psychology

" In [this book], you'll learn how to: accept yourself for who you are; be more respectful and maintain healthy, wholesome relationships with those around you; set yourself on the path to success; value your life experiences and use them to your advantage; discover and define the values that are most important to you; cope with changes as they come; build stronger relationships with your siblings, parents, and grandparents; practice self-care because it's NOT just for girls; and so much more!"--from Amazon.

". . . An autism diagnosis in midlife enabled Joanne Limburg to finally make sense of why her emotional expression, social discomfort and presentation had always marked her as an outsider. Eager to discover other women who had been misunderstood in their time, she writes a series of wide-ranging letters to four 'weird sisters' from history, addressing topics including autistic parenting, social isolation, feminism, the movement for disability rights and the appalling punishments that have been meted out over centuries to those deemed to fall short of the norm . . ."--Provided by publisher.

The author argues that women have been taught from an early age to play it safe and not take risks making them afraid to fail and discusses practices that can help to override this ingrained training and be more brave.

"From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, The Beginner's Dog Training Guide has everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy canine companion. Choose the right dog breed for you and then keep your dog healthy by understanding their exercise, diet, and grooming needs. Follow clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations to learn every aspect of owning and training a dog, from basic obedience to advanced tricks. Expert advice accompanied by over 800 clear photographs provide a user-friendly visual guide to training your dog, by showing you exactly what to do. Filled with tips and tricks, this book will help you become the owner of a well-behaved, healthy, and happy dog!"--Provided by publisher.

Charlie, a boy with autism, describes what his life is like with his twin sister Callie, who does not have autism, and explains how water--whether in a pool, a tub, or in the aquarium--is like a warm hug, which settles him down and calms his mind, allowing him to focus and cope.

"Follows a pack of wolves at Yellowstone National Park and domestic dogs including the author's own pets, and describes their capacity for perception, thought, and emotion"--OCLC.

"Hover Less, Teach More shows educators how to deconstruct their beliefs when it comes to teaching, think further about developing more meaningful relationships with students, and how to plan their lessons differently to focus on executing instruction more effectively"--.