Health Class

The celebrated ballerina and role model Misty Copeland shares the secrets of how to reshape your body and achieve a lean, strong physique and glowing health.

Twenty-seven-year-old Sarah Thebarge had it all - a loving boyfriend, an Ivy League degree, and a successful career - when her life was derailed by an unthinkable diagnosis: aggressive breast cancer. After surviving the grueling treatments - though just barely - Sarah moved to Portland, Oregon, to start over. There, a chance encounter with an exhausted African mother and her daughters transformed her life again.

A groundbreaking investigation of how inequality infects our minds and gets under our skin.

Dr. Arline T. Geronimus coined the term “weathering” to describe the effects of systemic oppression—including racism and classism—on the body. In Weathering, based on more than 30 years of research, she argues that health and aging have more to do with how society treats us than how well we take care of ourselves. She explains what happens to human bodies as they attempt to withstand and overcome the challenges and insults that society leverages at them, and details how this process ravages their health. And she proposes solutions.

Negative thoughts are like weeds that grow all the time without any nurturing since it’s in the human nature to think of negative consequences.

On the other hand, positive thinking about health, love, wealth, success are hard to come by, and like everything worth fighting in this life, they require a lot of nurture and care.

This audiobook plans to give you exactly what you need: the means to stay positive through constant affirmations designed to help improve oneself, change a bad behavior, or channel the universe to attract good things in your life.

Popular progressive radio host and New York Times best-selling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why attempts to establish affordable universal healthcare in the United States have been thwarted and what we can do to finally make it a reality.

She's never taught a class in her life. But when the City of Chicago calls on blind writer Beth Finke to teach a memoir-writing class for older adults, she reluctantly agrees. What she learns about her students, their stories, and herself will move and inspire you. Written the way Beth hears life, you will come to know and love Minerva, Wanda, Hannelore, and the whole colorful cast of characters who build a community around Beth's classes. Generously sprinkled with excerpts in her students' own voices, Beth's book will convince you to get your own stories down on paper.

今天的选择，决定未来的生活，学习哈佛心理课，找到前方的道路，完善人生，其实幸福和成功就是这么简单。…… 今天的選擇，決定未來的生活，學習哈佛心理課，找到前方的道路，完善人生，其實幸福和成功就是這麼簡單。

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based, goal-oriented self-help technique that has worked for millions and can work for you! Discover what CBT is and how you can use it, and learn how to be more assertive, raise your self-esteem and transform your mentality - becoming happier and more positive in the process. The Audio Masterclass series provides serious coverage of the most vital topics in self-help, psychology and the humanities, combining comprehensive, expert content from the celebrated Teach Yourself series.

Nadia Gilani has been practising yoga as a participant and teacher for more than 25 years. Yoga has saved her life and seen her through many highs and lows; it has been a faith, a discipline and a friend, and she believes wholeheartedly in its radical potential. However, over her years in the wellness industry, Nadia has noticed not only yoga's rising popularity, but also how its modern incarnation no longer serves people of colour, working-class people or many other groups who originally pioneered its creation.

Mastering Healthcare Excellence offers a comprehensive guide for healthcare leaders aiming to achieve unparalleled results. Through practical insights and strategic frameworks, this book empowers executives to align their teams, priorities, and processes effectively. Discover proven strategies to navigate complex challenges, drive innovation, and lead with excellence in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.

In The Progress Paradox, Gregg Easterbrook draws upon three decades of wide-ranging research and thinking to make the persuasive assertion that almost all aspects of Western life have vastly improved in the past century; and yet today, most men and women feel less happy than in previous generations. Why this is so and what we should do about it is the subject of this book.

The Elman Induction is rightly regarded as a timeless classic and remains one of the most popular means of inducing hypnosis in the world. This unique book takes Dave Elman's induction and brings it right up to date, by sharing the process as Elman taught it, as well as possible alternative understandings of what is taking place.

This easy to follow class is suitable for those with little or no previous experience of yoga. It has been created by Sue Fuller, a leading yoga professional and resident yoga expert at Natural Health Magazine, to offer a practical introduction to basic yoga breathing techniques. When practiced regularly these techniques will improve levels of health and vitality, encourage relaxation, reduce anxiety and increase mental focus.

Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.

This landmark book tackles a deceptively simple idea: the more we spend time with people unlike ourselves, doing things together, the more understanding, tolerant and even friendly we become. Combining fresh analysis with a wealth of fascinating examples, Jon Yates demonstrates the ways in which our societies have become disconnected, so that most of us spend less and less time with people who are different - as defined by age, race or class, earning power or education.

Do you often find yourself overwhelmed, unsure of how to address the unique needs of children with autism? Have you wished for a guide to navigate the intricacies of an inclusive classroom? Jennifer Meller, the renowned author of "Inclusive Classrooms: Preschool Teacher's Guide to Autism," brings to the table years of hands-on experience as a mother and advocate for children with autism. She understands the challenges teachers face daily and the eagerness to offer the best environment for every child.

From bad weather to business travel, to traffic safety, there are dozens of reasons why cyclists and triathletes take their rides inside. Although indoor cycling workouts offer the ultimate control over workout conditions, most inside riders don’t get the most out of their trainers or spin bikes. Ride Inside offers cyclists and triathletes a smart guide to getting more fitness from every indoor cycling workout. From the world’s most experienced personal cycling coach, Joe Friel, Ride Inside reveals all the unique aspects of indoor riding.

It's hard not to feel weary and stressed when life is a frenzy of work, social pressures and obligations. Mindfulness is the art of living in the moment, and it is the key to transforming your feelings towards a brighter, better future. Mindful meditation has been around for thousands of years, and is used by top therapists as a highly effective way of overcoming anxiety, depression and a number of other emotional difficulties. If you are suffering from low moods, feeling anxious, or just want to learn an amazing technique for gaining control of your mind and feelings, the power of mindfulness will transform your life.

The title “mind control” is only half joking. I won’t tell you to swing a watch, say magic words, or bulge your eyes like Dracula. But you can influence the students’ behavior by tapping into their subconscious impulses. Based on what you do and say, you can influence students without them realizing it’s happening. It's like pushing buttons in their brains. There's nothing mystic about it, just some psychological tricks and common sense.