life he has lived before, but the dreams are of a place and a time that no one could possibly have seen--a place in the future history of a different country. In contrast to his current life of degradation and slavery, his future life is one of freedom and happiness, at least at first. He becomes convinced that his dreams are telling him that he must take action in his current life in order to keep safe that world of the future, but what it is he is supposed to do is not clear. If such things as reincarnation and karma are real, what is their nature? What are the laws that govern them? Are they punishments for lives poorly lived, or are they choices we make?

In September 1862, two great armies faced each other across Antietam Creek. The outnumbered Confederate forces were led by General Robert E. Lee. The Union army was led by General George B. McClellan. Jim Murphy uses archival photographs, maps, and firsthand accounts to recreate one of America''s most important battles.

"Drawing on Arnold''s surviving writings and on the letters, memoirs, and political documents of his contemporaries ... a fascinating portrait of a brilliant man, consistently undervalued by his peers, who made a choice that continues to reverberate through American history."--Jacket.

Presents a history, based on personal accounts and newspaper articles, of the massive snow storm that hit the Northeast in 1888, focusing on the events in New York City.

In the mid-1800s, with both her father and her uncle in jail on an assault charge, Maggie, her brother, and her ailing mother rush their barge along the Erie Canal to deliver their heavy cargo in time to avoid losing all they have.

Ayuda a comprender y a proceder eficazmente antes los conflictos de la vida laboral.

Following her father''s death from a disease that swept through her Nebraska town in 1881, teenaged Sarah Jane must find work to support herself and records in her diary her experiences as a young school teacher.

This collection represents an engagement with American history, technology, and cultures. Murphy''s poetry ranges from fairly straightforward narrations of events to experimental pieces using a variety of American-speaking subjects and several angles of vision on cultural creations--Elvis Presley, Holly Golightly, and Elmore James, to name just a few. Formal choices include the interlocking movements of the sestina and the rondau, the ebb and flow of loose blank verse, and the syncopated variety of free verse.

In the summer of 1776, Joseph Plumb Martin was a fifteen-year-old Connecticut farm boy who considered himself as warm a patriot as the best of them. He enlisted that July and stayed in the revolutionary army until hostilities ended in 1783. Martin fought under Washington, Lafayette, and Steuben. He took part in major battles in New York, Monmouth, and Yorktown. He wintered at Valley Forge and then at Morristown, considered even more severe. He wrote of his war years in a memoir that brings the American Revolution alive with telling details, drama, and a country boy''s humor. Jim Murphy lets Joseph Plumb Martin speak for himself throughout the text, weaving in historical backfround details wherever necessary, giving voice to a teenager who was an eyewitness to the fight that set America free from the British Empire.

A young arctic wolf has a harrowing adventure trying to find his way back to the pack after being separated from them during a caribou hunt. Also includes a chapter with general information about wolves.

An account of Robert Louis Stevenson''s twelve day journey from New York to California in 1879, interwoven with a history of the building of the transcontinental railroad and the settling of the West.

Describes the events of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 as seen through the eyes of two actual participants, nineteen-year-old Confederate lieutenant John Dooley and seventeen-year-old Union soldier Thomas Galway. Also discusses Lincoln''s famous speech delivered at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg.