psychological aspects

"After being dared by his son, A. J. Jacobs decided decided to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. The resulting journey takes him across the globe and transforms his life"--OCLC.

"Mindfulness in Music is a joyful exploration into the meditative nature of music and its holistic beauty"--OCLC.

"... this ... guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well-being, and how depression and anxiety can be relieved by adjusting your intestinal bacteria"--Provided by publisher.

The author shares his story of witnessing his brothers drowning and how his family blocked the memory of it, until forty years later when the author investigates the whole story.

"Children learn that spending time in nature can lower their stress and help them to be more focused in and out of the classroom"--OCLC.

"Drawing on years of research--as well as personal experience as a recovered addict--researcher and professor Judy Grisel has reached a fundamental conclusion: for the addict, there will never be enough drugs. The brain's capacity to learn and adapt is seemingly infinite, allowing it to counteract any regular disruption, including that caused by drugs. What begins as a normal state punctuated by periods of being high transforms over time into a state of desperate craving that is only temporarily subdued by a fix, explaining why addicts are unable to live either with or without their drug. One by one, Grisel shows how different drugs act on the brain, the kind of experiential effects they generate, and the specific reasons why each is so hard to kick. Grisel's insights lead to a better understanding of the brain's critical contributions to addictive behavior, and will help inform a more rational, coherent, and compassionate response to the epidemic in our homes and communities"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the most common physical, mental, and psychological symptoms of brain injury and offers suggestions for dealing with each problem. Includes traditional, complementary, and alternative treatment options and advice on financial matters.

Veteran music critic Ben Ratliff reminages the idea of music appreciation by engaging with diverse recordings to reveal unexpected connections.

"[The author] opens up ways to look at everything from household finances to TV game shows, the NFL draft, and businesses like Uber. ... reveals how the study of human miscalculations can help us make smarter decisions in our lives, our businesses, and our governments."--Back cover.

"Television commentator Sally Kohn talks to leading scientists and researchers to investigate the evolutionary and cultural roots of hate, and confronts her own shameful moments and points the way toward change with the hopeful message that we all have the capacity to combat hate"--Provided by publisher.