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A clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniques Many people are turning to meditation as an effective way to relax and find inner peace Regular meditation can help you to combat stress improve your general health increase your awareness and boost your capacity to think clearly and creatively Teach Yourself to Meditate is the ideal guide for everyone who wants to learn this powerful technique This excellent book explains what meditation is why it works and how to do it as well as the 10 core meditation practices which work best for everyone Throughout the book there are also easy to follow exercises and enjoyable spot meditations which you can do any time anywhere By investing just a few minutes a day you will learn a skill that will greatly improve the quality of your life

We feel therefore we are Conscious sensations ground our sense of self They are essential to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings present existent and mattering But is it only humans who feel this way Do other animals Will future machines To answer these questions we need a scientific understanding of consciousness what it is and why it has evolved Nicholas Humphrey has been researching these issues for fifty years In this extraordinary book weaving together intellectual adventure cutting edge science and his own breakthrough experiences he tells the story of his quest to uncover the evolutionary history of consciousness from his discovery of blindsight after brain damage in monkeys to hanging out with mountain gorillas in Rwanda to becoming a leading philosopher of mind Out of this he has come up with an explanation of conscious feeling phenomenal consciousness that he presents here in full for the first time Building on this theory of how phenomenal consciousness is generated in the human brain he turns to the morally crucial question of whether it exists in non human creatures His conclusions on the evidence as it stands are radical Contrary to both popular and much scientific opinion he argues that phenomenal consciousness is a re

Thsi book focuses on entrepreneurial development and the development of small businesses in Africa The central idea of this book is that entrepreneurial development and small business development are connected Entrepreneurship is lauded as an engine of growth economic development and job creation with small businesses often contributing to new job creation Also entrepreneurship and small business development are the heart of many countries economies The decision to focus on entrepreneurial development and small business development is that first there is a consensus that most entrepreneurial activities are aimed at creating small new ventures Second countries that give special attention to entrepreneurship stand a chance of industrialization Third Africa has been reported as having a rich entrepreneurial landscape as the continent s wealthiest individuals generated their wealth as trailblazing entrepreneurs Fourth small scale entrepreneurs and businesses form the backbone of economic activities across the continent A motivation to focus on entrepreneurial and small business development is the generally accepted view that start ups in Africa are growing calling for understanding into how to enhance productivity efficiencies and application of new tech

Accepting that there is no one size fits all approach to controlling drinking the latest edition of this bestselling book will help you assess your drinking and determine whether moderation or abstinence is the best path for you For decades the standard treatment for people struggling with alcohol consumption has focused on convincing them to admit that they are an alcoholic to stop drinking entirely and to enter into a program most commonly Alcoholics Anonymous But in his more than thirty five year career as an addiction specialist working with people who want to change their drinking habits Michael S Levy has found that the routes to behavioral change actually vary And although abstinence is the successful route for many people others can moderate their drinking on their own or with professional help In this practical effective and compassionate book Levy helps people take control of their alcohol problem by teaching them how to think about and address their drinking habits Beginning with a set of self assessments that reveal whether the reader s use of alcohol is creating problems Levy explains the causes of problem drinking discusses the growing recognition of the various ways an alcohol use disorder can show itself and talks about why it is so d

This book promotes an understanding of the purposeful muddling that health care workers rely on to be better able to function and operate in the multitude of complex ecosystems we call health care The book argues the case for the importance of recognising and understanding muddling behaviours practices and activities in order to create resilient care The book demonstrates how resilient health care principles can enable managers as well as those on the frontlines to work more effectively towards interdisciplinary care by gaining a deeper understanding of real world practices that manifest in everyday clinical settings This is done by presenting a set of case studies theoretical chapters and applications that relate experiences bring forth ideas and illustrate practical solutions Primarily aimed at people who are directly involved in the running and improvement of health care systems it provides practical guidance It is also of direct interest to health care professionals in clinical and managerial positions as well as researchers Jeffrey Braithwaite is Founding Director of the Australian Institute of Health Innovation Professor of Health Systems Research and Director of the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science Macquarie University A

Now in its fourth edition Occupational Hearing Loss delivers a complete overview of the hazards of occupational noise exposure causes of hearing loss testing of hearing criteria to distinguish occupational hearing loss and more The book emphasizes medical and societal factors in its coverage of topics such as audiometry and who should do it evoked response testing and conductive and sensorineural hearing loss as well as mixed central and functional hearing loss Brought together by experienced practitioners and written by experts with depth and experience in the field this book is written clearly in language accessible to non medical personnel No other book available has the breadth practical detail or comprehensive scope A unique compendium of information about specific problems of occupational hearing loss and hearing conservation the book is both a balanced reference and an easy to use guide to protecting the hearing of industrial workers This title is an ideal read for any student or professional occupational physician audiologist health and safety engineer industrial hygienist and otolaryngologist

Throughout history humans have attempted to influence and control the thoughts of others Since the word brainwashing was coined in the aftermath of the Korean War it has become part of the popular culture and been exploited to create sensational headlines It has also been the subject of learned discussion from many disciplines including history sociology psychology and psychotherapy But until now a crucial part of the debate has been missing that of any serious reference to the science of the human brain Descriptions of how opinions can be changed whether by persuasion deceit or force have been almost entirely psychological In Brainwashing Kathleen Taylor brought the worlds of neuroscience and social psychology together for the first time In elegant and accessible prose and with abundant use of anecdotes and case studies she examines the ethical problems involved in carrying out the required experiments on humans the limitations of animal models and the frightening implications of such research She also explores the history of thought control and shows how it persists all around us from marketing and television to politics and education This edition includes a new preface from the author reflecting on the uses of brainwashing today includi

The essential guide to recovering from concussion and other brain injuries Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging and prolonged process Learn how to maximize your recovery from the effects of brain injuries with the guidance of Sandeep Vaishnavi MD PhD and Vani Rao MBBS MD two leading medical experts with extensive experience helping patients recover from concussion and other brain injuries Healing the Traumatized Brain explains how the brain works how injuries affect the brain and how to use your brain s own power to recover This detailed guide contains essential information on The emotional behavioral mental and physical effects following concussion and other brain injuries Medication options and lifestyle changes Practical strategies for healing including stress management behavioral therapy and cognitive rehabilitation Neuroplasticity and nutrition as they affect recovery Behavioral disorders balance disorders and hormonal changes following concussion and other brain injuries The effects of coexisting factors such as other medical problems recreational drug use the misuse of prescribed medications and poor sleep hygiene The science associated with repeated brain trauma and promising therapies on the horizonBuilding on the

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller The master of productivity Steven Bartlett creator of Diary of a CEO The book we ve all been waiting for Dr Julie Smith author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before Will guide you to accomplish more than you ever dreamed of Jay Shetty author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of LoveThe secret to productivity isn t discipline It s joy We think that productivity is all about hard work That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil But what if there s another way Dr Ali Abdaal the world s most followed productivity expert has uncovered an easier happier path to success Drawing on decades of psychological research he has found that the secret to productivity and success isn t grind it s feeling good If you can make your work feel good then productivity takes care of itself In this revolutionary book Ali reveals how the science of feel good productivity can transform your life He introduces the three hidden energisers that underpin enjoyable productivity the three blockers we must overcome to beat procrastination and the three sustainers that prevent burnout and help us achieve lasting fulfilment He recounts the inspiring stories of founders Olympians and Nobel winning scientists

El presente libro ofrece, en primer lugar, un encuadre teórico del rol de abuelo, y, seguidamente, una propuesta de intervención psicoeducativa con abuelos cuidadores auxiliares. Los cambios sociodemograficos de los ultimos años han derivado en un aumento

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Este libro pretende ser una obra de apoyo y ayuda a los profesionales y estudiantes del ámbito social y psicológico que tratan a las personas con demencia y en especial a sus familias. Las demencias constituyen un problema de salud publica importante, que

This book draws on contemporary evidence based research observations interviews and anecdotal case scenarios to explore the growing knowledge base around non human animals capacity to experience e

This thoughtfully updated revision of a classic text sheds new light on the potential sociological and biological differences that result in deep seemingly unbridgeable political divisions

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