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Author | : Rainbow Rowell |
Publisher | : Wednesday Books |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2021-07-06 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 1250254345 |
New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell's epic fantasy, the Simon Snow trilogy, concludes with Any Way the Wind Blows. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Now, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha must decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means choosing whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages — and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. The Simon Snow Trilogy was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings—about catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.
Author | : Anyen Rinpoche |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2013-11-12 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0834829177 |
Heal the body, quiet the mind, and find emotional balance with simple practices from Yantra Yoga Modern science and classic spiritual traditions agree: regulating the breath leads to radiance and wellness of body, mind, and spirit. With the simple teachings and cutting-edge research offered in The Tibetan Yoga of Breath, you can start thriving just by integrating breathwork into your daily practice. Basic Yantra Yoga techniques—also called wind energy training—are the key to achieving this kind of vitality, down to the cellular level. Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo skillfully examine the teachings of Yantra Yoga and Buddhism through the lens of Western medical science. Their wise and accessible instruction reveals practices that are nourishing and transformative, delivering dramatic results—no experience with yoga or Buddhist meditation necessary.
Author | : Pat Hutchins |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2012-02-21 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1442454024 |
A rhymed tale describing the antics of a capricious wind. The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind! With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.
Author | : Svend Brinkmann |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2017-07-06 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1317226666 |
Today’s approaches to the study of the human mind are divided into seemingly opposed camps. On one side we find the neurosciences, with their more or less reductionist research programs, and on the other side we find the cultural and discursive approaches, with their frequent neglect of the material sides of human life. Persons and their Minds seeks to develop an integrative theory of the mind with room for both brain and culture. Brinkmann’s remarkable and thought-provoking work is one of the first books to integrate brain research with phenomenology, social practice studies and actor-network theory, all of which are held together by the concept of the person. Brinkmann’s new and informative approach to the person, the mind and mental disorder give this book a wide scope. The author uses Rom Harré’s hybrid psychology as a meta-theoretical starting point and expands this significantly by including four sources of mediators: the brain, the body, social practices and technological artefacts. The author draws on findings from cultural psychology and argues that the mind is normative in the sense that mental processes do not simply happen, but can be done more or less well, and thus are subject to normative appraisal. In addition to informative theoretical discussions, this book includes a number of detailed case studies, including a study of ADHD from the integrated perspective. Consequently, the book will be of great interest to academics and researchers in the fields of psychology, philosophy, sociology and psychiatry.
Author | : Craig Groeschel |
Publisher | : Zondervan |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 2021-02-16 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0310362733 |
MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God's truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind! We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he's discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term. Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winning the War in Your Mind will help you: Learn how your brain works and see how to rewire it Identify the lies your enemy wants you to believe Recognize and short-circuit your mental triggers for destructive thinking See how prayer and praise will transform your mind Develop practices that allow God's thoughts to become your thoughts God has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. It's time to change your mind so God can change your life.
Author | : Carlos Ruiz Zafon |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 2005-01-25 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1101147067 |
The New York Times bestseller “The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice) “One gorgeous read.” —Stephen King Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.
Author | : Paul Tremblay |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2019-07-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0062679147 |
A New York Times Notable Book Winner of the Bram Stoker Award "One of the best collections of the 21st century." — Stephen King A chilling collection of psychological suspense and literary horror from the multiple award-winning author of the national bestseller The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts. A masterful anthology featuring nineteen pieces of short fiction, Growing Things is an exciting glimpse into Paul Tremblay’s fantastically fertile imagination. In “The Teacher,” a Bram Stoker Award nominee for best short story, a student is forced to watch a disturbing video that will haunt and torment her and her classmates’ lives. Four men rob a pawn shop at gunpoint only to vanish, one-by-one, as they speed away from the crime scene in “The Getaway.” In “Swim Wants to Know If It’s as Bad as Swim Thinks,” a meth addict kidnaps her daughter from her estranged mother as their town is terrorized by a giant monster . . . or not. Joining these haunting works are stories linked to Tremblay’s previous novels. The tour de force metafictional novella “Notes from the Dog Walkers” deconstructs horror and publishing, possibly bringing in a character from A Head Full of Ghosts, all while serving as a prequel to Disappearance at Devil’s Rock. “The Thirteenth Temple” follows another character from A Head Full of Ghosts—Merry, who has published a tell-all memoir written years after the events of the novel. And the title story, “Growing Things,” a shivery tale loosely shared between the sisters in A Head Full of Ghosts, is told here in full. From global catastrophe to the demons inside our heads, Tremblay illuminates our primal fears and darkest dreams in startlingly original fiction that leaves us unmoored. As he lowers the sky and yanks the ground from beneath our feet, we are compelled to contemplate the darkness inside our own hearts and minds.
Author | : Marjorie Ouvry |
Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2019-11-21 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1784505579 |
This updated edition of the seminal 2003 text on outdoor play in early years provision taps into the major issues around nutrition, exercise and mental wellbeing in this field. Focusing on the importance of outdoor play from birth to age five, Exercising Muscles and Minds, Second Edition aids practitioners in planning for learning outside throughout the year. Updated to include engagement with new research and practice that has emerged since 2003, the book explores the neurological benefits of exercise and outdoor play; the debates on risk; technology and indoor play; development of Forest Schools, Beach Schools and Nature Kindergartens; and rebranding and development of early years teaching methods. Full of case studies and ideas for activities, equipment and resources, this practical guide is full of useful guidance for working outdoors with young children - whether in largest of green areas or the smallest of back yards.
Author | : Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
Publisher | : Tharpa Publications US |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 0948006935 |
Mahamudra is the union of great bliss and emptiness--the very subtle mind that experiences great bliss and realizes ultimate truth. By enabling us to go within to uncover the deepest level of our mind and then to use the very subtle mind to meditate on ultimate truth, Mahamudra practice destroys all our delusions at their very root and thus propels us quickly to the state of full enlightenment. "Mahamudra Tantra" begins by explaining the basic correct view and intention needed for successful Mahamudra meditation, as well as the meaning of Tantra and the two stages of Highest Yoga Tantra practice, and then explains the preliminaries and stages of training in this profound practice.
Author | : SANJEEV SAREEN |
Publisher | : sanjeev sareen |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2023-08-11 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : |
We perceive and interact with the outside world, but only in the context of how our minds and intellects interpret it. Only through our minds can the outer world reach us and cause us to smile in happiness or cry in sadness. Our emotions, interpersonal interactions, and decision-making are all impacted by our mental health, which affects how we think, feel, and act. Stress management, resilience building, and overcoming obstacles in life are all facilitated by good mental health. The world is, as our mind is. Therefore, mental development and control are of utmost importance. Finding a mind that is unaffected by its interaction with fluctuation is truly unusual. like heat, which cannot exist without fire. But most people let their minds wander and follow their own sweet wills and desires. It wanders and is erratic, like a poorly trained animal or a spoiled child who receives excessive indulgence from their parents. But there is nothing to feel any guilt sort of thing because it is normal. It is the very nature of the mind; everyone is facing the mind like that only. But, yes, it is not good a thing to be led by it compulsively. It unnecessarily creates a lot of mental stress and mental health problems. It doesn’t necessarily have to be like that only. We can make conscious efforts to understand the mind, establish some control over it, and bring some order into it for a better life. And the good thing is, it is possible, the nature of the mind can be changed. It's crucial to understand that mindsets have a crucial role in behavior and health, rather than being merely incidental. Real happiness is not found in positions of power or material wealth. Happiness is the result of a pure, peaceful, and controlled mind. It is the mind which is the source of both our pleasure and misery. Although these are common occurrences for us, we don't classify them as significant. We frequently overlook the reality that our thoughts, mindsets, and aspirations are influencing our lives. Every human action can be explained in terms of the 'mind' that causes it. Every action that results from the mind, has at least two components—the physical and the mental. We have to strive to keep a balance between the two to act effectively. When the mind and body cooperate without overwhelming one another, it becomes "spiritual" in the process. The nature of the human mind is a bit challenging to comprehend because it is hidden and nuanced. But if you make an effort to know about the mind and how to manipulate it, you can shape it in whatever way you like. Even science validates the possibility of rewiring the brain. It is plastic and incredibly malleable. Understandably, every study ought to contain both a theoretical and a practical component. The intellect tries to settle for the theory alone, but the actual perception of the truth that the theory contains is bigger and more magnificent. Success comes from applying the sermons, not just hearing them. This book covers the psychological, philosophical, and Spiritual aspects of Mind management. This is a guidebook containing techniques and practical exercises. Working on these guidelines, you will learn how to have mind control for a growth mindset, and peace of mind, control negative thoughts, and master your emotions. It is basically all about mental health and improving the state of mind. This book contains the Universal Secrets that govern every area of life. Remember, one who conquers the mind conquers the world. So, let’s make the best use of the opportunity here to understand various aspects of the mind and the way to harness it.