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Alert.
Provides an excellent overview of the topic of alertness and discusses how it can be used to make better decisions and take action in a fast-changing world. It is written by Daniel Goleman, who world-renowned expert on emotional intelligence.
Provides a practical guide to improving your attention and focus. It is written by Edward Hallowell, who leading expert on ADHD and attention disorders.
Provides a historical overview of emergency warnings, from the early days of fire bells and town criers to the modern era of digital alerts. It explores the social, cultural, and technological factors that have shaped the development of emergency warnings, and how they have been used to protect populations from disasters.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the science of alertness and attention. It covers topics such as the neurophysiology of attention, the effects of sleep deprivation and fatigue, and the impact of stress on attention.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the science of alertness and performance. It covers topics such as the neurophysiology of alertness, the effects of sleep deprivation and fatigue, and the impact of stress on performance.
Offers practical advice on how to improve alertness and focus. It covers topics such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
Provides a mindfulness-based approach to managing anxiety. It is written by Susan M. Orsillo, who clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher.
Discusses the importance of positive emotions and how they can help you succeed in life. It is written by Shawn Achor, who happiness researcher and lecturer.
Discusses the importance of self-acceptance and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life. It is written by Brené Brown, who research professor and author.
Discusses the importance of vulnerability and how it can help you live a more courageous life. It is written by Brené Brown, who research professor and author.
Provides a framework for personal and professional success. It is written by Stephen R. Covey, who world-renowned author and speaker.
Discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and how it can help you succeed in life. It is written by Daniel Goleman, who world-renowned expert on emotional intelligence.
Provides an introduction to mindfulness and how it can help you reduce stress and live a more mindful life. It is written by Mark Williams, Danny Penman, and Jon Kabat-Zinn, who are all leading experts on mindfulness.
Discusses the science of habits and how you can change them. It is written by Charles Duhigg, who Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
Memoir about one woman's year-long experiment in happiness. It is written by Gretchen Rubin, who happiness researcher and author.
Guide to happiness based on the teachings of the Dalai Lama. It is written by the Dalai Lama XIV and Howard C. Cutler, who psychiatrist.
Conversation between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu about happiness. It is written by the Dalai Lama XIV and Desmond Tutu, who Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Memoir about Viktor Frankl's experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. It is written by Viktor E. Frankl, who psychiatrist and philosopher.
Guide to personal and spiritual growth. It is written by M. Scott Peck, who psychiatrist and author.
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