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Ken Robinson, author of the international bestseller The Element and the most viewed talk on TED.com, offers a practical guide to discovering your passions and natural aptitudes, and finding the point at which the two meet: Finding Your Element.
The Element has inspired readers all over the world to change their lives and this new companion is a practical guide containing all the tools, techniques and resources you need to discover the depth of your abilities and unlock your potential. Among the questions it answers are:
• How do I find out what my talents and passions are?
• What if I love something I'm not good at - or I'm good at something I don't love?
• What if I can't make a living from my Element?
• How do I do help my children find their Element?
No matter what you do, or where you are in life, if you're searching for your Element, this book will help you find it.
'Relevant, imperative . . . It will help you to find yours' Vanity Fair
'Happiness really is within your grasp' Guardian
'Leads readers to a place where natural aptitudes and abilities converge with one's passions' Kirkus Reviews
Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human potential. He advises governments, corporations, education systems, and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. The videos of his famous 2006 and 2010 talks to the prestigious TED Conference have been seen by an estimated 200 million people in over 150 countries.
Lou Aronica is the author of two novels and coauthor of several works of nonfiction, including The Culture Code (with Clotaire Rapaille) and The Element.
A friendly, reassuring positive guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is 'normal'. He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty. The book also includes lifestyle advice on topics like healthy eating and exercise, as well as information on how puberty affects girls.
Topics covered:
What is puberty?
Your puberty timeline
How do hormones work?
The height and weight race
A deeper voice
Spotty skin
Hair, hair, everywhere
The art of shaving
Sweat, smells and personal hygiene
Changes down below
More changes down below
New feelings
Sex explained
Making babies
Keeping your confidence up
Mood swings
Managing your feelings
Healthy eating
The power of exercise
Privacy and your body
Puberty for girls
Girls have worries, too
THE 2.5 MILLION COPY SELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON
MEN WILL DENY IT,
WOMEN WILL DOUBT IT.
I BEG YOU FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS IN ADVANCE . . .
The Game recounts the incredible adventures of an everyday man who transforms himself from a shy, awkward writer into the quick-witted, smooth-talking Style, a character irresistible to women. But just when life is better than he could ever have dreamed, he falls head over heels for a woman who can beat him at his own game. Jaw-dropping and hilarious, The Game reveals the naked truth about sex, love, relationships - and getting exactly what you want.
In his guide to fitness and nutrition international rugby star James Haskell leads you seamlessly through every step of the journey towards transforming your body and reaching your fitness goals.
With an 8-week plan that can be done at home, suitable for those who have not trained before, and a 12-week plan for those who already train regularly, there is something for everyone and James encourages and challenges you to become fitter, stronger and leaner than ever before.
Alongside the training programmes James provides detailed advice about nutrition, helping you to understand how to eat to achieve the results you are aiming for, as well as delicious recipes and meal plans to ensure you stay on track.
James's ambition is to dispel the fog - to provide clarity, understanding and to motivate as well as inspire you train hard and fuel your training effectively in order to transform your body.
If you found James's Introduction to Becoming and Remaining Rugby Fit helpful, Perfect Fit will help you to take your training to the next level with its more detailed workouts, nutritional advice and recipes.
Now fully revised and updated, this leading ICT series volume offers concise, superbly illustrated coverage of neuroanatomy that throughout makes clear the relevance of the anatomy to the practice of modern clinical neurology. Building on the huge success of previous editions, Neuroanatomy ICT, fifth edition is designed and written primarily with the medical student in mind, although it will again be valued by the range of other students and professionals who need a clear, current understanding of this important area. Minimum assumptions are made of existing knowledge of the subject.
This edition now comes with an enhanced electronic version - hosted on the new, improved Student Consult platform – providing an even richer learning experience and rapid reference anytime, anywhere!
"A clear guide to a complex subject thatÂ’s useful for students and clinicians alike not just for students: itÂ’s also the perfect tool for refreshing the memory of a busy clinician" Reviewed by Dr Amit Kumar,GP in Aylesford, On behalf of (journal):Pulse
Map your habits, set your own goals, and treat yourself with the kindness you truly deserve.
Shahroo Izadi has a revolutionary message: treating yourself kindly is the only way to make changes that last. She is living proof that her method works – after years of yo-yo dieting she shed over 8 stone (and has kept it off ever since). Professional training coupled with personal experience led her to develop The Kindness Method™, where traditional strict regimes are turned upside down to leave you feeling empowered, positive and ready to embrace change.
Whether it’s weight loss, cutting down on drinking, improving relationships or ditching a dull job for one that you love, The Kindness Method will help you change any unwanted habit. Because when you shift your focus to your individual strengths and skills (rather than what you can’t do), you too will find you have the power to change – for good.
**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER**
'The night before Charlie was born I had this dream. I dreamt that I was a soldier, riding into battle ... completely naked, and on the back of a large, inflatable duck.'
Matt Coyne has become a hero for thousands of parents everywhere who are devoted followers of his popular blog, Man vs Baby.
This is his book, and it is not your average parenting tome. It's packed with completely impractical advice for the bewildered new mum or dad - stuff you won't find anywhere else: from 'Profanity Bingo' for labour to a categorisation of various nappy disasters. But, more than that, it is the story of how becoming a parent is a kind of beautiful insanity - a thing that changes you.
Above all, Dummy will keep you laughing through the exhaustion, the mystery and the madness of bringing up your own children.
This is the parenting book for real people.
Raves for Matt Coyne and Dummy:
'A hero for dads everywhere' Daily Mirror
'Very, Very funny' Phillip Schofield, This Morning
'Hilarious but accurate account of finding your feet as a parent. Matt Coyne's post has struck a chord with parents from all over the world' Daily Mail
'Brutally honest rant on the reality of parenthood has taken the internet by storm' Sunday Telegraph
The mental health and mindfulness bestseller from A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled and How to be Human author Ruby Wax, who shows us why and how our minds can send us mad and how we can rewire our thinking to calm ourselves in a frenetic world.
'Finally - a map for the troubled human mind. And it's funny.' -Caitlin Moran
Ruby Wax - comedian, writer and mental health campaigner - shows us how our minds can jeopardize our sanity.
With her own periods of depression and now a Masters from Oxford in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy to draw from, she explains how our busy, chattering, self-critical thoughts drive us to anxiety and stress.
If we are to break the cycle, we need to understand how our brains work, rewire our thinking and find calm in a frenetic world.
Helping you become the master, not the slave, of your mind, here is the manual to saner living.
Helping young people with anxiety learn to recognise and manage their symptoms, this anxiety survival guide teaches 12 to 18 year olds how they can overcome their biggest worries.
Showing that anxiety is a normal human emotion that many people face, this book helps young people understand the ins and outs of their own anxiety and helps them to challenge the difficult patterns they may get into. Co-written with a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, it is a relatable and straightforward guide. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from young people who have managed their symptoms successfully.
With practical chapters on sleep, exam stress, transitions, and seeking extra help, this is a go-to guide for any tween, teen or young person living with anxiety.
Take your passion and make it happen with The Idea In You by Martin Amor and Alex Pellew
Do you have an idea in you? A hobby, a project, a product ... something that could change your life?
The Idea in You is a bulletproof system for finding the right idea and shaping it in to a success - on your own terms.
With advice from the people behind the likes of Pizza Pilgrims, Parkrun and Decoded, The Idea in You will show you what to expect, how to think and what to do when launching your own venture.
Making your idea happen is possible - and it will be one of the most inspiring and energizing experiences of your life.
What are you waiting for?
'A wonderfully inspirational book that will help unleash your ideas on the world' Michael Acton Smith, creator of Moshi Monsters
'Every great business starts with an idea . . . this book will help you find yours' Richard Reed, co-founder Innocent Drinks
'It seems to me that many could-be creators simply lack support in their lives, someone genuine who listens to their ideas and pushes boundaries to make it all seem possible. Alex and Martin must recognize this, too, because their book is a generous offer of encouragement and spirit, a drum beat that stirred my creative confidence' Zach Klein, co-founder of Vimeo
Revolutionise your life one day at a time with this empowering handbook designed for men and women which provides simple strategies for each element of your day. Marcus Aubrey, author of the book is CEO of Onnit, a human performance company that he has built into one of the fastest growing companies in the world.
How can we get the most out of our body and mind on a daily basis? Want to change your life for the better?
Aubrey Marcus answers these questions in this handbook that guides the reader to optimise each moment of the day. With small, actionable changes implemented throughout the course of one day we can feel better, perform more efficiently and live happier. And these habits turn into weekly routines, ultimately becoming part of a lifelong healthy choice.
From workouts and diet to inbox triage, mindfulness, shower temperature and sex this groundbreaking manual provides strategies for each element of your day. Drawing on the latest studies and traditional practices from around the world, this book delivers cutting-edge life hacks, nutritional expertise, brain upgrades and fitness regimes.
Exam Board: AQA
Level: AS/A-level
Subject: PE
First Teaching: September 2016
First Exam: June 2018
Inspire, motivate and give confidence to your students with AQA PE for A Level Book 2. This reliable and accessible textbook will offer your students comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the course.
This Student's Book has been selected for AQA's official approval process.
- Key questions to direct thinking and help students focus on the key points
- Diagrams to aid understanding
- Summaries to aid revision and help students access the main points
- Extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading to stretch, challenge and encourage independent thinking and a deeper understanding
- Definition of key terms - again to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts
- Activities to build conceptual understanding and sound knowledge and understanding, analysis, evaluation and application skills
Contents:
Section 1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology - Sue Young
1.1 Energy systems
Section 2 Skill acquisition - Carl Atherton
2.1 Information processing
Section 3: Exercise physiology - Sue Young
3.1 Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury
Section 4: Biomechanical movement - Sue Young
4.1 Linear motion
4.2 Angular motion
4.3 Projectile motion
4.4 Fluid mechanics
Section 5: Sport psychology - Carl Atherton
5.1 Psychological factors that can influence an individual in physical activities
Section 6 Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport - Symond Burrows
6.1 Concepts of physical activity and sport
6.2 Development of elite performers in sport
6.3 Ethics in sport
6.4 Violence in sport
6.5 Drugs in sport
6.6 Sport and the law
6.7 Impact of commercialisation on physical activity and sport and the relationship
6.8 The role of technology in physical activity and sport
Section 7 Assessment - Ross Howitt
7.1 Tackling the A-level exam
7.2 Tackling the non-examined assessment
The definitive edition - updated and expanded, with access to an online toolkit.
'The bible of coaching guides...No other book gives you the tools, skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships.' Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Co-Active Coaching offers current and aspiring coaches, leaders and managers in organisations and anyone wanting to strengthen interpersonal relationships, a practical, yet transformative communication process called the Co-Active Model. Since its creation by the authors more than 25 years ago, the Co-Active Model and the book have formed the foundation of the authors' six-part coach training program delivered globally to tens of thousands of individuals each year through the authors' training institute, CTI.
With its origins in the coaching profession, the Co-Active Model also applies to work and interpersonal relationships because it is based on principles of effective communication backed by current scientific research. In this highly-anticipated new edition, the universal applicability of the the Co-Active Model is emphasised. It goes beyond the one-on-one coach/coachee structure to include guidance for leaders and managers on how they can add a coaching competency to their professional skill set.
New to this edition:
· Every chapter has been updated for relevance and direct application to coaching in all of its forms, including in the workplace
· New material covering: current neuroscience research, Co-Active approaches to leadership development and working with groups and teams
· More examples drawn from the authors' first-hand experiences, especially in workplace settings
· More examples of the Co-Active Model applied internationally
· Updated/fine-tuned glossary (less jargon)
· Web-based 'Toolkit' with 27 exercises, questionnaires, checklists, and reproducible forms
The Montessori way to bring up confident, caring children.
A practical parenting programme for the years from birth to six, this is the book to help you build a calm and happy home life with your child. Written by Tim Seldin, President of the Montessori Foundation, and based on proven methods used in Montessori schools, this is the most fully up-to-date guide on Montessori parenting, including brand-new guidance on topics such as children's use of digital media, and the latest discoveries in the neuroscience of child development.
How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way summarises each of Montessori's pioneering child-centred methods and covers children's first steps in reading, writing, and maths. It's packed with practical, encouraging advice, as well as enticing activities to help children discover the world at their own pace - fostering independence, concentration, and respect.
Previous edition ISBN 9781405312998