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Switch: how to change when change is hard
Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives? The primary obstacle is a conflict that's built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the critically acclaimed bestseller Made to Stick. Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two different systems - the rational mind and the emotional mind - that compete for…
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- 9781847940322
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- 305 p. ; 21 cm
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- 158 HEA s
Dopamine: finding balance in the age of indulgence
In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her…
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- 9781524746742
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- 273 p. ; 21 cm
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- 152 LEM d
Screen time is not forever
Screen time is important for learning and can be helpful and fun, but it’s also fun to be done! This active, encouraging book offers little ones enjoyable ways to spend their time without screens such as jumping, running, singing, swinging and playing pretend. Young children will learn that ‘screens are for a little downtime, a not-too-long time’ and what’s important is spending time t…
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- 9781802636604
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- unpaged ; ill. ; 18 cm
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- 158 VER s
Words are not for hunting
Some words are loud and some are soft. Some are kind, but some are not. Even very young children can learn the difference. They can be responsible for what they say, and they can choose words that are helpful, not hurtful. This book shows them how. Simple words and charming pictures teach little ones big ideas. Includes helpful tops for parents and caregivers.
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- 9781802636550
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- unpaged ; ill. ; 18 cm
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- 158 VER w
Feet are not for kicking
Look at those feet! Aren't they sweet!Yes - when they're walking, standing, leaping and landing, or when they're kicking balls or leaves. But not when they're kicking people. In simple words and colourful pictures, this book helps little ones learn to use their feet for fun, not for hurting others. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.
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- 9781802636567
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- unpaged ; ill. ; 18 cm
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- 158 VER f
This make me jealous : dearling with feelings
This new girl at school gets lots of attention! it is making one student jealous. But making friends beats being the best!
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- 9780593481875
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- 29 p, ; ill. ; 23 cm
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- 155 CAR t
Now that I have your attention: learn to achieve the impossible
Nicolas Hamilton has been exceeding expectations since day one.Born with a form of cerebral palsy, Nicolas was told that he would never walk and would need a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Today he not only walks everywhere but he is the first disabled athlete to ever compete at the top level of British motorsport, The British Touring Car Championship, where he lines up on the grid alongs…
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- Ed. 1
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- 9781804191736
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- 271 p. ; 21 cm
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- 158 HAM n
Stop thinking, start living: simple ways to let go of negativity and discover…
In this indispensable handbook, Richard Carlson demonstrates how we can change everything in our lives – earn more money, meet new friends, get a new job – yet still feel dissatisfied. Happiness, he says, is not 'out there' but within, a state of mind that is independent of circumstance: 'If you begin to see that your thoughts are not the real thing – they're just thoughts and as thoughts…
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- Ed. 1
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- 9780722535479
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- 186 p. ; 21 cm
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- 153 CAR s
The amazing generation
Whether or not kids already have smartphones or social media accounts, this guide is packed with surprising facts, a graphic novel, interactive challenges, secrets that tech leaders don’t want kids to know, and real-life anecdotes from young adults who regret getting smartphones at a young age and want to help the next generation avoid making the same mistakes. But this isn’t just a book…
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- Ed. 1
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- 9780241806586
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- 232 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm
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- 158 HAI t
Find Out About: Worries A Lift-The-flap Board Book
Everybody worries sometimes, but it's important to talk about how you are feeling.
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- 9781526383327
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- unpaged ; ill. ; 21 cm
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- 155 PAT w
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