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Book SynopsisHa llegado el momento de que aprendas, de una vez por todas, a independizarte de la ansiedad.Y si te dijéramos que, gracias a este libro, nunca más tendrás ansiedad? No te lo creerías, a que no? Nosotros tampoco. CHILL.Pero lo que sí te vamos a decir es que llevamos mucho tiempo creyendo que algo como este libro hacía falta en las librerías y en las casas de nuestros lectores. Decimos algo porque esto que tienes delante no es solo un libro, es toda una aventura interactiva desarrollada por uno de los mayores expertos en ansiedad del momento, Ferran Cases.Con CHILL comprenderás la ansiedad gracias a la vida de tres jóvenes que luchan con ella, personificada en un enigmático cuarto personaje llamado Angie. Pero no solo eso, sino que en cada historia encontrarás ejercicios terapéuticos, consejos, herramientas y trucos del equipo de psicólogos de Bye Bye Ansiedad, vivencias de personajes famosos, un espacio psicológico exclusivo para ti, y mucho más.+ de 25 retos tenísticos y repleto de datos y curiosidades.CHILL transforma la gestión de la ansiedad en una experiencia creativa y enriquecedora, ofreciendo a los jóvenes las herramientas para entender y combatir la ansiedad de una manera tan educativa como emocionante.EJERCICIOS TERAPÉUTICOS QUE INCLUYE:1. Visualiza y destruye tu ansiedad2. La rueda de la vida3. Laberinto de respiración4. Hundir la flota5. Diseña tu miniespacio de calma6. Caminata de mindfulness7. Fiesta de confeti de miedos sociales8. Diario de hábitos y estados de ánimo9. Transforma tus preocupaciones en arte10. Fiesta de tus logrosY mucho más...A qué esperas para destrozar tu ansiedad?

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Book SynopsisEvery day millions of people struggle with psychological and emotional problems. The Stressed Sex sets out to answer a simple, but crucial, question: are rates of psychological disorder different for men and women? The implications - for individuals and society alike - are far-reaching, and to date, this important issue has been largely ignored in all the debates raging about gender differences. Now Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman present a ground-breaking combination of epidemiological analysis and evidence-based science to get to the bottom of what''s really going on. They discover which mental health problems are more common in men, and which are seen most often in women. And, in a finding that is sure to provoke lively debate, they reveal that, in any given year, women experience higher rates of psychological disorder than men. Why might this be the case? The Stressed Sex explains current scientific thinking on the possible reasons - and considers what might be done to address theTable of ContentsPREFACE; REFERENCES

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Book SynopsisThis book is essential for those who are prone to high-achieving, self-starting, and perfectionistic actions; people who relentlessly, persistently, and determinedly pursue their dreams, goals, and aspirations; people who hold their high standards, principles, and values close to their heart.Chapter by chapter, you will learn acceptance and commitment skills to harness the power of perfectionism and high-achieving behaviors while living the life you want to live. You will learn how to be yourself, keep your fears in perspective, and do meaningful things without dwelling for hours on the different ways to make things right, postponing things because they aren't ready, struggling for days with rumination, anxiety and stress, or wrestling periodically with harsh criticisms.This book will show you how you can give your best, work hard, and push yourself when you deeply care about things without sacrificing your well-being, hurting your relationships, or compromising your hTrade Review"This book is an incredible resource for anyone struggling to balance their drive for high achievement with their wellbeing and relationships. Underpinned by behavioral science, Dr. Z. invites you to consider when to follow perfectionistic actions and when to disentangle from them. She shows you chapter by chapter how to play the workability game while building a fulfilling life. This is my go-to text for any person that wants to learn how to make their high standards work for them over the long term."Jonny Say, ACT and Compassionate-focused Therapist"This fabulous book teaches you how to live a vital and meaningful life while pursuing the high standards that you find important and without losing yourself in the process. Using Acceptance and Commitment skills, Dr. Z. provides you with a compassionate frame to make sense of your perfectionistic actions, keep them in check, and do what works. You will learn to lean into your values and make room for anxieties and fears of being a failure, without losing your drive to achieve."Kim Rockwell-Evans, Ph.D., OCD and Anxiety Specialists of Dallas"In a relatable, compassionate, and clear way, Dr. Z. deconstructs a complex topic. Grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), she guides you through the nuances of perfectionism and teaches you how to go beyond the labels of good and bad or right and wrong, so you can create a values-driven and workable relationship with perfectionistic actions. A must read for anyone that wants to harness the power of high achieving actions while living a fulfilling life!" Michael Heady, LCPC; Co-Director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland "This book is vital for anyone who has wrestled with holding themselves to high personal standards while at the same time drowning in the overwork and overwhelm that such high standards bring. It’s a practical guide that digs into why it’s so hard for high-achievers to step back and let go, and how to embrace progress over perfection to live a calmer, less anxious, and happier life. It’s a book that I will absolutely recommend to all of my self-confessed perfectionist clients, colleagues, and friends."Ellen Jackson, Workplace and Coaching Psychologist, Podcaster"If you’re suffering from the chronic stress and strain of perfectionism, help is at hand. But this not just any old help. This is wise, practical, realistic help, based not on pop psychology, but solid science. Within these pages, Patricia Zurita Ona will guide you, with great wisdom and compassion, in breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism, and building a life of freedom and fulfilment. You’re in good hands. Enjoy the journey."Russ Harris, Author of The Happiness Trap"This is another wonderful book by Dr. Z. It is really going to help many of my clients." Dr. TreegoobTable of ContentsSECTION I What’s Wrong With Caring Deeply?1 Why Bother With This Book?2 Doing Things Perfectly Makes Sense!3 Others Are Wrong, You’re Right4 Flipping the Coin5 All Types of High-Achieving ActionsSECTION II Unpacking Your Personal History6 How Come You Care So Much?7 The Many Shades of Fear8 Mistakes, Errors, Flaws9 A Special Type of Fear10 Mental Rubrics11 Personal NarrativesSECTION III Harnessing the Power of High-Achieving and Perfectionistic Actions12 The Future of Caring Behaviors13 What Are Your Precious Values?14 Does It Really Matter?15 Important Questions, Important Answers16 One Year From Now17 "Doing Things Right" Is the Right Thing to Do, at Times18 What Game Are You Playing?SECTION IV The Workability Game19 Learning About It20 Playing It21 Committing to ItSECTION V Pause and Play22 The Great Escape23 Fleeting Feelings24 Seizing and Freezing25 Overly Protective Friends26 To Buy or Not to Buy?27 Hold Them Lightly, Really! 28 99 Percent 29 This-Or-That Thoughts 30 Minding and Unwinding 31 Mini-Me Stories 32 Terrible Feelings 33 Pleased to Meet You! 34 Plus and Minus 35 Don’t Go Down the Rabbit Hole! 36 Daring to Be Kind! 37 Vulnerabilities or Liabilities? 38 Less Chasing, More Choosing 39 When-Then Thoughts 40 Tough Choices Need Kindness SECTION VI Onward and Upward! 41 Messy Moments 42 Living With Not Knowing 43 Undoing Decidophobia 44 Tackling Procrastination 45 Tough Love! 46 Let’s Move 47 To Quit or Not to Quit 48 Finding Your Rhythm 49 Little Tidbits 50 Sweet Contradictions 51 Sugarcoating Moments 52 O-VER-RE-SPON-SI-BIL-I-TY 53 Doing Less, Living More

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Book SynopsisFreud's enduring appeal, as a thinker and as an individual, extends to both general readers and professionals. This highly readable biography, the first in English since 1998, addresses current issues in psychoanalysis, philosophy, gender studies, and social theory from a Freudian perspective, and illuminates the life of the man himself.Trade Review'This is a brilliant book that combines psychoanalytic thinking and intellectual history to demonstrate that Freud remains central to current debates not only in psychoanalysis, but also in cultural theory, philosophy and gender studies. With his expertise in psychoanalytic theory, Joel Whitebook elucidates the development of Freud's thinking and presents a radically new way of reading him. He appropriates insights from feminism, pre-Oedipal theory, and clinical experience with non-neurotic patients to transform our picture of the founder of the field. When one focuses on early development, the maternal presence and the repudiation of femininity, Freud no longer appears as another dead white male, but as a vital thinker whose ideas have important consequences for the contemporary world.' Christine Anzieu-Premmereur, Director of the Columbia University Psychoanalytic Center's Parent-Infant Program, and member of the New York Psychoanalytic Institute and of the Société Psychanalytique de Paris'Whitebook has written a distinctive kind of intellectual biography, with a rich and complex agenda, which is far from reproducing those already available. He offers a perspective on Freud that incorporates new developments in psychoanalytic thinking and integrates psychoanalysis with broader philosophical trajectories. The result is outstanding: a biography with intellectual force that captivates its reader.' Sebastian Gardner, University College London'Despite all attempts to bury him, Freud remains the ultimate revenant, haunting the twenty-first century at a time when all the best efforts to outgrow our self-incurred immaturity have come to naught. Drawing on his sustained experience as a practicing psychoanalyst and deep immersion in contemporary theory, Joel Whitebook shows how relevant many of Freud's ideas remain. By linking critical elements of Freud's thought with crucial aspects of his life - his vexed relationship with his mother, troubled friendships with Fliess and Jung, ambivalent response to war, and ruminations on mortality - he offers a fresh and insightful reading, neither excessively pious nor reductively dismissive, of a thinker we are only beginning to understand and from whom much is still to be learned.' Martin Jay, Sidney Hellman Ehrman Professor of History, University of California, Berkeley'With the clinical acumen of an analyst and the intellectual rigor of a philosopher, Joel Whitebook gives us a Freud for our disenchanted but perhaps a bit wiser times. Never minimizing the greatness of the thinker or the magnitude of his achievement, Whitebook makes extensive and judicious use of the recent scholarly critiques of the man and his work, as well as of the expanded scope of psychoanalysis that has deepened, augmented, and where necessary corrected Freud's own inaugural discoveries and formulations, pursuing his inquiry with Freud's own ideal of the relentless pursuit of the truth. In the resulting brilliant study of the intertwining of the life and the work, we recognize a very human Freud with outsized gifts and equally outsized flaws and limitations, neither idealized nor condemned for his very real but comprehensible weaknesses and blind spots, but understood in the light of analytic neutrality in the best sense.' Robert Paul, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Emory University, Atlanta'The distinguished psychoanalytic scholar and analyst Joel Whitebook's lively new intellectual biography of Freud gives us a strikingly plausible view of its subject. With special attention to Freud's tangled family circumstances in childhood, Whitebook evokes a figure of the 'dark enlightenment,' committed to the ideal of scientific inquiry yet fully aware of the irrationalities, even the pre-oedipal ones, to which the enquiring mind is subject. Whitebook reads this attitude in relation to Freud's personal and professional 'break with tradition.' He also engages with the feminist critique of Freud by pursuing the theme of 'the missing mother,' the absence of women as protagonists in any of Freud's key dramas being, in his view, a submerged but haunting presence occasioned by the disappearance or 'psychological death' of his earliest caregivers. This book is well worth promoting to the top of the queue on anyone's Freud reading list.' Paul Fry, William Lampson Professor of English, Yale University'Joel Whitebook presents to us an extraordinary new biography of Freud. In contrast to the classical biographies he is in a position to use our current psychoanalytic knowledge on the early development of the child and the early mother-child relationship to show the development of Freud's personality and his theoretical work in a new light. The missing of the maternal dimension in the unfolding of his ideas was one of the most important consequences of Freud's early traumatic experiences for his thinking. With his profound psychoanalytic and philosophical knowledge, great empathy and integrative strength Whitebook brilliantly describes the central motifs, the creative ways and also the wrong tracks in the development of Freud's theoretical thinking, confronting it with critical issues in contemporary psychoanalysis and philosophy … His book is a masterpiece.' Werner Bohleber, author of Destructiveness, Intersubjectivity, and Trauma: The Identity Crisis of Modern Psychoanalysis and editor of Psyche'Whitebook is fascinating on the historical theme of 'the break with tradition' both in 19th century intellectual life and in Jewish history.' Jane O'Grady, Daily Telegraph'An elegant foray into the man and his mind … rich and illuminating.' Lisa Appignanesi, The Guardian'At almost 500 pages and supported with extensive footnotes, the book is a treasure trove for readers who want to better understand one of the most significant and prolific minds of the last 150 years.' Mike Phelps, Simply Charly (www.simplycharly.com)'… it should be mandatory reading for graduate students in the field of psychiatry.' C. D. Quyn, San Francisco Book Review (www.sanfranciscobookreview.com)'… strongly argued, well-informed … a sensitive account.' Stephen Frosh, Jewish Chronicle'The book is a readable, enjoyable and well-documented biography of Freud that summarizes current scholarship, and makes good use of recently published archival materials.' Metapsychology'This book is more than merely a descriptive path through Freud's life. More accurately, it is a case study of Freud's life using the ideas that Freud pioneered. Many sources are traditional and historical, but Whitebook also expertly incorporates recent publications in the area of Freud studies - whose emergence shows no sign of abating.' Choice'Professor Whitebook is an insightful scholar and a remarkably readable writer and he has skillfully steered his way between the hagiographers and the 'Freud bashers'. He always has an eye for the telling detail.' The Quarterly Review''Does the world need another biography of Sigmund Freud?' Perhaps no longer, for Whitebook has covered an extraordinary amount of territory. What one is left with upon closing the covers of this 'intellectual biography', it should be further noted, is something more than an identification of the sociocultural milieu in question, something more than a drawing out of the interrelation of the life and work of the subject, and something more than a comprehensive investigation into the historical implications of each: one is left, whether or not it was the author's intention, with an ever deepening sense of compassion for one of the greatest thinkers, founders even, of the modern era.' Lois Oppenheim, Journal of the American Psychoanalytic AssociationTable of Contents1. Wandering Jews - from Galicia to Vienna; 2. Freud's Bildung; 3. Science as vocation; 4. Starting out in Vienna; 5. A theoretical excursus; 6. 'Dear magician'; 7. Becoming the first psychoanalyst; 8. Jung and the Counter-Enlightenment; 9. Exorcising the 'Odium Jungian'; 10. 'What is painful may none the less be real' - loss, mourning, and Ananke; 11. Making sense of the death instinct; 12. Leaving heaven to the angels and the sparrows - Freud's critique of religion; 13. Late Freud and the early mother.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an engaging overview of life in the digital realm that will benefit scholars, students, and general readers. A founder of the cyberpsychology field, John R. Suler offers insights for improving wellbeing online, highlighting principles about identity management, online relationships, social media, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and media overload.Trade Review'Professor John R. Suler is acknowledged as the world's leading expert in cyberpsychology and the founder of the discipline … [His] treatment creates a powerful argument for the consideration of cyberpsychology as a unique and valuable discipline in its own right, and is groundbreaking in this regard … His transdisciplinary vision is reflective of the discipline itself, and therefore the content will likely resonate with those of us who are immersed in this subject and those who are interested in discovering it. John's elegant writing style, especially the narrative and historical aspects of the book, should delight anyone with an interest in technology and psychology while providing professors and students in all the fields that interface with the digital world a coherent and informed overview of cyberpsychology.' Mary Aiken, Director, Cyberpsychology Research Centre, from the Foreword'John Suler's long anticipated follow-up to his groundbreaking The Psychology of Cyberspace is finally here - and it's well worth the wait. Exploring what it means to be human in this digital age, Suler smartly captures the challenges facing us as we integrate and translate our analog lives - and even our relationships - into digital. This is thought-provoking reading, setting a new standard as the reference for exploring and understanding our complex, ever-evolving interactions with technology.' John M. Grohol, Founder and CEO, PsychCentral.com'In Psychology of the Digital Age, Suler profoundly reviews cyberpsychology and provides thoughtful understanding of emerging human nature in the context of innovative social technologies, while suggesting interesting psychodynamic views on contemporary psychology. In a creative way, [he] offers a unique and fresh look at the psychological dynamics of numerous behavioral and emotional phenomena characterizing digitally immersed individuals, virtual social environments, and psychological interventions enabled online.' Azy Barak, University of Haifa'John Suler is a pioneer in the rapidly evolving field of cyberpsychology. This book integrates his groundbreaking work over the past two decades. Psychology of the Digital Age explains the diverse nature of online environments and how we form identity and communicate via text and photographs, and the intimate power of online relationships. The book looks at online communication and shows us how our online experiences help us grow, learn, and self-actualize.' Dr Kimberly S. Young, Founder and Director, Center for Internet Addiction Recovery'… Psychology of the Digital Age is a comprehensive and subtle exploration of the various ways that online technology is disputing norms of interaction, behaviour and identity. Professor Suler has done an excellent job of setting out a clear framework for future discussion and exploration of these subjects in a way that will be beneficial and fascinating to both professionals and laypeople, and to whom it is highly recommended.' Gareth SouthwellTable of ContentsList of figures; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction: newborns in evolution; 1. Cyberpsychology architecture; 2. Presence: be here now; 3. The dynamic digital psyche; 4. The disinhibited self; 5. Electrified relationships; 6. Other than you think: interpersonal perceptions; 7. Text talk; 8. Image talk; 9. I, avatar; 10. One of us: groups and communities; 11. Change and excess; 12. Addicted or devoted; 13. The digital deviant; 14. Synthesized realities and synthesized beings; 15. Electric therapeutics; Conclusion: research and the researcher; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Ape that Understood the Universe is the story of the strangest animal in the world: the human animal. It opens with a question: How would an alien scientist view our species? What would it make of our sex differences, our sexual behavior, our child-rearing patterns, our moral codes, our religions, our languages, and science? The book tackles these issues by drawing on ideas from two major schools of thought: evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory. The guiding assumption is that humans are animals, and that like all animals, we evolved to pass on our genes. At some point, however, we also evolved the capacity for culture - and from that moment, culture began evolving in its own right. This transformed us from a mere ape into an ape capable of reshaping the planet, travelling to other worlds, and understanding the vast universe of which we''re but a tiny, fleeting fragment.Trade Review'In The Ape that Understood the Universe, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams provides a masterful account of how the mind and culture evolve. Stewart-Williams is an exceptionally good writer, a witty and learned guide through challenging but exciting terrain that includes psychology, biology, anthropology, philosophy, and animal behavior. The Ape that Understood the Universe is a rare accomplishment: equal parts intellectual exhilaration and beautifully crafted narrative. Read this book for its literary grace, and learn along the way why you are an ape that can understand the universe.' Todd Shackelford, Oakland University, Michigan'A great introduction to human nature - whether you're a member of our species or an alien scientist puzzled by this planet's dominant life-form. Stewart-Williams shows how genes and memes entwine to explain our deepest concerns and our highest aspirations. This fun, easy-going, science-savvy book will make you smarter about your emotions, your relationships, and your society.' Geoffrey Miller, author of The Mating Mind, Spent and Mate'This is a highly imaginative (and solidly informed) book about the nature of human nature - who we really are. Stewart-Williams has a firm grip on the latest data in evolutionary psychology and cultural evolution, all elegantly woven into a fine narrative packed with provocative (and astute) ideas. It's an insightful, accurate and refreshingly amusing read.' Helen Fisher, author of Anatomy of Love and Why Him? Why Her?'An eloquent and elegant exploration of human nature in the light of evolution, illuminating many modern social and political dilemmas.' Matt Ridley, author of The Red Queen and Nature via Nurture'If you hate the idea of selfish genes, this book should change your mind. With vivid examples and fascinating evidence, Stewart-Williams provides a powerful challenge to the 'culture is all' lobby. The best update of the gene's-eye view I have seen for a long time. This book will turn your view of human nature inside out and upside down.' Susan Blackmore, author of The Meme Machine and Consciousness: An Introduction'In The Ape that Understood the Universe, Steve Stewart-Williams takes the reader from first principles to a deep understanding of the evolutionary and cultural underpinnings of human behavior. Not only has Stewart-Williams produced a work of deep understanding, he has also produced one which is a real page turner. A twenty-first-century successor to The Selfish Gene.' Lance Workman, co-author of Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction'Although there are many books covering evolutionary approaches to the human mind and behavior, this is one of the best, in terms of its choice of topics, insightful coverage, knowledge of the subject-matter, and quality of writing. I enthusiastically recommend it both to those familiar with the area and to newcomers.' John Archer, University of Central Lancashire'This is a fantastically comprehensive, clear, and highly entertaining sweep of every important facet of evolutionary psychology. It does something other books do not do: it presents the opposing arguments to various evolutionary theories and then objectively lays out the evidence for why they don't hold up. If you want to debate the evolution deniers, this is the book for you. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand evolutionary psychology or understand it far better.' Amy Alkon, science-based syndicated columnist and author of Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence'The premise of Steve Stewart-Williams' magnificent contribution to the scientific study of human nature - an anthropologist from an alien planet visits Earth and tries to make sense of this bipedal ape called Homo sapiens - is one of those perspective-shifting thought experiments that results in readers gaining hitherto unknown insights into our peculiar species, and buries once and for all the fatuous blank slate model of humanity that discounts our deep connectedness to all other animals. A compelling read - I learned something new on every page.' Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic, columnist for Scientific American, Presidential Fellow of Chapman University and author of Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality, and Utopia'This book is nothing short of brilliant, unpacking both the profound and the ridiculous in our emerging picture of human nature and cultural evolution. We won't really be the ape that understood the universe until we understand ourselves, and Steve Stewart-Williams has drawn us an irreplaceable roadmap.' Baba Brinkman, Science Rapper'This is an engaging, intriguing, and ultimately most satisfying look into what the human mind can do and how it got that way.' G. T. Dempsey, Geolounge (www.geolounge.com)'My response to Stewart-Williams's book was 'Damn, this is good!' Frankly, whether you are [an] advocate or detractor you should acquaint yourself with this book - love it or loathe it you will learn a lot from reading it. And you will find that reading to be a captivating, page-turning, voyage of discovery. Stewart-Williams is not only an experienced evolutionary psychologist but also a talented and insightful writer with a memorable turn of phrase.' Lance Workman, The Psychologist“A strength of the book is its writing style. The book is written with verve. It's playful, lighthearted, crisp, fast-paced, and yet accurate and concise. A reader can distill the basic foundations and examples of evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory here while enjoying the ride (read), whether or not they believe in aliens. I would recommend this book over older popular treatments of evolutionary psychology, or, say, Dawkins's 1976 classic The Selfish Gene … If said aliens nabbed Stewart-Williams and this book, they would find a sharp, fun, contemporary, succinct overview that best represents evolutionary psychology and also covers the basics of cultural evolutionary theory.' Peter Gray, Human Nature'Stewart-Williams succeeds in exposing the oddities in our behavior that do, in fact, require explanation … The Ape that Understood the Universe is a thrilling review of our best explanations of human behavior at a time when such theories are under attack … for those who are open to having their politically correct preconceptions challenged, The Ape that Understood the Universe is a wonderful entry point into learning how the scientific method works - it doesn't care what you believe, nor what you wish were true.' Logan Chipkin, Aero'Simply put, The Ape That Understood the Universe is a thorough, readable, and indispensable guide to the human species and how it operates.' Robert Verbruggen, The American ConservativeTable of Contents1. The alien's challenge; 2. Darwin comes to mind; 3. The SeXX/XY animal; 4. The dating, mating, baby-making animal; 5. The altruistic animal; 6. The cultural animal; Appendix A: how to win an argument with a blank slater; Appendix B: how to win an argument with an anti-memeticist.

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Book SynopsisA revised and updated edition of the international bestsellerInspiring readers all over the globe to reimagine their future, this revised and updated edition of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 features new material to complement the classic text.Trade Review"Tina Seelig is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers at Stanford. Her book ought to be required reading. I wish I had read it when I was 20... and again at 50." -- Robert Sutton, Stanford University Professor and author The No-Asshole Rule "Anybody who wants to live an entrepreneurial life filled with purpose and passion needs to read this book. It's chockfull of practical tools and tips to bring out the best in each of us." -- Steve Case, Chairman of Revolution and The Case Foundation, and co-founder of AOL "Forget 20--This is the kind of stuff I wish I knew now... Tina is doing us all a big favor by giving us a roadmap to life!" -- Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop and author of Reality Check "Tina is the most inspirational creativity voice I know. Her book is much better than a whack on the side of your head. It's a whack on the side of your soul!" -- Geoffrey Moore, Author, Crossing the Chasm, Dealing with Darwin "Few people have done as much to champion innovative thinking as Tina Seelig. The principles in her book will surely spark new ideas. It is a must-read for the next generation of entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans alike." -- David Kelley, Founder IDEO "Wise, witty and packed with stories of those who are making a difference and some who are making a fortune...The only trouble is that you will need two dozen copies to give to everyone." -- Patricia Ryan Madson, author of Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up "This is a great guide to moving in more exciting, creative, and fulfilling directions, written by a person who is an expert at doing so. But if Tina Seelig had known any more when she was 20, the world probably could not now contain her. " -- Jim Adams, Author, Conceptual Blockbusting "Seelig is a sharp observer and a gentle and thoughtful writer. Recollections of her own circuitous career path, along with observations of behavior of friends, family, students and colleagues are fertile ground for her. -- Miami Herald "True, it's written by a woman (a Stanford University professor, no less), but this 'crash course in making your way in the world' is full of realistic tips that help put things into perspective." -- Sacramento Bee "It's almost impossible to read the first line of Tina Seelig's book and not grab pen and paper to jot down a river of pent-up ideas and possibilities ... A galvanizing document, [it] gives us -- more than anything else -- permission to develop our dreams." -- Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Book SynopsisInternationally recognized makeup artist and trailblazing entrepreneur Trish McEvoy reveals her revolutionary, proven system that teaches women everywhere at any age to achieve total beauty security and confidence in this inspirational full-color playbook that is part empowering manifesto, part comprehensive how-to guide.Thousands of women, both celebrities and private clients alike, have turned to Trish McEvoy''s proprietary system for applying makeup, and looking''and feeling''transformed. Now, millions of women will have the opportunity to access her secret method in one complete, gorgeous book that goes beyond the basic step-by-step makeup lessons. Trish understands the power of beauty security. A woman with a positive self-image, can-do attitude, and sense of grace and calm will get what she wants out of life, and then some. But it''s not so easy to cultivate these qualities. Trish has a simple, 4-part solution. And it surprisingly starts with leveraging just a few minutes a day in a unique way. Even the most time-starved woman can do this, with lasting results.Compiling all of her best wisdom, Trish begins with a passionate and persuasive argument that makes clear the importance of self-care, then offers specific strategies to transform yourself from the outside in. Infused with Trish''s trademark charisma, this motivational, must-have resource is filled with highly practical takeaways and tutorials that will equip you with the tools to face life at your most beautiful and self-assured. The Makeup of a Confident Woman includes over 200 full-color illustrations.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In these pages Jim Ryan distills several important questions we should all be asking ourselves-questions that promise greater clarity, compassion, wisdom, and in the end, fulfillment in our lives. Wait, What? is a welcome-and joyful-reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions." -- Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life? "Jim Ryan promises that asking five simple questions will bring clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and conviction. Why should we believe him? For one thing: he's right. Why should you care? Well, why not read the book-all in one sitting, as I did-and find out?" -- Angela Duckworth, author of GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance "This compulsively readable book is that rare work that will appeal to both the secular and religious reader alike-in fact, any reader interested in hearing wise advice from a charming (and funny) author, and, most of all, leading a meaningful life." -- James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything "This beautiful book describes how to ask questions of others and ourselves that lead to a deep understanding about what matters most in life. The lessons are timeless, providing powerful insights that are relevant in all parts of our lives." -- Tina Seelig, bestselling author of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20, inGenius, and Insight Out

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Book Synopsis A world-recognized authority and acclaimed mind-body medicine pioneer presents the first evidence-based program to reverse the psychological and biological damage caused by trauma.Filled with practical tools to alleviate stress, anxiety, fear, and sleeplessness.In his role as the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), Dr. Gordon has created and implemented what may well be the world’s largest and most effective program for healing population-wide psychological trauma. He and 130 international faculty have brought this program to populations as diverse as refugees from wars in the Balkans, the Middle East, and Africa; firefighters and U.S. military personnel and their families; student/parent/teacher school shooting survivors; and Native American children - as well as stressed out professionals, stay-at-home mothers, inner-city children, and people struggling with mental and physical

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“My twenties were some of the most chaotic, exciting, and influential years of my life. In The Rocket Years, Elizabeth Segran charts a road map that empowers readers to embrace the chaos of their twenties and harness it as a launchpad for the rest of their lives.” — Jennifer Hyman, cofounder and CEO of Rent the Runway “Within these pages is a fresh, fiery manifesto for believing in and harnessing our greatest potential from the get-go. A smart, impassioned, powerful read.” — Amber Tamblyn, actress and author of Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution “The Rocket Years is indispensable reading for twentysomethings. Elizabeth Segran offers hope—along with plenty of well-researched evidence—that we have incredible power to create interesting, meaningful lives. She offers a blueprint for building the life we want and, importantly, encourages us to be patient with ourselves when we hit inevitable roadblocks.” — Wajahat Ali, playwright and contributing writer for the New York Times “If only I’d had this book in my twenties. . . . Elizabeth Segran beautifully captures all the advice I wish I’d been told then and empowers me to continually reinvent myself throughout my thirties, forties, and the rest of my life.” — Jen Rubio, cofounder, president, and chief brand officer of Away “Elizabeth Segran busts the notion that our twenties are frivolous. Her brilliant book The Rocket Years takes one small step for life planning and one giant leap for helping each of us find joy and purpose in our careers and relationships.” — Scott Hartley, author of The Fuzzy and the Techie “A book about the importance of your twenties could have been a stressful read, especially for those of us looking at those years in the rearview mirror. But Elizabeth Segran leads us on a warm, encouraging tour of personal stories and academic research to reach big themes about how to live a rewarding life. My thirties will be the better for having read it.” — Ariel White, assistant professor of political science at MIT “Our biggest decisions—whom we love, what we believe, where we work and live—are largely shaped by our twenties. But rather than let these years speed by, The Rocket Years reminds us how much control we actually have.” — Michael Gill, research scientist at Facebook

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Book Synopsis“Simply the best book I’ve read on how to have those conversations. Unflinchingly honest, exceptionally well-reasoned and researched, there is so much to admire about Speaking of Race.”—Angela Duckworth, founder and CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of GritA Boston Globe Most Anticipated Fall BookIn this urgently needed guide, the PBS host, award-winning journalist, and author of We Need to Talk teaches us how to have productive conversations about race, offering insights, advice, and support.A self-described “light-skinned Black Jew,” Celeste Headlee has been forced to speak about race—including having to defend or define her own—since childhood. In her career as a journalist for public media, she’s made it a priority to talk about race proactively. She’s discovered, however, that those exchanges have rarely been productive. While many people say they want to talk about race, the reality is, they want to talk about race with people who agree with them. The subject makes us uncomfortable; it’s often not considered polite or appropriate. To avoid these painful discussions, we stay in our bubbles, reinforcing our own sense of righteousness as well as our division.Yet we gain nothing by not engaging with those we disagree with; empathy does not develop in a vacuum and racism won’t just fade away. If we are to effect meaningful change as a society, Headlee argues, we have to be able to talk about what that change looks like without fear of losing friends and jobs, or being ostracized. In Speaking of Race, Headlee draws from her experiences as a journalist, and the latest research on bias, communication, and neuroscience to provide practical advice and insight for talking about race that will facilitate better conversations that can actually bring us closer together. This is the book for people who have tried to debate and educate and argue and got nowhere; it is the book for those who have stopped talking to a neighbor or dread Thanksgiving dinner. It is an essential and timely book for all of us.

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Book SynopsisStart your journey to flourishing with wisdom from nature--a self love journal for every seasonWith the same soothing and sage insights from his beloved online channels where he is known as Garden Marcus, Marcus Bridgewater invites us all to journal on growth and transformation inspired by nature.Using the central metaphor of a tree, Bridgewater explores how to undergo personal transformation in our minds (the leaves), in our bodies (the trunk), and in our spirit (our roots). Just as a tree yearns to grow, so do we. But as Marcus makes clear, “writing a single journal entry and expecting your life to turn around is like asking for fruit from a tree you planted yesterday. Growth doesn’t just happen—it’s a never-ending process, something we should welcome and embrace.”In this beautiful self-care journal, we can discover powerful and healing practices organized by the seasons, each mirroring different stages of our growth process: SUMMER: learning how to pace and keep tempo FALL: opening ourselves to embrace transition and practice gratitude WINTER: taking time to rest, reflect, and prepare SPRING: discovering inspiration, keeping momentum Like the rings of a tree marking every year of growth, our journal can become a log of lessons learned throughout the seasons of our lives. Featuring journal prompts, activities, breathing and mindfulness exercises, and bite-sized bits of knowledge to help us slow down, experiment with new wellness practices, Seasons of Growth can lead us to find inner clarity, harmony, and peace.

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Book SynopsisPsychologist Dr. Meg Arroll offers a much-needed framework for recognizing and combatting the devastating cumulative effects of small everyday wounds—“tiny traumas”—that, like major traumas, can negatively shape our lives.Have you ever felt at a loss for an answer when asked: ‘How are you really feeling?” Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know something is definitely off. Microaggressions, challenging family relationships, toxic positivity, work and pandemic stress, gaslighting—these are just a few examples of what psychologist Dr. Meg Arroll calls “Tiny T” trauma. These tiny traumas can slowly build up inside of us, and if ignored for too long, can manifest in our lives as high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, binge eating, insomnia, broken relationships, and a host of other problems. While advice on healing from major trauma is plentiful, there is little guidance available to

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Book SynopsisA guide to staying sane while dealing with difficult people. It gives readers the tricks and techniques needed to: identify the invalidators in their lives; protect their sanity; use humor to get out of the blame game; conquer self-doubt; stop invalidating themselves; confront emotional bullies; and see the bigger picture.

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Book SynopsisMaybe you always have to finish what you start—from a book to a dismal marriage. Or your mother is always there when you need her—but sometimes you wish she had somewhere else to go. Each of us has a little too much of our own good thing—it's excess baggage that's holding us back. As Judith Sills says in this exceptionally wise and refereshingly pragmatic book, everyone has baggage. It's the aspect of your personality that keeps getting in your way.Excess Baggage shines a light on our blind spots, defining five common obstacles to happiness that we create:   • We need to be right    • We feel superior    • We dread rejection    • We create drama    • We cherish our anger Life doesn't have to be so hard. Using easy-to-follow but powerful psychological excercises, Dr. Sills hel

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Book SynopsisA hilarious guide to help young workers not be idiots....a guide to being an adult in the modern age. --Chicago TribuneStop saying adulting -- and other life advice you didn't know you needed. But you do.It's no secret that being a grown-up can be hard. Most people spend a decade or more figuring out the unwritten rules of life through trial and error (mostly error).Does Andy Boyle have everything figured out? No. But the honest and good-natured advice in this genuinely helpful book will help any newly minted adult get through the hard parts faster, guaranteed. (Note: sorry, not literally guaranteed.)Topics include:* The A**hole Test* Friend Zone, Adulting, and Other Things to Stop Saying* Should I Get Back with My Ex? (Spoiler: No)* Networking Like a Not Gross Person* Failing Isn't Failure, and Other Mostly Good Rules to Live By* Don't Be CreepyPerfect for anyone who's ready to graduate into a

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Book Synopsis“A must-read for anyone interested in the art of intuitively knowing what others feel.” —Haemin Sunim, bestselling author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things “Euny Hong just taught me what I really want to be when I grow up: a nunchi ninja!” —Zoe Chance, bestselling author of Influence Is Your SuperpowerImprove your nunchi. Improve your life.Have you ever wondered why your less-skilled coworker gets promoted before you, or why that one woman from your yoga class is always surrounded by adoring friends? They probably have great nunchi. The art of reading a room and understanding what others are thinking and feeling, nunchi is a form of emotional intelligence that anyone can learn--all you need are your eyes and ears. Sherlock Holmes has great nunchi. Cats have great nunchi. Steve Jobs had great nunchi. With its focus on observing others rather tha

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Book SynopsisPaul Williams is an alcoholic.Tracey Jackson is not.But together, these two close friends have written Gratitude and Trust, a book designed to apply the principles of the recovery movement to the countless people who are not addicts but nevertheless need effective help with their difficulties and pain.Williams, the award-winning songwriter, actor, and performer, has embraced a traditional alcoholism recovery plan for more than two decades of sobriety. Jackson, a well-known TV and film writer—and veteran of many years of traditional therapy—has never been a drunk or a drug abuser, but she realized that many of the tenets of Williams’s program could apply to her. In Gratitude and Trust, Williams and Jackson ask: What happens to those who struggle with vexing problems yet are not full-blown addicts? Are there any lessons to be learned from the foundational and time-tested principles of the recovery movement?Whether you’re t

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Book SynopsisDo you sometimes feel as though you're sleepwalking through life? If so, through the relaxing and proven techniques of hypnotherapy, Stop Existing, Start Living guides you step by step through an enlightening process of change, helping you to take control of your own life.Trade Review‘I found Stop Existing, Start Living a very useful and comprehensive guide to explaining how hypnotherapy works, dispelling many of the misconceptions that can create concerns for some people. The process Christine follows throughout the book is clear and easy to follow. She guides the reader to help themselves by understanding, identifying and addressing their limiting beliefs, blocks and barriers to change. With the added benefit of the 11 downloads which offer additional benefits and enhance the process to resolution and transformation.’ -- Elaine Marsh'Stop Existing, Start Living' is an excellent introduction to the concepts behind hypnotherapy and how it works. It is a great resource for anyone wishing to explore and understand their own thought processes in more detail, to take the first steps towards long-lasting positive change.’ -- Abigail Rogers, DFSH AfSFH.reg HPD'A very helpful addition to the literature on self hypnosis / hypnotherapy and self development.' -- Daniel Kronenberg, Clinical Hypnotherapist PGcert. Clin. Hyp., BSCH Bath and Salisbury UK

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Book SynopsisAwareness, argues Osho, the author of this volume, is the key to being self-directed, centred and free in every aspect of our lives. Here he discusses how we can live life more attentively, mindfully and meditatively, with love, caring and consciousness.

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Book SynopsisIntimacy is a quality that can often be missing in today's more rootless society. In this guide Osho takes the reader step by step through what makes people afraid of intimacy, how to encounter those fears and go beyond them, and what they can do to nourish themselves and their relationships.

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