Self-determination theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding the factors that promote motivation & healthy psychological & behavioral functioning In this authoritative work the codevelopers of the theory comprehensively examine SDT's conceptual underpinnings (including its six mini-theories) empirical evidence base & practical applications across the lifespan The volume synthesizes a vast body of research on how supporting--or thwarting--people's basic needs for competence relatedness & autonomy affects their development & well-being Chapters cover implications for practice & policy in education health care psychotherapy sport & the workplace ...

Essential guide for everything you need to know to keep relaxed through every day life Repackage of the phenomenally successful guide to dealing with nervous illness
- Self Help for Your Nerves This guide offers the most comprehensive insight & advice into coping with nervous stress Sufferers of nervous illness regard Self Help for Your Nerves as their bible
- many believe that if they had found it earlier they would have been saved years of unnecessary suffering Dr Claire Weekes looks at How the Nervous System Works What is Nervous Illness Common factors in the development of nervous illness Recurring Nervous Attacks Plus important chapters on depression sorrow guilt & disgrace obsessions sleeplessness confidence loneliness & agoraphobia The book also shows the Dr Claire Weekes method a practical programme on learning to take your place among people without fear

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Self-Hypnosis Made Easy gives the reader the skills to train themselves into deep hypnotic trances getting ride of negative thoughts & behaviours & improving any aspect of their life that they want to change Discover how hypnosis can help you stop smoking eliminate phobias reduce weight overcome illness sleep better
- & more 224 pages Austin Valerie
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In Ancient Greece when the philosopher Socrates was asked to sum up what all philosophical commandments could be reduced to he replied Know yourself' Self-knowledge matters so much because it is only on the basis of an accurate sense of who we are that we can make reliable decisions
- particularly around love & work This book takes us on a journey into our deepest most elusive selves & arms us with a set of tools to understand our characters properly We come away with a newly clarified sense of who we are what we need to watch out for when making decisions & what our priorities & potential might be
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Cartoonist Sina Grace returns to his slice-of-life roots with the most personal & intimate work he&s done since 2012&s Not My Bag Taking over a decade&s worth of rarely-seen strips essays & new material readers will get an uncompromising look at the journey Grace has taken to living his dream loving himself & trying to grow up Introduction by Jeff Lemire! The book

Includes:: exclusive conversations with Ryan O& Connell & Colleen Green Over 80 pages of new & never-before-released stories by Sina Grace

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The self as a subject is one of the most fascinating & fruitful of artistic enterprises From the 15th century to today this collection brings together some of the best examples of self-portraiture to explore the genre's evolution over the centuries as well as the enduring questions of selfhood & self-representation that have besieged 96 pages Rebel Ernst ...

Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants herbs fruits nuts mushrooms seaweeds & shellfish this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep some native plants some escapes from ancient gardens & all delicious Most of these foods are within easy reach
- however you've got to know what you're looking for & where to go & when Clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome & natural food store all for free Hints on how to prepare & eat your foraged bounty are also included along with advice on seasonality
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Fascinating' Guardian Brilliant' Evening Standard Electrifying' Financial Times So interesting I literally couldn't put it down' Sunday Times We live in the age of the individual We are supposed to be slim prosperous happy extroverted & popular This is our culture's image of the perfect self We see this person everywhere in advertising in the press all over social media We're told that to be this person you just have to follow your dreams that our potential is limitless that we are the source of our own success But this model of the perfect self can be extremely dangerous People are suffering under the torture of this impossible fantasy Unprecedented social pressure is leading to increases in depression & suicide Where does this ideal come from? Why is it so powerful? Is there any way to break its spell? To answer these questions Selfie by Will Storr takes us from the shores of Ancient Greece through the Christian Middle Ages to the self-esteem evangelists of 1980s California the rise of narcissism & the selfie generation & right up to the era of hyper-individualistic neoliberalism in which we live now It tells the extraordinary story of the person we all know so intimately
- our self As featured on Russell Brand's Under The Skin podcast
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Self monopod that is ideal for sports & action shots eg for filming yourself when skiing 2in 1 system for 14 inch threads & Go Pro cameras The telescopic pole is extendable up to 90 cm & ideal for situations where additional height is necessary to capture the desired images eg at action recordings concerts for difficult-to-capture subjects or group pictures Completely new perspectives are possible with this self monopod Connection for all cameras with a tripod thread eg action cameras or digital cameras & Go Pro connection Non-slip foam grip with a hand strap & snap hook for a firm & secure grip Can also be used as a tripod extension ...

Sing like a pro create your own music videos & become a star with Selfie Mic! Featuring an adjustable selfie stick with working microphone earpiece & free app Selfie Mic means that you can sing lip sync & perform to thousands of your favourite songs & create music videos on your own or with friends Selfie Mic features a free bonus Star Maker app with 1000 tokens to spend on your favourite tracks Whether you’re a rock chic or pop diva the Star Ma Ker app features songs made famous by Justin Bieber Ariana Grande Taylor Swift Little Mix Ed Sheeran & more so there’s plenty to choose from Once you’ve chosen your song you can select cool effects & filters then you’re ready to record Once you’ve recorded your Selfie Mic music video you can share with family & friends Are you ready to rock the mic? Sing record & share! Create your own music videos Sing lip sync & perform to thousands of hit songs Selfie Mic features an adjustable selfie stick with karaoke microphone earpiece & free Star Maker app Free Star Maker app features songs made famous by Justin Bieber Taylor Swift Ariana Grande Little Mix Ed Sheeran & more! Exclusive code for 1000 in-app music tokens inside your pack The Selfie Mic can be used with a device up to 85mm in width (cover included) ...