Best Selling Books by S. Reid

Previously published as: Think and grow rich "stickability."

Desperation can easily lead to depression if its not eradicated from ones life altogether. The primary purpose of this book was to face desperation directly and deal with it. Delivered gives a glimpse into what desperation looks like in a very practical manner. It serves as a reminder that desperation can rear its ugly head and affect anyone regardless of color, class, creed or culture. It is intended to help individuals understand the consequences of desperation while it assists in recognizing the toxic people and/or things that it can lure into your life. In addition, desperation not only affects romantic relationships but various areas of life such as finances, friendship and family. This book provides the steps to completely eliminate these unhealthy feelings from your life. Live on! Your future is brighter already!!

Writing has always been my passion. Throughout my life, these stories and poems have given me the chance to express my thoughts and feelings. Some were submitted to publishers, but rejected. Many stayed for years in my desk drawer, collecting dust. I have always believed they were worth reading. Now in retirement, and with Xlibris help, this is my chance to publish. If they are as much fun to read, as they were to write, its a win-win. This book gives my family and friends the chance to read them. In this way they share some of my lifes experiences. The names of places and characters have all been changed.

The authors take a fresh look at the core theme--never giving up--of Napoleon Hill''s classic Think and Grow Rich and present it in a new, modern fable with a young writer setting out to interview business leaders and other influential figures of today about the importance of persistence in attaining one''s goals.

I doubt that one person would claim to have written a book without help. I certainly wouldn?t. Mary, my wonderful wife of 52 years, along with my family have encouraged me through thick and thin. Friends have helped in many ways. Then there are those I?ve met through life who?ve provided the rich material. When asked, ?Where do you get your ideas for a story I laugh because they?re all around. In my search for an illustrator, I contacted the art teacher at our local High School. One student, Arianna Palmer was thrilled at the opportunity of being published. When I saw her work, I too was excited. Thank you, Arianna, for your wonderful work. I know Rand Darrow from Books Etc., our Macedon, NY, local writers group. Rand is both author and illustrator of, Witches, Wolves and Water Spirits. He illustrated my story, Purple Man. Thanks Rand. Thank you, Paul Bagdon, my mentor, advisor and editor of my stories for sixteen years. Your encouragement has been invaluable. Paul has authored thirty-four books including, Deserter, Bad Medicine and The Busted Thumb Horse Ranch. Since a small boy growing up in England, writing short stories has been my passion. They remained hidden away until I retired and enjoyed the time to prepare them for publication. My experiences in Britain and America provided the material for these stories. The incidents, and adventures, both real and imagined are the paint for these, my pictures, illustrating my love of colorful people and of life. Some are funny, some sad, a few are strange, but all are interesting, and reflect life with its many unexpected twists and turns.

Thoughts Are Things is a wonderful, motivational text from two acclaimed public speakers and accomplished authors—Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid. What mind-set determines whether or not a person will be successful? Do successful people think differently from those who never reach their potential? How can we change our thoughts so that the result of every thought—the offspring of thought—sets us up to win rather than lose? Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid, authorized by the Napoleon Hill Foundation, delve deeply into the science and psychology of thought, and how thinking is vitally important to a meaningful, successful life. In their interviews with neuroscientists, cardiologists, spiritual teachers, and business leaders, the authors show in Thoughts Are Things how we can think to live!

The most successful people adhere to their principles and goals, capitalizing on hidden opportunities, even in the face of what many would consider unconquerable obstacles.This thought-provoking book shows readers of all ages and backgrounds how they, too, can not only apply the self-motivation principles of Napoleon Hill''s timeless and groundbreaking self-help volume Think and Grow Rich, but make them stick.

Originally published in 1913, this book provides a survey of the Roman Empire as a ''vast federation of commonwealths'', rather than large provinces divided by language or nationality. The book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the practical management of the Roman Empire.

The Tokens tells the fascinating story of Eric, a skilled craftsman and builder. During the course of his business journey, Eric struggles to take his burgeoning company to the next level. A chance encounter introduces him to Carl, a retired multimillionaire. Carl offers Eric the opportunity to take any material and supplies from his log cabin in exchange for demolishing the building. While working on the cabin, Eric discovers an unexpected and mystifying gift from Carl, a note and a wooden token. As his relationship with Carl evolves, Eric is faced with countless business challenges and growth. Carl becomes a close friend and indispensable mentor offering his wisdom, knowledge, and business tips (tokens). Eric applies these valuable lessons and discovers the importance of the core concepts that created success for the members of Carl''s mastermind group. Along the way, Eric also learns to appreciate the insights and advice from his own grandfather. The Tokens is centered on the building and construction industry and each business lesson helps to build a foundation of success that is so vital for sustaining growth and overcoming challenges. Written by successful entrepreneurs and devout instructors of personal and professional development, The Tokens outlines the eleven points for developing and maintaining a successful building or construction business with many of the lessons applicable to any business. The authors explain how to build confidence, become a person of integrity and optimism, create successful relationships, learn to overcome obstacles, and much more. The Tokens is an informative, entertaining, and heartwarming parable that motivates, inspires, and teaches.

"Simple toys are best, and when they''re done as well as this, simple books as well."—Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books An imaginative little boy explores the many pleasures that can be found in—and made from—his grandmother''s button box. NCSS-CBC Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies "Chamberlain''s bold linoleum cuts, with gentle color added, portray the buttons in loving detail and give the book an appropriately old-fashioned flavor."—Kirkus Reviews "Besides inspiring some flights of fancy for readers, the book will suggest many uses to parents and librarians for games, history lessons, and puppetry."—Booklist

Just You and I: Devotions from the Heart is a devotional filled with inspiring messages meant to be applied to the lives of women. Through Scripturally based, concise and practical devotions, this book is destined to inspire, renew and strengthen women''s relationship with God. It was written to edify and encourage their hearts and souls. Believe Believe that you were created for a purpose And you are able to fulfill it. Believe you are beautiful Both inside and out. Believe in yourself And that you can do all things. Just believe- Believe in you.

Much has been written recently about healthy lifestyles, safe weight loss and dieting. Most of the programs designed have proven to be too costly to maintain and involve stringent guidelines that place too much burden on the individual to adhere to. Moreover, once broken result in the individual reverting to the old way of eating and living, return of weight and the practice of unhealthy lifestyle. This program is designed to give you an understanding of the life long benefits of healthy living and the way you can incorporate it into your daily lifestyle at little or no additional cost. All it takes is some minor adjustments in the way you eat and organize your daily activities. It is hoped that a responsibility to self will be instilled in every reader as the reality of the distinct connections between nutrition, exercise and chronic, non-communicable diseases are realized.

Drawing on the expertise of the University of California''s Postharvest Technology Center, this publication discusses commercial uses of modified- or controlled-atmosphere technology which can be used during transport, temporary storage, or long-term storage of horticultural commodities destined for the fresh market or processing. In modified atmospheres and controlled atmospheres, gases are removed or added to create an atmospheric composition around a commodity that is different from that of air. Modified- or controlled-atmosphere technology can be used during transport, temporary storage, or long-term storage of horticultural commodities destined for the fresh market or processing. Chapter 1 discusses how modified- or controlled-atmosphere technology can be used during transport, temporary storage, or long-term storage of horticultural commodities destined for the fresh market or processing. Chapter 2 discusses the ways biologically important gases are sampled, analyzed, and mixed. Since the rate of respiration of plant tissue is tightly coupled to its overall metabolic rate-and often inversely proportional to shelf life-the measurement and control of respiration are of vital interest in devising strategies to maintain quality after harvest. Chapter 3 discusses the role of Ethylene in the postharvest life of many horticultural crops. Sometimes this role is beneficial (promoting faster and more uniform ripening before retail distribution) and sometimes it is deleterious (speeding senescence and reducing shelf life). This chapter addresses the properties of this gas and ways to both harness its beneficial effects and avoid undesirable results during the postharvest handling of perishable commodities.

"Mechanical Drawing" aims to provide a fundamental course on all theory, principles, and methods needed to create a practical working drawing. It outlines a systematic method for mechanical drawing and offers useful information on convention and design, making it ideal for students and novices. Contents include: "Instruments and Their Uses", "Drafting Room Conventions", "Freehand Lettering and Geometric Drawing", "Orthographic Projection", "Representation of Points and Lines", "Representation of Planes", "Orthographic Projection Applied", "Isometrical Projection", "Working Drawings", "Lettering, continued", "Geometrical Drawing, continued", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on technical drawing and drafting. First published in 1919.

This work, designed for the general practitioner, is a practical guide to the rubber dam technique, which, the book argues, should be more widely used. Numerous photographs offer step-by-step guidance in line with the advice and information provided by the accompanying text.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.