Acres of Diamonds (Dover Empower Your Life) - Softcover

Conwell, Russell H.

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9780486461670: Acres of Diamonds (Dover Empower Your Life)

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ISBN 10: 048646167X ISBN 13: 9780486461670

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2008

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"Your diamonds are not in far-away mountains or in distant seas," assures the author of this self-help classic, "they are in your own backyard if you will but dig for them." Profound, yet easy to read, Acres of Diamonds addresses the relationship between spiritual and material desires, providing practical guidance on finding riches in your own backyard by opening your mind and making the most of your circumstances.
Russell H. Conwell, the founder of Temple University, delivered the substance of this volume as a popular lecture on more than 6,000 occasions. Audiences listened eagerly to his timeless advice about finding a market for goods and services, getting started without capital, and finding local opportunities. Conwell cites important inventions created by ordinary people who discovered new uses for familiar objects, while offering inspiring advice about abandoning preconceived notions and rediscovering the value of the commonplace.

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22 Self-guided Tours. 40 Maps. One Great Trip.

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything--in the smartest, most time-efficient way.

The best of New York City in one, two, or three days

Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste

Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods

Hundreds of evocative photos

Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place

Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets

A tear-resistant foldout map--enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

About the Author:

Russell H. Conwell, the founder of Temple University in Philadelphia, was described by the great John Wanamaker as a student, schoolmaster, lawyer, preacher, organizer, thinker and writer, lecturer, educator, diplomat, and leader of men. Conwell was also the founder and pastor of Baptist Temple, one of the largest Protestant churches in America during his day and time. He also founded two hospitals in the City of Brotherly Love. His famous Acres of Diamonds speech helped countless individuals to come into the knowledge of the meaning of true wealth and how to attain it without getting sidetracked by selfishness and greed.

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