Bøker av Steven Miles

What is the consequence of commodifying experiences?

Also available on audio! Have you ever felt like you and your partner were “not on the same page”?Have you ever felt distant from your partner?  Felt like your partner doesn’t “get” you?  Felt like you don't get them?  Have you ever wanted to get inside your partner’s head?We’ve all found ourselves wanting to know why people do the things they do.  It can be frustrating to not understand another person, but also equally frustrating to not be understood.  It takes effort to have a thriving, successful relationship, but it can be easier than you think.  To have a successful relationship, you need to get inside the mind of your partner and relate to them in a way that resonates with them.  And they need to do the same for you.This in-depth and comprehensive guide to mastering your relationship provides practical, tailor-made advice based on your type and your specific relationship that will allow you to increase intimacy, trust, compassion, and satisfaction in your relationship, and work through conflict more effectively.With this book you will be able to:Understand and use the enneagram as a tool for self-reflection and introspectionLearn which of the three key areas drive your partner’s behaviorGet practical tips on how to connect with your significant other more effectively based on their needs and wantsLearn how to bring out the best in each other, and learn how to avoid bringing out the worst in each otherUse relationships for what they are really about—supporting your partner through their growth of becoming the best version of themselves, and having them do the same for youLearn the pitfalls of your specific relationship and how to avoid them The smallest shifts can make the biggest changes in our relationships.  These simple, easy to apply tips can change the way you and your partner relate to each other for the better.The information inside this book is for everyone at every level of their relationship, including those who are newly dating, have been married for a long time, or even if you are single and looking for a healthy relationship.There is always room to grow individually, and together with the person we have chosen to share our lives with.  So whether you are struggling in your relationship, or happy but want to be even happier, this book can help you use the Enneagram as a transformational tool for you and your relationship. To unlock the wisdom of the Enneagram and use it to your advantage, scroll up and click “buy now” to get this book! 

An engaging exploration of the social, economic and cultural processes that have resulted in our cities being defined through consumption.

Illustrates the practical benefits of social theory. This book offers an accessible, non-patronizing solution to the problem, demonstrating that social theory need not be remote and obscure, but if used in imaginative ways, it can be indispensable in challenging our common sense perceptions and understandings.

This book provides an introduction to the historical and theoretical foundations of consumerism. It then moves on to examine the experience of consumption in the areas of space and place, technology, fashion, `popular' music and sport. Throughout, the author brings a critical perspective to bear upon the subject, thus providing a reliable and stimulating guide to a complex and many-sided field.