My Serendipitous Life


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Over 400 pages with 380 photos, more than half in color, author describes eighty-five year life growing up in Irish, Croatian, German family in Whiting, Indiana, a Chicago suburb on the shore of Lake Michigan. Memoir details family heritage, quarterback of Whiting High state championship football team, nation’s leading football scorer at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, coach of the Rose-Hulman football team, earning a BS at Rose-Hulman, MS at The University of Kansas, and PhD at Illinois Institute of Technology; engineering professor at Virginia Tech and then the University of Virginia, expert in mechanics of fibrous composites, founding director of the NASA-Virginia Tech Composites Program, instigator of the Virginia Tech personal computer initiative, ACC football official, leader in U. S. national and international mechanics committees (ASME, SES, USNC/TAM, IUTAM), international travels; sixty-two (continuing) years of marriage with four children and eight grandchildren.




The Path to Serendipity


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In this funny, genuine, and clever book, Allyson Apsey shares relatable stories and practical strategies for living a meaningful life regardless of the craziness happening around you. You'll discover that you really do have the power to choose the kind of life you live-every day.




Serendipity


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By definition, serendipity implies accidental fortuity. But what if those events that seem to be random, spontaneous, and out of our control could be harnessed and used to improve our lives? What if coming across this book right now, wherever you are, is an act of serendipity? Dr. Neil Farber uses powerful examples of serendipity from history and his own life to show you the skills you need to prepare for, recognize, and ultimately take advantage of everyday unexpected occurrences. He teaches readers to: - Practice mindfulness to illuminate the real possibility of serendipity - Hone observational skills to recognize serendipity even its subtlest forms - Bring a serendipitous event to a fortuitous conclusion (and recognize when that's not possible) There's a misconception that serendipity only brings fame and fortune to a few lucky individuals. And while monumental results are rare, unexpected events are happening to all of us with a great degree of frequency. Unless we cultivate these skills, the gentle nudges of potential serendipitous events, big and small, will pass us by completely. This is your moment of serendipity. Capture it.




A Serendipitous Life


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The life of Helen Cochrane has been filled with many amazing stories, and she has recorded many of them in her autobiography. From small-town girl to national ecclesiastical leader, Helen relates the exciting experiences of her life and presents them here in her incredible journey. Beginning her life as a banker's daughter during the Great Depression, she struggled for ordination and respect as a woman in one of the country's largest denominations. At the same time, she has interwoven the national, state, and regional events that shaped her life and the lives of her family members. From Black Friday to the rough-and-tumble games with her brothers, World War II, battles with hurricanes and floods, and her first kiss, to prejudices, miscarriages, an eye falling out of its socket, and becoming friends with celebrities, Helen relates her colorful life in hundreds of tales and anecdotes. I can guarantee there is never a dull moment in this unique, fascinating story of a passionate, pioneering, peacemaking woman who felt and responded to God's call on her life.




Living Serendipitously


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A lively and joyful read, Living Serendipitously gets you to be an active dreamer, who is living your dreams, not just thinking about them. It captures the joyful essence of "the art of living" and shows you how to feel deliciously alive, vibrant and happy every day of your life . . . no matter what your circumstances. Einstein said, "There are only two ways to live your life - as though nothing is a miracle or as though everything is a miracle." Living Serendipitously aligns us with the everything.




Serendipity


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Have you ever felt like you were a victim of your circumstances and had no control over how your life was unfolding? This feeling is a modern epidemic, and the antidote is serendipity--positive coincidences. The more you live in balance and respect nature's rhythms and yourself, the more serendipity you attract in your life. In Serendipity: How to Attract a Life You Love, you'll learn how to attract more sweet coincidences and get anything you want without pushing, manipulating, or feeling desperate. By following the roadmap laid out in this book, you'll transform your health, relationships, career, and connection to the universal whole.




The Serendipity Journal


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A new town, a new school, no friends . . . and now Kip has to deal with a bully. It's going to take more than luck to make it through sixth grade; it's going to take some serendipity. When Kip's dad loses his job, her family packs up and moves to Jackson. She misses her friends, her old school, and having her own room! Then, just when she thinks things can't get any worse, a boy at school tries to make her life miserable. Kip's Serendipity Journal is the one place where she can share how she really feels. And it's where she discovers that sometimes serendipity is even better than luck.




Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal


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The bestselling author of Encyclopedia an Ordinary Life returns with a literary experience that is unprecedented, unforgettable, and explosively human. Ten years after her beloved, groundbreaking Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, #1 New York Times bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal delivers a book full of her distinct blend of nonlinear narrative, wistful reflections, and insightful wit. It is a mighty, life-affirming work that sheds light on all the ordinary and extraordinary ways we are connected. Like she did with Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, Amy Krouse Rosenthal ingeniously adapts a standard format—a textbook, this time—to explore life’s lessons and experiences into a funny, wise, and poignant work of art. Not exactly a memoir, not just a collection of observations, Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a beautiful exploration into the many ways we are connected on this planet and speaks to the awe, bewilderment, and poignancy of being alive. “…a groundbreaking new twist on the traditional literary experience… Textbook is a delightful collection of interesting scenarios that directly point to life lessons. Rosenthal manages to spotlight grand moments and everyday moments with equal curiosity, proving that it can be both a privilege — and petrifying — to peek into one’s humanity.”—Associated Press “Rosenthal is a marvel… a talented storyteller with an experimental flair for formatting… This engaging, playful, and clever glimpse into one woman’s life offers lots of photographs, graphic illustrations, and diagrams, resulting in a book that will make readers smile as their notions of story delivery expand.” —Booklist




The Horse Who Changed My Life


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From the Back Cover: Can Two Words Whispered by a Horse Lead to Personal Transformation?With limited horse riding experience and no formal equestrian training, native New York attorney, Nancy Lee Gerson, travelled to Colorado on a whim to attend a women's retreat with horses. She spent five days riding and communing with a special horse named Cherokee, who became the ambassador for Nancy's life-changing, serendipitous journey, guided by interspecies connections and inspiring synchronicities. This story will rekindle the reader's innate awareness of the meaningful serendipities presented by life. Learn how one woman deepened her capacity to connect to the wisdom of her heart and to the ancient wisdom of Equus. ARE YOUR READY TO TAKE THE JOURNEY?The remarkable true story of an attorney who left behind everything to heed the call of a horse. Nancy Lee Gerson had a lively law practice, a husband, grown children, various dogs and cats, an irregular meditation practice and a quirky folk-rock band in New York City. One night, she wrote a song about an imaginary horse and then found her inexperienced riding self at a women's horse retreat a few weeks later. After falling hooves over heels in love with Cherokee, the horse she rode, her life was forever changed, as four months later, she left everything behind and moved into a farmhouse on the outskirts of Longmont, Colorado. A memoir about discovering the joy of honoring the sacred serendipities, synchronicities and full circle experiences that happen when we heed the calling of our hearts.Endorsed by several authors, including Joe Camp, author of The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd, writer and director of five Benji films




Get Lucky


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A guide to getting luck on your side As the pace of change accelerates and the volume of information explodes, we're under great pressure to connect just in time with the people and ideas we need to thrive. But we can no longer plan our way to success—there will always be factors beyond our control. This uncertainty, however, cultivates one of today's key drivers of success: serendipity. More than blind luck, serendipity can produce quantifiable results: breakthrough ideas, relationships that matter, effortless cooperation, synchronized market timing, and more. Get Lucky shows businesses how to succeed by fostering the conditions for serendipity to occur early and often. Distills planned serendipity into eight key elements: preparedness, motion, activation, attraction, connection, commitment, porosity, and divergence Features stories of serendipity in action at well-known companies including Avon, Target, Steelcase, Google, Facebook, Walmart, and more Written by serial entrepreneurs and cofounders of Get Satisfaction, a breakout platform for online customer service communities with over 100,000 clients Planned serendipity is not an abstract, magical notion, but a practical skill. Get Lucky is the indispensable resource for anyone who wants to learn this skill and to make serendipity work for them.