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Phobias and How to Overcome Them: Understanding and Beating Your Fears
by Arthur H. Bell James GardnerA handbook for sufferers, those who treat them, and those who love them.What distinguishes a fear from a phobia? How do I know if I have one? What treatments for phobias have proven most effective? These and many other questions are addressed in this guide to the complex issue of phobias—which come in many forms and many degrees of severity. Based on scientific and clinical research as well as patients’ experiences, Phobias and How to Overcome Them delves into topics including:*Recognizing the symptoms of phobias*Stories of successful treatments*Specific phobias both common and uncommon*Medical evaluation and treatment of phobias*The roles of counseling, psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therap*Other anxiety disorders and mood disorders that may underlie phobias*Resources for additional helpIn addition, Dr. Gardner provides an Anxiety Toolkit that can be used to combat and conquer phobias—offering new techniques and new hope for people who experience these debilitating fears that can not only affect physical health but also interfere with full and joyful participation in life.
Phoenix Zones: Where Strength Is Born and Resilience Lives
by Hope FerdowsianFew things get our compassion flowing like the sight of suffering. But our response is often shaped by our ability to empathize with others. Some people respond to the suffering of only humans or to one person’s plight more than another’s. Others react more strongly to the suffering of an animal. These divergent realities can be troubling—but they are also a reminder that trauma and suffering are endured by all beings, and we can learn lessons about their aftermath, even across species. With Phoenix Zones, Dr. Hope Ferdowsian shows us how. Ferdowsian has spent years traveling the world to work with people and animals who have endured trauma—war, abuse, displacement. Here, she combines compelling stories of survivors with the latest science on resilience to help us understand the link between violence against people and animals and the biological foundations of recovery, peace, and hope. Taking us to the sanctuaries that give the book its title, she reveals how the injured can heal and thrive if we attend to key principles: respect for liberty and sovereignty, a commitment to love and tolerance, the promotion of justice, and a fundamental belief that each individual possesses dignity. Courageous tales show us how: stories of combat veterans and wolves recovering together at a California refuge, Congolese women thriving in one of the most dangerous places on earth, abused chimpanzees finding peace in a Washington sanctuary, and refugees seeking care at Ferdowsian’s own medical clinic. These are not easy stories. Suffering is real, and recovery is hard. But resilience is real, too, and Phoenix Zones shows how we can foster it. It reveals how both people and animals deserve a chance to live up to their full potential—and how such a view could inspire solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time.
Phoenix in a Bottle: How We Overcame Alcoholism, and are Able to Drink Responsibly Again (Second Edition)
by Lilian Macdonald Murdoch MacdonaldIn this book, the authors tell their story - often harrowing, but also comical - which they believe will be of help not only to sufferers from the disorder which blighted more than half of their expected lifetime, but also to those with bulimia, anorexia and other so-called addictions conventionally treated with the 12-Step Programme, which is believed as all branches of the same tree, with its roots in childhood.
Phosphorescence: A Memoir of Finding Joy When Your World Goes Dark
by Julia Baird&“Both timeless and timely, this is a book of wisdom and wonder&” (Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of March), a deeply personal exploration of what can sustain us through our darkest moments.&“What has fascinated and sustained me over these last few years has been the notion that we have the ability to find, nurture, and carry our own inner, living light—a light to ward off the darkness. This is not about burning brightly; it&’s about yielding a more simple phosphorescence—being luminous, having stored light for later use. Staying alive, remaining upright, even when lashed by doubt.&” After surviving a difficult heartbreak and battle with cancer, acclaimed author and columnist Julia Baird began thinking deeply about how we, as people, persevere through the most challenging circumstances. She started to wonder, when we are overwhelmed by illness, loss or pain, or a tragedy outside our control: How can we keep putting one foot in front of the other? Baird went in search of the magic that fuels the light within—our own phosphorescence. In this stunning book, she reflects on the things that lit her way through the darkness, especially the surprising strength found in connecting with nature and not just experiencing awe and wonder about the world around her, but deliberately hunting it, daily. Baird also writes about crossbeams of resilience: nurturing friendships and a quiet faith, pursuing silence, fighting for what she believes in, the importance of feeling small, learning from her mother's example of stoic grace. She also explores how others nurture their inner light, interviewing the founder of the modern forest therapy movement in Tokyo, a jellyfish scientist in Tasmania, and a tattooed priest from Colorado, among others. Weaving together candid and moving memoir with deep research and reflections on nature and the world around her, Baird inspires readers to embrace new habits and to adopt a phosphorescent outlook on life, to illuminate ourselves and our days—even in the darkest times.
Phra Farang: An English Monk in Thailand
by Phra Peter PannapadipoAt forty-five, successful businessman Peter Robinson gave up his comfortable life in London to ordain as a Buddhist monk in Bangkok. But the new path he had chosen was not always as easy or as straightforward as he hoped it would be.In this truly extraordinary memoir, Phra Peter Pannapadipo describes his ten-year metamorphosis into a practicing Buddhist monk, while being initiated into the intricacies of an unfamiliar Southeast Asian culture.Phra Peter tells his story with compassion, humour and unflinching honesty. It's the story of a 'Phra Farang' - a foreign monk - living and practicing his faith in an exotic and intriguing land.
Phred and Me
by Daniel GerberRequired reading for PUBHLTH 160 My Body/My Health taught by Dr. Gerber & Dr. Ayvazian at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Physical Disobedience: An Unruly Guide to Health and Stamina for the Modern Feminist
by Sarah Hays CoomerA manual for activism that begins with our most powerful asset--our bodiesEven as a wave of renewed feminism swells, too many women continue to starve, stuff, overwork, or neglect our bodies in pursuit of paper-thin ideals. "Fitness" has been co-opted by the beauty industry. We associate it with appearance when we should associate it with power. Grounded in advocacy with a rowdy, accessible spirit, Physical Disobedience asserts that denigrating our bodies is, in practice, an act of submission to inequality. But when we strengthen ourselves--taking broad command of our individual physicality--we reclaim our authority and build stamina for the literal work of activism: the protests, community service, and emotional resilience it takes to face the news and stay engaged. Physical Disobedience introduces a breathtaking new perspective on wellness by encouraging nonviolence toward our bodies, revitalizing them through diet and exercise, fashion and social media, alternative therapies, music, and motherhood. The goal is no longer to keep our bodies in check. The goal is to ignite them, to set them free, and have a mighty fine time doing it.
Physical Intelligence: Harness your body's untapped intelligence to achieve more, stress less and live more happily
by Claire Dale Patricia PeytonThe highly successful four-part strategy for raising your performance at work and home so that you can thrive in a busy, challenging world, from the experts who have worked with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies across the globe. Do you wish you could be more focused and productive? Would you like to ensure your most confident performance when the stakes are high and your stress levels are even higher? The way your body reacts in any given situation determines your ability to think clearly and your capacity for managing your emotions. When you understand the way your body reacts and how to manage it, your physical intelligence, you can handle that stressful presentation, the make-or-break meeting and the important pitch. Claire Dale and Patricia Peyton have spent the past thirty years helping business leaders, top performers and professional athletes improve their physical intelligence in order to achieve outstanding success and a deeper sense of fulfillment. This practical guide contains the effective techniques you need to develop your strength, flexibility, resilience and endurance, leaving you feeling confident and fully equipped to deal with whatever comes your way. Each step-by-step strategy can be easily integrated into a busy day and is combined with useful tips and inspiring stories of people who have turned their lives around through physical intelligence.
Picasso's Brain: The basis of creative genius
by Christine TempleWhere does creativity come from? Why are some people more creative than others?Eminent neuropsychologist Christine Temple navigates a wide range of factors from the hard science (visual memory, spatial ability, brain functions) to the environmental (the 'mad genius' myth, and Gladwell's 10,000 hours of practice) in her study of what contributes to creativity. Using Pablo Picasso as her model of a creative genius, she weighs up each theory as it applies to Picasso and shows how his own creativity came from a combination of many factors.In this book, she looks at Picasso's playful mindset and passionate relationships, investigates the possibility that genius is genetic and can be inherited in families, considers whether creative genii perceive the world in a different way, and determines whether single-mindedness and focus play a part. This is the first book to look at a multitude of traits in creativity, and nail down the key factors that matter (and also which ones don't) to provide an overall picture of this fascinating area, linking the science to the personal.
Picasso's Brain: The basis of creative genius
by Christine TempleWhere does creativity come from? Why are some people more creative than others?Eminent neuropsychologist Christine Temple navigates a wide range of factors from the hard science (visual memory, spatial ability, brain functions) to the environmental (the 'mad genius' myth, and Gladwell's 10,000 hours of practice) in her study of what contributes to creativity. Using Pablo Picasso as her model of a creative genius, she weighs up each theory as it applies to Picasso and shows how his own creativity came from a combination of many factors.In this book, she looks at Picasso's playful mindset and passionate relationships, investigates the possibility that genius is genetic and can be inherited in families, considers whether creative genii perceive the world in a different way, and determines whether single-mindedness and focus play a part. This is the first book to look at a multitude of traits in creativity, and nail down the key factors that matter (and also which ones don't) to provide an overall picture of this fascinating area, linking the science to the personal.
Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day)
by Randi ZuckerbergA New York Times bestseller!In this motivational handbook—both a business how-to and self-help guide—the New York Times bestselling author of Dot Complicated takes on the fallacy of the "well-balanced" life, arguing that the key to success is learning to be well-lopsided.Work. Sleep. Fitness. Family. Friends. Pick Three.In an increasingly demanding world, we’ve been told that we can do everything—maintain friendships, devote ourselves to work, spend time with family, stay fit, and get enough sleep. We just need to learn to balance it all. Randi Zuckerberg doesn’t believe in being well-balanced. We can’t do it all every day, she contends, and trying to do so only leaves us frustrated and feeling inadequate. But we can succeed if we Pick Three.Randi first introduced the concept of Pick Three in a tweet—"The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma"—that went viral. Now, in this book, she expands on her philosophy and inspires others to follow her lead. From entrepreneurs to professionals, busy parents to students, Randi can help everyone learn to reject the unrealistic burden of balance and enjoy success in their own lives—by picking the most important areas to focus on in any given day.This practical handbook includes stories from Randi’s career learning that there’s no such thing as a perfect balance—as well as insights and examples from other professionals at the top of the biggest businesses in Silicon Valley, new moms searching for permission to focus on family, and recent graduates convinced they should have it all under control, including Arianna Huffington, Reshma Saujani, Laurie Hernandez, and Brad Takei. We can’t have it all every day, and that’s okay, Randi reminds us. Pick Three is her much-needed guide to learning to embrace the well-lopsided life.
Picking Up The Pieces
by Betty BatesNell has loved Dexter since first grade, but once they reach junior high and he begins to change, she must decide how strong her feelings really are.
Picking Up the Pieces without Picking Up
by Jennifer StormAn empowering, compassionate guidebook that will assist those in recovery who have been victimized by crime or a traumatic event in healing and rebuilding their lives without returning to addictive behaviors.
Picos y valles (Peaks and Valleys; Spanish edition
by Spencer JohnsonNow in Spanish...Peaks and Valleys is a story of a young man who lives unhappily in a valley until he meets an old man who lives on a peak, and it changes his work and life forever. Initially, the young man does not realize he is talking with one the most peaceful and successful people in the world.However, through a series of conversations and experiences that occur up on peaks and down in valleys, the young man comes to make some startling discoveries. Eventually, he comes to understand how he can use the old man's remarkable principles and practical tools in good and bad times and becomes more calm and successful himself. Now readers can take a similar journey through the story and use what you find to your advantage in your own work and life.
Picture This: 41 images to help you solve life's problems
by Nina Grunfeld Annie Lionnet'You can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking that created them.' Albert EinsteinPicture This is a 21st-century concept that draws on the ancient practices of bibliomancy, Tarot and the I Ching.The book includes 41 images, each accompanied by seven simple questions. As you look at each picture, you use the questions as prompts to help you identify what you want - or don't want; to solve a problem, or find a new perspective on something. Perhaps you are feeling stuck in some way. You may have a particular dilemma or decision to make. Picture This is like learning a new language, but a language that you can become fluent in almost immediately.Use Picture This on your own or have fun sharing it with friends and discover an inspirational and engaging way to start changing your life.
Picture This: 41 images to help you solve life's problems
by Nina Grunfeld Annie Lionnet'You can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking that created them.' Albert EinsteinPicture This is a 21st-century concept that draws on the ancient practices of bibliomancy, Tarot and the I Ching.The book includes 41 images, each accompanied by seven simple questions. As you look at each picture, you use the questions as prompts to help you identify what you want - or don't want; to solve a problem, or find a new perspective on something. Perhaps you are feeling stuck in some way. You may have a particular dilemma or decision to make. Picture This is like learning a new language, but a language that you can become fluent in almost immediately.Use Picture This on your own or have fun sharing it with friends and discover an inspirational and engaging way to start changing your life.
Pide más, espera más y obtendrás más
by María Marín¿Quieres obtener lo que deseas? ¿Necesitas persuadir a tu jefe para que te aumente el sueldo? ¿Deseas convencer a tu pareja para que coopere con las tareas del hogar? ¿Quieres lograr que un vendedor te dé un mejor descuento? ¿Aspiras a convencer a una persona para que sea tu socio? ¿Anhelas persuadir a alguien para que se enamore de ti? Después de leer ¡Pide más, espera más y obtendrás más!, podrás decir con seguridad: ¡Soy capaz de conseguir todo lo que quiero! Para alcanzar cualquier meta que te propongas, sea profesional, personal o familiar, necesitas persuadir a los demás para que hagan lo que tú quieres. En estas páginas, María Marín te enseña las 7 REGLAS para conseguirlo. Las personas exitosas tienen una característica en común: ¡la capacidad de convencer a otros para que hagan lo que quieren! Los triunfadores no tienen miedo a exigir lo que desean y saben como pedirlo. ¡Todo es negociable! Si usas tu creatividad, siempre puedes llegar a un acuerdo en el cual ambas partes ganen. La valiosa información que leerás en este libro se presenta con mucha motivación y humor. ¡Pide más, espera más y obtendrás más! te convertirá en un experto negociador y en una persona más segura de sí misma.
Piedras en los bolsillos: La madre que escribió un nuevo destino para su hijo
by Marta BrulePremio Malamadre Nacida para Luchar 2019RECOMENDADO POR LAURA BAENA, MALAS MADRES ¿Pueden el amor y la fuerza de una madre cambiar el destino de su hijo? Esta es la historia de Marta, una aventura de superación y amor de una madre que ha de enfrentarse a la enfermedad de su hijo, al que diagnostican un cáncer y le auguran el peor de los finales posibles. En el libro ella misma nos cuenta su particular batalla contra la enfermedad y cómo, con fuerza y tenacidad, logró vencer el miedo y transformarlo en coraje para afrontar el dolor. Emocionante y necesario, su testimonio es la prueba de que, con un espíritu positivo y el apoyo y la solidaridad de los demás, podemos intentar que la historia de nuestras vidas y de la de aquellos a los que amamos tengan un final feliz. «Cuando me preguntan si creo en los milagros, siempre contesto que sí, que tengo uno en casa». «Durante todo el proceso de la enfermedad de Guille sentía y repetía que el amor es la energía que movía y mueve el universo. Y que si cada persona conocida o desconocida tenía al día un pensamiento positivo sobre Guille, lo íbamos a conseguir». Reseñas:«Este libro está escrito con el amor de una madre que ha nacido para luchar y que es capaz de todo. Marta y Guille ya son parte de mi vida desde aquel día. También lo serán de la tuya desde hoy».Laura Baena, Malas Madres «Leed su libro con atención, porque detrás de sus palabras hay una experiencia dolorosa, pero también una increíble aventura de superación y, sin duda, de felicidad».Paco Arango, presidente de la Fundación Aladina
Piel de letra
by Laura EscanesCada piel es un mundo por descubrir. «Mis nociones sobre tu piel eran nulas y me moría de ganas de aprender a tocarte y acariciarte pero no sabía ni cómo empezar. Cuestión de pieles dicen. Cuestiones de cada piel será. Porque cada piel es un mundo nuevo por descubrir».Laura Escanes Laura Escanes debuta en el mundo editorial con un libro muy personal que explora los grandes temas que tocan al corazón. Piel de letra es un compendio de textos de diversa índole, prosa poética que dibuja -acompañada de las ilustraciones de Helena Saigi Millán- un mapa de pieles que son deseo, abandono, nostalgia, lucha, fuerza, desengaño, caos, aventura, descubrimiento... Un libro que habla de lo que se esconde debajo de la piel, de aquello que nos conecta y nos une sin importar nuestro origen, la edad que tengamos y o el destino al que nos dirigimos. Una obra sorprendente, madura, llena de imágenes poéticas y momentos, un canto a la libertad artística, una bofetada a los que critican, un auxilio para los que aman.
Piensa como un monje: Entrena tu mente para la paz interior y consigue una vida plena
by Jay ShettyJay Shetty, la super estrella mundial del crecimiento personal, nos presenta su primer y esperado libro que transmite la valiosa sabiduría que aprendió cuando era monje. Cuando PIENSES COMO UN MONJE, sabrás cómo superar la negatividad, cómo dejar de pensar demasiado, por qué la comparación mata al amor, cómo usar tu miedo en tu beneficio,cómo aprender de todo el mundo, por qué no eres tus pensamientos, cómo encontrar tu propósito en la vida y mucho más. Jay Shetty, la superestrella de las redes sociales y presentador del podcast nº 1 On Purpose, destila en este libro la sabiduría eterna que aprendió como monje y la expone con pasos prácticos que cualquiera puede aplicar para gozar de una vida más tranquila. Después de tres años en la India para convertirse en monje, meditar todos los días entre cuatro y ocho horas y dedicar su vida a ayudar a los demás, regresó a Londres, y entreno a sus estresados amigos en bienestar, propósito y atención plena. Desde entonces, Shetty se ha convertido en uno de los líderes de pensamiento más populares del mundo. En este libro inspirador y empoderador, Shetty se basa en su experiencia y conocimientos como monje para mostrarnos cómo despejar los obstáculos y llegar a nuestro potencial y poder y revela cómo superar los pensamientos y hábitos negativos, y acceder a la calma y al propósito que se encuentran en nuestro interior. Transforma lecciones abstractas en consejos y ejercicios que todos podemos aplicar para reducir el estrés y mejorar las relaciones. Reseñas:«Hacer que la sabiduría sea relevante y accesible es el superpoder de Jay Shetty. Su libro es profundo, conmovedor y práctico y estamos seguros de que ayudará a muchas personas a crear nuevos hábitos que los guiarán en la vida que realmente desean.»Will Smith y Jada Pinkett Smith «Jay Shetty te muestra, paso a paso, cómo desarrollar tu poder cambiando tu enfoque de la autoimagen a la autoestima. Piensa como un monje te libera de la hipnosis del condicionamiento social y te ayuda a convertirte en el arquitecto de tu propia vida.»Deepak Chopra, profesor de Medicina de la Universidad de California y San Diego y autor best seller. «Jay Shetty tiene un don excepcional para aprovechar la sabiduría eterna y hacerlacontemporánea infundiendo signifi cado y gracia a los momentos cotidianos. Ya ha compartido destellos de ella con millones de personas en las redes sociales, pero aquí lo reúne todo en un volumen que nos cambiará la vida. Hay que leer este libro para abrir la mente, levantar el ánimo, redefi nir el éxito y conectar con su propósito más profundo.»Arianna Huffington, fundadora de The Huffington Post, fundadora y directora ejecutiva de Thrive Global y autora best seller «¿Quién mejor que un monje para ayudarte a encontrar el sentido de la vida? La experiencia y sabiduría de Jay suponen un valor incalculable para cualquiera que busque mejorar su vida y alcanzar su máximo potencial.»Ellen DeGeneres, presentadora de televisión,actriz, escritora y productora «Coge este libro, busca una silla cómoda y deja que Jay Shetty te lleve en un viaje que te cambiará la vida. Querrás compartirlo con todos tus seres queridos.»Dr. Robert Waldinger, profesor de Psiquiatría de la facultad de Medicina de Harvard «Combinando la antigua sabiduría con los aspectos prácticos de hoy, Piensa como un monje proporciona una guía esencial para viajar por un camino equilibrado hacia el éxito.»Ray Dalio, fundador, copresidente y codirector de inversiones de Bridgewater Associates y autor best seller
Piensa diferente, vive diferente: No te creas todo lo que piensas
by Wayne W. DyerEl autor de Tus zonas erróneas propone un manual para dotar de flexibilidad a nuestra mente y saber doblegar fácilmente los prejuicios y los malos hábitos mentales que hemos cultivado toda la vida. En pocas palabras: «No te creas todo lo que piensas». Todos tenemos dominio sobre nosotros mismos, todos disponemos del poder para decidir qué hacer y cómo queremos hacerlo. Pero en este empeño, nos asaltan dudas y miedos que nos dificultan el camino para conseguir todo lo que nos proponemos y que, casi siempre, consiguen detener nuestro afán de perseguir nuestros sueños. ¿Cómo podemos deshacernos de esa tramposa voz que nos dice: «No puedes»? Wayne W. Dyer nos muestra claramente cómo se pueden detener las dudas y empezar a creer en nosotros mismos. El autor nos enseña cómo cambiar nuestros pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos para que nos influyan de forma positivaa la hora de actuar.
Piensa y seras rico: Una opcion latina
by Lionel Sosa Napoleon Hill FoundationIn the tradition of the eight-million copy bestsellers "Think and Grow Rich" and "Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice" comes a new Napoleon Hill title written by Lionel Sosa, one of the most influential Hispanics in America today.
Piense Mejor, Viva Mejor: Una vida victoriosa comienza en su mente
by Joel OsteenBestselling author Joel Osteen shares how reprogramming your thoughts to remove negativity will lead to a more blessed, fulfilled life. Your mind has incredible power over your success or failure. THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER offers a simple yet life-changing strategy for erasing the thoughts that keep you down and reprogramming your mind with positive thinking to reach a new level of victory. As a child of the Most High God, you are equipped to handle anything that comes your way. To claim your destiny, start thinking about yourself the way God does and delete the thoughts that tear down your confidence. When you train yourself to tune out the negativity and tune into your calling, you'll begin to live the wonderful plans God has made for you.
Piense Mejor, Viva Mejor: Una vida victoriosa comienza en su mente
by Joel OsteenBestselling author Joel Osteen shares how reprogramming your thoughts to remove negativity will lead to a more blessed, fulfilled life. Your mind has incredible power over your success or failure. THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER offers a simple yet life-changing strategy for erasing the thoughts that keep you down and reprogramming your mind with positive thinking to reach a new level of victory. As a child of the Most High God, you are equipped to handle anything that comes your way. To claim your destiny, start thinking about yourself the way God does and delete the thoughts that tear down your confidence. When you train yourself to tune out the negativity and tune into your calling, you'll begin to live the wonderful plans God has made for you.
Piense a otro nivel: 10 pensamientos poderosos para una vida exitosa y abundante
by Joel OsteenJoel Osteen, #1 bestselling author and pastor of Lakewood Church, invites you to set aside the shortcomings of the past and step into a new level of victory and favor.Many of us have let our minds become conditioned to thinking we've reached our limits, we've made too many mistakes, we'll never do anything great. What's happened? Instead of moving forward, we've adapted to our environment. Instead of pushing beyond our bounds, we've allowed a bad break, how we were raised, living with insecurity, or what someone did or didn't do to hold us back.The good news is that people don't determine our destiny-God does. And He has already taken into account every detail of our lives and factored them all into His plan. In his new book, NEXT LEVEL THINKING, Joel Osteen writes that we weren't created to go through life weighed down by the past. God has destined us to rise higher-to the next level. When we leave behind the negative mind-sets, the scarcity mentality, and the limits others have put on us, we'll experience the life of victory, favor, and abundance that was meant for us all along.