mind and body

A layperson's guide to understanding how the brain influences all areas of one's life: sleep, diet, aging, sex, motivation, personality, and more.

Explores those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Fairies you'll learn more about these whimsical creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension.

"SmartMoves leads users through a series of increasingly complicated body movements that function as a kind of calisthenics for the brain"--Container.

Provides tips and projects for promoting happiness in one's life.

In a small college town in Southern California, a first-year student falls asleep and never wakes up, leaving her roommate Mei, then paramedics, then perplexed doctors at the hospital at a loss. Then, Mei notices others falling asleep, and she and an eccentric classmate are thrust together in the midst of the panic taking hold of their college and town--then, doctors inform them that those afflicted by this mysterious illness show higher levels of brain activity than ever before recorded. They all of them are dreaming of something, and what they are dreaming may hold the key to the cure.

"These days it's hard to count on the world outside. So it's vital to grow strengths inside like grit, gratitude, and compassion---the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world. True resilience is much more than enduring terrible conditions. We need resilience every day to raise a family, work at a job, cope with stress, deal with health problems, navigate issues with others, heal from old pain, and simply keep on going. With his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop twelve vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you'll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity."--Dust jacket.

"Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story, and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them so that they can build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate and develop a deeper sense of well-being."--.

A workbook with activities designed to help teens recognize and cope with feelings of panic, anxiety, and fear.

A guide to daily meditation, with healthy recipes and exercise routines.

Offers readers 12 tips for managing stress and anxiety, including practicing time management, staying active, and keeping a journal.