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A collection of humourous and surprising essays which examine the scientific explanation for certain human behaviours, the scientific world's attempts…
to re-examine history, including the Salem witch trials, and some of the stranger questions tackled by scientists. Sections on human behaviour, curiosities of life, science and history, natural battles and how things work are included. 1998.The alchemy of love and lust: discovering our sex hormones and how they determine who we love, when we love, and how often we love
Par Theresa Larsen Crenshaw. 1997
Identifies the role our hormones play in the different sexual stages, exploring the age-old concept of chemistry between the sexes…
and how hormones can determine the course of human relationships. Functions as both an encyclopedia of our attachment-related hormones, telling us exactly what they are and exactly what modern science thinks they do, and a guide to what we can do to get them to keep functioning the way we want them to. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.The $12 million stuffed shark: the curious economics of contemporary art
Par Donald N Thompson. 2008
Delves into the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world - artists, dealers, auction houses, and wealthy collectors. If…
it's true that 85 percent of new contemporary art is bad, why were record prices achieved at auction in 2006 and 2007? Explores money, lust, and the self-aggrandizement of possession in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work of art valuable while others are ignored. 2008.Take off your glasses and see: how to heal your eyesight and expand your insight
Par Jacob Liberman. 1995
Drawing on his own experiences and the success of the people he has treated, Liberman reveals how the fundamental self-healing…
properties of the body/mind connection can change the way you see the world. Liberman focuses on the intimate connection between "eyesight" and "insight" and makes it clear that changing our awareness and perceptions is the best "prescription" of all. 1995.Seeking the sacred: leading a spiritual life in a secular world
Par Elizabeth Etue, Roméo A Dallaire. 2006
In a world permeated by religious strife, renewed interest in issues of faith necessitates a journey beyond the orthodox institutions…
many have come to mistrust. This new brand of "seeker" is looking for an open and safe environment in which to discuss unique interpretations of consciousness, spirituality, ethics, and philosophy through the world's complex mosaic of beliefs and customs. Includes lectures by Jungian therapist Marion Woodman, Lt. General Roméo Dallaire, and Stephen Lewis. Descriptions of violence. 2006.Shadow child: an apprenticeship in love and loss
Par Beth Powning. 2005
Like many young women, Beth Powning faced decisions of whether and when to start a family. At age twenty-four she…
became pregnant, but eleven days past her due date, she delivered a perfect, stillborn son. In this exploration of motherhood and loss, we're taken on a powerful journey into the heart of grief and renewal. National Bestseller. 2005.Sexually speaking: what every woman needs to know about sexual health
Par Ruth K Westheimer, Pierre A Lehu, Amos Grünebaum. 2012
Addresses the most pressing health issues women face today and provides everything needed to take charge of your health -…
from finding a gynecologist to having a happy sex life to planning or avoiding a pregnancy. Covers questions related to sexuality, hormones, STDs, pregnancy, menopause, fibroids, and ovarian cancer, and helps you overcome embarrassment and other common obstacles to understanding and safeguarding your personal health. Includes sex. c2012.Désir: roman sexo-informatif ((Vivre mieux).)
Par Pascal De Sutter, Valérie Doyen. 2014
" Attention ! Le livre que vous tenez en main est un roman sexo-informatif. Il a été scientifiquement démontré que…
la majorité des personnes qui lisent ce nouveau genre littéraire voient la qualité de leur vie affective et sexuelle s'améliorer. Le principe ? Vous lisez un roman d'aventures enrichi d'informations sexologiques. En suivant pas à pas ce récit d'espionnage aux multiples rebondissements, vous pouvez vous identifier aux personnages dont les émotions sont authentiques. Tout en lisant ces aventures, vous acquérez des connaissances nouvelles en sexologie. Ensuite, consciemment et inconsciemment, vous modifiez certains de vos propres comportements relationnels. Cela semble magique et pourtant c'est scientifique ! À la lecture de ce livre vous comprendrez tous les mystères du désir sexuel féminin. Comment il varie au cours du temps, fluctue, diminue et parfois disparaît. Et comment le faire (re)naître, (re)vivre et l'épanouir pour le plaisir et la complicité du couple. Car le désir est un élément fondamental de votre équilibre sexuel et conjugal. " -- 4e de couv.Le monde est magique!: 11 balades insolites pour changer de regard sur ce qui vous entoure
Par Alexandra Horowitz, Marie-France Desjeux. 2014
" Êtes-vous conscient qu'en ce moment même vous ratez l'essentiel de ce qui se passe autour de vous, là, sous…
votre nez ? Pour vous en convaincre et redécouvrir la magie du monde, il suffit d'appliquer la méthode proposée par Alexandra Horowitz : arpenter le pavé celui de New York en l'occurrence en compagnie d'un spécialiste d'un domaine particulier, et voir à travers ses yeux des facettes inédites du quotidien. Partagez ainsi l'affût de ce spécialiste de la biodiversité, pour croiser les ratons laveurs et les coyotes (!) qui ont envahi la ville. Avec ce géologue, observez les traces des dernières glaciations dans les schistes de Central Park. Suivez les premiers pas du fils de l'auteure et repérez ces formes et ces couleurs que nous avons cessé de voir. Partez à la reconquête de vos sens guidés par cet aveugle, ce médecin, cet acousticien, etc. À la façon d'un Jean Claude Ameisen, Alexandra Horowitz profite de ces balades buissonnières pour décortiquer les mécanismes de la perception et de lattention celle qui nous fait si souvent défaut en exploitant des expériences troublantes de psychologie et les derniers résultats des neurosciences. Poète, savante et aventurière urbaine, elle confirme son statut d'écrivain à suivre attentivement. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: On Looking: A Walker’s Guide to the Art of Observation.How to expect what you're not expecting: stories of pregnancy, parenthood and loss
Par Jessica Hiemstra, Lisa Martin-DeMoor. 2013
One size fits all does not apply to pregnancy and childbirth. Each one is different, unique, and comes with its…
share of happiness and pain. But how does one prepare for an unexpected loss of a pregnancy or hoped-for baby? In this anthology, writers share their true stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and other, related losses, which can prepare and guide women and their families for when the unforeseen happens. 2013.Paget, an expert on sexuality and relationships, uses her taboo busting and groundbreaking research to help women maintain their sensuality…
and sexuality while dealing with changes in body, relationship, and lifestyle during and after pregnancy. All the questions women - and men - have regarding pregnancy and sex will finally be answered. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2004.Don't sweat the small stuff for teens: simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times
Par Richard Carlson. 2000
This companion to "Don't sweat the small stuff" and others in the series for adults, advises teens on controlling stress…
in their lives. Includes one hundred tips on coping with such things as breakups, bad hair days, and peer pressure. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller. 2000.The ghost in the house: motherhood, raising children, and struggling with depression
Par Tracy Thompson. 2006
Thousands of women are affected by depression every year, suffering individual episodes at nearly twice the rate that men do.…
The prime years for depression are also, not coincidentally, the primary childbearing years: between 25 and 44. In this book, the author explores the science and psychology of maternal depression, integrating her own experiences as a mother and depression sufferer with survey results from 400 mothers who have been diagnosed with major depression. 2006.The period book: everything you don't want to ask (but need to know) (Youth project)
Par Karen Gravelle, Jennifer Gravelle. 1997
Karen Gravelle and her 15-year-old niece, Jennifer, look at physical, emotional and social changes, as well as other issues associated…
with menstruation. The book seeks to ease the confusion many teenage girls might feel, and celebrates the new sense of maturity their period can bring.The best friends' guide to pregnancy: or everything your doctor won't tell you
Par Vicki Iovine. 1995
A guide for the expectant mother, containing practical tips and humorous tales on anything pregnant. Vicki Iovine discusses what really…
happens to your body, common fears and paranoia, the pregnancy experts, how to have sex during pregnancy, and looking and feeling your best. 1995.Self matters: creating your life from the inside out
Par Phillip C McGraw. 2001
"Dr. Phil" turns inward, expanding his philosophy of life begun in "Life Strategies" and "Relationship Rescue". Explores how to find…
one's "authentic self" via introspection and other key elements that will lead to a stronger self-concept and self-esteem. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2001.The heart of the soul: emotional awareness
Par Gary Zukav, Linda Francis. 2002
Although developing emotional awareness is challenging and difficult because it requires becoming aware of our buried emotional pain, it is…
also enormously rewarding. This text shows us how to free ourselves from our compulsions, fixations, obsessions and addictions - such as anger, workaholism, obsessive eating, alcohol and drug abuse - that prevent us from living a fulfilling and meaningful life. 2002.Living the 7 habits: stories of courage and inspiration
Par Stephen R Covey. 1999
A companion volume to "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". Living the 7 Habits presents more than 70 stories…
of people as they meet life's challenges and practise the seven habits. The stories are organised thematically into individual, family, community, education and workplace - with commentary from Covey following each story. 1999.The book of virtues: a treasury of great moral stories
Par William J Bennett. 1996
A collection of poems and stories from the Bible, from great authors, and from folklore, which Bennett suggests can be…
used for teaching parents, teachers, students, and children about specific virtues. Topics include faith, self-discipline, compassion, responsibility, friendship, work, courage, honesty, and loyalty. Bennett introduces each section. Bestseller.Introduction critique aux psychologies des profondeurs: Freud, Groddeck, Jung, Szondi
Par Jean-André Nisole. 1997