The work reported in this book is practical and experiential in nature, rather than analytical or theoretical, and the results are applicable in a wide range of theoretical or philosophical contexts.Theories abound about the nature of gender differences, and of course these theories often contradict each other. For the present work, although we value this spectrum of perspectives, it matters little which theoretical, philosophical, or spiritual perspective the reader holds about th...

Arms control is eroding amid a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain security environment. In addition to a spate of treaty withdrawals and demises that have occurred since 2002, major powers are militarizing space, and private actors are developing technologies at lightning speed. Thus, there is an urgent need for arms control agreements that incorporate multiple actors and weapons to mitigate uncertainty; yet conditions of increasing uncertainty make reaching such agreements extrem...

A visually rich, ABIM-aligned board review with over 350 practice questions and 3 full mock exams – total access to more than 1000 multiple choice questions! This engaging new hematology-oncology review delivers a high-yield approach to preparing for the ABIM Medical Oncology Certification Exam. Organized by exam blueprint categories, this comprehensive resource combines more than 250 full-color illustrations and images, evidence-based standards of care, a...

The first major work of Yoruba mythology, retelling hundreds of traditional tales of the Orisa, Yoruba Heroes, and Ijapa from West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil.Yoruba mythology is sacred to the religion and culture of the Yoruba people. A primarily oral tradition, its stories revolve around Olodumare, the Supreme Being, and a vast number of divinities or orisa, who govern all aspects of human life and nature.Yoruba Mythology is, to date, the most compr...

Discover how attachment strategies affect sexual intimacy – and dial up your relationshipDoes great sex always fade over time? Good news: Research says otherwise! Securely attached couples have the most frequent sex—in the greatest variety, with the least inhibition. But as most couples know, this level of intimacy requires communication, vulnerability, and trust.Through their popular podcast and private practices, sex therapist/couples therapist, Laurie Wa...

**From the New York Times bestselling author of Platonic, a groundbreaking guide exploring the promise (and limits) of secure attachment to help us feel better and boost our self-esteem.“I can't think of anyone who won’t need this book.” —Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author and host of For the Love**What if what you thought you knew about secure attachment was wrong? Or worse, making you more insecure?Dr. Mari...

You know what to do. You just can't always make yourself do it.If you have ADHD, you don't need to be fixed. You need to know that you are lovable, capable, and not alone--and you need a guide who actually understands how your brain works. This book is that guide.You know you experience the world differently. Focusing for hours on one thing while being unable to start another makes no sense to most people. A small comment or setback can stay with you for ho...

Life on Our Dynamic Planet explores the forces that shape our world-from weather systems and seasons to the intricate dance between climate and life. The engaging text offers readers keys to understanding how the interaction between atmospheric dynamics, the energy we receive from the sun, ocean circulation, and Earth's yearly journey in the solar system create and maintain the environments we inhabit with millions of other living things. Through clear and approachable writing, it...

Drawing on extensive research into archaic Amerindian communities, this book presents a revolutionary thesis: Tupinambá cannibalism was not primarily about absorbing the qualities of the consumed enemy but rather served as a sacred pathway toward constructing an eternal, incorruptible body.The author meticulously examines how warfare and ritualistic enemy consumption formed the cornerstone of a complex religious system deeply committed to transcending mortality. By reframing cannib...

Written by two experts in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy—the best tested set of practices for alleviating stress and anxiety—these daily meditations invite you to find contentment, peace, and happiness in place of worry and fear.Each day’s reading reveals how the powerful tool of mindfulness can help you to become more grounded, energized, motivated, and satisfied with your life. You’ll discover in these pages how to be attentive and open to the present ...

For anyone interested in learning to meditate but not sure how to begin, comes this book from psychologist and meditation expert Dr. Robert Puff, contributing writer for Psychology Today and a practicing meditator himself for over thirty years. You'll learn the value of meditation for physical and mental health, several different types of non-religious meditation, detailed instructions on how to practice each, and answers to all the questions asked by beginners. Think of it as "base camp" ...

How urban waterfront development in the early republic displaced working-class communities, creating lasting patterns of inequality and resistanceIn the early years of American nationhood, civic leaders undertook the construction of thousands of acres of man-made land along urban coastlines—a process known colloquially as “wharfing out,” in which landfilled blocks increased a city’s surface area by pushing outward into deep water. Workers cleared wetlands and dredg...