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x, 287 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"The first book for the general public about mindfulness and medical practice, a groundbreaking, intimate exploration of how doctors think and what matters most--safe, effective, patient-centered, compassionate care--from the foremost expert in the field"--Amazon.com.
"As a third-year Harvard Medical School student doing a clinical rotation in surgery, Ronald Epstein watched an error unfold: an experienced surgeon failed to notice his patient's kidney...
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xii, 242 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"This is a book on everyday intuitive living for inspiration and personal growth. It's a guide to help seekers on their intuitive path and get them thinking of subtle guidance in ways you normally don't. This is an accessible and inspiring book that utilizes many common New Age exercises such as crystals, prayers, meditation, etc., to get readers into the proper mindset for living more creatively and moving forward with renewed zest for life. It's...
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256 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Español
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The insight found in Tres pasos para el despertar is the result of more than four decades of spiritual practice and teachings. Based on the various schools of Buddhism, Larry Rosenberg describes three forms of meditative practice that, together, provide a set of resources applicable to any of lifes challenges.
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"A ridiculously easy, breakthrough approach to practicing mindfulness. If you suffer from anxiety and experience racing, panicky thoughts, you need help right away. You've probably heard about mindfulness, and how effective it can be in easing anxiety and worry--but how do you do it, exactly? In this go-to guide, psychologist Scott Symington presents a practical, breakthrough approach called the two-screen method to help when painful thoughts feel...
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227 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"A sustainable plan for living your life to its fullest energy potential In our unpredictable and continually changing world, we are constantly in a state of figuring out how to sow our seeds for a happy life, which necessitates tending to the needs of our health, career, family and friends, passions, and desires. Unfortunately, time never seems to be on our side, and if anything, often it seems out of our control. But what if it wasn't? What if you...
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xvii, 302 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"Call it altering consciousness, call it getting high, or call it mindfulness. Humans are hardwired to seek ways to transcend the limits of everyday awareness, whether it's the little kid spinning in circles to get dizzy or a runner experiencing the day's first rush of dopamine. And you don't need drugs--as Edward Rosenfeld shows, the "high" is inside, and there are literally hundreds of perfectly natural ways that we can use to find it. An encyclopedic...
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A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them. We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it's a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy...
29) Here and now
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate mindfulness and the connectedness of everything on Earth.
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144 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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English
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"Making is mindfulness made practical, and whittling is a renowned and rewarding craft. Drawing on the traditions of green woodworking, Barn the Spoon has created 20 modern makes, ranging from simple tools including the classic spoon to decorative items such as animals and woodprints. He shares the basic techniques to whittling and shows how these can be developed for different projects, as well as reconnecting us to nature's raw materials." --
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xii, 273 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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Influence is getting things done without coercion. It's strength without force-mindfulness in action. Master influencers walk lightly, talk softly and have no need of a big stick, yet collective success hinges on their words and deeds. Anyone can be a quiet influencer. Featuring twelve specific practices, twelve typical pitfalls and dozens of powerful stories and examples, The Art of Quiet Influence is a roadmap for the journey. Author Jocelyn Davis...
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xv, 286 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Is your brain on fire? A buzzing beehive of random thoughts? In chaos and out of control? Do you need to reclaim your brain? As chief psychiatrist at one of Daniel Amen's world-renowned clinics, Joseph A. Annibali, M.D., has encountered thousands of patients complaining of a brain that is "too busy" or feels like it's "on fire." A too-busy brain can interfere with attention, concentration, mood, and even the ability to make decisions and solve problems....
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Français
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"Le matin, quand les oiseaux se mettent à chanter et le bébé se réveille, le Bruit frappe à la porte et entre bruyamment. Et le Silence s'en va discrètement. Mais le Silence reviendra quand tu le réclameras, quand tu en auras besoin. Même quand le Bruit est là, au milieu du vacarme."--Back cover.
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Underneath everything you think and do, there is a stillness that is both vast and alive. This is who you are in your most essential nature-but once you've caught a glimpse, how do you integrate this discovery into daily living? This is the question Eckhart Tolle explores with you in Bringing Stillness into Everyday Life.Acknowledging the struggles and dissatisfaction that so many people deem part of a "normal" existence, Eckhart points to a new way...
35) How to focus
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125 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm.
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English
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"The distractions of modern life vie for our attention, pulling us in many directions and interfering with our ability to focus. We are losing our capacity to concentrate, and with it our ability to be fully present, to have sovereignty over our life, and to be at our best for ourselves, each other, and the world. In inspiring passages and simple yet profound meditations, Thich Nhat Hanh guides us in reclaiming our capacity for concentration and insight,...
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258 pages ; 24 cm
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"A practical guide to thriving at work, based on a popular course offered at the Standford Graduate School of Business"--Dust jacket flap.
"In today's workplace, the traditional boundaries between 'work' and 'personal' are neither realistic nor relevant. Office hours bleed into evenings and weekends; e-mails and calls can be fielded from home; and the stresses of life -- young kids, aging parents, financial hardships -- don't evaporate when we walk...
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xiii, 335 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
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English
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Offers advice for readers to help them stop stressing, learn to chill, and achieve a healthy work-life balance through mindfulness and meditation tools to help tackle anxiety and work addiction in order to nurture compassion, calm, confidence, and creativity.
38) Making memories
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"A unique combination of mindfulness, journaling, and scrapbooking activities helping you to value the little things, cherish memories, and find calm every day. In a world where children are increasingly attached to their screens, and their memories often are only held digitally, this book offers a creative analogue solution. It is a fun how-to guide to engaging with the world around us through mindfulness activities and journaling tips. Little ones...
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196 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
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English
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"Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie (pronounced itchy-GO itchy-A), from the bestselling authors of Ikigai. Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose it forever -- an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie. Often spoken in Japan when greeting someone or saying goodbye, to convey that the encounter is unique and special,...
40) How to be a spiritual rebel: a dogma-free guide to breaking all the rules & finding fearless freedom
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Do you ever feel flawed, anxious, or afraid -- like something might be wrong, but you're not sure what? The truth is, we all feel that way sometimes (or even most of the time!). We're trapped by a limited sense of self, held back by our own anxieties, fears, and compulsions. Mindfulness can offer intermittent relief from these contrived narratives, showing us how to be present, open, and available in the moment by observing our thoughts and feelings....
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