Do you sabotage your own happiness & success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life? The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy confident healthier & more successful person. Dr Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind & then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can:
- Recognise how your mind is working
- Understand & manage your emotions & thoughts
- Manage yourself & become the person you would like to be The Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts & principles which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself & give you the skills for example to remove anxiety have confidence & choose your emotions. The book will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your mind works & how you can manage it. It will also help you to identify what is holding you back or preventing you from having a happier & more successful life. Each chapter explains different aspects of how you function & highlights key facts for you to underst&. There are also exercises for you to work with. By undertaking these exercises you will see immediate improvements in your daily living & over time you will develop emotional skills & practical habits that will help you to become the person that you want to be & live the life that you want to live.


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On 2nd June 2009 two men knocked on the door bringing with them the news that our 19-year old son Cyrus had been killed that morning by an IED whilst serving with 2 Rifles in Afghanistan instantly destroying our family as we knew it. I had three sons a job as a manager in a day centre for people with acquired brain injuries & in an instant that changed forever. People ask me how Ive coped; my answer was that I wrote it all down for fear of losing that too & also to try & make sense of what had happened. The process of madness continues to be part of my new normal. I now have a new life which Im trying desperately to come to terms with & words from Cyrus last letter help give me the strength to do so. Proceeds from this book will help support SSAFA the Soldiers Sailors Airmen & Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help. SSAFA is the UKs oldest Armed Forces charity. They provide practical help & assistance to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served even if it was only for a single day. SSAFA is there for them & their families wherever they are. Each year the charity supports more than 50 000 people in the Armed Forces community. The unfailing bravery dedication & commitment from these men & women deserve a lifetime of support. ...

Antique yet up-to-the-minute familiar yet unrecognizable outwardly urban but quintessentially rural conservative yet path-breaking China is a land of mesmerizing & eye-opening contradictions. Damian Harper Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 11 intrepid authors 198 maps 76 temples & monasteries 100s of noodle spots Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Hong Kong & Beijing pull-out map Special Great Wall feature Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background ...

Three thousand years of Chinese history in an accessible & authoritative single volume. Despite the recent rise of China to a position of dominance on the world economic stage Chinese history remains an elusive subject. Yet it is this vast narrative of appalling loss superhuman endeavour & incredible invention that has made China the superpower it is today. From the dawn of legend to the succession of great dynasties from Confucius to Chairman Mao & from the clamour of revolution to the lure of slick capitalism John Keay takes the reader on a sweeping tour through Chinese history. This is a definitive & indispensable account of a country set to play a major part in our future. ...

Chinas attractions are diverse & dazzling. Whether you are visiting the cities of Beijing Shanghai or Guangzhou taking a trip to the Great Wall & the terracotta warriors of Xian following the Silk Road cruising the Yangtze or sampling authentic Chinese cuisine your days will be well filled. This Way China" spotlights the countrys stunning natural beauty & rich culture from winding rivers & chiselled mountain peaks to the bustle of Hong Kong & Macau or the temples of Tibet." ...

China's transformation in the last few decades has been perhaps the most remarkable
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Sixteen of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in China. A serious water pollution incident occurs once every two-to-three days. China's breakneck growth causes great concern about its global environmental impacts as others look to China as a source for possible future solutions to climate change. But how are Chinese people really coming to grips with environmental problems? This book provides access to otherwise unknown stories of environmental activism & forms the first real-life account of China & its environmental tensions. ' China & the Environment' provides a unique report on the experiences of participatory politics that have emerged in response to environmental problems rather than focusing only on macro-level ecological issues & their elite responses. Featuring previously untranslated short interviews extracts from reports & other translated primary documents the authors argue that going green in China isn't just about carbon targets & energy policy; China's grassroots green defenders are helping to change the country for the better. ...

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning.

Includes:: a city map of Beijing & a comprehensive index. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. The map scale is 1: 4 000 000.


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China: a vast country embracing a dizzying array of landscapes cultures & languages. With this book you'll discover the people not just the place. Endear yourself to your hosts through their own unique languages. With a culture section to enlighten you on food festivals & more there's nothing left but to get out there & start talking! Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical & social words & phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals & discover their culture
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Part Medical Thriller Part Governmental Expose & Part Nutrition Manual. Dr. Campbell issues a stark warning against the imminent Atkins Backlash". This is NOT a diet book. Consumers are bombarded with conflicting messages regarding health & nutrition; the market is flooded with popular titles like " The Atkins Diet" & " The South Beach Diet". Dr. Campbell cuts through the haze of misinformation & delivers an insightful message to anyone living with cancer diabetes heart disease obesity & those concerned with the effect of ageing. Dr. Campbell challenges the validity of these low-carb fad diets & issues a startling warning to their followers. " The New York Times" has recognised the study (" China-Oxford-Cornell Diet & Health Project") as the " Grand Prix of epidemiology" & the "most comprehensive large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet & the risk of developing disease"." ...