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This companion to "Don't sweat the small stuff" and others in the series for adults, advises teens on controlling stress… in their lives. Includes one hundred tips on coping with such things as breakups, bad hair days, and peer pressure. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller. 2000.
Vance examines the reaction of Canadians to the First World War as a cultural and philosophical force, rather than a… political and military event. He argues that Canadians constructed a version of the war which stressed traditional values and the positive results of the war experience, and how this myth helped create within Canada a sense of nationhood. 1997.
The author demonstrates how making simple yet effective changes can get our life back on course. With his blend of… storytelling and advice, Carlson offers proven ways that even the smallest amounts of change can add up to become a fortune of difference in our lives. 2005.
The author looks at literature, film, and life itself to demonstrate how romantic love has the power to transform, heal… and ennoble. She concludes that romantic love can bring either liberation or destruction. 1988.
The author of "Bob the Gambler" joins his brother, also a professor and writer, to describe how they became addicted… to gambling. They recall cheerfully losing their inheritance and more, only to be falsely accused of cheating and arrested. Some strong language. 2000.
The text provides strategies to stop the little things in life from driving you crazy. The suggestions include: ask yourself… will this matter a year from now?, do something nice for somebody and don't tell anyone, realise that life isn't fair, listen to your feelings, and remember when you die your "in box" won't be empty. 1998.
Judged mentally defective, Dibs was oblivious both to other children and his teacher. He would not talk. He would not… play. But in reality he was a brilliant and lonely child, trapped in a prison of fear and rage, from which only he could release himself. And through psychotherapy and love, he did. 1971.
Filled with powerful questions that invite you to listen to your inner voice and tap into the strength you need… to create your ideal life, this audiobook makes you the final authority in your own life, not outside forces that you can't control. 2009.
In "Beyond The Goal", Dr. Goldratt elaborates on his profoundly influential theories in a straightforward, practical, and pragmatic presentation designed… to help you put these powerful ideas to valuable use. Speaking with the brilliance and insight that has made him a sought-after teacher and top consultant, Dr. Goldratt addresses some of the most asked -about elements of understanding and applying TOC. 2006.
Where recovery begins for many people, this inspiring, straightforward, personal explanation of what codependency is and who has it gives… listeners the option to change unhealthy behaviours and stressful relationships, as they rediscover hope, guidance, and encouragement. 2006.
The effects of trauma on war correspondents are examined in the first-ever study of its effects on journalists. What is… the psychological impact of a life spent immersed in conflict? How do journalists cope as they witness the daily horror of war? 2003.
As a follow-up to "Codependent No More" in which Beattie discussed stopping the pain of codependency and gaining control of… one’s life, she now addresses the topic of self care--what to do when the pain has stopped. Using case histories, she discusses topics such as recovery and relapse, breaking free, dealing with shame, overcoming fatal attractions, and dealing with the fear of commitment. c1989.
La thèse du Dr. Zunin démontre que les 4 premières minutes d'un contact sont à la base d'une rencontre réussie.… C'est un guide indispensable à tous ceux que recherchent une vie personnelle et sociale réussie et harmonieuse. 1975. Titre uniforme: Contact: the first four minutes.
To explain how thoughts and feelings come from the brain, Dennett discusses the "various phenomena that compose consciousness, showing how… they are all physical effects of the brain's activities, how these activities evolved, and how they give rise to illusions about their own powers and properties." One of the experiments described involves a system that allows a subject who is blind to "see" via a camera and a tingling pixel grid on his back or stomach. 1991.
Based on the theory that emotional disorders arise from negatively biased thinking, the book outlines strategies for helping clients to… examine their thinking processes and to overcome the unhelpful beliefs and patterns of thought at the root of their distress. Beginning with an explanation of brief therapy, the book goes on to describe the process of working with clients through beginning, middle and end stages. Illustrative case material is used throughout to show how the method works in practice. The authors describe how brief cognitive behaviour therapy can be effective in helping a wide range of circumstances and include guidelines for working with clients suffering from post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder or those who are suicidal. 2000.
This book shows us how we can hone our instinctive ability to know in an instant, helping us to bring… out the best in our thinking and become better decision-makers in our homes, offices and in everyday life. Bestseller. c2005.
Fran Newman believes that teachers must be models of caring and understanding. She examines the major sources of hurt for… today's children and recommends approaches and techniques for helping children to retain their self-esteem and self-worth. 1993.
The failure of the Allied fleet to force a passage through the Straits of the Dardanelles in 1915 drove Winston… Churchill from office in disgrace and nearly destroyed his political career. For over a century, Churchill has been both praised and condemned for his role in launching this highly controversial campaign. For some, the Dardanelles offensive was a brilliant concept that might have dramatically shortened the First World War. To many others, however, Churchill was a reckless amateur who drove his unwilling and misinformed colleagues into a venture that was doomed to fail. 2017.
Psychiatrist asserts that most human problems, including violence, addictions, and abuse, are caused by flawed relationships and by people who… presume to know "what is right for us." He advocates "choice theory" as an approach to help people to develop healthy associations and lives. c1998.