Psychology

A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness
A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness

Review:GREAT BOOK. This one of the best books about meditation. After 3 years of meditation and couple of silent retreats, this book gave me those "Aha" moments. This book simply answered many questions (even the ones I haven't asked) and solved places where I got stuck. I bought this book in Kindle version, but because I want to reread some parts again, I decided to buy physical copy of this book. Read more

No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame
No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame

Review:This book gave some wonderful advice for how to appropriately deal with the unpredictable emotions and actions of a toddler. After reading this book, I feel better prepared to handle my child in a way that fosters effective communication and positive growth. Read more

How Today's Popular Culture is Actually Making Us Smarter
How Today's Popular Culture is Actually Making Us Smarter

Review:Steve Johnson brings upon the argument in this book that modern pop culture is vital to today's society. He defends the idea that video games are a way to stimulate the brain through the invitation for one to explore and challenge one's brain to continue; reality television shows display the hardships in human socialization; television with holds intricate details that piece together into a complex structure. He brings into the equation multiple examples of television programs such as the Sopran... Read more

Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Review:The book shipped so fast and in great condition! It even came with the text disk which I didn't expect so it was a nice bonus. The pages are not torn or written on, I couldn't be happier with the purchase. Read more

Sickened: The True Story of a Lost Childhood
Sickened: The True Story of a Lost Childhood

Review:"Sickened" is an autobiography about the victim of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MBP). MBP is a mental disorder in which a person (usually a mother) inflicts injury on another in order to gain attention and praise. In this case, the author's mother was the predator. It's hard to believe that anyone's childhood could be this awful. Ms. Gregory's childhood was not full of love, but of horrible abuse - such as being starved, given medicine to make her sick, subjected to rigorous and invasive me... Read more

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

Review:I love specific examples and this one has plenty. Very good-nurtured look into the anxious world of Autism. This didn't provide me with all the answers I was looking for but, helped me to understand more about my son. Read more

The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over the World
The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over the World

Review:I have been exposed to different methods of teaching kids with ASD over 30 years and this by far is the best choice. Please, if you have an autistic child or know of someone that does, recommend this read. It just makes sense! Read more

Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed - The Autistic Brain
Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed - The Autistic Brain

Review:This a really great book for everyone to read. Per the usual Dr. Grandin blows the doors off stereotypes, and brings science into the equation for the skeptic. It's a great read to learn more about yourself, and the world around us. Understand the fundamental differences that people have and increase the amount of empathy in our culture. Read more

My Late-Life Adventures in Sex and Romance - A Round-Heeled Woman
My Late-Life Adventures in Sex and Romance - A Round-Heeled Woman

Review:Long awaited book since the first reviews and all the hype appeared. Thank goodness she lives in Berkeley, 2 minutes from me, as that means I'll be able to attend a book reading somewhere nearby. The lady's got guts, chutzpah, joie de vivre, etc - - - but most of all, boy, can she write!
The narrative arc of A Round-Heeled Woman is framed on Juska's desire for a truly fulfilling sexual relationship for, one may assume, the first time in her life. After decades as a teacher and a single mom, l... Read more

Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior - Get Out of Your Own Way
Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior - Get Out of Your Own Way

Review:Absolutely life changing book. I have been working on healing. I've been struggling with depression and anxiety. This book has helped me see how i was creating my own obstacles. How I developed coping mechanism that are unhealthy. It also gave great advice on how to correct these issues. I've thought of buying a copy of this book for a few people i know. It has been so helpful! Read more

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