Download or read book Wayfinding written by M. R. O'Connor and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At once far flung and intimate, a fascinating look at how finding our way make us human. "A marvel of storytelling." —Kirkus (Starred Review) In this compelling narrative, O'Connor seeks out neuroscientists, anthropologists and master navigators to understand how navigation ultimately gave us our humanity. Biologists have been trying to solve the mystery of how organisms have the ability to migrate and orient with such precision—especially since our own adventurous ancestors spread across the world without maps or instruments. O'Connor goes to the Arctic, the Australian bush and the South Pacific to talk to masters of their environment who seek to preserve their traditions at a time when anyone can use a GPS to navigate. O’Connor explores the neurological basis of spatial orientation within the hippocampus. Without it, people inhabit a dream state, becoming amnesiacs incapable of finding their way, recalling the past, or imagining the future. Studies have shown that the more we exercise our cognitive mapping skills, the greater the grey matter and health of our hippocampus. O'Connor talks to scientists studying how atrophy in the hippocampus is associated with afflictions such as impaired memory, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, depression and PTSD. Wayfinding is a captivating book that charts how our species' profound capacity for exploration, memory and storytelling results in topophilia, the love of place. "O'Connor talked to just the right people in just the right places, and her narrative is a marvel of storytelling on its own merits, erudite but lightly worn. There are many reasons why people should make efforts to improve their geographical literacy, and O'Connor hits on many in this excellent book—devouring it makes for a good start." —Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book A Toolkit for Modern Life written by Emma Hepburn and published by Greenfinch. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Emma has a unique way of cutting through to the heart of the issues we all face day-in-day-out. There isn't another book out there like this and it should be a mandatory read for anyone with a brain.' - Anna Whitehouse, founder of Mother Pukka In this warm, wise book, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn (Instagram's @thepsychologymum) introduces her proven and practical tools for taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing every day. Using her trademark illustrations, Dr Hepburn (aka @thepsychologymum) shines a welcome ray of light into the neglected corners of your brain. From identifying what triggers unhappy thoughts to overcoming the fear of making mistakes, A Toolkit for Modern Life will help you to cultivate positive habits and feel more confident, happier and in tune with yourself. * Call out and manage feelings of imposter syndrome * Answer back to your inner critic * Become aware of and monitor your emotional capacity * Spot unhelpful thoughts and develop more helpful patterns of thinking * Understand how the emotions cycle affects you * Identify what triggers anxiety for you and how to intercept it * Overcome the fear of making mistakes * Spot and call out your 'catastrophizing' * Identify and disarm social media comparisons * Align your decisions and actions with your core values * Assemble your own mental health toolkit for life

Download or read book Navigating Metabolism written by Navdeep Singh Chandel and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Metabolic pathways used to be "road maps" most biologists learned as undergraduates and then promptly forgot. Recent work has revealed how changes in metabolism are closely linked to many aspects of cell behavior and the development of cancer and other diseases. This book represents both a new look at metabolism and a refresher course. It surveys the major metabolic pathways, places these in biological context, and highlights the key control points that control cell behavior and can become dysregulated in disease"--

Download or read book Women and Leadership written by Julia Gillard and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful call-to-action for gender equity that offers 10 key lessons for women aspiring to a leadership role—be it in politics, business, law, or their local community. Featuring words of wisdom from female leaders like Hillary Clinton and Theresa May, this empowering study reads like a You Are a Badass volume on world leadership. Women make up fewer than 10% of national leaders worldwide. Behind this eye-opening statistic lies a pattern of unequal access to power. Through conversations with some of the world’s most powerful and interesting women—including Jacinda Ardern, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Christine Lagarde, Michelle Bachelet, and Theresa May—Women and Leadership explores gender bias and asks why there aren’t more women in leadership roles. Speaking honestly and freely, these women talk about having their ideas stolen by male colleagues, what it’s like to be called fat or a slut in the media, and what things they wish they had done differently. The stories they tell reveal vividly how gender and sexism affect perceptions of women as leaders. Using current research as a starting point, Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala—both political leaders in their own countries—analyze the lived experiences of these women leaders. The result is a rare insight into life as a leader and a powerful call to arms for women everywhere.

Download or read book Navigating the Pathways to Modern Life written by Patrick Fritton and published by Patrick Fritton. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history human beings have struggled with the world in which they live and with each other. Conflict is nothing new, but what seems to cause the most strife are the relationships we have with others. By understanding these relationships, and re-balancing oneself, these problems can be resolved. Navigating the Pathway's to Modern Life offers a fresh approach to understanding our relationship with God and with our fellow man.

Download or read book Pathways To Success Through Identity based Motivation written by Daphna Oyserman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-27 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone can imagine their future self, even very young children, and this future self is usually positive and education-linked. To make progress toward an aspired future or away from a feared future requires people to plan and take action. Unfortunately, most people often start too late and commit minimal effort to ineffective strategies that lead their attention elsewhere. As a result, their high hopes and earnest resolutions often fall short. In Pathways to Success Through Identity-Based Motivation Daphna Oyserman focuses on situational constraints and affordances that trigger or impede taking action. Focusing on when the future-self matters and how to reduce the shortfall between the self that one aspires to become and the outcomes that one actually attains, Oyserman introduces the reader to the core theoretical framework of identity-based motivation (IBM) theory. IBM theory is the prediction that people prefer to act in identity-congruent ways but that the identity-to-behavior link is opaque for a number of reasons (the future feels far away, difficulty of working on goals is misinterpreted, and strategies for attaining goals do not feel identity-congruent). Oyserman's book goes on to also include the stakes and how the importance of education comes into play as it improves the lives of the individual, their family, and their society. The framework of IBM theory and how to achieve it is broken down into three parts: how to translate identity-based motivation into a practical intervention, an outline of the intervention, and empirical evidence that it works. In addition, the book also includes an implementation manual and fidelity measures for educators utilizing this book to intervene for the improvement of academic outcomes.

Download or read book Pathways to Joy written by Mukesh Bharti and published by Khushboo Publisher. This book was released on 2024-08-18 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pathways to Joy: A Practical Guide to Living with Happiness" is an empowering and insightful resource designed to help individuals discover and cultivate their own unique paths to lasting happiness. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the various dimensions of joy, offering practical tools, techniques, and strategies that readers can implement in their daily lives. Drawing on a wealth of research from psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, "Pathways to Joy" delves into the fundamental principles that contribute to a joyful existence. Readers will explore essential topics such as the importance of positive thinking, emotional well-being, building meaningful relationships, finding purpose, and embracing gratitude. Each chapter is filled with relatable examples, actionable exercises, and reflective prompts that encourage readers to engage deeply with the material. The book also highlights the significance of self-care, stress management, and community involvement, illustrating how these elements intertwine to create a holistic approach to happiness. With a focus on personal growth and self-discovery, "Pathways to Joy" invites readers on a transformative journey to identify what truly brings them joy and fulfillment. Whether you are looking to enhance your overall well-being, navigate life’s challenges with resilience, or simply seek greater joy in everyday moments, this practical guide serves as a valuable companion on your journey to living a happier, more meaningful life.

Download or read book Pathways for Peace written by United Nations;World Bank and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violent conflicts today are complex and increasingly protracted, involving more nonstate groups and regional and international actors. It is estimated that by 2030—the horizon set by the international community for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals—more than half of the world’s poor will be living in countries affected by high levels of violence. Information and communication technology, population movements, and climate change are also creating shared risks that must be managed at both national and international levels. Pathways for Peace is a joint United Nations†“World Bank Group study that originates from the conviction that the international community’s attention must urgently be refocused on prevention. A scaled-up system for preventive action would save between US$5 billion and US$70 billion per year, which could be reinvested in reducing poverty and improving the well-being of populations. The study aims to improve the way in which domestic development processes interact with security, diplomacy, mediation, and other efforts to prevent conflicts from becoming violent. It stresses the importance of grievances related to exclusion—from access to power, natural resources, security and justice, for example—that are at the root of many violent conflicts today. Based on a review of cases in which prevention has been successful, the study makes recommendations for countries facing emerging risks of violent conflict as well as for the international community. Development policies and programs must be a core part of preventive efforts; when risks are high or building up, inclusive solutions through dialogue, adapted macroeconomic policies, institutional reform, and redistributive policies are required. Inclusion is key, and preventive action needs to adopt a more people-centered approach that includes mainstreaming citizen engagement. Enhancing the participation of women and youth in decision making is fundamental to sustaining peace, as well as long-term policies to address the aspirations of women and young people.

Download or read book Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents written by Harvey B. Milkman and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescents are a particularly vulnerable patient population in the justice system. Mental health providers can get specific tools for improving evaluation and treatment of at-risk youth with this comprehensive and developmentally appropriate treatment program. Using an adolescent-focused format, this protocol identifies psychological, biological and social factors that contribute to the onset of adolescent deviance.

Download or read book Improving Healthcare Quality in Europe Characteristics Effectiveness and Implementation of Different Strategies written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, developed by the Observatory together with OECD, provides an overall conceptual framework for understanding and applying strategies aimed at improving quality of care. Crucially, it summarizes available evidence on different quality strategies and provides recommendations for their implementation. This book is intended to help policy-makers to understand concepts of quality and to support them to evaluate single strategies and combinations of strategies.

Download or read book Navigating Modern Love Transforming Challenges into Connections written by John Buchanan and published by Vera Miller. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the modern dating scene? You're not alone. The dating world has evolved rapidly, introducing many challenges that can make finding love feel like navigating a minefield. Imagine a dating landscape where these common pain points are addressed and mitigated. From the paradox of overwhelming choices on dating apps to the disappointment of misrepresentation, we understand how these issues can make dating exhausting. Ghosting, catfishing, and superficial judgments based on photos have become all too common, leaving many disillusioned. The time-consuming nature of swiping and chatting often leads to little payoff, while the lack of deep, meaningful connections leaves a void. Safety concerns, communication barriers, and dating fatigue are real issues that can't be ignored. What if there was a way to navigate these challenges effectively? A method that not only acknowledges these pain points but offers practical solutions. Imagine a dating experience where your time is valued, genuine connections are prioritized over superficial encounters, and your safety and privacy are paramount. Envision a platform that encourages honest representation, fostering a community where trust and respect are the foundation. Think about a dating journey where your self-esteem is boosted, not bruised, and finding a compatible partner isn't an endless marathon but a fulfilling journey. This isn't just a dream; it's a possibility. We're dedicated to transforming the modern dating experience, addressing these challenges head-on to create a more positive, fruitful, and safe dating environment for everyone. If you're tired of the usual pitfalls of modern dating and yearn for a change, join us. Be part of a movement that values authenticity, deep connections, and respectful interactions. Say goodbye to the frustrations and hello to a new era of dating. Your journey towards a meaningful relationship starts here.

Download or read book A World of Private Higher Education written by Daniel C. Levy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-05-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A World of Private Higher Education is the definitive treatment of a sector accounting for a third of the world's 200 million higher education enrolment--yet remaining largely unknown even to scholars of higher education and widely mis-characterized when it is considered by stakeholders or the general public. Beyond the eye-popping numbers, several inter-related thematic findings regarding the Private and the Public underscore the subject matter's importance. First, private-public differences are significant-it matters that so many students are in a sector that not long ago was only marginal in much of the world. Second, private higher education (PHE) itself is increasingly diverse, with significant and private-private differences. Third, the overlaying of the first two realities yields increasing diversity in private-public higher education distinctions. Especially for its pioneering mapping of PHE globally, regionally, and nationally, the book draws on the pioneering dataset of the pioneering scholarly program for research on PHE (Program for Research on Private Higher Education). Unprecedented in geographical scope, the dataset is unprecedented in longitudinal coverage too, dating back to 2000. Empirical methods allow for extensive analysis, and theoretical analysis draws on key private-public concepts embedded in literatures on privatization, nonprofit studies, and policy models. For the major challenge of penetrating inside the increasingly diverse private sector of higher education, Levy revises his heralded and widely employed PHE typology.

Download or read book Mind Matters Decoding the Complexities of Mental Well Being written by Deepak Thathera and published by Deepak Thathera. This book was released on 2023-08-20 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Title: Mind Matters: Decoding the Complexities of Mental Well-Being Introduction: In our modern world, stress has become an almost constant companion, impacting our mental and physical well-being. The introduction highlights the prevalence of stress in today's society and its profound effects on individuals' lives. It explores the fast-paced nature of modern life, contributing to increased stress levels and the need for effective strategies to manage and reduce stress. Chapters Overview: Understanding Modern Stressors: Explores the sources of stress in today's world, such as work pressures, technology overload, financial concerns, and societal expectations. The Science of Stress: Delves into the physiological and psychological mechanisms of stress, including the body's stress response and the role of cortisol. Mind-Body Connection: Examines the intricate relationship between mental and physical well-being, detailing how stress impacts the body and contributes to various health issues. Strategies for Stress Management: Provides a comprehensive toolkit of practical techniques for managing and reducing stress, including mindfulness exercises, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation. Lifestyle Adjustments for Stress Reduction: Discusses the impact of lifestyle changes on stress levels, focusing on diet, exercise, sleep, and social connections. Digital Detox and Technology Management: Explores the role of technology in stress generation and offers strategies for establishing healthy boundaries with digital devices. Time Management and Prioritization: Discusses time management techniques, setting boundaries, and the importance of saying "no" to reduce overwhelming schedules. Cultivating Resilience: Provides tools and exercises for building emotional resilience, enabling readers to bounce back from adversity and maintain a positive outlook. Seeking Support: Addresses the stigma of seeking professional assistance and encourages readers to embrace therapy, counseling, and support groups. Creating a Stress-Resilient Future: Wraps up the book by guiding readers toward a stress-resilient future, emphasizing ongoing practice, self-reflection, and healthy habit incorporation.

Download or read book Journey Of Wisdom For a Purposeful Fulfilling Life written by Ajaz Akram and published by Wordsworth Writing House. This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ajaz Akram shares an enlightening path to global peace and harmony, drawing from his extensive background in human development, coaching, and education. This book invites readers to transcend cultural and religious boundaries, utilizing wisdom from sacred texts and Ajaz's own diverse experiences. With a focus on unity and understanding. Ajaz's narrative is a guide towards fostering positive change and realizing human potential on a global scale. Through personal anecdotes, theoretical insights, and practical strategies. "Journey of Wisdom' acts as a beacon for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of modern life with compassion and purpose. Ajaz's work not only reflects his profound commitment to creating a harmonious world but also serves as a valuable resource for those aspiring to lead a life rich in understanding and connectivity.

Download or read book How to Count to Infinity written by Marcus du Sautoy and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do something amazing and learn a new skill thanks to the Little Ways to Live a Big Life books! Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it... Not falling in love, but counting. Animals and humans have been using numbers to navigate their way through the jungle of life ever since we all evolved on this planet. But this book will help you to do something that humans have only recently understood how to do: to count to regions that no animal has ever reached. By the end of this book you'll be able to count to infinity...and beyond. On our way to infinity we'll discover how the ancient Babylonians used their bodies to count to 60 (which gave us 60 minutes in the hour), how the number zero was only discovered in the 7th century by Indian mathematicians contemplating the void, why in China going into the red meant your numbers had gone negative and why numbers might be our best language for communicating with alien life. But for millennia contemplating infinity has sent even the greatest minds into a spin. Then at the end of the nineteenth century mathematicians discovered a way to think about infinity that revealed that it is a number that we can count. Not only that. They found that there are an infinite number of infinities, some bigger than others. Just using the finite neurons in your brain and the finite pages in this book, you'll have your mind blown discovering the secret of how to count to infinity.

Download or read book The Lost Art of Heart Navigation written by Jeff D. Nixa and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover your soul’s purpose by following the shamanic path of the heart • Explains how to engage your heart’s navigational guidance system to access your spiritual core directly and find your life purpose and spiritual identity • Includes shamanic practices to meet your power animals, consult with spirit guides, embark on journeys in the spirit world, slay your inner dragons of self-sabotage and fear, clear emotional wounding patterns, and find your personal spirit song • Offers case studies and troubleshooting help for common pitfalls and obstacles on the heart-centered shamanic path • Includes access to 4 guided audio journeys narrated by the author Each of us has a vision for our lives, our soul’s purpose awaiting release in our hearts. The most important task we have is to learn what that purpose is and then bring it into the world. In our world of endless busyness and “hurry sickness,” many people are experiencing soul loss as they live out dreams of endless motion, empty tasks, anxiety, and negative thoughts. But you can change your world and discover the shamanic heart path that activates your wildness, your power, and your soul’s purpose. Blending earth-honoring shamanic practices and modern depth psychology, Jeff Nixa explains how to practice the lost art of heart navigation to help you find your life purpose and spiritual identity, conquer the fear, doubt and criticism that stand in the way of that vision, and become a shamanic shapeshifter of your life. Providing heart-opening exercises to slow your mental racing and detect your heart’s navigational guidance system, he shows how to awaken your wild and free heart, access your spiritual core directly, deactivate trauma-based emotional patterns, retrieve vital energy, work with your dreams, and become an artist of the soul. You will learn how to meet your power animals and consult with spirit guides, embark on shamanic journeys in the spirit world for help and information, slay your inner dragons of self-sabotage, find your personal spirit song, and create the joyful life that your heart is attuned to seek out. Offering case studies and troubleshooting help for common pitfalls and obstacles on the heart-centered path, this shamanic manual provides hands-on practices and ceremonies--including access to 4 guided audio journeys narrated by the author--as well as wisdom from the author’s own journey and the powerful teachers he has worked with, including Sandra Ingerman, Mikkal, spiritual elders of the Oglala Lakota people, and plant-spirit medicine shamans of the Amazon jungle. Allowing you to understand the precise contours of your authentic self and your visionary heart, this book offers a map to a vibrant new life aligned with your soul and deepest calling.

Download or read book Toolkit for Turbulence written by Graham Winter and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t just survive adversity: turn it to your advantage To succeed as a high-performing leader today, you need to know how to navigate extreme change and uncertainty. Toolkit for Turbulence unpacks the mindset and methods used by top leaders and teams to assess, adapt, and respond to unforeseen challenges and ambiguity. With this book, you’ll learn how to seize the unexpected as an opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities and build a more adaptive team. From visual models to guided frameworks, Toolkit for Turbulence shares easy-to-implement core tools that you can use to construct your own leadership solutions — solutions that suit the unique needs of your team, your enterprise, and your community. Authors Graham Winter and Martin Bean CBE share timely advice and practical strategies, together with compelling, real-world stories from prominent executive leaders across a variety of industries. In Toolkit for Turbulence, you’ll discover how top leaders succeed even in times of crisis. Backed by performance psychology, the tools in this book will show you how to build the flexibility and resilience your team needs to thrive in a volatile, unpredictable world. In Toolkit for Turbulence, you’ll learn how to: Be an advantage leader: a leader who welcomes disruption, grasps opportunities to adapt, and builds teams and cultures capable of turning adversity into advantage Use learning loops and training canvases to guide your team in responding effectively and continuously to challenges Recognise and embrace nonlinear challenges, which require leaders and teams to adopt new ways of thinking and working Be responsive and proactive (rather than reactive and defensive) and recalibrate when things don’t go as expected Develop a resilient, adaptive leadership mindset, training your mind and transforming the way you think and behave With Toolkit for Turbulence, executives and leaders at all levels can build their strategies for weathering today’s only certainty: uncertainty. Its crucial insights into how to pivot dynamically and successfully will prepare you to navigate the unexpected with your organisation and your team — every day, in real life and real time.