Mental Leaps

Author : Keith J. Holyoak
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262581448
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mental Leaps written by Keith J. Holyoak and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1996-01-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analogy—recalling familiar past situations to deal with novel ones—is a mental tool that everyone uses. Analogy can provide invaluable creative insights, but it can also lead to dangerous errors. In Mental Leaps two leading cognitive scientists show how analogy works and how it can be used most effectively. Keith Holyoak and Paul Thagard provide a unified, comprehensive account of the diverse operations and applications of analogy, including problem solving, decision making, explanation, and communication. Holyoak and Thagard present their own theory of analogy, considering its implications for cognitive science in general, and survey examples from many other domains. These include animal cognition, developmental and social psychology, political science, philosophy, history of science, anthropology, and literature. Understanding how we draw analogies is important for people interested in the evolution of thinking in animals and in children; for those whose focus is on either creative thinking or errors of everyday reasoning; for those concerned with how decisions are made in law, business, and politics; and for those striving to improve education. Mental Leaps covers all of this ground, emphasizing the principles that govern the use of analogy and keeping technical matters to a minimum. A Bradford Book

Author : Frans X. Plooij
Publisher : Wonder Weeks
ISBN 13 : 9789491882166
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wonder Weeks written by Frans X. Plooij and published by Wonder Weeks. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is not a book about how to make your child into a genius, however. We firmly believe that every child is unique and intelligent in his own way. It is a book on how to understand and cope with your baby when he is difficult and how to enjoy him most as he grows. It is about the joys and sorrows of growing with your baby."--Publisher's website.

Author : Frans Plooij
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789491882173
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wonder Weeks Milestone Guide written by Frans Plooij and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The TO-GO book covering all you need to know about your baby's physical, emotional and mental development, as well as sleep, crying, diet, stress, intelligence and health. It's practical, to the point but complete. Including: -Unique developmental charts; learn when the average age is when a baby is able to do something and what the minimum and maximum age is. -Fill-in schedules; get insight into your baby's sleeping and crying behavior by filling in. Get an overview of your baby's teething schedule. -Unique insights into babies' development. -Practical and concise information From the authors of the number one bestselling book on infant mental development The Wonder Weeks. While The Wonder Weeks is all about babies ten leaps in the first 20 month, The Wonder Weeks Milestone Guide informs parents on other topics than the mental health explained in The Wonder Weeks. Together they are the most complete resources for parents to turn to. One single book with all the answers why babies do what they do... All parents want to know about baby's: -physical development -sleep -crying -diet -emotional development -stress -intelligence -health The Wonder Weeks Milestone Guide is already a bestseller in Europe and on great demand it's now translated in English

Author : Cynthia Franklin Ph.D.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780199831531
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Church Leader's Counseling Resource Book written by Cynthia Franklin Ph.D. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-in-one guide is designed to better equip clergy and the church leaders to meet their congregations' needs in a spiritually grounded and scientifically sound manner. Succinct, easy-to-read chapters summarize all a pastor needs to know about a given problem area, including its signs or symptoms, questions to ask, effective helping skills, and, most importantly, when to refer to a mental health professional. Synthesizing what research says about treatment approaches for mental health issues, this user-friendly reference is filled with guidelines, case scenarios, key points to remember, resources for further help, advice on integrating scripture and theology with the best available research, and tips on partnering with others to provide the best possible care for each church member. Each chapter is designed for quick lookup by problem area, empowering church leaders to understand and help meet the challenges facing the children, adults, families, and communities that they serve.

Author : Nicholas Humphrey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780387987200
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leaps of Faith written by Nicholas Humphrey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-06-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Elegant and literate" -THE TIMES OF LONDON "The kind of book that both skeptics and believers would do well to read"- SKEPTICAL INQUIRER "An urbane, original, convincing rebuttal of paranormal and supernatural notions" -NEW SCIENTIST "A lively, entertaining book... Humphrey has set himself a larger task than simply explaining why people believe in parapsychology: the task of explaining why it is irrational to believe in it."-NATURE

Author : Bryan Green
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781736084502
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Make the Leap written by Bryan Green and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to unlocking your potential isn't in training harder or doing more sophisticated workouts. It's in thinking better about your training. Think better, train better.Make the Leap provides athletes and coaches a step-by-step guide to thinking more effectively about all aspects of training. It begins with an explanation of what "leaps" are, why they happen, and the "Build, Leap, Sustain" Leap Cycle all athletes go through.It then breaks down, via 11 Optimal Training Principles, 4 mental model spotlights and numerous stories, visuals, and tactical suggestions, exactly how to think better about your training. Some of these topics include:- the importance of attitude and mindset- the Hidden Training Program and how to reveal it- systems vs purposeful practice and when to implement them- North Star goals vs Next Step goals, and how to set each effectively- the four types of mistakes and how to make them better- and many other topics, including the author's powerful Momentum ModelTwo-time National Coach of the Year Ken Reeves said of the book: "A mental running clinic in book form, Make the Leap allows an individualized approach for each person that reads the book. Put it next to your bed stand for that 15 minutes of reading every night. It has the potential to inspire and educate you each and every reading."Olympians, hall of fame coaches, and competitive runners all agree: this book will help you and your athletes think better, train better, and make the leap.

Author : Jeremy Bernstein
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674035410
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantum Leaps written by Jeremy Bernstein and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-10-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How-- and how pervasively-- quantum mechanics has entered the general culture is the subject of this book, an engaging, eclectic, and thought-provoking look at the curious, boundlessly fertile intersection of scientific thought and everyday life.

Author : Gregg Clunis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781546082798
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tiny Leaps, Big Changes written by Gregg Clunis and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve your goals and crush procrastination with these practical personal development strategies based on the hit podcast Tiny Leaps, Big Changes by Gregg Clunis. In today's world, we are constantly overloaded with positive messages, such as "follow your passion," or "dream big," that are supposed to spark change and accomplishments in our lives. But why doesn't anyone ever give practical advice on how exactly to achieve those lofty goals' Tiny Leaps, Big Changes explores the reality behind personal development-that all big changes come from the small decisions we make every day. Using scientific and psychological research, Gregg Clunis shows you what hidden factors drive our behavior and gives you the tools to form helpful, daily habits to accomplish your goals. After reading Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, you'll know how to crush procrastination, double your productivity, and lessen the gap between what you want for your life and how you get it.

Author : Lawrence E. Shapiro
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592577019
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Brain Games written by Lawrence E. Shapiro and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play that stimulates young minds. Play is the language that babies know best. Here, readers will find over 300 games to play with infants from one week to eighteen months old. Divided into games that stimulate cognitive, language, emotional, and social development, this book will delight parents and babies as it helps foster mental and physical growth. • Written by an internationally recognized authority on brain games for babies • No other book on infant play has as many games or is as effective in linking games with their mental and physical health benefits • Focused on helping parents teach their babies how to learn, rather than pushing them beyond their developmental level

Author : Bonnie L. Greenwell
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1684030781
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When Spirit Leaps written by Bonnie L. Greenwell and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it happens all at once or gradually over time, spiritual awakening is an experience that may be accompanied by great insight, ecstatic bliss, or a mystical infusion of light, love, and vision. But it can be an overwhelming experience, too, leaving those to whom it’s occurred searching for answers and understanding. Written by a transpersonal psychologist and non-dual teacher, this book will help you understand the phenomenon of spiritual awakening, and provide guidance and support for you on your spiritual journey. At the heart of most spiritual traditions is the understanding that we are one with all of existence. This realization, also known as spiritual awakening or spiritual emergence, can occur spontaneously, after years of spiritual practice, or through many other portals. Although awakening is often considered a purely positive experience, many people are not prepared for the ramifications of such a life-altering event. When your perception of yourself and reality has been altered, you may find yourself with more questions than answers. Where can you turn? Based on over thirty years of case studies, as well as the author’s own experiences, When Spirit Leaps explores the why and what of spiritual awakening, revealing how this phenomenon occurs across all traditions, and exploring the various ways it can happen. Including discussions on kundalini energy, meditation, yoga and qigong, breathwork, near-death experiences, and much more, this inspirational book offers companionship and practical solutions to common challenges along the spiritual path of awakening. With this book as your guide, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the process and different portals of awakening, and find comfort and support in the real-life stories of those who have experienced this shift in consciousness and faced its challenges. Most importantly, you’ll learn how you can embody this awakening and live joyfully and effectively without attachment to a personal sense of self, but as the oneness with all that is your true nature. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, this book will help you along the way.