The Consuming Instinct

The Consuming Instinct

Author: Gad Saad

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2011-06-21

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1616144300

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In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural products that stimulate our imaginations (such as art, music, and religion). The book demonstrates that most acts of consumption can be mapped onto four key Darwinian drives—namely, survival (we prefer foods high in calories); reproduction (we use products as sexual signals); kin selection (we naturally exchange gifts with family members); and reciprocal altruism (we enjoy offering gifts to close friends). The author further highlights the analogous behaviors that exist between human consumers and a wide range of animals. For anyone interested in the biological basis of human behavior or simply in what makes consumers tick—marketing professionals, advertisers, psychology mavens, and consumers themselves—this is a fascinating read.


Deadly Dreams

Deadly Dreams

Author: Kylie Brant

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-04-05

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1101477644

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Risa Chandler's prescient dreams of death and murder haunted her nights. They also proved invaluable for Adam Raiker's brilliant team of forensic criminologists, the Mindhunters, until a tragic end to one case shattered Risa's confidence and drove her into seclusion. But for Risa, there's no hiding from death-or from her dreams.


Breaking Through

Breaking Through

Author: Theodore H. Valentine

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2008-03-18

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 1452041962

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Valentine Offers Weight Battlers a Little “Common Sense” New Guide Teaches Readers How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off for Good If you are ready to end the up and down weight yo-yo, author Theodore H. Valentine has the answer. Valentine writes in his sensible yet compelling new book, Breaking Through. “There are thousands of people at this very moment feeling the same as you. Breaking Through helps individuals get started now, right where you are, assist you in fitting your plan around your schedule and used to maximize results. Valentine offers readers a “toolbox” of mental tools to assist you in changing the way you think about weight loss and how it affects your life. Valentine explains, “Common Sense” is the key to losing weight and keeping the weight off. You will discover different approaches to the obstacles and barriers you have faced in the past. "Breaking Through was written to be a life-changing experience and move you towards the first steps to becoming the new healthier you,” says Valentine. “I have come to realize that the life experiences we create and the positive impact we make on the lives of the people around us, defines who we are.” Valentine writes. “I know that the challenge with weight can be painful and discouraging, but with an adjustment in the way you think, your goals can most certainly be achieved”.


The Return of the Prodigal Girl

The Return of the Prodigal Girl

Author: Rita Burton

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-02-22

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1312084057

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My story offers hope to the hopeless. It offers healing to those who are wounded. I had a broken heart. Because I did not know how to deal with the trauma and loss of a son and the conflicts of life, my soul became shattered. Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted. There is no sin too horrible for God to forgive. Come! Father waits. If we are willing to shrug off the fear of man and embrace the truth of Scripture, we can be made whole. My soul is restored. God also healed and released the artist in me.---That part which had been destroyed because of a shattered life. I am well over 50 years old. Many Christ centered Prophets today are saying: This is the day for the 50+ generation. It is our time to Arise! I am ready!


What Do We Know About the World?

What Do We Know About the World?

Author: Gabrijela Kišiček

Publisher: University of Windsor

Published: 2013-10-03

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 0920233708

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What do we know about the world? Rhetorical and Argumentative Perspectives is a book trying to answer the title question by contributing to rhetorical and argumentative studies. It consists of papers presented at the “First International Conference on Rhetoric in Croatia: the Days of Ivo Škarić” in May, 2012, and subsequently revised for publication. Through a variety of different routs, the papers explore the role of rhetoric and argumentation in various types of public discourse and present interdisciplinary work connecting linguists, phoneticians, philosophers, law experts and communication scientists in the common ground of rhetoric and argumentation.. The Conference was organized with the intent of paying respect to the Croatian rhetorician and professor emeritus Ivo Škarić who was the first to introduce rhetoric at the Department of Phonetics at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb.


Think Big With Think Alouds, Grades K-5

Think Big With Think Alouds, Grades K-5

Author: Molly Ness

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2017-07-13

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1506364977

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A think-aloud process that comes close to bottling magic Grab a pencil, and you are on your way to dynamic lessons using Molly's three-step planning process. Read Once: Go wild, putting a flurry of sticky notes on spots that strike you Read Twice: Whittle your notes down to the juiciest stopping points Read Three Times: Jot down what you will say so there's no need to wing it in front of the kids Molly helps you focus on just five strategies: asking questions, making inferences, synthesizing, understanding the author's purpose, and monitoring and clarifying. Includes more than 20 ready-made think aloud scripts, activities, templates, and more.


Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes

Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes

Author: Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L MEd FAOTA

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2019-07-29

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1480880043

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How can grasshoppers help parents and feeding professionals teach anxious eaters about new foods? Marsha Dunn Klein, an internationally-known feeding therapist, provides the answer in this book—highlighting that most anxious eaters do not enjoy the sensations and varibility of new foods. In seeking to help them, she asks what you’d need to do to help yourself try a worrisome new food, such as a grasshopper. Drawing on her own experience trying grasshoppers while learning Spanish in Mexico, she personalizes the struggle of children to find new food enjoyment, providing a goldmine of practical, proven, and compassionate strategies for parents and professionals who work with anxious eaters. Learn how to: • find peace and enjoyment during mealtimes; • find ways to help anxious eaters fearlessly try new foods; • navigate the sensory variations in food smells, tastes, textures looks, sounds: and • help anxious eaters (and their parents) develop a more positive relationship with food. Because parents are absolutely central to mealtime success, the author incorporates parent insights throughout the book. Using encouragement, novelty, and fun, she invites everyone back to the table with a sensitive and pressure-free approach.


Don't Read This...Your Ego Won't Like It!

Don't Read This...Your Ego Won't Like It!

Author: Dov Baron

Publisher: Baron Mastery Institute

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780981031316

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Don't Read This...unless you're looking for a practical guide for applying the art and science of manifestation that your ego won't like¿but you will love!While our ego minds can be tempted by the rich promises of the 'Law of Attraction' movement, it is the very conditioning of the ego-mind that prevents so many of us from realizing true abundance. Is there a flaw in the science of it? Is the ego-mind sabotaging our best efforts? Or are we missing a piece of the puzzle when it comes to applying the theory to our daily lives?Mind master and manifestation expert Dov Baron delivers the key that unlocks the mystery once and for all: The Equation For Manifestation¿. This easy, practical, step-by-step process will help you get past the ego-mind so that you can align yourself completely with your desired outcomes. You will discover the "X factor" that will help you bridge the gap between wishful thinking and practical results. You will finally be able to apply the art and science of conscious manifestation in your life.Applying the techniques in this book, you will realize the true root of any limited beliefs still holding you back from attaining the levels of success that may be eluding you and eradicate them!Whether you're looking to attract vibrant health, abundant wealth or empowering relationships, you will find a treasure trove of practical wisdom within¿but beware: Your Ego Won't like It!


The Unconscious

The Unconscious

Author: Antony Easthope

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780415192095

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This book shows the existence of the unconscious in a stunning variety of examples - from jokes and rugby songs to Hitchcock's Psycho and the life and death of Princess Diana.