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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What if everything you've been taught about emotions is wrong?Mary thought her constant worry was holding her back until it saved her life on a mountain trail. Steve Jobs turned his legendary dissatisfaction into revolutionary products that changed the world. A skeptical investor avoided losing her life savings while her optimistic neighbors fell victim to fraud.Modern culture demands we "stay positive" and eliminate negative emotions, but groundbreaking research reveals a startling truth: worry, dissatisfaction, skepticism, and sadness aren't obstacles to overcome. They're sophisticated tools that evolution gave us for survival, innovation, and wisdom.This book exposes how our obsession with positivity is actually making us less effective, less creative, and less authentic. Through compelling stories and cutting-edge science, you'll discover why: - Your anxiety functions as an early warning system that prevents disasters others miss - Your dissatisfaction drives the innovation and growth that contentment cannot - Your skeptical thinking protects you from deception and costly mistakes- Your sadness enhances decision-making and deepens relationships in ways happiness never couldBased on research from Harvard, Stanford, and leading psychology institutions, this isn't about becoming negative. It's about becoming complete. You'll learn to harness emotions you've been taught to suppress and transform them into sources of insight, protection, and motivation.From the emergency room doctor whose "paranoid" nature saves lives to the artist whose melancholy creates breakthrough work, real people share how embracing difficult emotions led to extraordinary results.Stop fighting half of your emotional intelligence. Discover why your negative emotions might be your wisest advisors and learn to integrate the full spectrum of human experience for more authentic, effective living.Your uncomfortable feelings aren't problems to solve. They're wisdom waiting to be heard. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the magnificent world of the Koi, one of the most beautiful, intelligent, and long-lived ornamental fish species ever domesticated.Fish Focus: Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) Behaviour, Care, and Natural Habitat Guide provides a complete science-based approach to understanding, keeping, and caring for Koi. From their origins in the waterways of East Asia to creating the ideal pond environment, this comprehensive guide helps pond keepers move beyond guesswork and achieve long-term success with these remarkable fish.Koi are not simply pond ornaments. They are intelligent, long-lived creatures with complex behaviours, individual personalities, and specific environmental needs. Whether you are a beginner planning your first pond or an experienced keeper developing high-quality breeding stock, this guide delivers practical, reliable information for success.Inside you will learn: - Natural history and wild behaviour of carp ancestors- Proper pond design, setup, and filtration requirements- Water chemistry management for optimal health- Feeding and nutrition strategies for growth and colouration- Compatible pond companions and community planning- Breeding techniques and fry raising methods- Disease prevention and treatment basics- Advanced care and selective breeding approaches- Long-term health and welfare practices- Seasonal pond management and winter preparationThe Fish Focus series takes a practical, evidence-based approach to ornamental fish care. Rather than treating fish as decorations, this series explores them as living creatures shaped by millions of years of evolution. Every species has a natural history, a native habitat, unique behaviours, and environmental requirements that influence how it should be cared for in captivity.The Koi rewards careful husbandry with impressive growth, vibrant colouration, fascinating behaviour, and continuous learning opportunities. Whether you are keeping your first Koi or developing championship-quality specimens, this comprehensive Fish Focus guide delivers the knowledge you need for success.Learn the science. Understand the behaviour. Create the habitat. Master the care. Welcome to the world of Fish Focus. Hurn, Raymond (illustrator).…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fascinating world of the Oscar, one of the most intelligent, impressive, and interactive freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby.Fish Focus: Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) - Behaviour, Care, and Natural Habitat Guide provides a complete science-based approach to understanding, keeping, breeding, and caring for these remarkable fish. From their origins in the rivers and floodplains of South America to creating the ideal aquarium environment, this guide helps hobbyists move beyond myths and achieve long-term success with one of the most rewarding fish species available.Oscars are not ordinary aquarium fish. They recognise their keepers, learn complex behaviours, and display personalities that rival many pets. This comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about keeping Oscars healthy, happy, and thriving for 10 to 15 years or more. Whether you are a beginner looking to take your fishkeeping to the next level or an experienced aquarist seeking advanced breeding techniques, this book delivers practical, reliable information grounded in science and real-world experience.Inside you will learn: - The natural habitat and wild behaviour of Oscars- Proper aquarium setup and essential water parameters- Feeding strategies for optimal growth and colouration- Compatible tank mates and community planning- Breeding techniques and fry raising from start to finish- Disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment- Advanced selective breeding and strain improvement- Understanding Oscar intelligence and cognition- Long-term health management and senior care- Environmental enrichment and behavioural welfareOscars are large, intelligent, and demanding fish that require commitment, space, and understanding. This guide prepares you for every aspect of their care, helping you avoid common mistakes and create an environment where your Oscars can display their full potential. With detailed chapters on aquarium design, water chemistry, nutrition, health, and behaviour, you will gain the knowledge needed to keep these magnificent cichlids successfully.Whether your goal is maintaining a stunning display aquarium, developing a breeding program, or simply understanding your fish more deeply, Fish Focus: Oscar delivers the expert guidance you need. Join thousands of aquarists who have discovered the joy of keeping one of the world's most intelligent freshwater fish. Get your copy today and unlock the secrets to successful Oscar keeping. Hurn, Raymond (illustrator).…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the Secrets to Keeping Healthy, Vibrant DiscusThe Discus is widely regarded as the king of the freshwater aquarium. Its stunning colours, graceful movements, and fascinating behaviour have captivated aquarists for generations. Yet many fishkeepers struggle with this magnificent species, believing it to be impossibly delicate or demanding.The truth is far simpler. Discus are not mysterious or unpredictable. They have specific biological needs that, when properly understood and consistently met, allow them to thrive for many years. This comprehensive guide reveals the science-based husbandry principles that separate successful Discus keeping from costly disappointment.Written in the clear, practical style of the acclaimed Fish Focus series, this book explores every aspect of Symphysodon species. From their origins in the Amazon River basin to advanced breeding techniques, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to create an environment where these extraordinary fish display their full beauty and natural behaviour.Inside this complete reference, you will discover: - The natural history and behaviour of wild Discus populations- How to establish and maintain optimal water parameters for long-term health- Proper aquarium design, filtration, and environmental enrichment strategies- Nutrition and feeding protocols that support vibrant colouration and vitality- Breeding techniques and fry rearing from spawning to maturity- Disease prevention, recognition, and responsible treatment approaches- Advanced care methods used by professional breeders and aquarists- Expert insights from decades of collective experienceWhether you are acquiring your first Discus, refining an established aquarium, or developing a breeding program, this book serves as your essential reference. The principles within these pages will help you move beyond guesswork and achieve consistent, long-term success with one of the most rewarding fish in the aquarium hobby.The Discus rewards dedicated care with unparalleled beauty, fascinating behaviour, and remarkable parental care. Let this guide show you how to unlock the full potential of these magnificent fish. Hurn, Raymond (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Karma is not a cosmic law. It is a control system.For generations, the idea that the universe tracks yourintentions and returns what you send out has shaped how peoplemake decisions, set limits, and relate to their own desires.The result is a life organized around invisible threat ratherthan genuine values.This book examines where karma came from, what it wasdesigned to do, and why the guilt and fear it generates areconditioned responses rather than moral signals.Across five chapters, readers will learn to: - Distinguish real ethical obligation from trained compliance- Build a personal code grounded in clarity and genuine care- Make decisions from internal authority rather than cosmic anxiety No external scorekeeper is required to live well or treatothers honestly.This book makes the case that the life available beyondkarmic fear is larger, more honest, and more fully your ownthan the one being managed inside it.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Death is the one appointment every human being shares. Yet most people spend their lives avoiding the subject entirely.This book changes that.Across five chapters, Death: The Universal Truth examines what mortality actually means, where the fear of death comes from and what it costs, what biology and philosophy genuinely know about dying, how grief works and what it leaves behind, and how the conscious awareness of death becomes one of the most reliable tools for living with clarity and intention.This is not a book about giving up. It is a book about waking up.Drawing on Stoic philosophy, neuroscience, near-death experience research, and the documented regrets of dying people, this book offers the honest foundation that most advice about living well assumes but never provides.Death is certain. How you live in response to that certainty is the only question that matters.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fascinating world of the Betta Fish, one of the most iconic and misunderstood aquarium species in the hobby.Fish Focus: Betta Fish (Betta splendens) - Behaviour, Care, and Natural Habitat Guide provides a complete science-based approach to understanding, keeping, breeding, and caring for Bettas. From their origins in the wetlands of Southeast Asia to creating the ideal aquarium environment, this guide helps hobbyists move beyond myths and provide exceptional care.Inside you'll learn: - Natural habitat and wild behaviour- Proper aquarium setup and water parameters- Feeding and nutrition strategies- Compatible tank mates- Breeding and fry raising techniques- Disease prevention and treatment basics- Advanced care and behavioural enrichment- Long-term health and welfare practicesWhether you are keeping your first Betta or refining your expertise, this comprehensive Fish Focus guide delivers practical, reliable information for success. Hurn, Raymond (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fascinating world of the Guppy, one of the most colourful, adaptable, and widely kept freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby.Fish Focus: Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Behaviour, Care, and Natural Habitat Guide provides a complete science-based approach to understanding, keeping, breeding, and caring for Guppies. From their origins in the rivers and wetlands of South America to creating the ideal aquarium environment, this guide helps hobbyists move beyond myths and achieve long-term success.Inside you'll learn: - Natural habitat and wild behaviour- Proper aquarium setup and water parameters- Feeding and nutrition strategies- Compatible tank mates and community planning- Breeding and fry raising techniques- Disease prevention and treatment basics- Advanced care and selective breeding methods- Long-term health and welfare practicesWhether you are keeping your first Guppies or developing high-quality breeding strains, this comprehensive Fish Focus guide delivers practical, reliable information for success. Hurn, Raymond (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fascinating world of the Zebra Danio, one of the most active, hardy, and scientifically significant freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby.Fish Focus: Zebra Danio (Danio rerio) Behaviour, Care, and Natural Habitat Guide provides a complete science-based approach to understanding, keeping, breeding, and caring for Zebra Danios. From their origins in the rivers and rice paddies of South Asia to creating the ideal aquarium environment, this guide helps hobbyists move beyond myths and achieve long-term success with one of the world's most popular schooling fish.Inside you will learn: - Natural habitat and wild behaviour patterns- Proper aquarium setup and water parameters for optimal health- The importance of school size and social dynamics- Feeding and nutrition strategies for vibrant colouration- Compatible tank mates and community planning- Breeding techniques and fry raising methods- Disease prevention and treatment basics- Advanced care and selective breeding of varieties- Long-term health and welfare practices- Environmental design for natural schooling behaviourZebra Danios are often recommended as beginner fish, yet their behavioural complexity, genetic diversity, and scientific importance make them fascinating subjects for aquarists at all experience levels. Whether you are keeping your first school or developing advanced breeding projects, this comprehensive Fish Focus guide delivers practical, reliable information for success.Written in an accessible yet science-based style, this guide covers everything from daily maintenance to advanced husbandry techniques. With detailed chapters on behaviour, water chemistry, nutrition, breeding, health, and environmental design, you will gain the knowledge needed to help your Zebra Danios thrive rather than merely survive.Learn the science. Understand the behaviour. Create the habitat. Master the care. Hurn, Raymond (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The complete science-based guide to keeping, breeding, and understanding one of the world's most elegant freshwater fish.Few aquarium fish command attention quite like the Angelfish. With its distinctive triangular silhouette, flowing fins, and striking colour variations, Pterophyllum scalare has captivated aquarists for generations. Yet beneath its graceful appearance lies a complex cichlid with specific needs that many keepers misunderstand.This comprehensive Fish Focus guide explores every aspect of Angelfish care, from their natural habitat in the slow-moving waterways of the Amazon Basin to creating the ideal aquarium environment. Whether you are stepping up from beginner fishkeeping or are an experienced aquarist, you will gain practical, science-based knowledge that helps your Angelfish thrive.Inside you will discover the natural history and behaviour of wild Angelfish, including their social dynamics, pair bonding, and remarkable parental care. Learn how to set up the perfect aquarium with the correct height, water parameters, and aquascaping to replicate their natural environment.Understand their dietary needs, compatible tank mates, and how to prevent common health problems before they develop.Breeding Angelfish is one of the most rewarding experiences in the aquarium hobby. This guide covers everything from pair formation and courtship to spawning, egg care, and raising healthy fry. Advanced sections explore selective breeding, colour strain development, genetic management, and professional-level husbandry techniques.With detailed chapters on water chemistry, filtration, maintenance routines, disease prevention, and long-term care, this book provides everything you need for success with Pterophyllum scalare. Whether you are keeping a single specimen, a breeding pair, or a community aquarium, the Fish Focus approach delivers reliable, evidence-based information.Learn the science. Understand the behaviour. Create the habitat. Master the care. Welcome to the world of Fish Focus. Hurn, Raymond (illustrator).…