Nonfiction Psychology

A conversation-changing look at the social, familial, neurological, and psychological benefits of reading aloud, especially for parents and children. A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, transforming the simple stuff of a book, a voice, and a bit of time into complex and powerful fuel for the heart, brain, and imagination. Grounded in the latest neuroscience and behavioural research, and drawing widely from literature, The Enchanted Hour explains the dazzling cognitive and social-emotional benefits that await children who are read to.

Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, Dare to Be You empowers young listeners to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. With You Are Awesome's trademark mix of hilarious text, stylish illustration, personal insights and inspiring real-life examples, including Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking. When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero.

En 1907, Maria Montessori, l'une des premières femmes médecins d'Italie, ouvre une école d'un nouveau genre au service d'une vision inédite de l'enfant, envisagé comme une personne libre et épanouie, qui apprend spontanément. Sa méthode ? Une pédagogie qui respecte ce qu'est l'enfant, les étapes de son développement, ses exigences, ses besoins. Ce projet d'une éducation nouvelle, qui s'inscrit dans la promotion de la paix universelle et du progrès, repose sur trois piliers.

L'autoanalyse est née lorsque Freud a considéré les rêves comme des expressions humaines à part entière et mis au point une méthode pour les interpréter. Cette pratique n'est pas, pour autant, réservée au fondateur de la psychanalyse. Elle est accessible à tous ceux qui acceptent leur inconscient. Cependant, s'ouvrir à sa part irrationnelle nécessite rigueur et lucidité. Cet ouvrage nous explique comment instaurer ce dialogue entre nos parties les plus méconnues.

En psychologie appliquée, la PNL est une démarche pragmatique qui consiste à modéliser les savoir-faire et les savoir-être de ceux qui ont du succès pour les transmettre à ceux qui en ont besoin. S'appuyant sur des exemples concrets, Alain Thiry donne une description complète d'une méthode qui a fait ses preuves et qui, inspirée de protocoles tirés notamment de la Gestalt-thérapie ou encore de la thérapie brève, peut se révéler efficace dans les domaines les plus variés, de la psychothérapie au management en passant par le sport, la vente ou encore la pédagogie.

Anna is one busy girl! She plays soccer and takes piano lessons. She has homework and chores. Sometimes she feels stressed. How can she get everything done? Anna's parents show her several ways to deal with stress. When she tries them, she shrinks her stress and feels better!

As a boy, Chris Hoy never would have believed that he could have achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic champion. In his first motivational book for children, he shares everything he has learned on his journey to help inspire kids to fulfil their potential and be the best they can be. The book brings together his incredible personal story with practical ideas for building confidence, resilience and self-belief, as well as dealing with failure. An essential listen for any young person with a big dream, this guide shows that anything is possible with a positive attitude!

Which animal can help people who are stressed or lonely? A therapy dog! Therapy dogs are trained to stay calm in all sorts of situations. They can help people practice reading, visit sick hospital patients, and more. Learn all about these furry community helpers!