Self Study

Prominent psychologist Angela Duckworth’s successive scientific studies show that perseverance in the face of challenges is a greater predictor of success than genetics.

What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to speak and write freely in English? How about understanding more of what you hear or read? The phrases, words, and expressions in Beginner English for Everyone: Easy Words, Phrases & Expressions for Self-Study are designed to improve your English quickly and easily.

What defines you? Is it your achievements, your fears, or the masks you wear to fit in? Or is it something deeper—something eternal? In The True & False Self, bestselling author and pastor Tyler Staton invites you on a transformative journey to rediscover your God-given authentic self and shed...

Dr. Russell Schreiber, clinical psychologist, has worked with the Gurdjieff system of inner development for over forty years. He explains, in depth, how modern psychology and Gurdjieff's Work enrich each other. Dr. Schreiber explores Gurdjieff's methods within a psychological framework useful for beginner and advanced student. Current psychological theory relevant to enhance Gurdjieff's system is presented. Emphasized throughout the book is the gradual development of self-compassion as the foundation of self-study and inner evolution.

Learning a new language is never an easy task, but it doesn't have to be hard. By learning the 1,000 most-used verbs in a language, you give yourself a fantastic foundation to start building upon to your road to fluency.

When Nancy Friday began her research for My Mother/My Self in the early 1970s no work existed that explored the unique interaction between mother and daughter. Today psychotherapists throughout the world acknowledge that if women are to be able to love without possessing, to find work that fulfills them, and to discover their full sexuality, they must first acknowledge their identity as separate from their mother’s. Nancy Friday’s book played a major role in that acceptance.

In this Very Short Introduction, Marya Schechtman uses insights from philosophy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and popular thought to consider some of the most compelling and puzzling questions about the self, including questions about what kind of object a self is if it is an object at all, what it means to be oneself and why it is important, what kinds of changes the self can and cannot survive, whether a self can be separated from its body, and what role engagement with the environment and with other selves plays in constituting and maintaining the self.

The much-anticipated fourth edition of the best-selling classic by Matthew McKay, Self-Esteem is the go-to guide for those seeking to increase their sense of self-worth. This fully revised new edition features an innovative application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to self-esteem and utilizes updated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help listeners create positive change and thrive.

This audio study guide for The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life by Erving Goffman includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as the relationship between performers and their audience, communication, and the presentation of self. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics. The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life is a sociological study of the ways individuals encounter each other.

Raise grades. Build real confidence. Turn setbacks into progress, even on low-motivation days. Homework takes hours but nothing sticks? Motivation disappears after school? The inner voice says, “I’m not a math person”? This book helps teens replace frustration with simple systems that actually work. For parents, this is a practical alternative to reminders, extra tutoring, or empty praise. Instead of pressure, you get tools that build momentum, resilience, and independence. No fluff. No lectures. Just quick wins, clear steps, and proven strategies teens can use right away.

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex...

As a black woman, you've navigated a world that often overlooks your struggles and diminishes your worth. But what if you could break free from the chains of societal expectations and embrace your true self? In Self-Love for Black Women, Nya Love takes you on a transformative journey, offering practical tools and strategies to help you overcome past traumas, improve relationships, and cultivate unshakable self-worth.

A grounded and valuable approach to life in general, The Confidence Gap tackles commonly experienced difficulties in building confidence, staying motivated, living true to our values, and harnessing fear. Russ Harris shows us where the confidence gap has taken root and how we can overcome the myths it has entrenched in a success-driven society. He highlights simple steps to achieving genuine confidence, based on a pattern of mindful, values-based living; with a spark of curiosity and a long overdue reality check.

With reference to the ideas of a Yale professor who first identified the theory and to the writings of George Orwell from whose ‘newspeak’ the word was adapted, Booker sheds new light on the remarkable – and worrying – effects of ‘groupthink’ and its influence on our society. Booker defines the three rules of groupthink: the adoption of a common view or belief not based on objective reality; the establishment of a consensus of right-minded people, an ‘in group’; and the need to treat the views of anyone who questions the belief as wholly unacceptable.

You can use this list to build up your knowledge of Spanish words. It is a comprehensive list fully illustrated with examples of the words in English and Spanish to give you a good idea of how to use the word.

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The life-changing manual Guided Meditation and Hypnosis for Social Courage provides practical advice for overcoming shyness, social anxiety disorder, and the fear of approaching strangers. This book contains potent affirmations that can help you overcome limiting ideas and critical self-talk and develop courage and confidence in social settings. An easy-to-follow manual that can help you access your inner strength and conquer your social fears was created by the author, a trained meditation and hypnosis specialist.

What If Your Son Didn’t Just Believe in God—but Truly Understood His Faith and His Purpose as a Man? Systematic Theology for Teen Boys is a powerful Christian handbook designed to help young men learn from the ultimate male role model, Jesus, to build a clear, confident, and unshakable foundation of faith during the most important years of their lives. Instead of shallow devotionals or vague encouragement, this book walks teen boys through the core truths of Christianity. Each lesson is rooted in Scripture and sound biblical doctrine, written in clear language teens can actually understand.

Break free from crippling self-doubt, readjust your mindset, and step into confidence—no matter the situation. As Dr. Cindra Kamphoff knows from working as a top mental performance coach to business leaders and professional athletes, confidence isn’t an elusive trait reserved for the lucky...