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Encyclopedia Of Perception

by E. Bruce Goldstein The field of perception is devoted to explaining the operation of the senses and the experiences and behaviors resulting from stimulation of the senses. Perceptual processes such as recognizing faces, seeing color, hearing music, and feeling pain represent the actions of complex mechanisms, yet...
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Quick Meeting Openers for Busy Managers

by Brian Cole Miller The tone you set in the first few minutes of a meeting is a key determining factor in whether your efforts will prove to be successful–or a poor use of time. Quick Meeting Openers for Busy Managers gives readers the tools, activities, and advice...
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Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety

Get ahead of your anticipatory anxiety, and start living with flexibility and peace of mind. Do you automatically assume the worst-case-scenario when faced with difficulty? Do you stress about situations that haven’t happened yet, or find yourself anticipating disaster around every corner? Does the prospect of making a...
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Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind

Learn how to overcome distraction in meditation practice and develop clarity in your relationships, work, and activities with this new guide from a beloved meditation teacher. The mind can be a potent tool, used to guide extraordinary achievements, inspire good works, and incline your spiritual path toward peace...
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Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation

by Ayelet Fishbach Discover a “compelling” framework for setting and achieving your goals (Carol Dweck, author of Mindset), from a psychologist on the cutting edge of motivational science. A great deal of ink has been spilled on the subject of motivating and influencing others, but what happens when the person...
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