Readers are shown, step by step, how to develop effective self-expression, with an emphasis on equal-relationship assertiveness--not the all-too-common "me first" attitude. Included is information on living in a multicultural society.
Dr. Emmons, editor-in-chief of the "Journal of Positive Psychology," puts Albert Schweitzers famous dictum Gratitude is the secret to life to a rigorous scientific test. The author draws on the first major study of the subject to show how the cultivation of gratitude can measurably change peoples lives.
This comprehensive book covers all types of turfgrass management - golf courses, athletic fields, lawns and more with a new chapter on integrated pest control.
The newly revised sixth edition of the guide that gives step-by-step procedures for developing effective self-expression in personal, social, work and casual relationships. This edition also includes all new material on dealing with difficult people, intimacy, negotiation, assertion on the job, and more.
This indispensible guide to equal-relationship assertiveness is packed with step-by-step procedures, detailed examples, and exercises. Completely revised and updated, this new edition includes new material on living in a multicultural society, making the decision to express yourself assertively, all-new recommendations on appropriate anger ...
A scientifically groundbreaking, eloquent look at how we benefit -- psychologically, physically, and interpersonally -- when we practice gratitude Did you know that there is a crucial component of happiness that is often overlooked? In Thanks!, Robert Emmons draws on the first major study of the subject of gratitude, of "wanting what we have," ...
Learning how to experience gratitude involves being grateful as an attitude. One does not need to wait until things are perfect before being grateful; in fact, it may be just the opposite. It could be that the act of being grateful makes one receptive to life's blessings, and these blessings continue as we continue to be thankful. The illuminating ...
A comprehensive textbook covering the entire spectrum of turfgrass management. It provides a detailed treatment of vertebrate pest management and chapters on integrated pest management and golf course management, which reflect the growing interest in these areas. An appendix of related Web sites should help students expand their research ...
Based on the bestselling book Your Perfect Right, Drs. Alberti and Emmons present the most complete and authoritative assertiveness training course on tape. Shows how to deal with people directly and honestly--and on equal footing. Listeners learn how to break down the barriers to self-expression and stand up for their own best interests in all ...
This volume makes a powerful case for the inclusion of ultimate concerns - spiritual and religious themes in personal strivings - in an attempt to build a motivational theory of personality.
This comprehensive guide to loving relationships shows that intimacy is not just sex, not just "unlimited openness." Couples discover six key dimensions of loving: Attraction, Communication, Commitment, Enjoyment, Purpose, and Trust.
Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but it has inspired very little vigorous, empirical research. In an effort to remedy this oversight, this volume brings together prominent scientists from various disciplines to examine what has become known as the most-neglected emotion. The volume ...
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This fine, succinct contribution to the relatively new field of positive psychology (which seeks to promote emotional wellness, rather than treat disorder) focuses on what a French saying calls the memory of the heart. Emmons (The Psychology of Gratitude), a leader in the field and professor at UC-Davis, looks at gratitude from an ...
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