psychology

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Psycho kitty

tips for solving your cat's "crazy" behavior
2008
Presents techniques, including play therapy, positive reinforcement, and territory adjustments, for resolving problematic feline behavior, such as litter box problems, aggression, furniture scratching, and other idiosyncratic habits.

Being a dog

following the dog into the world of smell
2016
Animal researcher Alexandra Horowitz unpakcs the mystery of a dog's nose-view, and the incredible ways they put it to use.

How to win friends and influence people for teen girls

The author provides helpful advice to teenage girls on topics relating to peer pressure, gossip, commitment, and friendships with both boys and girls.

Girlhood

essays
Contains essays by author Melissa Febos about the forces that shape girls and the women they become, and examines how aspects of the patriarchy influence the concept of girlhood.

Aftermath

a firefighter's life
"Who doesn't rush to the window when a fire truck rushes by? Bryan Ratushniak, has spent a thirty-two-year career working on the busiest fire trucks in Canada and has detailed his adventures in this memoir. The book details the emotional damage inflicted by the horrors of the job and how the author came out the other side more or less in one piece. Ratushniak shares the ups and downs of balancing home and professional life while trying to hold onto his sanity"--OCLC.

A still quiet place for athletes

mindfulness skills for achieving peak performance & finding flow in sports & life
2018
"Based on her . . . "Still Quiet Place" mindfulness program, holistic physician, mindfulness coach, and long-time athlete Amy Saltzman provides practical, step-by-step exercises and skills to help both sports enthusiasts and professional athletes cultivate present-moment awareness, find flow, and reach peak performance in sports and life. Readers will also find tools for dealing with sports-related issues such as injury, being cut from the team, and conflict with teammates and coaches"--Provided by publisher.

13 things strong kids do

think big, feel good, act brave
2021
". . . addresses the challenges facing middle grade students in today's world, offering relatable, graphics-complemented advice on developing healthy mental habits for fulfilling personal potential"--Provided by publisher.

The teen girl's anxiety survival guide

10 ways to conquer anxiety & feel your best
2021
"Teen girls are facing more pressure than ever before, putting them at greater risk for developing full-blown anxiety disorders. In this . . . book, [the author] . . . offers ten . . . skills specifically designed to help teen girls cope with anxious thoughts and feelings in healthy ways"--Provided by publisher.

A killer by design

murderers, mindhunters, and my quest to decipher the criminal mind
2021
"A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and development of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, written by the pioneering forensic nurse who transformed the way the FBI studies, profiles, and catches serial killers"--.

Fans

how watching sports makes us happier, healthier, and more understanding
2021
"Research into sports fandom makes the sometimes counterintuitive case for why being a fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in our society"--Provided by publisher.

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