It’s sitting right on my desk as I write.  It’s my wife’s (Alia Almoayed) latest book – I WANT A HEALTHY PREGNANCY!

Fresh out of the printers.  I got the first copy!

This book has been in the making for more than two years.  She wrote it while she was pregnant, and then fixed it and
perfected it after our son was born.  As you can imagine, there were many delays because as she says, “working and mothering just don’t mix very well.”

Honestly, you have to get your hands on this book.  It is just amazing. And it will be available in Bahrain this month.

Book launch -  I WANT A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Date: Saturday the 29th January 2011
Time: 11am-1pm (for the book signing)
Place: Organic Foods & Cafe (Seef Mall new extension – Bahrain)
Bring your kids, cousins, friends, pets (ok, maybe not the pets!).

ALL ARE WELCOME

Make sure you’re on Alia’s email list to get the news as soon as it hits the stores.
Apparently, there will also be a special gift for people on her list, but don’t tell her I told you

If you’re not pregnant (or if you are a man, like me), this book can make the perfect gift!

Even better, you should read it even if you’re a man.  It gives a fantastic insight into the world of pregnant women.  It will make it much easier to relate to your partner and know what you can do to help.

To find out more, click on the link below to listen to the first ever interview Alia did about the book with Radio Bahrain DJ Krazy Kevin.  All the gossip, all the details! You’ll love it.  You’ll even see Kevin’s picture holding his precious copy
http://aliaalmoayed.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/1215/

If you prefer Arabic, this link is an amazing talk she did on Bahrain
TV about health for pregnant women.  Not to be missed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro0zgLp8rF4

Here’s what some amazing experts said about Alia’s book:

“Alia was able to combine her personal experience with best practice
to write this book. It’s a must read for pregnant women and their
husbands.”
Dr. Nazar S. Al Baharna, Education and Human Development Speaker

“This user-friendly book by experienced nutritionist, author, and
mother, Alia Almoayed, offers valuable and practical information.
The tone is positive, reassuring, entertaining, and comes from a voice
of one who knows, both professionally and personally. A must-read
for pregnant moms who want healthy pregnancies and healthy
babies!”  Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, LCSW, Naturopathic
and Homeopathic Physician; www.healthyhomeopathy.com

“Thank you for this very informative, culturally sensitive contribution
to family well-being and health.  The clear guidelines and suggestions
provide mothers-to-be with insightful awareness towards improving
and sustaining health from conception to birth and beyond.  This
dedicated, personal effort will go a long ways in empowering mothers
to make informed and aware choices that will have lasting effects on
their children’s development.”
Dr Julie Hadeed; Child Psychology & Development; Bahrain Montessori
Centre; The Mother Child Home Education Programme, MOCEP

“Alia is a gifted writer.  I read the book in one go.  It feels so personal,
coming from the hopes, wishes, fears, and anxiety of a pregnant woman.
It is like a memoir and self-help book with a very simple way of telling a
story.   Nutrition is critical to a healthy pregnancy and Alia does a great
job at giving great advice plus first-hand experience. A precious
combination.”
Dr. Sambhu Pillai, Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine, India

Hope to see you there!

Talk to you soon.

Influence: Science and Practice (5th Edition)

This book is a must for anyone who is serious about influencing or persuading others.  Sales pros, marketers and entrepreneurs should consider it required reading.  In the interview you’ll hear me share the six powerful keys to influencing people.  Hope you like it.

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By the way, this was my last Krazy Kevin interview for the season.  We will resume again in September 2010.  Thanks for listening.

Welcome to the fourth installment of my video book review series.  Today I’m reviewing the book The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Rightby Atul Gawande.  Yes, believe it or not, it’s a book about checklists!  As mundane as this topic might seem, checklists are actually a very important part of organizing today’s modern chaos, and overflow of information.

I’m a big believer in them, and have my own personal daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual checklists.  I have them in my businesses as well.  Do not underestimate the importance of checklists -- really.

I really enjoyed reading this book, and I definitely advise every entrepreneur to read it!  I hope you like the review:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTOyOHvamAo

A great book that everyone should read

This is one of the books that had a really big influence on me, and I highly recommend it (here’s a video review I did about it some time ago ).  Krazy Kevin and I discussed it this week’s radio interview.  Hope you like it!  Talk to you soon.

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Thinking and growing rich is not just about wealth...

Welcome to Krazy Kevin interview 15!  Here you’ll hear Kevin and I talk about one one of my favourite books, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.  You’ll also hear Kevin giving me a hard time for missing the call on Sunday.  I don’t know how I did it, but I forgot about the call and had a nap!  Oh well, mistakes happen and I forgive myself

Anyway, hope you like it.

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Welcome to episode 3 of my so-called monthly book review.  I’m really trying to do these monthly, but please forgive for not being able to.  As you know, I’m one heck of a busy guy.

Anyway, today’s book is a very powerful book entitled The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles, by Dr. Bruce H. Lipton.  Dr. Lipton is a former cell biologist who’s had some remarkable insights into how our beliefs affect out biology.  I hope you like the review and remember to get the book!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=04HTu0LKTF0

You know I’ve done so many interviews, articles and blog posts where I’ve referred to Stephen Covey’s Seven habits in one form or another, I thought I’d finally talk about them in this week’s Krazy Kevin radio interview.  Listen and enjoy:

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You can also watch my video review of the book here.

Welcome to the latest edition of my “monthly” book review.  This one might surprise you, I’m actually reviewing -- and recommending -- a book about McDonald’s!

But before you vilify me, please watch the video and see where I’m coming from. Regardless of what  you think about McDonalds, I think this book really is a must-read for entrepreneurs.

The book is called McDonald’s: Behind The Arches by John F Love.  It’s so rich with valuable information in such a wide range of topics.  If you are a business owner, senior manager or operations manager, then you should read this book.  It’ll be worth your time.

Hope you like it, and remember to give me your feedback!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQWXDk6L0U

I get so excited when Amazon packages arrive!  Today two books arrived.  The first is entitled Inside the Mind of Sexual Offenders: Predatory Rapists, Pedophiles, and Criminal Profiles by Dr.  Dennis Stevens, and the second is The Checklist Manifesto by Dr. Atul Gawande, which was recommended on Dr. Joe Vitale’s blog.

Both books represent topics of great interest to me, child safety and systems.  Can’t wait to read ‘em!

Hi!  Welcome to episode one of my new monthly book review.  This a book I read last year and I really enjoyed. Here’s the Amazon link for you.  Hope you like the review!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXjuyDBG7iY