"A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival-an "optimization trap" that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change"--
Stop spiraling thoughts and use your God-given power to think differently with this 100-day motivational resource inspired by the New York Times bestseller Get Out of Your Head, from the visionary behind the million-strong IF:Gathering.Are your thoughts holding you captive? Are you worn out from getting stuck in patterns of anxiety, distraction, or cynicism? If so, do you know that God built a way for us to escape that downward spiral?Stop the Spiral Devotional, inspired by the New York Times bestseller Get Out of Your Head, is your invitation to begin noticing negative spirals—every day. In this book, you’ll find one hundred days of devotions to inspire you to stop toxic thinking patterns and remind you of God’s power to set you free. Each day’s reading includes:• verses for meditating on God’s Word• a “Rewire the Spiral” statement to repeat throughout your day• a personal prayer for sparking deeper intimacy with GodLet this hundred-day devotional guide you in refusing to be a victim to your thoughts and in realizing that you have already been equipped with God’s power to live free.
A long overdue look at the artistic investigations of the late artist Beatriz da Costa, revealing the depth and prescience of her work.Beatriz da Costa: (un)disciplinary tactics is the most comprehensive documentation and analysis to date of late artist Beatriz da Costa’s (1974–2012) groundbreaking work. As a retrospective of a brilliant young artist, it renders a social portrait of her artistic practice by both contextualizing the work in its historical period (late 1990s to early 2010s) and extending the work’s socio-political concerns to the present. The book, edited by Daniela Lieja Quintanar, features a collection of essays by curators, artists, and researchers from a variety of fields, including technoscience, tactical media, cancer research, environmental justice, performance art, and participatory art. It also includes a group of reflections written by former collaborators and close friends.Beginning with da Costa’s early projects in the late 1990s as a student in the arts and robotics at Carnegie Mellon University, the book surveys her collaborative work withcollectives Critical Art Ensemble and Preemptive Media, as well as her research-basedand large-scale installations made in the early 2000s. The publication is a faithfulrecord of da Costa’s entire oeuvre, including information about artworks sheleft incomplete due to financial, health, or time limitations. Additionally, the bookincludes da Costa’s own critical writing on art and politics, as well as self-authoreddescriptions of her own work and an unflinching interview with cancer researcher Robert Schneider, who was a fundamental figure for da Costa at the end of her young life.The book accompanies a solo exhibition at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) as part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative.
"Work is being redefined as jobs give way to skills as the currency of work"--
"By showcasing how AI positively impacts aspects of our daily lives, this book gives the average person agency in harnessing this powerful technology that is reshaping the modern economy"--
"A graphic novel on the massive benefits and massive pitfalls we are facing with current AI technology"--
From Bloom's now-canonical book "Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human" come individual meditations on two of Shakespeare's most famous plays, each with the play's original text.
Some seven million people board the New York City subway every day, each one with a story to tell. The Subway Chronicles collects twenty-seven of the tales, dramas and comedies that unfold during the daily commute. From the "mole people" living in the subway tunnels, to the transit employees working behind the scenes, to the locals and tourists riding shoulder-to-shoulder in harmony, discord, or indifference, The Subway Chronicles offers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on this most public of spaces.Prominent New York writers weigh in:Jonathan Lethem confesses his childhood subway sinsColson Whitehead offers mass-transit tips for newcomers to the cityFrancine Prose recalls the thrill and apprehension of riding alone as a teenage girlCalvin Trillin pokes fun at the classic New York tendency to be skeptical about everythingStan Fischler delights in memories of riding the open-air train cars to Coney Island as a boyEqual parts hilarious, poignant, and heartbreaking, The Subway Chronicles is a journey into New York's underground with some of today's most loved writers.
Whether you're giving a business presentation, accepting an award, or making an impromptu speech at a birthday party, this unique guide offers advice plus a wide variety of words and phrases that will help make your moment in the spotlight engaging and effective. Covering 39 different speech-giving occasions, How to Say It Best enables you to:• Create the perfect speech from example phrases, sentences, and paragraphs• Capture an audience's attention using vivid images and appealing to a listener's five senses• Use humor, quotations, visual aids, and other public speaking tools in order to connect with your audienceDesigned to help speakers inspire and persuade, this guide supplies the right words, phrases, paragraphs, and even complete model speeches for the whole spectrum of business and personal speaking situations. Whatever the occasion, you'll know exactly what to say and how to say it best!
Using "the combat model of leadership," this book demonstrates how to apply the winning tactics of the military to business, while maintaining absolute integrity. Retired Major General William S. Cohen of the US Army Reserve Forces showcases the skills and drive of remarkable leaders such as director Steven Spielberg, former Intel CEO Andy Grove, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schulz, as well as military commanders from ancient times to today. "Bill Cohen knows more about what makes great leaders than anyone I know."-General Frederick Kroesen, former commander of the US Army Europe "Cohen is remarkable not only for his acumen but also for this morality and humanity. Where Cohen leads, any entrepreneur would do well to follow."-Entrepreneur Magazine "With driving force, Cohen nails his points home with each sentence. . . . From the battlefield to the boardroom, Cohen offers examples of incisive leadership under the best and worst conditions."-Publishers Weekly
Valium. Atvian. Xanax. These benzodiapezines or "benzos" are among the most routinely prescribed medications in our society, used to treat chronic anxiety in millions of people. But these drugs can actually prolong and aggravate anxiety, causing individuals to postpone dealing with core problems and to increasingly rely on addictive medication with extremely debilitating effects. Of the more than 30 million people who take these drugs, more than four million are addicted.Dr. Edward H. Drummond offers hope with a revolutionary program for overcoming chronic anxiety without the use of tranquilizers. His approach flies in the face of established practices, particularly at a time when health care programs offer dwindling support for psychotherapy, preferring the cheaper course of having patients medicate themselves.Certain to inspire controversy, Benzo Blues is the work of a visionary author out to challenge the medical establishment. Its publication will be greeted with enormous interest by the millions of people affected by these powerful drugs, all of whom will find a new way of dealing with a lifelong problem.
Over one million children have been diagnosed with ADHD and Ritalin is the most commonly prescribed drug used to combat the problem. While Dr. Wachtel advocates the use of appropriate medications, including Ritalin, Dexedrine, and anti-depressants, he also believes ADHD is more than a biological problem, affecting a child's self-esteem, social life, and the ability to perform well in school. In this comprehensive book, readers will discover:-How to get an accurate diagnosis-Other disorders canmimic ADHD-How to select a specialist-The three classes of medication used and how to determine which one will work best for their child-The use of behavior modification-What to do when a child is resistant to treatment-How to enlist the support of the child's teacherThe Attention Deficit Answer Book expertly guides readers step-by-step through the process of deciding how to best handle their child's particular case.The success of related books such as The Myth of the A.D.D. Child shows there is interest in ADHD and its treatment. The Attention Deficit Answer Book is accessible, written in a question-and-answer format.
"In a country torn apart by racial tension, the story of how one Evangelical church tried to bridge the divide, with notable, if not complete, success"--
"This book will share Danielle Prewett's story behind Wild + Whole and her entry into hunting and processing game, along with her philosophy, tips for cooking sustainably, and 80-85 recipes for cooking game, salads, and sides"--
"A respected psychoanalyst and professor offers a new, humanizing perspective on psychosis and how we can effectively respond to mental health crises. Are we all a little crazy? Roughly 15 percent of the population will have a psychotic experience, in which they lose contact with reality. And yet we still often struggle to understand and talk about psychosis. Interactions between people build on the stories they tell each other-stories about the past, about who they are or what they want. In psychosis we can no longer rely on these stories, this shared language. So how should we communicate with someone experiencing reality in a radically different way than we are? Drawing on his work in psychoanalysis, Stijn Vanheule seeks to answer this question, which carries significant implications for mental health as a whole. With a combination of theory from Freud to Lacan, present-day research, and compelling examples from his own patients and well-known figures such as director David Lynch and artist Yayoi Kusama, he explores psychosis in an engaging way that can benefit those suffering from it as well as the people who care for and interact with them"--
Connecting on millionairesugardaddy.com is reserved for a certain kind of woman. But some men make you yearn to be that kind of woman . . . Marissa Roy never thought she would do it. Until she finds herself overwhelmed by debt, college costs—and a vengeful ex-boyfriend determined to ruin her financially. But once she meets multi-millionaire Vince Taylor, the thought of sleeping with her hot benefactor is a major turn-on. Except Vince has one condition to their dating contract: he wants her by his side, but not in his bed. Finding sex was easy, he said, finding someone he could trust was not. Still, his hungry gaze tells Marissa otherwise . . . She’s the perfect escort—a natural beauty with the kind of savvy discretion that will keep his personal life out of the tabloids. Only Vince doesn’t expect his body to pulse every time Marissa steps into the room, every time she stands close. Too close. He doesn’t expect to find himself pulling her into his arms, night after night after night. Suddenly he can’t get enough of her intoxicating body. And once he’s broken that rule, it’s only a matter of time until he violates his vow to never, ever fall in love . . . Praise for Chistine d’Abo’s 30 Days “Romance fans will delight in this sweet and spicy expedition.” --Publishers Weekly, starred review “Readers will be blown away. . . . A sizzling hot, completely fulfilling and satisfying read!” --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “Sexy, fun and deeply emotional. Bravo!” --J. Kenner, New York Times bestselling author
"The story of factory farmers, rescued farm animals, and rural communities standing up to big corporations and constructing their own new world that will change the way we eat"--
"In 2199, 17-year-old Jessica Mathers wakes up on a desolate, post-extinction planet 14 light years from Earth and must make sense of the bloody destruction around her, as well as the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger"--
"A Filipino-American girl works hard to learn a traditional Filipino dance, the Tinikling, to surprise her grandparents on their anniversary"--
"In the supernatural realms, there are creatures who belong to winter. I am not one of them. But like the coyote I can become at will, I am adaptable. My name is Mercy Thompson Hauptman, and my mate, Adam, is the werewolf who leads the Columbia Basin Pack, the pack charged with keeping the people who live and work in the Tri-Cities of Washington State safe. It's a hard job, and it doesn't leave much room for side quests--which is why when I needed to travel to Montana to help my brother, I intended to go by myself. But I'm not alone anymore. Together, Adam and I find ourselves trapped with strangers in a lodge in the heart of the wilderness, in the teeth of a storm of legendary power, only to discover my brother's issues are just part of a problem much bigger than we imagined. Arcane and ancient magics are at work that could, unless we are very careful, bring about the end of the world"--
Here is an inspiring collection of short teachings from the writings of the renowned Tibetan meditation master Chögyam Trungpa. Pithy and immediate, these teachings can be contemplated and practiced every day--or any day--of the year. Drawn from a wide variety of sources--including never-before-published writings--Ocean of Dharma addresses a range of topics, including fear and fearlessness, accepting our imperfections, developing confidence, helping others, appreciating our basic goodness, and everyday life as a spiritual path.
The rights guaranteed in the First Amendment-including freedom of expression-are among the fundamental touchstones of our democracy. In Speaking Freely, Floyd Abrams, who for over thirty years has been our most eloquent and respected advocate for uncensored expression, recounts some of the major cases of his remarkable career-landmark trials and Supreme Court arguments that have involved key First Amendment protections.With adversaries as diverse as Richard Nixon and Wayne Newton and allies as unlikely as Kenneth Starr, Abrams takes readers behind the scenes to explain his strategies, the ramifications of each decision, and its long-term significance, presenting a clear and compelling look at the law in action.
By October, 1944, Japan's once-mighty naval power was almost extinguished. But in one last desperate bid, the Japanese gathered and combined their forces to defeat the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy. With more ships engaged than there were even in the gargantuan World War I Battle of Jutland-and 200,000 men fighting on the sea and in the air- the Battle of Leyte Gulf was a hellish cacophony of cannon fire, murderous strafing airplanes, and deadly explosions. Here, in the words of the men who were there, are the dramatic accounts of what really happened at Leyte. Though often overshadowed by other Pacific War engagements, such as Midway or Guadalcanal, the Battle of Leyte Gulf was, and remains, the largest battle in the history of naval warfare.
In fourteenth-century France, a young woman from the mountain village of Montaillou was tried for heresy by the Catholic inquisition. Her name was Grazida Lizier and, by her own confession, her "joy was shared” with the wrong man: the village rector.
The third installment in the groundbreaking Herotica series of sensual stories by, for, and about women promises vitally exciting erotic writing. By helping ladies "claim the erotic frontier," Susie Bright explores a territory where sexuality is limited only by the imagination. This passionate mosaic of sexual reality and fantasy encompasses a spectrum of experience-black, white, Asian, Latina, gay, straight, and married. From naive first love to future sex, from romance-novel fantasy to wild encounters at the laundromat, this collection of steamy stories will leave you breathless. "Susie Bright, as usual, lives up to her name. Her intelligence shines through in this collection of sometimes startling, always highly charged stories. Especially, don't skip Herotica 3's passionate Introduction."-Michele Slung, editor of Slow Hand and I Shudder at Your Touch "Bright's 24 lusty selections not only advance her argument by showing that intelligence and sexuality go hand in hand, but prove that erotica can fulfill any variety of appetite, from literary to fantastical, from surrealistic to voyeuristic."-Publishers Weekly
Stories of courageous underdogs who battled against disadvantages and challenges, and emerged victorious in pushing humanity forward Ordinary is not as ordinary as you think. History is written by the loudest and most charismatic victors, but are silent about the true movers and shakers: the rebels, the honest servants, the quiet doers, the square pegs in a round hole, and the ordinary believers who kept showing up. Sang Kancil will force us to reassess what is truly important and remind us of what we are capable of. Filled with research-backed theories, this book is a call to action for the underdogs battling our own giants.
What happens when one goes from obscurity to celebrity, overnight? Thirty-year-old Arya Alvarez is a travel manager at Isle Z, a luxury travel company in Singapore where she creates bespoke trips for celebrities and influencers. Discretion is her specialty at work and personal life: Few people know that she's fled her home city, Manila, to get away from the scene of a devastating break-up. When she travels to Svaneti, in the Republic of Georgia, Arya briefly encounters the mysterious Dave in a remote village high up the Caucasus mountains. Intrigued, she posts his photos on Instagram-- which goes viral the very next day. Turns out, Dave is Davit Nadibaidze, a famous yet reclusive artist who' d retreated from the public five years ago and Arya is the first person to see him since he disappeared. In less than twenty-four hours, Arya gains hundreds of thousands of followers. She's deluged with invitations to talk shows, influencer parties, and celebrity junkets, all as her social media apps overflow with DMs, tags, and comments, both nice and nasty. Men are suddenly vying for her attention, including her ex, Jake.
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