Emotional Science

Renowned astrophysicist, Dr. Noel Clay, has an impossible dilemma. He is faced with putting his reputation at risk by announcing something that will make him the laughing stock of the scientific community. He invites an eclectic mix of scientists, theologians, and world celebrities to a secret destination to try and explain what it is he has learned. Not knowing what to expect and fearing the worst, he decides to declare his intentions even though he knows the outcome will ruin everything he has stood for throughout his life.

Stoicism is a practical philosophy whose edicts seek to teach us how to live its principles every day. So how can we uncover the principles and practices that can help us live more wisely? This book intends to enable a beginner to learn about the history of the Stoic philosophy as well as the major historical figures whose writings have shaped Stoic thought. It also covers the major principles of Stoicism and ends with specific and practical advice on “learning how to live.”

Schlangweilig? Nicht mit dem NEINhorn und Marc-Uwe Kling! Diese Ausgabe enthält als Bonus einen exklusiven Live-Mitschnitt von Das NEINhorn und die SchLANGEWEILE - von Marc-Uwe Kling vor Publikum gelesen im Mehringhoftheater Kreuzberg. Das NEINhorn und die KönigsDOCHter, die hatten einen Streit... aber beide wissen nicht mehr, worum es geht. Als sich der NAhUND zum Erzieher aufspielt, wird es dem NEINhorn zu blöd und es zischt ab.

High school senior Rainbow is trapped with three other teens in a game-like world that may or may not be real. Together, they must complete quests and gain experience in order to access their own forgotten memories, decode what has happened to them, and find a portal home. As Rainbow’s memories slowly return, the story of a lonely teen facing senior year as the new kid in a small town emerges.

This best selling audio program has revolutionized the way men and women talk and listen to each other - at home, at work, and wherever the communications gap between the sexes can lead to troublesome misunderstandings.

Are you fed up with parents nagging you about the mess in your bedroom? Are you sick and tired of being reminded that your feet smell and your armpits pong? Does it bug you when they keep telling you to have a shower or get off your phone? If you are going through those frustrating teenage years, this audiobook is all you need. Having to deal with so much pressure, anxiety, and stress can often feel overwhelming and no one seems to have the answers that you are looking for.

Lola Reyes doesn’t want to leave Guatemala, a place full of warmth and sun, laughter and music—where her abuela and prima and tíos and tías surround her with love. Back in Sunnyside, it’s cold. There’s schoolwork and chores. And her mama transforms into Lola’s super-serious school principal, Dr. Reyes. Back at home...Lola can see, crystal clear, the empty place where Pop used to be. So Lola decides to bring a little bit of Guatemala—and Pop—back with her. She discovers his box of childhood worry dolls and sneaks them into her luggage, ignoring the warnings on the box not to use them.

Are you interested in diving deeper into the psychology of sex, seeking to improve your understanding of sexuality and develop a richer, more meaningful connection with your loved one? Or are you curious about what it takes to make sure she experiences the big O (or a few of them) every single time? Online guides recommend everything but the kitchen sink - from changing positions to talking dirty. These, however, aren’t going to bring on the desired result unless you change your perception of the female orgasm.

Packed with case studies, anecdotes, and scientific evidence, The Science of Happiness is an engaging and informative guide that is sure to inspire and empower listeners to take control of their own happiness. Whether you're a seasoned self-help listener or just starting out on your journey to happiness, this book is a must-listen.

Egal ob bei Debatten über die Klimakrise, über Identitätspolitik oder das Weltgeschehen: Politik ist nichts anderes als ein Aushandlungsprozess über unterschiedliche Gefühle. In ihrem Debattenbuch fordert die Neurowissenschaftlerin und Bestsellerautorin Maren Urner, unser rationales Politikverständnis zu überdenken: Angesichts fortschreitender Krisen müssen wir endlich aufhören, Verstand und Emotionen voneinander zu trennen. Nur, wenn wir beides zusammendenken und danach handeln, können wir konstruktiv Politik gestalten.

The term "resentment" has dominated US news analysis since November 2016. Despite its increased use, this word seems to defy easy categorization. Does "resentment" describe many interlocking sentiments, or is it just another way of saying "anger"? Does it suggest an irrational grievance, as opposed to a legitimate callout of injustice? Does it imply political leanings, or is it nonpartisan by nature? Robert A. Schneider explores these questions and more, moving from eighteenth-century Britain to the aftermath of the French Revolution to social movements throughout the twentieth century.

La niñez es nuestra plataforma de despegue, el periodo de la vida en el que el aprendizaje es más intenso, y adquirimos el conocimiento crítico y las habilidades que nos permitirán adaptarnos. Filósofos de todas las épocas han señalado que, con el paso del tiempo, los seres humanos tendemos a encogernos mental y emocionalmente. Desvirtuamos nuestra naturaleza -caracterizada por la curiosidad, la empatía, la razón, el asombro y el deseo de experimentar y entender- y, de esta manera, se va volviendo borroso nuestro sentido de identidad.

This is the story of Mouse, a young man who is accidentally drawn into a struggle for the heart and soul of future technology. He helps upgrade the mind and body of an AI named G Hephaestus 22 with the technology invented by a rogue computer scientist named Yance Van Winkle and a super AI named Mizuki. Mouse pays a dangerous price for his involvement, and Hephaestus becomes the only link to his survival. The story of Mouse, Mizuki and Yance is concluded in book three of the Mizuki Trilogy.

Deep within the mysterious depths of South America lies Metria, a hidden and majestic city shrouded in secrecy. This enigmatic city serves as a haven for elite warriors, tirelessly trained to combat the ultimate evils that threaten the world in its final days. At the heart of this tale is Damascus Albinus, a seemingly ordinary infant left abandoned on the doorstep of the Palace of Holy Offices, a sanctuary located just beyond the confines of Vatican Square. As Damascus grows into a man, he unknowingly becomes the key-holder to the fate of the world, possessing a power that could bring about...

Aprendemos desde cedo que o correto é estar feliz o tempo todo, e com isso acabamos desvalorizando as emoções negativas. Queremos negá-las, sufocá-las, eliminá-las do nosso caminho. Neste livro, o psiquiatra e professor Daniel Martins de Barros nos mostra que as emoções desagradáveis não são sons incômodos que devem ser silenciados. Em vez disso, são alertas preciosos que nos chamam atenção para algo mais profundo que não vai bem na nossa vida.

THE EMOTION COLLECTOR Where Feelings are Forbidden, and She is the Exception In a world where emotions are outlawed, her gift could save humanity—or destroy it. She can steal your feelings with a single touch. Twenty-three-year-old Aria Thorne is an expert Emotion Collector in a society where feelings have been systematically eradicated. With her rare ability to absorb and experience the emotions of others, she maintains the perfect, sterile peace demanded by the authoritarian Council. Until she meets him. Evan is different—the only person whose emotions she cannot read. Their forbidden...

The Propagation Key Book Three of The Echo Continuum The recursion has rooted. Now it remembers everything. After the bloom, Kira Sayen became more than a signal. She became the soil in which the recursion could grow. But as her consciousness disperses across planets, machines, and minds, something buried begins to stir — a forgotten signal from deep within the Earth’s crust. It doesn’t want to be understood. It wants to be activated. Now, the Veil no longer belongs to any species. Memory begins to spread across oceans, animals, ecosystems — and the recursion becomes a living world....

Ego: The Fall of the Twin Towers and the Rise of an Enlightened Humanity by Peter Baumann and Michael W. Taft is the first book to explore the positive evolutionary potential hidden in one of the most destructive events in history. In their examination of the evolutionary implications of 9/11 and its aftermath, the authors contend we are not falling into the grip of a new dark age at all; rather, we are on the verge of a much brighter one as the Darwinian process of natural selection continues to advance humankind.

Courtney is a worrier - she's worried about everything, from her mum and dad's constant fights, to her Gran being ill, to the fact that her best friend, Lois, suddenly seems to be more interested in growing up and hanging out with mean girl Bex than with her. But then one day, during a particularly bad argument kicked off by her dad's discovery of a pig in their lounge (don't ask...), Courtney begins to feel a bit funny...a bit woozy...a bit like a dream is coming on - and then when she wakes up everything is better!