BookOdyssey

What is Artificial Intelligence? How will AI impact society? Is AI more powerful than human intelligence?The Psychology of AI explores all aspects of the psychology–AI relationship, asking how closely AI can resemble humans, and whether this means they could have some form of self-awareness. It considers how AI systems have been modelled on human intelligence and the similarities between brains and computers, along with the current limitations of AI and how these could be overcome in the future. It also looks at how people interact with AI in their everyday lives, exploring some of the ethical and societal risks, such as bias in AI algorithms, and the consequences for our long-term future if AIs do surpass humans in important ways.As AI continues to break new milestones, The Psychology of AI answers key questions about what it really means to be human, and how AI will impact our lives in every way, now and into the future. Σελίδες: 126, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Should I be upfront with someone I\'m interested in that I\'m ace or aro?How do I get people to respect my boundaries around intimacy? What if I don\'t want intimacy at all? Is it selfish to pursue a relationship if I don\'t want romance?These questions are not only a source of deep anxiety and frustration for ace and aro people - but limit the heights that ace and aro folks believe they can reach for in their lives. These questions make us believe that we should settle for less, when in fact we all deserve more.Whether we\'re talking about friendships, romantic relationships, casual dates or casual intimate partners, this guide will help you not only live authentically in your ace and aro identity, but joyfully share it with others. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

\"AI expert Jerry Kaplan explains how generative AI will revolutionize virtually every human activity. Highly recommended.\" - Francis Fukuyama, Political scientist and author of The End of History and the Last Man Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) have created a new class of computer systems that exhibit astonishing proficiency on a wide variety of tasks with superhuman performance, producing novel text, images, music, and software by analyzing enormous collections of digitized information. Soon, these systems will provide expert medical care; offer legal advice; draft documents; write computer programs; tutor our children; and generate music and art. These advances will accelerate progress in science, art, and human knowledge, but they will also bring new dangers. Have we finally discovered the holy grail of AI - machines that match or exceed human intelligence? Which industries and professions will thrive, and which will wither? What risks and dangers will it pose? How can we ensure that these systems respect our ethical principles? Will the benefits be broadly distributed or accrue to a lucky few? How will GAI alter our political systems and international conflicts? Are we merely a stepping stone to a new form of non-biological life, or are we just getting better at building useful gadgets? Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know® equips readers with the knowledge to answer these pressing questions. Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 14.5x14.5cm

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHer life. Her learnings. Her toolkit to live boldly.How do we build enduring and honest relationships?What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt?What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much? In her bestselling follow-up to the worldwide phenomenon Becoming, Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and insightful reflections to help us consider the important questions that many of us wrestle with.Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she explores how we find inner strength; create and deepen relationships with others; and better protect and strengthen ourselves. In doing so, she shares the tools, habits and principles that she has developed to successfully adapt to change, like “starting kind”, “going high”, and assembling a “kitchen table” of trusted friends and mentors.With trademark humour, candour, and compassion, and a powerful blend of fresh stories and profound advice, The Light We Carry will inspire readers to identify their sources of gladness, connect meaningfully, and remain hopeful and balanced in a turbulent world.Praise for The Light We Carry:‘Honest, funny, wise and perceptive’ The Times‘Obama is so disarmingly honest . . . You can’t argue with the hard-fought wisdom of such an accomplished woman’ Guardian‘The soothing balm we all need’ Grazia‘Deeply personal and hugely inspirational’ O Quarterly Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘This book should be the thought for the day every single day.’ Dr Julie Smith, Sunday Times bestselling author Far from being fluffy sentiments, acts of kindness – whether given, received or witnessed – are potent elixirs that have a profound and lasting impact on our mental and physical health. From boosting happiness to soothing the soul, kindness isn’t just a feel-good notion – it’s a powerhouse. It relaxes your nerves, lowers blood pressure, reduces inflammation and even slows down ageing at the genetic level. This book serves as a beacon of light, urging you to spread kindness like wildfire. Because in a world where apathy reigns, giving a f*ck is revolutionary. And when we do, we not only enrich ourselves but bring joy into our communities and the wider world. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

\"Our story is a story that\'s happening right now, to other families in systems around the world. To those families, I want to say: I see you, and I want shine a light on your experiences so you know you are not alone.\"In this heart-warming and supportive new book, The Sunday Times bestselling author and illustrator Eliza Fricker lifts parents of neurodivergent kids from the dark days of grappling with impenetrable, underfunded systems, and shows them how life can become brighter - often by finding joy in the things that may seem small to everyone else but are huge milestones for our children.Honest, full of humour and laced with advice that can be implemented into hectic day-to-day life, this is the little shot of hope that will keep you going when times seem toughest. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

Why does one smoker die of lung cancer but another live to 100? The answer is \'The Hidden Half\' - those random, unknowable variables that mess up our attempts to comprehend the world.We humans are very clever creatures - but we\'re idiots about how clever we really are. In this entertaining and ingenious book, Blastland reveals how in our quest to make the world more understandable, we lose sight of how unexplainable it often is. The result - from GDP figures to medicine - is that experts know a lot less than they think. Filled with compelling stories from economics, genetics, business, and science, The Hidden Half is a warning that an explanation which works in one arena may not work in another. Entertaining and provocative, it will change how you view the world. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Eye-opening\' New Statesman\'Utterly brilliant\' Helena Kennedy\'Thought-provoking, challenging and very humane\' Michael WooldridgeNo longer an uncertain technology of the distant future, artificial intelligence is starting to shape every aspect of our daily lives, from how we think to who we love.In this urgent polemic, leading barrister Susie Alegre explores the ways in which artificial intelligence threatens our fundamental human rights - including the rights to life, liberty and fair trial; the right to private and family life; and the right to free expression - and how we protect those rights.Touching on the many profound ethical dilemmas posed by emerging technologies, and full of fascinating case studies, Human Rights, Robot Wrongs is a rallying cry for humanity in the age of AI. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

From bestselling author and British astronaut Tim Peake, an inspirational human history of space travel, from the Apollo missions to our future forays to Mars. The Right Stuff for a new generation.THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY SPACE TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST____________________________________________________________________\'This book is brilliant - once in a blue moon. A book for the whole family.\' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio\'The most wonderful book ... Tim Peake is a historian and encyclopaedia of space.’ Rory Stewart\'An extraordinary book. For anyone - even if you’re not interested in Space. If you’re interested in human stories and the human character - this is delightful.\' BBC Breakfast\'A fascinating, detailed, playful book drawn from extensive research – Peake met seven Apollo astronauts, Russian cosmonauts and various other space technicians – as well as his considerable personal experience. Lifts the lid on what space is like: the dedication and sacrifice; the politics and pantomime; the practicalities and the peril; the glory and fame; the adjustment back to normal life.\' iPaper\'A thrilling human history of space\' Daily Mirror\'The bible of space travel\' Chris Moyles, Radio X____________________________________________________________________As seen in the major TV series Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake.Only 656 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson.Full of exclusive new stories, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, the book conveys what space exploration is really like: the wondrous view of Earth, the surreal weightlessness, the extraordinary danger, the surprising humdrum, the unexpected humour, the newfound perspective, the years of training, the psychological pressures, the gruelling physical toll, the thrill of launch and the trepidation of re-entry. The book also examines the surprising, shocking and often poignant stories of astronauts back on Earth, whose lives are forever changed as they readjust to terra firma.Publication of the book comes on the eve of NASA\'s plans to return to the moon, fifty years after an astronaut last walked on the lunar surface. In 2024 the Artemis II mission will send four astronauts to orbit the moon.In 2025 Artemis III will send the first woman and the first person of colour to step on the lunar surface. What will separate these upcoming moonwalkers from the legendary Apollo crews? Does it still take a daring-do attitude, super-human fitness, intelligence, plus the \'Right-stuff\' - a fabled grace under pressure? And how will astronauts travel even further - to Mars and beyond? Space: The Human Story reveals all. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A comprehensive exploration of the potential of coincidences to expand our understanding of reality and inspire psychological, interpersonal, and spiritual growth• Scientific and Medical Network\'s Annual Book Prize for 2022• Presents a complete catalog of coincidence patterns with numerous illustrative examples• Defines the many uses and potential pitfalls of coincidences and highlights the situations in which they are most likely to occur• Explores the range of explanations for coincidences, including the psychosphere as the medium through which many coincidences take placeEach of us has more to do with creating coincidences than we think. In this broad exploration of the potential of coincidences to expand our understanding of reality, psychiatrist Bernard Beitman, M.D., explores why and how coincidences, synchronicity, and serendipity happen and how to use these common occurrences to inspire psychological, interpersonal, and spiritual growth. Through a complete catalog of coincidence patterns with numerous illustrative examples, Dr. Beitman clarifies the relationship between synchronicity and serendipity and dissects the “anatomy of a coincidence.” He defines coincidence types through their two fundamental constituents--mental events and physical events. He analyzes the many uses of meaningful coincidences as well as their potential problems. He explains how you will see patterns guiding your life decisions and learn to expect that coincidences are more likely to occur during life stressors, as well as times of high emotion and strong need, which helps you be ready to use them when they occur. Exploring the crucial role of personal agency--individual thought and action--in synchronicities and serendipities, Dr. Beitman shows that there’s much more behind these occurrences than “fate” or “randomness.” Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0929, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

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While humanity faces unprecedented ecological and social challenges, advances in technology and our understanding of the mind are creating the conditions for a global renaissance. Weaving together personal transformation through transhumanism with a call for global collaboration, author Milan Kordestani presents an inspiring roadmap to a brighter future.Humanity stands at a crossroads. Technological development outpaces our confidence, with each innovation bringing both wonder and unease. We grapple with the fear of the unknown and the anxieties of a rapidly changing world. We wonder if new technologies will decimate our job market, increase inequality, or endanger our species. But what if the key to unlocking our full potential lies not in clinging to the familiar, but in embracing humanity’s potential for radical thinking? Moonshot Moments is a marriage of science, philosophy, history, and futurism. Bestselling author Milan Kordestani chronicles his journey to thrilling and unforeseen frontiers in our understanding of consciousness, the self, and humanity’s cosmic destiny. His exploration moves beyond the growing anxiety over rapid AI development to offer a unifying, transhumanist vision for the future of humankind. He delves into the biohacking of human consciousness, exploring how, amid a world offering both suffering and joy, we can cultivate presence and discover meaning in our lives. Readers will discover how to organize their own mindsets and work toward a collaborative community that is fueled by innovation, building a society that will spark solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Moonshot Moments is not just a glimpse into a brighter future, it\'s a blueprint for actively creating it. Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0605, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Transform your consciousness and let go of the false beliefs you have about yourself with this powerful collection of Dr David Hawkins\' key teachings.Are you willing to let go of seeing yourself as the ego believes you to be? Are you willing to go further, to know that the ego itself is an illusion?In this book, select teachings from Dr David R. Hawkins\' extensive body of work will guide you in the process of realization, surrender and transformation. When we let go of the old ways of thinking, our attachments and the false promises of the ego, we discover the truth that we are one with All. Features classic passages, including:· It is not really necessary to subdue the ego but merely to stop identifying with it.· Every life experience contains a hidden lesson. When we discover and acknowledge the hidden gift that is there, a healing takes place.· To be enlightened merely means that consciousness has realized its most inner, innate quality as nonlinear subjectivity and its capacity for awareness.· The only energy that has more power than the strength of the collective ego is that of Spiritual Truth.h.\'This book is small in size, but it can have a massive impact on your life. It will take you through the process of a total transformation of consciousness - if you choose to apply its teachings deeply within yourself.\' From the Introduction by Fran Grace PhD Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0831, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'It\'s hard not to be persuaded by Bradbury\'s enthusiasm and positivity\' THE TIMESJoin Julia Bradbury as she leads you through the walk of our lifetimes. There\'s a lot of talk about how we all must connect more with nature. But what does that mean? How do you do it? And what does it do for you in return? Can something as simple as going for a walk really improve your life? The simple answer is: YES. Walk Yourself Happy will explain the elemental link between our own health - both physical and mental - and the natural world. Julia knows first-hand the profound impact of nature: it has helped her survive breast cancer, overcome infertility and continue through failed IVF treatments; it balances the soul and acts as a confidante and therapist. Through science-backed information, practical tips and Julia\'s own story, Walk Yourself Happy will explore how nature can soothe anxiety and stress, how a mountain or a tree can keep you company in times of grief, and the importance of building nature into your everyday life, so you eat well, sleep better and move more.Walking, one of the most accessible activities for most of us, is the fastest and easiest way to embed yourself in nature. You don\'t need expertise or equipment; you just need to put one foot in front of another. You don\'t need an epic landscape either, you can walk down the street or in your local green space. Though, as you will learn from this book, a walk in the park is rarely just that. We all have shocks and surprises that stop us in our tracks, make us question who we are and why we are here. In walking, we have the power to change our pace. And when we do that, we can find union with nature, camaraderie with friends and a form of intimacy with self. We can walk ourselves happy and we can walk ourselves healthy, and we can rekindle the innate bonds, all-but extinguished by modern living, that we have always had to our natural environment. We can start today. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1105, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

Life doesn\'t come with a manual but this illustrated guide to navigating its ups, downs and WTFs is the next best thing.With her trademark humour and engaging frankness, artist Veronica Dearly guides us on a visual journey through the parts of life that often leave us floundering. Taking inspiration from the popular Wheel of Life coaching tool, How To Do Hard Things explores key areas in turn, from mental health, mindset and the dangers of overthinking, through fitness and body image, career, love, beliefs, family, money, fun, and friends, to finding your direction, setting your own goals, and preparing for change. Veronica combines accessible guidance with uplifting pockets of inspiration and simple on-the-page activities to encourage self-reflection, provide instant pick-me-ups, and help you realise that you really can do hard things.While acknowledging that actual real life is never perfect, this relatable, down-to-earth book shows how it is still possible to find the positives and make it a little bit better every day. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 15.5x15.5cm

Self-love is increasingly recognised as the foundation of a happy, healthy life. But, unlike other important life skills, self-love is never taught. As a result, many of us reach adulthood knowing that we need to love ourselves, but with no idea how to do it. In this revised and updated edition of the popular Shadows Before Dawn, spiritual leader Teal Swan answers the question, how do I love myself? Baring her own experiences as an alienated extrasensory child and victim of abuse, Teal reveals how she turned her life around, overcame self-hate and transformed her suffering into self-love and joy.  To guide you on your own journey of healing and transformation, Teal shares the 30 extraordinary methods and techniques that she used to find self-love in a comprehensive self-love toolkit. These life-changing practical tools will help you to develop self-worth, learn to \"fill your own cup\", choose happiness, love your body and step into your purpose. If you are struggling to find your way to self-love, this inspiring book will provide you with a complete road map, showing you how to find happiness, heal your life and learn to truly love yourself. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

-----; \'Hope is the alchemy that turns a life around, and Bernadette’s Russell’s delightful and informative book gives us the toolkit to ignite hope in each of us.\' - Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass; Whether we\'re grieving or afraid, worn down by everyday troubles or relentless bad news, there is always hope. As an expert on the multiple benefits of hope and kindness, Bernadette Russell reveals how hope can be nurtured by all of us, even in uncertain times.; Filled with cutting-edge research, timeless philosophy and tales of triumph over adversity, this uplifting and essential toolkit will give you all you need to cultivate hope in yourself, your community and in our future.; With plenty of \'try this\' tips and case studies of everyday \'hope heroes\', How to Be Hopeful will inspire you to live and to act with renewed hope for a more compassionate world.; Hope is the fuel that transforms our lives.; -----; \'The perfect book for troubling times. The ideas and exercises in How To Be Hopeful will soothe your soul.\' - Katherine May, author of Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times; \'Everyone needs to read this book.\' - Dr Mark Williamson, director of ACTION FOR HAPPINESS; \'Bernadette reminds us of our values and ideals and that each of us has power to affect change.\' - Vera Chok, co-author of The Good Immigrant; \'Exactly what is needed right now. Hope AND action.\' - Stella Duffy O.B.E, author and co-founder of Fun Palaces campaign for cultural democracy Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1007, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

A New York Times bestselling author and tech columnist\'s counter-intuitive guide to staying relevant - and employable - in the machine age by becoming irreplaceably human.It\'s not a future scenario any more. We\'ve been taught that to compete with automation and AI, we\'ll have to become more like the machines themselves, building up technical skills like coding. But, there\'s simply no way to keep up. What if all the advice is wrong? And what do we need to do instead to become futureproof?We tend to think of automation as a blue-collar phenomenon that will affect truck drivers, factory workers, and other people with repetitive manual jobs. But it\'s much, much broader than that. Lawyers are being automated out of existence. Last year, JPMorgan Chase built a piece of software called COIN, which uses machine learning to review complicated contracts and documents. It used to take the firm\'s lawyers more than 300,000 hours every year to review all of those documents. Now, it takes a few seconds, and requires just one human to run the program. Doctors are being automated out of existence, too. Last summer, a Chinese tech company built a deep learning algorithm that diagnosed brain cancer and other diseases faster and more accurately than a team of 15 top Chinese doctors.Kevin Roose has spent the past few years studying the question of how people, communities, and organisations adapt to periods of change, from the Industrial Revolution to the present. And the insight that is sweeping through Silicon Valley as we speak -- that in an age dominated by machines, it\'s human skills that really matter - is one of the more profound and counter-intuitive ideas he\'s discovered. It\'s the antidote to the doom-and-gloom worries many people feel when they think about AI and automation. And it\'s something everyone needs to hear.In nine accessible, prescriptive chapters, Roose distills what he has learned about how we will survive the future, that the way to become futureproof is to become incredibly, irreplaceably human. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0203, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

In Nobody Really Has Their Sh*t Together, illustrator star Luke John Matthew Arnold shares his no-bullshit, somewhat inspirational and very hilarious doodles. This bold little book is a beautiful gift for yourself or anyone you love, to bring a smile in tough moments. For most of us, every day comes with a new set of ‘holy shits’ and ‘what the fucks’. But as a fella who lives with OCD and anxiety while also being an artist, Luke John Matthew Arnold often couldn\'t afford a shrink. So instead, he started doodling. These cute doodles hugged Luke\'s eyeballs, kissed his heart and spanked his negative thinking on the big ol’ bum. These doodles have helped him traverse through the deepest of shit puddles and come out the other side – moist and smelly, but okay. And now they\'re in a book. Nobody Really Has Their Sh*t Together is here for you to open at any page, any time, with the comfort of knowing that whatever doodle you look at is totally cheese-free, somewhat absurd and has worked to cheer up one person (Luke). Hopefully you\'re number two. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 13.9x13.9cm

A 5-step energy detox program from renowned energy healing expert, Oliver Nino that removes the crippling blocks from your energetic field that stand between you and abundance, purpose, and happiness.Renowned energy healer and spiritual activation expert, Oliver Nino shares his 5-step energy reset that eliminates the toxins that hold you back from being in your healthiest state.In this book, Oliver explains how energetic blocks lodge themselves in your system as negative beliefs, emotions, and sometimes even physical conditions. Traumas, ancestral roots, or environmental factors create feelings of fear, guilt, anger, betrayal, uselessness, hurt, and inadequacy that can flow through you like dangerous, free radicals. These create walls in your energetic field, which can cause physical disease, relationship issues, feeling “stuck,” a lack of abundance, a lack of purpose, a lack of confidence, anxiety, depression, or a general feeling of unhappiness.Writes Oliver, \"I find that when you cleanse, or remove, the blocks that weigh people down using my healing techniques, it not only detoxes their energetic fields—thus, healing various aspects of wellness—but also allows them to tap into a higher power and activate their own gifts, so that they can pursue their purpose on earth. Every one of us is naturally wired to clear our energy fields. Our souls arrived here in a clear, energetic state, and so it’s possible to return to our natural way of being.\" Σελίδες: 200, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0321, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

Expand beyond the perceived limitations of the human experience with guidance from The Council, a collective of ascended masters channeled by metaphysical teacher Sara Landon, in conversation with Mike Dooley.In this powerful narrative, Mike Dooley engages in conversation with Sara Landon as she channels The Council. He explores the staggering wisdom of The Council to understand the very reason for life as we know it (The Dream), how to wisely navigate everything we experience between life and death (The Journey), how all of this fits within the context of reality (Eternity), and our intimate relationship to the Source of our lives and all things (God).The Council answers complex, big-picture questions like \"To what degree can we transcend life\'s illusions without destroying the fabric of our adventure?\" and \"Are there other planetary beings physically among us?\" with astonishing clarity.In The Council\'s words: \"A new path forward is emerging and expanded possibilities for humankind are becoming the new way of living, loving, leading, and thriving in your awakening world. It is time for the leaders and way-showers of this Great Awakening to fully step into their power and guide the way forward. We bring forth the wisdom to support you in living your highest potential during this spectacular time!\" Σελίδες: 248, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0613, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

Why are you here? What is life for? What are you meant to do? New York Times best-selling author Robert Holden helps you go from looking for your purpose to living it. (Hint: It’s not just about you.)“How do I find my life’s purpose?” In the 10-year run of Robert Holden’s call-in radio show, Shift Happens!, his listeners asked that question more often than any other, by far. It seems everybody is looking for their purpose, and yet we all struggle to recognize it and live it. In Higher Purpose, Holden takes readers on an epic journey of self-discovery that includes the hero’s journey with Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung’s work on true vocation, Victor Frankl’s search for meaning, a pilgrimage with St. Francis of Assisi, the poetry of Wordsworth and Rilke, and much more. The journey has four stages: “The Call” explores “the calling” inside you to live a more meaningful life.“The Path” helps you to realize what inspires you, what brings you alive, to follow your joy, and to do more of what you love.“The Ordeal” tackles the inner blocks, the road of trials, and challenges you must overcome to live your higher purpose.“The Victory” encourages you to not betray yourself, to “sing your whole song,” and to keep on saying YES to your soul’s high adventure. In Higher Purpose, Holden explores three distinct levels of purpose: your unique purpose, a shared purpose, and the greater purpose of life. He offers inquiries, meditations, and journaling exercises to help you live your purpose every day. And he shares stories from his own life and conversations with a host of remarkable people—Maya Angelou, Louise Hay, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Robert Thurman, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, Wayne Dyer, Oprah Winfrey, and more. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1101, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

This is the secret to a wiser, happier and longer life; the key to a more energetic and productive you. Welcome to the power of the Downstate. Do you find the relentless daily grind of go-go-go, do-do-do exhausting? Always feel like you’re playing catch-up in every aspect of life? World-renowned researcher Sara C. Mednick PhD has the solution. She developed the concept of the Downstate while studying how our internal systems – sleep, cardiovascular, circadian, muscular and metabolic – work together. The results were astounding: our systems need restorative states, and these states don’t just happen during sleep. In fact, you can harness Downstate moments in everything you do, from deepening your breath, to timing your exercise and meals, to holding hands, or walking your dog.The Downstate refers to the wide range of recovery systems you can learn to tap into every single day. It can help to replenish your most vital functions at a cellular level, including giving your heart, brain and metabolism a rest. In essence, it\'s your opportunity to plug yourself into a metaphorical outlet and power back up. In this ground-breaking and fun read, you\'ll discover simple ways to:· access the Downstate via four key approaches: parasympathetic nourishment, sleep, exercise and nutrition· engage in simple, quick activities that make you feel rested and full of energy· restore your inner balance with the four-week Downstate Recovery Plan, expertly crafted with science-backed tools and techniques Find out how to be more alert, productive and cognitively sharp during the day, enjoy consolidated, restorative sleep at night and achieve a long life filled with mental and physical vitality. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0419, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

\'My own start in the new thought and self-help fields was influenced by several teachers, but the person who impacted me the most was Florence Scovel Shinn.\' -Louise HayStill as relevant today as they were almost a century ago, the teachings of Florence Scovel Shinn have profoundly shaped the fields of personal development and spiritual growth over the decades. In this transformational classic, Florence explores the power of positive thought and fearless faith. She explains how your thoughts and words affect the experiences you have in your daily life, and then shares practical examples to demonstrate how to use affirmations to create more of what you want, including abundance, love and success.The second part of this book contains Louise Hay\'s interpretation of Florence\'s original text. In The Game of Life for Women, Louise specifically focuses on teaching women to own their true power. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0803, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A BIRDING JOURNEY AT HOME AND BEYONDIt began with a flutter of yellow feathers flitting through the trees, casting beams of sunshine and promise that burst through her kitchen window. This was her sign to look up.As a licensed therapist, Tammah Watts knew that she needed to seek and accept hope, love, and support to overcome her chronic pain and cultivate resilience. But she could not predict that the little yellow bird would put her on the path to healing by fostering a powerful connection with birds and the experience of birding.Tammah shares her emotional journey of finding comfort and inspiration from her feathered friends, while providing practical tips and tools to help you:Explore the practice of birdwatching from the comfort of your own home and communityIncrease your self-awareness, mindfulness, and concentrationFind acceptance and alignment with the spirit and beauty of birdsRight outside your door flies just what you’ve been looking for to help ease symptoms of stress, pain, depression, and anxiety. All you have to do is look up, take notice, and open your heart and mind.No matter where you are, what you look like, or what you\'re going through, you can create sacred space and connection with birds and begin to heal. Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0307, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

Scientific evidence has proven the power of kindness to change the brain, impact the heart and immune system, and even be an antidote to depression.We\'re actually genetically wired to be kind. In this book, inspirational ex-scientist David Hamilton shows that the effects of kindness are felt daily throughout our nervous systems. When we\'re kind, our bodies are healthiest.In his down-to-earth and accessible style, David shares how:- Kindness makes us happier - Kindness improves relationships - Kindness is good for the heart - Kindness slows ageing - Kindness is contagiousThere’s a chapter dedicated to each of these side effects in turn, in which you’ll learn about how and why it happens, the science that proves it, how it plays out in our lives and how it affects children, adults and older people. Along the way, there are also a few stories of acts of kindness performed by ordinary people and 50 suggestions for acts of kindness you can do yourself.Reading these stories will nourish your soul and leave you with renewed optimism for the future. The Five Side-effects of Kindness will help you see the many ways in which giving your time, energy and love to another could transform your health – and your whole world. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0207, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

Alex Reegan’s incredible story of healing and growth is your call to look within and live as your most authentic self.As a trans man born into an evangelical Christian family that prevented his true identity from emerging, Alex spent years struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, trying to break free of the oppressive beliefs that bound him. After years of fighting—for his life, his freedom, and his truth—Alex learnt to surrender and come home to himself. In this part memoir, part self-help book, Alex weaves his own story with healing guidance for you to take away and implement in your own life. You’ll find uplifting messages of compassion that will encourage you to let go of the things that are no longer serving you, as well as exercises such as journaling, self-reflection, and meditation to help you begin to heal and reclaim your connection to the divine that is within all of us. This powerful book, with its raw honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom shows you how Alex rediscovered and embraced his authentic self and gives you what you need to do the same. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0502, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

A friendly and affirming collection of 52 secular essays with interactive journaling prompts for those seeking spiritual connection and comfort outside the confines of organized religion.In Sermons on the Couch, Cindy Gentry offers weekly sermons that meet people where they are—whether religious or spiritual, agnostic or atheist. Instead of references to deities, her lessons are placed in the context of a force in the Universe. Instead of Biblical quotes, she uses the wise words of celebrities, scientists, poets, and thinkers. Rather than traditional hymns, she closes each sermon with suggested popular songs from across genres. At the end of each Sermon, she offers journal questions to guide further contemplation of the weekly topic.For example, the book’s opening sermon is titled “Resolutions.” To avoid the self-criticism that comes from not following through on resolutions, Cindy suggests reframing them into more general goals such as becoming a happier, healthier person, improving relationships, and making the world a better place. Journal questions prompt reflection on past experiences with resolutions and what the reader might do differently this year, and the hymn selection for this sermon is New Beginning, by Tracy Chapman.Writes Cindy, “So, that is my mission. To enjoy a laugh and a song, but most of all, to remind people each week, despite the crazy ups and downs of life, that they are perfect in their imperfections, the Universe loves them unconditionally, and that we can hold on to each other.” Σελίδες: 184, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0718, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Begin your epic poetry adventure today with engaging writing prompts that will have you turning out verse in no time. No doubt you’ve fallen in love with a poem at some point in your life. Whether it was a nursery rhyme from childhood or something you read in a high school English class, something about poetry’s form has captured your attention. And now you’d like to try writing a poem yourself. But where do you start?From the moment you put pen to paper, you’re a poet! And like other poets, your goal is to express yourself in a way that’s different from how you would write a short story or letter. But it’s easy to let your inner critic take over and silence your creative voice before you even begin. That’s where the Write Away! Poetry journal comes in. The 101+ writing prompts and exercises will help you find inspiration, try new approaches to writing, and learn to play with language. They’ll encourage you to think creatively and look at your world (and yourself) in a new way. Use these prompts to get your creative juices flowing and shut down that inner critic. Remember, this is your journal—there is no right way to follow these prompts. Do them in order or jump around; do one a day or several in a row.  Featuring a layflat binding for easy writing and a compact size perfect for writing on the go, Write Away! Poetry includes prompts like: Write a poem about lost or forgotten things. Write an acrostic poem—a poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word—to your parent or grandparent, using their first name. Write a poem about your favorite season. Write a poem that plays around with onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like its meaning, such as “sizzle”). Write a poem to your 13-year-old self with advice for living a good life (or avoiding heartache). Write a poem using couplets, which are two-line stanzas. Write a poem that describes how it sounds when snow, leaves, or rain falls. Write a poem that is not about food or cooking but written in the form of a recipe. Once you’ve gone through the book, challenge yourself by going back and writing fresh material in response to the prompts to see how your writing has evolved. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find the start of a brand-new poem to fall in love with. With so much of our lives and contact going digital, the Guided Workbooks offer an intimate way to nurture your connection with yourself and the people around you. An entertaining way to get off your screen, the pages in these guided prompt books are great for writers and first-timers alike. Each workbook offers content around a different, compelling theme, filled with thoughtful questions, inspiration for composition, and interactive prompts to learn about yourself and the world around you. Beautifully designed on high-quality paper stock and full of mindful prompts, channel your inspiration as you put pen to paper to learn more about what inspires you. Other books in the series include: The Adulting Workbook, Finding Your Authentic Self, Stop Overthinking, 5-Minute Productivity Workbook, 3-Minute Positivity Workbook, 52 Weeks to Better Mental Health, Tarot: A Guided Workbook, Astrology: A Guided Workbook , and Finding Your Balance: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1012, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 15x15cm

Don\'t think you can change your life through the power of positive thinking? Think again. These inspiring 101 true stories from people just like you will show you how they used a positive attitude to improve their lives, and you can too! Positive thinking is a powerful tool, one that can make you healthier, happier, and more successful. You can use the power of positive thinking to improve your life and relationships, overcome challenges, and lead a productive life with purpose. You’ll read chapters with inspiring personal stories and tips - from simple changes like the words you use to more daunting challenges, like confronting difficult or scary situations- this book will start you on the path to a new you! Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0227, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Squishmallows are here to fill your heart with love and affection. This entertaining book is packed with quick, encouraging doses of positivity, humour, and the happy warmth of a \'Mallow hug. Discover your new happy place. Open the book to any page and find an amusing affirmation, an adorable image, comforting words of encouragement, or a fun exercise to help make you laugh and brighten up your day. From celebrating the small things to supporting your friends, this book is all about living life more like a \'Mallow. That means focusing on the good, spreading joy, and being kind to yourself, even when life gets stressful. Enjoy time with your favourite Squishmallows and become an official part of their lovable squad. This heartwarming collection is the perfect gift for the millions of Squishmallows fans or anyone who needs a reminder that they are awesome. Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0201, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Would you like to experience amazing clarity, peace and freedom, even in the midst of challenging circumstances?In this ground-breaking new book, bestselling author Michael Neill shares an extraordinary new understanding of how life works that turns traditional psychology on its head. This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments. Understanding these principles allows you to tap into the deeper intelligence behind life, access your natural wisdom and guidance, and unleash your limitless creative power. You\'ll be able to live with less stress, greater ease and a sense of connection to the larger unfolding of life.Welcome to the space where miracles happen...Are you ready to begin? Σελίδες: 168, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

If every therapist and psychotherapist on the planet could repeat this to their clients, like a mantra, again and again, there would be fewer therapists and psychotherapists. Because it works. Very quickly. Realising that what you\'re worrying about and stressing over doesn\'t really matter so much in the grand scheme of things is the door to freedom and healing. And the little profanity \'F**k It\' is the key to that door. Ask anyone who\'s come close to death, or lost someone close to them, or discovered they have a serious disease and they\'ll say the same thing: that the little things don\'t matter, F**k It... enjoy life in every moment for what it is, not what you want it to be... worry less, live more... remember what\'s important and forget the rest.John and Gaia have taught F**k It Retreats in Italy and around the world since 2005. They have taught thousands of people how to say F**k It: how to ease up, let go, and feel the natural flow in their lives. F**k It Therapy makes available for the first time the process they teach during their week-long retreats. With their six-part process, you are guided through how to deeply relax and let go, then how to carry this out into your life. You find out about the F**k It State and how to access it, you learn the principles of F**k It Training and then discover what F**k It Living really is, and how you can live every moment in a free, relaxed and F**k It way. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

A recent Gallup poll in the US found that 70% of those in work didn\'t enjoy their job. In his latest book, John C. Parkin brings the power of saying \'F**k It\' to the subject of doing what we love. In this highly entertaining and motivational book, John sets out to prove that when we do what we love, we\'re actually more likely to be happier, healthier, wealthier and more successful. He addresses the significant blocks that people experience when they consider doing what they love, including: \'Doing what you love is for time-off, not work\', \'Doing what I love would be selfish\', \'I just don\'t know what I love\' and \'I could never make a living from doing what I love\'. Through no-nonsense ideas, fascinating facts and motivating calls to action, John brings us from pessimism to inspiration, so that our trail of thought becomes powered by \'F**k it, I can\'t waste any more of my life\', \'F**k it, I will find a way to make this work\', \'F**k it, I will do what I love\'. F**k It: Do What You Love is not just a book: it\'s a call to action to get every single person to spend their precious time on this planet doing what they love. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

Connect with Mother Earth and your Ancestors through inspiring stories and healing wisdom, and discover how to come home to yourself.We are all Future Ancestors, and we have a responsibility to nurture, protect and restore the balance to our Mother (Earth). We are of her. She owns us. This book honours her and honours us.I am Annabelle Sharman. I am a proud Aboriginal Bush woman of the Mutti Mutti tribe grown in the Australian Mallee among the gum trees, the Murray River and red dirt running through me. In this lifetime, I am (have become) the Spirit Weaver, living Self, Spirit and Mother Earth. I have become the Master of my own healing journey, having learned my lessons through life. I am a survivor and now I am Home, I am whole and I am Oneness.Throughout this book, I hold a space for you to see and feel through your Ancestor eyes, heart and Spirit, and to dance through the pages of this book. You will be guided to uncover and unravel a piece of who you truly are.I am an Ancestor of the future. Here I am, I have arrived. I am here, I heard you. I honour you, I honour me. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0117, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm