Just as a gardener cultivates his plot, keeping it free from weeds, and growing the flowers and fruits which he requires, so may a man tend the garden of his mind, weeding out all the wrong, useless, and impure thoughts, and cultivating toward perfection, the flowers and fruits of right, useful, and pure thoughts. By pursuing this process, a man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life. He also reveals, within himself, the laws of thought, and understands, with ever-increasing accuracy, how the thought-forces and mind-elements operate in the shaping of his character, circumstances, and destiny. James Allen (November 28, 1864-1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors. Talking Points – A masterpiece on inspirational thought – An international bestseller – Presents a practical philosophy highlighting individual responsibility – A set of life-changing musings on the power of one??_s thoughts Worldwide readership/market Readers across all age-groups interested in self-help and motivational books: teachers, students, educational and training institutions, libraries, general trade readers