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Immunforsvaret er et magisk og magtfuldt system, og mindst hvert andet dødsfald i Danmark hænger sammen med ubalance i immunsystemet.Søvn, motion, kost, røg, alkohol, vaccinationer, stress, bekymringer og livsindstilling påvirker immunsystemet. Du kan derfor selv gøre en masse for at skabe sund balance.Professor Bente Klarlund Pedersen gør op med alt, der lover at booste sundheden med et trylleslag, og forklarer – overraskende, personligt og helt ned på celleniveau – hvordan din livsstil påvirker din sundhed. Alle råd er forskningsbaserede.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Clear, comprehensive, and trusted, Bryman's Social Research Methods has guided over a quarter of a million students through their research methods course and student research project. The thoroughly updated sixth edition offers unrivalled coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods with renewed focus and a fresh, modern feel.

Succesforfatteren Stefanie Stahl har skrevet en ny bog, der kan inspirere til arbejdet med det ”indre barn”. Det ”indre barn” er summen af alle de prægninger fra barndommen, som vi har modtaget gennem vores forældre og andre personer, som vi har haft en tilknytning til. Bogen tager udgangspunkt i det sårede ”skyggebarn”, som er præget af de krænkelser og psykiske mén fra barndommen, som har sat sig spor dybt inde i det ubevidste, og som hindrer os i som voksne at udleve vores fulde potentiale. Hvis vi kan finde ud af at blive venner med vores skyggebarn, så får solbarnet frihed til være helt sig selv. Solbarnet er den kerne i os, som let, ubesværet og glad er vendt mod livet, den kerne, som muliggør lykkelige relationer og giver livet fylde og god mening. Bogen er beregnet til selvterapi i forbindelse med negative og hæmmende følelser i hverdagen og er skrevet i et lettilgængeligt sprog. Med talrige eksempler og erfaringer både fra sin praksis og fra livet udenfor det terapeutiske rum viser Stefanie Stahl os, hvordan vi kan lære vores indre barn at kende, ikke bare med dets skygger, men også som det positive solbarn, det også er. Teksten ledsages af praktiske øvelser, som skal hjælpe os til at slippe gamle mønstre, som bare konstant har ført os ud i blindgyder og ulykke. Vi lærer, hvordan vi ved at tage et skridt ad gangen kan finde frem til nye, hensigtsmæssige holdninger og adfærdsformer og dermed forbedre vores relationer og vores oplevelse af at lykkes. Bogen er med sin selvterapeutiske metode blevet en bestseller, hvor salget i Tyskland det første år nåede 180.000 eksemplarer og efter tre år ultimo 2018 rundede 500.000 stk.. Den er blevet solgt til udgivelse i 21 lande, og den har de sidste tre år ligget nummer ét på Spiegels bestsellerliste for årets mest solgte faglige paperbacks. “En bog man ikke alene vil læse mere end én gang, men som også vil blive en livslang ledsager.” – Psychologie bringt dich weiter

A journey through the otherworldly science behind Christopher Nolan's award-winning film, Interstellar, from executive producer and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne.

A GUIDE TO USING THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY CLOCK TO CREATE THE OPTIMUM PERSONAL ROUTINE. SLEEP BETTER, WORK BETTER, FEEL BETTER.'A superlative guide to some of the most intriguing questions of human existence' Bill BrysonIn the twenty-first century, we increasingly push our daily routines into the night, carrying out work, exercise and our social lives long after dark. But we have forgotten that our bodies are governed by a 24-hour biological clock which guides us towards the best time to sleep, eat and think. New science has proven that living out of sync with this clock is not only disrupting our sleep, but leaving us more vulnerable to infection, cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and mental illness.In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster shares his life's work, taking us on a fascinating and surprising journey through the science of our body clocks. Using his own studies, as well as insights from an international community of sleep scientists and biologists studying circadian rhythms, he illustrates the surprising effects the time of day can have on our health:- how a walk outside at dawn can ensure a better night's sleep- how eating after sundown can affect our weight- the extraordinary effects the time we take our medication can have on our risk of life-threatening conditions, such as strokesIn the modern world, we have neglected an essential part of our biology. But with knowledge of this astonishing science, we can get back into the rhythm, and live healthier, sharper lives.

VæK TIGEREN præsenterer en ny indfaldsvinkel til forståelsen af traumer og giver et spændende syn på sammenhængen mellem følelser og erindring.Peter Levine ser mennesket som naturvæsen, begavet med en instinktiv evne til at helbrede sig selv og med et intellektuelt sind, som kan udnytte denne iboende evne. Han rejser spørgsmålet om hvorfor dyr, der lever frit i naturen, til trods for at de jævnligt føler sig truet, sjældent bliver traumatiseret – og mener at svaret på menneskers traumer findes i en forståelse af de kræfter, som gør dyr uimodtagelige over for traumer. Et traume opstår ofte af en tilsyneladende dagligdags hændelse. Vi oplever alle traumer, men der er stor forskel på, hvordan vi lever videre med oplevelsen. I VæK TIGEREN normaliseres traumet og dets symptomer og den proces, som er nødvendig for at helbrede det. Levine giver et indblik i de subtile, men kraftfulde impulser, som styrer vores reaktioner på følelsesmæssigt overvældende hændelser, og han formidler ny forståelse af traumer, som kan bruges af alle, hvad enten det drejer sig om tandlægebesøg eller tab efter ulykker.Bogen indeholder en række øvelser og brugbare forslag til arbejdet med egne traumer og til krisehjælp.Peter Levine har forsket i og arbejdet med stress og traumer i 25 år, dels som konsulent for NASA, dels på hospitaler og smerteklinikker. Han besøger jævnligt Danmark, hvor han holder foredrag og kurser.

A raw, cerebral work devoted to the inextricability of pleasure and pain, and to the question of what role, if any, aesthetic beauty can play in times of great heartache or grief.

Imagine a future where we are not alone - where our universe is just one of countless parallel worlds, some strangely familiar, some almost unimaginable. This title takes us to the frontiers of scientific knowledge to explain the nature - and future - of our universe.

Perfektion er en illusion, og det ved vi godt, men de seneste 20-30 år er der sket en stigning i presset for at være perfekt. Tidens perfekthedskultur må og skal vi gøre op med, da perfektionisme kan føre til forskellige former for mistrivsel. Vejen ud af perfekthedskulturens onde cirkel er mangesidig. I bogen præsenteres vi for forskning fra den positive psykologi koblet sammen med inspiration fra den japanske filosofi wabi-sabi. Bogen viser, hvordan vi lærer at finde meningen i livets foranderlighed, i vores egen ufuldkommenhed og i livets fællesskaber. Det er også et opgør med forbrugsræs og troen på, at man kan købe, kontrollere eller forhaste sig lykkelig. Der gives 12 konkrete bud på sammen at finde veje til at leve fuldt ud med et mere balanceret fokus på: Trivsel. Kærlighed. Kreativitet. Opbyggelige relationer. Fællesskab. Flow. Glæde. Selvværd. Nærvær. Frihed. Mening. Mod. Styrker. Det er selve modet til at være uperfekt, der giver skønheden i livet.

A luxury, keep-sake edition of an ancient Chinese scripture This ancient text, fundamental to Taoism, has become a source of inspiration and guidance for millions in modern society.

'Intensely moving ... what makes Gessen's book different is that she has used her considerable research skills as a journalist to set out what human genetics can and can't do' Guardian

A fresh edition of the sustainable design pioneer Victor Papanek's classic and ever-relevant book.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A generous gift of guidance on modern living culled from a canon of wisdom hatched long ago.' - Maria Popova, editor of Brain Pickings'A richly rewarding spring of practical wisdom to help you focus on what's in your control, eliminate false and limiting beliefs, and take more effective action.' - Jack Canfield, co-author of The Success PrinciplesT and the Chicken Soup for the Soul (R) seriesDaily doses of practical, uplifting philosophy from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the WayWhere can you find joy? What's the true measure of success? How should we manage anger? Find meaning? Conquer grief? The answers to these questions and more lie at the heart of Stoic philosophy. The Daily Stoic is a wise, calming, page-a-day guide to living a good life, offering inspirational daily doses of classic wisdom. Each page features a powerful quotation from the likes of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or philosopher Epictetus, as well as historical anecdotes and thought-provoking commentary to help you tackle any problem, approach any goal and find the serenity, self-knowledge and resilience you need to live well.

Almost all of us want to make a difference. So we volunteer, donate to charity, recycle or try to cut down our carbon emissions. But rarely do we know how much of a difference we're really making.In a remarkable re-examination of the evidence, Doing Good Better reveals why buying sweatshop-produced goods benefits the poor; why cosmetic surgeons can do more good than charity workers; and why giving to a relief fund is generally not the best way to help after a natural disaster. By examining the charities you give to, the volunteering you do, the goods you buy and the career you pursue, this fascinating and often surprising guide shows how through simple actions you can improve thousands of lives - including your own.

Award-winning author Malinda Lo returns to the Bay Area with another masterful coming-of-queer-age story, this time set against the backdrop of the first major Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage. And almost sixty years after the end of Last Night at the Telegraph Club, Lo's new novel also offers a glimpse into Lily and Kath's lives since 1955.Aria Tang West was looking forward to a summer on Martha's Vineyard with her best friends-one last round of sand and sun before college. But after a graduation party goes wrong, Aria's parents exile her to California to stay with her grandmother, artist Joan West.Aria expects boredom, but what she finds is Steph Nichols, her grandmother's gardener. Soon, Aria is second-guessing who she is and what she wants to be, and a summer that once seemed lost becomes unforgettable-for Aria, her family, and the working-class queer community Steph introduces her to. It's the kind of summer that changes a life forever.

The #1 Sunday Times bestseller from 'the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now' (New York Times) - now in paperback. How should we live properly in a world of chaos and uncertainty?Jordan Peterson has helped millions of people, young and old, men and women, aim at a life of responsibility and meaning. Now he can help you.Drawing on his own work as a clinical psychologist and on lessons from humanity's oldest myths and stories, Peterson offers twelve profound and realistic principles to live by. After all, as he reminds us, we each have a vital role to play in the unfolding destiny of the world. Deep, rewarding and enlightening, 12 Rules for Life is a lifeboat built solidly for stormy seas: ancient wisdom applied to our contemporary problems.

Vinder af DET DANSKE KRIMINALAKADEMIS DEBUTANTPRIS 2020. Alle i dansk politi ved, hvem Martin Juncker er. En af landets bedste drabsefterforskere, godt gift, far til to. Men Juncker har trådt ved siden af, er blevet forflyttet og befinder sig nu i en lille sløv provinsby på Sydøstsjælland. Han skal lede en ny lokalstation og kan samtidig tage sig af sin gamle demente far. Det burde være udramatisk, men så lander en spektakulær drabssag på hans bord. En mand bliver fundet myrdet, og konen er forsvundet. Ingen har set noget, der er ingen spor at gå efter, intet åbenlyst motiv. Junckers tidligere makker Signe Kristiansen er stadig i sit vante job i København. Hun ser frem til en rolig jul sammen med sin familie, da en kraftig bombe springer på et julemarked i Indre By. Signe står i spidsen for jagten på gerningsmændene, men sporene ender hurtigt blindt – indtil hun får et tip, der trækker sagen et sted hen, hun ikke i sin vildeste fantasi havde forestillet sig. Journalistparret Janni Pedersen fra TV 2 og Kim Faber fra Politiken debuterede i 2019 med denne stærke og medrivende kriminalroman om terror, ondskab og magtesløshed i et Danmark, der er ved at fryse til. Skrevet med fintunet præcision og befolket af levende mennesker med virkelige problemer i et nutidigt Danmark i flammer. Læs den! - Jesper Stein

In this profound and moving philosophical statement, Camus poses the fundamental question: Is life worth living? If human existence holds no significance, what can keep us from suicide?As Camus argues, if there is no God to give meaning to our lives, humans must take on that purpose themselves. This is our 'absurd' task, like Sisyphus forever rolling his rock up a hill, as the inevitability of death constantly overshadows us. Written during the bleakest days of the Second World War, The Myth of Sisyphus argues for an acceptance of reality that encompasses revolt, passion and, above all, liberty.This volume contains several other essays, including lyrical evocations of the sunlit cities of Algiers and Oran, the settings of his great novels The Outsider and The Plague.Albert Camus is the author of a number of best-selling and highly influential works, all of which are published by Penguin. They include The Fall, The Outsider and The First Man. He is remembered as one of the few writers to have shaped the intellectual climate of post-war France, but beyond that, his fame has been international.Translated by Justin O'BrienWith an Introduction by James Wood

A study of the Western astronomical tradition from ancient Babylonia to the European Renaissance, with emphasis on the Greek period. The book explores the evidence for the astronomy of the ancient past and how astronomy was practised. Emphasis is placed on the material culture of ancient astronomy.

'This is a book everyone must read, many times over' VEX KINGA radically compassionate plan for turning inward and lifting the heaviness that prevents us from healing ourselves and the worldyung pueblo's path to deep healing began only after years of drug abuse had taken a toll on his body and soul. Searching for a way forward, he discovered that by facing his anxieties and fears, trusting his intuition and focusing on meditation he felt mentally lighter and finally at home in his heart and mind.In Lighter, yung pueblo reveals how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion and letting go to becoming emotionally mature. This is a transformative guide to making our actions become more intentional, our decisions more compassionate, our thinking clearer and our future much brighter.

The 40th anniversary edition of the million copy international bestseller, with a new epilogue from the author. As relevant and influential today as when it was first published, this classic exposition of evolutionary thought, widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights, stimulated whole new areas of research.

A story of the troubled life of an introspective historian, Antoine Roquentin, and an exposition of one of the most influential and significant philosophical attitudes of modern times - existentialism. It chronicles Antoine's struggle with the realisation that he is an entirely free agent in a world devoid of meaning.

Sundhed og trivsel gennem craft-aktiviteter – en grundbog til praksis er den første bog på dansk, hvor craft (håndværk og håndarbejde) er genstandsfelt for at udvikle indsatser til fremme af sundhed og trivsel. Bogen ønsker at bidrage til at højne respekten for og viden om det, som craft kan gøre for den mentale trivsel, så fagprofessionelle kan forstå virkningsmekanismerne og den bagvedliggende psykologi.Bogen er bygget op om central forskning bag craft, forslag til måder at arbejde fagligt bevidst med sundhedsfremmende craft-indsatser og eksempler fra forskellige praksis-kontekster. Bogen indeholder kapitler om bl.a. neuroanatomi og flow-teori, kapitler med konkrete beskrivelser af graduering af aktiviteter og tilrettelæggelse af indsatser mhp. at generere flow, og kapitler med hands-on beskrivelser af individ- og gruppebaserede interventioner i fx grundskole, behandlingspsykiatri og på Sclerosehospitalerne. Bogens målgruppe er alle med faglig interesse for craft, og som ønsker dybere viden om craft som basis for indsatser mhp. sundhedsfremme og trivsel. Bogen henvender sig til både studerende og færdiguddannede ergoterapeuter, psykologer, sygeplejersker, pædagoger, lærere, friluftsvejledere, tekstilformidlere, kunsthåndværkere samt kandidater i sundhedsvidenskab og andre beslægtede uddannelser med interesse for craft.