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  Mysteries of the Social Brain -...

  Virginia Sturm, Bruce L. Miller

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  Mysteries of the Social Brain describes the scientific underpinnings of human behavior and values. Through the retelling of fascinating clinical stories of people with neurological conditions, this book explores the parts of the brain that allow humans to thrive as social and creative beings. The authors reveal the relevance of our brain circuits to our well‑being―and the well‑being of our societies―and show what happens when changes in our brain circuitry drive changes in empathy, altruism, moral beliefs, and creativity. 
   
  By integrating perspectives from neurology, psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, the stories in this book offer novel insights into the inner workings of the social brain and reveal groundbreaking findings from work in frontotemporal dementia, emotion, and the science of human values. This book showcases the discovery that creativity can emerge when there is decline in the brain’s language systems, a finding that highlights the robust, yet underappreciated connections between science and art. Listeners will learn about the biological basis of social behavior as well as simple steps that they can take to improve the functioning of their own social brains. 
   
  This book will captivate general listeners as well as clinicians and scientists who are interested in human social behavior, cognition, and emotion.

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  Hourly - Empowering the...

  AJ Richichi

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  Hourlyshines a spotlight on the often-overlooked majority of the US workforce: The Hourly employees who keep our economy running yet feel invisible.Businesses don’t just need A-players at their corporate offices; they need them on the front lines, interacting with customers and representing their brand. However, those who occupy these types of positions don’t often get the respect they deserve.In Hourly, author AJ Richichi shares eye-opening insights into the challenges these “invisible” workers face on a daily basis as a result of large-scale issues that have gone unaddressed for years. Through research and firsthand experience, Richichi discusses why it seems so difficult to find solutions but shows that change is possible, providing practical ways for companies to support their hourly workers.The book includes real-world examples of brands successfully empowering hourly staff through measures like stock grants, tuition support, and workplace perks. Readers can review these perks and resulting impacts to drive change within their own organization.Hourly proves that we can achieve a brighter future for employers, workers, and the economy as a whole. However, we must first open our eyes to “see” the invisible workers and understand how important they truly are in society.

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  Dyslexia Wrestling with an...

  Beth Beamish

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  Does your child have dyslexia? 
  Backed by research and over a decade of personal experience, I've developed a holistic approach to help your child succeed.Find out about the eight areas of dyslexic challenge.Discover tools to teach your child to read, spell, and master the multiplication tablesUnderstand other learning challenges commonly found alongside dyslexiaUncover the links between dyslexia and common health challengesLearn how to build your child's strengths and competencies 
  Recommended by Dyslexia Assessor Craig Keane, Director of Develop Us in Wales. "I'm a specialist dyslexia assessor and teacher. I was looking for a book to recommend to parents of children I assess and teach. I wasn't expecting to learn much from the book because I'm a specialist in this field. I was wrong! Beth presents interesting statistics about dyslexia and how it can impact people in society. She explores different ways you can explain dyslexia to anyone of any age using the octopus theory! I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, specialists and anyone who would like to educate themselves about dyslexia!"  
  "While reading this book, I have several "Ah ha!" moments that explain my child's behaviour. The book made me feel I had confided all my concerns to her, and she gave me answers. I read articles, research papers and other books, but none have really explained to me so well the many "whys?" and what I need to know about my child." Amazon review.

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  Summary - The Night Watchman -...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE NIGHT WATCHMAN 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY LOUISE ERDRICH 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to Turtle Mountain 
  Pixie/Patrice's Life and Struggles 
  Thomas's Role as Night Watchman 
  Tribal Politics and Community Challenges 
  Patrice's Search for Vera 
  The Cultural and Spiritual Backbone 
  Relationships and Identity 
  Resistance and Triumph 
  Everyday Lives in Extraordinary Times 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich follows the lives of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa tribe in North Dakota during the 1950s, focusing on their fight against the U.S. government’s termination policies. The story centers on Thomas Wazhashk, a night watchman and tribal leader, as he works to protect his community’s land and sovereignty. Patrice, a young woman seeking independence, also faces personal struggles, including her search for her missing sister. The novel explores themes of identity, resilience, family, and the intersection of tradition and modernity, offering a deep look at the challenges faced by Native American communities.

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  This Is What Anxiety Looks Like...

  PhD David A. Clark

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  Anxiety has many faces. There's more than a dozen recognized categories of anxiety, but they all have one thing in common—they all get in the way of living your life. Written by psychologist and anxiety expert David A. Clark, this essential guide offers targeted, proven solutions to take charge of your anxiety—and your life. 
   
   
   
  This is What Anxiety Looks Like dives right into relatable case studies, using a story-based approach to help you overcome the thirteen most common causes of anxiety, so you can live with less worry and fear. Drawing on powerful and evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and grounded in decades of research and clinical experience, Clarke offers real-world tips and strategies to help you find the relief you’re seeking—starting right now. 
   
   
   
  With this guide, you'll also learn to: 
   
   
   
  ● Identify the disturbing thoughts and habits that make your anxiety worse 
   
   
   
  ● Use targeted skills to manage your symptoms 
   
   
   
  ● Break the cycle of anxiety, worry, and catastrophic thinking 
   
   
   
  In our increasingly uncertain world, there's plenty to worry about. But you can move past the mental habits that shape your anxiety—no matter what it looks like.

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  Glimmer - A Story of Survival...

  Kimberly Shannon Murphy

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  Winner of the 2024 Andy Award for Memoir and Narrative Nonfiction 
  A Zibby's Top 10 Book of 2023 
  A USA Today Best Book of 2023 
  A USA Today Book Club Pick 
  Foreword by Cameron Diaz 
  “Reading Kimberly Shannon Murphy’s searing and vividly told memoir is like watching a gripping work of cinema verité: each scene demands our attention as the plot moves towards its dramatic conclusion. A powerful and inspiring story of suffering and shame, resilience and redemption.” —Gabor Maté M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Myth of Normal 
  A raw and heartening memoir of one woman’s journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to becoming one of the most successful stuntwomen in Hollywood. 
  “Piece by piece, the on-site medic tweezes the shards of candy glass from my face. I don’t mind the stinging. I don’t flinch.” 
  As an award-winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy was intimate with pain. For years, she propelled her body through dangerous spaces—medicating the trauma of her childhood sexual abuse with the adrenaline rush that came from pushing herself to the absolute limit. But as Kimberly learned, no matter how much you suppress your past, it always catches up with you. 
  In Glimmer, Kimberly details her remarkable journey to the top of her field as a Hollywood stuntwoman for many A-list celebrities, including Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Sandra Bullock, while carrying the pain of her childhood of sexual abuse in a family that refused to acknowledge its reality. In her beautifully written, unflinchingly honest memoir, Kimberly reflects on her past and present, chronicling her path to recovery and calculating the long shadow of trauma. 
  Glimmer is the story of one woman’s quest to reclaim her life and to shine a spotlight on the dark topic of intergenerational familial abuse. As Kimberly reveals, being strong isn’t about getting your black belt, leaping out of four-story buildings, or putting 200-pound stuntmen in chokeholds—it’s about waking up every single morning and choosing to love yourself, no matter your history. 
  A heroic and hopeful story of stolen innocence, pain, courage, and survival, Glimmer is an emotional roadmap for others who have suffered abuse and childhood trauma, offering them hope, healing, and inspiration.

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