How to Sleep Well. The Science of Sleeping Smarter, Living Better and Being Productive

The Science of Cookery and the Art of Eating Well is a philosophical and historical reflection on food and dining in human culture. It includes discussions of the nature of the first meals as found in Greek literature and the philosophy of history of Giambattista Vico, the Roman cookbook of Apicius (the first known cookbook), the cookbook of Artusi (the seminal cookbook of Italian cooking), Brillat-Savarin’s Physiology of Taste, Plutarch’s “Dinner of the Seven Wise Men,” and Athenaeus’ work on the Learned Banqueters (the Deipnosophists). These discussions are joined with contemporary observations on the importance of the traditions of home cooking and dining with friends as essential to the promotion of human well-being.

"Engel doesn't just describe-she shows us the way out." -Susan Forward, author of Emotional Blackmail Praise for the emotionally abusive relationship «In this book, Beverly Engel clearly and with caring offers step-by-step strategies to stop emotional abuse. . . helping both victims and abusers to identify the patterns of this painful and traumatic type of abuse. This book is a guide both for individuals and for couples stuck in the tragic patterns of emotional abuse.» -Marti Loring, Ph.D., author of Emotional Abuse and coeditor of The Journal of Emotional Abuse «This groundbreaking book succeeds in helping people stop emotional abuse by focusing on both the abuser and the abused and showing each party what emotional abuse is, how it affects the relationship, and how to stop it. Its unique focus on the dynamic relationship makes it more likely that each person will grasp the tools for change and really use them.» -Randi Kreger, author of The Stop Walking on Eggshells Workbook and owner of BPDCentral.com The number of people who become involved with partners who abuse them emotionally and/or who are emotionally abusive themselves is phenomenal, and yet emotional abuse is the least understood form of abuse. In this breakthrough book, Beverly Engel, one of the world's leading experts on the subject, shows us what it is and what to do about it. Whether you suspect you are being emotionally abused, fear that you might be emotionally abusing your partner, or think that both you and your partner are emotionally abusing each other, this book is for you. The Emotionally Abusive Relationship will tell you how to identify emotional abuse and how to find the roots of your behavior. Combining dramatic personal stories with action steps to heal, Engel provides prescriptive strategies that will allow you and your partner to work together to stop bringing out the worst in each other and stop the abuse. By teaching those who are being emotionally abused how to help themselves and those who are being emotionally abusive how to stop abusing, The Emotionally Abusive Relationship offers the expert guidance and support you need.

Get into the habit of being happy! We may all have different abilities, interests, beliefs and lifestyles, beliefs but there is one thing that we all have in common: We want to be happy! Happiness shows you how to be happy by adopting lifelong “happiness habits” that bring and fulfilment and pleasure to your days. These habits will help you manage life’s inevitable ups and downs; consistent practice will develop your happiness abilities and help you live the happy life you want. Aristotle believed that happiness was comprised of pleasure and a sense of life well-lived. Today’s research agrees, suggesting that “happiness” is defined by your overall satisfaction with your life as well as how you feel from day to day. This book shows you that happiness is a skill made up of a particular set of habits that you can bring in your life starting today. Identify your own, personal definition of “happiness” Learn why we need to be happy and what often gets in the way Develop habits that help you create and maintain happiness long-term Learn how to be happy when you’re stuck in an unhappy situation Discover the often-overlooked happiness that surrounds you every day While happiness is not feeling good all the time you do have the ability to control how you feel Happiness gives you the skills and perspective to recognise happiness and pursue a happy life—whatever that may mean for you.

A brilliant overview of that most vital, most underrated and most elusive of human activities, sleep.Using the approach and skills he deployed to such successful effect on the relationship between mind and body in the prize-winning ‘The Sickening Mind’, likeable British popular science author Paul Martin here tackles the science of that most mysterious, elusive and alluring of human activities, sleeping, and draws on both cutting-edge neuroscience and classic literature to do so.We spend one third of our lives asleep, but know hardly anything about it, and can remember so little of it as we come out of it. Why?Are dreams the place we go to resolve our problems, emasculate our fears and rehearse our hopes? Why are we paralysed when we dream? Why did sleep evolve?And is anybody getting enough sleep?

Advance praise for Me, Inc «Ventrella takes the best practices of Fortune 500 companies and shows how you can apply them to another important venture–you! Your life deserves at least as much attention as your job does, so read this book and turn your time on Earth into a satisfying, meaningful enterprise.» –Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager? and Leading at a Higher Level «Rarely does a book so authentically capture the essence of what a true personal brand transformation is all about. Me, Inc. provides a unique approach to discovering your personal brand and making it a reality. Through Ventrella's insights and invaluable self-discovery tools, readers quickly learn that when you build your personal brand, you build a brand of value–value that eloquently translates into success throughout every facet of your life.» –Laura Tessinari, Senior Partner, Director of Training, Ogilvy & Mather «The Me, Inc. program has guided me on the path to even greater personal and professional achievement and life satisfaction than I ever thought possible.» –Jack Hallahan, Vice President, Advertising and Brand Partnerships, MobiTV «In all of the thirteen years since I first heard Ventrella speak on this subject, I have consistently been impressed by the value of his approach and the responses of the hundreds of students who have benefited from his structured program. With the publication of Me, Inc., Ventrella reveals to a much larger audience the way to create successful, happy lives. His students at Fordham and executive coaching clients have been applying it with excellent results for years.» –James A. F. Stoner, Professor Fordham University, Graduate School of Business Administration «Me, Inc. provides a clear road map to achieving your goals and finding greater work-life balance. Ventrella's approach offers an interesting and powerful way to assume control; by managing your life's ambitions as seriously as you might a business endeavor, you can clarify your thoughts, set priorities, and turn your dreams into reality. Ventrella is a very effective coach and, like any good boss, he doesn't let you off the hook. You want to change things? Look no further.» –Teri Schindler, Media Consultant, Patrick Davis Partners

‘An insomniac’s dream buy!’ THE SUN ‘If you lie awake wondering how to get a good night’s sleep, this could be the answer to all your problems. ’ HAPPIFUL The secret to sleeping better at night for a happier, calmer, more successful day. The Art of Sleeping takes the reader on a journey that starts with finding your sleep base and identifies the issues that are contributing to their lack of slumber. Using the author’s personal experience, the latest scientific research, and expert advice, The Art of Sleeping will work through the three key pillars of a good night’s sleep: behaviour, environment and diet (BED). By the end of the book, readers will be equipped with greater knowledge and techniques to aid sleep and relaxation and live a happier, calmer and more successful life.

Everyone from journalists to market pros are turning to behavioral finance to explain, analyze, and predict market direction. In contrast to old-school assumptions of cool-headed rationality, the new behavioral school embraces hot-blooded human irrationality as a core feature of both individuals and financial markets. The 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to scholars of this new scientific approach to irrationality. In Mean Markets and Lizard Brains, Terry Burnham, an economist who has a proven ability to translate complex topics into everyday language, reveals the biological causes of irrationality. The human brain contains ancient structures that exert powerful and often unconscious influences on behavior. This «lizard brain» may have helped our ancestors eat and reproduce, but it wreaks havoc with our finances. Going far beyond cataloguing our financial foibles, Dr. Burnham applies this novel approach to all of today's most important financial topics: the stock market, the economy, real estate, bonds, mortgages, inflation, and savings. This broad and scholarly investigation provides an in-depth look at why manias, panics, and crashes happen, and why people are built to want to buy at irrationally high prices and sell at irrationally low prices. Most importantly, by incorporating the new science of irrationality, readers can position themselves to profit from financial markets that often seem downright mean. Mean Markets and Lizard Brains skillfully identifies the craziness that is part of human nature, helps us see it in ourselves, and then shows us how to profit from a world that doesn't always make sense.

If you heard there was a way to attract all the money you want, would you try it? It doesn't matter what's happened to you in the past or what your current situation is – you can live the life you want and never worry about money again. Earn More, Stress Less is your practical guide to living the law of attraction. It maps out a series of well-defined, realistic steps to help you get as much money as you want and put an end to financial worries. Successful people have been using these principles for hundreds of years. By following the powerful and eminently sensible steps outlined here, you can use the science of getting rich to realise your financial dreams too. You'll discover: A clear explanation of how the law of attraction works A way to decide exactly how much money you want Simple, clear actions to start attracting wealth Ways to stop worrying about money Easy steps to develop a daily routine to maintain your cash flow Examples, exercises, templates and how-to's Case studies of people who have used the Earn More, Stress Less method to great success Are you ready to give it a try? «An astonishing guide to attract all the money you want and transform your life. Highly recommended.» Dr. Joe Vitale contributor to The Secret and bestselling author of The Key and The Attractor Factor.

В России существует серьезная проблема - нет такого высшего учебного заведения, где обучали бы столь важному делу, как воспитание нового поколения. В педагогических институтах, техникумах и колледжах готовят специалистов для работы с детскими коллективами. Но няня - это нечто совсем другое. Не многие задумываются об этом, но почти каждый сталкивается с этим по ходу жизни. Книга, которую вы держите в руках написана отечественным автором и основана на отечественных материалах. Она начинается с элементарных правил взаимоотношений няни и хозяев, которые выведены автором на опыте общения почти с 200 нянь. "Идеальная няня" написана для тех, кто выбирает профессию няни не "по жестокой воле обстоятельств", а по призванию, для кого это не способ переждать худые времена или ступенька "карьерной" лестницы, - те не раз поблагодарят автора за учебник профессии и жизни.

В России существует серьезная проблема - нет такого высшего учебного заведения, где обучали бы столь важному делу, как воспитание нового поколения. В педагогических институтах, техникумах и колледжах готовят специалистов для работы с детскими коллективами. Но няня - это нечто совсем другое. Не многие задумываются об этом, но почти каждый сталкивается с этим по ходу жизни. Книга, которую вы держите в руках написана отечественным автором и основана на отечественных материалах. Она начинается с элементарных правил взаимоотношений няни и хозяев, которые выведены автором на опыте общения почти с 200 нянь. "Идеальная няня" написана для тех, кто выбирает профессию няни не "по жестокой воле обстоятельств", а по призванию, для кого это не способ переждать худые времена или ступенька "карьерной" лестницы, - те не раз поблагодарят автора за учебник профессии и жизни.