Play Development

The Game of Life and How to Play It is New Thought author Florence Scovel Shinn's first book that she self-published in 1925. Shinn shares her spiritual teachings on how to live a joyful life with the right use of the power of the word, backed up by her own countless personal experiences and from the many clients she helped. This is the first is the first of four books, including a fourth book that was published after her death, compiled from notes she left behind.

Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break.

Eve Rodsky realized that even when the domestic workload becomes more balanced, people still report something missing in their lives - that is, unless they create and prioritize time for activities that not only fill their calendars but also unleash their creativity. Rodsky calls this vital time Unicorn Space - the active and open pursuit of creative self-expression in any form that makes you uniquely YOU. She speaks with trailblazers, thought leaders, academics, and countless real people who have discovered theirs everywhere.

Venture into the world of this amazing instrument and craft dulcimer melodies that resonate with the hearts of many! Are you curious about playing the dulcimer but not sure where to start? Are you interested in the benefits of adding the dulcimer to your musical journey? Every musician has reasons for picking up an instrument, and they’re all valid. Playing the dulcimer is a unique way to connect with your musical self. You are the key player in your musical arsenal, and mastering the dulcimer can enhance your skills and creativity. Keeping track of your musical journey with notes, chord ...

Discover the timeless wisdom of The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn—a powerful guide to mastering your destiny through the laws of thought, faith, and affirmation.

When We Walk By takes an urgent look at homelessness in America, showing us what we lose—in ourselves and as a society—when we choose to walk past and ignore our neighbors in shelters, insecure housing, or on the streets. And it brilliantly shows what we stand to gain when we embrace our humanity and move toward evidence-based people-first, community-driven solutions, offering social analysis, economic and political histories, and the real stories of unhoused people.

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"You are a magnificent human being who is completely worthy of unconditional love. Divine love. The essence of your being is pristine, innocent, brilliant. Powerful beyond measure. You came from perfect love, and that is the state to which you will eventually return. There is nothing you have ever done or could possible ever do that could ever change this." Marcus T Anthony, PhD The Eternal Questions You Have Always Wanted Answered Is spiritual enlightenment possible for ordinary human beings? Is it possible for you to experience a spiritual awakening within a single lifetime – or even ...

Secret Playbook is a self-guided workbook that unlocks the secrets to a purposeful life—play by play. Its author, Frank D. Murphy, former NFL player and national motivational speaker, uses his personal journey to help the listener take an in-depth look at their life and their journey to a purposeful life. Each secret play provides wisdom and practices that are life-changing. Frank also shares examples of his own life experiences to inspire listeners to get out of their own way and seek out their life purpose.

Research suggests that the first six months of life are the most critical to a child’s development of language skills. For an individual to become sufficiently skilled in any language, they must be exposed to the language as early as possible, preferably before school age.

Often, we treat games like work. We buy shelves of thick books. We plan detailed adventures. We memorize rules. In Play Unsafe, Graham Walmsley explores what happens when you throw the serious stuff away: when you stop working, stop planning and start playing. This book explains how to make role-playing less like work and more like play; stop killing other players' ideas and build on them instead; and put stories at the heart of your game.

Told from the viewpoint of a self-described competition junkie, Compete, Play, Win is a look at the psychology behind the competitive drive, a look at the sociological ramifications of acting on competitive impulses, and a book of advice on how to channel those impulses for personal gain in business, sport, and in life.

There’s so much more to retirement than endless days in an armchair… Discover how to unlock all the joy and fulfillment in yours! You’re finally free of work… but now what? You’ve spent years looking forward to retirement, but now that it’s here, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. After years of planning every day and packing it full of work pressures and family commitments, you’re faced with a vast expanse of time, and you’re not sure how you’re going to fill it.

WHAT'S NOW POSSIBLE “Wow! Everything that Magnus says is somewhat contrary to our official positions on successful innovation. I knew I had to read this book - and I’m very glad that I did.” — Philip Kotler World-renowned thought leader, Magnus Penker, details a modern approach to innovation in his latest work Play Bold – How to Win the Business Game Through Creative Destruction. Warning! This book is disruptive! Reading the following episodes and implementing the advice therein may result in double digit growth, outperforming competitors, new revenue streams, exceptionally faster...

Parents always tell kids to go out and play. But did you ever think that an adult, an adult and child psychiatrist no less, would tell YOU, the adult, to go out and play? Well, Dr. Colarusso is doing just that. In this book he explains both the nature of play and the dynamics which make play such an essential part of human experience throughout the life cycle. The message is get off that coach, get out of that rocking chair, and go and play. Adults need to play, maybe not as much as children do, but for the same reasons. Play is a way of mastering stress and trauma. It serves the same ...

Life can seem to be a serious business. We could also look at it as a game—or a series of games. They include survival, love, power, pleasure, courage, creativity, and the Master Game! In this insightful book, Richard Smoley gives a lively but profound account of these games. He talks about how we play them, the mistakes we make, and how we can play them best. The culmination is the Master Game. Richard explores practices from the great spiritual traditions to show how to reach this mastery. If you play this game, you will reach new heights of wisdom, courage, kindness, and performance.

What if life wasn’t a series of random events but a game with clear rules and strategies for success? In The Game of Life and How to Play It, Florence Scovel Shinn reveals the power of thought, spoken word, and unwavering faith in shaping our destinies.

The law of attraction is based on the idea that everything in the universe has a polarity, meaning that everything - from the food you eat to the people you talk to, to the things you say to the things you think - contains either a positive or a negative kind of energy. Notice that being with people who complain or rant a lot tends to make you feel bad, even though you're not exactly experiencing what they're going through - that's the law of attraction working its magic. When you focus on negative stuff, then more negative stuff will happen.

"The Complete Wealth Mastery Collection" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of wealth creation. This powerful collection of six timeless classics, along with an exclusive bonus book, offers unparalleled insights and strategies to help you achieve financial independence. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to enhance your wealth-building skills, this collection is your key to unlocking your true potential.

Help your kids grow into confident, creative, and independent little people by creating spaces in your home that foster independent play. Myriam Sandler, creator and founder of Mothercould, helps you give your kids the tools they need to unlock their imaginations and encourage kid-directed, kid-executed, and ultimately kid-enriching independent play using the materials and spaces you already have. Not only will this system help your children grow, it will also help foster a more connected, more productive, and happier home for your entire family.