The New York Times Bestseller, acclaimed by author such as Freakonomics co-author Steven D. Levitt, Black Swan author Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Nudge co-author Richard Thaler, Thinking Fast and Slow offers a whole new look at the way our minds work, and how we make decisions. Why is there more chance we'll believe something if it's in a bold type face? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume a good-looking person will be more competent? The answer lies in the two ways we make choices: fast, intuitive thinking, and slow, rational thinking. This book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical), and gives you practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking. It will enable to you make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do. ,
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH WITH THE LIVER AND GALLBLADDER MIRACLE CLEANSE Most people unknowingly suffer from a dangerous buildup of gallstones in the liver and gallbladder. These stones clog up the body's cleansing organs, creating a toxic environment incapable of maintaining good health. You become fatigued, your tissues inflame, you gain weight, and your immune system stops fighting off illness and disease. Now, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse teaches you how to easily and painlessly remove gallstones in the comfort of your own home. Ridding your body of these disease-causing stones allows you to reclaim your health and vitality while relieving your suffering from symptoms of toxic gallstone buildup, including: Constipation Cirrhosis High Cholesterol Depression Heart Disease Back Pain Asthma Headaches About the Author Andreas Moritz has lectured widely on the subjects of health, mind/body medicine and spirituality. His popular Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation workshops assist pe
The mysterious world of dreams revealed Dreams are secret messages from your unconscious that can be yourgreatest tool for understanding yourself and your life. Yet fewpeople recognize how to access this tremendous source of guidanceand wisdom. Denise Linn, healer and author of Sacred Space and The SecretLanguage of Signs, calls upon her Cherokee heritage and herknowledge of native cultures around the world to presentlittle-known information regarding dreams. In The Hidden Power ofDreams she presents simple ways to utilize dreams and dreaming forspiritual transformation. Denise herself has journeyed into thespace between two worlds through a near-death experience, and hasbrought back invaluable perceptions from the amazing realm ofdreams. This comprehensive book uncovers the power of dreams so that youcan: Remember your dreams and recognize their meaning Harness the life-changing qualities of dreams Develop the skill of astral projection Heal yourself, your chi
Practiced by millions in China to release stress and maintainrobust health, Dragon and Tiger qigong is also used to help preventand heal cancer and to mitigate the effects of radiation andchemotherapy. Frantzis chose Dragon and Tiger from among severalhundred sets he researched because its seven simple movements areeasy to learn and offer about 80 percent of the health benefitsfound in the more complex sets of 50–100 movements. Dragon and Tiger qigong uses simple body movements to accomplishthe same chi balancing as acupuncture. Each movement is designed tostimulate not just a single meridian but groups of meridians. InChinese medicine, the tiger is a metaphor for a strong, healthyliver and powerful muscles, and the dragon is a metaphor forhealthy and strong lungs. The Dragon and Tiger form accomplishesthree major changes in the body necessary for healing: it releasesstagnant chi energy; increases the speed, strength, and evenness ofthe circulation of chi, blood, and other fluids; and quickly r
In the cloud-washed airspace between the cornfields ofIllinois and blue infinity, a man puts his faith in the propellerof his biplane. For disillusioned writer and itinerant barnstormerRichard Bach, belief is as real as a full tank of gas and sparksfiring in the cylinders...until he meets Donald Shimoda--formermechanic and self-described messiah who can make wrenches fly andRichard's imagination soar.... In Illusions, the unforgettable follow-up to hisphenomenal bestseller Jonathan Livingston Seagull, RichardBach takes to the air to discover the ageless truths that give oursouls wings: that people don't need airplanes to soar...that eventhe darkest clouds have meaning once we lift ourselves abovethem... and that messiahs can be found in the unlikeliestplaces--like hay fields, one-traffic-light midwestern towns, andmost of all, deep within ourselves.
Way of the Peaceful Warrior is based on the story ofDan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms ofromance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit.Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates and tempted by anelusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a finalconfrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan ashe learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This internationalbestseller conveys piercing truths and humorous wisdom, speakingdirectly to the universal quest for happiness.
Herman's book shows how proper use of the Physioball makes iteasier to gain the strengthening and slimming effects of thePilates technique. Originally developed for physical therapypatients, the ball is a low-impact, high-intensity fitness toolthat adds fun, variety, and effectiveness to a workout session.
This useful guide from two of America’s preeminent psychics isunique in its focus on individual psychology and interpersonalrelationships. It begins with simple meditations during whichpractitioners learn how to recognize their own psychic energy—andalso determine if that energy is constrained. Psychic Psychologyshows how to free energy through such tools as grounding, clearingpsychic enmeshment, and finding the space from which to respondmost openly, resourcefully, and generously to life. An entirechapter is devoted to exploring the specific energies men and womenhave based on their biological differences and helping them to dealwith their own energy and that of the other sex. Friedlander and Hemsher present the everyday usefulness ofclairvoyant skills within a big picture where they explain that wecreate our reality, but do not control it; and that thepersonality—like the soul—is eternal and always growing. The final section describes how psychic skills can be applied inreal-world
Ever wondered why bad musicians always win the Eurovision Song Contest, or how incompetent politicians get elected? You need some Quirkology in your life. While other scientists beaver away on obvious problems, Richard Wiseman has been busy uncovering the secret ingredients of charisma, exploring how our personalities are shaped by when we are born and examining why people usually miss the obvious signs of their partner's infidelity. Using scientific methods to investigate offbeat topics that interest the general public as well as the scientific community, "Quirkology" brings a new understanding to the backwaters of the human mind and takes us to places where mainstream scientists fear to tread.It is comparable to "Freakonomics", but British, far more populist, and a lot funnier. Findings include: How does your surname influence your life? What does the way you walk reveal about your personality? Why should women have men write their personal ads? What is the funniest joke in the world?
Stress is now considered the foremost contributor to poorhealth and a major factor in causing heart disease, cancer, and amyriad of chronic and acute diseases. This book will make yoga afundamental part of your quest for wellness and well-being, whetheryou are a novice or a current pactitioner. Nischala Joy Devi, a pioneer in the field of alternative healingand a renowned yoga expert, has spent years helping people realizethe healthful and stress-controlling benefits of yoga. In 1982 shedeveloped yoga-based retreats for Dr. Michael Lerner's now famousCommonweal Cancer Help Program. That same year Dr. Dean Ornishasked her to create a program of yoga practices for patientssuffering from heart disease. Yoga's contribution to the success ofboth programs has been astounding. Devi shares her years of experience working with the healthfulbenefits of yoga, teaching visualizations, breathwork, andmeditation, as well as providing the classic steps and illustratedinstructions for yoga's physical poses
When an individual has not resolved a negative experience,the stored trauma may lead to such physical problems as high bloodpressure, asthma, headaches, gastritis, addictive behavior, andlearning disabilities. This book adds form and substance tohomeopathic healing, aligning older theories in the Organon withmodern psychological theory about how disease takes hold in ourbody.