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Sit, Walk, Don't Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat
by Jennifer HowdJennifer Howd had been building a mindfulness practice for a few years before taking on the challenge of her first nine-day silent meditation retreat. In this debut memoir, she chronicles the humorous--and often harrowing--adventures of the dueling inner voices that emerge in the silence: one intent on focusing on the seemingly negative aspects of her experiences, and the other on helping her see the positivity that can come from them.Illuminating for those who are new to mindfulness and resonant for those with established practices, Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat also includes a helpful appendix listing tips for preparing for a silent meditation retreat, including a section for undertaking a retreat on your own.Sit, Walk, Don't Talk is written from a secular perspective and will appeal to folks who've never attended a residential retreat but are curious about the experience and want to get a taste of what to expect before possibly taking the plunge. Practitioners who dream of going on retreat but cannot make the time will also get a lot out of Howd's story, as well as folks who've been on many retreats and want to recapture the feeling without leaving home.
Sitting Comfortably: Preparing the Mind and Body for Peaceful Meditation
by Swami SaradanandaSitting Comfortably is a guide to setting up your long-term healthy and enjoyable meditation practice. This is the only book offering a comprehensive approach to the preparation for sitting meditation without aches and pains.Meditation practice can be blocked by aches and pains felt while sitting. This allows the jittery mind to take up residence, and leads to the feeling of "not being good at meditation". Sitting Comfortably explores the physical issues that may arise while sitting, from painful knees to tight hamstrings. Swami Saradananda shows how yoga preparation, breathing and adapting postures can help to strengthen the body to be able to maintain a sitting meditation. She invites us to understand how the mind can easily be distracted, like a puppy, and that physical discomfort can often be this distraction in disguise.This is the only book to focus on the physicality of a formal meditation practice. Helping prepare the body for the mindful practice of meditation, so that mind and body are in synchronicity. It will be an invaluable reference guide for students of mindfulness, yoga, Buddhism, as well as New Age traditions.The book is broken down into 8 chapters, including: Overcoming obstacles to meditation; The art of sitting for meditation; Stretches/yoga poses that can help you sit comfortably; Breathing exercises (pranayama); Diet and lifestyle; Off your cushion and into the world. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this is the ultimate guide to preparing to meditate.
Sitting in the Fire: Large Group Transformation Using Conflict and Diversity
by Arnold MindellExplores the underlying psychodynamics of dispute mediation and facilitating groups of all sizes by embracing conflict and diversity rather than avoicing them.
Situated Cognition Research: Methodological Foundations (Studies in Brain and Mind #23)
by Mark-Oliver Casper Giuseppe Flavio ArteseThis volume assembles supporters and critics of situated cognition research to evaluate the intricacies, prerequisites, possibilities, and scope of a 4E methodology. The contributions are divided into three categories. The first category entails papers dealing with a 4E methodology from the perspective of epistemology and philosophy of science. It discusses whether to support explanatory pluralism or explanatory unification and focuses on possible compromises between ecological psychology and enactivism. The second category addresses ontological questions regarding the synchronic and diachronic constitution of cognitive phenomena, the localization of cognitive processes, and the theoretical issue of mutual manipulability. The third category analyzes how the theoretical and practical commitments of 4E approaches lead to empirically supported investigations of different phenomena, such as research on affordances and (chronic) pain. The book renews attention to the possible adverse consequences coming along with methodical fragmentation, as found among 4E positions. It provides an overdue first step towards a systematic and positive answer to methodological concerns in situated cognition research. Without this and further steps in the future, the growth of 4E´s significance for the scientific study of the mind might stall or even decrease. With such steps, situated cognition research could realize its frequently highlighted but so far not comprehensively accessed potential to change radically the modalities of how cognitive phenomena are studied. This volume is of interest to scholars of the philosophy of mind.
Six Innings: A Game in the Life
by James PrellerEarl Grubb's Pool Supplies plays Northeast Gas & Electric in the Little League championship game, while Sam, who has cancer and is in a wheelchair, has to call the play-by-play instead of participating in the game.
Six Months to Live: The Dawn Rochelle Series, Book One (Lurlene McDaniel Books #1)
by Lurlene N. McDanielThirteen is supposed to be a great age—dances, cheerleading, boys—but she never thought it would also include cancer. Dawn Rochelle is about to face the toughest fight of her life—a fight she has to win. Otherwise, she has only six months to live.
Six Practical Lessons for an Easier Childbirth
by Elisabeth BingThe classic book on the Lamaze method for pregnant women and their partners, now revised and in a new trade paperback edition. Filled with vital information and reassurance, this essential book will make expectant couples better prepared than ever for this joyous, rewarding experience. Photos throughout.
Six Psychological Studies
by Jean PiagetClassic text of child development. Translated by Anita Tenzer and introduced by David Elkind.
Six Thinking Hats
by Edward De BonoUsing case studies & real-life examples, the author shows how each of us can become a better thinker through deliberate role-playing.
Six Weeks to OMG: Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends
by Venice A. FultonIf you think you've failed on every diet you've ever tried, think again: The diet failed, you didn't. Now it's time to forget all those weight-loss cliches and listen to the truth: -Skipping breakfast can be healthy-Certain fruits instantly block fat loss-Small, frequent meals frequently pack on the pounds-Juices and smoothies cause overeating-Exercise is about much more than how much and how hard-Broccoli carbs can be worse than soda carbsBased on a plan originally designed by a nutrition expert and personal trainer Venice A. Fulton for his A-list clients, SIX WEEKS TO OMG is a groundbreaking system that uses a precise mix of nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, and psychology to produce amazing results. Authoritative, clearly written, and entertaining, this book combines years of red carpet success with fresh, cutting-edge strategies to help anyone get thin and healthy-- fast!Quick fixes don't work, but the right quick improvements can lead to permanent weight loss. No one is born fat, or destined to have cellulite. Anyone-- really, anyone-- can get skinny. Learn how with SIX WEEKS TO OMG.
Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans: Blast Fat, Firm Your Butt, and Lose Two Jean Sizes
by Amy CottaWe all have a pair: those frumpy, roomy, "fat jeans" we reach for when a few (or more than a few) extra pounds have banished our favorite "skinny jeans" to the back of the closet. Well, get ready to toss those fat jeans, because personal trainer and fitness expert Amy Cotta is here to help you tone up, slim down, and stay motivated until you can shimmy back into those sexy skinny jeans for good. Cotta believes that the key to skinny jeans success is threefold: diet, exercise, and attitude. Her 6-week eating plan trims fast-burning carbohydrates for the first 3 weeks, ignites weight loss, then reintroduces and manages those carbs for the second half of the plan. Her graduated fitness plan offers three styles of cardio and strength-training exercises that get progressively more challenging to keep you from getting bored or hitting a plateau while you sculpt those curves. Both plans are simple to follow in your own home--no gym, fancy equipment, or expensive food deliveries required--and there are calendars, food logs, and meal plans to help you stay upbeat and organized. Plus, photos and stories of real-life results from Cotta's clients who are back in their skinny jeans and loving it show how easy it is to regain the trim, lithe contours that make you look great and feel a youthful confidence you thought was gone forever. Packed with dynamic, down-to-earth strategies, Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans will inspire you to take control of your lifestyle and feel younger, sexier, and fitter than ever before.
Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy
by J. J. VirginYou have the right to bare arms! Nutrition-and-fitness-coach-to-the-stars JJ Virgin's simple, no-fail program will trim, tone, and transform your arms into your hottest accessory. You don't even need to go to the gym. JJ's fun, tell-it-like-it-is method will teach you: * A no-fuss approach to eating that will increase your energy, help you build muscle, and get you off diets for good * Simple strategies for avoiding the common mistakes that can derail your progress--including how to reduce stress and change poor sleeping habits (that means you, party girls) * The keys to building lean arms--and why your muscles will never get bigger from lifting weights (only smaller and more defined) * Tips for showing off your hot new assets--flattering outfits, how to pose for pictures, plus more insider secrets!
Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy: The 5-Step Plan to Sleek, Strong, and Sculpted Arms
by J. J. VirginYou have the right to bare arms! Nutrition-and-fitness-coach-to-the-stars JJ Virgin's simple, no-fail program will trim, tone, and transform your arms into your hottest accessory. You don't even need to go to the gym. JJ's fun, tell-it-like-it-is method will teach you: "A no-fuss approach to eating that will increase your energy, help you build muscle, and get you off diets for good". Simple strategies for avoiding the common mistakes that can derail your progress—-including how to reduce stress and change poor sleeping habits (that means you, party girls) "The keys to building lean arms—-and why your muscles will never get bigger from lifting weights (only smaller and more defined) "Tips for showing off your hot new assets—-flattering outfits, how to pose for pictures, plus more insider secrets!
Sixteen Minutes to a Better 9-to-5: Stress-free work with Yoga and Ayurveda
by Vinod VermaDr. Verma's advice for a stress-free work environment begins with a daily yoga program-easy exercises that take a total of sixteen minutes a day! She shows you how to recognize the three basic Ayurvedic types so you can "read" the people you work with. Do you have a project that requires long-term careful attention? Give it to a kapha constitution and assign the tight deadlines to the person with a vatta or pitta constitution. The pitta type tends to overreact-but do you appreciate the initiative and abundant creative energy this person offers? Can you accept the various types-including yourself? Dr. Verma describes them so you can work better as part of a team. You will also learn how to balance your type with various foods and spices. This is not a diet book-instead, Dr. Verma offers a way to balance your energy so you get the most out of yourself that you can. Basic Ayurvedic information brings a whole new approach to food, for spices and food choices can help rebalance energy when you have pushed yourself too far, as we all sometimes do. Dr. Verma is practical. She teaches in Europe and all over India-her books have been translated into many languages, and she has a wealth of experience with balancing the demands of a busy schedule and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The 5000-year-old-system that she teaches has worked for her and countless others. Why don't you give it a try? If you are a take-charge kind of person-whether you work at home, in an office, or on a freelance basis-you'll get something from reading this book!
Sixteen and Dying (One Last Wish #5)
by Lurlene McdanielYou don't know me, but I know about you.... I can't make you live longer. I can't stop you from hurting. But I can give you one wish, as someone did for me. <P> It's hard for Anne Wingate and her father to accept the doctors' diagnosis: Anne is HIV positive. Seven years earlier, before blood screening was required, Anne received a transfusion to save her life, and the blood was tainted. Now Anne must deal with the inevitable progression of her condition. When an anonymous benefactor promises to grant a single wish with no strings attached, Anne decides to spend the summer on a ranch out west and live as normally as she possibly can. The summer seems even better than she dreamed, especially after she meets Morgan. But Anne hasn't confided in Morgan about her condition, and when her health begins to deteriorate, she suddenly leaves the ranch. Is there time for Anne and Morgan to meet again?
Sixty Seconds
by Phil BolstaSpiritual awakenings, whether quiet and subtle or dramatic and breathtaking, are deeply personal events. More than half of us have undergone a spiritual transformation, each unique and life-changing. We may only have a moment or two to act or we may have a few months to sort things out. We may curse the gods or sink to our knees in gratitude. Th e circumstances vary but two things are certain. One, our life is about to change. And two, it's a day we will not soon forget. Sixty Seconds is an uplifting collection of intimate, heartfelt stories from prominent people who graciously share their personal experiences with the profound. Their moving, life-altering interviews powerfully illustrate that sacred moments of illumination and insight are available to us all.
Sizzle and Smoke
by Steven PetusevskyNothing beats the experience of meats and veggies sizzling over hot coals or a gas-fired grill as the smell of smoke fills the air. Which is why Chef Steve Petusevsky felt he had to write Sizzle and Smoke, the first grilling book designed specifically for people with diabetes or prediabetes. This collection of grilling recipes uses lean meats and vegetarian dishes to deliver the smoky, natural flavor only a grill can provide. While many classic grill-top recipes are nutritional train wrecks, grilling also has a dirty little secret - it's an inherently low-fat method of cooking. Lamb, beef, poultry, veggie sides, marinades and rubs, and even dessert - it's all here. Also included is an extensive section on techniques, methods, and equipment, with photos and illustrated steps. A grilling master class and cookbook in one, Sizzle and Smoke is perfect for the backyard BBQ chef looking to cut calories and inches without cutting out the fun and flavor.
Siéntete mejor, de inmediato y para siempre
by Daniel G. AmenSi deseas sentirte feliz, optimista y fuerte, este revelador libro del doctor Daniel Amen es para ti. En algún momento de la vida todos nos hemos sentido ansiosos, tristes, traumatizados, estresados, enojados o desesperanzados. Es perfectamente normal atravesar crisis emocionales o vivir períodos de incertidumbre. La forma en que respondas a estos desafíos es lo que marcará la diferencia en cómo te sientas, no solo de inmediato, sino también para siempre. Desafortunadamente, muchas personas se automedican, comen en exceso y acuden a las drogas, el alcohol y conductas sexuales arriesgadas. Otras pierden el tiempo viendo televisión, jugando videojuegos, navegando en Internet o comprando sin sentido. A pesar de que estos comportamientos pueden aliviar temporalmente la sensación de malestar, por lo general solo prolongan y agravan los problemas o causan otros más serios. El renombrado psiquiatra doctor Daniel Amen, fundador de Amen Clinics, revela en estas páginas que es posible superar las emociones negativas y reemplazarlas a largo plazo con sentimientos positivos sólidos. En Siéntete mejor de inmediato y para siempre descubrirás estrategias para controlar rápidamente la ansiedad, las preocupaciones, la tristeza, el estrés y el enojo, fortaleciendo tu poder para superarlos y dar a tu vida alegría y propósito.
Siéntete radiante en 8 semanas
by Pilar BenítezEste es un libro eminentemente práctico que ofrece soluciones efectivas para que las mujeres gocen de más energía, salud y bienestar. 8 semanas para sentirte radiante y plena. A través de una alimentación saludable, los beneficios de la respiración y la meditación, el ejercicio y la gestión de tu talento personal, este libro te da la información necesaria para transformarte en la mejor versión de ti misma. Sencillos y sabrosos menús, recetas y listas de la compra, tips y trucos para explorar nuevos alimentos, planes semanales de ejercicios y guías para aprender a meditar componen la fórmula que, con poco esfuerzo, genera unos beneficios impresionantes a todos los niveles. Siguiendo este plan, sentirás que tu energía aumenta, aprenderás nuevas recetas, tu concentración mejorará, perderás peso, descubrirás cómo controlar tu salud, dormir mejor, reducir el estrés, mejorar el estado de tu piel. En definitiva, te sentirás radiante y plena.
Skeleton Keys: Workplace Hauntings
by John Klann10 true paranormal stories examining true hauntings involving professional peopleHaunted houses and buildings, hotels, homes, and more provide the backdrop for ghostly talesExperiences assembled from interviews and dramatized with storytelling techniques
Skeleton Tree (Penworthy Picks Ya Fiction Ser.)
by Kim VentrellaA boy grows a skeleton playmate in his backyard in this debut novel about life, hope, death, and friendship. Twelve-year-old Stanly knows the bone growing in his yard is a little weird, but that&’s okay, because now he&’ll have the perfect photo to submit to the Young Discoverer&’s Competition. With such a unique find, he&’s sure to win the grand prize. But oddly, the bone doesn&’t appear in any photos. Even stranger, it seems to be growing into a full skeleton . . . one that only children can see. There&’s just one person who doesn't find any of this weird—Stanly&’s little sister. Mischievous Miren adopts the skeleton as a friend, and soon, the two become inseparable playmates. When Miren starts to grow sick, Stanly suspects that the skeleton is responsible and does everything in his power to drive the creature away. However, Miren is desperate not to lose her friend, forcing Stanly to question everything he&’s ever believed about life, love, and the mysterious forces that connect us. Praise for Skeleton Tree &“Skeleton Tree is a powerful and tender story. Kim Ventrella knows when to be playful and when to break your heart.&” —Cassie Beasley, New York Times–bestselling author of Circus Mirandus &“Ventrella&’s comforting storytelling reveals a magical world where a skeleton can grow and where a family's love for each other can provide healing.&” —School Library Journal &“[An] emotional roller coaster . . . tempered by a touch of magic and a resilient, likable protagonist.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Quietly powerful; dark yet whimsical.&” —Booklist
Sketch by Sketch: A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation (A SketchPoetic Book)
by Sheila DarceyTransform your life, process your emotions, and find joy in Sheila Darcey's Sketch by SketchDuring a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing—of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas—was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. One simple sketch became a daily practice and developed into a meditative and therapeutic tool that Sheila has taught and shared with thousands of people. Sketch by Sketch will help you create a daily sketching practice that shifts you from negative thinking and spiraling emotions into the realm of possibility. By using art to connect your left brain with your right brain, Sketch by Sketch will unlock your basic human need to create, express, and feel—regardless of whether or not you think of yourself as an artist. In Sketch by Sketch, you’ll find over 40 sketching prompts on a variety of topics from hope to stillness that will help you connect with your emotions, practice mindfulness, and negotiate change. With each drawing you'll find you are able to process your experiences in a powerful new way. Step by step, sketch by sketch, you'll find peace, creativity, and healing on the page.
Sketch by Sketch: A Simple, Daily Drawing Practice for Emotional Healing and Transformation
by Sheila DarceyConnect with your deepest emotions through a daily sketching practice and transform negative thinking and anxiety into abundant possibilities, mindfulness and joy.You don't need to be an artist to express yourself. Discover the meditative and therapeutic tool that will help you find true fulfilment, healing and creative freedom. All you need is a pen and paper, and a willingness to reflect and look within.During a difficult time in her life, Sheila Darcey found that the daily act of sketching - of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas - was an effective way to process her inner feelings. Now, she shows you how to create a daily sketching practice that will help you move away from a negative headspace and spiralling emotions, towards the realm of possibility, peace and happiness. Sheila shares:· over 40 sketching prompts on a variety of insightful topics, from hope to courage· easy-to-follow guidance for beginners and keen sketchers alike, and blank space for you to sketch· a comprehensive, inspiring visual library and example sketches· a detailed Q&A at the back of the bookSketch by Sketch will unlock your basic human need to create, express and feel. Step by step, you'll find peace on the page.'This book will help you bring to light the things that have been haunting you so they no longer hold you back. Highly recommended.' - Pedram Shojai, OMD, NYT bestselling author
Skill Acquisition in Sport: Research, Theory and Practice (2nd Edition)
by A. Mark Williams Nicola Hodges<p>Success in sport depends upon the athlete's ability to develop and perfect a specific set of perceptual, cognitive and motor skills. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, Skill Acquisition in Sport examines how we learn such skills and, in particular, considers the crucial role of practice and instruction in the skill acquisition process. <p>Containing thirteen completely new chapters, and engaging with the significant advances in neurophysiological techniques that have profoundly shaped our understanding of motor control and development, the book provides a comprehensive review of current research and theory on skill acquisition. <p>Leading international experts explore key topics such as: <p> <li>attentional focus <li>augmented Feedback <li>observational practice and learning <li>implicit motor learning <li>mental imagery training <li>physical guidance <li>motivation and motor learning <li>neurophysiology <li>development of skill <li>joint action. <p> <p>Throughout, the book addresses the implications of current research for instruction and practice in sport, making explicit connections between core science and sporting performance. No other book covers this fundamental topic in such breadth or depth, making this book important reading for any student, scholar or practitioner working in sport science, cognitive science, kinesiology, clinical and rehabilitation sciences, neurophysiology, psychology, ergonomics or robotics.