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2023.
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"Sunday Forrester lives with her sixteen-year-old daughter, Dolly, in the house she grew up in. She does things more carefully than most people. On quiet days, she must eat only white foods. Her etiquette handbook guides her through confusing social situations, and to escape, she turns to her treasury of Sicilian folklore. The one thing very much out of her control is clever headstrong Dolly, now on the cusp of leaving home"--
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The idea of imaginary friends (creative companions) is pretty standard in the realm of child psychology. However, we never really see anything substantial about the notion of these companions in adolescents and adults, let alone the purpose or effects of those companions on those individuals. Adolescents and adults tend to face more negative stigmas than that of children, yet also use their companions in a way that is more complex yet similarly to...
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Dans le vaste royaume du langage, les mots ne sont pas de simples éléments syntaxiques, mais des créateurs d'émotions, des sculpteurs de l'âme humaine. Ils transcendent le simple acte de communication pour devenir les architectes de nos expériences les plus intimes. Certains de ces mots, tels des artisans de la pluie, ont le pouvoir de déclencher des larmes, d'insuffler une mélancolie qui se répand comme une brume émotionnelle. D'autres,...
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Discover a more mindful, resilient, and adaptive perspective of the world with "Shifting Paradigms: Uncover the Secrets of a Growth Mindset". This comprehensive guide aims to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of what it means to have a growth mindset, its origin, and how it differs from a fixed mindset.Delve into the science behind the concept, exploring insights from psychology and neuroscience. The book further explains how the cultivation...
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[2023]
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Español
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"What is the right way to talk about our emotions and feelings? Are the two synonyms or altogether different words? These are the questions Amalia Andrade addresses in this insightful book about emotions, feelings and affections, where Andrade offers a guide to learning exactly how our bodies are affected by our reactions to daily life."--
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2023.
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A graphic novel adaptation of the book, in which twelve-year-old Sophie discovers the abilities that have always caused her to stand out are because she is actually an elf and, after she is brought to Eternalia where she can hone her skills, Sophie learns she harbors certain secrets that others would kill to learn.
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Faire un tri dans l'héritage familial ».... Pourquoi ? Dominique LAMARI ne nous invite pas ici à un inventaire notarié mais à une exploration du moi intime, en tant que psychologue, effectué lors d'une expérience collective dans un cadre invitant, sinon au farniente, du moins à une détente nécessitée par l'expérience.
Pour nous, lecteurs non spécialistes, un tel ouvrage ne sera-t-il pas obscur, voire abscons ? Eh bien non! Dans un style...
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"Nick Freeman works hard as the star of the weekly karaoke night at his bar, hoping his singing talent...will distract from his cerebral palsy. But one night at the bar, watching a professional dancer light up the dance floor with her boyfriend, he realizes that entertaining strangers will never give him a fraction of the joy he sees in this woman's eyes. When Hayley Burke notices Nick's reaction to her dancing, she urges him to acknowledge his passion...
11) Mind Over Matter
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In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety can take a toll on our mental and physical health. But what if you could take control of your thoughts and harness their power to create a happier and more fulfilling life? That's precisely what 'Mind Over Matter by Derek Goneke teaches you to do. This book offers a practical, step-by-step guide to transforming your life using your thoughts' power. With easy-to-follow techniques and tools, you can identify...
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Creativity begins with you.
Through a series of 20 practical and effective exercises, all using a unique visual approach, Michael Atavar challenges you to open your mind, shift your perspective and ignite your creativity. Whatever your passion, craft or aims, this book will expertly guide you from bright idea, through the tricky stages of development, to making your concepts a reality.
We often treat creativity as if it was something separate from...
13) The dark fable
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2024.
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Eighteen-year-old orphan Evie Wilder catches the attention of the Dark Fable, a legendary group of thieves impressed by her unique ability to turn invisible, which leads her into a newfound family, but as she delves deeper she uncovers dark secrets that may hold the key to her own mysterious past.
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2024.
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Diagnosed with Sudden Deafness, an artist in her late twenties keeps a record of her year-one filled with a series of fleeting and often humorous encounters-as she reorients her relationship to the world while living alone in a New York City studio apartment with her dog.
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“The Ultimate Human Psychology Guide: Think Like a Psychologist”
Do you want to think like Sherlock Holmes?
Do you want to develop the skills to pick up on subtle social cues such as micro expressions, body language and human psychology to discover the true motives of your peers?
We've all seen it in movies and novels where leading detectives are able to take sparse amounts of information and put the puzzle pieces together coherently in an almost...
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Cuando me he imaginado lo que le estaré diciendo a un estudiante de Psicología o a un Psicólogo con poca experiencia me han surgido no perlas, sino semillas. Semillas que tienen un potencial a ser desarrollado por quien se tome la paciencia de leerlas, pensarlas, sentirlas, sembrarlas, y cosechar las experiencias que surjan.Este libro es para transmitir mis experiencias, que al mismo tiempo son sugerencias para los psicólogos noveles.Y no me agradezcas...
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Dive into the profound exploration of self-expression and personal growth with "Writing for the Soul: How to Use Writing to Heal, Grow, and Connect." In this enlightening guide, words cease to be mere symbols on paper; they become a conduit for healing, a compass for self-discovery, and a bridge that spans the vast terrain of human connection.Embark on a transformative odyssey through the pages of this book, where the author skillfully navigates the...
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2024.
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"When you're autistic, it can be tough to prioritize wellness. Self-Care for Autistic People can help you engage in some neurodivergent self-care-without pretending to be neurotypical. You'll find more than 100 activities that help you accept yourself, destigmatize autism, find your community, and take care of your physical and mental health. You'll find solutions for managing the challenging aspects of autism, as well as ideas to bring out the many...
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