How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? Epictetus, Stoic philosopher Where can you find joy? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death of a loved one? And what about those reoccurring depressing thoughts? While traditional schooling doesn t address such questions, it s exactly what ancient schools of philosophy were all about: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don t exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need of a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were. This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you and live up to your best self. A mix of timeless wisdom and empowering advice, The Little Book of Stoicism will point the way to anyone seeking a calm and wise life in a chaotic world.
Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy is the first book ofits kind, presenting a comprehensive guide to all eight limbs ofAshtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Join author Gregor Maehle, a seasoned yogiand compassionate teacher, as he guides you through the history andlineage of yoga; the fundamentals of breath, bandhas (energy lockswithin the body), drishti (the focal point of the gaze), andvinyasa (sequential movement); a detailed breakdown of the asanasof the Ashtanga Primary Series, following the traditional vinyasacount; a lively and authentic rendering of the complete Yoga Sutraof Patanjali, yoga's ancient sacred text; and a glossary of yogaterminology. In the asana section, Maehle describes each posture with clear,meticulous instructions, photographs, anatomical illustrations, andpractical tips. Information on the mythological background andyogic context of specific postures brings further insight to thepractice. In the philosophy section, Maehle illuminates the YogaSutra using the major ancient comment
Did you ever wonder why cheap wine tastes better in fancyglasses? Why sales of Macintosh computers soared when Appleintroduced the colorful iMac? New research on emotion and cognitionhas shown that attractive things really do work better, as DonaldNorman amply demonstrates in this fascinating book, which hasgarnered acclaim everywhere from "Scientific American" to "The NewYorker.""Emotional Design" articulates the profound influence ofthe feelings that objects evoke, from our willingness to spendthousands of dollars on Gucci bags and Rolex watches, to the impactof emotion on the everyday objects of tomorrow.Norman draws on awealth of examples and the latest scientific insights to present abold exploration of the objects in our everyday world. "EmotionalDesign" will appeal not only to designers and manufacturers butalso to managers, psychologists, and general readers who love tothink about their stuff.
A world-renowned child psychiatrist takes us inside hispioneering work with trauma victims to offer a groundbreaking newperspective on how stress and violence affect children'sbrains--and how they can be helped to heal. Child psychiatrist Bruce Perry has treated children faced withunimaginable horror: genocide survivors, witnesses, children raisedin closets and cages, and victims of family violence. Here he tellstheir stories of trauma and transformation.
All you really need to do is accept this moment fully.You are then at ease in the here and now and at ease with yourself --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
By the originator of the breakthrough therapy, this updatededition describes the latest uses of EMDR-including treatingvictims of September 11 and other disasters around the world. Hailed as the most important method to emerge in psychotherapyin decades, EMDR has successfully treated psychological problemsand illnesses in more than one million sufferers worldwide, with arapidity that defies belief. In a new introduction, Shapiropresents the new applications of this remarkable therapy and thelatest scientific research that demonstrates its efficacy.
Whatever their virtues, men are more violent than women. Whydo men kill, rape, and wage war, and what can we do about it?Drawing on the latest discoveries about human evolution and aboutour closest living relatives, the great apes, Demonic Males offerssome startling new answers. Dramatic, vivid, and firmly grounded inmeticulous research, this book will change the way you see theworld. As the San Francisco Chronicle said, it "dares to dig forthe roots of a contentious and complicated subject that makes upmuch of our daily news."
This accessible and science-based reference guide is both aneducational text and a source of inspiration for the millions ofpeople who want to know more about the connection between food andhealth. In a clear and focused style, the authors take us beyondnutritional facts, sharing cutting-edge clinical discoveries onwhat and how foods stimulate the body's natural ability torejuvenate and heal. They advise readers on designing a safe dietby exploring such current programs as The Zone Diet and Atkins;discuss the roles that fibre, enzymes, fatty acids and otherdietary components have in helping us to live healthily; offer overviews of important food groups and tips on preparing them; andprovide food pre*ions for a wide variety of ailments. This isa comprehensive, accesible, fascinating and uniquely effectiveowner's manual on what to feed the 'vessel of the soul' that guidesreaders to a greater understanding of diet and health.
This book features schedules of daily push ups for 6 weeks tobuild the strength needed for 100 consecutive push ups - and in sodoing transform one's whole body strength. Breaking it down muscleby muscle from neck to toes, this book explains why the push up isthe best strength exercise ever. Next, it teaches the reader how todo a perfect push up that maximizes its benefit. Then it presents acarefully developed training program which guides the reader day byday, week by week until the reader can do 100 consecutive push ups.Along the way, the author offers further tips and insights intofull body strength and fitness. By the end, the read will reach thevery real goal of doing 100 consecutive push ups while reshapingand transforming his body.
The landmark edition of Dale Carnegie's public-speaking bible. Dale Carnegie, author of the legendary How to Win Friends and Influence People, began his career as the premier "life coach" of the twentieth century by teaching the art of public speaking. Public speaking, as Carnegie saw it, is a vital skill that can be attained through basic and repeated steps. His classic volume on the subject appeared in 1926 and was revised twice-in shortened versions-in 1956 and 1962. This 2006 revision-edited by a longtime consultant to Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., and the editor in charge of updating How to Win Friends and Influence People-is the definitive one for our era. While up-to-date in its language and points of reference, Public Speaking for Success preserves the full range of ideas and methods that appeared in the original: including Carnegie's complete speech and diction exercises, which follow each chapter, as the author originally designated them. This edition restores Carnegie's original a
In his widely praised book, award-winning psychologistJonathan Haidt examines the worlds philosophical wisdom through thelens of psychological science, showing how a deeper understandingof enduring maxims-like Do unto others as you would have others dounto you, or What doesnt kill you makes you stronger-can enrich andeven transform our lives.
Dr. Andrew Weils groundbreaking handbook for people who wantto take control of their lives and their health, Health and Healingpresents the full spectrum of alternative healing practices,including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic,and Chinese medicine, and outlines how they differ fromconventional approaches. The philosophical basis for his work inintegrative medicine and optimum health, Health and Healing drawson Weils own vast clinical and personal experience, as well as oncase studies from around the world.
What do we wish most for our children? Next to being healthy,we want them to be happy, of course! Fortunately, a wide array ofscientific studies show that happiness is a learned behavior, amuscle we can help our children build and maintain. Drawing on what psychology, sociology, and neuroscience haveproven about confidence, gratefulness, and optimism, and using herown chaotic and often hilarious real-world adventures as a mom todemonstrate do’s and don’ts in action, Christine Carter, Ph.D,executive director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center,boils the process down to 10 simple happiness-inducing steps. With great wit, wisdom, and compassion, Carter covers theday-to-day pressure points of parenting—how best to discipline, getkids to school and activities on time, and get dinner on thetable—as well as the more elusive issues of helping children buildhealthy friendships and develop emotional intelligence. In these 10key steps, she helps you interact confidently and consiste
In Yogabody, author Judith Hanson Lasater writes,"You can't fully understand the dynamic movement of asana withoutfirst understanding the basic structure of the human body." Drawingon almost 40 years' experience as a yoga teacher and physicaltherapist, she focuses here on macroanatomy and kinesiology inrelationship to asana practice and teaching. Organized into fiveparts — the locomotor system, the vertebral column, the lowerextremity, the trunk, and the upper extremity, Yogabody covers the body's bones, joints, connective tissue, nerves, andmuscles. This valuable guide builds on what yoga teachers alreadyknow and enables them to quickly decide what might help theirstudents move with more enjoyment and less difficulty. It helpsyoga students understand how their own body functions. Packed withcolor anatomical drawings, black-and-white diagrammatic asanaillustrations, and helpful charts, Yogabody is the Gray'sAnatomy for yoga teachers and students.
