作者与身患绝症的母亲关于书、关于书背后的生命的对话 Mary Anne Schwalbe is waiting for her chemotherapy treatmentswhen Will casually asks her what she's reading. The conversationthey have grows into tradition: soon they are reading the samebooks so they can have something to talk about in the hospitalwaiting room. Their choices range from classic (Howards End) topopular (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), from fantastic (TheHobbit) to spiritual (Jon Kabat-Zinn), with many in between. Wehear their passion for reading and their love for each other intheir intimate and searching discussions. A profoundly moving testament to the power of love between achild and parent, and the power of reading in our lives. Mary Anne Schwalbe is waiting for her chemotherapy treatmentswhen Will casually asks her what she's reading. The conversationthey have grows into tradition: soon they are reading the samebooks so they can have something to talk about in the hospitalwaiting room. Their choi
Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. "In The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work, Jon Gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening story that demonstrates how you can conquer negativity and inspire others to adopt a positive attitude." Based on one company’s successful No Complaining Rule, the powerful principles and actionable plan are practical and easy–to–follow, making this book an ideal read for managers, team leaders and anyone interested in generating positive energy.
A leading researcher shares natural remedies for psoriasis According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, at least sevenmillion people in the U.S. and more than 100 million worldwidesuffer from this chronic skin disease. This book outlines Dr.Pagano's natural, drug-free treatment regimen that can alleviate,control, and even heal psoriasis without steroid creams, tar baths,injections, or ultraviolet treatments. Healing Psoriasis outlines ahealthy diet and lifestyle and includes case histories, photos,recipes, and a chapter on eczema.
The final and conclusive book in the groundbreaking series onboys and their development In this climax to his series of landmark books about boys,Michael Gurian offers a powerful new program to help us give oursons a core purpose–a program based on building morality,character, career goals, the ability to form intimaterelationships, selflessness, personal and community responsibility,and an accelerated process of developmental maturity. Gurianreveals how important purpose is for the success and happiness ofboys and explains how a boy's core personality, nature, and geneticpredisposition functions to create both strengths and weaknesses intheir journey towards maturity. Includes an innovative program for support and interventionsaccording to the unique needs, weaknesses, and strengths of eachindividual young man. This book is the follow-up to Gurian's bestselling The Mindsof Boys Draws on the latest science and field research on how boysdevelop neurologically Guri
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?
Bestselling psychologist Richard Wiseman unravels the science behind our beliefs in telepathy, clairvoyants, mediums, ghosts, and more...
