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The Pornography Wars: The Past, Present, and Future of America’s Obscene Obsession
by Kelsy BurkeFor readers of Peggy Orenstein and Rebecca Traister, an authoritative, big think look at pornography in all its facets - historical, religious, and cultural. In the 1960s, sex researchers Masters and Johnson declared the end of the fake orgasm. Nearly two decades later, in 1982, evangelical activist Tim LaHaye foretold that the entire pornography industry would soon be driven out of business. Neither prediction proved true. Instead, with the rise of the internet, pornography saturates the American conscience more than ever and has reshaped our understanding of sexuality, relationships, media, and even the nature of addiction. Dr. Kelsy Burke has spent the last five years researching and interviewing internet pornography's opponents and its sympathizers. In The Pornography Wars, Burke does a deep dive into the long history of pornography in America and then turns her gaze on our present society to examine the ways this industry touches on the most intimate parts of American lives. She offers a complete understanding of the major players in the debates around porn's place in society: everyone from sex workers, activists, therapists, religious leaders, and consumers. In doing so, she addresses and debunks the myths that surround porn and porn usage while showing how everything from the way we teach children about sex to the legal protections for what can be published is tied up in the deeply complicated battles over pornography. Sweeping, savvy, and deeply researched, The Pornography Wars is a necessary and comprehensive new look at pornography and American life.
The Popularity Illusion: Why status is toxic but likeability wins all
by Mitch PrinsteinWho doesn't want to be more popular? Popularity expert Professor Mitch Prinstein shows that perhaps we should be careful what we wish for ...Surely a person's popularity, be it at school, work or on social media, is the best predictor of how happy and successful they will be? The truth is actually much more complex and is based on millennia of human evolution. In this impeccably researched and highly entertaining book, Professor Mitch Prinstein reveals that there are two very distinct types of popularity: the first based on status and the second based on likeability. Whilst we may be hardwired to crave status, only one of these types will really get you where you want. Based on two decades of research into the human psyche and genetic make-up, The Popularity Illusion reveals the science behind what popularity is and why we care about it so much – even if we don't think we do. Investigating social media phenomena, playground cliques and work place politics, Professor Mitch Prinstein explores how popularity taps into our basic need to survive and examines the surprising links to our health and lifespan, offering important insights for all of us about how we can cultivate the right kind of popularity of ourselves and our children. An enlightening read on a topic that has fascinated us for centuries, The Popularity Illusion will show you how popularity influences your life in unexpected ways.First published in hardback as Popular: Why Being Liked is the Secret to Greater Success and Happiness.
Popular: Why being liked is the secret to greater success and happiness
by Mitch PrinsteinWho doesn't want to be more popular? Surely a person's popularity, be it at school, work or socially, is the best predictor of how happy and successful they will be? The truth is actually much more complex and is based on millennia of human evolution. This impeccably researched and highly entertaining book presents two very distinct types of popularity and shows how only one of them will get you what you want. Professor of Psychology and popularity expert Mitch Prinstein has based his book Popular on two decades of research into the human psyche and genetic make-up. He investigates the science of what popularity is, why we care about it so much – even if we don’t think we do – and if we can still become popular, even if we were outcasts when we were younger. He investigates social media phenomena, including Facebook friends, Instagram likes and Twitter followers, and explores how they tap into our basic need to survive. He also examines the correlation between popularity, health and lifespan, and offers important insights into parenting for popularity, explaining why supporting children in the right way will help them cultivate the right kind of popularity and shape them positively as adults in the future. An enlightening read on a topic that has fascinated us for centuries, Popular will provide insight into your own popularity and how it influences your life in unexpected ways.
Pope Francis’ Little Book of Wisdom: The Essential Teachings
by Andrea Kirk AssafPope Francis’ Little Book of Wisdom offers more than 250 bite-size nuggets of inspiration and wisdom from one of the most popular popes of all time.
The Pop-up Pitch: The Two-Hour Creative Sprint to the Most Persuasive Presentation of Your Life
by Dan RoamA fast and practical visual storytelling method that puts a powerful new toolkit into the hands of leaders, innovators, salespeople, teachers and anyone else who needs to quickly make an impact on increasingly distracted audiences.The Pop-Up Pitch is a radical new approach to help you create the perfect presentation, combining three key elements of persuasive storytelling-simple pictures, clear words, and powerful emotions-that together motivate audiences to pay attention, learn something new, and make effective decisions. The Pop-Up Pitch weaves together the latest insights on visual cognition, behavioral economics, and classic story structures in an easy-to-learn and inspiring storytelling algorithm. In this new era of remote, work and online presenting, it delivers powerful and persuasive outcomes for time-limited professionals dealing with complex ideas, attention-deficit audiences, and the evolving challenges of modern meetings.
The Pomodoro Technique: The Life-Changing Time-Management System
by Francesco CirilloAvailable in bookshops for the first time, the internationally acclaimed time management system that has been used by millions, written by Francesco Cirillo, creator of the Pomodoro Technique.We all face the same problem: we’re constantly busy but we never seem to get anything done. We know we should focus on the task in hand, but it feels impossible with so many distractions and demands on our time.We all need The Pomodoro Technique. This deceptively simple tool, now being used by more than 2 million people around the world, helps us regain control and achieve our goals. It transforms both work and home life by splitting days into 25-minute ‘pomodoros’, which focus our minds and make us far more productive.Drawing on more than two decades of refinement and thinking, this powerful little book will teach you how to . . .-Work with time-Eliminate burnout-Manage distractions-Create a better work/life balance. . . all using only a pen, some paper and a timer. Start now – and join the Pomorodo revolution.Fully updated edition with exclusive material on teamwork – to make you and your team more dynamic than ever.
The Politics of Permaculture (FireWorks)
by Terry Leahy'Inspiring. [...] Crammed with lively interviews and grounded examples' Ashish Kothari, founder of Kalpavriksh Permaculture is an environmental movement that makes us reevaluate what it means to be sustainable. Through innovative agriculture and settlement design, the movement creates new communities that are harmonious with nature. It has grown from humble origins on a farm in 1970s Australia and flourished into a worldwide movement that confronts industrial capitalism. The Politics of Permaculture is one of the first books to unpack the theory and practice of this social movement that looks to challenge the status quo. Drawing upon the rich seam of publications and online communities from the movement as well as extensive interviews with permaculture practitioners and organisations from around the world, Leahy explains the ways permaculture is understood and practiced in different contexts. In the face of extreme environmental degradation and catastrophic climate change, we urgently need a new way of living.
The Politics of Permaculture (FireWorks)
by Terry Leahy'Inspiring. [...] Crammed with lively interviews and grounded examples' Ashish Kothari, founder of Kalpavriksh Permaculture is an environmental movement that makes us reevaluate what it means to be sustainable. Through innovative agriculture and settlement design, the movement creates new communities that are harmonious with nature. It has grown from humble origins on a farm in 1970s Australia and flourished into a worldwide movement that confronts industrial capitalism. The Politics of Permaculture is one of the first books to unpack the theory and practice of this social movement that looks to challenge the status quo. Drawing upon the rich seam of publications and online communities from the movement as well as extensive interviews with permaculture practitioners and organisations from around the world, Leahy explains the ways permaculture is understood and practiced in different contexts. In the face of extreme environmental degradation and catastrophic climate change, we urgently need a new way of living.
Poke the Box: When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time?
by Seth GodinPoke the Box is Seth Godin's spirited call to action for anybody too afraid to try something new, now relaunched and repackagedIf you are happy being just a dreamer, perhaps you don't need this book.If you're enjoying the status quo, don't even consider reading this book.If you are content waiting for success to find you, please put this book down and go find something else to read.Why has Poke the Box become a cult classic?Because it's a book that dares readers to do something they're afraid of.It could be what you need, too.'Like the man who produced it, Poke the Box is inspired and inspiring' Daniel H. Pink'A one-two punch! Half kick in the ass, half cheerleading encouragement' Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art
The Poetry Pharmacy Returns: More Prescriptions for Courage, Healing and Hope
by William Sieghart'A matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss' Stephen Fry on William Sieghart's bestselling Poetry PharmacyThe Poetry Pharmacy is one of the bestselling (and most giftable) poetry anthologies of recent decades. Now, after huge demand for more prescriptions from readers and 'patients' alike, William Sieghart is back. This time, tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies are joined by readers' favourite poems and the new conditions most requested by the public - all accompanied by his trademark meditations (warm, witty and understanding, with just a twist of the challenging) on the spiritual ailments he seeks to cure.From ageing bodies and existential crises to long-distance relationships and embracing your slovenliness, The Poetry Pharmacy Returns caters to all-new conditions while drilling further down into the universals: this time, the challenges of family life, and of living as a person among others, receive a much closer look. Perfect for the treasured friends, barely tolerated siblings, beloved aunts and revered grandparents in your life.
The Poetry Pharmacy Forever: New Prescriptions to Soothe, Revive and Inspire
by William SieghartThe world has reopened and so has the Poetry Pharmacy: the powerful final instalment in the hugely beloved seriesAfter the tumult of the last years, William Sieghart is back to prescribe the perfect poem for a variety of life's ailments, offering hope and comfort to readers in need. Here, he draws on the emails he received from the public during multiple lockdowns, as well as tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies, to create an essential anthology of poetry for our times. Through his expert curation and insightful commentary, he reminds us of the power of words to help us heal, to reconnect us with the world and to recover what has been lost.From weathering sorrow and sudden loss, to dealing with environmental despair and burnout, this new selection speaks directly to a society in urgent need of comfort and compassion. Whether you're searching for guidance, hope, or simply a moment of beauty, The Poetry Pharmacy Forever is here to provide solace, joy and inspiration, one verse at a time.
The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried-and-True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul
by William Sieghart'Truly a marvellous collection ... There is balm for the soul, fire for the belly, a cooling compress for the fevered brow, solace for the wounded, an arm around the lonely shoulder - the whole collection is a matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss' Stephen FryAs heard on BBC Radio 4, the essential prescriptions from William Sieghart's poetic dispensarySometimes only a poem will do. These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice offer comfort, delight and inspiration for all; a space for reflection, and a chance to realize - I'm not the only one who feels like this.In the years since he first had the idea of prescribing short, powerful poems for all manner of spiritual ailments, William Sieghart has taken his Poetry Pharmacy around the length and breadth of Britain, into the pages of the Guardian, onto BBC Radio 4 and onto the television, honing his prescriptions all the time. This pocket-sized book presents the most essential poems in his dispensary: those which, again and again, have really shown themselves to work. Whether you are suffering from loneliness, lack of courage, heartbreak, hopelessness, or even from an excess of ego, there is something here to ease your pain.'The book is delightful; it rightly resituates poetryin relation to its biggest and most serious task: helping us to live and diewell' Alain de Botton
Poems for a world gone to sh*t: the amazing power of poetry to make even the most f**ked up times feel better
by Quercus PoetryDISCOVER THE AMAZING POWER OF POETRY TO MAKE EVEN THE MOST F**KED UP TIMES FEEL BETTERA beautiful little book of short, simple, classic and contemporary poems to dip into, to make life feel better.From Shakespeare and Shelley to Lemn Sissay and Kate Tempest, poets have always been the best at showing us we're not alone, however sh*t things might seem.Funny, reflective, romantic and life-affirming - here is an anthology of poems to remind you to keep on looking at the stars: from that first 'what the f*ck' moment to empowering you to do something about this sh*t and ultimately realising that life is still beautiful after all.Rediscover old favourites and find some new treasures - you might be surprised just how much poetry can help. For fans of The Poetry Pharmacy, The Reading Cure and The Emergency Poet.
Podium: What Shapes A Sporting Champion?
by Ben OakleyWhat does it really take to make the podium? Which of the biological, environmental and psychological factors really shape a champion's route to the top? To answer these questions, Ben Oakley has taken the original step of combining existing research with a study of leading athletes' autobiographies. Looking at the early histories and initial challenges of serial champions in their own words, Podium sheds new light on their commonalities. A similar focus in training, similar influences around them and, above all, similar mental attributes are revealed – and tales of individual brilliance are given a fresh twist. From Ian Thorpe, Usain Bolt and Chrissie Wellington to Victoria Pendleton, Lionel Messi and Roger Federer, all we see is a smooth progression to glory, but each is a rocky path punctuated by critical episodes, and it is the response to these events that can transform talented people into winners. Podium is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the big names at the peak of their respective sports, and essential for coaches or parents of the next budding star. This enthralling read will enrich your interpretation of champions' lives and provide a map of the complex paths through sport to the podium.
El poder del yo soy: Dos palabras que cambiarán su vida hoy
by Joel OsteenTome las riendas de su vida con dos palabras simples - YO SOY.En este nuevo e innovador libro, el reconocido autor de superventas Joel Osteen, revela una simple pero profunda verdad: su forma de hablar sobre sí mismo puede determinar su destino. Con sus palabras, usted controla su éxito o fracaso.De modo que cuando usted vaya a través del día diciendo:"Soy bendecido"... las bendiciones le perseguirán."Soy talentoso"... los talentos le seguirán."Soy saludable"... la salud se dirigirá hacia usted."Soy fuerte"... la fuerza le seguirá la pista.Cuando usted aprende a aprovechar el poder del YO SOY, descubrirá habilidades únicas y ventajas que no sabía que tenía. Usted construirá la confianza en sí mismo para enfrentar cualquier obstáculo que se le presente. Invitará bendiciones inimaginables en su vida. Lo mejor de todo, usted se convertirá en quien Dios lo hizo ser, una increíble obra de arte original elegida por el Dios Altísimo para hacer grandes cosas.
El poder del favor: The Force That Will Take You Where You Can't Go on Your Own
by Joel OsteenLearn how declaring God's love will bless you with favor and fulfillment in this uplifting book--perfect for anyone who is determined to find success and spiritual inspiration. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} God helps you accomplish what you couldn't manage on your own. With His blessings, you stand out in the crowd and get breaks that you didn't deserve. The psalmist said, "God's favor surrounds us like a shield." That means that everywhere you go, you have an advantage, a divine empowerment, and a key to open up the right doors. With Joel's encouragement, you'll see how God's goodness uplifts you every day. He wants you to reach new levels of fulfillment, new levels of increase, new levels of promotion, new levels of victory. You have been called out, set apart, and chosen to live a distinctively favored life.When you realize you have been marked for blessings, you will feel the force of His favor and overcome challenges that you can't face on your own.
El poder del favor: The Force That Will Take You Where You Can't Go on Your Own
by Joel OsteenEl Creador del universo ha puesto una distinción en su vida.Lo que Dios tiene en su futuro, usted solo no lo puede lograr. Donde quiera que vaya, usted lleva una ventaja, un empoderamiento divino y una llave para abrir las puertas correctas. Se llama favor.Dios está obrando en su vida entre bastidores. Él lo está preparando para un endoso, equipándolo para algo que nunca ha visto: promoción, influencia, relaciones que lo llevarán a un nuevo nivel. Cuando se dé cuenta de que ha sido marcado para recibir sus bendiciones, sentirá la fuerza del favor de Dios y superará los desafíos que no hubiera podido enfrentar por sí mismo.En El poder del favor, Joel lo alienta a ver cómo el poderoso favor de Dios está en usted siempre. Dios desea que alcance nuevos niveles de satisfacción, nuevos niveles de aumento, nuevos niveles de victoria. ¡Usted ha sido llamado, separado y escogido para vivir una vida claramente favorecida!There is a distinction on your life that is put there by the Creator of the universe.What God has in your future you can&’t accomplish on your own. Everywhere you go, you have an advantage, a divine empowerment, and a key to open up the right doors. It is called favor.God is working behind the scenes in your life. He is setting you up for an endorsement, setting you up for something you&’ve never seen—promotion, influence, relationships that will catapult you to a new level. When you realize you have been marked for blessings, you will feel the force of His favor and overcome challenges that you couldn&’t on your own.In The Power of Favor, Joel encourages you to see how God&’s powerful favor is on you every day. God wants you to reach new levels of fulfillment, new levels of increase, new levels of victory. You have been called out, set apart, and chosen to live a distinctively favored life!
El poder de su potencial: Cómo romper con sus limitaciones
by John C. MaxwellLearn how to maximize your potential in minimal time with this compact how-to book derived from No Limits by #1 New York Times bestselling author John Maxwell.Many of us hold ourselves back because we firmly believe our abilities are finite. But what if our supposed limitations are just an illusion? In The Power of Your Potential John Maxwell identifies and examines the seventeen key capacities each of us possesses. Some we are born with, such as how we think or how we naturally relate to other people. The rest are choices, often unconscious, including our attitude or personal disciplines. All are expandable.Maxwell gives clear and actionable advice on what we can do to improve in each of these areas. From learning to manage your emotions and increase your energy, to conquering procrastination and becoming more comfortable with taking risks, you will surpass your own expectations to become a better you than you ever thought possible.
El poder de su liderazgo: Haga la diferencia con otros
by John C. MaxwellTodos queremos vivir una vida que importe y hacer una diferencia en el mundo en que vivimos. Pero, ¿cómo logramos eso? En EL PODER DE SU LIDERAZGO, John Maxwell demuestra lo que puede suceder al combinar la pasión personal y el liderazgo de una manera que va más allá del mero éxito. Al encontrar personas con ideas afines y poner a la gente en primer lugar, usted puede hacer una diferencia en la vida de los demás y crear un esfuerzo unido que deje un impacto positivo duradero. Aprenda cómo atraer gente a su causa, articular su visión, y agregar valor utilizando sus capacidades. Utilizando su historia personal de cómo se convirtió en uno de los expertos en liderazgo más reconocidos del mundo, John Maxwell le muestra cómo conducir a otros de acuerdo a su propio propósito y crear un legado duradero.
El poder de ser significativo: Cómo el propósito cambia su vida
by John C. MaxwellTodos tenemos un anhelo de ser significativo, de hacer una contribución, de ser parte de algo noble y con propósito. Pero sepa esto: Usted no tiene que tener cierta edad, tener mucho dinero, o ser poderoso o famoso para hacer una diferencia real. Puede ser importante a partir de hoy, si conoce su propósito.En EL PODER DE SER SIGNIFICATIVO encontrará el camino a una vida que importa. Aprovechando más de cincuenta años de experiencia ayudando a personas en todo el mundo, John Maxwell ofrece orientación práctica y motivación para comenzar en su camino único y personal hacia la significación. Aprenda a encontrar su por qué, comience pequeño pero crea en grande, y viva todos los días como si fueran importantes, ¡porque así es!
El poder de la gratitud: Descubra el gozo que proviene del agradecimiento
by Joyce MeyerCultive un estilo de vida de agradecimiento y descubra que, no importa cuán caótica se torne la vida, Dios puede hacerla hermosa. Cada momento que se nos da es un regalo precioso de Dios. Si bien no siempre tenemos el control de lo que nos sucede, podemos optar por tener una mentalidad agradecida y vivir cada momento lleno de alegría, confiando y creyendo que Dios está cumpliendo el propósito final de nuestra historia. En El poder de la gratitud, la maestra de la Biblia y autora número uno en ventas del New York Times, Joyce Meyer, le alienta a tener un corazón bondadoso que guíe sus acciones y reacciones a diario. Vivir con una actitud de agradecimiento a la vez que lo expresa con regularidad no solo le ayuda a darse cuenta de cómo Dios está obrando en su vida, sino que también le quita las cargas y le da una nueva perspectiva. Practicar activamente la acción de gracias es la clave para liberarse de la amargura y el fracaso, y le lleva a abrazar lo mejor que Dios tiene para usted. Lleno de estímulo edificante y sabiduría práctica, El poder de la gratitud le prepara para vivir cada día con el conocimiento de que Dios dispone todas las cosas para su bien, siempre.
El Poder de Creer Correctamente: 7 Factores Clave para ser Libre del Temor, la Culpa y la Adicción
by Joseph PrinceWhat you believe is everything!Believing the right things is the key to a victorious life. In THE POWER OF RIGHT BELIEVING, Joseph Prince, international bestselling author and a leading voice in proclaiming the gospel of grace, unveils seven practical and powerful keys to help you find freedom from every fear, guilt, and addiction. These keys come alive in the precious testimonies you'll read from people across America and around the world who have experienced breakthroughs and freedom from all kinds of bondages-from alcoholism to chronic depression-all through the power of right believing.God intends for you to live with joy overflowing, peace that surpasses understanding, and an unshakable confidence in what He has done for you. Get ready to be inspired and transformed and learn how to win the battle for your mind by developing habits for right believing.
Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year
by Joan BorysenkoFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind comes a powerful collection of spiritual activities that we can use every day in order to create miracles in our lives. Through daily meditations and exercises, Borysenko helps us to let go of fear and realize the light of peace.
A Pocketful of Hope: An A-Z of Answers to Life’s Big Questions
by Pat AllertonWe live in an age where more and more people are saying something like, 'I'm not religious, but I am spiritual'. 'Hope' isn't just a nice idea - it can be life-changing and at the very least, an empowering lens to navigate troubled times and transcend daily stress. Hope, alongside the idea of a higher power, can help people feel less alone and more supported, especially when the world turns on its head, which can happen at any point. It is well-known through history that during troubled waters and periods of change, whether that be a pandemic, the loss of a loved one or simply someone's lack of purpose, people turn to religion for the answers. Reverend Pat Allerton is here to lead us through the different themes and issues of modern life, showing us that Hope is always there. He leads us though topics such as Anxiety, Acceptance, Connection, Forgiveness, Grief, Love, Togetherness, Trust and Uncertainty to prove to us that Hope is the answer even in the darkest of times.
The Pocket PT: No Gym, No Time, No Problem
by Courtney BlackThe ultimate guide to getting fit at home with an easy 28-day workout plan.