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Author
Publisher
Transworld Digital
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
It is the most complex and mysterious object in the universe. Covered by a dull grey membrane, it resembles a gigantic, convoluted fungus. Its inscrutability has captivated scientists, philosophers and artists for centuries. It is, of course, the human brain. With the help of science we can now begin to understand the extraordinary complexity of the brain's circuits: we can see which nerve cells generate electricity as we fall in love, tell a lie...
2) Stay strong
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Publisher
Bolinda audio
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Heartbreak, insecurity, regret, embarrassment, jealousy, humiliation, guilt, shame, rejection and betrayal. It?s impossible to live fully without experiencing life?s least desirable emotions. They are a fact of life - what it means to be human - and yet these feelings carry immense stigma and shame, and have the power to permanently affect our quality of life. They don?t have to. All it takes is some unusual thinking. Feeling pain is unavoidable,...
3) Stuff that sucks: a teen's guide to accepting what you can't change and committing to what you can
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Series
Publisher
Instant Help
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Sometimes everything sucks. This unique, illustrated guide will help you move past negative thoughts and feelings and discover what truly matters to you. If you struggle with negative thoughts and emotions, you should know that your pain is real. No one should try to diminish it. Sometimes stuff really does suck and we have to acknowledge it. Worry, sadness, loneliness, anger, and shame are big and important, but they can also get in the way of what...
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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"Sometimes I feel sad. Sometimes it's because I've lost something. Or because I'm hurt. Other times I don't know why I feel sad. I just do. Feeling sad is, unfortunately, a part of everyone's life, and there's not always an easy fix. This touching book helps explain to children aged 5+ that they're not alone in feeling this way, and is especially useful for children who struggle to express their feelings."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Bolinda audio
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
In today?s uncertain world we are all susceptible to crises of confidence. In these difficult times, it is easy to retreat into ourselves in an effort to hide from the negativity and block out the world around us. Renowned psychologist Gael Lindenfield offers simple strategies that will allow you to step back and refuel so that you can regain a sense of balance and control. Filled with practical and easy-to-follow advice, you will learn how to come...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Life
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Accessible psychotherapy to put us back in touch with our emotions, from the Mental Health Consultant to Mad Men In this practical and fascinating new account of psychological suffering, pioneering psychotherapist Hilary Jacobs Hendel shows that we should focus not on cognitive behavioural therapy or medication, but on our emotions. We were all taught that our thoughts affect our emotions, but in truth it is largely the other way around: we have to...
Author
Publisher
Instant Help
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Let's face it: life gives you plenty of reasons to get angry, sad, scared, and frustrated-and those feelings are okay. But sometimes it can feel like your emotions are taking over, spinning out of control with a mind of their own. To make matters worse, these overwhelming emotions might be interfering with school, causing trouble in your relationships, and preventing you from living a happier life. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens is...
Author
Publisher
Wellcome Collection
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Happiness is one of life's greatest mysteries. But what even is happiness? Why does it mean so many different things to different people? And how can we actually be happier? Drawing on decades of experience in crime writing, self-help and intensely curious observation of other people, Sophie Hannah sets out to solve the mystery. She lines up her cast of suspects and expert witnesses from ancient philosophers to modern self-help gurus, scientists to...
Author
Publisher
Thorsons
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
From the world-renowned authority and internationally bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person, comes an indispensable guide for the significant number of parents who are unusually attuned to their children.The Highly Sensitive Parent is the only book of its kind, written specifically for parents who think deeply about every issue affecting their kids, experiencing strong emotions as a result, and face unique stressors that do not impact...
10) Ruby?s worry
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Series
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children's bookshelves. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment, read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher.
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Series
Boy Who Grew Dragons volume 4
Publisher
Piccadilly Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Eleven-year-old Tomas has a secret friend like no other: Flicker, a dragon with glittering eyes and scales that flicker from fiery orange to ruby red. But Tomas is also having to get used to Flicker being away, now that his dragon's home is back in the frosty North. Adventure is never far away for Tomas, though - as he finds out when another dragon hatches on the dragonfruit tree at the bottom of the garden, a dragon who quite quickly decides he is...
12) Chain of gold
Author
Series
The Last Hours volume 1
Publisher
Walker Books
Language
English
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Chain of Gold is a Shadowhunters novel. Cordelia Carstairs is a Shadowhunter, a warrior trained since childhood to battle demons. When her father is accused of a terrible crime, she and her brother travel to Edwardian London in the hope of preventing the family?s ruin. Cordelia?s mother wants to marry her off, but Cordelia is determined to be a hero rather than a bride. Soon Cordelia encounters childhood friends James and Lucie Herondale and is drawn...
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English
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Children have strong feeling and they can't always handle them very well. Perfect for sharing, How Are You Feeling Today? is packed with fun, imaginative ways to help children understand and cope with a whole range of different emotions. This delightful book gives parents the tools they need to help their child deal with those feelings - without it all ending in tears! A great dip-in book where children can choose a feeling that relates to them and...
Author
Publisher
Piccadilly Press
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
It's been almost a year since Sila's mum travelled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States. The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to bear. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months...
Author
Publisher
Bluebird
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
'We had our hardships, and there were times that we didn?t have a lot of food and didn?t have a lot of money. But that didn?t stop me having the time of my life.' Making It is an inspirational memoir about beating the odds and turning things around even when it all seems hopeless. In this book, Jay shares the details of his life, from his childhood growing up sheltered and innocent on a council estate in Hackney, to his adolescence when he was introduced...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollinsChildren?sBooks
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Here you can listen to six fantastic park adventures, performed by Jim Broadbent.Percy the park keeper works hard looking after the park and his animal friends who live there. But Percy still likes to find time for some fun and games. And of course in Percy?s Park there?s always time for a story?This fantastic collection brings together six entertaining adventures:The Secret Path (Text copyright ♭ Nick Butterworth 1994)The Rescue Party (Text copyright...
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