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Book SynopsisVolume 1 of the famous long course, complete and unabridged. Stream of thought, time perception, memory, experimental methods these are only some of the concerns of a work that was years ahead of its time and is still valid, interesting and useful. Total in set: 94 figures.

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Book SynopsisRelax, refresh, and recharge with this charming deck of 40 soothing bath tea recipeseach card features a recipe for a rejuvenating mineral bath soak made with essential oils, crystals, flowers, and other natural ingredients, while intention mantras on the flipside enhance relaxation, focus, self-love, or alignment. Unwind your mind and body with the gift of blissful bath time! Baths are the ancient relaxation ritual for modern well-being. Soothe stress with an Inner Smile bath blending lemon and daisies. Promote rest with a Lavender Dreams soak mixing dried buds and amethyst. Or refresh senses with a rosemary and sea salt Focusbath. These beautiful cards are the perfect self-care ritual for self-loveand they will help you align your energies to manifest your heart's desires. Inspired by historical bathing practices, these cards help you absorb the meditative power of intentional bathing. Each recipe card guides you to create an enviable tub scene to share or savor privately. An a

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Book SynopsisHow to Raise a Happy Cat focuses on the happiness to be found in the person/pet relationship and includes dozens of ideas for activities and hacks you can build into daily life with your pet, from spontaneous play and activities to making them the perfect sleep spot. We know how important happiness is for ourselves but when it comes to pets, making sure they’re happy – as opposed to obedient, say – is often underrated. Yet there’s plenty of fresh science that shows that a happy, engaged pet is easy to live with and creates happiness in its owners, too.How to Raise a Happy Cat shows what you can learn from your pet’s behaviour and body language, offer a mass of practical ways to raise your pet’s happiness levels, and show you how to connect with them in the way they’ll love best. Building on recent scientific developments into animal behaviourTable of ContentsContents Introduction A Closer Look Playing & Enrichment Staying Fit & Well Eating Rest & Relaxation Life Stages Index Extra Reading

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Book SynopsisWith wise advice and helpful exercises from psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, this beautifully designed, interactive workbook will help you find a path toward a calmer, happier daily life. Stress, worry, and anxiety can make it hard to enjoy your days, and these feelings tend to build up over time. This enjoyable workbook is a colorful, friendly guide that’s written to be straightforward and easily accessible, with the feel of a guided journal rather than a dry clinical tome. Inside, you’ll find a simple toolkit for reducing your anxiety, no matter where it pops up: Learn to separate yourself from your anxious thoughts Break unhelpful thought patterns Practice how to confront and manage your fears Find strategies for focusing on the present moment Practice techniques to keep anxiety at bay for the long haul Accompanied by engaging, inspirational illustrations, this workbook offers writing prompts, meditations, tracking exercises, and more—giving a gentle, eye-opening introduction to scientifically proven techniques to reduce anxiety in everyday life. The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction YOU ARE NOT YOUR ANXIOUS THOUGHTS Worry Art Word Reframing Sticky Note Project Watch and Worry Lost Luggage Designing Defusion Just Passing Through The Purple Flower Your Own Worst Enemy Down the Rabbit Hole It’s Worry Time! Pizza Party BEING WITH YOUR BODY Balloon Breathing 5-4-3-2-1 Shoulders and Ears Should Not Be Neighbors Surprise! Become a Grounding Guru Grounded in the Ground These Are a Few of My Favorite Things Scan the System Muscle (Re)Group Time Task Tricks YOU ’ V E GOTTA FEEL IT TO HEAL IT The Egg The Pool Smile for the Camera You Do You Sink or Swim The Strategy of Struggling Busy Bees To Do or Not to Do Liar, Liar, Mind on Fire Fraudulent Feelings Opposites Do Not Attract An Apple a Day Keeps Your Stress Right in Front of You Places, People, and Patterns Anticipation Station Slow and Steady Wins the Race It’s Time to Make Time Easy Does It How To Be Do Less Anxious Conclusion Resources & References About the Book Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Nathalie Lété's Enchanted World When the girl opens the book to read, all the birds gather and listen. Not to her voice, but to her spirit. Piece by piece, retrace the magic of Nathalie Lété's imagination and revel in her breathtaking colors and imagery.Featuring: 500 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 19 x 23 4/5

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Nathalie Lété's Enchanted WorldA morel, a pair of butter-yellow chanterelles, a beautiful speckled red agaricusin this budding grove of magic mushrooms, retrace the magic of Nathalie Lete's imagination, and revel in her breathtaking colors and imagery.Featuring:? 1,000 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 19 x 23 4/5

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Book SynopsisHave you ever seen something that wasn't really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed someone following you and turned around to find nothing? Hallucinations don't belong wholly to the insane. Much more commonly, they are linked to sensory deprivation, intoxication, illness, or injury. In some conditions, hallucinations can lead to religious epiphanies or even the feeling of leaving one's own body. Humans have always sought such life-changing visions, and for thousands of years have used hallucinogenic compounds to achieve them. In Hallucinations, with his usual elegance, curiosity, and compassion, Dr Oliver Sacks weaves together stories of his patients and of his own mind-altering experiences to illuminate what hallucinations tell us about the organization and structure of our brains, how they have influenced every culture's folklore and art, and why the potential for hallucination is present in us all, a vital pTrade Review‘Oliver Sacks is a neurologist, a man of humane eloquence, and a genuine communicator’ Observer‘Sacks writes, basically, adventure stories, accounts of voyages into the unexplained territory of the brain. In doing so, he reveals a landscape far more complex and strange than anything we could infer from our daily interactions’ Sunday Times‘Sacks is above all a clinician, and writes with compassion and clarity . . . The result is a sort of humane discourse on the fragility of our minds, of the bodies that give rise to them, and of the world they create for us’ Daily Telegraph‘In measured prose with a blessed lack of jargon, Sacks explores the ingenuity with which individuals cope with bizarre neurological conditions . . . humane, empathic, he is the doctor you would want’ Independent‘Oliver Sacks has become the world’s best-known neurologist. His case studies of broken minds offer brilliant insight into the mysteries of consciousness’ Guardian'Sacks is at his most engaging when he brings the ostensibly strange into the realm of normality . . . This is where Sacks triumphs. Not just in the clarity with which he teaches us about the obscure phenomology of the human brain, but in the light his writings casts on even our most ordinary experiences.' Daily Telegraph‘The king of pop-neurology reveals how almost all of us have hallucinations’ GQ‘It’s a feat to bring any specialty in medicine vividly to life, and to do so without relinquishing the sensitivity and empathy that characterise the best doctors is something that few achieve. Oliver Sacks has managed it throughout his career . . . Affable, affectionate, respectful and smart, Sacks could be the David Attenborough of the human mind.’ Independent on Sunday'An enthralling, often guiltily comic insight into the pecularities the brain can conjure.' Irish Examiner'Oliver Sacks is a graceful, lucid and elegant prose stylist. Though perhaps above all, he is the witty, warm, humble and deeply compassionate explorer of how our brains influence our world . . . fascinating.' Lady'Hallucinations is an absorbing study of an exotic subject . . . Hallucinatory literature is either transgressive or presented as a search for enlightenment. This new volume sits elegantly between the two extremes and is more rewarding than either - a continuing investigation into what makes us human.' Literary Review'The greatest living ethnographer of those fascinating tribes qho live on the outer and still largely unchartered shores of the land of Mind-and-Brain.' Observer'A very human insight into what happens when our brains go awry.' Psychologies'Sacks writes in the the great tradition of literary doctors. He is humane, relaxed and amused, and loved a good anecdote.' Spectator'Startling and intriguing' Sunday Times‘No more enlightening science book has appeared this year . . . Miss this at your peril.’ Sunday Times Science Book of the Year 'A superb synthesis of the literature on these arresting, disturbing and sometimes terrifying phenomena, and a profound work of humanity.' TLS'Fascinating' * The Times *‘Wide-ranging, compassionate and ultimately revelatory . . . Hallucinations is the keystone of the amazing edifice that is this remarkable thinker’s oeuvre.’ Will Self, GuardianSacks's trip through the world of hallucinations - and his own LSD experiences - explains some of the mesmerising ways our brains can deceive us -- Best Books of 2013 * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThis collection of essays proposes that we don't need perfection to be happy. So long as we enter our relationships in the right spirit, we have every chance of coping well enough with, and even delighting in, the inevitable and distinctive wrongness that lies in ourselves and our beloveds.

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Book SynopsisArguably the most memorable speaker ever on the subject of love, Leo Buscaglia’s talks to earlier generations connected with millions. Remarkably, the content and messages of his talks remain as relevant today as they were when first delivered. Living, Loving and Learning is a delightful collection of Buscaglia's informative and amusing lectures, delivered worldwide between 1970 and 1981. This inspirational book is for all those eager to accept the challenge of life and to profit from the wonder of love. “An investment in life is an investment in change . . . When you are changing all the time, you’ve got to continue to keep adjusting to change, which means that you are going to be constantly facing new obstacles. That’s the joy of living. And once you are involved in the process of becoming, there is no stopping. You’re doomed! You’re gone! But what a fantastic journey!”

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Book SynopsisIt's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. But what if you focused on and played to your strengths instead? When you understand your strengths, you know what will make you fulfilled, happy and successful. It means you can become the best version of yourself as well as being confident about who you are. The Strengths Workbook is an eight-week programme that you can start anytime. If you want to become more energized and effective in life, work and relationships, this workbook is for you.

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Book SynopsisIn those times when we want to acquire a new skill or face a formidable challenge we hope to overcome, what we need most are patience, focus, and discipline, traits that seem elusive or difficult to maintain. In this enticing and practical book, Thomas Sterner demonstrates how to learn skills for any aspect of life, from golfing to business to parenting, by learning to love the process.Early life is all about trial-and-error practice. If we had given up in the face of failure, repetition, and difficulty, we would never have learned to walk or tie our shoes. So why, as adults, do we often give up on a goal when at first we don’t succeed? In his study of how we learn (prompted by his pursuit of disciplines such as music and golf), Sterner has found that we have forgotten the principles of practice — the process of picking a goal and applying steady effort to reach it. The methods Sterner teaches show that practice done properly isn’t drudgery on the way to mastery but a fulfilling process in and of itself, one that builds discipline and clarity.

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Book SynopsisIn this perennial bestseller, Seth challenges our assumptions about the nature of reality. He explains how the conscious mind directs unconscious activity and has at its command all the powers of the inner self. Included are excellent exercises for applying these theories to any life situation.

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Book Synopsis'Drunk Tank Pink' is a particular shade of pink. In 1979 psychologists discovered that it has an extraordinary effect: if you stare at it for two minutes, you dramatically weaken in strength. In this brilliant study of the strange recesses of our minds, Adam Alter reveals the world is full of such hidden forces that shape our every thought, feeling and behaviour – without us ever realizing. Some letters in product names make us more likely to buy them (nearly all successful brands contain a 'k' sound) We're more likely to be critical if we write in red rather than green biro Your first report at school can determine your future career Understanding these cues is key to smarter decision-making, more effective marketing, and better outcomes for our selves and our societies. Prepare for the most astounding and fast-paced psychology book since Blink and Predictably Irrational.Trade Review'Reading Adam Alter's book will change the way you look at our world.' -- Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational'I've read lots of books about how the brain can be tricked and how the things we think we see are not necessarily the things we are looking at. This is one of the best.' -- William Leith, Evening Standard'The best science book I've read all year...really provocative.' -- Malcolm Gladwell * New York Times *" A fantastic introduction to the wealth of weird and wonderful psychology research that is out there." * Focus magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe prevailing orthodoxy in brain science is that since physical laws govern our physical brains, physical laws therefore govern our behaviour and even our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless, goes the mantra; we live in a ''determined'' world.Not so, argues the renowned neuroscientist Michael S. Gazzaniga as he explains how the mind, ''constrains'' the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker has called ''his trademark wit and lack of pretension,'' Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology and ethics to show how incorrect it is to blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights into the physical mechanisms of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions, because responsibility is found in how people interact, not in brains.An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, Who''s in Charge? is a Trade ReviewGazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world -- Tom Wolfe. . . a wide-ranging and enjoyable exploration of how science interrogates the mind * The Economist *Gazzaniga is a towering figure in contemporary neurobiology. . . . Who's in Charge? is a joy to read * Wall Street Journal *Written by one of the broadest thinkers in psychology, Who's in Charge? is an intellectual feast -- Jonathan Haidt, author of The Happiness Hypothesis and The Righteous MindThis exciting, stimulating, and sometimes even funny book challenges us to think in new ways about that most mysterious part of us-the part that makes us think we're us -- Alan AldaGazzaniga stands as a giant among neuroscientists, for both the quality of his research and his ability to communicate it to a general public with infectious enthusiasm -- Robert Bazell, Chief Science Correspondent, NBC NewsBig questions are Gazzaniga's stock in trade. * New York Times *From one of the world's leading thinkers comes a thought-provoking book on how we think and how we act. . . . An exciting, stimulating, and at times even funny read that helps us further understand ourselves, our actions, and our world * CNBC.com, Best Books for the Holidays *

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Book SynopsisWork deadlines, to-do lists, family commitments, pressure to perform... Our frantic lives demand so much from us that we can often feel locked into a cycle of frustration, anxiety and stress, unable to tackle the tasks before us or see a way out of our habitual ways of thinking and doing things. Yet there is a way out. The simple mindfulness techniques at the heart of this book can help us lead a more creative and productive life - one that is isn''t governed by the chaotic pace of life. They also dissolve anxiety, stress and depression while enhancing mental resilience. The four week programme takes just 10-20 minutes per day.The easy-to-follow programme works by soothing and clearing your mind, allowing innovative ideas to take form and crystallise. This helps you to spontaneously ''see'' the solution to a problem, to conjure up new ideas, or to create works that have true insight and flair. The programme helps build the courage necessary for you to follow your ideas whereTrade ReviewIf you want to discover your creativity, and make more insightful decisions, then read this book - Professor Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford

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Book SynopsisDescribed as one of the best known life coaches in America, Martha Beck has demonstrated a rare gift for helping people who have gone off course to find their way back to rewarding lives. Now, in STEERING BY STARLIGHT, she describes the step-by-step process she uses with her private clients to help them fulfill their potential. Bringing together cutting-edge research in psychiatry, neurology, and related fields in an accessible, compassionate, and original way, Dr Beck reveals powerful new methods for solving the problems that beset ordinary people. Using her trademark wisdom, empathy, and engaging style, she connects you with personal coping strategies as she helps you overcome the alienation that is causing you to lose sight of your authenticity. Beck identifies three stages along the path to recapturing a satisfying life: ''The Stargazer'', ''The Mapmaker'' and ''The Pathfinder''. Whether it''s seeking better relationships, more focused career direction, the achievement of specific fitness goals, or a more harmonious lifestyle, STEERING BY STARLIGHT''s colourful anecdotes, case studies, and exercises will point the way.Trade ReviewBeck... is funny and an excellent writer * GUARDIANTHE JOY DIET/ Martha Beck *

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Book SynopsisIn the dawning age of brilliant machines, what will people do better than computers?It's easy to imagine a frightening future in which technology takes over the jobs that we now get paid to do, working more accurately and for barely any cost. Computers can already perform surgery, drive vehicles, write articles and do intricate legal work, so what hope will there be for tomorrow's workforce?Drawing on a wealth of research, Geoff Colvin uncovers the skills that will be in great demand as technology advances - and how they can be developed. In this new machine age, we shouldn't try to beat computers at what they can do. We'll lose that contest. Instead we must look to unlikely places, learn from the best, and cultivate the human abilities that make us unique.Trade ReviewIn Humans are Underrated, Geoff Colvin makes the case that there is no point trying to beat machines at their own game. What makes people special is their inbuilt propensity for social interaction. We work well in groups — communicating, collaborating and, yes, empathising. Our best hope lies in what makes us most different from the logic-processors…in the softer side of human nature. * Financial Times *An intriguing book. Humans need humanness, so that's what will retain market value. Not that the argument's solely economic. It also helps explain, for example, why face-to-face interaction is so critical for wellbeing. Computers can (and probably will) take over or transform every human job, except one: that of being human. -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *As machines inexorably become ever more competent at doing machinelike things, interpersonal skills, irreplaceable skills of human interaction, will come to be recognized as being even more valuable than they've always been. This is an extremely important, highly practical, and indeed exhilarating book. -- Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPPBeautifully written and deeply researched, Humans Are Underrated is one of the most creative and insightful leadership books I have ever read. It is a triumph! -- Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize winning historian and author of Team of RivalsA powerful exposition of the strengths and limitations of technology in shaping our lives and addressing today's greatest challenges. More than ever, as Colvin demonstrates, we need people who embody the most human of qualities. An uplifting account of the enduring potential of humanity itself. -- Paul Polman, CEO, UnileverThrough a series of practical case studies and insights, Colvin clearly demonstrates that regardless of where the future takes us emotional intelligence will remain one of the most valuable human skills and the Human Element will remain a differentiator. -- Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and CEO, Dow Chemical CompanyGeoff Colvin's fresh take on how to respond to the rise of brilliant machines and the changing nature of work is as wise as it is inspiring. -- Dominic Barton, global managing director, McKinsey & CompanyA measured and comprehensive case for the edge that human beings will have over their titanium brethren in the future job market. Packed full of insightful research and case studies, Humans are Underrated makes a compelling case that people aren't surplus to requirements just yet. * Elite Business *A compelling insight into how the human brain can trump technology. * Engineering and Technology *Enlightening. The message here is ultimately a positive one for humanity. * Irish Times *Colvin gives all of us mortals hope. -- Luke Jonhson * Management Today *Captivating and convincing. I think this book will change the way people think about the future. Take time and read it. -- Alan Murray, editor at FortuneCorporate leaders often say, 'People come first'. True innovation is realized only when their actions match their words. -- Robert Greifeld, CEO, Nasdaq

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Book SynopsisA medical psychiatrist and founding member of the Jung Foundation explores a pivotal part of analytical psychology: encountering the self through individuation This book is about the individual’s journey to psychological wholeness, known in analytical psychology as the process of individuation. Edward Edinger traces the stages in this process and relates them to the search for meaning through encounters with symbolism in religion, myth, dreams, and art. For contemporary men and women, Edinger believes, the encounter with the self is equivalent to the discovery of God. The result of the dialogue between the ego and the archetypal image of God is an experience that dramatically changes the individual’s worldview and makes possible a new and more meaningful way of life.

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Book SynopsisA future-proof guide to rehumanising the workplace in order to bring about greater personal success and corporate productivity, from two global authorities in workplace mental health.In recent years, workplace toxicity, industry volatility, employee isolation and technology-driven change have threatened the psychological well-being of employees. The rise of quiet quitting has shown that when we can't flourish at work, both personal success and corporate productivity suffer.As we sit on the cusp of some of the most turbulent economic changes in history many of us wonder if we can not only survive but flourish in our careers.Based on the science of thriving, Tomorrowmind proves we can and provides essential plans and actionable advice for succeeding in the uncertain future of work. Build skills in resilience, foresight and creativity and help to cultivate workplace that fosters connection and meaning for yourself and your team. Engaging evidence shows how individuals, teams, and organizations that excel at these five key attributes will win in the whitewater of work every time. A timely and crucial guide that is destined to inspire generations of workers.Trade Review"Evolution didn't equip us to meet the rapidly changing demands of the modern workplace-so what steps can we take to be happier and more resilient in our work lives? Tomorrowmind draws on cutting-edge research and real-life examples to provide deep insights as well as practical suggestions for flourishing at work. It's an indispensable resource to anyone navigating today's uncertain world." --Gretchen Rubin, #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and host of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast"We are always told to live in the present. But the future holds our dreams, and may be the key to our happiness. In Tomorrowmind, Gabriella Kellerman and Martin Seligman masterfully navigate the newest science to show us how we can design our futures to thrive as individuals in work, relationships, and life."--Arthur C. Brooks, Professor, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and #1 New York Times bestselling author "In this profoundly important and timely book, Kellerman and Seligman provide a blueprint for how all of us can rise to the challenge of the brave new world of work. Tomorrowmind is a scientifically grounded and eminently accessible book that will entertain you, inspire you, and teach you how to feel connected and happy at work and beyond."--Sonja Lyubomirsky, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness"This book is a must-read guide to surviving and even thriving at work when there's potential for chaos around every corner. The skills in this book let you future-proof without leaving any part of you behind."--Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend"Kellerman and Seligman have written one of the most important recent books examining a multi-dimensional, yet practical approach to work in the modern world. For those seeking a deep dive into how to thrive amidst the challenges of the modern working world, start here. Well-researched, practical and timely...Tomorrowmind should be a must-read for the modern professional."--Shawn Achor, NYTimes bestseller of Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage"Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, educational theory, and medical research, they offer guidance on honing skills and perspectives to help individuals succeed in an ever changing work environment. The book is filled with exercises for building skills, acronyms for easy recall...and relatable anecdotes. The authors offer suggestions for businesses about how to make corporate cultures more supportive of workers. Even in an unpredictable, roiling future, the authors are optimistic that every worker can flourish. Practical, encouraging self-help for the workplace." --Kirkus Review

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Book SynopsisOrganized around a simple metaphor of a dipper and a bucket, How Full is Your Bucket? shows how even the smallest interactions we have with others every day profoundly affect our relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Co-author Donald O. Clifton studied the effects of positive and negative emotions for half a century, and he and his colleagues interviewed millions of people around the world. Their discoveries contributed to the emergence of an entirely new field: Positive Psychology. These same discoveries are at the heart of How Full is Your Bucket? Clifton, who also coauthored the bestseller Now, Discover Your Strengths, penned How Full is Your Bucket? with grandson Tom Rath. Written in an engaging, conversational style, their book includes colourful stories, 5 strategies for increasing positive emotions, and features an online test that measures readers' Positive Impact. How Full is Your Bucket? is a quick, breezy read. It will immediately help readers boost the amount of positive emotions in their lives, and in the lives of everyone around them. The book is sure to inspire lasting changes in all who read it, and has all the makings of a timeless classic.Trade Review"In this brief but significant book, the authors, a grandfather-grandson team, explore how using positive psychology in everyday interactions can dramatically change our lives." -- Publishers Weekly "A well-researched, strong, and compelling case for improving self-esteem, better relationships, and health ... this book is a short, sharp, 'how-to' guide." -- People Management magazine "Useful anecdotes that managers in particular should pay attention to." -- The San Francisco Chronicle "Wow! This little book is a treasure. It is chock full of wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice, rooted in solid research. It will change the way you look at your life, your work, and the world." -- Martin Walsh, Executive Director, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation "Powerful, captivating, and easy to read. This book's heartwarming message has a spiritual quality, yet it is grounded in decades of research." -- Lea E. Williams, Ed.D., Executive Director, National African-American Women's Leadership Institute, Inc.

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Book SynopsisFeatures two books: Emotional Intelligence - It argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, and that our emotions play a role in thought, decision making and individual success; and, Working with Emotional Intelligence - demonstrates that emotional intelligence at work matters twice as much as cognitive abilities such as IQ.Trade Review'An impressive argument that excellence is more than IQ' Daily Mail 'Goleman explores how to develop raw emotional intelligence into emotional competency, which in turn can be used to turn difficult situations into rewarding ones' Independent

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Book SynopsisIs happiness catching? Are your friends making you fat? Can your sibling make you smart? Is wealth contagious? Where is true love found? Does free will exist?Based on exciting discoveries in mathematics, genetics, psychology and sociology, Connected' is an innovative and fascinating exploration of how social networks operate. Think it''s all about who you know? It is. But not the way you think.Turns out your colleague''s husband''s sister can make you fat, even if you don''t know her. And a happy friend is more relevant to your happiness than a bigger income.Our connections our friends, their friends, and even their friends'' friends have an astonishing power to influence everything from what we eat to who we sleep with. And we, in turn, influence others. Our actions can change the behaviours, the beliefs, and even the basic health of people we''ve never met.In this brilliantly original and effortlessly engaging exploration of how much we truly influence one another. Pre-eminent sociTrade Review‘In the category…of works of brilliant originality that stimulate and enlighten and can sometimes even change the way we understand the world’ New York Times Review of Books ‘An illuminating account of the pervasive and often bizarre qualities of social networks…We like to think we are largely in control of our day-to-day lives, yet most of what we do, and even the way we feel, is significantly influenced by those around us – and those around them, and those around them.…The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail: their explanations of how the architecture of networks dictates their dynamics are compelling.…profound’ Michael Bond, New Scientist

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Dying to Be Me returns with an inspirational guide for sensitive people looking to fully harness their gifts of intuition and empathy in today's harsh world.Anita Moorjani astounded fans across the globe with her bestselling book about overcoming cancer and her life-changing near-death experience. Now she returns with Sensitive Is the New Strong, a powerful, heartfelt book on harnessing and fostering empathic gifts in today's difficult, fear-based world.Empaths not only sense other people's emotions, but also absorb them-sometimes to their own disadvantage, often leading to overwhelming sensory overload and feelings of confusion or low self-esteem. Their willingness to help and please others might make them prey to opportunists or cause them to give away more energy than they can afford. But Anita Moorjani argues that it's possible to turn this onslaught of emotional burden into a powerful tool. In a time when traits like sensitivity, kindness and compassion are sorely undervalued, Moorjani helps empaths-whether emerging or acknowledged-navigate obstacles they may face and identify what makes them unique. Finally, she teaches them how to claim their true powers as empaths, to be their most authentic selves, shifting their own trajectory and leading to shift the trajectory of the planet in a more conscientious direction.Filled with eye-opening personal anecdotes, insights from other empaths, meditations and self-affirming mantras, Sensitive Is the New Strong is an empowering book that demonstrates the positive power of sensitivity.'Never has a book resonated with me so strongly.' - You Magazine 'I highly recommend this book for all empaths and their loved ones.' - Jack Canfield, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series'Sensitive is the New Strong is the absolute truth of what it's like to live as an empath. It teaches us how to understand that our inherent sensitivity is not a liability, it's a strength.' - Christiane Northrup, MD and New York Times bestselling author of Women's BodiesTrade ReviewMoorjani teaches you to embrace your sensitivity and see it as a strength, and she shows you how to empower yourself and become the leader of your life, while showing us all how sensitivity is a valuable and needed component in our future evolution. I highly recommend this book for all empaths and their loved ones. * JACK CANFIELD, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series *Sensitive is the New Strong is the absolute truth of what it's like to live as an empath. It teaches us how to understand that our inherent sensitivity is not a liability, it's a strength. If you've ever been told to toughen up or just get over it, this book is for you. I believe that empaths are the new normal. And it's time that we finally learned how to step into the superpower that has always existed within. * CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP, MD and New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies *Fabulous insights on how to live from the heart by an empath like no other. Anita's views on six-sensory living, and thriving, with an emphasis on self-appreciation, are out of this world. This treasure is a love story, about you. * Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author of Infinite Possibilities *Anita Moorjani has done it again! Sensitive is the New Strong is a gorgeous and powerful field guide to the empath living in today's wild world. If you, like millions of others, struggle with emotional regulation, overwhelm, and holding healthy boundaries, get ready to feel truly seen... and to learn how to express gifts you may not even realize you have from a place of power and grace. * Laura Berman, PhD and author of Quantum Love *Whether you're an artist or an engineer, a homemaker or policy maker, Sensitive is the New Strong will catapult you beyond the casual speculation of what intuition and empathy can mean in your life, to reveal the practical steps that you can take right now to unveil the most intimate relationship that you'll ever experience-your relationship with yourself and your personal power. * Gregg Braden, New York Times bestselling author of Human by Design and The God Code *Sensitive is the New Strong is a book that provides YOU with ground-breaking information, tools, and exercises in understanding the challenges faced by empaths. You can learn how to protect your energy and thrive. A definite must read for empaths and their loved ones. * Nick Ortner, New York Times bestselling author of The Tapping Solution *Sensitive is the New Strong is a practical user's manual for the gifted empath who must learn to balance their inner world of thoughts and feelings with their outer material world. Anita Moorjani gives us the knowledge and the tools to free ourselves to live a more meaningful life. This book is for anyone who is courageous enough to feel. * Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times bestselling author of You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter *

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Book Synopsis''Ranging expertly across business, politics and the arts, Tim Harford makes a compelling case for the creative benefits of disorganization, improvisation and confusion. His liberating message: you''ll be more successful if you stop struggling so hard to plan or control your success. Messy is a deeply researched, endlessly eye-opening adventure in the life-changing magic of not tidying up'' Oliver BurkemanThe urge to tidiness seems to be rooted deep in the human psyche. Many of us feel threatened by anything that is vague, unplanned, scattered around or hard to describe. We find comfort in having a script to rely on, a system to follow, in being able to categorise and file away. We all benefit from tidy organisation - up to a point. A large library needs a reference system. Global trade needs the shipping container. Scientific collaboration needs measurement units. But the forces of tidiness have marched too far. Corporate middle managers and governmentTrade ReviewRanging expertly across business, politics and the arts, Tim Harford makes a compelling case for the creative benefits of disorganization, improvisation and confusion. His liberating message: you'll be more successful if you stop struggling so hard to plan or control your success. Messy is a deeply researched, endlessly eye-opening adventure in the life-changing magic of not tidying up -- Oliver Burkeman[Harford's] best and deepest book -- Tyler CowenMessy masterfully weaves together anecdote and academic work * The Economist *Harford urges us to recapture our autonomy . . . fascinating . . . Harford's argument goes beyond aesthetics, resurfacing over and over in his engrossing narrative -- Maria Konnikova, author of The Confidence Game * New York Times *A profoundly stimulating canter through why we should all allow a little mess - but not chaos - in our lives, on our desks, and in our minds. A powerful expansion of Harford's previous excellent work, from a fascinating and contrasting viewpoint -- David HalpernIt's a very very good book, full of wise counterintuitions and clever insights * Brian Eno *A charismatic book . . . Few writers are better qualified to champion disorder and particularity . . . Harford is an elegant and dizzyingly catholic thinker . . . entertaining and insightful * The Times *Tim Harford's brilliant new book -- Viv Groskop * The Pool *Messy is a book filled with instructive stories in the manner of Malcolm Gladwell * New Statesman *Messy is an intelligent self-help book designed to cultivate greater tolerance for spontaneity, uncertainty, dissonance and diversity. Harford's evidence-based account transcends the cliches endemic to the genre - or refashions them anew * Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisThrough the compelling stories Dolly shares and the surprising science she reports, Dolly guides each of us closer to being the person we mean to be.Trade Review“Finally: an engaging, evidence-based book about how to battle biases, champion diversity and inclusion, and advocate for those who lack power and privilege. Dolly Chugh makes a convincing case that being an ally isn’t about being a good person—it’s about constantly striving to be a better person.” — Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg “Dolly Chugh helps us identify our ‘platform of privilege’ and guides us on how we can use this and other tools to create positive change. She encourages us to accentuate our strengths and to manage our weaknesses, and forces us to focus on being better and stronger in everything we do.” — Billie Jean King, social justice pioneer and tennis champion “Dolly Chugh has written the most important and actionable book on reducing bias that I have read. Using powerful and enduring findings from research on bias, she explains the reasons we fail to be the person we mean to be and provides prescriptions for managing the pitfalls of our humanness. This deeply personal book is a must-read.” — David Thomas, president of Morehouse College and author of Leading for Equity and Breaking Through “Dolly Chugh applies the power of a growth mindset to work on equity and inclusion at a time when it is much-needed. The Person You Mean to Be is essential reading.” — Carol Dweck, bestselling author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success “This is a book for anyone who thinks of themselves as a pretty decent human being but who knows, deep in their heart, they could be better. A cocktail of stories and science that gets you thinking and, more important, gets you acting.” — Angela Duckworth, founder and CEO of Character Lab, and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance “In authoritative yet accessible prose, social psychologist Dolly Chugh outlines how we can all make the indispensable shift from being ‘believers’ who live under the ideal of inclusion to being ‘builders’ who live up to that ideal. This book is both guide and gift.” — Kenji Yoshino, author of Speak Now: Marriage Equality on Trial; Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law, NYU School of Law “Never has an author made it so easy to see our blind spots and the downsides of our best intentions. Dolly Chugh’s brilliant lens reveals the invisible, uncomfortable truths of ordinary privilege, yet offers a light that inspires and guides each of us to be the moral, inclusive leader we hope to be.” — Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers and Rookie Smarts

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Book SynopsisPart of the TED series: When Strangers Meet Our lives are increasingly insular. We are in a hurry, our heads are down, minds elsewhere, we hear only the voices we already recognize and rarely take the effort to experience something or someone new. When Strangers Meet argues for the pleasures and transformative possibilities of talking to people you don’t know. Talking to a stranger pulls you into a shared humanity, it’s a source of creative energy, it opens your world, it cements your relationship to the places you live and work and play, it’s a beautiful interruption in the steady routines of our lives. Talking to strangers wakes you up. But who is a stranger? Many of us have a deep-seated belief that strangers are dangerous. That idea cripples us and prevents us from connecting with the wider world. Exploring the rich meanings that are conjured up in these experiences of fleeting intimacy, Stark renders visible the hidden processes by

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Book SynopsisBring peace into your present moment through the power of breath with Global Peace Ambassador Prem RawatBreath - it marks the beginning and end of life, it is the one thing shared by all human beings, and yet it is one of the most overlooked aspects of the human experience. What we take for granted actually forms the basis of our shared reality. Each breath we take signals triumph over death, our defiant presence in the world, our dedication to persisting.Global Peace Ambassador and New York Times bestselling author Prem Rawat asks us to pause and take a moment to revel in our breath, to wake up to this miracle of shared human experience. Only when we do so can we open ourselves to the possibility of peace-both inner and outer.Filled with intricate line drawings and flowing prose, Breath is a beautiful guide to finding harmony in each moment. Immerse yourself in the simple but profound power of breath to bring peace to your life.

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Book SynopsisIf you are seeking change and want to align with your highest purpose, the power is in your hands!2023 Nautilus Book Awards, Silver Award, Personal Growth & Self-Help (large press) Category2023 Book Excellence Award, Inspirational Category2023 Nonfiction Book Awards, Silver Award2022 The Global Book Awards, Silver AwardWinner of the 2022 International Book Award, Non-Fiction/Inspirational Category Many of us know we need a change, an overhaul of the way we “do” life. We feel the need to move forward but we aren’t sure where to place our feet to take those first steps. There are countless manuals for bettering our lives, but we crave something that will truly help us to change for the better once and for all. The Change Guidebook ends the search for self-help that works, serving as a life-long companion guide and resource to complement your life. It offers ten poinTrade Review“The Change Guidebook’s principles and practices are simple, easy to learn, and the results you will achieve with them are extraordinary. It is a must-read for anyone looking to be their best.” — Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be“The Change Guidebook is an exceptional tool for creating positive change and adapting to life’s challenges.” —former U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe“This guidebook is both transformational and transcendental. By providing the steps and tools to self-identify the problems, Elizabeth is offering herself as a fearless guide to an ultimate understanding and acceptance. Encouraging, delightful, important, and life-altering, this book uncovers who you are, and welcomes the person you’re waiting to become.” —Dr. Margaret Paul, cocreator of Inner Bonding“This book is the framework to help us craft a new way of moving through the world.” —Sheri Salata, former executive producer, The Oprah Winfrey Show, author of The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence and Transformation“We all aspire for growth, improvement, contentment—but we don’t know where to start. The Change Guidebook not only helps us start, but it leads us by the hand and by the heart through the entire process of change. We emerge from Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino’s inspirational book renewed and recharged. We are different than we were, different and better. More whole, more self-confident, more resilient, and more of who we always hoped we’d become.” —Dr. Harley Rotbart, professor and Vice Chair Emeritus, University of Colorado School of Medicine, author of No Regrets Living and Miracles We Have Seen“If there was ever a book needed in our present times, The Change Guidebook is it. Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino provides a concise guidebook for managing change for personal and professional development. Elizabeth will challenge you to think comprehensively while providing the resources necessary to help you effectively manage change.” —Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and chief visionary officer BNI (Business Network International)“Change is challenging, especially when you didn’t choose it. Support and guidance make the journey so much easier, and Elizabeth HamiltonGuarino provides that and more! Elizabeth’s excitement, experience, and enthusiasm in The Change Guidebook burst on every page. If you want to start changing now, The Change Guidebook will move you toward the introspection needed to get there. I highly recommend this excellent book full of life experiences of the author and other experts who have successfully navigated the waters of change.” —Dr. Nancy Mramor, award-winning author, psychologist, media expert“This is a fabulous book to guide anyone who seeks a change in herself or himself to create a change for the better in their life. An effort must be made for that. The author offers a clear, step-by-step approach to guide anyone wanting to make such a change. Brilliant!” —Sally Huss, author of The Importance of Living Happy and 100 children’s books“Allow Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino to show you the way to make or adjust to change in your life. The Change Guidebook gives you everything at your fingertips to start today and create your best life. Change is up to you and this guidebook is the best place to start!” —Kris M. Fuller, certified Master Coach and chief creative officer of the Best Ever You Network"Hamilton-Guarino guides readers through the process of developing new and better habits and includes a series of exercises designed to help readers define and manifest their goals." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisLEWIS HOWES grew up as an athlete. He played almost every sport in high school and went on to play football professionally. Howes then transferred his competitive nature from sports to business, building his podcast The School of Greatness into a global phenomenon and becoming successful beyond his wildest dreams. But his whole identity was built on misguided beliefs about what 'masculinity' was: dangerous, false ideas learned from teammates and coaches in locker rooms and stereotypes in the media. Like so many men, Howes grew up angry, frustrated and always chasing something that was never enough. At 30 years old, outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside, Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men, both young and old, wear. In The Mask of Masculinity, Howes exposes the nine masks that men wear to protect themselves - and the truth that lies beneath them. He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back from showing real emotion, and reveals how women can better understand the men in their lives. It's not easy, but if you want to love, be loved and live a great life, then you must make an odyssey of self-discovery. This book is a must-read for every man - and for every woman who loves a man.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE MILLION-COPY SELLING The Chimp ParadoxHow can we help our children:· become more resilient?· get over mistakes?· develop a positive outlook?And, what can we do to become better role models?Prof Steve Peters uses his Chimp Mind Management Model to help parents, teachers and carers understand the neuroscience behind unconscious beliefs and habits that may be silently guiding children's emotions, thinking and behaviours.The Silent Guides explores ten positive habits and many related themes taken from the children's educational book My Hidden Chimp.Prof Steve Peters helps challenge unhelpful behaviours such as:· being overly self-critical· fear of failure· low self-esteemTrade Review"It's the simplicity of his work that gives it power. If you want to master your mind, then Professor Steve Peters is the Mastermind." * Red Magazine *"He explores ten habits and suggests ways in which we can help children (and ourselves) towards positive ones. [...] I have really enjoyed this book, finding it helpful to have our brains and reactions explained in this way and finding the terminology useful, recognising and being able to talk about having a 'Chimp hijack'." * Juno Magazine *

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Book SynopsisYou get to choose the life you will live. Siri Lindley wanted to be a world champion triathlete…even though she didn’t know how to swim. She wanted to love and be loved…even though her father shunned her because she was gay. She wanted to savour every day and enjoy the life she’d made with her wife, her career, and her passion for horses…even though in November 2019 she was diagnosed with a rare—and usually fatal—form of acute myeloid leukemia. Every time Siri has faced what seemed impossible, she found a way to not only survive the situation, but to thrive within it. Today, she’s cancer free, a triathlon world champion, happily married, and one of the most popular coaches and motivational speakers in the world. Finding a Way is her life-giving guide for readers who are feeling stuck between the life they want to live and the life that they’re living now. This book gives you the tools and strategies you need to find a way through your struggles and on to triumph. You have everything you need inside of you to do this. You get to go first in deciding what story you want to live in any moment. You get to go first in deciding what is possible for you, what you are capable of, and what life’s challenges will mean for you. Let Finding a Way teach you how to rewrite the stories in life that you are living. Let Siri help you re-narrate those stories to bring out the best in you—to open the gates to a greener pasture where you can finally put down your armour, open your heart, and receive the gifts of love, joy, and fulfilment that you so deserve.Trade Review“Every time Siri has faced what seemed impossible, she found a way to not only survive the situation, but to thrive within it. Today, she's cancer free, a triathlon world champion, happily married, and one of the most popular coaches and motivational speakers in the world. Finding a Way is her life-giving guide for readers who are feeling stuck between the life they want to live and the life that they're living now. Her memoir, Finding a Way: Taking the Impossible and Making it Possible will gives you the tools and strategies you will need to find a way through your struggles and on to triumph. Siri's message to her readers is that 'You have everything you need inside of you to do this. You get to go first in deciding what story you want to live in any moment. You get to go first in deciding what is possible for you, what you are capable of, and what life's challenges will mean for you'. Finding a Way: Taking the Impossible and Making it Possible teach you how to rewrite the stories in life that you are living. You can re-narrate those stories to bring out the best in yourself and open the gates to a greener pasture where you can finally put down your armor, open your heart, and receive the gifts of love, joy, and fulfilment that you so deserve.” -- Midwest Book Review“In Finding a Way, Siri doesn’t just inspire you to overcome obstacles and live your best life, she teaches you how! She’s not just a teacher who knows how to do it, she’s a teacher who’s actually done it, and that’s one in a billion! In Finding a Way, Siri gives you the tools to turn the impossible into possible and design the life of your dreams.” -- Jamie Kern Lima, New York Times Bestselling Author, Believe IT and Founder, IT Cosmetics“In the telling of her heroic journey, Siri Lindley becomes a compass for the reader, a guide on the trail of life, a coach that inspires with clarity and strength for a happier journey.” -- Melissa Etheridge, 2x Grammy Award- and Academy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, and Musician“Want to come home to your truth? Reach for this book. Siri’s awe-inspiring journey and loving wisdom will guide your soul to calibrate to your true self.” -- Linda Wallem, Actress, Writer, and Producer. Writer and Producer for Nurse Jackie“Siri is a force of nature, I’ve never met another person like her. The energy she brings into every single day is unparalleled. But it’s her ability to share that energy and use it to lift up those around her that’s most admirable. I’m forever grateful for the impact she’s had on my life taking me from an average professional triathlete to multiple world champion achieving my every dream along the way.” -- Mirinda Carfrae, 4x World Champion Triathlete

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Book Synopsis'Life-transforming' Susan Cain, author of QuietSearching for happiness is overrated, learn to find meaning insteadThere is a persistent myth in our culture that in order to lead a fulfilling life we must pursue happiness at all times. In her groundbreaking work, Emily Esfahani Smith explains that it is actually the search for meaning that will bring fulfilment. She argues that meaning is all around us in vast untapped resources, and that the key is finding it in the right here, right now. Her inspiring TED Talk on the same topic has been viewed over a million times.To explore how we can change our lives for the better, she draws on the latest research in psychology, sociology, philosophy and neuroscience, as well as insights from figures in literature and history such as George Eliot, Viktor Frankl, Aristotle and the Buddha. She shows us how cultivating connections to others, identifying and working toward a purpose, telling stories about our place in the world, and seeking out mystery, can immeasurably deepen our lives. To do this she visits remarkable people and places, such as a tight-knit fishing village in the Chesapeake Bay, a dinner where young people gather to share their experiences of profound loss, and a drug kingpin who finds his purpose in helping people get fit. She explores how we might begin to build a culture that leaves space for introspection and awe, cultivates a sense of community, and imbues our lives with meaning.Trade ReviewAn intelligent page turner…illuminating…the book mounts a timely challenge * PROSPECT *Speaks to the yearning we all share for a life of depth and significance...Beautifully written and rigorously researched...reading it is a life-transforming experience * SUSAN CAIN, authof of Quiet *A beautiful book, full of hope. While drawing on the best scientific evidence, it also stirs us with powerful narratives of living full of meaning. * PROF RICHARD LAYARD, author of Happiness: lessons from a new science *Evidence-based and inspiring, this is a book I've been awaiting for a very long time. * ADAM GRANT, author of Originals *A powerful invitation to live a life that is not only happy but filled with purpose, belonging, and transcendence. By combining scientific research and philosophical insights with moving accounts of ordinary people who have deeply meaningful lives, Smith addresses the most urgent questions of our existence in a delightful, masterful, and inspiring way. * EMMA SEPPALLA, author of The Happiness Track *

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Book SynopsisImagine an age where the predictability of science and the wisdom of religion combine. Scientology is called a spiritual technology for a reason. Scientology provides tools to assist you to find your own answers to your questions about existence, your own truth about your life and you. The word Scientology comes from: Scio (Latin) 'knowing, in the fullest sense of the word', logos (Greek) 'study of'. Thus Scientology means 'knowing how to know'. Although modern life seems to pose an infinitely complex array of problems, Scientology maintains that the solutions to those problems are basically simple and within every man's reach. Difficulties with communication and interpersonal relationships, nagging insecurities, self-doubt and despair each man innately possesses the potential to be free of these and many other concerns. This book was designated by L. Ron Hubbard as the Book One of Scientology. It gives the basic philosophical principles of Scientology, and shows practical application how to improve conditions in life. It covers concepts like the relation of mind body and spirit, it gives you the analysis of what understanding consists of and how understanding can be mended or achieved, and all other essential concepts of this amazing study, merging science and spirituality.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful and deeply moving tale recounts educational psychologist Torey Hayden''s battle to unlock the emotions of a troubled and sexually abused child who, with the help of Hayden, was finally able to overcome her dark past and realise her full potential.Six-year-old Sheila was abandoned by her mother on a highway when she was four. A survivor of horrific abuse, she never spoke, never cried, and was placed in a class for severely retarded children after committing an atrocious act of violence against another child. Everyone thought Sheila was beyond salvation except her teacher, Torey Hayden. With patience, skill, and abiding love, she fought long and hard to release a haunted little girl from her secret nightmare and nurture the spark of genius she recognised trapped within Sheila''s silence. This is the remarkable story of their journey together an odyssey of hope, courage, and inspiring devotion that opened the heart and mind of one lost child to a new world of discovery aTrade Review“Torey Hayden deserves the kind of respect I can’t give many people. She isn’t valuable, she’s incredible. The world needs more like Torey Hayden.” – Boston Globe It has been a long time since you have read a book with the sheer emotional impact of One Child.” – New York Times “Page after page proves again the power of love and the resiliency of life.” – Los Angeles Times

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Book SynopsisWe are creatures of habit, living most of our lives automatically, in small worlds of more or less comfortable routine. But sometimes outside forces compel us to adjust, and sometimes we must make changes ourselves. What happens when change disrupts our lives? This book is the first in a trilogy which offers an insight unlike any other into the human mind and heart: how we are, how we break, and how we mend. It is about all of us, humbly figuring out how to live.Trade ReviewExhilarating, lyrical, consoling... His voice is pleasingly sardonic one of a peer who finds this stuff as difficult and disorientating as the rest of us -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *A book about human nature. It's crammed with ideas. It makes your head spin, in a good way -- William Leith * Spectator *Fascinating, profound, wonderfully well-observed... [How We Are] could change lives -- Bel Mooney * Daily Mail *An honest, self-searching voice, rich in images and characters' stories -- Antonia Macaro * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisA straightforward and accessible study of personal development and human consciousness, as seen through the lens of Eastern and Western therapeutic traditionsA simple yet comprehensive guide to the types of psychologies and therapies available from Eastern and Western sources. Each chapter includes a specific exercise designed to help the reader understand the nature and practice of the specific therapies. Wilber presents an easy-to-use map of human consciousness against which the various therapies are introduced and explained. This edition includes a new preface.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling self-help classic which, like The Secret and Law of Attraction, helps to bring you what you wish for, and is credited by Noel Edmonds for reviving his career and turning his life around.Trade Review'It's fantastic.' * Noel Edmonds *'It's a perfect creed for the age - no commitment but unlimited benefits... Anyone familiar with, say, Waitrose's Ocado grocery delivery service will also grasp the basics of Cosmic Ordering. You just write down what you want, set a delivery date and wait for it to arrive. What's more, there's nothing to pay.' * The Daily Telegraph *'Help the universe help you.' * The Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA toolkit of practical strategies for managing intrusive, negative self-talk and how you respond to it.Trade Review"Transforming Negative Self-Talk: Practical Effective Exercises is a winner. I strongly recommend it! . . . [A] precise, articulate, systematic application of change principles to a particular problem . . . . I have used some of these exercises both on myself and with clients and they worked well and quickly. Negative self-talk triggers a vast array of problems, so this book has wide appeal." -- Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter"Any who daily struggle with self-critical voices will appreciate this unique approach . . . . [A] pick for any psychology or self-help collection." -- Midwest Book Review"A clear and compelling book that provides many direct and helpful strategies for actively transforming inner experience . . . a gentle but powerful vehicle to help you build the kind of internal dialogue that makes meaningful change not only possible, but highly likely. Tell yourself you need to read this book—and be clever enough to follow the recommendation!" -- Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of Mindfulness and Hypnosis and Depression is Contagious"This book is a rare jewel. Andreas has a clear and brilliant writing style. Through a myriad of concrete examples, he guides the reader in how to effectively manage self-talk." -- Giorgio Nardone, psychotherapist and Founder/Director of the Center for Strategic Therapy

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Book SynopsisYour trusted guide to value yourself and break the patterns of codependency Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most comprehensive book on the topic to date. Written in plain English and packed with sensitive, authoritative information, it describes the history, symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency. The majority of the book is devoted to healing and lays out a clear plan for recovery with exercises, practical advice, and daily reminders to help you know, honor, protect, and express yourself. New to this edition are chapters on working the Twelve Steps to recover from codependency and how therapists/coaches/nurses are affected by codependency. Codependence is primarily a learned behavior from our family of origin. Some cultures have it to a greater degree than otherssome still see it as a normal way of living. Yet the costs of codependence can include distrust, faulty expectations, passive-aggressiveness, control, self-neglect, over-focus on others, manipulation, intimacy issues, and a slew of other harmful traits. Codependence causes serious pain and affects the majority of Americansnot just women and loved ones of addicts. Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers authoritative and trusted guidance on ways to raise your self-esteem, detach and let go, set boundaries, recognize healthy vs. dysfunctional relationships, overcome guilt and resentment, and much more. Helps you break the pattern of conduct that keeps you in harmful relationships Provides trusted guidance to create healthy boundaries, coping skills, and expectations Offers advice for eliminating feelings of guilt, blame, and feeling overly responsible Explains the difference between care-giving and codependent care-taking If you''re trapped in the cycle of codependency and looking for help, Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers trusted advice and a clear plan for recovery.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started on Overcoming Codependency 5 Chapter 1: Codependency Hurts 7 Chapter 2: Somebody Please Tell Me What Codependency Is 29 Chapter 3: Symptoms of Codependency 39 Chapter 4: Crossing De-Nile to Recovery 71 Chapter 5: So, Are You Codependent? 81 Part II: Breakthrough to Recovery — Healing Yourself 89 Chapter 6: Getting Started in Recovery 91 Chapter 7: What Made You Codependent? 99 Chapter 8: Healing Your Wounds — Freeing Your Self 121 Chapter 9: Welcome to the Real You 139 Chapter 10: Building Self-Esteem and Self-Love 155 Chapter 11: Finding Pleasure 177 Part III: Healing Your Relationships with Others 187 Chapter 12: Letting Go and Nonattachment 189 Chapter 13: Speaking Up 211 Chapter 14: Relating to Your Family, Friends, and Lovers 229 Chapter 15: Making Relationships Work 243 Part IV: Moving On and Maintaining Recovery 261 Chapter 16: Following Your Bliss 263 Chapter 17: Where to Get Help 277 Chapter 18: Working the Twelve Steps 285 Chapter 19: Maintaining Recovery 303 Part V: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Love Yourself 317 Chapter 21: Ten Daily Reminders 323 Index 329

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Book SynopsisCorinne Sweet is a leading psychologist, life coach, agony aunt, writer, broadcaster and lecturer, with over twenty-five year's experience.  She teaches in higher and adult education and runs a successful counselling/ coaching practice from home. She regularly writes for various publications, including The Guardian, The Independent and The Observer, amongst others. She has also presented on, TalkSPORT, and still appears regularly on many BBC and independent  radio stations. Corinne lives in North London.Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Part 1 Understanding the CBT viewpoint 1 How can I change my life with CBT? Time for change The change paradox Why CBT? How does CBT work? Introducing Mr Beck CBT: the popular theory Ideas at the heart of CBT: a taster Can CBT work for me? What would you really like to change? Setting goals Finally, making the decision to change So now the big question: is CBT for you? 2 Understanding what makes you tick Take a fresh look at yourself The CBT viewpoint Understanding how your thoughts tick You have your own unique point of view Resistance to change 3 Noticing your negative thoughts Spot negative thinking in everyday life Understanding emotions the CBT way Negative automatic thoughts Dysfunctional assumptions Core beliefs The forensic approach to your emotions Unhealthy emotions What to do with your Thought Record 4 Tracking and taming your ‘thinking errors’ A self-fulfilling prophecy Identifying 'thinking errors' Beck’s negative Cognitive Triad Top ten thinking errors 5 Testing yourself to get better Hot thoughts and triggers

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Book SynopsisFind your way into Mindfulness with this engaging and practical step-by-step guide that you can follow in your own time and in the comfort of your own home.Mindfulness training can change your life: recommended by the UK's National Institute for Health and Excellence and prescribed by the NHS, it helps you to experience less stress and anxiety, and to discover more joy and deeper sense of being in each moment. In just eight weeks, people who have learnt these simple and easy-to-follow methods describe how it gives them new zest for life and an increased courage to face whatever obstacles they come across.Michael Chaskalson is an expert instructor. His forty years of practical experience with Mindfulness have enabled him to create a do-it-yourself programme that brings a fresh ease to practising. Endorsed by bestselling author in the field, Mark Williams, this course is a unique hybrid of the two most popular approaches: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based CoTrade Review“Mindfulness in 8 Weeks is the manual for how to learn and practise on your own” – Ruby Wax “A great book for both novices and those familiar with mindfulness practice – I highly recommend it” – Mark Williams (Co-Author of the bestselling Mindfulness: A practical guide to peace in a frantic world) “The ideas and practices discussed here truly change lives” – Dr. John Teasdale, Co-Author of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression “As we campaign in Parliament and in government to raise awareness of the benefits of mindfulness training more generally, I hope this new book will open many more eyes to the great benefits that are so readily available with mindfulness practice” – Chris Ruane, MP

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Book SynopsisThe world is full of places that inspire and bring us joy: they might be exceptionally beautiful, resonant with history, untouched by civilisation or rich in memory. This is an atlas that gathers together some of the most enchanting and reinvigorating places around the world in order to heal and captivate, including beautiful destinations in Greece, Italy, Japan, America, Chile and Australia, to name but a few. We’re taken to the tops of mountains, solitary cliffs, elegant cities and also some less expected locations: airports, hydroelectric stations and meteorite craters. Great travellers have always known that travelling can broaden the mind; here we see how it can also heal it. A Therapeutic Atlas reminds us that the world is far broader and more inspiring than we tend to appreciate day to day. Tempting images are combined with short essays that discuss the power of particular places to help us with the difficulties of being human. We locate places that are therapeutic because they coax us out of familiar patterns of thought and liberate our minds. This is a book that can be read when travelling, as a real-life atlas, but as importantly, when travel is difficult, it reminds us that there is no place like home and the sanctuary of our own bed.

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