Don T Think Of An Elephant

Author : George Lakoff
Publisher : Scribe Publications
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781920769451

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Don't Think of an Elephant! by George Lakoff Pdf

Don't Think of An Elephant is the antidote to decades of conservative strategising and the right's stranglehold on political dialogue. More specifically, it is the definitive handbook for understanding and communicating effectively about key social and political issues. George Lakoff explains in detail exactly how the right has managed to co-opt traditional values in order to popularise its political agenda. He also provides examples of how the centre-left can address the community's core values and re-frame political debate to establish a civil discourse that reinforces progressive positions. Don't Think of An Elephant provides a compelling linguistic analysis of political campaigning. But, more importantly, it demonstrates that real political values and ideas must provide the foundation for political progress by the centre-left.

Author : George Lakoff
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781603585941

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The ALL NEW Don't Think of an Elephant! by George Lakoff Pdf

Author : Kevin Simler,Robin Hanson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190495992

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The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler,Robin Hanson Pdf

Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus we don't like to talk or even think about the extent of our selfishness. This is the elephant in the brain. Such an introspective taboo makes it hard for us to think clearly about our nature and the explanations for our behavior. The aim of this book, then, is to confront our hidden motives directly - to track down the darker, unexamined corners of our psyches and blast them with floodlights. Then, once everything is clearly visible, we can work to better understand ourselves: Why do we laugh? Why are artists sexy? Why do we brag about travel? Why do we prefer to speak rather than listen? Our unconscious motives drive more than just our private behavior; they also infect our venerated social institutions such as Art, School, Charity, Medicine, Politics, and Religion. In fact, these institutions are in many ways designed to accommodate our hidden motives, to serve covert agendas alongside their official ones. The existence of big hidden motives can upend the usual political debates, leading one to question the legitimacy of these social institutions, and of standard policies designed to favor or discourage them. You won't see yourself - or the world - the same after confronting the elephant in the brain.

Author : Susanne Merritt
Publisher : EK Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1925335488

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Don't Think About Purple Elephants by Susanne Merritt Pdf

Now in paperback! Sometimes Sophie worries -- not during the day when she is busy with family and friends, but at night when everything is calm and quiet. Her family all try to help, but somehow they just make her worries worse. Until her mother thinks of a new approach ... that might just involve an elephant or two! But wait, don't think about purple elephants, whatever you do! Whimsical and humorous, this little girl's story of finding a way to ease her worry will resonate with children and parents everywhere.

Author : George Lakoff,Elisabeth Wehling
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781476700014

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The Little Blue Book by George Lakoff,Elisabeth Wehling Pdf

Provides guidelines for United States Democrats to connect moral values to important policies, using practical tactics to guide political discourse away from extreme positions.

Author : Melanie Salas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1954648545

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Don't Think of Pink Elephants! by Melanie Salas Pdf

Our minds are so powerful and what we choose to think and believe can greatly impact how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. Being happy starts with controlling the message that we speak to ourselves in our heads. "Don't Think of Pink Elephants" is perfect for all ages and opens our minds to the importance of positive thoughts and the power that these messages have over us. Come along on the journey as we explore how to program our brains to find true happiness in this fun light-hearted read!

Author : Patricia Cleveland-Peck
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408849811

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You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus by Patricia Cleveland-Peck Pdf

You can't take an elephant on the bus ... It would simply cause a terrible fuss! Elephants' bottoms are heavy and fat and would certainly squash the seats quite flat. Never put a camel in a sailing boat, or a tiger on a train, and don't even THINK about asking a whale to ride a bike ... This riotous picture book is filled with animals causing total disaster as they try to travel in the most unsuitable vehicles. A real romp of a book, with hilarious rhyming text and spectacular illustrations.

Author : Jon Bostock
Publisher : Lioncrest Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1544509855

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The Elephant's Dilemma by Jon Bostock Pdf

You know the moments of inspiration that come out of nowhere? Maybe it's an idea for a product that will change people's lives, or a way to solve a conflict. No matter the epiphany, this surge of excitement is often as fleeting as the good ideas we abandon too quickly. But what if we took a chance? What if we used our momentum to see our ideas through? Our ancestors used their ideas for change. They took big risks to improve the lives of future generations, doing whatever it took with few alternatives. Now it's our turn to take the risks and change the world, but we're comfortable and complacent-even when we shouldn't be. In The Elephant's Dilemma, Jon Bostock shares how he took a chance with his fascinating story of business success. He shows how we're chained to our current reality, and what can happen when we break free and reimagine our future. His book is an urgent battle cry asking us to step forward, live a more fulfilled life, and leave a legacy for future generations.

Author : Craig Ferguson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525533931

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Riding the Elephant by Craig Ferguson Pdf

From the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit. Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself. In Craig’s candid and revealing memoir, readers will get a look into the mind and recollections of the unique and twisted Scottish American who became a national hero for pioneering the world’s first TV robot skeleton sidekick and reviving two dudes in a horse suit dancing as a form of entertainment. In Riding the Elephant, there are some stories that are too graphic for television, too politically incorrect for social media, or too meditative for a stand-up comedy performance. Craig discusses his deep love for his native Scotland, examines his profound psychic change brought on by fatherhood, and looks at aging and mortality with a perspective that he was incapable of as a younger man. Each story is strung together in a colorful tapestry that ultimately reveals a complicated man who has learned to process—and even enjoy—the unusual trajectory of his life.

Author : Françoise Malby-Anthony,Katja Willemsen
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250220158

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An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby-Anthony,Katja Willemsen Pdf

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "Malby-Anthony offers a book of great inspiration and wide appeal to nature-loving readers." —Publishers Weekly A heart-warming sequel to the international bestseller The Elephant Whisperer, by Lawrence Anthony's wife Françoise Malby-Anthony. A chic Parisienne, Françoise never expected to find herself living on a South African game reserve. But then she fell in love with conservationist Lawrence Anthony and everything changed. After Lawrence’s death, Françoise faced the daunting responsibility of running Thula Thula without him. Poachers attacked their rhinos, their security team wouldn’t take orders from a woman and the authorities were threatening to cull their beloved elephant family. On top of that, the herd’s feisty new matriarch Frankie didn’t like her. In this heart-warming and moving book, Françoise describes how she fought to protect the herd and to make her dream of building a wildlife rescue center a reality. She found herself caring for a lost baby elephant who turned up at her house, and offering refuge to traumatized orphaned rhinos, and a hippo called Charlie who was scared of water. As she learned to trust herself, she discovered she’d had Frankie wrong all along. Filled with extraordinary animals and the humans who dedicate their lives to saving them, An Elephant in My Kitchen is a captivating and gripping read.

Author : George Lakoff
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781440637834

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The Political Mind by George Lakoff Pdf

A groundbreaking scientific examination of the way our brains understand politics from a New York Times bestselling author One of the world 's best-known linguists and cognitive scientists, George Lakoff has a knack for making science make sense for general readers. In his new book, Lakoff spells out what cognitive science has discovered about reason, and reveals that human reason is far more interesting than we thought it was. Reason is physical, mostly unconscious, metaphorical, emotion-laden, and tied to empathy-and there are biological explanations behind our moral and political thought processes. His call for a New Enlightenment is a bold and striking challenge to the cherished beliefs not only of philosophers, but of pundits, pollsters, and political leaders. The Political Mind is a passionate, erudite, and groundbreaking book that will appeal to anyone interested in how the mind works and how we function socially and politically.

Author : Cristina L. Hardrich
Publisher : Austin Macauley
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1645751686

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Do Not Think about Pink Elephants by Cristina L. Hardrich Pdf

Lisa was having a bad day. Things were not going well since morning, until the time she rode the bus home from school. She was in a bad mood! Her daddy never likes to see Lisa in a bad mood, so he steps in to try and make her smile. Maybe he can even make her laugh. Daddy has a way of making people laugh with silly animal images. If that isn't enough to make someone laugh, his silliness and ability to make himself laugh could cheer anyone up. Will his tactics work for Lisa this time? You will see.

Author : David Usher
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781770898691

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Let the Elephants Run by David Usher Pdf

A national bestseller, Let the Elephants Run is the essential guidebook for anyone looking to reignite their creativity. Creativity is in everyone’s DNA, not a select few. Award-winning musician and founder of CloudID Creativity Lab David Usher believes we just need the right tools to help us reconnect with our imaginations in our day-to-day lives, whether in the head office, the home office, or the artist’s studio. Using a mix of personal anecdotes and professional examples from the worlds of industry, technology, science, music, and art, he shows us that creativity is not magic; it is a learnable skill that any person or business can master. The dynamic full-colour design includes photographs, artwork, and illustrations, as well as action pages to help readers start cultivating the habit of documenting their ideas for future execution. Based on his wildly popular speaking engagements, Let the Elephants Run is the essential guidebook to reigniting and nurturing our creativity in accessible and productive ways.

Author : Susan Kreller
Publisher : G.P. Putnam's Sons
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Abusive men
ISBN : 9780399172090

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You Can't See the Elephants by Susan Kreller Pdf

"When she suspects that her young neighbors are being abused by their father, one brave girl takes a stand to protect them"--

Author : Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763654566

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Small as an Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson Pdf

Jack’s mom is gone, leaving him all alone on a campsite in Maine. Can he find his way back to Boston before the authorities realize what happened? (Ages 10-14) Ever since Jack can remember, his mom has been unpredictable, sometimes loving and fun, other times caught in a whirlwind of energy and "spinning" wildly until it’s over. But Jack never thought his mom would take off during the night and leave him at a campground in Acadia National Park, with no way to reach her and barely enough money for food. Any other kid would report his mom gone, but Jack knows by now that he needs to figure things out for himself - starting with how to get from the backwoods of Maine to his home in Boston before DSS catches on. With nothing but a small toy elephant to keep him company, Jack begins the long journey south, a journey that will test his wits and his loyalties - and his trust that he may be part of a larger herd after all.