psychological aspects

"The former Los Angeles Times book critic expands his short book on the importance of reading to include considerations of fake news, siloed information, and the necessity of critical thinking as a key component of engaged citizenship and resistance. Ulin builds the case in favor of slow reading in this distracted and troubled time"--Back cover.

"No world-class athlete succeeds without a strong mental game, including unique ways of analyzing situations, self-motivating, and even thinking about time. Cutting-edge discoveries (some by Dr. Brick himself) reveal how champions do it--and how we can, too. Brick and Douglas pair groundbreaking science with instructive moments across the sports realm to show how legendary athletes like marathoner Meb Keflezighi, World Cup champion soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and Olympian Michael Phelps stay on top of their game"--Amazon.

A guide to playing ice hockey that focuses on the mental aspects of the game.

"Every day we make choices--about food and other purchases, financial investments, our children's health and education, even the causes we champion or the planet itself. Unfortunately, we often choose poorly. Using dozens of eye-opening examples and drawing on decades of behavioral science research . . . shows how sensible 'choice architecture' can help us to overcome the biases that lead to bad decisions and nudge us toward the best decisions for ourselves, our families, and our society"--Provided by publisher.

Details the essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life.

"Tackle[s] the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that stop people from meditating [and provides] ... practical meditation instructions"--Provided by publisher.

Psychology of technology expert Dr. Larry Rosen explains Internet addiction and the compulsive need to check in with technology and offers strategies to help overcome the obsession while still making use of technology.

Explores the most effective way to train the brain and body to learn to play an instrument and discusses whether people have or need to be born with musical ability.

Describes seven habits teenagers can cultivate to help them improve their self-images, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve goals, get along with parents, and make other positive changes in their lives.

Scientist and musician John Powell explores decades of psychological and sociological studies in order to understand why music affects us so profoundly.