Mark Dagostino Boeken

A guide to successfully getting the life you want by changing your perspective and discovering your ideal self. More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want. Everyone has the extraordinary capacity to transform their life. And it’s easier to do than you might think—in order to get what you want, to achieve that sense of greater life satisfaction, all you need to do is learn how to best use the resources you already have. Based on the latest research into the brain’s neuroplasticity, analysis of ancient wisdom, and exploration of the practices of today’s greatest achievers, he offers guidance and inspiration so you can break through the clutter and confusion of your life and find your true purpose.

By renovating homes in Waco, Texas, and changing lives in such a winsome and engaging way, Chip and Joanna have become more than just the stars of Fixer Upper, they have become America’s new best friends.

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love. “If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!” In Fast N’ Loud, Richard Rawlings pushes into high gear, sharing the story of his rise to success, his show, and the automotive know-how that has made him famous. He begins with his own story—how he went from flat broke to a seat at the table with some of history’s most iconic car guys. His road to the top is full of dangerous twists and hilarious turns, with a few precipitous cliffs in between, including getting shot defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers, blowing out of town Fear-and-Loathing style, and picking up chicks and vagrants along the way. Rawlings then takes readers behind the scenes of Fast N’ Loud, the series, sharing details on everything from the toughest car to restore to the easiest, his favorite restorations, travel and war anecdotes, and the best and worst cars to make it to the small screen. He finishes with a handy guide for classic and antique car enthusiasts that includes insider tricks of the trade. Want to know how to find a Model-T in mint condition? Need a carburetor for your ’73 Ford Mustang? Want to meet other ’60s Porsche owners? The answers are all here.

Eric was 150 pounds overweight and depressed. After a lifetime of failed diets and the onset of type 2 diabetes, he went to a doctor who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog. The two adopted each other and began an incredible journey together that forever changed their lives.

The endearing true story of a Type-A mom struggling to care for a daughter who has Type 1 diabetes-and the incredible service dog who changes their lives for the better.

Laskavé a inspirativní povídání o tom, jak jeden opuštěný obézní pejsek z útulku pomohl jednomu opuštěnému obéznímu muži středního věku začít nový život a opět najít štěstí. Autor líčí svou pohnutou životní pouť od složitého dětství, které částečně prožil na ulici, přes raketový vzestup úspěšného právníka, jenž si svůj hektický životní styl udržuje pomocí drog, až po pracovní i osobní pád. Ve chvíli, kdy se propadá na dno deprese a zvažuje sebevraždu, objeví se nečekaná pomoc. Společně s Peetym se vydávají za dobrodružstvím, které je zavede na novou životní cestu.

„Rezavé plechovky měníme ve zlato. Jsou pak rychlé a hlasité…“ Rawlingsova cesta na vrchol byla plná nebezpečných zvratů a úsměvných odboček. Postřelili ho v jeho milovaném mustangu, v mládí se několik měsíců bezcílně potuloval po Státech, aby nakonec založil dílnu Gas Monkey Garage a pronikl do televize se svým super úspěšným pořadem Rychle a hlasitě, ve kterém se zaměřuje na úpravu aut. U rodilého Texasana se projevila vášeň pro auta už v dětském věku. V mládí se začal účastnit různých rallye, několikrát vyhrál Gumball 3000, dvakrát Bullrun a překonal pětadvacet let starý světový rekord v závodu Cannonball Run. V knize Rychle a hlasitě popisuje svou cestu za úspěchem, přidává několik užitečných rad a vše doprovází fotografiemi ze svého soukromí i z dílny Gas Monkey Garage.