psychological aspects

"The . . . memoir of Sarah Ramey's years-long battle with a mysterious illness that doctors thought was all in her head--but wasn't. A revelation and an inspiration for millions of women whose legitimate health complaints are ignored . . . recounts the decade-long saga of how a seemingly minor illness in her senior year of college turned into a prolonged and elusive condition that destroyed her health but that doctors couldn't diagnose or treat. Worse, as they failed to cure her, they hinted that her problems were all in her head . . . a memoir with a mission: to help the millions of (mostly) women who suffer from unnamed or misunderstood conditions: autoimmune illnesses like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic Lyme disease, chronic pain, and many more. Sarah's pursuit of a diagnosis and cure for her own mysterious illness becomes a page-turning medical mystery that reveals a newly emerging understanding of modern illnesses as ecological in nature"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"A teenager's memoir of the experiences of bullying, being HIV positive and surviving the experiences to become a force for positive change in this world"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the impact of urban environments on physical and mental health, touring microscopic through off-world environments to reveal the latest technological developments in smart construction"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how to introduce your family to intuitive eating, an approach to nutrition and health through paying attention to the body's natural hunger and fullness signals.

"The ability to enter a flow state of mind is something that [the author] has devoted his entire career to understanding. This book is dedicated to helping runners achieve the state of flow in competitive and training environments. You'll find comprehensive coverage of the phenomenon, unique practice exercises that stimulate its occurrence, and firsthand accounts from elite runners about their flow experiences"--OCLC.

"Applies the concept of flow to the practice of piano playing, demonstrating how student musicians can experience enjoyment and confidence from succeeding at something that challenges them to an engaging level. By using Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's theory of flow to musical performance, [the author] shows that linking productivity and enjoyment in piano playing has a positive impact on students, motivating them to practice more in order to experience flow again; this creates optimal learning conditions for piano practicing. As the chapters progress, [he] shows students how to evaluate their own progress and offers teachers the tools to impart on their students an optimal practice method: one informed by flow. [The author] argues for an objective, goal-oriented backdrop that will lead piano students to achieve greater confidence, accuracy, and musicality"--Provided by publisher.

"In a sensitive exploration of the enduring question: Are vidoe games bad for you?, the author looks beyond the scaremongering to properly investigate the surprisingly rich amount of data available on the subject . . . finding that the published facts give us much to take heart from, and that, in playing these games, we can better understand what it means to be human"--Adapted from publisher description.

The author shares her journey of becoming a gambler, including her big winnings and the lessons she learned about human nature and herself.

"Consider[s] the future of the reading brain and its capacity for critical thinking, empathy, and reflection in today's highly digitized world"--OCLC.