From the hosts of the popular podcast, a handbook for understanding the way you're wired—and using that knowledge for greater happiness.Get past superficial markers of identity and discover the full makings of your personality type with this interactive guide to hacking your mind and uncovering your true self. Recognizing all aspects of who you really are will improve your confidence, compassion, decision-making process, and success.Written by the hosts of th...

Explore the overlooked life of Tiun Chhang-miâ, the Taiwanese woman behind the nineteenth century's most accomplished missionary, George Leslie Mackay.Tiun Chhang-miâ (1860?-1925), a Fujian-Taiwanese girl also known as Minnie Mackay, was a key figure in nineteenth century Canadian-Taiwanese relations and the first local woman to marry a Christian missionary, George Leslie Mackay. This biography tracks Tiun’s history from being a child bride to a heroine devoted to ...

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This unique volume reports on the largest long-term preventive intervention study ever conducted with children at risk for serious violence and poor life outcomes. From first through 10th grade, Fast Track provided multicomponent interventions to support children, families, and schools in achieving positive social, emotional, and academic outcomes. The book explores the developmental processes associated with early aggression, describes how each component of FastTrack was ...

This collection offers a thoughtfully curated selection of landmark works that exemplify the richness and diversity of American literature. Spanning multiple genres, eras, and perspectives, these masterpieces illuminate the complexities of the American experience, tracing the nation's cultural evolution and its enduring contributions to the world of literature. The collection includes foundational texts like Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, whose exploration of obsession and humanity's place ...

This unique collection is created for all the dreamers of great adventure, for the heroes at heart, for the believers in honor and justice. This pocket library of action and ultimate adventure includes the greatest classics of the genre. You can choose to experience the thrill of a chase, the discovery of a treasure or lost civilization, the furor of a sea battle or a sword fight - at any time that suits you. The edition includes: The Count Of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) Treasure Island...

In '50 American Classics,' readers are invited to traverse the vast and varied landscape of American literature through a meticulously curated selection of works that encompass a broad array of literary styles and themes. This anthology brings together the voices of quintessential American authors who have shaped the nation's literary heritage. From the transcendental musings of Thoreau to the exquisite narratives of Wharton and Chopin's proto-feminist critiques, each piece provides a uniq...

Embark on a thrilling literary journey with '20 American Adventure Classics,' a meticulously curated anthology that captures the essence of exploration, danger, and discovery. Spanning a rich tapestry of styles, from the raw naturalism of Jack London to the philosophical musings of Henry David Thoreau, this collection encapsulates the rugged spirit of American adventure literature. Whether it is the high-seas escapades, the perilous wilderness tales, or the bold narratives of frontier life...

The Explorer's Library: 60 Adventure Classics is a sweeping anthology that transports readers into the thrilling realms of uncharted territories, high seas, and mysterious islands. With an unparalleled range of literary styles—from the gripping realism of Joseph Conrad to the fantastical voyages of Jules Verne—this collection showcases the rich diversity and timeless appeal of adventure literature. Standout stories include exhilarating sea tales, perilous expeditions, heroic quests, and ab...

Given that touch and touching is so central to everyday embodied existence, why has it been largely ignored by social scientists for so long? What is the place of touch in our mixed spaces of sociality, work, domesticity, recreation, creativity or care? What conceptual resources and academic languages can we reach towards when approaching tactile activities and somatic experiences through the body? How is this tactile landscape gendered? How is touch becoming revisited and revalidated in l...