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"One of the most stunning achievements of moral philosophy is something we take for granted: moral universalism, or the idea that every human has equal moral worth. In What We Owe the Future, Oxford philosopher William MacAskill demands that we go a step further, arguing that people not only have equal moral worth no matter where or how they live, but also no matter when they live. This idea has implications beyond the obvious (climate change) - including literally making sure that there are people in the future: It's not unusual to hear someone way, "Oh, I could never bring a child into this world." MacAskill argues that the sentiment itself may well be immoral: we have a responsibility not just to consider whether the world of the future will be suitable for supporting humans, but to act to make sure there are humans in it. And while it may seem that the destructive capacity of modern industrial technology means that we ought to eschew it as much as possible, MacAskill argues for optimism in our ability to (eventually) get technology right, for the future's benefit, and ours. Where Hans Rosling's Factfulness and Rutger Bregman's Utopia for Realists gave us reasons for hope and action in the present, What We Owe the Future is a compelling and accessible argument for why solving our problems demands that we worry about the future. And ultimately it provides an answer to the most important question we humans face: can we not just endure, but thrive?"--

A groundbreaking tour of the human mind that illuminates the biological nature of our inner worlds and emotions, through gripping, moving—and, at times, harrowing—clinical stories“[A] scintillating and moving analysis of the human brain and emotions.”—Nature“Beautifully connects the inner feelings within all human beings to deep insights from modern psychiatry and neuroscience.”—Robert Lefkowitz, Nobel LaureateKarl Deisseroth has spent his life pursuing truths about the human mind, both as a renowned clinical psychiatrist and as a researcher creating and developing the revolutionary field of optogenetics, which uses light to help decipher the brain’s workings. In Projections, he combines his knowledge of the brain’s inner circuitry with a deep empathy for his patients to examine what mental illness reveals about the human mind and the origin of human feelings—how the broken can illuminate the unbroken.Through cutting-edge research and gripping case studies from Deisseroth’s own patients, Projections tells a larger story about the material origins of human emotion, bridging the gap between the ancient circuits of our brain and the poignant moments of suffering in our daily lives. The stories of Deisseroth’s patients are rich with humanity and shine an unprecedented light on the self—and the ways in which it can break down. A young woman with an eating disorder reveals how the mind can rebel against the brain’s most primitive drives of hunger and thirst; an older man, smothered into silence by depression and dementia, shows how humans evolved to feel not only joy but also its absence; and a lonely Uighur woman far from her homeland teaches both the importance—and challenges—of deep social bonds.Illuminating, literary, and essential, Projections is a revelatory, immensely powerful work. It transforms our understanding not only of the brain but of ourselves as social beings—giving vivid illustrations through science and resonant human stories of our yearning for connection and meaning.

THE SECRET TO HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WEIGHT LOSS LIES IN HOW YOU BREATHE.One of the biggest obstacles to your health and fitness is a rarely identified problem—and one that is unknown outside of medical journals: chronic overbreathing. We can breathe two to three times more air than required without even knowing it, and chronic overbreathing leads to loss of health and poor fitness and contributes to problems such as anxiety, asthma, fatigue, insomnia, heart problems, and even obesity.Within minutes you can improve the amount of oxygen delivered to active muscles and organs by changing how you breathe, using the simple and easy-to-apply techniques in this book. Whether you’re an elite athlete looking to simulate high-altitude training or an everyday person looking for more daily stamina and health benefits, these revolutionary, scientifically validated breathing exercises have the potential to maximize and drastically improve your current performance level.

"A radically compassionate plan for turning inward and lifting the heaviness that prevents us from healing ourselves and the world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Clarity & Connection"--

Leo Angart runs workshops all over the world, helping people to regain their natural vision and throw away their glasses for good. He regularly encounters children whose eyesight is being adversely affected by their glasses or who don't really need glasses at all. In Magic Eyes: Vision Training for Children Leo shares his experience and explains what you can do to help transform your child's eyesight, eliminating the need for glasses. In Magic Eyes Leo Angart demystifies common eye conditions, explains the causes of these issues and suggests simple solutions you can try at home. These fun exercises can make children's eyes healthy and strong and eliminate the need for glasses. In fact with children it is actually quite easy to restore natural eyesight within a week or two. Magic Eyes also contains detailed explanations of, and exercises for: amblyopia (or lazy eye), anisometropia (when vision is different between the left and right eye), astigmatism (irregular shaping of the cornea), diplopia (double vision), hyperopia (far-sightedness), myopia (near-sightedness) and strabismus (turning in or out of the eye).

Unlock unlimited streams of creativity with this comprehensive handbook, packed with personalized advice, practical tools, useful templates, and a tried-and-tested problem-solving model.

Discover the benefits of yoga for the mind, body, and spirit with this definitive e-guide from world-renowned yoga authority B.K.S. Iyengar. Learn how you can use yoga to improve every aspect of your life with B.K.S. Iyengar, globally respected for his holistic approach and technical accuracy. In B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, the guru himself guides you through more than 50 yoga poses, each with step-by-step instructions illustrated in full colour. Iyengar even explains his philosophy throughout the book - it's like having yoga classes with him as your own personal instructor. A special, 20-week beginners' yoga course makes yoga accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Twenty classic Iyengar yoga poses have a unique, 360-degree presentation so that you can see the correct position from all angles. Specially developed yoga sequences help you to alleviate more than 80 ailments, ranging from asthma and arthritis to varicose veins.Whether you are new to yoga and looking for somewhere to start, or more experienced and want to perfect your technique, this comprehensive e-guide will help you improve your abilities and work towards a happy and healthy life.

Also includes the Bonus Book A Message to Garcia by Elbert HubbardA classic parable of ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that has imparted key lessons in success to generations of readers.First published in 1921, Peter B. Kyne's The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One is a humorous parable of determination and ambition that has proved itself to be a timeless classic, inspiring readers to approach their goals-whether personal or professional-with tenacity and dedication. The Go-Getter tells the story of Bill Clegg, an ambitious young salesman, who is set on a seemingly impossible task when his boss, a crusty old-timer named Cappy Riggs, decides to test his mettle. Charismatic and incredibly determined, Bill charmed his way into Riggs's employment and is resolved to meet his boss's expectations-no matter what may ensue. Along the way, Clegg develops and demonstrates the critical values of drive, determination, honesty, and integrity. With delightfully old-fashioned prose and a modern message of drive and determination, The Go-Getter is a truly timeless illustration of the perseverance and resolve that are required to fuel true ambition.

Unser Gehirn ist das mächtigste Werkzeug der Welt, aber niemand hat uns eine Bedienungsanleitung dafür gegeben. Bis jetzt!  Es gibt keine Grenzen für mentales Potenzial - wenn man nur weiß, wie man das Gehirn richtig nutzt.  Seit über 25 Jahren trainiert Mentalcoach Jim Kwik Schauspieler, Sportler, Geschäftsführer und viele weitere Menschen in allen Lebenslagen, um ihre wahre Mentalkraft zu entwickeln. In diesem bahnbrechenden Buch weiht er in die wissenschaftlich belegten Strategien und praktisch erprobten Techniken ein, die die weltweit klügsten Köpfe benutzen, um ihre Gehirnleistung zu steigern und dadurch noch erfolgreicher zu werden.  Kwik zeigt, wie sich Gewohnheiten verbessern und gleichzeitig negative Wege verlassen und mühelos neue, erfolgreiche Routinen in deinen Alltag integrieren lassen!  Er legt dar, wie sich Leistungsfähigkeit steigern, Motivation spüren und der mentale Nebel lichten lässt, um die schier unendlichen Kraftreserven zu aktivieren und dadurch selbst unerreichbar scheinende Ziele zu erreichen.  Diesem Buch liegt ein lebensveränderndes Geheimnis zugrunde: Wer weiß, wie er richtig lernt, kann alle Grenzen des Denkens überwinden, neue Erfolgslevels erreichen und ein wirklich ausgefülltes Leben führen. Diese Erkenntnisse sind keine bloße Theorie - sie dienen als eine praktische, verständlich erklärte Bedienungsanleitung, wie jeder sein grenzenloses Potenzial freisetzen kann. Von den besten Techniken und Tricks der absoluten Experten, vom besten Brainfood über Schlafoptimierung bis hin zur inneren Ausgeglichenheit - Egal, was es ist, es lässt sich alles erreichen, in jedem Alter.

'Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and its machinations' Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times-bestselling author of The Whole-Brain Child________________________TURN STRESS INTO STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE IN JUST SEVEN DAYSOur lives have become increasingly stressful. Whether it's our to-do lists, deadlines, difficult conversations or crises small or large, our waking hours are filled with constant stressors. We can't eliminate stress - it will always be woven into our lives and part of everything from parenting and careers, to reaching big life dreams. However, this book will help you to 'stress better' and become more resilient. World-renowned psychologist, Dr Elissa Epel, distils her years of research into a practical seven-day plan to transform our relationship with stress in just seven days. The secret to tackling stress is not to avoid it but to experience it differently. She offers simple, actionable, science-based techniques that offer immediate relief, such as how to:· Expect the unexpected and learn to be flexible· Control what you can and put down the rest· Meet challenges with excitement· Harness your stress response for resilience, better health, and longevity· Gain perspective and let nature shrink stress· Find deep rest and regenerative energy· Discover and capture what brings you joyUltimately, stress is inevitable, but it doesn't have to wear us down. The Seven-Day Stress Prescription will equip you with a healthier mindset and the resources you need to turn stress into strength and a tool that helps us to grow.

The Islamic tradition is rich with values that parents strive to imbue in their children: respect, responsibility, integrity, love and more. Parenting is all too often filled with sleepless nights, tears, and anxiety followed by endless doubts: "Did I do my best?" "What could I have done differently?" "Am I responsible?" Positive Discipline, a philosophy conceptualized by Dr. Jane Nelsen, provides a powerful model for channeling parenting struggles into proven methods that yield results. Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home addresses real challenges faced by real families. This comprehensive book is essential for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking to nurture a grounded parent-child relationship built on connection. It is a book of home. It invites the reader to:- Approach parenting in Islam as a process of love and guidance- Apply Positive Discipline tools to nurture Islamic values in matters of faith, relationships, and everyday life- Empower children to be responsible, capable and proactive individuals- Address sensitive issues constructively, including sex, drugs, bullying, and youth radicalization- Resolve conflicts by focusing on solutions rather than punishmentsAuthors Noha Alshugairi and Munira Lekovic Ezzeldine share timeless principles, describe 49 effective parenting tools, and guide through various parenting challenges. Their experience spans all stages of development from birth to adulthood. The authors masterfully transform theoretical Islamic principles into living realities.

The Way of Transformation, a collection of Jeshua's teachings, faithfully transcribed from the original audio recordings. It forms the fourth volume of the five essential 'Way of Mastery' texts. Jeshua shares: "The Way of Transformation... is that pathway that begins with a commitment to healing and awakening, and is founded on the premise that you are perfectly free at all times. And everything that is experienced has been by your choice. And at no time has there been any other cause." His invitation to us is to wake up from every illusion that we have ever been separate from God, and to remember the deepest Truth of who we are: Christ. This is the only authorized version, precisely it was first given and including the original question and answer sections. Nothing has been added in the transition from audio to text: no chapter titles appear, nor themes given to sub-sections - for He gave none.

The Manifestation Journal is a captivating book written by Gill Thackray. Published recently in 2022 by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, this book has quickly become a must-read in its genre. Gill Thackray, a renowned author, has skillfully woven a narrative that draws readers in from the first page. The Manifestation Journal is more than just a book; it's an exploration of self-discovery that challenges the reader to delve deeper into their own thoughts and aspirations. This book is a testament to Thackray's talent as an author and is sure to be a valuable addition to any bookshelf. Don't miss the chance to experience this exceptional work published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.

In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.In The Democracy of Species Robin Wall Kimmerer guides us towards a more reciprocal, grateful and joyful relationship with our animate earth, from the wild leeks in the field to the deer in the woods.Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As life on Earth has become irrevocably altered by humans, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend the planet, and affirm our place at the heart of its restoration. Their words have endured through the decades, becoming the classics of a movement. Together, these books show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world.

Elliot Saxby offers simple yet profound methods for evolving your inner masculine and feminine, as well as healing the shadow.

The Women's Circle is a practical guide to hosting women's circles - an ancient feminine tradition of gathering community

Move better. Be stronger. Reclaim control of your body. Physical pain prevents us from living our best lives, but we are not powerless when it comes to healing and recovery.In his new book, Rebab Science: Pain, Injury, Movement-The Complete Guide, Dr. Tom Walters shows you how to take back the power by understanding and identifying pain and injury, learning how to treat it, and ending your chronic pain for good. Our current healthcare models (and myths) can be frustrating and even scary. Rehab Science outlines a new way of thinking about pain and injury with a movement-based system that helps you treat physical pain on your own terms. Dr. Walters delivers proven protocols that strengthen the body, reduce pain, and keep pain and injury from reoccurring in the future. This book teaches the best movements and pain-relieving exercises to rehabilitate common orthopedic injuries using step-by-step guides designed by a renowned physical therapist. Find out how to differentiate between pain and injury, how long different injuries take to heal, and what you can do to accelerate the phases of healing. In Rehab Science, you'll learn:How to identify and treat common pains and injuriesWhich exercises can prevent pain from returningHow long you should be doing rehab exercisesMajor signs and symptoms that may need medical attentionHow a diagnosis can factor into recoveryWhat common X-ray and MRI findings meanHow to program exercises to rehab specific injuriesWhen you might need to consider surgeryAnd much, much more If you want the power to get out of pain, rehabilitate an injury, and become more resilient, look no further than Rehab Science.