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Planted is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the delicate and powerful process of spiritual transformation. Filled with raw honesty with a deep sense of devotion, the poems reveal the internal struggles that often accompany spiritual growth. This collection is a testament to the unshakeable power of faith, offering a gentle reminder that, through every season of life, God is at work, shaping us for something greater. Whether you are seeking encouragement or reflecting on your own spiritual journey, Planted is an inspiring companion to anyone longing to grow deeper in Christ, remaining planted, amidst life's pressures and changes, until you are ready to bloom.

Fear Less: Transforming Fear Into Courage within Relationships, Career, Society, and Self is a reminder that we are not alone in living with fears. Fear is a natural instinct that can be overwhelming, but it is possible to step into fear, confront and learn from it, and carry on. Within these pages, are stories of overcoming the debilitating fears we face from relationships; childhood trauma; insecurities and rejection; growth and success; change; social and cultural norms, expectations, and prejudice; being an entrepreneur--fear of the unknown and unexpressed. Fear, in its truest form, keeps us alive; it ignites the fight or flight tendency. We view fear in today's society as a weakness that causes anxiety and self-doubt--yet all of us experience it, some on a daily basis. It holds us hostage, causing us to miss opportunities or make poor life choices, so how can we regain power and step through fear? Read through raw, emotional, entertaining, and enlightening stories from women who may help guide you through the shadows and change your mindset. As we explore the many facets of fear, and how we get it to step aside without limiting ourselves, we learn to conquer more.

Sport coaches have a tremendous influence—positive or negative—in the lives of athletes. Too often, however, the delivery of quality coaching is left to chance. Athletes deserve coaches who create positive environments, foster skill development, and build character. In Coach Education Essentials, leading coach educators and professionals from around the world cover the core elements of coach education and development, and describe how best to understand, cultivate, and evaluate quality coaching. Edited by Kristen Dieffenbach, PhD, and Melissa Thompson, PhD, this text is the most authoritative resource on the topic ever assembled, and the book’s contributors represent a who’s who of coach education: John Bales Gordon Bloom Trey Burdette Penny Crisfield Edward Cope Kristen Dieffenbach Lori Gano-Overway Brian Gearity Wade Gilbert Daniel Gould Matthew Grant Stephen Harvey Luke Jones Cameron Kiosoglous Clayton Kuklick Sergio Lara-Bercial Sarah McQuade Jenny Nalepa Christine Nash Matt Robinson Ronald Smith Frank Smoll Melissa Thompson Cecile Reynaud Charles Wilson Jr. Grounded in current research and emerging trends in the field of coach education, Coach Education Essentials adheres to the guidelines for coach education and development established by the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) and is consistent with the ICCE’s International Sport Coaching Framework. The chapters cover the roles and responsibilities of the coach across various levels of sport, ranging from prepubescent participation to Olympic-level competition; current models of coaching education, training, and certification used by leading international sport organizations; and the evaluation of coach education. Coach Education Essentials is a comprehensive, insightful, and practical resource for those invested in the development and advancement of quality coaching and coaching education. It will be an asset to all who promote coaching as a profession.

Mindfulness-based interventions are increasingly being used to reduce aggressive behavior; however, the mechanisms through which increases in mindfulness are associated with reductions in aggression are not well understood. Based on research suggesting that mindfulness-induced alterations to inhibitory control might be a potential mechanism for this effect, the present study evaluated whether a single, brief mindfulness induction would have immediate, state-based effects on aggressive behavior and whether, if present, such effects would be partially explained by mindfulness-induced changes to inhibitory control. A focused-breathing exercise was used to induce mindfulness in a sample of aggressive, mindfulness-naive, male undergraduates, whose performances on the Stroop task and Taylor Aggression Paradigm were then compared to that of a control group (N = 65). No significant between-groups differences in TAP performance or Stroop interference scores were detected, and response inhibition was not a significant predictor of aggressive behavior. Results suggest that the previously identified effects of mindfulness on inhibitory control and aggressive behavior may not be present after a single mindfulness induction. Problems with operationalizing and assessing mindfulness are discussed.

This is work of creative art and satire (17 U.S. Code § 107) James Stewart was an American actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history. A major Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player, Stewart was known for his distinctive drawl and down-to-earth persona, which helped him often portray American middle-class men struggling in crisis. Many of the films he starred in have become enduring classics.

Language learning depends on a variety of cognitive abilities, including long-term memory. Sleep is important for the enhancement of memory for newly acquired information and skills. Much of what we know about the relationship between sleep and memory has come from the investigation of two distinct long-term memory systems: declarative (memory for e.g., facts, figures and events) and procedural (memory for e.g., strategy, rules and motor skills). Several sleep-specific electrophysiological markers of memory processing have been identified. More specifically, sleep spindles (bursts of neural oscillatory activity which characterize non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep) may be a marker of consolidation for declarative memory (e.g., semantics, facts, figures, events), while rapid eye movements may serve as a marker for cognitive aspects (e.g., grammatical rule-learning) of procedural memory. In adults, second language acquisition (SLA) is thought to depend at first on declarative memory for grammar and linguistic rules (i.e., "early SLA"), and then shifts to procedural memory as the learner gains experience (i.e., "late SLA"). Given the unique roles of spindles and rapid eye movements in declarative and procedural memory consolidation, it was hypothesized that sleep spindles would correlate with language improvement during early SLA, whereas rapid eye movements would correlate with language improvement during late SLA. Eight Anglophone University students (six females, one left-handed, ages: 17-28) completed polysomnographic recordings four times throughout an intensive 6-week French course. Electrode sites W1 and W2 (Wernicke's area- left and right hemispheres) were used to extract sleep spindle data, as well as examine event-related EEG spectral power time-locked to rapid eye movements. A correlational analysis indicated a significant positive relationship between improvements in French proficiency (post-course minus pre-course) and the change in spindle density (early minus late SLA) at electrode W1 for NREM stage 2 and SWS. A nonparametric cluster-based permutation analysis examining event-related power time-locked to REMs, indicated that there was a significant effect of SLA stage (early versus late), whereby an increase in power during late SLA was observed in the theta band. Importantly, this increase in theta power (late minus early) positively correlated with improvements in French proficiency. This follow-up study reveals an important role for sleep spindles in early SLA, and suggests that cortical theta activity during rapid eye movements is a potential marker of learning for cognitive procedural memory during late SLA.

Energy harvesting research from vibration gained great interest for its potential to excel in lower power applications. Often piezoelectric devices are implemented and harness the vibrational frequency as a means to excite the component. The piezoelectric device converts mechanical strain into electrical charge and exists in various prototypes. The cantilevered beam and performance are dependent on the material configuration, size, shape, and layers. This thesis analyzes several piezoelectric components to determine the best way for power optimization and efficiency in this conversion. Store purchased piezoelectric components were soldered and assembled electrically in series or parallel. To increase energy harvesting efficiency at different frequencies, which exist primarily from an ambient source, the output prototype was analyzed.

This book is a true story about the day Kristen and Sean Thompson brought home their newborn baby boy Gavin and how their two cats reacted to the new addition to the family. Momo Kitty and Maddy Girl have always ruled the roost in our household and when Gavin, the strange little creature, came into the picture the "girls" as we call them were very confused. They didn't know what to make of Gavin and couldn't figure out what he was doing in THEIR home. As time goes by the kitties start to develop a relationship with the strange little creature and realize he's a part of the family! This is the story of two cats and how they learn to accept the little boy into their lives and into their hearts!