Feeling Good: The Science of Well-Being
Author: C Robert Cloninger
All human beings have spontaneous needs for happiness, self-understanding, and love. In Feeling Good: The Science of Well Being, psychiatrist Robert Cloninger describes a way to coherent living that satisfies these strong basic needs through growth in the uniquely human gift of self-awareness. The scientific findings that led Dr. Cloninger to expand his own views in a stepwise manner during 30 years of research and clinical experience are clearly presented so that readers can consider the validity of his viewpoint for themselves. The principles of well-being are based on a non-reductive scientific paradigm that integrates findings from all the biomedical and psychosocial sciences. Reliable methods are described for measuring human thought and social relationships at each step along the path of self-aware consciousness. Practical mental exercises for stimulating the growth of self-awareness are also provided. The methods are supported by data from brain imaging, genetics of personality, and longitudinal biopsychosocial studies.
Feeling Good: The Science of Well-Being will be of value to anyone involved in the sciences of the mind or the treatment of mental disorders. It will also interest theologians, philosophers, social scientists, and lay readers because it provides contemporary scientific concepts and language for addressing the perennial human questions about being, knowledge, and conduct.
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Reviewer: Diana Marta, BSN, RN (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: In the age-old debate of mind vs. body, which route is the true one to well-being? This is the question posed by the author as he attempts to integrate the disciplines of biomedical and psychosocial theory into a single, though complex, path to self-awareness and ultimately well-being. The work is based on the author's 30 years of research and clinical practice.
Purpose: Although many have attempted to explain how to attain happiness, none have done such a thorough scientific study incorporating psychology, philosophy, biology, sociology, and genetics. In an age where material goods have often failed to bring such happiness, the author gives hope and reinforces the promise that much of what an individual seeks in within him.
Audience: This book will be of interest to a wide variety of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and sociologists, philosophers, and virtually anyone serving mental health clients. However, its complexity will realistically limit that audience to those wanting to delve in great depth into the theory of well-being and the contingent controversy between biomedical and psychosocial approaches. Despite its complexity, the book also shares some of the same goals as today's more simplistic self-help books. For those who can stay with it, it is quite a cleverly presented theory and, clearly, the author has extensive experience as both a researcher and a clinician.
Features: Having expressed his desire to explore all the disciplines that in any way relate to the pursuit of well-being and his strong argument that mind and body cannot be separated, the author welcomes criticism and feedback on his work, which he suggests will guide him in refining his theories. I find this and his acknowledgement that it took him several false starts to complete this book quite refreshing and unusual in the academic arena. The detail and degree to which he examines all the contributing theories may be off-putting to some readers.
Assessment: This is a complex book with a very simple goal: to better integrate the sciences of the mind and body into a path to better self-awareness and well-being. It is a major contribution to the literature and a refreshing approach to the subject. What particularly resonated with me was the issue of intuition and how individuals must know and trust their own instincts before they can find their own path.
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Bridal Hair
Author: Pat Dixon
Written by Pat Dixon, the internationally acclaimed expert within the world of bridal hair, this hardback book is an essential guide to dressing bridal hair. Packed with everything you need to know to offer a comprehensive bridal hair and beauty service - from helping your bride to choose her dress, head-dress and flowers, to co-ordinating this with a style that suits her hair type and texture - this book is a 'must-have' text for all professional hairdressers and students. Techniques, from the basic to the more complicated, are all illustrated in our easy to follow step-by-steps which fulfil much of the NVQ Level 2 and 3 criteria. The bridal style gallery will provide you and your bride with inspiration, whatever her hair length and there is also a selection of romantic styles for seasonal and themed weddings plus hints and tips on working with flowers, veils and hats. In fact everything you need to know to ensure that your bridal clients get exactly the look they want on their wedding day.
Table of Contents:
| Foreword | v | |
| Acknowledgements | vi | |
| Introduction | 1 | |
| Consultation | 2 | |
| Head-dresses | 4 | |
| Flowers | 10 | |
| Veils | 12 | |
| Hats | 14 | |
| Bouquets | 16 | |
| Accessories | 18 | |
| Dress rehearsal | 20 | |
| Bridesmaids | 22 | |
| Maids of honour | 24 | |
| Bride's mother & bridegroom | 25 | |
| The big day | 26 | |
| Bridal style gallery - 34 romantic looks | 29 | |
| Step-by-steps - 14 easy-to-follow techniques | 63 | |
| Iris | 64 | |
| Blossom | 66 | |
| Lavender | 70 | |
| Crystal | 76 | |
| Tulip | 80 | |
| Hellena | 84 | |
| Daisy | 86 | |
| Gypsy | 90 | |
| Aries | 92 | |
| Mimosa | 94 | |
| Rose | 98 | |
| Lily | 102 | |
| Genessa | 108 | |
| Ivy | 114 | |
| Seasonal & themed wedding styles | 117 | |
| Spring | 118 | |
| Summer | 120 | |
| Autumn | 122 | |
| Winter | 124 | |
| Medieval | 126 | |
| Classical | 128 | |
| Traditional | 130 | |
| Modern | 132 | |
| Back to the future | 134 |
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