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I&#8217m still a rookie second officer but even I know it&#8217s not supposed to happen like this.&#8221The captain called Before Landing Check.&#8221 That&#8217s normal. The first officer and I moved the appropriate switches, levers and buttons, and chanted the usual incantations. That&#8217s normal. The trusty old Boeing 727 responded with its arcane dialect of flashing lights and flickering needles. That&#8217s normal. And the all-important landing gear panel is now showing three green lights assuring us that the wheels are locked down. That&#8217s normal. But the landing gear control panel is also glowering at us with a trio of red lights, telling us that the green lights are not to be trusted. That&#8217s not normal.&#8221Read the rest of this story as you take off with Captain Grant Corriveau in Uplift &#8211 A Pilot&#8217s Journey.&#8221 During your flight you will be fascinated by many other true stories shared by Grant as he invites you to experience his life-long journey of discoveries. Captain Grant will reveal, through his story and rise in the ranks in the aviation industry, culminating in the pilot&#8217s seat in the cockpit, that not everything we need in life is learned in classes and training seminars.Beginning with his earliest childhood fascinations with aircraft and the men and women who fly them, Grant welcomes you into his logbook consisting of 48 years of flying with a 30 year airline career as icing on the cake. You will be uplifted as you share an insider&#8217s view of his passion and experience working for one of the world&#8217s great airlines. As Corriveau advances through the ranks to senior captain he transparently shares his challenges, adventures and achievements. You will fly with him as he exposes his failures and doubts &#8211 his triumphs and close calls. You will share time when Grant&#8217s dream almost ended and sit next to him in the jump seat as he candidly shares a pilot&#8217s life of continuous training and adaptation to new technology and automation.Uplift&#8221 is everyone&#8217s journey, told through the eyes and experiences of one pilot&#8217s career &#8211 one pilot&#8217s journey. Come along for the ride and you will be uplifted."
 

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I&#8217m sorry, but Sorry, Sorry, Sorry means that you no longer have an excuse for delivering anything other than a pitch-perfect apology. Ingall and McCarthy break down thorny questions&#8230with grace and humor.&#8221 &#8212Peggy Orenstein, bestselling author of Boys &amp Sex, Girls &amp Sex, and Cinderella Ate My DaughterIt&#8217s a truth universally acknowledged that terrible apologies are the worst. We&#8217ve all been on the receiving end, and oh, how they make us seethe. Horrible public apologies&#8212excuse-laden, victim blame-y, weaselly statements&#8212often go viral instantaneously, whether they&#8217re from a celebrity, a politician, or a blogger. We all recognize bad apologies when we hear them. So why is it so hard to apologize well? How can we do better? How could they do better? Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy show us the way. Drawing on a deep well of research in psychology, sociology, law, and medicine, they explain why apology is hard to find and why it doesn&#8217t have to be. Alongside their six (and a half)-step formula for apologizing beautifully, Ingall and McCarthy also delve into how to respond to a bad apology why corporations, celebrities, and governments seldom apologize well how to teach children to apologize how gender and race affect both apologies and forgiveness and most of all, why good apologies are essential, powerful, and restorative. apology can do so many things&#8212mend fences, heal wounds, and bring more harmony into ourselves and our society at large. With wit, deep introspection, and laugh-out-loud humor, Ingall and McCarthy&#8217s guidance will help make the world a better place, one apology at a time."
 

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I was the only one rooting for the shark in Jaws,&#8221 author Jim Toomey.Sherman's Lagoon is a fantasy place situated somewhere in the tropics. It's inhabited by a motley crew of sea creatures, whose marine lives suspiciously mirror our own. Through his comic strip, cartoonist Jim Toomey explores many of the issues that we face daily in our world on dry land. His characters attempt new business ventures, go on disastrous dates, try fad diets, and read the latest best-selling books.&nbspSherman's Lagoon appeals to adults and children alike. Children, preteens, and teens enjoy its underwater theme and the sometimes rough-and-tumble world of life in the ocean. Adults enjoy the social commentary that is a common thread in the strip.&#8195There is also an educational aspect to the strip that gives it a unique place in the comics. Toomey explores environmental themes in a light, apolitical way. And, he takes his characters on road trips, where they explore different parts of the ocean and meet native animals along the way."
 

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I see now that the circumstances of one&#8217s birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.&#8221 (Mewtwo, Pok&#233mon: The First Movie)For more than two decades, Ash Ketchum, has been chasing his dream of becoming a Pok&#233mon master. His personal journey spans more than 1,000 television episodes, 22 films, 122 Pok&#233mon games (as of fall of 2021), discovering over 800 different species of Pok&#233mon, numerous card games, and other merchandise children of the '90s still treasure today.The Psychology of Pok&#233mon guides gamers on a real-world quest of self-discovery so that they can Catch &#8216em All. And, as part of this examination, psychologists, clinicians, video game researchers, professors, and enthusiasts unravel the mysteries of the Pok&#233mon series by asking:Why is the Pok&#233mon series so beloved by everyone even after we have grown up?What is the reason we trust a 10-year-old to accomplish the mission to become a Pok&#233mon master, and how does this affect our own sense of childhood?What can we take away from our own journey of the Pok&#233mon series and its impact on catching them all?How can Ash Ketchum's perseverance and resilience teach us about grit in the face of adversity?Why was &quotTwitch Plays Pok&#233mon&quot such an inspiration to us all?Where does the heroic journey fall in line with Ash's journey to become a Pok&#233mon master?And much, much, more&#8230Think you know Pok&#233mon? The Psychology of Pok&#233mon explores how the game resonates with a player's psychological drive toward an emotional sense of wholeness, bonding, and completion as they take part in this epic quest."
 

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I like the surprise of the curtain going up, revealing what&#8217s behind it.&#8221&#8211John SchlesingerThe British director John Schlesinger was one of the cinema&#8217s most dynamic and influential artists. Now, in Conversations with John Schlesinger, acclaimed writer Ian Buruma, Schlesinger&#8217s nephew, reveals the director&#8217s private world in a series of in-depth interviews conducted in the later years of the director&#8217s life. Here they discuss the impact of Schlesinger&#8217s personal life on his art. As his films so readily demonstrate, Schlesinger is a wonderful storyteller, and he serves up fascinating and provocative recollections of growing up in a Jewish family during World War II, his sexual coming-of-age as a gay man in conformist 1950s England, his emergence as an artist in the Swinging 60s,&#8221 and the roller-coaster ride of his career as one of the most prominent Hollywood directors of his time.Schlesinger also discusses his artistic philosophy and approach to filmmaking, recounting stories from the sets of his masterpieces, including Midnight Cowboy Sunday, Bloody Sunday Marathon Man and The Day of the Locust. He shares what it was like to direct such stars as Dustin Hoffman, John Voight, Sean Penn, Madonna, and Julie Christie (whom Schlesinger is credited with discovering) and offers his thoughts on the fickle nature of fame and success in Hollywood.Packed with wit and keen insight into the artistic mind, Conversations with John Schlesinger is not just the candid story of a dynamic and eventful life but the true measure of an extraordinary person."
 

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I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don&#8217t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.&#8221&#8211Larry Moss, from the IntroductionWhen Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss&#8217s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone&#8211professionals and amateurs alike&#8211can discover Moss&#8217s passionate, in-depth teaching.Inviting you to join him in the classroom and onstage, Moss shares the techniques he has developed over thirty years to help actors set their emotions, imagination, and behavior on fire, showing how the hard work of preparation pays off in performances that are spontaneous, fresh, and authentic. From the foundations of script analysis to the nuances of physicalization and sensory work, here are the case studies, exercises, and insights that enable you to connect personally with a script, develop your character from the inside out, overcome fear and inhibition, and master the technical skills required for success in the theater, television, and movies.Far more than a handbook, The Intent to Live is the personal credo of a master teacher. Moss&#8217s respect for actors and love of the actor&#8217s craft enliven every page, together with examples from a wealth of plays and films, both current and classic, and vivid appreciations of great performances. Whether you act for a living or simply want a deeper understanding of acting greatness, The Intent to Live will move, instruct, and inspire you."
 

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Humor abounds&#8221 in this collection of western-style wit and wisdom by the author of the classicDon&#8217t Squat with Your Spurs On&nbsp(Midwest Book Review). &nbspIt&#8217s easy to win at solitaire, just shoot all the witnesses. &nbspThe shallower the stream, the louder the babble. &nbspDon&#8217t worry too much about what other people think about you. If they&#8217re giving you any thought at all, they&#8217re probably wondering what you think about them. &nbsp The perfect companion for a pit stop at the little wood shack out back (or anywhere else),&nbspThe Outhouse Reader&nbspis filled with quick quips and wise advice, from Most things get better. In fact, most things get better by the next morning&#8221 to A true friend, if he can't get you out of jail, will get in there with you.&#8221 It&#8217s a treasury of funny, thought-provoking tidbits to keep you laughing till the cows come home!"
 

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How to be a Rock Star Doctor&#8221 shows doctors how to get on-stage to achieve clinical and professional success, while avoiding burnout. The key is to follow the Rebekah Bernard&#8217s Rock Star rules for running a successful practice that delights patients and delivers financial and emotional rewards to the physician. The Rock Star rules teach the physician to: &#8226 Convey the qualities that are the most important to patients, leading to clinical success &#8226 Organize and control the office visit to maximize the patient and physician agendas &#8226 Optimize time management by the use of clinical tools such as the Problem List&#8221 and Evidence-Based-Medicine (EBM) &#8226 Focus on physician-patient face-to-face&#8221 time to maximize profitability &#8226 Overcome the challenges of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) on the physician-patient relationship with time-saving methods such as customizable forms &#8226 Cope with emotionally challenging patients by learning to show empathy, even when you don&#8217t feel it &#8226 Use psychology to maintain your mental health and find work-life balance This is well-written, accessible and useful, not only for students, residents and new docs but also for seasoned docs struggling with the complexities of today's health care system.&#8221 -- Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, President of the California Academy of Family Physicians I want to give this book to all of my physician patients, especially those who struggle with time management. A must read for any novice practitioner as well as the seasoned physician who needs to reboot their practice.&#8221- Steven Cohen, PsyD, The Center for Psychology"
 

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How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?&#8221&#8211 Epictetus, Stoic philosopherWhere can you find joy? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death of a loved one? And what about those reoccurring depressing thoughts?While traditional schooling doesn&#8217t address such questions, it&#8217s exactly what ancient schools of philosophy were all about: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don&#8217t exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need of a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were.This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you and live up to your best self.A mix of timeless wisdom and empowering advice,&nbspThe Little Book of Stoicism&nbspwill point the way to anyone seeking a calm and wise life in a chaotic world."
 

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His inspiration was drawn from World War II and the Occupation, he showed couture looks that included square shoulders, knee-length skirts, platform heels and simple patterned dresses . . . What Saint Laurent was doing, of course, was blurring the line between couture and ready-to-wear.&#8221 &#8212New York Times On January 21, 1971, couturier Yves Saint Laurent presented his spring-summer haute couture collection. Inspired by the garments of the war years, the collection included short dresses, platform shoes, square shoulders, and exaggerated makeup. The show caused an outrage among the public, the critics, and the press alike, earning it the title of Paris&#8217s ugliest collection.&#8221 Nevertheless, the haute couture designs of the runway made their way to the boulevards, giving full sway to the retro&#8221 trend that quickly conquered the streets.Yves Saint Laurent: The Scandal Collection, 1971 offers a behind-the-scenes look at the influential collection that drew fire in the fashion world&#8221&#8212from the collection&#8217s inspiration to the press coverage that followed. Beautifully illustrated and documented with well-researched essays, this book is enriched with personal interviews and archival photographs of the show, the models, the designs, and the textile and print samples, as well as sketches and international press clippings. Saint Laurent was one of France&#8217s most prominent fashion designers. From his work at Dior to the time of his founding his eponymous YSL fashion label in 1962 to his death in 2008, his work was a force in an industry full of big names and successful houses. In 1985, fashion historian Caroline Milbank wrote, The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture&#8217s rise from its 1960s ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable.&#8221 He developed his style to accommodate the changes in fashion during that period. He approached his aesthetic from a different perspective by helping women find confidence by looking both comfortable and elegant at the same time. For those who admire Saint Laurent&#8217s life and work, for historians looking back at key moments in fashion history, and for designers looking for inspiration, this book and the work it displays will be a resource that will be referred to again and again."