Dip a toe, paw, or fin into history with this fact-tastic Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about pets and the people who owned them!When a raccoon arrives at the White House, President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace name her Rebecca and welcome her as a pet. Rebecca tries to fit in with the other animals already living there. But none of them will play with her! What will Calvin and Grace do? Discover the story of one of the most unusual White ...

Why do psychopathic authoritarians continue to come to power across time and culture? How do we change this pattern?To date, one of the most important books of the 21st century, Psychopathic Authoritarianism: A Disease of the Soul, is a landmark work of political psychology that identifies, names, and explains the psychological engine driving authoritarian systems throughout human history, and operating in full force today.Drawing on clinical psychology, history, p...

From delivery of pamphlets to the post of engineer. The Challenges of a Dreaming Boy show to leaders and those who strive for a position of prominence that the call for overcoming is urgent. A true journey through the incredible universe of gratitude to transform your destiny. Jeferson Boscolo explains that it is part of our essence to overcome this in search of bigger and better positions, advising also to stay focused, taking your vision of the problems and targeting. Through th...

In understanding human behavior, psychologists have long been interested in what motivates specific actions. Debates have pitted extrinsic motivators (e.g. rewards/punishment) against intrinsic motivation in attempting to determine what best motivates individuals. This book provides a summary view of what research has determined about both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and clarifies what questions remain unanswered. Divided into three sections, section I revisits the debate about the...

Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a sweet factual fiction story about a sea otter named Owen who learns to body surf, with a special otter twist. Then, flip over the book for a nonfiction exploration of real-life otters, including photos, infographics, and fun facts!

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on metabolic disorders in dairy cattle.The first chapter reviews the prevalence, etiology and effects of ruminal acidosis, as well as ways to counteract it through regulation of ruminal pH. The chapter includes a case study on subacute rumen acidosis (SARA) in the post-partum phase of the transition period.The second chapter assesses the main pathways for rumen fermentation ...

Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a sweet factual fiction story about a sea otter named Owen who learns to body surf, with a special otter twist. Then, flip over the book for a nonfiction exploration of real-life otters, including photos, infographics, and fun facts!

Few actors achieve the level of FAME afforded silver screen icon John Wayne. Born Marion Mitchell Morrison, his distinct vocal cadence, intimidating physical presence, and signature look made him a box office draw for 30 years. Although he's been gone for 36 years, his legacy remains. TidalWave is proud to present this graphic tribute to the man behind the legend.

Schema Therapy combines proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with elements of interpersonal, experiential, and psychodynamic therapies in order to help people with long-term mental health problems including personality disorders and chronic depression. Schema Therapy suggests that many negative cognitive conditions are based on past experiences, and therefore provides models for challenging and modifying negative thoughts and behaviors in order to provoke change.In this b...

Transactional Analysis (TA) is a versatile and comprehensive system of psychotherapy. Transactional Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques synthesises developments in the field, making complex material accessible and offering practical guidance on how to apply the theory and refine TA psychotherapy skills in practice.Divided into seven manageable sections, the 100 key points cover:the philosophy, theory, methods and critique of the main approaches ...

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret a variety of storytelling techniquesStorytelling techniques are a popular projective approach for assessing many aspects of a person's personality, such as cognitive processes, emotional functioning, and self-regulation. The broad spectrum of techniques includes the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT—the most widely embraced), Roberts-2, and TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story). To us...

The resounding success of "Coffee Talk" was answered with "Coffee Talk 2!" The same intimate and interactive team-building game you have come to love with all new questions! Same stellar impact you expect and a great team building activity for your next retreat!Come find more team building stuff at www.tylerhayden.com.