Títulos em Profissionais e Acadêmicos

Een unieke inkijk in de wereld van een kinderpsycholoog en haar cliënten. Met voorwoord en nawoord ingelezen door de auteur zelf. Een bezoek aan de psycholoog, voor velen blijft het een grote stap. Via de verhalen in dit boek krijg je als lezer een waardevolle blik op de verborgen worstelingen van cliënten, terwijl Wendy de Pree je met meer dan 25 jaar ervaring als kinderpsycholoog op een authentieke en warme manier meeneemt in haar praktijk. Of het nu het gevolg is van een aangeboren kwetsbaarheid, een heftig temperament of een onderliggend trauma.

Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine, Rupert Everett, Tina Brown, Freya Stark and many more, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our famously unpredictable weather. Picnics, it turns out, spark strong opinions. HRH Princess Margaret insisted on having hers at a proper table, while the indefatigable John Julius Norwich enjoyed 147 picnics over seven weeks in the Sahara. In stark contrast, writer James Lees-Milne simply loathed them.

यह पुस्तक धीरूभाई की जीवनी नहीं है ना ही उनके अमीर बनने या बिजनिस का इतना बड़ा साम्राज्य खड़ा करने की कहानी है. यह पुस्तक है उन अंतर्दृष्टियों के बारे में जो धीरूभाई ने इस पुस्तक के लेखक ए.जी. कृष्णमूर्ती के साथ साझा की थीं. ए. जी. कृष्णमूर्ती और धीरूभाई का लम्बा साथ रहा. यह 15 धीरूभाईज़्म हमें उस अनोखे व्यक्ति के सोचने की प्रक्रिया और दर्शन के बारे में बताते हैं जो भारत का सबसे बड़ा आंतरप्रेन्योर साबित हुआ. आज के स्टार्ट आप के दौर में एक ज़रूरी पुस्तक.

When I retired from my career as a federal attorney I no longer required my top secret clearance, but I did need something to do. My first morning in retirement I was checking "Volunteers Wanted" ads when the sidewalk before my house erupted with kids. It was 9 a.m. and they were going to the school across the street. I had always been at work when it opened, but I was seeing them now and was amazed at how joyous and free they were. On impulse I asked the principal if she could use a volunteer, and she appointed me assistant kindergarten teacher.

From electric cars to Mars colonization, Elon Musk is redefining the future with his groundbreaking ventures. But who is the man behind these revolutionary ideas, and what drives him to tackle humanity's biggest challenges? Is he a visionary genius, or a relentless risk-taker pushing the limits of what's possible? This audiobook dives into the world of Elon Musk, exploring his journey, innovations, and the controversies that follow him. In a Nutshell delivers a compelling narrative that encapsulates Musk's bold ambitions, providing all the essential details in a concise, easy-to-listen format.

It is virtually impossible to turn on CNN, read the Wall Street Journal, go to a hospital, attend a university, or browse a bookstore without encountering a sea of Indian names and faces. In her new book, author and journalist Meenakshi Ahamed provides fascinating portraits of the Indian Americans at the forefront of the wave of Indian success stories.

“As a creature of American fiction, the successful business executive is often not a pleasant person. Sacrificing friends, family, love, and principles in his lust for success, he is depicted as outwardly brutal, inwardly empty, having killed off even his capacity for joy. Rich, powerful, alone at the top."

Gabrielle takes us on a captivating journey of self-discovery and transformation in this powerful sequel that picks up where All This Healing is Killing Me leaves off. We travel with Gabrielle from the lush farmlands of Puerto Rico to the desert landscapes of New Mexico, from the vibrant streets of Guatemala to the bustling metropolis of New York City, as she encounters unexpected mystical experiences and mental health challenges.

Dive into the extraordinary life of Ibn Sina, a true polymath whose contributions to medicine, philosophy, psychology, and astronomy have left an indelible mark on the world. "Father of Modern Medicine: Ibn Sina" is an engaging and educational journey designed for young listeners aged 8-12, celebrating the brilliance and curiosity of one of history's greatest minds.

Experts agree on the value of genetic testing when there is a family history of disease, or if the patient has an illness frequently caused by a mutation. Knowing the disease mutation lets family members find out if they have it too and need preventive care. The book explains that doctors can order tests with genetic counseling at relatively low cost and how this will help them prescribe preventive actions, make earlier diagnoses, and get better outcomes.

Immerse yourself in the serene and reflective world of Walden by Henry David Thoreau, narrated by Gary Middleton. This timeless literary classic chronicles Thoreau’s two years living in a simple cabin near Walden Pond, exploring themes of self-reliance, nature, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Through his philosophical insights and poetic descriptions of the natural world, Thoreau invites readers to reflect on the essentials of existence and the beauty of simplicity.

Dave Portnoy's unpredictable rise to fame and fortune didn't happen overnight. And as Barstool's Kevin Clancy explained, "It'll never happen again." From handing out newspapers alone in a dirty subway station, to selling his digital media company for half a billion dollars, and then buying it back for $1, Portnoy's twenty-year, controversy-filled Barstool Sports adventure is one you have to hear to believe.

無一文から２兆円企業へ――ドン・キホーテを成功に導いた「運」の極意。三十四期連続で増収増益を成し遂げ、売上二兆円のドン・キホーテ。無一文から日本を代表する創業経営者へ――

When arrived Texas in 1969, Durga Agrawal marked the beginning of a journey that eventually would lead him into the world of manufacturing, not in his native India, but rather in the go-for-broke atmosphere of the energy capital of the world.

The story of John B. King Jr.’s inspiring path to President Obama’s Cabinet begins the day that his mother died. He insisted on going to school that day, knowing he would find comfort in his classroom. As he navigated living alone with a father dying from undiagnosed Alzheimer’s, it was public school teachers who saved his life. King’s teachers believed in him and saw his potential. They made school a safe, supportive, and engaging place where King could be a kid despite the challenges at home.

Doctors coming out of training have no idea what awaits them as they enter the medical job market. Multiple medical practices, many which are now taken over by private equity companies, are run by doctors who put profit and ego ahead of the care and well-being of patients. This shocking memoir spans over two decades and exposes the greed and corruption of working in multiple practice settings in various states across the US as a physician employer, employee, and independent contractor.

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Growing up in small-town Texas, Jason Felts dreamed of being in Hollywood. He made his way to California, started his own production company at twenty-three, was named to Variety's "Top 10 to Watch" list, rubbed elbows with famous faces daily, and rose quickly to build and lead a multi-million dollar entertainment company for Virgin, one of the world's most respected brands—so why did he walk away at such a young age?

A girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is replaced by a changeling. A woman is haunted each month by the same four chords of a single song. In neurology, illness is inextricably linked with narrative, the clues to unraveling these mysteries hidden in both the details of a patient's story and the tells of their body.