Presented here in its original 12-volume series, the Personal Power
Books are a set of self-help books designed to be carefully studied to
develop personal power. In the Foreword to Volume I, personal power is
defined as "The ability of strength possessed by the human individual,
by which he does, or may, accomplish desired results in an efficient
manner, along the lines of physical, mental, and spiritual effort and
endeavor." In other words, these books describe the methods to attaining
control and power in your own life, whether it be financial, physical,
mental, or emotional--certainly a worthy goal for any individual. Volume
II includes instructions on building the imagination, using the
imagination constructively, and the art and power of creation. American
writer WILLIAM WALKER ATKINSON (1862-1932) was editor of the popular
magazine New Thought from 1901 to 1905 and editor of the journal
Advanced Thought from 1916 to 1919. He authored dozens of New Thought
books under numerous pseudonyms, including the name "Yogi," some of
which are likely still unknown today.