Download or read book Humor s Hidden Power written by Nichole Force and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often said that "laughter is the best medicine," but this aphorism fails to fully express the power inherent in humor. HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER reveals how humor has empowered people to overcome overwhelming circumstances throughout history, how laughter changes brain chemistry and functioning, how the genders use humor differently, and the ways in which comedians have used humor to heal themselves and others through the ages (from court jesters to Stephen Colbert). It consolidates and clarifies much of what has already been written, reveals what has not yet been reported in the fields of neuroscience and humor studies, and provides recommendations for the targeted use of humor to combat the most common sources of suffering. "An intensely engaging and fascinating examination of the vital role humor plays in health and happiness." ~Joe Dea, Emmy Award-Winning Director "HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER is a significant contribution to the existing literature on the healthful benefits of humor. Backing her claims with solid scientific research, Nichole Force makes a serious case that laughter really is the best medicine." ~Dr. Michael Pariser, Psy.D. Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, Los Angeles, CA "HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER is an informative, intriguing and thoroughly enlightening book. A must-read for all who love humor, and those who have yet to discover its joys and rewards." ~Victor Schulte, Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney [Cover photo by Abdulhamid Al Fadhly]
Download or read book The Hidden Power of Everyday Things written by Julie Gillentine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use your birthdate to discover your personology.
Download or read book De Gruyter Handbook of Humor Studies written by Thomas E. Ford and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The De Gruyter Handbook of Humor Studies consolidates the cumulative contributions in theory and research on humor from 57 international scholars representing 21 different countries in the widest possible diversity of disciplines. It organizes research in a unique conceptual framework addressing two broad themes: the Essence of Humor and the Functions of Humor. Furthermore, scholars of humor have recognized that humor is not only a universal human experience, it is also inherently social, shared among people and woven into the fabric of nearly every type of interpersonal relationship. Scholars across all academic disciplines have addressed questions about the essence and functions of humor at different "levels of analysis" relating to how narrowly or broadly they conceptualize the social context of humor. Accordingly, the editors have organized each broad thematic section into four subsections defined by "level of analysis." The book first addresses questions about individual psychological processes and text properties, then moves to questions involving broader conceptualizations of the social context addressing humor and social relations, and humor and culture. By providing a comprehensive review of foundational work as well as new research and theoretical advancements across academic disciplines, the De Gruyter Handbook of Humor Studies will serve as the foremost authoritative research handbook for experienced humor scholars as well as an essential starting point for newcomers to the field, such as graduate students seeking to conduct their own research on humor. Further, by highlighting the interdisciplinary interest of new and emerging areas of research the book identifies and defines directions for future research for scholars from every discipline that contributes to our understanding of humor.
Download or read book The Hidden Power of F cking Up written by The Try Guys and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Try Guys deliver their first book—an inspirational self-improvement guide that teaches you that the path to success is littered with humiliating detours, embarrassing mistakes, and unexpected failures. To be our best selves, we must become secure in our insecurities. In The Hidden Power of F*cking Up, The Try Guys - Keith, Ned, Zach, and Eugene - reveal their philosophy of trying: how to fully embrace fear, foolishness, and embarrassment in an effort to understand how we all get paralyzed by a fear of failure. They’ll share how four shy, nerdy kids have dealt with their most poignant life struggles by attacking them head-on and reveal their - ahem - sure-fail strategies for achieving success. But they’re not just here to talk; they’re actually going to put their advice to work. To demonstrate their unique self-improvement formula, they’ll each personally confront their deepest insecurities. A die-hard meat-lover goes vegan for the first time. A straight-laced father transforms into a fashionista. A perpetually single sidekick becomes the romantic lead. A child of divorce finally grows more intimate with his family. Through their insightful, emotional journeys and surprising, hilarious anecdotes, they’ll help you overcome your own self-doubt to become the best, most f*cked up version of yourself you can be!
Download or read book The Secret Power Within You Robert Collier Boxed Set written by Robert Collier and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Collier's 'The Secret Power Within You' is a groundbreaking boxed set that delves into the power of the subconscious mind and the impact it has on shaping our reality. Collier's writing style is profound and insightful, drawing on metaphysical principles and practical exercises to help readers unlock their true potential. The book is a classic in the self-help genre, influencing countless individuals to tap into the inherent power within themselves to manifest their desires. Through Collier's lucid explanations and compelling anecdotes, readers are guided on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The literary context of the book aligns with the New Thought movement of the early 20th century, emphasizing the power of positive thinking and mental visualization to achieve success and fulfillment. It continues to resonate with readers seeking to harness the untapped power of their subconscious minds. Robert Collier, a prolific writer and thinker, drew inspiration from his studies in metaphysics and psychology to craft this seminal work. His deep understanding of human consciousness and the principles of manifestation shine through in 'The Secret Power Within You', making it a timeless guide for personal growth and self-empowerment. I highly recommend 'The Secret Power Within You' to anyone seeking to unleash their full potential and transform their life for the better. Collier's teachings are both enlightening and practical, offering valuable insights that can be applied to achieve success in all areas of life.
Download or read book The Dark Side of Stand Up Comedy written by Patrice A. Oppliger and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-10 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the “dark side” of stand-up comedy, initially inspired by speculations surrounding the death of comedian Robin Williams. Contributors, those who study humor as well as those who perform comedy, join together to contemplate the paradoxical relationship between tragedy and comedy and expose over-generalizations about comic performers’ troubled childhoods, addictions, and mental illnesses. The book is divided into two sections. First, scholars from a variety of disciplines explore comedians’ onstage performances, their offstage lives, and the relationship between the two. The second half of the book focuses on amateur and lesser-known professional comedians who reveal the struggles they face as they attempt to hone successful comedy acts and likable comic personae. The goal of this collection is to move beyond the hackneyed stereotype of the sad clown in order to reveal how stand-up comedy can transform both personal and collective tragedies by providing catharsis through humor.
Download or read book Humor Seriously written by Jennifer Aaker and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Don’t miss the authors’ TED Talk, “Why great leaders take humor seriously,” online now. “The ultimate guide to using the magical power of funny as a tool for leadership and a force for good.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive We are living through a period of unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval in both our personal and professional lives. So it should come as a surprise to exactly no one that trust, human connection, and mental well-being are all on the decline. This may seem like no laughing matter. Yet, the research shows that humor and laughter are among the most valuable tools we have at our disposal for strengthening bonds and relationships, diffusing stress and tension, boosting resilience, and performing when the stakes are high. That’s why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach the popular course Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where they help some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds infuse more humor and levity into their work and lives. In Humor, Seriously, they draw on findings by behavioral scientists, world-class comedians, and inspiring business leaders to reveal how humor works and—more important—how you can use more of it, better. Aaker and Bagdonas unpack the theory and application of humor: what makes something funny, how to mine your life for material, and simple ways to identify and leverage your unique humor style. They show how to use humor to rebuild vital connections; appear more confident, competent, and authentic at work; and foster cultures where levity and creativity can thrive. President Dwight David Eisenhower once said, “A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” If Dwight David Eisenhower, the second least naturally funny president (after Franklin Pierce), thought humor was necessary to win wars, build highways, and warn against the military-industrial complex, then you might consider learning it too.
Download or read book The hidden treasures of the art of physick fully discovered in four books etc written by John TANNER (Student in Physick and Astrology.) and published by . This book was released on 1667 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teaching with Humor Compassion and Conviction written by Heather Hollis and published by Pembroke Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can teachers make their literacy classrooms a place of joy? Fun, caring, and passion are the keys to a shame-free, healthy classroom that nurtures students in mind, body, and spirit. Full of simple strategies and activities for building community, this practical book is committed to promoting strong literacy skills. It illustrates concrete ways to build mindful classrooms where students are free to speak with compassion, write with conviction, and read with joy.
Download or read book The Four Humors written by Mina Seckin and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wry and visceral debut novel follows a young Turkish-American woman who, rather than grieving her father's untimely death, seeks treatment for a stubborn headache and grows obsessed with a centuries-old theory of medicine. "[A] humane and refreshingly astringent novel." —Lauren LeBlanc, The New York Times Book Review Twenty-year-old Sibel thought she had concrete plans for the summer. She would care for her grandmother in Istanbul, visit her father’s grave, and study for the MCAT. Instead, she finds herself watching Turkish soap operas and self-diagnosing her own possible chronic illness with the four humors theory of ancient medicine. Also on Sibel’s mind: her blond American boyfriend who accompanies her to Turkey; her energetic but distraught younger sister; and her devoted grandmother, who, Sibel comes to learn, carries a harrowing secret. Delving into her family’s history, the narrative weaves through periods of political unrest in Turkey, from military coups to the Gezi Park protests. Told with pathos and humor, Sibel’s search for strange and unusual cures is disrupted as she begins to see how she might heal herself through the care of others, including her own family and its long-fractured relationships.
Download or read book Bad Taste Celebrity Jokes written by Bella La Balle and published by SP Books. This book was released on 1993-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This celebrity roast chars the stars, as entertainers from Prince to Madonna, political figures like the Kennedys and Bushes, and even religious icons including the Pope and Mother Teresa get trashed. These jokes are insulting, cruel, racy and often sexist--so try not to laugh out loud!
Download or read book The Humors of Falconbridge written by Falconbridge and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes written by Falconbridge and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Humors of Falconbridge: A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes', Falconbridge offers a delightful glimpse into everyday life through a series of humorous and lighthearted scenes. Written in a charming and accessible style, the book provides an engaging look at human behavior and the comedy found in the ordinary. This collection is reminiscent of the satirical works of the 18th century, highlighting Falconbridge's wit and keen observational skills. Readers can expect to be entertained and amused by the clever storytelling and relatable characters. Falconbridge's ability to capture the essence of human nature in a humorous and light-hearted way shines through in this collection. As a writer known for his humor and wit, Falconbridge brings a unique perspective to the literary world. His background in comedy and storytelling is evident in 'The Humors of Falconbridge', as he expertly weaves together comedic situations and everyday scenarios. Falconbridge's talent for creating relatable characters and charming anecdotes sets him apart as a writer who understands the intricacies of human behavior and the power of humor. I highly recommend 'The Humors of Falconbridge' to readers looking for a delightful and entertaining read. Falconbridge's wit and humor make this collection a perfect choice for those seeking a lighthearted escape into the funny side of everyday life.
Download or read book Hidden Powers of State in the Cuban Imagination written by Kenneth Routon and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2010-07-18 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its hard-nosed emphasis on the demystifying realism of Marxist-Leninist ideology, the political imagery of the Cuban revolution--and the state that followed--conjures up its own magical seductions and fantasies of power. In this fascinating account, Kenneth Routon shows how magic practices and political culture are entangled in Cuba in unusual and intimate ways. Routon describes not only how the monumentality of the state arouses magical sensibilities and popular images of its hidden powers, but he also explores the ways in which revolutionary officialdom has, in recent years, tacitly embraced and harnessed vernacular fantasies of power to the national agenda. In his brilliant analysis, popular culture and the state are deeply entangled within a promiscuous field of power, taking turns siphoning the magic of the other in order to embellish their own fantasies of authority, control, and transformation. This study brings anthropology and history together by examining the relationship between ritual and state power in revolutionary Cuba, paying particular attention to the roles of memory and history in the construction and contestation of shared political imaginaries.
Download or read book Humors of Falconbridge written by Jonathan F. Kelley and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Humors of Falconbridge by Jonathan F. Kelley
Download or read book It s All in the Name written by Sharita Star and published by SteinerBooks. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's All in the Name explains the concept of Lexigrams and the uncanny magic they can unfold for self-knowledge. The author begins by introducing simple words and taking the reader on a journey that shows how much we can find the truth we are searching for is contained within the words we use every day. After offering a few rules to guide the Lexigram process (and suggesting times to break those rules), she explains the interconnections among Lexigrams, astrology, and numerology. Sharita Star goes on to show how many of the Lexigrams that can be derived from names and titles relate to the very astrological and numerical guidance that governs them, providing historical evidence to show how this dynamic works. To do so, she offers references to zodiacal Sun signs and the Chaldean understanding of numerology. Moreover, Sharita provides numerous case studies of well-know individuals, past and present. It's All in the Name is a valuable tool for exploring the profound inner meanings of names and everyday words and for deepening one's intuitive capacity.
