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Book SynopsisBruner argues that the cognitive revolution, with its fixation on a computational model of mind, has led psychology away from the deeper objective of understanding mind as a creator of meanings. Only by breaking out of the limitations of this model can we grasp the interaction through which mind both constitutes and is constituted by culture.Trade ReviewThe failure of the cognitive revolution to unravel the mysteries of the workings of the human mind as the creator of meanings is the starting point for Jerome Bruner’s Acts of Meaning. He argues that psychology should return to human concerns, especially the role of culture in shaping our thoughts and the language we use to express them… [He] seems to have read and assimilated everyone else’s ideas on the topics he discusses. He can—and does—allude to them in context, so that we are constantly rubbing elbows with the giants on whose shoulders he stands. Erudite and recondite, the text glistens with Bruner’s bold style. -- Dava Sobel * New York Times Book Review *Bruner again demonstrates his impressive range of interest as he proposes nothing less than to set the essential agenda for psychology today… Bruner aims his manifesto not at the behaviorists—he considers that struggle long since won—but at those members of his own cognitive party who have sold their souls to the computer… [He] describes how psychology can rededicate itself to the study of meaning and its formation. Having spent an illustrious career ascending the mountain, he now takes an elder statesman’s panoramic view… Those interested in the current debates in psychology will find [this] book provocative and stimulating. -- Paul Buttenwieser * Washington Times *An engaging, provocative, and knowing book. -- William Kessen * Contemporary Psychology *Acts of Meaning, written by one of the most distinguished thinkers in human development, is an insightful summary of the past trends in the field, and is, perhaps, a prophetic glimpse into the future. Bruner’s breadth of knowledge makes for thought-provoking and enjoyable reading for anyone interested in human culture. * Harvard Educational Review *[An] extended, contemplative essay on the role played by narrative in the construal of meaning. In [this] work, Bruner elaborates on the failure of cognitive science in abandoning ‘meaning-making’ for ‘information processing,’ and its attendant concentration on computational logic… Bruner, as one of the most influential psychologists of this century, makes an important statement well worth reading. * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments One The Proper Study of Man Two Folk Psychology as an Instrument of Culture Three Entry into Meaning Four Autobiography and Self Notes Subject Index Name Index

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Book SynopsisThe culmination of a lifetime of counselling, lecturing and writing, M. Scott Peck''s major work leads us to a deeper awareness of how to live rich, fulfilling lives in a world fraught with stress, worry and anxiety. Writing with a depth of understanding that comes with the seasoned perspective of age, Dr Peck continues the journey of spiritual growth that began with The Road Less Travelled, one of the most influential personal development books of modern times. To the famous opening line of that book - ''Life is difficult'' he now adds ''Life is complex''. But the greatest challenge, he reminds us, is to learn to deal with life''s conflicts, problems and paradoxes to find the true simplicity that lies on the other side of complexity. The journey to serenity and inner peace, Dr Peck writes, can only be made with increasing self-awareness and social awareness. There are no easy answers for complex problems. The work of learning and spiritual growth is hard. And yet he shows us that therTrade Review"a renowned book for giving people self-belief, changing the way you look at your life and the way you visualise what you want." -- Errol Brown * Express *

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Book SynopsisHow do we know if we're really the top dogs in brain power? Does our creativity stem solely from the right brain? From language to standing upright, composing music to lying, Michael Corballis uncovers our most common misconceptions and the fascinating habits and abilities that make us human.Trade Review'In A Very Short Tour of the Mind, Michael Corballis addresses some of the most basic questions about the mind, illuminating how the structure of the brain and its evolution over the ages shape how we think. His prose is witty, free of jargon, easily accessible to the general reader and a pleasure to read' Albert S. Bregman, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, McGill University'We're fortunate to have Corballis as our learned and charming guide on this all-too-short tour of the human mind' Steven Pinker'A wonderful, witty and lovely read. Corballis's writing kept me smiling all the way through' Maryse Lassonde, Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Montreal

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Book SynopsisThe rules of communication have changed. Standing out is no longer just an advantage, it's a necessity.You are your own brand now. And unless you learn how to shine you will be left behind. Recent research suggests that although extroverts don't succeed more, those who make an impact do.That's where charisma comes in.Charisma is often misunderstood as a natural gift which some have and others don't. In this revolutionary book, one of the world's foremost authorities on the topic, Owen Fitzpatrick,explains why charisma is simply an impression you create in the mind of others and offers you a simple approach to developing your own charisma.If you are looking to get a promotion, become a better leader, master public speaking, build your business, sell more, improve your love life, social life or networking skills, you need to be effective at engaging people, you need to be effective at branding yourself and influencing others. Charisma is a

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Book SynopsisMichelle Moroney, life coach and owner of The Cliffs of Moher Retreat, has been facilitating retreats for over 15 years, and has recognised the desires that connect us all. We want to be happy. We want to feel better. We want to get the most out of life. And we don't want to feel held back.To live a whole life we need to flourish mentally, physically and emotionally. But when we are caught in the cycle of day-to-day living, we can easily get stuck and find that while we thrive in some of these areas, in others we are badly organised, unbalanced and in need of review.The Life Audit is designed to help you take stock of the key areas of your life. By gently offering space to explore, contemplate and create new intentions that are in line with the life you want to live, it will help you move past blockages, and take you from where you are to where you want to be.

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Book SynopsisThis is it. The key to happiness is recognising that, yes, this is it. You're all you have to work with and this moment is the only one you have any control over. It took a while for Conor Creighton to understand this powerful concept. But once he did, his life changed forever.Conor Creighton came out of the womb chewing his fingernails. A chaotic childhood saw his default mode set to generally miserable', so he left home at 17, vowing never to return.The ensuing decades of disorder resulted in chronic anxiety. At rock bottom, he signed up for a ten-day silent meditation retreat. It was hell. His legs ached. His butt felt like it was on fire. His mind threw at him a never-ending collage of regrets, wants and realisations. Then, suddenly, for the first time in nearly twenty years, he felt calm as relief and, eventually, joy washed over him.He learned that meditation has just one goal: to recognise that this is it. There is no

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Book SynopsisOver many years working as a psychotherapist and clinical practitioner, Colman Noctor began to notice a pattern: no matter the issue mood, anxiety, eating, exercise or alcohol use problems occur when clients are doing too much or too little of something. Every one of his clients was in the 03 or 810 zone.In response, Colman has developed The 4-7 Zone to help you find the sweet spot between too much and too little to help you achieve balance and harmony. This life-changing method can be applied to every area of your life, helping you to become your own therapist and achieve a practical, sustainable rhythm

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Book SynopsisGetting to know yourself has never been easier.

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Book SynopsisEach of us is born with an inherent spiritual task, a sacred contract to learn to use our personal power responsibly, wisely and lovingly. World-renowned intuitive and motivational speaker Caroline Myss argues that we are most godlike, most powerful and most apt to increase our own power, when we act with true generosity towards others. For this new inspirational and spiritual teaching, Myss draws on her own experience and that of thousands of readers who wrote to her about their lives and the acts of kindness that transformed them. She includes stories of generosity, faith, emotional support and friendship and shows the many real ways that everyone has divine power and can act with it - indeed, MUST act with it. Coupling these stories with a dynamic new teaching about the innate physical/psychological/spiritual need we all have to do good - INVISIBLE ACTS OF POWER will give readers the power to harness the positive energies of hope and faith in a time of overwhelming negative news and

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Book SynopsisA handful of years ago, I moved with my wife to a house on a quiet street in a quiet town and lay quietly in a room for a long time.I used to love an adventure, but when I hit my thirties I started to become afraid of the world, until I was too frightened to even go outside at all . . . it was just me, my phone and my social media feeds. Doesn''t sound too healthy, does it? It wasn''t.Rob Temple runs the social-media empire Very British Problems from the comfort of his own sofa, but what happens when the four walls of your living room become your world?Everything goes wrong.In this hilarious and life-affirming memoir, Rob sets out to reinvent himself as an intrepid traveller, a bee-keeper and yogi, all to become a little less Bear (Pooh) and a little more Bear (Grylls). Along the way there are good days and bad days, but with each failed adventure and small triumph, Rob discovers how the mild-mannered and anxioTrade ReviewA refreshingly unpolished memoir that reads like somebody talking to you with an unfiltered voice. -- Sunday Express, S MagazineA wonderfully hilarious and life-affirming memoir ... If you're looking for an inspiring read to ease yourself back into normality after lockdown, or if you ever feel too anxious to accomplish something, Born to be Mild by Rob Temple should be top of your reading list. * Mail Online *Temple has a lovely turn of phrase and is a humourist in the classic British mode ... He has a distinctive voice and a genuine comic gift. * Daily Mail *Temple's easy style and self-deprecating wit light up the page * Sunday Business Post *

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Book SynopsisSimple techniques for bringing positivity, joy and balance into everyday lifeTable of Contentsdraft contents: 6-7 Introduction: What is happiness anyway? 8-11 Start Small: 7 things to do straight away There are so many things that you can do to bring greater happiness into your life straight away. Here are seven quick fixes to boost your mood: * come into the now * walk walk walk * smile booster * posture power/relax the body * find the positive 123 * listen to music * speed think [Harvard Princeton Study] 12-13 Chapter one opener: The happiness habit Take a look at the basic building blocks of wellbeing: good sleep, exercise, diet and more. Chances are that if one of these is under par, your happiness will be affected. 14-15 A positive start Those first minutes count 16-19 Checking in Self-awareness; making space; taking breaks and acknowledging transitions 20-21 Get outside How being in nature boosts mood [eg forest bathing] 22-23 Get active The link between exercise and happiness 24-25 Diet Healthy eating and moderate alcohol [including Positive Psychology research about cooking creatively] 26-29 Self care Time for nurture 30-31 Ditch the digital How not to be overwhelmed by social media 32-33 Relaxation exercise Wind down, destress 34-35 Sleep long and deep Prioritize rest, reap the rewards 36-37 Chapter two opener: The happiness toolkit Here are some proven skills and activities that can build your happiness quotient. 38-41 Meditation A different way to be in the world [two spreads] 42-43 What makes you happy Identify what works for you 44-45 Find the flow Hobbies that feed you, and micromastery 46-47 Creativity The joy that comes from self-expression 48-51 Mindful movement Relaxation and mind-body alignment [two spreads] 52-53 Journaling and writing Setting your emotions down on paper 54-57 Thoughts are just thoughts Common distortions in the thinking process, and how to recognize them 58-59 Chapter three opener: Finding meaning A happy life is a purposeful life. Purpose helps to sustain us through times of difficulty, and provides a thread of meaning. 60-61 Discovering purpose The Japanese concept of ikigai; challenge as a source of pleasure 62-65 Prioritising what matters Make a commitment, voice your wishes; aligning actions and dreams; the positive art of selfishness 66-67 Happiness and work Introducing joy into the working day 68-69 The money question Materialism and ease 70-71 The Goldilocks principle Finding a balance and a middle path 72-73 The virtue link Ancient wisdom on the benefits of ethics 74-75 Keep on learning Why you should never stop feeding your mind 76-77 Chapter four opener: Qualities of happiness Mind operates like a muscle, and it can be trained to incline towards positivity and away from negativity. Here are some of the qualities and attributes of happy people, and how you can cultivate them. 78-79 Positive thinking/optimism 80-83 Satisfaction and gratitude 84-87 Acceptance, patience and stoicism [Finnish idea of sisu] 88-89 Curiosity and interest 90-91 Openness to love and joy 92-93 Compassion and empathy 94-95 Chapter five opener: Embracing the shadows Negative emotions are part of life. It's an irony/contradiction but the more we accept and embrace our difficult feelings, the less they bother us and impede our happiness. 96-97 Primary and secondary pain Fighting our feelings doubles our difficulty 98-101 Self-criticism Redefining the inner voice/ACT, CBT strategies, embracing the imperfect (kintsugi), self-kindness 102-103 Anger The link to acceptance, ways for healthy expression 104-105 Fear and worry Learn to try, release worry 106-107 Grudges and bitterness Practice forgiveness - and let go of the small stuff 108-109 Envy and comparing Cultivate gratitude and goodwill 110-111 Hedonistic cravings How to surf past the urge 112-113 Reaching out Therapy and other support 114-115 Chapter six opener: The power of people Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Human beings are social creatures, so a key thing you can do to boost your happiness is to prioritize connection and community. Being alone, by choice or necessity, is also explored. Guidelines for the different ages and stages of life are discussed, and how and when (and when not to) help others who are unhappy. 116-117 Positive connections The three circles: family, friends, community 118-119 Trust, hugging and oxytocin Our physical connection with those we are closest too 120-121 Keep talking Why communication and conversation are essential; the art of positive speaking and listening 122-123 Letting go Saying goodbye to negative relationships; living with loss 124-125 The kindness connection How doing good does you good; volunteering, the wider world 126-127 Index 128 Acks

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Book SynopsisCultivate your inner power, resilience, and essential magic with Golden Mantras, a stunning deck and guidebook set from creator Destiny Taylor and illustrated by artist Cat Willett. Do you feel clouded by all of the perspectives shared on social media? Are you looking to tap into your own deeper power? Take your spiritual practice off of the internet and invite Golden Mantras into your home. This beautiful collection deck and guidebook set features 45 powerful affirmations-curated with intention. Allow the stunningly illustrated cards and inspiring guidebook to become vessels of inspiration and tools to help you further connect to your higher self and nourish the empress within. This set includes:Illustrated mantra cards. 45 illustrated mantra cards, enhanced with gold metallic ink. Companion guidebook with rituals and sample spreads. A 96-page, illustrated paperback guidebook describes the process of the cards'' creation and includ

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Book SynopsisDiscover the practice of candle magic, from rituals to spells, in this enchanted illustrated introduction. Expand your magical practice through the use of candle rituals and spells! This illustrated primer on the art of candle magic details all you need to begin a practice-or expand one you''ve already begun. From setting up an altar and honoring ancestors, to intention-setting and manifestation, candle magic offers mystics of all levels meaningful ways to deepen their studies. Learn to customize your own candle magic with sigils, spells, and more as you dive into the pages of this miniature volume.

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, beloved writer Layla Palmer shares her circuitous, hard-fought journey and the truth of a debilitating anxiety disorder. Filled with soul-suffusing stories, inspiring imagery, curative quotes, and restorative family recipes, this book helps you overcome adversity, be your whole self, build a place of belonging, and live fully alive.

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Book SynopsisOne of the best books I've ever read on practical resilience.Miriam Akhtar, positive psychologist and author ofWhat is Post-Traumatic Growth? BUILD YOUR RESILIENCE What do you do when life throws a curveball? Adversity is an inescapable part of life, but it's how you deal with it that really counts. Resilience is about using those challenges, however large or small, to reset your course and create the life you want. BOUNCE BACK FROM ANYTHING Real strength is not just about surviving hard times, but thriving despite the challenges. Using the latest research and advice from experts in the field of wellbeing and resilience,Psychologiesmagazine will help you: Feel more confident in your ability to overcome changeTap into and build on the inner resilience you already haveReact in a healthy way to problems and opportunitiesAvoid the common pitfalls that rob you of your strengthAdopt new techniques to help you start getting stronger today When life knocks you back, you need to tap into those reserves of strength and find a way to move forward again. You are strong, you are brave and you are about to take the first step. Essential reading for anyone who wants a step-by-step guide on how to challenge themselves and grow.Dr Tamara Russell, Director, Mindfulness Centre of ExcellenceTable of ContentsContents FOREWORDSuzy Greaves, Editor, Psychologies v INTRODUCTION 1 1: WHAT DOES REAL STRENGTH MEAN TO YOU? 7 Chapter 1 : What is real strength? 9 TAKE THE TEST: What does real strength mean to you? 28 Chapter 2 : How are you feeling right now? 33 TAKE THE TEST: How do you deal with adversity? 47 Chapter 3 : Moving towards real strength 53 TAKE THE TEST: How do you deal with uncomfortable feelings? 63 2: WHAT’S STOPPING YOU FROM BOUNCING BACK? 69 Chapter 4 : Are some people more resilient than others? 71 TAKE THE TEST: How resilient are you? 87 Chapter 5 : Tackling change 93 TAKE THE TEST : How do you react to uncertainty? 106 Chapter 6 : Strength robbers 111 3: HOW CAN YOU BUILD REAL STRENGTH? 131 Chapter 7 : Manage your emotions 133 Chapter 8 : The two Cs: compassion and connectedness 147 Chapter 9 : Building on your resilience every day 165 What Next ? 183 ABOUT PSYCHOLOGIES 185

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Book SynopsisA practical how-to guide to changing the way you think about your emotions Bestselling personal development author Gill Hasson is back with this pocket sized guide to dealing with your emotions.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Emotions 5 Knowing why we have emotions 6 Understanding the aspects of emotions 8 Understanding the positive intent of emotions 10 Understanding how emotions are related 12 Tuning into your intuition 14 Understanding non-verbal communication 16 Finding the words for emotions 18 Owning your feelings 20 Meeting emotional needs 22 Recognising beliefs and expectations about emotions 24 Understanding emotional triggers 26 Part 2: Managing Emotions 29 Having confident body language 30 Dialling down heightened emotions 32 Managing stress 34 Managing disappointment 36 Managing regret and remorse 38 Forgiving 40 Managing jealousy 42 Managing envy 44 Managing blame 46 Managing sadness 48 Managing embarrassment 50 Managing loneliness 52 Managing worry and anxiety 54 Managing anger 56 Managing guilt 58 Managing emotional eating and drinking 60 Managing criticism 62 Part 3: Developing your Emotional Intelligence 65 Practising positive thinking 66 Managing change 68 Having courage 70 Keeping an open mind: Being curious 72 Developing patience 74 Developing willpower 76 Making decisions 78 Accepting 80 Establishing boundaries and limits 82 Asserting what you want 84 Building confidence 86 Acting ‘as if’ 88 Part 4: Developing your Social Intelligence 91 Listening for feelings 92 Empathising 94 Managing someone’s disappointment 96 Being kind and considerate 98 Managing someone else’s anger 100 Motivating and inspiring 102 Making compromises 104 Delegating 106 Understanding and managing group dynamics 108 Shutting someone up. Nicely. 110 Managing the silent treatment 112 Giving criticism 114 About the Author 116 More Quotes 117 Useful Websites 118

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Book SynopsisHow is consciousness possible? What biological purpose does it serve? Why do we value it so highly? In Soul Dust the psychologist Nicholas Humphrey, a leading figure in consciousness research, returns to the front-line with a startling new theory. Consciousness, he argues, is nothing less than a magical-mystery show that we stage for ourselves inside our own heads. This self-made show lights up the world for us, making us feel special and transcendent. Tightly argued, intellectually gripping and a joy to read, Soul Dust is a keenly anticipated book that provides answers to the deepest questions. It dovetails the ''hard problem of consciousness'' with the matters that obsess us all - the fear of death, how life should be lived. Resting firmly on neuroscience and evolutionary theory, it is an uncompromising yet life-affirming work that never loses sight of the majesty and mystery of consciousness. Trade Review'His book is not only thoroughly enjoyable but genuinely instructive too ... he has some really interesting and original ideas about consciousness' Alison Gopnik. * Alison Gopnik *'I find the argument rather beautiful, and plausible ... it has the added merit of foregrounding the wonderfulness of the world' New Humanist. * New Humanist *'Humphrey has laid out a new agenda for consciousness research' Michael Proulx, Science. * Science *'A delightful and thought-provoking tour de force' Simon Blackburn. * Simon Blackburn *'A beautifully written and highly original essay ... Humphrey wears his learning lightly but Soul Dust introduces the reader to many of the dominant scientific and philosophical ideas about consciousness' Standpoint. * Standpoint *'It's exhilarating to see this crucial question about our existence answered with such intellectual breadth' Matt Ridley, Wall Street Journal. * Wall Street Journal *Table of ContentsInvitation. Coming-to Explained. Being 'Like Something'. Sentition. Looping the Loop. So What? Being There. The Enchanted World. So That Is Who I Am! Being Number One. Entering the Soul Niche. Dangerous Territory. Cheating Death. Envoi. Acknowledgments. Notes. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?About the Authors About the IllustratorBecome a Certified Positive Leadership Coach & TrainerBooks by Jon GordonOther Books by Damon West

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Book SynopsisThe Next Big Idea Club, August 2023 Must-Read BookIn 2016, scientists proved that humans could see light at the level of a single photon. We are living in historic times when humans may look at the very fabric of the universe in a laboratory setting. Around the world, other recent discoveries about the senses are just as astounding. It turns out we can hear amplitudes smaller than an atom, smell a trillion scents, have a set of taste buds that can discern molecules of fresh water, and can feel through the sense of touch the difference of a single molecule. Fearfully and Wonderfully Made takes readers through their own bodies, delving into the molecular and even the quantum, and tells the story of our magnificent sensorium and what it means for the next wave of human potential. From the laboratories to the ordinary homes where these breakthroughs are taking place, the book explores our current sensory Renaissance and shows readers how they, themselves,

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Book SynopsisSarah Lloyd-Hughes is founder of Ginger Training & Coaching and is an experienced, energetic and empowering speaker, coach and writer working with individuals to support them in reaching their potential. She has taught thousands of people of all ages across three continents from professionals in India to young people in inner city London. Sarah's workshops are bursting with fun, practical and extremely powerful ways to improve your public speaking and she currently works with professionals wishing to become key people of influence in their field, supporting them to become passionate, authentic and inspiring speakers. .Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements The six qualities of an inspiring speaker 1 It starts with authenticity Part 1 Awareness Choose to avoid falling down a hole in your public speaking performance. 2 The causes of fear 3 Finding safety in the body 4 Expression in the body and voice Part 2 Empathy Gain the respect of your audience by focusing on their needs. 5 Preparing with empathy 6 Managing the crowd Part 3 Balance Understand which content makes the most powerful talk. 7 Compelling content – lessons from TED 8 Structure and the hero’s journey Part 4 Freshness Public speaking your audience will remember for ever. 9 Wonderful words and vibrant visuals 10 Ingenious interactivity Part 5 Fearlessnes Stepping boldly beyond your comfort zone to make your speaking sizzle. 11 Going beyond fear Part 6 Authenticity Returning to the core of you that’s naturally inspiring. 12 It ends with authenticity The road ahead Further resources References Index

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Book SynopsisDr Guy Lubitsh is a Chartered Organizational Psychologist with a sizeable track record working in the areas of organizational change, management and leadership development. He is a Client Director at Ashridge Executive Education/Hult International Business School and has extensive experience working at the highest levels of international companies in Europe and the Middle East.Dr Tami Lubitsh-White is a licensed psychologist in Anchorage, Alaska. She specialises in treating trauma and recently developed a model of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Her background in theatre enhances her work as clinician and a consultant with a touch of humor and playfulness. She works with people from all walks of life and is devoted to helping create healthy and supportive work environments and communities.

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Book SynopsisGaslighting.What it is, how you can spot it - and how you can break freeHe''s the charmer - the witty, confident, but overly controlling date. She''s the woman on your team who always manages to take credit for your good work. He''s the neighbour who swears you''ve been putting your rubbish into his bins, or the politician who can never admit to a mistake. Gaslighters are master controllers and manipulators, often challenging your very sense of reality. Whether it''s a spouse, parent, co-worker, or friend, gaslighters distort the truth - by lying, withholding, triangulation, and more - making their victims question their own reality and sanity. Dr Stephanie Sarkis delves into this hidden manipulation technique, covering gaslighting in every life scenario, sharing: Why gaslighters seem so ''normal'' at first Warning signs and examples Gaslighter ''red flags'' on a first date Practical strategies for coping How to co-parent with Trade ReviewA succinct, useful self-help guide to responding to an all-too-common but under-discussed personality type. * Publishers Weekly *Sarkis clearly knows her material inside and out... this book will bring gaslighting victims and survivors out of the darkness and into the light, helping them heal * New York Journal of Books *

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Book SynopsisSome people can get over anything. Doctors diagnose them with a rare form of cancer and they recover. They are viciously attacked and blinded yet pull through to start a successful business improving other people''s lives. They survive injury in the military, and campaign across the country to raise awareness about the emotional difficulties linked to combat service. These people bounce back from horrendous trauma that would emotionally and physically cripple most people. They flourish with renewed resolve to face any problem with grace and ease. Knowing how people in challenging circumstances such as these transition from ordinary to extraordinary gives us the knowledge to transform our own lives without first suffering trauma. Be Extraordinary reveals a life-changing formula that will lead us on the path to being extraordinary even when we encounter setbacks along the way. Jennifer Wild has discovered that overcoming adversity and becoming extraordinary tap

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Book SynopsisWho are we? Where is the boundary between us and everything else? Are we all multiple personalities? And how can we control who we become?From distinguished psychologist Robert Levine comes this provocative and entertaining scientific exploration of the most personal and important of all landscapes: the physical and psychological entity we call our self. Using a combination of case studies and cutting-edge research in psychology, biology, neuroscience, virtual reality and many other fields, Levine challenges cherished beliefs about the unity and stability of the self - but also suggests that we are more capable of change than we know. Transformation, Levine shows, is the human condition at virtually every level. Physically, our cells are unrecognizable from one moment to the next. Cognitively, our self-perceptions are equally changeable: A single glitch can make us lose track of a body part or our entire body, or to confuse our very self with that of aTrade Review"[Robert Levine] offers an intriguing set of examples of how frequently we experience multiple identities without recognizing them as such. . . . Out of these varied examples, Levine creates an engaging tapestry that illustrates how, often, what we think of as our fixed identity is an illusion. A provocative and convincing case of the malleability of what we think of as 'our self, which in reality is a multiplicity of characters' developed through time and circumstances." Kirkus Reviews"Robert Levine's exhilarating journey in his classic A Geography of Time is amplified and nuanced in his new enchanting search for multiplexivity of the self. Witty, wise and wonderfully entertaining reading from its opening challenging paradox to its inspiring closing. It is surely a "must read" now selection." Philip G. Zimbardo, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and author of The Lucifer Effect? "In this fascinating exploration of the human self, Robert Levine--one of psychology's great writers-blends mind-bending case stories (à la Oliver Sacks) with the insights of psychological science. Read this and prepare to have your self-understanding challenged and expanded." David G. Myers, Hope College and coauthor of Psychology, 11th Edition"Combining solid research with charming anecdotes, Levine has provided us with a wise, witty, and provocative analysis of the many selves we each walk around with but often fail to understand." Elliot Aronson, author of The Social Animal and coauthor of Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me)"From page one, Robert Levine opens a fascinating and thoroughly engaging window on scientific research on the self. His recounting of the science is state of the art while being spellbindingly human. Time and again, I wanted to shout 'yes, that's it!' I found this a deeply enriching and remarkably real book." Harry Reis, University of Rochester"Stranger in the Mirror is the most engaging book I have encountered in a long time. The content is thoroughly delicious and Robert Levine writes with compelling clarity." David Dunning, University of Michigan

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Book SynopsisHow the mind works -- everything from memory to emotion, navigation to creativity -- explained in nine extraordinary human storiesTrade ReviewThis wonderfully clear, fluent, eye-opening book explores what happens when the mind misbehaves: distance is distorted, memory plays tricks, people hear in colour and see in music. Helen Thomson is the science teacher you wish you'd had at school . . . The unruliness of the misfiring brain is what makes Unthinkable so fascinating and so frightening . . . Thomson's book repays careful reading. Don't skip the science to get on to the well-I-never case histories. You need both together. And when the doctors Thomson interviews conclude, at the end of their examinations, that they simply cannot explain the weird workings of the brain, it isn't a "dunno" of defeat, but of wonder * THE TIMES *A stirring scientific journey, a celebration of human diversity and a call to rethink the 'unthinkable' * NATURE *The beautifully written story of [those], whose maladies give us an insight into the brain, our most mysterious organ * TIMES, Science Book of the Year *Imagine turning into a tiger. Or getting permanently lost in your own one bedroom home. It sounds like the stuff of nightmares - but this is the engrossing subject of Thomson's exploration of extraordinary brains. With flair and empathy, the author sees her subjects in the context of their everyday lives, allowing us to marvel at their humanity . . . accessible, well researched, thought-provoking. Like The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Unthinkable offers us a wondrous array of rare and weird disorders...This lucid and compelling book not only celebrates the incredible machinery we call the brain, it's also full of insights and invaluable tips. Thomson tells us how to forge memories that never disappear; how to grow an alien limb. And don't forget to make an animal noise next time you turn off the gas hob - it'll help you remember you've switched it off later in the day. We are our brains, and they are stranger than we think * TATLER *Refreshingly personal... humane and often humorous * EVENING STANDARD *Exceptional... From seeing auras and turning into a tiger, to waking up 'dead' and being able to remember every single day of your life in vivid detail, award-winning science journalist Thomson investigates wondrously rare and strange brain disorders in this terrific debut. While acknowledging her debt to the late, great Oliver Sacks, Thomson sets out to do things t differently by meeting her nine subjects not in clinical environments but as they live their daily lives with extraordinary brains. Theirs are mystery stories, spellbinding and true." * BOOKSELLER, Science Book of the Month *By including both clear explanations of research and interviews with her subjects about their lived experience, Thomson shows how our own brains might try to make sense of the world in the same ways, with fun experiments to trick ourselves into hallucinating or even believing we've an alien limb * Press Association *Fun facts are what make popular science popular. Helen Thomson's first book has a ready supply of them, and she is good at giving them context . . . there is much of interest here * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *By including both clear explanations of recent research and interviews with her subjects about their lived experience, Thomson show how our own brains might try to make sense of the world * SCOTSMAN *Thomson brings intellectual rigour to each subject, discussing history, causes, treatment and more, in what amounts to an utterly fascinating romp around the nether regions of the human mind * Big Issue *By the end of her journey Helen Thomson had certainly persuaded me to see the world differently * Observer *

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Book SynopsisA smart, readable account of the unexpected scientific principles that drive success' – Financial TimesThe Formula is the groundbreaking book that reveals the indisputable scientific laws that turn achievements into success and shows how you can use them to your own advantage.In The Formula, Albert-László Barabasi, one of the world's leading experts on the science of networks, reveals the unspoken rules behind who gets ahead and why, and outline the five laws that govern this phenomenon and how we can use them to succeed.Drawing on Big Data research that covers everyone from the ace fighter pilot The Red Baron to graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat; Miles Davis and his recording of Kind of Blue to Marcel Duchamp and Tiger Woods, Barabasi shows why success can come at any time, as long as we are persistent, why in successful teams one person gets the lion's share of the credit and why the last interviewee almost always gets the job.Unveiling the scientific principles that drive success, and how to leverage them, Barabasi offers a new understanding of the very foundation of how people excel in today's society, and how to harness these principles for yourself.Trade ReviewA smart, readable account of the unexpected scientific principles that drive success * Financial Times *This is not just an important but an imperative project: to approach the problem of randomness and success using the state-of-the-art scientific arsenal we have. Barabási is the person -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, bestselling author of The Black SwanIt's rare that a book about success turns out to be such a page-turner, but there you go. File [The Formula] away with Freakonomics or Outliers -- GeekwireA fascinating new book -- Bloomberg BusinessweekA fun, fast, first-hand account of efforts to use big data to pull back the curtain on our collective dynamics. The Formula offers a rich tour of research on how relatively simple feedback forces channel our lives in surprising and counter-intuitive ways * Nature *An important book for us all to read. It weaves together meticulously researched historical context with more than a decade of Barabási's and other scholars' "eureka moments" and research findings to extract scientific principles and actionable insights for achieving success * Science *Table of ContentsIntroduction - Introduction: Success Isn't About You. It's About Us. Chapter - 1: The Red Baron and the Forgotten Ace Section - The First Law: Performance drives success, but when performance can’t be measured, networks drive success. Chapter - 2: Grand Slams and College Diplomas Chapter - 3: The $2 Million Urinal Section - The Second Law: Performance is bounded, but success is unbounded. Chapter - 4: How Much Is a Bottle of Wine Worth? Chapter - 5: Superstars and Power Laws Section - The Third Law: Previous success x fitness = future success. Chapter - 6: Exploding Kittens and Sock Puppets Chapter - 7: The Ear of the Beholder Section - The Fourth Law: While team success requires diversity and balance, a single individual will receive credit for the group’s achievements. Chapter - 8: Kind of Conventional, Kind of Innovative, Kind of Blue Chapter - 9: The Algorithm That Found the Overlooked Scientist Section - The Fifth Law: With persistence success can come at any time. Chapter - 10: Einstein’s Error

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times bestseller, Where's My Happy Ending? asks the questions you've always wondered: What is ‘happily ever after’? How do you make love last? Is there such a thing as ‘the one’?Maybe you’ve just had a first date with ‘the one’, maybe you’ve been married for ten years. Either way, it’s hard to know if they’re really meant to be by your side until you both wear dentures. In this book Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson, co-founders of the Mother Pukka website and authors of the Sunday Times bestseller Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life, set out to discover what it takes to make it to forever, by asking our greatest questions about love.They ask a former sex-worker and her ex-gigolo husband, celibate monks and free-loving hippies. They ask people who never wanted kids and people who have loads of them. They speak to couples, throuples and singles; gay, straight and anywhere in-between.And in asking these questions, they are forced to confront their own relationship after a decade of marriage. Join Anna and Matt on a searingly honest, belly-laugh inducing journey through love and relationships, social media and small children, expert advice and everyday exasperation, as they navigate the muddy waters of modern romance.Trade ReviewAs entertaining as it is instructive . . . Surprisingly funny and touching. * Evening Standard *Wise and funny * Stylist *As a divorced single mother, thank God there is none of that smug, married-couple twattery in this book. I loved it. -- Jane Garvey, BBC presenterThe honesty, wit and wisdom in this book makes it a joy to read. There’s a genuine drive to get to the bottom of our often questionable romantic philosophy. It’s painful and funny – and painfully funny. -- Emma FreudThey both write and engage with the reader so playfully and willingly. There’s such intimacy and lightness at the same time that there’s intensity and great substance. This is a delightful book that takes us into the depths of the modern human condition. An essential psychological exploration. -- Charlotte Fox Weber, Head of Psychotherapy at The School of LifeFunny, emotional, brilliant. -- Katie Piper * Psychologies *The book is a hoot – hilarious and heartfelt; Anna and Matt have done it again. I didn't know how much I needed to read this, a book that goes deep into the nitty gritty, beyond the Disney lies and "They Lived Happily Ever Afters". As someone about to get married, I absolutely loved this, and will keep it firmly on my bookshelf to remind me that life and love can be messy and hard, but it doesn't mean we're doing it wrong. -- Emma GannonThis book made us laugh, cry and remember where it all started for us. In a garage. With the smell of petrol in the air. Memories! -- Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Founders of Shagged, Married, Annoyed.A glorious mix of writing that’s both painfully honest and painfully funny. -- Ellie TaylorThis book left me laughing so very hard and equally blubbing with tears, often within a few pages. I've never read anything that so perfectly captures the questions we all have about family and life and happiness, and that leaves you with such an uplifting finish that you want to go and hug all your loved ones harder than ever. -- Jools OliverFantastically unsmug -- Woman’s Hour

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times bestseller, Where's My Happy Ending? asks the questions you've always wondered: What is ‘happily ever after’? How do you make love last? Is there such a thing as ‘the one’?‘As entertaining as it is instructive . . . Surprisingly funny and touching.’ - Evening StandardMaybe you’ve just had a first date with ‘the one’, maybe you’ve been married for ten years. Either way, it’s hard to know if they’re really meant to be by your side until you both wear dentures. In this book Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson, co-founders of the Mother Pukka website and authors of the Sunday Times bestseller Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life, set out to discover what it takes to make it to forever, by asking our greatest questions about love.They ask a former sex-worker and her ex-gigolo husband, celibate monks and free-loving hippies. They ask people who never wanted kids and people who have loads of them. They speak to couples, throuples and singles; gay, straight and anywhere in-between.And in asking these questions, they are forced to confront their own relationship after a decade of marriage. Join Anna and Matt on a searingly honest, belly-laugh inducing journey through love and relationships, social media and small children, expert advice and everyday exasperation, as they navigate the muddy waters of modern romance.Trade ReviewAs entertaining as it is instructive . . . Surprisingly funny and touching. * Evening Standard *Wise and funny * Stylist *As a divorced single mother, thank God there is none of that smug, married-couple twattery in this book. I loved it. -- Jane Garvey, BBC presenterThe honesty, wit and wisdom in this book makes it a joy to read. There’s a genuine drive to get to the bottom of our often questionable romantic philosophy. It’s painful and funny – and painfully funny. -- Emma FreudThey both write and engage with the reader so playfully and willingly. There’s such intimacy and lightness at the same time that there’s intensity and great substance. This is a delightful book that takes us into the depths of the modern human condition. An essential psychological exploration. -- Charlotte Fox Weber, Head of Psychotherapy at The School of LifeFunny, emotional, brilliant. -- Katie Piper * Psychologies *The book is a hoot – hilarious and heartfelt. As someone about to get married, I absolutely loved this, and will keep it firmly on my bookshelf to remind me that life and love can be messy and hard, but it doesn't mean we're doing it wrong. -- Emma GannonThis book made us laugh, cry and remember where it all started for us. In a garage. With the smell of petrol in the air. Memories! -- Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Founders of Shagged, Married, Annoyed.A glorious mix of writing that’s both painfully honest and painfully funny. -- Ellie TaylorThis book left me laughing so very hard and equally blubbing with tears, often within a few pages. I've never read anything that so perfectly captures the questions we all have about family and life and happiness, and that leaves you with such an uplifting finish that you want to go and hug all your loved ones harder than ever. -- Jools OliverFantastically unsmug -- Woman’s Hour

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Book SynopsisOne of the Evening Standard best diet books for 2021.SMALL CHANGES, BIG RESULTS.You don't need a fad diet. You don't need to sign up to a slimming club. You don't need to replace carbs, sugar, pizza, burgers or fry ups with bland alternatives.This is the simplest, easiest way to lose weight.To lose weight you need to reduce your calorie intake. You can do that AND enjoy what you eat. Graeme Tomlinson - nutrition coach and founder of phenomenal Instagram account, The Fitness Chef - shows you how a few small adjustments to your favourite recipes can significantly reduce calories. With 100 mouthwatering, lower-calorie versions of the most popular recipes Graeme's 700,000+ followers love, this book will enable you to regularly enjoy your favourite foods and still manage your weight for the rest of your life.

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Book SynopsisIn a series of 50 accessible essays, Adrian Furnham introduces and explains key theories around clinical and developmental psychology, behaviourism, society and personality, cognitive psychology and individual differences.From understanding emotions to detecting perception, Freud's psychosexual stages to the placebo effect, 50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important psychological concepts in history.

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Eckhart Tolle—a guide to mastering self-awareness through direct experience rather than old presumptions or harmful thought patternsThrough decades of martial arts and meditation practice, Peter Ralston discovered a curious and paradoxical fact: that true awareness arises from a state of not-knowing. Even the most sincere investigation of self and spirit, he says, is often sabotaged by our tendency to grab too quickly for answers and ideas as we retreat to the safety of the known. This "Hitchhiker’s Guide to Awareness" provides helpful guideposts along an experiential journey for those Western minds predisposed to wandering off to old habits, cherished presumptions, and a stubbornly solid sense of self. With ease and clarity, Ralston teaches readers how to become aware of the background patterns that they are usually too busy, stressed, or distracted to notice. The Book of Not Knowing points out the ways people get stuck in their lives and offers readers a way to make fresh choices about every aspect of their lives—from a place of awareness instead of autopilot.

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Book SynopsisAmericans boast the largest waistlines in the world, suffering from epidemic levels of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Britain is not far behind and other nations with first-world affluence are all wrestling to varying degrees with this problem too. Even countries in the earlier stages of industrialization are starting to get caught up in the battle of the bulge. Despite the fact that we are all, on average, quite overweight, our cultural media promotes a "cult of the thin and beautiful". All of us are bombarded with images and messages all day that lead many to unhealthful obsessions with the shape of their bodies. At best, these body-image issues can be unpleasant and distracting from the goal of being healthy and happy. At worst they can lead to serious mental health problems like body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) or eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia nervosa.This revised edition of a classic workbook presents a complete approach to dealing with body image issues. It includes new evidence that confirms the effectiveness of its cognitive behavioural approach. The book presents new discussions of cosmetic surgery, weight loss, and other body-fixing options, as well as information for persons with physically disfiguring conditions. A major shift in this edition orients this book with others grounded in the tradition of mindfulness and acceptance.

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Book SynopsisA guide to the art and practice of contemplative beholding (the act of being still and quiet), which together with a companion image website will encourage readers on a journey of encounter and reflection.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a functional taxonomy to see, understand and manipulate the roots of life's conflicts. You will have the background, the principles, and a collection of tricks to manage and ideally avoid dangerous conflicts. You may not realize that your reactions to conflict are subconscious, scripted, and for the good of the group. Once recognized, you can take actions that will reduce your chances of being caught up in conflicts. After reading this book, you can never go back. Even if you refuse to admit how often your monkey brain has controlled your life, escalations leading to conflict will never again be invisible to you.Trade ReviewA manual of advice born of long experience with violence...Unpleasant but useful information, particularly for those who routinely come in contact with highly aggressive people. Kirkus Concise, helpful, and well-organized, this is strongly recommended reading for those interested in learning to verbally de-escalate violence. Foreword Reviews Like the Post-it(R) note, Conflict Communications is something you never knew you needed but cannot live without. The materials are straightforward and easy to apply, yet profoundly insightful. Once you begin to recognize the patterns that Miller describes within yourself and others it will forever change the way you interact. Armed with this new information I was able to resolve a longstanding deadlock on a $168M contract in less than two hours. It's amazingly powerful and wholeheartedly recommended. -- Lawrence Kane, Sensei; Sr. Leader, ITI Strategy, Sourcing, and Asset Management at a Fortune(R) 50 company; best selling author A set of extremely effective tools for predicting, avoiding, and managing conflicts. -- MAJ Gregory Postal, MD ...a priceless skill... -- Jack Hoban Should be mandatory reading... -- Tony Blauer, Blauer Tactical Systems Breaks out of the martial arts and law enforcement genre... -- Jeffrey Cooper, MD, Emergency Physician, Tactical Physician, 6th Dan, Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate The standard by which others [writing] on the subject shall be judged. -- Steve Perry, New York Times bestselling author, Shadows of the Empire Won't just help your relationships, it just might save your life. -- Alain B. Burrese, JD

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Book SynopsisStrengthsExplorer offers a fun, simple way for adolescents to discover and develop their talents. Designed for kids ages 10 to 14, the StrengthsExplorer program starts with the Clifton Youth StrengthsExplorer assessment—a series of questions that identifies each child’s three strongest emerging talents. StrengthsExplorer also comes with an adolescent-focused workbook and a parent guide.

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