Part psychological study, part self-help book, Finding Flow is a pre*ive guide that helps us reclaim ownership of our lives. Based on a far-reaching study of thousands of individuals, Finding Flow contends that we often walk through our days unaware and out of touch with our emotional lives. Our inattention makes us constantly bounce between two extremes: during much of the day we live filled with the anxiety and pressures of our work and obligations, while during our leisure moments, we tend to live in passive boredom. The key, according to Csikszentmihalyi, is to challenge ourselves with tasks requiring a high degree of skill and commitment. Instead of watching television, play the piano. Transform a routine task by taking a different approach. In short, learn the joy of complete engagement. Thought they appear simple, the lessons in Finding Flow are life-altering.

In the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with thepeace that is available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master,spiritual leader, and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to makepositive use of the very situations that usually pressure andantagonize us. For him a ringing telephone can be a signal to callus back to our true selves. Dirty dishes, red lights, and trafficjams are spiritual friends on the path to "mindfulness" -- theprocess of keeping our consciousness alive to our presentexperience and reality. The most profound satisfactions, thedeepest feelings of joy and completeness lie as close at hand asour next aware breath and the smile we can form right now.

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 It's Not Just Who You Know, Tommy Spaulding—the former CEOof Up With People—has written the new How to Win Friends andInfluence People for the twenty-fist century. Success—in businessand in life—is all about relationships. 0 2 In this powerful guideto reaching out to others, Spaulding takes Dale Carnegie's classicphilosophy to the next level—how to create lasting relationshipsthat go well beyond mere superficial contacts and “second floor”relationships. 0 2 Tommy Spaulding learned at a very young age that he was notdestined to be an academic star. He may have gotten a 4.0, but onlyif he added his high school and college GPAs together. The reasonhe found academics so challenging, he discovered later, is thatTommy is dyslexic. But his dyslexia didn't hold him back—in fact,it helped him to develop the talents he did have. 0 2 For Tommy isa natural leader; he realized early on that he had a unique abilityto connect with others, whatever their age or background. 0 2 As ateenager, h

Energy Psychology presents a comprehensive approach to healingthat combines leading-edge Western bodymind psychological methodswith a broad system of ancient, sacred traditions. IncorporatingDr. Mayer's integral approach called Bodymind HealingPsychotherapy, Energy Psychology draws on Chinese medicineapproaches, including Qigong and acupressure self-touch; kabalisticprocesses; methods drawn from ancient traditions of meditation andpostural initiation; and psycho-mythological storytellingtechniques.Drawing on thirty years of training in Tai Chi andQigong, Dr. Michael Mayer shows how integrating the essences ofthese traditions and methods can restore vitality and give theaverage person self-healing tools for physical and mental health.Unlike the quick-fix books on energy restoration, this book usestimetested, age-old practices from sacred traditions in combinationwith well-established clinical approaches. Dr. Mayer teachesreaders bodymind healing methods to treat anxiety, chronic pain,addictions, hyperte

A collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fictionby the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the mostacclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUNTHING...brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range oftopics, from his early days as a nationally ranked tennis player tohis trip on a commercial cruiseliner. In each of these essays,Wallace's observations are as keen as they are funny. Filled withhilarious details and invigorating analyses, these essaysbrilliantly expose the fault line in American culture - and onceagain reveal David Foster Wallace's extraordinary talent andgargantuan intellect.

She was a beautiful doelike child, with an intense, gracefulfragility. In her first year, she picked up words, smiled andlaughed, and learned to walk. But then Anne-Marie began to turninward. And when her little girl lost some of the words she hadacquired, cried inconsolably, and showed no interest in anyonearound her, Catherine Maurice took her to doctors who gave her adevastating diagnosis: autism. In their desperate struggle to save their daughter, the Mauricesplunged into a medical nightmare of false hopes, "miracle cures,"and infuriating suggestions that Anne-Marie's autism was somehowtheir fault. Finally, Anne-Marie was saved by an intensivebehavioral therapy. Let Me Hear Your Voice is a mother's illuminating account of howone family triumphed over autism. It is an absolutely unforgettablebook, as beautifully written as it is informative. "A vivid and uplifting story . . . Offers new strength to parentswho refuse to give up on their autistic children." -- KirkusReviews "Outstanding . . . Heartfelt . .

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