It has been said: "Small minds discuss people. Average minds discuss things. Great minds discuss ideas." We search for ideas to gain some understanding about ourselves and the world around us. We inquire and question to find the insights that help us develop our value system, but we find confusion and contradiction. We observe seemingly successful people but are dismayed by the chaos and muddle that often mars their lives. The irony is that the hallmark of clear thinking is simplicity. But instead of simplicity we have tangled complexity. Just as a small light on top of a mountain guides a pilot and reassures him that he is on course, these essays provide a small beacon of understanding on varied topics. They are refreshing in their understatement, delightful in their charm, inspiring in their message. While they range from the whimsical to the serious, they all have the same common denominator: they are easy to read, thought provoking, educational and inspiring. They are contemporary and ideally suited to serve as a catalyst for engaging and productive family discussion. In this uplifting and insightful book, Mr. Avi Shulman concentrates these points of light to help us combat the encroaching shadows, and to illuminate our hearts, minds and souls. Light up your life and yourself - with Candlelight. * * * About The Author: Mr. Avi Shulman, a classroom teacher for many years, has for the past twenty-five years been on the staff of Torah Umesorah, the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools. He currently heads Torah Umesorah's S.E.E.D. Program, as well as various teacher training programs. Mr. Shulman has produced audio-visual material that is used in schools world-wide and has lectured throughout the United States, England and Canada on topics of interest to parents and teachers. He is the author of many works on self-help themes.

Candlelight: A Collection of Thoughtful Insights

Avi Shulman

History

Mesorah Publications, Ltd.

We're busy. Overwhelmed. Swamped. Overloaded. Who has time to think about stuff like life? Avi Shulman knows us. He knows that our lives are important, and that we long to fill our years, days, even minutes with meaningful activity. He also knows that we don't have much time. In Living Life to its Fullest, Mr. Shulman, a popular speaker, author and life coach, offers us short, insightful and readable vignettes, each designed to provoke conversation and thought. A woman donates a kidney - and in the process saves her own life. A beis din issues a p'sak - against mice -- and the mice listen to it! These are true stories, engaging and fun, but, more important, each carrying a message that enriches our lives. The essays are so short - and so full of important wisdom. We see hashgachah pratis in action. We gain a greater appreciation for our Torah leaders. We learn to prioritize, to know when to speak and when to keep silent. Sometimes Mr. Shulman shares his own dilemmas with us, asking us to decide how to deal with a sensitive issue. Take a few minutes. Read one piece a day - and you will find yourself living a fuller, more meaningful, more focused and happier life.

Living Life To Its Fullest - ArtScroll Shaar Press, Book

Artscroll/Mesorah

<p>Avi Shulman has taught thousands of people how to look at life and see positive ways to make everything better. In this precious collection of his astute observations, he shares a wealth of wisdom in his concise and simple manner that always hits the target and makes the reader ask himself, why didn't I think of that? With lessons on assuming responsibility, setting attainable goals, creating a warm atmosphere at home, and avoiding the feeling of burnout, Vitamins for the Spirit is a joy to read and an incredible investment in your future happiness and success.</p>

Vitamins for the Spirit

Avi Shulman has worked miracles with people who thought they were tongue-tied, who thought a microphone was as lethal as a hand grenade, who wanted to run whenever they saw an audience. His seminars on public speaking have shown thousands of people that they can express themselves in public - articulately, effectively, and even enjoyably! In this handbook, Avi Shulman shares a career's worth of tips, techniques, and tricks of the trade. Everyone should learn to Speak Up - so why not learn to take the fear out of it and do it well? Everyone - even experienced speakers - will profit from the down-to-earth guidance in this rich little book. Try it - your audience will like it!

Speak Up: A handbook for effective public speaking

Business & Money

ArtScroll Shaar Press

Shaping Eternity

Feldheim