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William James

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Breese, The United States

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Memoir, Nonfiction

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William James is an author and seasoned expert in federal government technology, known for his rare ascent from a GS-1 clerk to the federal Senior Executive Service. His distinguished career includes pivotal roles at the Defense Mapping Agency, the Pentagon, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he modernized IT systems, pioneered digital cartography, and expanded healthcare access for veterans. His innovative work earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Fed100 award.
The author of the memoir The Accidental Executive: Finding Purpose in Public Service, William now delves into fiction with Threads of Care: Veterans’ Stories, a novel-in-stories revealing the human heart of the VA's technical world. He is also developin ...more

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	Finding Positano, A Love Story 3.58 avg rating — 388 ratings — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Astronomy for Beginners: Ideal guide for beginners on astronomy, the Universe, planets and cosmology 3.90 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nootropics: Boost your brainpower, Increase your memory, IQ,happiness level, cure anxiety and more (Unlimited Power Book 1) 3.41 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rebel Hearts and Restless Ghosts by William James (Goodreads Author), Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory (Editor), C.B. Renz (Editor) 4.20 avg rating — 10 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	العقل والدين by William James (Goodreads Author), محمود حب الله (مترجم) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James illustrated edition 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings — 103 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bilinç Akışı by William James (Goodreads Author), Celal Türer (Editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Die Vielfalt religiöser Erfahrung: Eine Studie über die menschliche Natur. Mit einem einleitenden Essay von Peter Sloterdijk 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Esiste la “coscienza”? 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The William James Reader Volume I: Essays in Radical Empiricism; The Meaning of Truth; What is an Emotion?; The Varieties of Religious Experience it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Seize the very first possible opportunity to act on every resolution you make, and on every emotional prompting you may experience in the direction of the habits you aspire to gain.”
― William James, The Principles of Psychology (Complete Vol. 1-2)

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“I don't sing because I'm happy; I'm happy because I sing.”
― William James

tags: singing

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“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else will affect its successful outcome”
― William James

tags: inspirational

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