In the future, the American government establishes the Dept. of Reproductive Management to evaluate and approve a citizen's right to have children. Any family created without a government permit is declared illegal and is mercilessly hunted, arrested, and often, killed. Their illegal children are sent to reeducation centers where department-approved classes can ensure their distorted views are not passed on.For 16-year-old Maggie Ward, growing up in one of these centers is all she's ever known. But after learning her brother is secretly being trained as a Remo - government agent that violently breaks up illegal families - she concocts a plan to escape.With the help of a tech-savvy illegal, they locate the Resistance and finally learn their parents' identities. The truth is more disturbing than they could have imagined. Dark government conspiracies, unstable Resistance members, and a dangerous cross-country journey collide as Maggie races to keep the secrets of her past from destroying her future.
Whether it manifests itself as worry, fear, rumination, obsession, compulsion, or shyness, anxiety is everywhere, and it causes no end of trouble for just about all of us. But at its core, anxiety serves an important purpose: to neutralize uncomfortable ambiguities. This book begins with a whirlwind tour of anxiety: what causes it, what we think about it, and what it might look like. Then the book looks at some of the approaches to treating anxiety and poses an intriguing question: What if you don't need to get rid of anxiety in order to live a terrific life? Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong approaches this breakaway hypothesis through the mechanisms of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and presents a series of thinking points and short games readers can do to easily and effectively begin to incorporate ACT techniques into their lives. This book is not a full-scale self-help approach for someone with serious anxiety problems, but an easy way for readers who have wrestled with worry, fear, and shyness to put those feelings into perspective and focus instead on what they want to do in life. This book will help readers foster the flexibility they need to keep from succumbing to the avoidant forces of anxiety and open themselves to the often uncomfortable complexities and possibilities of life.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) cofounder Kelly Wilson and Troy DuFrene show readers how to use acceptance, mindfulness, and values-oriented strategies, either alone or in combination with a twelve-step program, to overcome substance abuse and permanently change their lives for the better.The Wisdom to Know the Difference offers readers a unique path to treating alcoholism and drug addiction through ACT, which has been proven to be clinically effective for the treatment of alcoholism and substance abuse. This workbook unifies the most widely practiced method of substance abuse treatment, the twelve-step program, with an empirically supported psychotherapeutic model, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Each component of this ACT treatment plan has an explanation rooted in basic behavioral science, and readers will learn how these components fit into the twelve steps in Alcoholics Anonymous and similar programs. Written by Kelly Wilson, cofounder of the ACT treatment model, and Troy DuFrene, this workbook is accessible for all reading levels and can be used by those suffering from all forms of substance abuse.
Christian Living "Is it really possible to maximize each and every day?" Author Kelly Wilson believes the answer to the above question is a resounding "yes " This book provides a simple, but profound, model that shows you how to make each day better, moment by moment. As your days improve, you'll notice that in time your life has become better overall. Whether you're going through a tough time that needs major improvement or you're in a good place and wondering if it can get any better, the message in this book will guide you toward A Better Day - A Better Life You'll discover: Practical ideas to improve your relationships An inspired paradigm that increases your productivity Tips to boost your enjoyment of life Tools that enable you to become more balanced and spiritually grounded Reminders that you can thrive in spite of tough circumstances A simple model to change your life for the better "Excellent, insightful, powerful " -Laurie Cochrane, Church Leader and Pastor's Wife "Well-written and encouraging I'm motivated to step out of my comfort zone." -Judy Boyd, Wife and Mother "This book gave me concepts, enlightenments, revelations and thought-provoking ideas that I continue to ponder and intend to put into action." -Margaret Horton, Educator Kelly Wilson is a wife, mom and business owner. After working in corporate America for thirteen years, she founded Victorious Living, a faith-centric company that teaches women how to Envision, Pursue and Enjoy the Lives we want to live. The company provides personal coaching and group training. Kelly teaches biblical concepts with passion and humor. She affectionately calls her husband and three children the Wilson Tribe. They reside in Mason, Ohio. After finishing this book, you'll want to buy copies for your friends and loved ones
Mindfulness for Two is a practical and theoretical guide to the role mindfulness plays in psychotherapy, specifically acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). In the book, author Kelly Wilson carefully defines mindfulness from an ACT perspective and explores its relationship to the six ACT processes and to the therapeutic relationship itself. With unprecedented clarity, he explains the principles that anchor the ACT model to basic behavioural science. The latter half of the book is a practical guide to observing and fostering mindfulness in your clients and in yourself--good advice you can put to use in your practice right away. Wilson, co-author of the seminal Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, guides you through this sometimes-challenging material with the clarity, humour, and warmth for which he is known around the world. More than any other resource available, Mindfulness for Two gets at the heart of Wilson's unique brand of experiential ACT training.
Aksept og verdibasert atferdsterapi(ACT)Mindful endring - prosess og praksis er en oppdatert utgave av de første bøkene om terapiformen Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), skrevet av de tre opphavsmennene.Siden førsteutgaven utkom i 1999, har ACT utviklet seg betydelig begrepsmessig, teknologisk og empirisk, og et stort antall praktikere anser nå terapiformen som en velegnet og effektiv måte å skape forskning på. Denne utgaven fokuserer på den psykologiske fleksibilitetsmodellen som en samlet modell for menneskelig fungering og fokuserer på psykologisk fleskibilitet som veien til forandring og utbedring av en lang rekke av kliniske problemstillinger.I tillegg er boken utvidet med beskrivelser bl.a. mindfulnessprosesser, den terapeutisk relasjon, caseformuleringer og sammenhengen mellom ACT og kognitiv atferdsterapi. Forfatterne beskriver dessuten effektive og innovative måter å utvikle psyksik fleksibilitet ved å anvende og fokusere på de seks sentrale prosesser i ACT: defusjon, aksept, feksibel oppmerksomhet i forhold til nuet, selvet som kontekst, verdier og engasjert handling. Boken er en guide til hvordan man skal lære å anvende ACT på en naturlig måte, heller enn en klinisk trinn for trinn-manual. Den skal kunne brukes av nybegynnere og av dem som allerede er erfarne på området.
Bees pollinate more than 130 fruit, vegetable, and seed crops that we rely on to survive. Bees are crucial to the reproduction and diversity of flowering plants, and the economic contributions of these irreplaceable insects measure in the tens of billions of dollars each year. Yet bees are dying at an alarming rate, threatening food supplies and ecosystems around the world. In this richly illustrated natural history of the bee, Noah Wilson-Rich and his team of bee experts provide a window into the vitally important role that bees play in the life of our planet. Earth is home to more than 20,000 bee species, from fluorescent-colored orchid bees and sweat bees to flower-nesting squash bees and leaf-cutter bees. This book takes an incomparable look at this astounding diversity, blending an engaging narrative with practical, hands-on discussions of such topics as beekeeping and bee health. It explores our relationship with the bee over evolutionary time, delving into how it came to be, where it stands today, and what the future holds for humanity and bees alike. Provides an accessible, illustrated look at the human-bee relationship over time Features a section on beekeeping and handy go-to guides to the identification, prevention, and treatment of honey bee diseases Covers bee evolution, ecology, genetics, and physiology Includes a directory of notable bee species Presents a holistic approach to bee health, including organic and integrated pest management techniques Shows what you can do to help bee populations
Celebrate your love of the Magic Kingdom with a must-have handbook that features everything from its stunning history to its iconic rides and attractions to surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, and more.From Main Street USA, to Fantasyland, and beyond, I Love Disney’s Magic Kingdom explores every area of the park and is made for the true Disney fanatic—complete with surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, fun quizzes, and so much more. Whether you visit the Disney Parks many times throughout the year or simply love all things Disney, you know there’s always more to learn about the parks. Written by a former Disney cast member and diehard Disney fan herself, you’ll learn insider info on its most iconic attractions, rides, and foods, such as: -Look down! When visiting Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Main Street USA, you’ll find that Disney Imagineers recreated a special moment from Lady and the Tramp just outside of the restaurant—if you look closely, you can find Lady’s and Tramp’s paw prints! -Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland might feel like it’s taking you on an out-of-control train ride—but did you know its max speed is only 36 miles per hour? Instead of intense drops, it uses tight turns, small dips, and lots of momentum to make you feel like you’re traveling faster than you really are. -Love it or hate it, “it’s a small world” in Fantasyland has a big impact! When you make a wish with your spare change, that money is collected every time the ride is cleaned and is donated to local children’s charities. This is the ultimate Magic Kingdom experience that would surprise even Walt himself.
Celebrate your love of EPCOT with this must-have handbook that features everything from its stunning history to its iconic rides and attractions to surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, and more.From the World Showcase to the Food and Wine Festival and beyond, I Love EPCOT explores every area of the park and is made for the true Disney fanatic—complete with surprising trivia, behind-the-scenes facts, fun quizzes, and so much more.Whether you visit the Disney Parks many times throughout the year or simply love all things Disney, you know there’s always more to learn about the iconic parks. Written by a former Disney cast member and diehard Disney fan, you’ll learn inside info about its most iconic attractions, rides, and foods, such as:-Not only is EPCOT an epic theme park—it also boasts an incredible aquarium! The SeaBase Aquarium, located in The Seas with Nemo and Friends, is the second largest aquarium in the United States. It’s so big that you could fit the entire Spaceship Earth attraction inside it!-Hidden in the Japan Pavilion is a Toro Lantern that was gifted to Roy Disney by the Emperor of Japan in honor of the opening of Magic Kingdom. Hundreds of thousands of guests pass it daily without realizing the significance of the gift giver! -Hungry for some authentic pizza? At Via Napoli in the Italian Pavilion, water, flour, and tomatoes are imported straight from Italy to make your pizza as authentic as possible. The pizza is also cooked in one of three large wood-fire ovens that are designed and named after the three active volcanoes in Italy: Mount Stromboli, Mount Vesuvius, and Mount Etna! This is the ultimate EPCOT experience that would surprise even Walt himself.
This book contains detailed solutions to the problems in the book "Geometry Problem Solving for Middle School". These books are part of the ongoing effort by Areteem Institute to inspire students, parents, and teachers to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of mathematics. This book presents more in-depth problem solving in geometry, covering the application of fundamental concepts in areas, angles, surface areas and volumes and how students can readily apply these concepts in their own lives, highlighted with pictures and 3D shapes to illustrate the problems. The book covers in-depth implementation of Common Core Math Standards for geometry that all middle school students are required to understand before entering high school. For information about Areteem Institute, visit http: //www.areteem.org.
Even the most experienced teachers often know little about the challenges their gifted and twice-exceptional students face. Misinformation abounds, and well-intentioned in-class solutions can backfire. How can teachers support the educational and social needs of these unique learners while still addressing the needs of all their other students?Kelly Hirt, a public school teacher with 25 years of experience and writer at MyTwiceBakedPotato.com, understands the frustration felt by many teachers and parents. After realizing that her own son was one of these unique learners, Hirt developed strategies that any teacher or parent can readily implement.In her new book, Boost: 12 Effective Ways to Lift Up Our Twice-Exceptional Children, Hirt outlines 12 strategies to design a supportive, safe, and encouraging learning environment for twice-exceptional students. By using Hirt's strategies, educators can better work with parents and students to create an educational experience in which all students can thrive and excel.
Mindfulness i terapien er en praktisk og teoretisk guide til terapeuter til forståelsen af den rolle mindfulness spiller i psykoterapi - og i særdeleshed i Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Kelly Wilson definerer mindfulness i forhold til et ACT perspektiv og udforsker forholdet mellem mindfulness og de seks ACT processer og mellem mindfulness og selve den terapeutiske relation. ACTs forankring i adfærdsvidenskaberne redegøres der præcist for. Bogens sidste halvdel er en praktisk guide viet til evnen til gennem selvindsigt at genkende og fremelske mindfulness hos klienten og hos terapeuten selv. Kelly Wilson formulerer de gode råd så man kan indarbejde dem i sin praksis med det samme. Hans tilgang er en kreativ brug af både verbale og non-verbale metoder. Du finder supplerende materiale til bogen her. Kelly Wilson er professor i psykologi ved University of Missippi. Han er desuden en meget central person inden for ACT-bevægelsen og er var med til at skrive den banebrydende Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Han er en særdeles efterspurgt underviser, og hans eksperimentelle workshops har haft indflydelse på tusindvis af praktikere og studerende gennem årene. Troy Dufrene er skribent og har især skrevet om psykologiske emner. Han er meforfatter til bl.a. Coping with OCD og har sammen med Kelly Wilson skrevet Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong.
This fifth volume of the year's best science fiction and fantasy features thirty-three stories by some of the genre's greatest authors, including Elizabeth Bear, Aliette de Bodard, Ursula K. Le Guin, Jay Lake, Kelly Link, Robert Reed, Lavie Tidhar, Catherynne M. Valente, Genevieve Valentine, and many others. Selecting the best fiction from Analog, Asimov's, Clarkesworld, F&SF, Strange Horizons, and other top venues, The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy is your guide to magical realms and worlds beyond tomorrow.
Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques--written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the present moment, self-awareness, values, and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient-therapist dialogues are integrated throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects tremendous advances in ACT clinical applications, theory building, and research. *Psychological flexibility is now the central organizing focus. *Expanded coverage of mindfulness, the therapeutic relationship, relational learning, and case formulation. *Restructured to be more clinician friendly and accessible; focuses on the moment-by-moment process of therapy. See also Experiencing ACT from the Inside Out: A Self-Practice/Self-Reflection Workbook for Therapists, by Dennis Tirch, Laura R. Silberstein-Tirch, R. Trent Codd III, Martin J. Brock, and M. Joann Wright.
This is the first book to present a roadmap for tailoring acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to the serious, complex challenges of anorexia nervosa (AN). Leading authorities describe interventions grounded in ACT core processes--Defusion, Acceptance, Attention to the Present Moment, Self-Awareness, Values, and Committed Action. Guidance is provided for conducting functional assessments with adolescents and adults and working toward individualized treatment goals, starting with weight restoration. The book also discusses ways to engage parents and other family members in treatment. It features therapist scripts, sample dialogues, case examples, and reproducible forms and handouts. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
This is the first book to present a roadmap for tailoring acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to the serious, complex challenges of anorexia nervosa (AN). Leading authorities describe interventions grounded in ACT core processes--Defusion, Acceptance, Attention to the Present Moment, Self-Awareness, Values, and Committed Action. Guidance is provided for conducting functional assessments with adolescents and adults and working toward individualized treatment goals, starting with weight restoration. The book also discusses ways to engage parents and other family members in treatment. It features therapist scripts, sample dialogues, case examples, and reproducible forms and handouts. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT—from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques—written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the present moment, self-awareness, values, and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient–therapist dialogues are integrated throughout.New to This Edition *Reflects tremendous advances in ACT clinical applications, theory building, and research. *Psychological flexibility is now the central organizing focus. *Expanded coverage of mindfulness, the therapeutic relationship, relational learning, and case formulation. *Restructured to be more clinician friendly and accessible; focuses on the moment-by-moment process of therapy.
E. M. (Buck) Schiwetz (1898–1984) could be called a “favorite son” among Texas artists working in the twentieth century. Schiwetz ranks among the state’s best-known early artists, having left behind an important body of iconic Texas imagery produced over a prodigious career spanning some seven decades. Educated as an architect at A&M College of Texas, he parlayed this training with natural acumen to become a consummate draftsman, prominent illustrator, and celebrated artist. In the mid-twentieth century, Schiwetz distinguished himself as an active participant in the rise of Texas art. As the Texas art scene experienced a period of dynamic growth and development, his artwork evolved across successive movements of Lone Star Impressionism, Regionalism, Modernism, and Expressionism. During his lifetime, the artwork of Buck Schiwetz arguably graced more publications than that of any other Texas artist. Featured in popular journals such as The Humble Way or published in the pioneering art books issued by academic presses at both the University of Texas and Texas A&M University, Schiwetz’s Texas imagery has long been employed to portray and celebrate Lone Star history and culture.The Artistic Legacy of Buck Schiwetz provides a long-overdue examination of this important Texas artist and his legacy: the first authoritative treatment of Schiwetz’s career as both fine artist and accomplished illustrator, and the first scholarly examination of his full body of work.
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ireland.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from tapping your toes to trad music in Dublin's world-famous Temple Bar to hiking the trails that traverse the spine of the Wicklow Mountains, and taking a surf lesson on Tramore Beach.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Ireland Travel Guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Ireland and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and explore haunting Glendalough, see the dramatic beauty of the Skelligs, visit the Rock of Cashel Special features on Irish trad music, Cork dining guide, Mourne Mountain cycling tourExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Irish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of DublinCovers Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare, Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Limerick & Tipperary, Clare, Galway, Mayo & Sligo, Donegal, The Midlands, Meath, Lough, Monaghan & Cavan, Belfast, Down & Armagh, Derry & Antrim, Fermanagh & Tyrone Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Ireland.
