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"Memory is far more than a record of the past. In this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world's top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives, from recalling faces and names, to learning, decision-making, trauma and healing. A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In Why We Remember, pioneering neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath...
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"#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen shares an inspirational message about the 5 steps that can help anyone with a dream achieve their goal"--
"An insightful and motivating book by New York Times best-selling author Jennifer A. Nielsen for anyone looking for guidance on how to reach the summit of their personal dreams. Countless readers have been inspired by Jennifer Nielsen's best-selling novels and keynote speeches. She has...
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Learn the secrets to a vastly improved memory and see if you have what it takes to be a Russian spy in this "found" KGB manual--a #1 bestseller in Russia.
When most people think of the word spy, they imagine gadgets – laser pens and exploding cigarette lighters – but the most important piece of equipment an agent has is their brain. Memory is vital to the work of an agent. The need for total secrecy often prevents them from recording anything,...
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From award-winning author Dagmar Geisler, in collaboration with illustrator Nikolai Renger, a brand-new series for elementary school students about social-emotional learning and physical and mental health.
What is stress? I hear about it all the time, but what is it?
How do I know I'm stressed? Can stress ever be good? And what can we do to prevent stress from harming us?
Kalle, Hanna, and Jo find answers to these questions and are hot on the...
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Ella se llama Luna. El pequeño, que ya no lo es tanto, es Félix. Ariel es el abuelo, sentado, duermevela, en su butaca acolchada. Luna se da cuenta de que en su casa nadie escucha. No tiene nada bajo control. En ese preciso instante, encuentra bajo la puerta la nota de un vecino que desencadenará la correspondencia más importante de su vida.
Mireia Darder nos presenta esta fábula de Nora Shen sobre los miedos y los complejos que nos afectan día...
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Within these pages, we delve deep into the enigmatic world of the greatest minds and the remarkable souls who have achieved the extraordinary. We unveil the secrets that lie at the core of their brilliance, seeking to unlock the mysteries that have fueled their achievements.To those who relentlessly strive for greatness, this book is for you. Whether you are an aspiring dreamer or an accomplished trailblazer, I hope the insights within these chapters...
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Aparentemente todo va bien en casa de Hikaru, como nos parecería en la mayoría de nuestros hogares. Pero cuando el profesor llame a sus padres, estos descubrirán que el chico en realidad está distante y bajando su rendimiento, y que lo único que le interesa es conectarse a internet. Todos se darán cuenta entonces de su responsabilidad en la situación.
Sin embargo, la situación en casa no empezará a mejorar hasta que Hikaru conozca a la señora...
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Get the Summary of M. Scott Peck's The Road Less Traveled in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck explores the challenges of life, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and the dangers of simplistic thought. Peck highlights societal issues such as prejudice, religious intolerance, and the lack of introspection, which can lead to a decline in spiritual and moral values....
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Get the Summary of Dave Pelzer's The Lost Boy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Lost Boy" recounts the harrowing childhood of Dave Pelzer, who suffered severe abuse at the hands of his mother in Daly City, California, during the 1970s. At nine years old, Dave is subjected to starvation, beatings, and psychological torture, with his alcoholic father unable to protect him. Dave's school offers no respite, as...
11) La corona de las seis piedras: Seis claves para afrontar con fortaleza cualquier reto de la vida
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Naxen es hija de una gran familia y está a punto de asumir unas responsabilidades que le dan tanto miedo que la paralizan. Ella lo que querría es seguir construyéndose el mundo a su ritmo; un mundo en el que la imaginación impere sobre tradiciones ancestrales ante las cuales siente vértigo.
En una de sus escapadas de la rutina familiar, Naxen se esconde en el caparazón abandonado de una tortuga gigante, y allí encontrará un ser extraordinario...
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"Transform Your Life: Harnessing the Power Within" is a dynamic guidebook that empowers you to unleash your inner potential and create lasting change. Through actionable strategies and insightful wisdom, this book guides you on a transformative journey towards personal growth and fulfillment. Discover how to tap into the innate power within you, overcome obstacles, and achieve your goals. Whether you seek to enhance your career, improve relationships,...
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The book Militant Christian Parenting is, based on building faith in God and doing it with militancy. It teaches parents to see that children are, God's gift and next in line to the throne, and that what parents do now, will affect generations to come. Children are royalty, and it all starts with the parents training them for eternal life with Christ so that they can walk the golden pavements of heaven and be forever in, the presence of God. It is...
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Get the Summary of Amy E. Herman's Fixed in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Fixed" by Amy E. Herman explores the psychological phenomenon of delusion and bias, drawing parallels between historical cases and contemporary issues. The book examines the "glass delusion" of the Middle Ages and connects it to modern-day misconceptions, such as criminals overestimating their virtues. Herman discusses the role of selective...
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A Kaiso le encanta vivir en el bosque. Hace tiempo que cambió los estímulos constantes y el ritmo frenético de la gran ciudad por los árboles, el río y su pequeña cabaña. Ahí encontró la calma, pero la aparición de un pescador enigmático, que le reta a responder tres preguntas, le cambiará la vida.
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Get the Summary of Anthony de Mello & SJ and J. Francis Stroud's Awareness in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Awareness" by Anthony de Mello is a profound exploration of spirituality as a journey of awakening to the beauty and splendor inherent in existence. De Mello challenges individuals to confront their resistance to change and happiness, emphasizing that true love and joy are not found in mutual sacrifices...
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Eres tu peor enemigo y aún no lo sabes', es una invitación a un viaje transformador hacia el autoconocimiento y el empoderamiento. ¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué, a pesar de tus mejores intenciones, pareces dar un paso atrás por cada dos pasos adelante? Este libro desentraña los misterios del autosabotaje, revelando cómo patrones ocultos de pensamiento y comportamiento pueden socavar tus esfuerzos más sinceros. Con una mezcla de ciencia...
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Un libro sabio que reflexiona sobre la vida con empatía, tolerancia y sensibilidad. Una visión en torno a la existencia como
un camino hacia la reconciliación. Osamu ha escrito la Teoría de la resta para que Haru, su hija, la encuentre y la lea el día que, ya anciana, vuelva a casa para saber y entender. Allí le espera un gran milagro.
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A sus cuarenta y un años, tras su separación, Jordi ha tenido que volver a vivir con sus padres. El día de su santo, su madre se acerca a la nueva librería del barrio para comprar-le un libro que lo anime. Cuando Ana, la librera, recibe la misión de encontrar una lectura para alguien «a quien no le gusta leer» se sorprende, pero acepta el reto.
Ana será, en este caso, el «caballero» que liberará a Jordi de las garras de un monstruo temible:...
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Sometimes the answer isn't to be the rock in the river, letting the water wash over you. Sometimes the answer is to be the leaf, floating down the stream and rolling with the constant change that is life.
Won't Stop Moving is designed to help you remember the lessons that you have forgotten to remember. This book gives you the opportunity to remind yourself of what you already know, deep in your soul. You can't stop moving, and you won't stop moving,...
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