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""A stunning tale." -Booklist, STARRED review for How to Be Remembered. For readers of Rebecca Serle's In Five Years and Nikki Erlick's The Measure, Michael Thompson's romantic magical realism will have you smiling, laughing, crying, and questioning: If you knew when someone was going to die...would you tell them? Family doctor Charlie Knight is in his late thirties, still playing tennis against the same people every Friday night. Still jogging the same streets every morning. Still treating the same patients every day-fixing the high blood pressure and arthritic knees of folks who've known him since he was a kid. But Charlie has a secret plan to escape. A plan to live the life he wants, even if the woman he was meant to do it with has left him behind. But then Genevieve Longstaff comes back to their hometown, just as something extraordinary happens. Charlie begins to have a vision of the exact number of days a person has left until they die. Charlie believes it's a gift. It certainly seems like one-after all, he's using it to help his patients, family and friends make the most of their lives: to mend relationships, to travel, to retire. But this gift comes with awful consequences, and soon Charlie realizes there are things he doesn't want to know-especially about the woman he still loves"--

Embark on a transformative journey into the depths of the human psyche with "Navigating the Human Mind: An In-Depth Approach to Counseling." This comprehensive guide distills 15 years of passionate exploration into the intricacies of psychology and the art of counseling. It's not just a book; it's a culmination of a lifelong dedication to understanding the complexities of the mind and how we can harness its potential for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Inside these pages, you'll find a rich tapestry of knowledge, woven from the latest research, time-honored theories, and innovative practices. The book is structured into insightful chapters that navigate through the foundational theories of psychology, the nuances of different counseling techniques, and the ethical landscapes that guide this profound profession. It's an essential read for anyone intrigued by the inner workings of the mind, whether you're a student, a seasoned practitioner, or simply an enthusiast of psychology. What sets this book apart is its practical approach. You'll not only delve into theoretical frameworks but also see how these are applied in real-world counseling scenarios. From exploring cognitive-behavioral strategies to understanding the transformative power of mindfulness, "Navigating the Human Mind" offers a panoramic view of therapeutic techniques and their impact. The author, with a dedication spanning over 15 years, brings a unique perspective to this field. While not a practicing psychologist, their deep and abiding passion for psychology has led them to explore and synthesize a vast range of knowledge and perspectives. This book represents that journey - a bridge between academic knowledge and a deep, personal understanding of the human condition. In "Navigating the Human Mind," you'll discover: - A comprehensive overview of psychological theories and their evolution over time.- Insightful discussions on a variety of counseling techniques and approaches.- Ethical considerations and the future of counseling in a rapidly changing world.- Real-world case studies and practical applications of counseling strategies.- A guide to personal development and self-help techniques that complement counseling. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of counseling or seeking insights into psychological practices, this book is an invaluable resource. It invites you on a journey of discovery - to navigate the complex yet fascinating landscape of the human mind.

Inspired by his own transformation from feeling left out to leading others, career coach and communications advisor Michale Thompson shares 12 easy-to-grasp principles that flip conventional wisdom and provide shy people with the communication skills they need to own their voice, build relationships, and grow their influence.

Monsters, men in black, conspiracies, and unknown energy fields. All a standard week of reporting for the papers of Bayfield. But stranger than the tales in print are the ones untold, in the memories of the seafaring storyteller Winslow Hoffner. When past blurs with present, and science blurs with magic, only the bravest adventurers will heed the call to discover the true nature of those fantastic creatures known as cryptids and the goals of the covert groups that hunt them...

When one bad piece of banana bread turns the star attraction of the Oakwood Zoo into a mischievous vampire monkey, and one nasty bite from that monkey turns a man into a raging, hairy monster, only one heroic chicken can rise up to save the day... The Winged Defender flies again! Chicken Boy and all his pals reunite in their fourth action-packed adventure to face their wildest villain yet... the maniacal Monkey Man!

This book introduces the various types of quantum dots to the reader and provides enough information in the text and the references to encourage a new quantum dot user to get started.

The year is 2031 and the US is rapidly devolving into a third world country. Corruption has become public knowledge and the middle-class clings to existence by its fingertips while the federal government does everything in its power to prevent total anarchy. Law enforcement has suffered some of the most devastating cuts - including the Seattle Police Department, employer of Inspector Calvin Lee Asher.When Calvin's ex-girlfriend turns up brutally murdered, he is denied the investigation and assigned instead to uncover a murder conspiracy that resulted in the death of one of the richest men in the country, and a long time friend of his late father. Calvin knows from the get-go that all parties involved are manipulating his investigation, but when the NSA claims terrorism may be involved, the inspector finds himself caught in a web of conspiracies that threaten to destroy what remains of the social order.

"For fans of Matt Haig and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue comes a big-hearted novel following a man who can never be remembered and his journey to become unforgettable... On an ordinary night in an ordinary year, Tommy Llewellyn's doting parents wake in a home without toys and diapers, without photos of their baby scattered about, and without any idea that the small child asleep in his crib is theirs. That's because Tommy is a boy destined to never be remembered. On the same day every year, everyone around him forgets he exists, and he grows up enduring his own universal Reset. That is until something extraordinary happens: Tommy Llewellyn falls in love. Determined to finally carve out a life for himself and land the girl of his dreams, Tommy sets out on a mission to finally trick the Reset and be remembered. But legacies aren't so easily won, and Tommy must figure out what's more important-the things we leave behind or the people we bring along with us. With the speculative edge of How to Stop Time, the unending charm of Maria Semple, and the heart of your favorite book club read, How to Be Remembered is a life-affirming novel about discovering how to leave your mark on the places and people you love most"--

For most, Bayfield is a quaint, unassuming harbor town. For some, the decades-old headlines alleging unexplainable sightings of strange creatures in the water tell a different story. For a select few, the truth behind these legends, speculations, and folklore is more than a mere mystery: There's magic in the bay. And for local fisherman Mr. Winslow Hoffner, it's all just a matter of finding yourself in the wrong place at the right time...

What if you could live your life from a heart that was settled in love, convinced of its worth, and moved by purpose and true desire? What if you could live unafraid and unashamed, sure that you belong? Welcome to The Deepening Journey!The Deepening Journey was recorded at The Deepening Weekend, birthed out of friendship and conversations in which our guide team shared our own stories of knowing God, being known by Him, exploring our hearts, and friendships.As women, we long to experience the reality that we are seen, known, and extravagantly loved ... to experience our belovedness.Our hearts need rest. Comfort. Clarity. We need a chance just to be still. To hear God. Oh, we so desperately want and need to hear God. We long to hear God's wisdom for the situations and details of our lives, but perhaps even more, we need to hear God's heart about our very existence. Do you see me, Father? Does my heart matter to You? Am I pleasing to you?And we have questions about our existence as women. What am I made for? Where do I fit in your design? What is the glory that You've assigned to my life?Through The Deepening Journey, you are invited to explore with us some of how we were made to live and flourish in the Kingdom of God, what comes against that intended flourishing, and the offer of healing, integration, and restoration.Throughout the six sessions of The Deepening Journey, you'll have opportunities to explore more of your story and the incredible journey of your heart - in both time alone with God and in community with other women.How It WorksSimply purchase The Deepening Journey Journal Workbook, which includes one copy of the Journal Workbook and access to the six video sessions. Each session, you'll watch the video, take notes in the Journal Workbook, then engage the questions in the Journal Workbook as a group. Between sessions, there are questions to invite you into intimacy with God through the Time Alone with God questions at the end of each session.What You'll NeedThe Deepening Journey Journal WorkbookInternet Access

Do you know why the DASH diet is voted the "Best Diet" year after year?It's simple: The DASH diet is an easy and sustainable tool for creating a healthful lifestyle. Based on research by the National Institutes of Health, and chosen by U.S. News & World Report as its #1 choice in Best Diets Overall, Best Diets for Healthy Eating, and Best Diabetes Diets, the DASH diet rises above the noise of other gimmicky weight-loss plans.Eating healthily doesn't mean that you have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods even when you are suffering from hypertension and high blood pressure.You only have to know how to mix and match food items and have the right portion sizes to make sure that you won't exceed the healthy daily limit of calories and sodium suited for your health. DASH, which means Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, helps you to maintain healthy levels of blood pressure. It also lowers your risk of gut problems and cancer.It decreases the bad cholesterol in your blood and makes your bones stronger.This eating plan is all about the right proportions. It requires you to eat vegetables rich in protein, limit your salt intake to 200 mg per day, reduce your consumption of red meat, sweets, and sweetened drinks, and consume foods with low cholesterol and total fat content.With so many recipes to try, it will be easier for you to commit to the eating plan. This will take your mind off eating too much processed and salty foods. The DASH eating plan is a lifestyle. It requires gradual changes to your eating habits and commitment to follow other health techniques to boost its effects.What are you still waiting for?Grab your copy now!

In this new work, political theorist Michael J. Thompson argues that modern societies are witnessing a decline in one of the core building blocks of modernity: the autonomous self. Far from being an illusion of the Enlightenment, Thompson contends that the individual is a defining feature of the project to build a modern democratic culture and polity. One of the central reasons for its demise in recent decades has been the emergence of what he calls the "e;cybernetic society,"e; a cohesive totalization of the social logics of the institutional spheres of economy, culture and polity. These logics have been progressively defined by the imperatives of economic growth and technical-administrative management of labor and consumption, routinizing patterns of life, practices, and consciousness throughout the culture. Evolving out of the neoliberal transformation of economy and society since the 1980s, the cybernetic society has transformed how that the individual is articulated in contemporary society. Thompson examines the various pathologies of the self and consciousness that result from this form of socialization-such as hyper-reification, alienated moral cognition, false consciousness, and the withered ego-in new ways to demonstrate the extent of deformation of modern selfhood. Only with a more robust, more socially embedded concept of autonomy as critical agency can we begin to reconstruct the principles of democratic individuality and community.

Business Diagnostics is an invaluable reference guide for today's business student and owner. The authors have devised a unique framework that allows a business student to quickly find information without reference to numerous business texts and p...

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In this book, Michael Thompson argues that the influence of identity politics on modern Labor's political agenda – assisted by a political class whose sole concern is power – poses an "existential" threat to Labor. The warning signs are clear. Popular disaffection with the political class is increasing, and the Party's embrace of left-wing, progressive issues is sidelining core working-class aspirations and grievances that used to be the focus of Labor politics.

Why do people want what they want? Why does one person see the world as a place to control, while another feels controlled by the world? A useful theory of culture, the authors contend, should start with these questions, and the answers, given different historical conditions, should apply equally well to people of all times, places, and walks of life.Taking their cue from the pioneering work of anthropologist Mary Douglas, the authors of Cultural Theory have created a typology of five ways of life?egalitarianism, fatalism, individualism, hierarchy, and autonomy?to serve as an analytic tool in examining people, culture, and politics. They then show how cultural theorists can develop large numbers of falsifiable propositions.Drawing on parables, poetry, case studies, fiction, and the Great Books, the authors illustrate how cultural biases and social relationships interact in particular ways to yield life patterns that are viable, sustainable, and ultimately, changeable under certain conditions. Figures throughout the book show the dynamic quality of these ways of life and specifically illustrate the role of surprise in effecting small- and large-scale change.The authors compare Cultural Theory with the thought of master social theorists from Montesquieu to Stinchcombe and then reanalyze the classic works in the political culture tradition from Almond and Verba to Pye. Demonstrating that there is more to social life than hierarchy and individualism, the authors offer evidence from earlier studies showing that the addition of egalitarianism and fatalism facilitates cross-national comparisons.

How do objects that have lost their value become valuable once again?

Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format, Mom, They're Teasing Me is full of specific, how-to advice for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life-which includes name-calling, after-school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids. Through thoughtful discussion and insightful suggestions, parents will discover• The difference between real risk and normal social pain• The appropriate time to intervene-and when to step back• Tips on how to mediate between children-without appearing meddlesome• The importance of teaching and encouraging leadership• The redemptive power of friendshipMom, They're Teasing Me answers key questions about the many manifestations of social cruelty, offers compelling descriptions of prime "teasing” scenarios, and illustrates how to counter them. It is an indispensable book for involved parents who want to make their child's formative years rich and rewarding.

Any sound practical philosophy must be clear on practical concepts concepts, in particular, of life, action, and practice. This clarity is Michael Thompson s aim in his ambitious work. In Thompson s view, failure to comprehend the structures of thought and judgment expressed in these concepts has disfigured modern moral philosophy, rendering it incapable of addressing the larger questions that should be its focus.In three investigations, Thompson considers life, action, and practice successively, attempting to exhibit these interrelated concepts as pure categories of thought, and to show how a proper exposition of them must be Aristotelian in character. He contends that the pure character of these categories, and the Aristotelian forms of reflection necessary to grasp them, are systematically obscured by modern theoretical philosophy, which thus blocks the way to the renewal of practical philosophy. His work recovers the possibility, within the tradition of analytic philosophy, of hazarding powerful generalities, and of focusing on the larger issues like life that have the power to revive philosophy.As an attempt to relocate crucial concepts from moral philosophy and the theory of action into what might be called the metaphysics of life, this original work promises to reconfigure a whole sector of philosophy. It is a work that any student of contemporary philosophy must grapple with."

The push for students to excel at school and get into the best colleges has never been more intense. In this invaluable new book, the bestselling co-author of Raising Cain addresses America’s performance-driven obsession with the accomplishments of its kids–and provides a deeply humane response.“How was school?” These three words contain a world of desire on the part of parents to know what their children are learning and experiencing in school each day. Children may not divulge much, but psychologist Michael Thompson suggests that the answers are there if we know how to read the clues and–equally important–if we remember our own school days.School, Thompson reminds us, occupies more waking hours than kids spend at home; and school is full not just of studies but of human emotion–excitement, fear, envy, love, anger, sexuality, boredom, competitiveness. Through richly detailed interviews, case histories, and student e-mail journals, including those of his own children, Thompson illuminates the deeper psychological journey that school demands, a journey that all children must take in order to grow and develop, whether they are academic aces or borderline dropouts. Most of us remember this journey, if we are honest with ourselves, but our children must experience it in their own way, for better or worse.In stories that are by turns poignant, shocking, uplifting, and inspiring, we see students grapple with the textured reality of their lives, devising their own unique strategies to survive and thrive in school. For parents, this book reveals the hidden emotional landscape of the school day and points toward the answers we both desire and dread as we seek to help our children find success in school and beyond.Bridging the worlds of the growing and the grown-up, and told in Thompson’s compassionate voice as both psychologist and father, The Pressured Child shows us how to listen for the truth of our children’s experience–and how to trust, love, and ultimately let go of a child. It is a crucial book for our stressful age–and an ideal resource for families struggling to survive it.

Michael Thompson argues that there are five ways of organising: hierarchical (e.g. Government), egalitarian (e.g. Friends of the Earth), individualistic (e.g. financial markets), fatalistic (nothing will make a difference) and autonomous (hermit-like avoidance of the other four).

Delves into the theatre of Spanish dramatist Jose Maria Rodriguez Mendez, one of the most significant Spanish playwrights of the twentieth century and an acerbic cultural commentator. This book traces the development of Rodriguez Mendez's work from the hard times of the Franco dictatorship through the uncertainties of the transition to democracy.

Taking their cue from the pioneering work of anthropologist Mary Douglas, the authors of Cultural Theory have created a typology of five ways of lifeegalitarianism, fatalism, individualism, hierarchy, and autonomyto serve as an analytic tool in the examination of people, culture, and politics. They then show how cultural theorists can develop large numbers of falsifiable propositions.