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How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis
by Kate MuirThe smart guide that every midlife woman needs to read … Forget everything you&’ve been told about midlife. For millennia, women have been led to believe that it&’s a time of decline. On the contrary, it is a time of transformation and re-formation; a turning point when we can move towards as bigger, better and more magnificent future. And who better to help you navigate this complex and wildly exciting time than women&’s health campaigner and documentary maker Kate Muir. In this essential and empowering guide, Kate draws upon scientific research, personal experience and the courageous and humorous stories of women to arm you with the knowledge you need to approach your second half with confidence, purpose and energy. She reveals how to: have better sex (after decades of trying) take advantage of brain rewiring in menopause upgrade your relationships and friendships change your job and find a creative renaissance avoid the midlife muffin top and love your microbiome This is your time to reset, renew and refresh ...
How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before
by Tamsen FadalEXPERT-DRIVEN, GIRLFRIEND-APPROVED • The perimenopause and menopause manual that cuts through the chaos so you can take back control of your body, your confidence, and your life—from Emmy award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and social media powerhouse Tamsen Fadal. If you&’re ready to feel like yourself again, this book is "the talk" you never had. Packed with actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists, sleep doctors, and a variety of lifestyle mentors, and synthesizing research, stories, and strategies in a way that only a journalist can, Tamsen Fadal helps you be your best advocate in a medical system not designed to treat women in midlife; understand the options that tame your symptoms, whether it&’s hormone therapy, supplements, or lifestyle changes; implement science-backed strategies to get the best sleep of your life; be able to talk to your partner about sex, low libido, painful intercourse, or how your hormones might be impacting your relationship; embrace your style (hair, makeup, clothes) to match your changing body; learn simple workouts, skincare tips, and delicious recipes to deal with belly fat, dry skin, and hair loss (and don&’t worry, it&’s not all kale salads); navigate menopause in the workplace—and much, much more. How to Menopause answers all the questions you didn't know to ask, and brings you into a conversation with millions of other women. Together, we can embrace a stronger, sexier self at every stage of midlife–from perimenopause through menopause and into our "bolden" years. "How to Menopause is more than just advice—it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women&’s health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly—never alone." —Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain &“For all of those millions of women out there, struggling with learning how to deal with menopause, Tamsen Fadal has written the menopause Bible! Ladies you will see yourself reflected in page after page. You will no longer feel alone by being 100% seen. It&’s also full of ways to begin managing this new glorious phase of life!&” – Halle Berry
How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before
by Tamsen FadalEXPERT-DRIVEN, GIRLFRIEND-APPROVED - The menopause manual that cuts through the chaos so you can take back control of your body, your confidence, and your life, from Emmy award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and social media powerhouse Tamsen Fadal.What's happening to me? Is anyone else feeling this way? Why did no one tell me about this?If you're ready to feel like yourself again, this book is "the talk" you never had.How To Menopause is packed with actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists, sleep doctors, and a variety of lifestyle mentors.Synthesizing research, stories, and strategies in a way that only an investigative journalist can, Tamsen Fadal helps you- be your best advocate in a medical system not designed to treat women in midlife,- understand the options that tame your symptoms, whether it's hormone therapy, supplements, or lifestyle changes,- have science-backed strategies to get the best sleep of your life,- be able to talk to your partner about sex, low libido, painful intercourse, or how your hormones might be impacting your relationship,- update your style (hair, makeup, clothes) to match your changing body,- learn simple workouts, skincare tips, and delicious recipes to deal with belly fat, dry skin, and hair loss (and don't worry, it's not all kale salads)--and much, much more.How to Menopause answers all the questions you've been too nervous to ask, and brings you into a conversation with millions of other women. Together, we can embrace a stronger, sexier self at every stage of midlife-from perimenopause through menopause and into our "bolden" years."How to Menopause is more than just advice--it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women's health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly--never alone." --Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain
How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before
by Tamsen FadalEXPERT-DRIVEN, GIRLFRIEND-APPROVED - The menopause manual that cuts through the chaos so you can take back control of your body, your confidence, and your life, from Emmy award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and social media powerhouse Tamsen Fadal.What's happening to me? Is anyone else feeling this way? Why did no one tell me about this?If you're ready to feel like yourself again, this book is "the talk" you never had.How To Menopause is packed with actionable steps and evidence-based tools from a team of 42 experts including neuroscientists, menopause-certified physicians, sex and relationship therapists, sleep doctors, and a variety of lifestyle mentors.Synthesizing research, stories, and strategies in a way that only an investigative journalist can, Tamsen Fadal helps you- be your best advocate in a medical system not designed to treat women in midlife,- understand the options that tame your symptoms, whether it's hormone therapy, supplements, or lifestyle changes,- have science-backed strategies to get the best sleep of your life,- be able to talk to your partner about sex, low libido, painful intercourse, or how your hormones might be impacting your relationship,- update your style (hair, makeup, clothes) to match your changing body,- learn simple workouts, skincare tips, and delicious recipes to deal with belly fat, dry skin, and hair loss (and don't worry, it's not all kale salads)--and much, much more.How to Menopause answers all the questions you've been too nervous to ask, and brings you into a conversation with millions of other women. Together, we can embrace a stronger, sexier self at every stage of midlife-from perimenopause through menopause and into our "bolden" years."How to Menopause is more than just advice--it provides a lifeline. Through her honesty, humor, research, and relentless commitment to women's health, Tamsen Fadal has created a guide that is both practical and deeply personal. Whether you're just beginning to experience perimenopause or well into this transition, these words will leave you feeling more confident, more informed, and most importantly--never alone." --Lisa Mosconi, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain
How to Sleep Like a Caveman: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Night's Rest
by Merijn van de LaarSapiens meets Why We Sleep in an evolutionary romp through the science of sleep—and how we can get better rest—by one of the world’s leading sleep scientists.We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, but for millions of us, not all of that time is spent sleeping. We strive for eight hours per night, only to lie awake thanks to stress, our ever-present devices, a new baby, or that 4pm coffee you thought you needed.As sleep scientist and recovering insomniac Merijn van de Laar shows, we’re hardly the first to experience this. When homo sapiens evolved hundreds of thousands of years ago, when saber-toothed tigers were their biggest nighttime worry, wakefulness served to protect one’s tribe at night. Research shows these episodic sleep patterns even gave our ancestors an evolutionary advantage. We can look to their example for guidance in improving our sleep health, too: how our sleep patterns change as we age, the benefits of communal sleep, the importance of environmental factors such as temperature and light. While our myriad gadgets may distinguish us from early humans, understanding the ways our brains evolved to rest can chart the course toward a better night’s sleep.Drawing from emerging science, archeological research into our ancestors’ habits, and close observation of contemporary hunter-gatherer cultures, How to Sleep Like a Caveman explains everything from why we sometimes jerk awake at night—likely a remnant of having slept in trees—to why our efforts to “optimize” our sleep schedules might just be a fool’s errand. The result is a surprising, accessible new framework for thinking about sleep—the way we were designed to.
How to Survive Against the Odds: Tales and Tips for Animal Attacks and Natural Disasters
by WonderyInspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brinkHow to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores the physiological responses of the human body under unbearable conditions, how to counteract them, and strategies for survival from doctors and psychologists. Through these tales, we see the grit, willpower, and know-how needed to navigate out of a host of merciless situations.This invaluable survival guide includes tips on how to endure being:ADRIFT AT SEA: Learn how to cure turtle meat, procure potable water, and survive on a life raft.MAULED BY A BEAR: Black bears? Fight back. Grizzly bears? Play dead. Polar bears? Start praying. You’ll learn how to triage wounds using the MARCH method and how to spot the difference between a bear’s bluff charge and an actual attack.BURIED BY AN EARTHQUAKE: Find out how to survive the initial crush, maintain your sanity if trapped under the rubble, and “think away your hunger.”And so much more!This might just be the most important book you’ll ever read. Armed with the information in How to Survive Against the Odds and when faced with similar threats, you may also find that you have what it takes to defy death and live to tell your story.
How to Unplug Your Child: 101 Ways to Help Kids Turn Off Their Gadgets and Enjoy Real Life
by Liat Hughes JoshiPacked with a variety of fun, screen-free activities for both indoors and out, at home and on the go, this book is your go-to-guide for entertaining children offline in the digital age. Split into bite-sized chapters, it will provide you with a host of imaginative suggestions to try after school, at the weekend and especially during the holidays.
Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach
by V. Gregory Payne Larry D. IsaacsHuman Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach, Eleventh Edition provides an overview of the academic field of study known as human motor development, the examination of lifelong changes in human movement. The book uses a holistic approach and emphasizes the importance of intellectual, social, and physical development and their impact on human motor development at all ages. The unique approach of this book includes the relationships between motor development and critical interactions with cognitive, social, and physical changes across the lifespan.Organized into five parts, the book examines key topics in motor development, including the relationship between cognitive and social development and motor development, factors affecting development, changes across the lifespan, and assessment in motor development, with special attention being applied to adulthood and older adulthood, given the increasing numbers of people in those age groups worldwide. Each chapter includes chapter objectives, a summary, a list of key concepts, questions for reflection, a list of related online resources, and an extensive reference list.Highly illustrated and written for student accessibility by providing access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors’ manual, a test bank, and lecture slides, Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach is essential reading for students of motor control and development, kinesiology, and human performance and for students interested in physical therapy, physical education, and exercise science.
Human vs ChatGPT – Language of Advertising in Beauty Products Advertisements
by Ida Skubis Dominika KołodziejczykThis book systematically investigates the linguistic strategies employed in beauty product advertising to assess their persuasive and manipulative effects. The work is divided into two sections: a review of relevant literature and an empirical analysis of advertisements. The analysis initially focuses on the linguistic features of advertisements created by humans prior to the introduction of ChatGPT, examining the linguistic measures used and their methods of persuasion and manipulation. Subsequent sections provide a detailed examination of advertisements generated by ChatGPT versions 3.5 and 4.0, analysing the artificial intelligence’s use of linguistic techniques. This includes a meta-analysis where ChatGPT itself discusses the linguistic strategies it employs. The ultimate goal is to compare and contrast the effectiveness and linguistic devices used in advertisements crafted by humans and those by ChatGPT, analysing how AI influences the language of advertising and its impact on consumer behaviour.
Hungry Girl Sheet Pan Cookbook: One-Pan Wonders Under 400 Calories
by Lisa LillienOne-Pan Wonders Under 400 Calories! Get sheet smart with this essential recipe collection centered around a kitchen MVP— a simple baking sheet!With an emphasis on wholesome ingredients like fresh produce and lean proteins, these delicious, easy meals and more make healthy eating a breeze. Get ready for . . .The Best Breakfasts: Protein-packed “Flattatas,” make-ahead pancake bars, and beyond.Lunches & Dinners: Meatloaves, chicken entrées, low-carb pizzas & more!Savory Snacks & Sides: Everything from party foods (bell pepper nachos and pepperoni pizza bites) to flavorful roasted veggies for every meal.Sweet Desserts: Cool & creamy frozen yogurt bark, decadent yet light brownie crisps . . . even sheet pan apple pie!Featuring . . . 5-ingredient recipes, 30-minute meals, vegetarian recipes, and loads of gluten-free options!Bonus! Sheet pan basics, time-saving tips, shopping tricks, ideas for leftovers . . . What can’t this book do for you?Grab a sheet pan and your appetite— these tasty recipes make eating smart astonishingly easy!
Hypoxia Conditioning in Health, Exercise and Sport: Principles, Mechanisms and Applications
by Martin Burtscher Olivier Girard Johannes Burtscher Grégoire MilletWhile severe hypoxia has detrimental health consequences, the controlled application of hypoxia can be protective and holds great promise as a performance-enhancing and therapeutic intervention. Hypoxia Conditioning in Health, Exercise and Sport: Principles, Mechanisms and Applications delivers an understanding of systemic and molecular mechanisms involved in hypoxia adaptations and examines the most promising forms of hypoxia conditioning with a view to create performance-enhancing strategies for athletes, as well as an offering an examination on clinical applications for numerous pathologies.This cutting-edge book examines how positive physiological adaptations not only acutely enhance tolerance to hypoxia but can also induce sustained health benefits. This has enabled the development and refinement of approaches utilizing hypoxia, strategies also termed hypoxia conditioning, to improve health and performance outcomes.By linking research with recommendations for real-world situations, this volume will serve as an invaluable resource for students, academics, exercise science professionals and sports medicine specialists, especially those in environmental physiology and coaching subjects.
I Don't Believe in Astrology: A Therapist's Guide to the Life-Changing Wisdom of the Stars
by Debra SilvermanAn accessible guide to the life-changing benefits of astrology by renowned psychotherapist and astrologer, Debra Silverman.In a chaotic, confusing, and divisive world, Debra Silverman introduces astrology as the medicine for accepting our human nature--its idiosyncrasies and dilemmas. Through an application of both therapy and astrology, this breakthrough guide equips readers with tools that release self-judgment, inner criticism, negativity, and misunderstanding. Every sign struggles with psychological issues. Understanding the unique topics relative to your sign, it’s no surprise you are quirky. Learning how to accept who you are and love yourself unconditionally through the lens of astrology is at the heart of this book.Debra Silverman teaches you how to step away from the struggle of your ego and see yourself with the calm objectivity of your soul. You will learn to love what you see—not just your best qualities but everything about you. She shows you how to aim for the high road of your personality. Most of all, you will cultivate compassion for all the other signs in the zodiac. Learn the meaning of the sun, moon, rising sign, Mercury, and Saturn. Using Debra’s method combining the wisdom of astrology and psychology, readers will remember the truth of theirsoul’s expression, seen through the eyes of self-love.
IBS For Dummies
by Kristina Campbell Maitreyi Raman Natasha HaskeyGet trustworthy answers to all your questions about irritable bowel syndrome IBS For Dummies is a much-needed resource that covers all aspects of this common gastrointestinal disorder, from a basic understanding of how the digestive tract works to managing the difficult and often unpredictable symptoms that come with the condition. This essential guide also gives those with IBS and IBS-like symptoms key tips on how to adapt their lifestyle and live life to the fullest. Packed with up-to-date scientific information, IBS For Dummies takes you through the different subtypes of IBS and their symptoms, covers treatment options, and provides helpful tips in a clear and approachable way. The compassionate Dummies approach makes coping with IBS easier, so you won't be held back by your symptoms. Discover the role of the gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis in IBS Learn how you can get an IBS diagnosis and find the treatment that works for you Find IBS-friendly recipes, current research findings, and new management options If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with IBS—or struggles with IBS symptoms without a diagnosis—this book will help you uncover new avenues for relief. Healthcare professionals looking to educate patients will also love this approachable reference.
Ignite Your Yoga: How to Live, Practice, and Teach as an Authentic Yoga Steward
by Susanna BarkatakiAn essential guide for all yoga practitioners to delve deeply into the tradition and practice authentically with appreciation, not appropriation.Includes practical advice for embracing yogic values—such as service, non-harm, and truthfulness—in your daily life and relationships and for the well-being of others.Popular yoga educator and advocate Susanna Barkataki invites yoga practitioners to become stewards of the tradition—bold and effective trailblazers for embodying the roots of yoga. She gives you the knowledge, tools, and language to respectfully and responsibly hold and participate in class and more effectively embody yogic values. Each chapter is full of step-by-step instructions, stories, practical advice, practices, and contemplations and covers the following: The issues with modern yoga in the West today Best practices for yoga leadership Learning what equity is in yoga How and when to use Sanskrit Integrating yoga ethics into your yoga practice, relationships, and workWhile mainstream yoga culture explodes, the teachings have often strayed far from yoga&’s traditional roots. The result is a watered-down, often inaccurate or incomplete practice that doesn&’t responsibly reflect the rich and powerful tradition. Ignite Your Yoga is an essential guide for all yoga practitioners to delve deeply into the tradition and practice and teach authentically with appreciation, not appropriation.
Imagination and Experience: Philosophical Explorations (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)
by Íngrid Vendrell Ferran Christiana WernerThis volume brings together two philosophical research areas that have been subject to increased attention: work regarding the unique character of having an experience and studies on the nature and powers of imagination. The importance of imagination seems to stand in tension with the assumed unique and irreplaceable role of experience in our lives. However, new arguments in various philosophical debates suggest that there is a need to examine how both areas of research interrelate and can enrich one another. The chapters in this volume examine whether the traditional accounts of experience and imagination need to be challenged. They are divided into thematic sections that discuss epistemological, ontological, normative, phenomenological, and intersubjective questions related to experience and imagination.Imagination and Experience is an essential resource for scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of mind, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, and philosophy of psychology.
Immune to Age: The game-changing science of lifetime health
by Dr Jenna Macciochi"TO AGE WELL, YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS THE KEY PLAYER YOU NEED TO HARNESS. READ THIS GREAT BOOK TO UNDERSTAND HOW." Professor Tim Spector, Author and Nutrition expert at ZoeFrom gut health to brain health, inflammation to hormonal shifts, Immune to Age is the ultimate preventative care framework that equips readers with the knowledge and tools to reclaim control over their health and ensure every year is a good one.In an era of unprecedented longevity and personalised health information, we have more tools than ever to extend our lives. Yet, despite these advancements, few of us understand the hidden processes that shape our health, leaving many of us struggling to unlock the secrets of staying well and thriving at every life stage.Long misunderstood as merely the body's first line of defence against disease, we are only now beginning to understand the crucial role that the immune system plays in how we age. This mind-bogglingly complex network - intricately woven throughout our entire being, from brain to big toe - drives everything from metabolic function to brain health, and it is the single greatest arbiter of our lifespan and, more importantly, our healthspan.In Immune to Age, immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi blends cutting-edge scientific expertise with beautiful storytelling and actionable advice to explore the importance of good immune health at every stage of life, from conception right through to our wintering years. This is a paradigm shift in the way we think about time, ageing, and being truly well.
Immune to Age: The game-changing science of lifetime health
by Dr Jenna Macciochi"TO AGE WELL, YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS THE KEY PLAYER YOU NEED TO HARNESS. READ THIS GREAT BOOK TO UNDERSTAND HOW." Professor Tim Spector, Author and Nutrition expert at ZoeFrom gut health to brain health, inflammation to hormonal shifts, Immune to Age is the ultimate preventative care framework that equips readers with the knowledge and tools to reclaim control over their health and ensure every year is a good one.In an era of unprecedented longevity and personalised health information, we have more tools than ever to extend our lives. Yet, despite these advancements, few of us understand the hidden processes that shape our health, leaving many of us struggling to unlock the secrets of staying well and thriving at every life stage.Long misunderstood as merely the body's first line of defence against disease, we are only now beginning to understand the crucial role that the immune system plays in how we age. This mind-bogglingly complex network - intricately woven throughout our entire being, from brain to big toe - drives everything from metabolic function to brain health, and it is the single greatest arbiter of our lifespan and, more importantly, our healthspan.In Immune to Age, immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi blends cutting-edge scientific expertise with beautiful storytelling and actionable advice to explore the importance of good immune health at every stage of life, from conception right through to our wintering years. This is a paradigm shift in the way we think about time, ageing, and being truly well.
In Covid's Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us
by Stephen Macedo Frances LeeFeatured on the New York Times' The Daily podcast and CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPSWhat our failures during the pandemic cost us, and why we must do betterThe Covid pandemic quickly led to the greatest mobilization of emergency powers in human history. By early April 2020, half the world&’s population—3.9 billion people—were living under quarantine. People were told not to leave their homes; businesses were shuttered, employees laid off, and schools closed for months or even years. The most devastating pandemic in a century and the policies adopted in response to it upended life as we knew it. In this eye-opening book, Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee examine our pandemic response and pose some provocative questions: Why did we ignore pre-Covid plans for managing a pandemic? Were the voices of reasonable dissent treated fairly? Did we adequately consider the costs and benefits of different policy options? And, aside from vaccines, did the policies adopted work as intended?With In Covid&’s Wake, Macedo and Lee offer the first comprehensive—and candid—political assessment of how our institutions fared during the pandemic. They describe how, influenced by Wuhan&’s lockdown, governments departed from their existing pandemic plans. Hard choices were obscured by slogans like &“follow the science.&” Benefits and harms were distributed unfairly. The policies adopted largely benefited the laptop class and left so-called essential workers unprotected; extended school closures hit the least-privileged families the hardest. Science became politicized and dissent was driven to the margins. In the next crisis, Macedo and Lee warn, we must not forget the deepest values of liberal democracy: tolerance and open-mindedness, respect for evidence and its limits, a willingness to entertain uncertainty, and a commitment to telling the whole truth.
In My Calm Era: 90 Days to Organize Your Emotions, Stress Less, and Connect Back to You (The New Era of You)
by Harper CelebrateBurn out and overwhelm? OUT. Protecting your peace and finding mental and physical wellness? We're going to say that's most definitely IN.It's time to embark on a New Era of You, and In My Calm Era is the perfect place to start with a few minutes each morning. In just 90 days, you'll learn how to fight back against anxiety and overwhelm and learn to reclaim the best version of you. It's amazing how much good you can do when you prioritize your mental wellness and choose yourself to be the main character of your life.During this journey, you will:Learn to honor your emotions and listen to what your body is telling youReorient yourself to the things that really matterPractice prioritizing your mental and physical wellbeing (because you're great!) For each day, you'll find:Inspirational readings that remind you of your worth, your purpose, and your prioritiesStrategies, activities, and prompts to get you out of your head and back in your bodyMemorable mantras to act as mental wellness lifelines throughout the dayBright, beautiful design that will inspire your soul and enhance your calm So come on in, carve out a few minutes for yourself, and take a breath—knowing that every breath is a lifeline back to you. Whether you're busy at work, busy at home, stuck in a brain fog, or can't seem to disconnect from anxious thoughts, In My Calm Era is the guide you need to find your footing again and reclaim peace and calm in your life.
Inclusive Environments and Access to Commercial Property
by Adrian TaggThis book presents and examines the challenges and compromises required to deliver inclusivity in the existing commercial-built environment and the socio-economic benefits that could result from successfully delivering it.To illuminate the advantages of an inclusive environment to property owners, investors and service providers, the book covers the history of disability and evolution of the legislation and examines the demographics and types of disability to question the ‘one size’ ‘blanket’ approach that currently exists to providing access. Delving further into the characteristics of the commercial property sectors and individual disability-specific requirements, experienced commercial building surveyor, Adrian Tagg, analyses the contradictions in the existing legislation to establish examples of design compromise or reasonable adjustments. He seeks to contextualise public and commercial attitudes to disability and go further to demystify the term ‘reasonable adjustment’, which is used currently as a tool of compromise in providing access. The aim is to assess disability-specific requirements for access, as well as adopt a simplistic approach to developing access solutions to the existing built environment from a consultancy and user perspective.Ultimately, this publication hopes to promote accessibility and inclusion from the perspective of surveyors, investors and landlords working in commercial property. It is not just targeted at those on undergraduate or post-graduate surveying courses, as well as those early career professionals undertaking their APC or post-graduate qualifications, but also at those owning or delivering goods, services and employment from commercial premises who want to make a difference.
Inner Sense: How The New Science of Interoception Can Transform Your Health
by Caroline WilliamsInteroception is one of our most important - and most mysterious - senses. It's how our bodies tell our brains what we're feeling - when we're hungry, when we're cold, how we're feeling in ourselves and how to respond to stress or panic. Little understood until now, unlocking its mechanics could transform mental health and wellbeing science.Caroline Williams is an expert in mind-body science. In Inner Sense, she uncovers a field that's poised to revolutionise health, and explores groundbreaking new techniques that can improve our mental and physical wellbeing. She meets brain scientists mapping the nervous system, neurodivergent researchers working to hone their interoception skills and health practitioners investigating how this inner sense can aid mindfulness, treat eating disorders and help find a sense of calm.Combining science, medicine, mindfulness and physical therapy, Inner Sense is the first book to bring this exciting new field of medicine to a general readership.
Integrating Brain, Mind, Soul, and Spirit: Exploring Transpersonal Psychology, Psychedelics, and Altered States of Consciousness
by Eric John ParkinsReferring to major spiritual traditions, transpersonal psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, and modern physics, this book identifies and systematically integrates core ideas concerning psychospiritual development.Integrating Brain, Mind, Soul, and Spirit presents neuropsychological research on psychedelics, with reference to mystical experience, and Psi/extrasensory perception as an extension of cognitively controlled brain-based homeostasis. The book equates concepts from modern physics with perennial metaphysics concerning intelligent consciousness, evolution, and the transfer of energy and information. It also compares spiritual literature regarding consciousness, spirit-soul, and brain-mind personality, to neuropsychological and psychological literature concerning emotion, cognition, and altered states of consciousness. Finally, a nested neuro-psycho-spiritual control hierarchy is presented as an architecture for systematically integrating; describing; and understanding brain, mind, soul, and spirit, and neuro-psycho-spiritual development.Providing a modern multidisciplinary perspective, and highlighting implications for psychiatry, psychotherapy, and education, this book is a must-read for students and researchers of transpersonal psychology, psychospiritual matters, and altered states of consciousness.
Intuition: How to Discover Your Sixth Sense
by Theresa CheungTake your first step into a world of endless potentialHave you ever had dreams that later seemed to come true? Or had a hunch that something would happen and then it did? Do you ever just know what someone else is thinking? What we call 'intuition' is - as well as being a mental facility - also a super-sense, the cumulative power of all the senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. As we all possess intuition, we are therefore all able to unify our senses, giving us the power to find meaning in our lives, realize our potential and achieve personal fulfilment. This book will teach you how to strengthen your sixth sense, finding natural ways to tap into your wellspring of intuitive wisdom through: - Relaxation - Dream analysis - Meditation - Clairvoyance - Self-hypnosis - Remote viewing - Mandala work - Intuitive consciousness-raising - Psychometry - Telekinesis - Telepathy - Aura reading - Scrying and many others
Intuition: How to Discover Your Sixth Sense
by Theresa CheungTake your first step into a world of endless potentialHave you ever had dreams that later seemed to come true? Or had a hunch that something would happen and then it did? Do you ever just know what someone else is thinking? What we call 'intuition' is - as well as being a mental facility - also a super-sense, the cumulative power of all the senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. As we all possess intuition, we are therefore all able to unify our senses, giving us the power to find meaning in our lives, realize our potential and achieve personal fulfilment. This book will teach you how to strengthen your sixth sense, finding natural ways to tap into your wellspring of intuitive wisdom through: - Relaxation - Dream analysis - Meditation - Clairvoyance - Self-hypnosis - Remote viewing - Mandala work - Intuitive consciousness-raising - Psychometry - Telekinesis - Telepathy - Aura reading - Scrying and many others
Irrationality (Elements in Philosophy of Mind)
by Ema Sullivan-BissettThis Element surveys contemporary philosophical and psychological work on various forms of irrationality: akrasia, strange beliefs, and implicit bias. It takes up several questions in an effort to better illuminate these more maligned aspects of human behaviour and cognition: what is rationality? Why is it irrational to act against one's better judgement? Could it ever be rational to do so? What's going wrong with beliefs in conspiracy theories, those arising from self-deception, or those which are classed as delusional? Might some of them in fact be appropriate responses to evidence? Are implicit biases irrational when they conflict with our avowed beliefs? Or might they be rational insofar as they track social realities?