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Best of Reader's Digest, Volume 5: Heartwarming Stories, Dramatic Tales, Hilarious Cartoons, and Timeless Photographs (Best of Reader's Digest #5)
by Reader'S DigestGrab a hot cup of coffee, settle in and enjoy dozens of hilarious, inspirational and intriguing stories from the pages of Reader&’s Digest.Featuring the magazine&’s best-of-the-best articles, interviews, cartoons, book excerpts and photography, this cherished collection is one that&’ll be passed down for generations. Open Best of Reader&’s Digest Vol. 5 and you&’ll discover a timeless celebration of American culture. From real-life tales of adventure and survival to delightful narratives of love and kindness, this all-new edition is sure to warm hearts, incite lively discussions and bring smiles. SELLING POINTS: • Most popular content: Editors combed through the archives to find the articles, photos, quotes, jokes and cartoons readers loved and remembered most. • Celebrity contributors: In this collection, you&’ll find pieces by notable writers and comedians; along with quotes from famous personalities and much more. • Timeless favorites: From everyday heroes to larger-than-life characters and from intimate moments to historic events, the stories in this book resonate with everyone
Conscious Moving: An Embodied Guide for Healing, Learning, Contemplating, and Creating
by Christine CaldwellConscious Moving extends from one transformative belief: we feel more human, more empowered, and more ourselves when we live from that place within us—and all around us—that simply moves. And when we examine and trust in the emerging and evolving movement of our minds and bodies, we can better harness the tools needed to expand our creativity, wellbeing, and learning.Body-based psychotherapist, movement specialist, and renowned author-educator Christine Caldwell (Oppression and the Body) offers a radically ambitious mode of somatic awareness and inquiry—and shows how designing our own conscious movement practices can improve not only our own lives, but our relationships, communities, and culture.This anthology explores how movement practices can help us be more present; more grounded and intentional in responding to and working with experiences in the moment; and claim our own bodily autonomy. Caldwell and contributors explore these key benefits and applications in four critical areas:CreativityContemplationHealingLearningRooted in both ancient and modern scientific ways of knowing, Conscious Moving imparts fundamental principles and tools applicable to a broad spectrum of fields and professions. Topics explored in partnership with conscious movement practice include: Trauma and Oppression, Isolation and Loneliness, Addiction, Group Therapy, Sexuality, Creative Arts, and Grief.Encouraging each reader to pay attention to—and honor—their own embodied intuition, Conscious Moving is a non-prescriptive guide to accessing body-based wisdom for personal growth, community impact, and widespread social change.
Core: A Science-Backed Approach to Exercising and Understanding Our Central Anatomy
by Owen LewisA holistic, in-depth guide to understanding 'core' strength for therapists, movement professionals, and serious enthusiasts seeking advanced insights into functional training for mental and physical healthHealth magazines, gym-class instructors, and YouTube fitness experts frequently speak of the importance of a strong &“core,&” the muscles at our body&’s center that provide stability and support our movement. We know that improved core function can reduce symptoms of low back pain and pelvic pain, incontinence, and breathing issues. But while the core may be well-known, it is still poorly understood: there is no universally agreed-upon definition of the core or the muscles it comprises. Core adopts a holistic yet practical approach to demystifying the core, considering this crucial muscle group for its physical importance to bodily movement as well as our emotional and spiritual center. Physical therapist Owen Lewis digs into a wide range of metaphors and frameworks used to understand the core—from the Japanese concept of hara, a central storehouse of energy, to the set of specific muscles referenced in fitness studios everywhere. While physical therapy and core-exercise regimens tend to emphasize strength building and stable posture, Lewis argues for an approach that is also flexible, fluid, and adaptable: the same exercises may not be appropriate for every person, and may need to be changed up over time. In some cases, a &“weak&” core may be the result of muscles that are overworked and stressed, and &“good&” posture may create more pain than it prevents. Lewis clearly explains how the core works to manage and transfer the force of movement through the center of the body, building on principles of biotensegrity (how the tension and compression of different muscles creates a balanced structure which distributes stress and strain). The final chapters of the book provide a range of useful, functional training exercises suitable for lay readers but especially helpful as examples for therapists and trainers to use with clients.Lewis emphasizes functional training and underlying principles over a static list of exercises, providing the groundwork for tailored, individual training to improve core function. Supplemented throughout with color photos and a diverse range of models, Core makes it easy to understand the anatomy of this crucial region of the body, as well as key principles for more effective and safe exercises and training regimens.
Climate, Psychology, and Change: Reimagining Psychotherapy in an Era of Global Disruption and Climate Anxiety
by Steffi BednarekWith so many immediate and intensifying crises unfolding around us, how can therapists adapt to promote healing and growth?&“As these intriguing essays make clear, some of the finest minds in the world are thinking through the problems and arriving at powerful answers."—Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, educator, activist, and founder of Third ActWith essays from Francis Weller, Bayo Akomolafe, Hāweatea Holly Bryson, and moreWestern psychotherapy views our practice as a way to bring clients back to baseline &“normal.&” But our society&’s &“normal&” is profoundly unwell: our ways of being reflect the same unsustainable systems that erode our ecosystems, accelerate global destruction, and ultimately extract our humanity. Moving toward healing and purpose in uncertain times means evolving the way we do therapy and the way we think about mental health.Editor and climate psychologist Steffi Bednarek invites us to co-create a field that navigates unknown futures with skill and grace—one that helps clients build resilience and holds space for the uncertainties unfolding before us. She and 32 contributors explore ideas like:Decolonizing therapyUsing therapeutic tools to respond to traumaWhat psychologists can offer movements for social change and climate justiceHelping clients recognize and move past unhelpful responses to climate emergencyNurturing creativity in the face of crisisHolistic and intersectional, this collection reckons with the ways power, colonialism, and capitalism impact our myriad crises—while shaping Western psychology as we know it.With essays by clinicians from both the Global South and Global North, Climate, Psychology, and Change is an anthology unlike anything you&’ve read before: a necessary response, an urgent appeal, and a fearless look forward at how we care for our clients, eyes wide open, with compassion and skill in an uncertain world.
The Miocene Megalodon: Meggles and the Don of the Ocean
by Dr Jamey M. LongDive into a world of friendship and adventure in The Miocene Megalodon: Meggles and the Don of the Ocean! Join Meggles, a curious Megalodon, as she embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets that lie hidden in the depths of the Mariana Trench. Accompanied by her diverse group of ocean-dwelling friends, Meggles swims through the dark waters, facing the unknown and the possibility of being trapped in the abyss forever.Will Meggles and her companions find a way to swim back to the surface, or will they succumb to the fate of extinction, lost forever at the bottom of the ocean? Dive in and find out in this captivating tale of underwater exploration and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. The Miocene Megalodon: Meggles and the Don of the Ocean promises an unforgettable adventure that will keep you hooked until the very last page!
La magie de Manie (French Edition)
by Michelle J. FournierThis novice high/intermediate low reader focuses on three high school French students from Maine participating in Manie Musicale, an international bracket-style competition of sixteen contemporary French songs. Julie is a shy basketball star who struggles in French but loves music. She is bullied by Gabi, a popular girl with Canadian roots who is misunderstood by her friends. Mohamed is a new Mainer from Sénégal whose English is poor but who is not afraid to stand up to bullies. Tension mounts as the competition comes to a close and the students have to navigate complex social interactions while confronting their fears and hoping to win the grand prize - concert tickets in Boston to see a famous Manie Musicale singer. Can the magic of music bring them all together?