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 this much-anticipated follow-up to his first book, AshtangaYoga: Practice and Philosophy, Gregor Maehle offers a detailed andmultifaceted guide to Ashtanga Yoga’s Intermediate Series. Anexpert yogi and teacher, Maehle will guide you to your next levelwith an unprecedented depth of anatomical explanation andunparalleled attention to the practice’s philosophical andmythological heritage. You will learn: The background and applications of each of the three forms of yoga:Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana How to use Indian myth and cosmology to deepen your practice The importance of the Sanskrit language to the yogictradition The mythology behind the names of the Intermediate Seriespostures The functions and limitations of body parts integral to theIntermediate Series, including the spine, the sacroiliac joint, theshoulder joint, and the hip joint How to reap the full benefits of practicing the IntermediateSeries Maehle meticulously explores all twenty-seven postures of theIntermediate Series through photos, a
In The Woman's Yoga Book , senior Iyengar Yoga teacherBobby Clennell offers a comprehensive program of asana (yoga poses)and pranayama (breathing techniques) designed to support menstrualhealth from menarche to menopause, along with nutritional andlifestyle information for those times off the yoga mat. With over30 years of teaching experience, she encourages women to draw onthe strength that comes from practicing women’s yoga. A formerprofessional animator, Bobby Clennell has used her skill inrendering 735 illustrations that teach right along with hertext.
With fans who emulate her style crossing the spectrum ofages from teens on up, "So Audrey" is the most coveted ofcompliments among women. Little black dress? That's So Audrey!Ballet flats? So Audrey of you! A generous spirit? Well, it doesn'tget any more Audrey than that. Legendary superstar, trend setter,and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn remains the epitome of style,charm, and humility in the face of enviable beauty for women of allages. Filled with fashion and lifestyle tips inspired by Audrey,paired with gorgeous photos, this book imparts 59 little ways toput some Hepburn in your step.
Praise for The Art of Racing in The Rain: 'The Art of Racing in the Rain is the perfect book for anyone who knows that some of our best friends walk beside us on four legs; that compassion isn't only for humans; and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end. Every now and then, I'm lucky enough to read a novel I can't stop thinking about: this is one of them.' Jodi Piccoult 'The Art of Racing in The Rain has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger, and--best of all--the canine narrator Enzo. This old soul of a dog has much to teach to us about being human. I loved this book.' Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants 'The Art of Racing in the Rain takes you on an unforgettable journey through another kind of mind, through the eyes -- and nose -- of a dog. I found it fascinating.' Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation "I savored Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain for many reasons: a dog who speaks, the thrill of competitive racin
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Product details Author：Bren Brown Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Penguin Life (3 Dec. 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 0241257409 ISBN-13: 978-0241257401 Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm Book De*ion Every time we are introduced to someone new, try to be creative, or start a difficult conversation, we take a risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - we strive to appear perfect. In a powerful new vision Dr. Bren Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability, and dispels the widely accepted myth that it's a weakness. She argues that, in truth, vulnerability is strength and when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability - fromrevealing our true selves - we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives. Darin
