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In writing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, our Founding Fathers established a democratic republic with a solid political basis. What they wrote was the political map that future representatives would need to follow to conduct the people's business in an efficient and effective manner. As long as they faithfully carried out the people's will, our democracy and republic would function in a way congruent with our forebears' wishes....
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This book is about being alone in our heads. It gives a rare glimpse of what other people feel like, to read it is to reflect on our own experience of being. People hide behind their appearance in order to get by in the world. In this, book men and women alike of all ages reach beneath their skin to reveal their inner self. Am I the same person day to day, year to year? Is there an essential core as the layers of life are, peeled away? And, to what...
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This issue is critical to explore to ensure that officers receive the support they need to transition out of their career into retirement positively and manage some of the emotional turmoil that have been seen to result from retirement (e.g., denial, stress, anger, anxiety).
This issue is critical to explore to ensure that officers receive the support they need to transition out of their career into retirement positively and manage some of the emotional...
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All too often psychological self-study and self-evolution is either theoretical which only serves to stimulate our intellectual mind. More is needed and these exercises and themes focus on the process of experiential learning involving all of our major parts; body, emotions and mind. You are the person that needs to learn to study and experience yourself, and accept what you learn and find. This process of self-study and acceptance is transformational...
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Self-possession seems the simplest gift, yet one which most people struggle to find. It is the inner security that makes it possible to live without fear of surrendering too much. It is that which allows a lucky few to actually thrive within social constraints--families, career, marriages--while remaining true to themselves. Learning to Be Human is a guide to finding this balanced sense of self through all the critical "touchpoints" of life: establishing...
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Revisits the Traditional Yaraldi 'Miwi (Soul) Healing. The concerns regarding the Sociological issues cover the Two-Way Cultural effect on her great-grandads forced assimilation story. The human development stages of the two cultures are, compared with highlights on a court case and Royal Commission in South Australia 1995, involving Hindmarsh Island.
Traditional Women's Healing and dreaming were, demeaned and not recognized.
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Throughout human history, the concept of the veil has held profound symbolic significance, transcending cultural, religious, and spiritual boundaries. It is an enigmatic metaphor, a symbolic barrier that separates the known from the unknown, the visible from the invisible. This exploration delves into the multifaceted nature of the veil, unraveling its layers of meaning and inviting readers to contemplate the profound symbolism that lies behind this...
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L'état d'esprit de développement, la clé de la réussite !
Durant ses nombreuses années de recherche en psychologie, Carol Dweck a découvert l'existence de deux états d'esprit bien distincts.
Pensez-vous que votre intelligence est une donnée innée, que vous ne pouvez pas vraiment modifier ? Pensez-vous ne pas pouvoir changer les composantes essentielles de votre personnalité ? Si vous avez répondu « oui », il est fort probable que vous...
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Human nature and all its complexity lend themselves to inspection and introspection. Quick snapshots of the various aspects of the human condition provide food for thought.
A provocative book offering insights on concepts ranging from psychological development and personality disorders to friendship and the loss of potential through failure to act to bring energy to the occasion. The soul's purpose, ageing, and generational gaps the naïve optimism...
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Introduction dans l'oeuvre de Piaget, pour comprendre ses théories et thèmes de prédilection.
L'œuvre de Jean Piaget — une des figures les plus marquantes de la psychologie et de la théorie de la connaissance du XXe siècle — est foisonnante de concepts, de thèses originales et d'analyses de conduites psychologiques. Elle se compose d'une soixantaine d'ouvrages et de centaines d'articles. Ce livre vise à faciliter l'accès à l'œuvre...
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The only way this son's life could be a tragedy was to do nothing about it.
A young college graduate guns his car into a retaining wall is instantly killed. His mother, author Sally Raymond, asks one agonizing question: Why? What brought her bright, successful son Jon to suicide? This newly licensed family therapist digs for the truth of Jon's life-and through Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Human Development-she finds it. Together, Jon's experience...
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Este libro busca ser un aporte al estudio del envejecimiento como proceso que abarca la vida entera y en el que se conjugan múltiples y disímiles influencias. Desde un enfoque contextual dialéctico, centrado en las ciencias sociales, sus 26 categorías y 285 conceptos invitan al debate, a la deconstrucción y construcción de nuevos conocimientos orientadores de prácticas y políticas para lograr sociedades inclusivas: para todas las edades.
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Markets for capital, products, and managerial talent are expanding rapidly across national borders, yet domestic laws and practices have never had greater impact on corporate structures and cross-border deals. Investors pursuing high returns and diversification, entrepreneurs seeking capital, and managers endeavoring to restructure troubled enterprises now routinely face transaction counter-parties who operate within different legal and political...
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Now more than ever, it's time to preach. The election of Donald Trump left countless faith leaders across the country speechless. Now that he is president, silence must give way to prophetic preaching. Christians have long debated whether politics should be addressed from the pulpit. Following Donald Trump's controversial, divisive rise to power and the sweeping changes his fledgling administration has already proposed, that's no longer a question...
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Do you love the way you live your life right now? Are you thrilled, cheerful, and at peace with it? Would you want to make it better in any way if you could? Do you want to live an amazing, wonderful life? Just envision the life you want. You are successful, passionate, fulfilled, and confident. You have an impactful, radiant presence, and you shine with prosperity, richness, and abundance. You have a charming personality, and you live enthusiastically...
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Unlocking your potential and accomplishing what is important in life requires successful goal-setting. Although, at times we set ourselves up for failure by selecting unrealistic goals or neglecting to devise a plan of action. If you're serious about attaining success and fulfilling your dreams, learning to effectively create objectives-and ultimately achieving them-is an invaluable skill that should be developed! Goals have the power to help drive...
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Are you happy with your behavior when in a highly emotional state? Or do you rather feel out of control, confused, or overwhelmed?We hold beliefs about what our emotions mean and often make decisions – even major ones – based on them. But sometimes these ingrained beliefs are not helpful. How can we distinguish between helpful emotional reactions and overreactions? What alternative, healthy coping strategies can we adopt to replace the unhealthy...
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"Plenitud Emocional: Navegar hacia el Bienestar Interior" es una guía esencial para todos los jóvenes adultos y lectores interesados en el autodescubrimiento y la mejora personal. Este libro profundiza en el corazón del bienestar emocional, ofreciendo estrategias prácticas y reflexiones profundas para navegar por el complejo mundo de las emociones. En sus páginas, el autor explora temas clave como la gestión del estrés y la ansiedad, la importancia...
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"One of the greatest gifts we can give to another generation is our experience, our wisdom." - Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner
Wisdom experts say there are few wise people today when our world needs wisdom more than ever before. Is it perhaps because we do not know how to become wise?
This book takes you on a psychological exploration of wisdom. Dr. Corbin engages you with captivating stories and, even though you may think you know some of...
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