Are You Ready to Take Charge of Your Life?

Did you see Top Sante's survey published in the major daily newspapers recently? Of the 2,000 women surveyed less than 25% feel they are living the life they thought they would when they were younger. Sound familiar? What's worse is the staggering 84% that say they are not fulfilling their potential. Further, the overwhelming majority of them feel underpaid, overworked, sexually frustrated and disillusioned!
"I was consumed with self doubt in many areas of my life. This also affected relationships with family, friends and slowed down my progress professionally." Danni, Director of Lumiere Make-Up Melbourne, Australia
The chairwoman of Saatchi & Saatchi, Sandra Yates, said: "If there's one thing this report finally does, it puts the nail in that old myth that time will fix the problem. If we ever bought that old pup, we should abandon it as it is clearly not true." If you are a ...... *small business owner *young (or young at heart) professional or executive *therapist/nurse or carer *stay at home mum *teacher/educator *trainer *student You have probably at sometime in your life been held back by baggage from the past and/or limiting beliefs you have made about yourself. How many times have you heard yourself saying any of the following?"I can't do that" "I'm not worthy" "I'm not good enough" "I'm no good at Sales" "I don't deserve what I really want" "Money doesn't come easily" "I'm not a good mum" "I'm not a good wife" "I'm not attractive enough" "I'm not slim enough" Probably more than you care to remember! We've been fortunate enough to develop a relationship with Anna & Sean Steele from NLP Coaching School who are about to deliver a series of seminars called Purpose, Passion and Power Weekend: The Secret to Self-Empowerment for Women. The seminars will be delivered in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane shortly and you will be surrounded by other women who are trying to get the most out of life and are ready to leave all that stuff behind. In the two-day event you learn how to:
*Take charge of your life *Create the relationships you desire *Hear the hidden messages in your emotions *Drastically improve your financial results *Overcome emotional baggage and be free of the past once and for all *Be free from all your baggage from the past *Smash through personal roadblocks *Eliminate negative beliefs and decisions that are holding you back *Formulate win-win relationships in all areas of your life *Connect with your purpose and passion in life *Consciously design and navigate your future and take charge of your destiny *Set compelling goals with the tools to see you succeed at them NLP School promise that if you don't like the seminar not only will they give you a complete refund, they'll give you $50 for wasting your time. You can't get fairer than that can you?
"The content of the course was absolutely mind-blowing! I recommend everyone to attend. Both Sean & Anna were extraordinary people and presenters and it exceeded all of my expectations"Mary-Jane Slade, Human Resources Consultant, Newcastle Australia

Pete Doherty Last of the Rock Romantics

Poetry and punch-ups. Supermodels and self-destruction. Burglary and Babyshambles. Who else? Last of the Rock Romantics - Pete DohertyPete Doherty. Part myth, part icon. His life is splashed across the front pages of the nation's tabloids each and every day for all to see. But what is the truth? Who is Pete Doherty? Now, for the first time, comes the full story, warts and all. In 'Last of the Rock Romantics' Alex Hannaford gets to the heart of the story, tracing Pete Doherty's rise from lead singer of The Libertines to boyfriend of Kate Moss and beyond.The definitive biography of a British rock icon, fully updated in paperback, with a new chapter and an introduction by Pete's mother Jackie Doherty.Lauded and condemned in equal measures, Pete Doherty is inarguably the most dangerous, thrilling and vital rock 'n' roll star for a generation. But Pete Doherty is different. Since he burst into the public eye with the most exciting guitar band of his generation, 'The Libertines', he has garnered a massive following of adoring fans. Owing to his public persona and artistic panache and an intelligence in his lyrics and poetry that punk didn't have, Pete Doherty has been elevated to near-mythic status.Inhabiting his own fictitious, romantic vision of England, 'Arcadia', where hedonism, danger, sex and music know no bounds. Pete Doherty has caught the public attention and filled many a column inch with his turbulent lifestyle. Alex Hannaford attempts to get to the core of the man in examining his musicianship, his guise as a latter day Romantic poet and of course, his well-documented self-destructive tendencies. From him being sacked from his beloved Libertines, a rehab programme at a monastery in Thailand, performing with Elton John at Live 8, and the Kate Moss saga via burglary, prison, hard-drugs and not least of all that wonderful music, Pete Doherty's story is a riveting one. So where did Pete's metamorphosis from a sensitive middle-class teenager, whose poetry earned him a trip to perform in Russia with the British Council at the age of 16, occur? What became of the love affair that was his relationship with fellow Libertine Carl Barat? Has Pete Doherty's drug use damned or deified him? Alex Hannaford's in-depth biography explores the complete story of the star from his birth in Liverpool in 1979, through to his childhood in London, the splendour and heartache of The Libertines and the muddled rock 'n' roll saga of his latest band Babyshambles. This is utterly compelling reading about a modern-day maverick. About Author Alex HannafordAlex Hannaford has been rock and pop editor on the London Evening Standard, and is a freelance writer and author who has contributed to the Guardian, Evening Standard, Loaded, Best, Dazed and Confused and Bizarre among others. As well as having interviewed scores of bands and solo artists, Alex Hannaford has managed a successful US rock band, driven tour buses, worked as a talent scout for a major record label, sung in bands and has seen his house turned into a refuge for homeless musicians. Review: With so many stigmas around the music industry and being a celebrity, Alex Hannaford gives an in-depth real account of the pressures and pitfalls of stardom. If you have ever wished to be a rock star this book will take you on the roller coaster ride that comes with the territory. You will be jealous and relieved! Plus get an insight into why our modern-day rock heroes feel obliged to self-destruct and seem to be destined to be doomed in affairs of the heart.

Danielle Steel Sisters

Four sisters, a Manhattan brownstone and a tumultuous year of loss and courage...... a new novel about a remarkable family, a stunning tragedy - and what happens when four very different young women come together under one very lively roof.Candy - it's the only the name she needs - is blazing her way through Paris, New York and Tokyo as fashion's latest international supermodel... Her sister, Tammy, has a job producing the most successful hit show on TV, and a home in L.A.'s Hollywood Hills... In New York, oldest sister Sabrina is an ambitious young lawyer, while Annie is an American artist in Florence, living for her art... On one Fourth of July weekend, as they do every year, the four sisters come home to Connecticut for their family's annual gathering. But before the holiday is over, tragedy strikes and their world is utterly changed.Suddenly, four sisters who have been fervently pursuing success and their own lives - on opposite sides of the world - come together to share one New York brownstone, to support each other and their father, and to pick up the pieces while one sister struggles to heal her shattered body and soul. Thus begins an unscripted chapter of their lives, as a bustling house is soon filled with eccentric dogs, laughter, tears, friends, men...and the kind of honesty and unconditional love only sisters can provide. But as the four women settle in, each is forced to confront the direction of their respective lives. As the year passes and another July Fourth approaches, a season of grief and change gives way to new beginnings as a family comes together to savor its blessings and a future filled with unexpected gifts, surprises, and ultimately, hope.With unerring insight and compassion, Danielle Steel tells a compelling story of four sisters who love and laugh, struggle and triumph... and are irrevocably woven into the fabric of each other's lives. Brilliantly blending humor and heartbreak, she delivers a powerful message about the fragility - and the wonder - of life. Candy: is blazing her way through Paris, New York and Tokyo as fashion's lastest international supermodel.Tammy: has a job producing the most successful hit show on TV, and a home she loves in Hollywood.Annie: lives in florence, devoted only to her art.Sabrina: the eldest, is an ambitious young lawyer in New York.About Author Danielle SteelDANIELLE STEEL is one of the world’s most popular authors. Amongst her recent number one bestsellers are: RANSOM, SAFE HARBOUR, JOHNNY ANGEL, DATING GAME, ANSWERED PRAYERS, SUNSET IN ST TROPEZ, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of HIS BRIGHT LIGHT, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death.Review: Coming Soon

But He Says He Loves Me

Whether they livei n outback Australia or the middle of New York City, manipulative men do the same things, practically word for word and act for act, to lure in and control the women who love them. Drawing on years of experience counseling both women and men, Dina L. McMillan shows how manipulative and abusive men use particular tricks to dominate and control their intimate partners. With frightening clarity, she reveals what motivates abusive men, the strategies they use at different stages of a relationship, and how they use women's throughts, feelings and insecurities as tools to manipulate them. She also explains the particular, seemingly small compromises that can lead to disaster, and how abusive men use sex to cement their domination. 'But He Says He Loves Me' shows how women can identify the warning signs of potential abuse from the earliest phases of the relationship, right through to commitment.This is the first self-help book for women that details the earliest signs of manipulative and abusive behaviour. It is designed to help women identify the dangers before they become emotionally entangled in a destructive relationship. This is not your normal self-help book. In fact, it is different from anything you have ever read. The information is not dressed up to be pretty or nice, but it may change your life. Most advice for women about bad relationships starts too late. This book shows you how to identify and get out of a relationship with an emotionally abusive man before you sleep with him, move in with him, marry him or have children with him. And if you're already entangled with a man who is manipulating and hurting you, it explains how you became trapped by him so you can decide whether or not to get out. Once you read this book, you will not have to guess if a guy is trying to manipulate you: you will know. About the Author:Dina L. McMillan has a PhD in Social Psychology from Stanford University and has counselled many female victims and male perpetrators of domestic violence. She provides training for human service professionals, advises government on domestic violence policy, and assists agencies in developing domestic violence support programs. Originally from Los Angeles, she now lives in Sydney. Review: Scarey but true, Dina pinpoints the danger signs, how these men think, and how to overcome a seemingly desperate situation.

Lucky You

Starring: Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, Debra Messing, Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr. Director : Curtis Hanson New romantic drama set in the world of high-stakes poker in Las Vegas. Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore) is a young singer from Bakersfield with more heart than talent. Huck Cheever (Eric Bana) is a poker player whose emotions at the table often undermine his exceptional skill, especially when he is heads up with his father, poker legend L.C. Cheever (Robert Duvall), the man who abandoned his mother. A poker showdown is imminent. The one aptitude Billie and Huck seem to share is a knack for reading people - the difference is what they do with that gift. While Huck's instincts enable him to take advantage of his opponents at the poker table and expertly avoid both emotional connections and long-term commitments in his personal life, Billie uses her intuition to see the emotional truth of those around her and sympathize with their pain. When these two meet, the real game begins. If Huck is going to win Billie's heart, he must learn to play cards the way he has been living life and live his life the way he has been playing cards. Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Deuce Three / Di Novi Pictures Production of a Curtis Hanson Film, 'Lucky You'. In cinemas May 10th