psychological aspects

"Taking seriously the idea that baseball is a study in failure--a very successful batter manages a hit only three of every ten attempts--Mark Kingwell explores ways in which the game teaches us lessons on fragility, contingency, and community"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the discussion of whether the increase of technology is hurting or helping humankind.

Presents body-oriented practices for the physical aspects of grief and loss.

"[Demonstrates] how education leaders can learn to deliver feedback in a way that strengthens relationships as well as performance and builds the capacity for growth. Drawing on constructive-developmental theory, the authors describe four stages of adult growth and development and explain how to differentiate feedback for colleagues with different 'ways of knowing'"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the history of video game addiction, explores controversies in the video game industry, and discusses the . . . advances of gaming disorder treatment and solutions"--Amazon.

". . . explores the power of stories to heal children from troubled backgrounds and offers .. . strategies for helping students discover and write about their own stories of strength and survival . . ."--Back cover.

The author suggests that the parent-child relationship would be better served if changed from a parent-to-child focus to a parent-with-child focus, allowing the parent to learn along with the child and achieve spiritual awakening.

"This book explores how the mind works together with muscle strength and memory to create hockey players . . . Readers are introduced to the basics of the game, learn their favorite players' strategies and tips, and discover . . . mental toughness"--Amazon.com.

"Provides insight into the sources of [body shaming], how to confront someone who body shames, and ways to cultivate a positive body image"--Provided by publisher.

Basketball player Kobe Bryant looks back at his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.