This is a very unusual book. It brings to the English speaking reader a masterpiece written some 50 years ago by one of the greatest minds of the 20th century--Nicholai Aleksandrovich Bernstein--considered the founder of many contemporary fields of science such as biomechanics, motor control, and physiology of activity…
An educational system of neuromuscular re-education known for its gentle approach, the Feldenkrais Method has been shown to dramatically improve individual functioning by increasing self-awareness and facilitating new patterns of thinking, moving, and feeling. Intended for those who need to improve their movement reper…
Everyone knows that high IQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until the discoveries of modern brain researchers, theorists could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's fascinating report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers us startling new insight into our "two minds" -- the…
"A tour de force. If you read this book, you'll never look at other people in quite the same way again."--Malcolm Gladwell Renowned psychologist Paul Ekman explains the roots of our emotions--anger, fear, disgust, sadness, and happiness--and shows how they cascade across our faces, providing clear…
Dr. Wildman is internationally renowned for his work integrating the psychology and the biology of motion. A former professional dancer and performing artist, he holds degrees in physical education, biology and psychology. His visionary style has changed the lives of thousands of people. His mastery of weaving the theo…
The classic text on balance, inner calm, and the cultivation of tranquillity using the age-old techniques of Zen masters• Reveals the psychosomatic underpinnings of Zen, Taoism, and other Eastern traditions• Provides an alternative to the “chest out-belly inâ…