Personalities (Plus de 16 000 résultats)

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Over the span of 150 years, a small Texas town served as home to a number of great heroes, men and women unparalleled in their chosen professions. That town is Dublin, Texas, and in Legends of Dublin the stories of those men and women are told in detail. Among the biographies presented in this book are those of the peerless golfer Ben Hogan, country crooner Johnny Duncan, Medal of Honor winner Lt. Col. George Davis, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice John E. Hickman, Texas founding father William Carroll Crawford, Dr Pepper distributor Sam Prim, rodeo promoter Everett Colborn, Baptist crusader Mina Everett, the entrepreneurial Higginbotham brothers, and dozens of other tales of outlaws and Indians, soldiers, physicians, preachers and pioneers.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Why are some cats cuddly and others standoffish? Why are some dogs adventuresome, others homebodies? As any pet owner can attest, we feel that the animals we've formed bonds with are unique, as particular (and peculiar) as any human friend or loved one. Recent years have brought an increased understanding of animal intelligence and emotion. But is there a scientific basis for animal personality and individuality, or is this notion purely sentimental? It turns out that science has been reluctant to even broach the subject of individuality until recently. But now, a fundamental shift in scientific understanding is underway, as mainstream scientists begin to accept the idea that animals of all kinds-from beloved beasts like apes and birds to decidedly less cuddly creatures like crabs and spiders-do indeed have individual personalities. In Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes, veteran wildlife expert Dr. John A. Shivik brings us stories from the front lines of this exciting new discipline. Drawing on his scientific training, as well as his storytelling gifts, Shivik serves as an accessible, humorous guide to the emerging body of research on animal personalities. Shivik accompanies researchers who are discovering that each wolf, bear, and coyote has an inherent tendency to favor either its aggressive nature or to shyly avoid conflicts. Some bluebirds are lovers, others are fighters. And some spiders prefer to be loners, while others are sociable. Unique personalities can be discovered in every corner of the animal kingdom-even among microscopic organisms. The array of personality types among all species is only beginning to be described and understood. As Shivik argues, animals' unique personalities are important not only because they determine which animals we bond with. Individual animal traits are also fundamental but still inadequately understood drivers of evolution, adaptation, and species diversity. Ultimately, Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes offers insight into the similarities humans share with animals and presents evidence of an unbroken biological connection from the smallest organisms to Homo sapiens.…

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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Difficult personalities at work are unavoidable. But the problems that can result from them are not.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Difficult personalities at work are unavoidable. But the problems that can result from them are not.

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Hardback. Etat : Good. In recent years, scientific advances in our understanding of animal minds have led to major changes in how we think about, and treat, animals in zoos and aquariums. The general public, it seems, is slowly coming to understand that animals like apes, elephants, and dolphins have not just brains, but complicated inner and social lives, and that we need to act accordingly. Yet that realization hasn't yet made its presence felt to any great degree in our most intimate relationship with animals: at the dinner table. Sure, there are vegetarians and vegans all over, but at the same time, meat consumption is up, and meat remains a central part of the culinary and dining experience for the majority of people in the developed world. With Personalities on the Plate, Barbara King asks us to think hard about our meat eating though this isn't a polemic intended to convert readers to veganism. What she is interested in is why we've not drawn food animals into our concern, and, as part of that, just what we do know about the minds and lives of chickens, cows, octopuses, fish, and more. Rooted in the latest science, and built on a mix of firsthand experience (including entomophagy, which, yes, is what you think it is) and close engagement with the work of scientists, farmers, vets, and chefs, Personalities on the Plate is an unforgettable journey through the world of animals we eat. Knowing what we know and what we may yet learn what is the proper ethical stance toward eating meat? What are the consequences for the planet? How can we life an ethically and ecologically sound life through our food choices? We could have no better guide to these fascinatingly thorny questions than King, whose deep empathy embraces human and animal alike. Readers will be moved, provoked, and changed by this powerful book.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. How to Handle a Narcissist is an expertly informed guide to help you understand, handle and heal from dealing with narcissistic people in your life. This eye-opening book gives you, the reader, clarity and awareness so that you can handle any situation involving narcissists in a healthy way. It is particularly suited to those who have been the target of gaslighting, or other techniques that reduce the recipient's ability to maintain their objectivity. The author is very careful to avoid rhetoric that encourages you to view yourself as a victim and instead, she uniquely deals in empowerment and objectivity. You will move forward into a better position, equipped with expert knowledge and the feeling of being informed, grounded and confident in yourself. Research shows that the vast majority of people display healthy narcissistic tendencies, with the purpose of maintaining and promoting healthy self-esteem. However, abusive, manipulative and haughty characteristics form part of a pattern of extreme narcissism that should not be accepted. Two quizzes will guide you to determine where the individual sits on the narcissistic scale for both healthy and extreme narcissism. You'll learn to identify and dissect all kinds of narcissistic reactions, coping mechanisms and narcissistic supply- both healthy and extreme- so that you can determine exactly what kind of narcissistic traits you're dealing with. and create a simple plan of action for moving forward into the future, for the betterment of yourself and those around you. Narcissists can definitely make our lives decidedly hellish, but by understanding them and following a simple plan we can take back control of our boundaries and our lives and feel confident that we're doing the right thing when dealing with these harmful personalities. Whether the narcissistic person in your life is your partner, family member, friend or co-worker, this book will help you take action for the better, and heal. A Preview of what you'll learn.Learn how to identify and differentiate between healthy and extreme narcissism, and determine how the narcissist in your life ranks for bothDiscover how narcissism can be considered a dependence on narcissistic supply, mirroring a dependence on alcohol or other drugsLearn how to deal with narcissists at different points on the narcissistic spectrum, rather than only those who have a personality disorderFind out what the narcissist wants from youDiscover practical research-based methods to making life easier with the narcissistRead about other people's experiences with narcissists, and what they subsequently learntWhat other people are saying. This book was really easy to read and avoided the blame, shame and label rhetoric that you see when you read about narcissists. I found it really useful to see the narcissist in my life as more of a person and why they were being so difficult. Then I could handle them from a much calmer place. Really helpful - S. Goldberg I bought this book to help me decide what to do about my narcissistic mother. I'm going to give the techniques a try and see if we can have something of a relationship, really hoping they work - M. WinstonGet your copy today.…

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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. A revealing inside look at one of the world's most powerful and mysterious institutions For more than twenty-five years John Thavis held one of the most fascinating journalistic jobs in the world: reporting on the inner workings of the Vatican. His daily exposure to the power, politics, and personalities in the seat of Roman Catholicism gave him a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on an institution that is far less monolithic and unified than it first appears. Thavis reveals Vatican City as a place where Curia cardinals fight private wars, scandals threaten to undermine papal authority, and reverence for the past is continually upended by the practical considerations of modern life. Thavis takes listeners from a bell tower high above St. Peter's to the depths of the basilica and the saint's burial place, from the politicking surrounding the election of a new pope and the ever-growing sexual abuse scandals around the world to controversies about the Vatican's stand on contraception and more.Perceptive, sharply written, and witty, The Vatican Diaries will appeal not only to Catholics--lapsed as well as devout--but to anyone interested in international diplomacy and the role of religion in an increasingly secularized world.…

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Hardback. Etat : Good. A revealing inside look at one of the world's most powerful and mysterious institutions For more than twenty-five years John Thavis held one of the most fascinating journalistic jobs in the world: reporting on the inner workings of the Vatican. His daily exposure to the power, politics, and personalities in the seat of Roman Catholicism gave him a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on an institution that is far less monolithic and unified than it first appears. Thavis reveals Vatican City as a place where Curia cardinals fight private wars, scandals threaten to undermine papal authority, and reverence for the past is continually upended by the practical considerations of modern life. Thavis takes listeners from a bell tower high above St. Peter's to the depths of the basilica and the saint's burial place, from the politicking surrounding the election of a new pope and the ever-growing sexual abuse scandals around the world to controversies about the Vatican's stand on contraception and more.Perceptive, sharply written, and witty, The Vatican Diaries will appeal not only to Catholics--lapsed as well as devout--but to anyone interested in international diplomacy and the role of religion in an increasingly secularized world. …

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Hardback. Etat : Good. Superbly well written . . . a wonderfully informative guide to the Supreme Court both past and present.--David J. Garrow, American History Jeffrey Rosen recounts the history of the Supreme Court through the personal and philosophical rivalries that have transformed the law--and by extension, our lives. With studies of four crucial conflicts--Chief Justice John Marshall and President Thomas Jefferson; post-Civil War justices John Marshall Harlan and Oliver Wendell Holmes; liberal icons Hugo Black and William O. Douglas; and conservative stalwarts William H. Rehnquist and Antonin Scalia--Rosen brings vividly to life the perennial rivalry between those justices guided by strong ideology and those who cared more about the court as an institution, forging coalitions and adjusting to new realities. He ends with a revealing conversation with Chief Justice John Roberts, who is attempting to change the court in unexpected ways. The stakes, he shows, are nothing less than the future of American jurisprudence.…

Etat : very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Paperback. Etat : Good.

Etat : very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good.

Etat : acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.