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Book SynopsisIn this extensive collection, 145 practitioners from around the world tell how CranioSacral Therapy, a method of using gentle pressure to evaluate and improve the functioning of the central nervous system, has made a difference in their clients'' lives. Beginning with a foreword by the treatment''s developer, the book is divided into three main sections with stories about children, adults, and animals. Detailed, first-person accounts of actual CranioSacral interventions illustrate the therapy''s efficacy and wide range of applications and the degree to which it complements traditional as well as nontraditional treatments. The book holds appeal not only for CranioSacral practitioners, including osteopaths, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and other body workers, but also for anyone interested in alternative ways to reduce pain and enhance the body''s functioning.

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Book SynopsisExpert instructions and clear step-by-step color photographs introduce the basic yoga postures and build on them in a month-by-month course, enabling students to gradually create their own daily exercise programs. Ideal for beginners who are looking to yoga to ease the rush and stress of modern life while building physical strength and flexibility, this course is also a great refresher for more advanced students who want to improve their postures and technique. The meditative side of yoga, which helps to build a calm, positive attitude, is integrated into the lessons.

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Book SynopsisFrom his teachings on health and the mind to the practical applications of cognitive psychology and particle physics, the renowned physician of alternative medicine offers a fascinating distillation of his core insights.

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Book SynopsisTHE QUANTUM MIND AND HEALING is quite probably the most important work yet by a therapist whose groundbreaking career spans more than four decades. An MIT graduate and founder of Process Oriented Psychology Mindell demonstrates how the discoveries of quantum physics can be applied to access your body''s intelligence and self-healing abilities. Embracing both allopathic and alternative medicine Mindell explains that to truly heal you need to use both medicine and your own innate wisdom. THE QUANTUM MIND AND HEALING goes well beyond theories however giving you specific techniques and guided exercises that will enable you to tap into and understand the root causes of even your chronic symptoms and illnesses. With applications beyond physical healing THE QUANTUM MIND AND HEALING can help you overcome long-term behavioural patterns and relationship troubles as well as helping you deal with difficult people.Mindell is the author of sixteen previous books including Quantum Mind and The Shaman''s Body.Written especially for laypeople THE QUANTUM MIND AND HEALING features easy-to-follow exercises and precise explanations of vital concepts.

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable, step-by-step guide through the complexities and confusion surrounding heart disease, from initial diagnosis through heart rehabilitation   How long will I be in the hospital? Do I need to give up all my favorite foods? What are the side effects of that medication? Why do I feel so depressed? When can I have sex again? How can I prevent a second heart attack? Heart surgery or heart attack can be the most frightening experience of your life. Dr. Paul Kligfield, MD, one of the nation''s most respected cardiologists, answers all your questions and many more in The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery. In clear, everyday language, Dr. Kligfield provides a reassuring and easy-to-understand resource for the millions of Americans suffering from heart disease, as well as their families, healthcare providers, and friends. The Cardiac Recovery Handbook covers all aspects of cardiac recovery—from the initial diagnosis of heart disease to medications and surgical options, from hospitalization to rehabilitation, from diet and exercise to keeping your spirits up. Packed with vital and authoritative information, The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is your step-by-step guide to getting back your life, healthier than ever.

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Book SynopsisANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HEART DISEASE AND SEXAnswers for the questions that cardiac patients are too embarrassed to ask.Over 59 million Americans have heart disease, and they''re concerned as to how this will impact their sex lives. Answering Your Questions about Heart Disease and Sex takes the mystery out of heart disease, answering sex-related questions that a patient may be too embarrassed to ask in person. Immediately opening a practical, candid, and informative dialogue with its readers, this book engages this long-neglected subject with enthusiasm. Eduardo Chapunoff, M.D., examines the question of heart disease and sex from every angle, both medical and personal. Directing his guidance on maintaining intimacy to both heart patients and their partners, this informative and educational book answers even the most personal sexual questions. Some of the chapters include: ·Back to Bed: Rush Versus Procrastination·Sexual Function and Sexual Behavior: Two Different Issues·Cardiovascular Disease and Sex: The Risks·Practical Tips on Commonly Used Cardiac Drugs·Reversing Coronary Artery Disease: Nutrition, Sex, and FriesTimely, thoroughly researched, and highly relevant, this guide answers the difficult questions about health, love, and sex that many of us are afraid to ask.

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Book SynopsisBABY SLEEPYTIMEA book of classic nursery rhymes packaged with a CD that provides sonic sleep rhythms and soothing ocean sounds to gently lull your baby into the peaceful land of dreams. Guaranteed!As every new parent knows, getting your baby to sleep can be a daunting task. Baby Sleepytime combines a book of delightful nursery rhymes that you read to your child as you play the hour-long CD that is scientifically designed to help you and your baby go to sleep faster and stay asleep longer.Baby Sleepytime is a breakthrough advancement in sleep technology. Employing Independent Binaural Beat Sound Technology, the CD is so effective that you won''t spend another sleepless night soothing your crying baby. Baby Sleepytime uses the power of binaural beats to induce the Frequency Following Response (FFR). Well-known to scientists since the 1930s, binaural beats and FFR were the subject of an article in Scientific American in 1973 that led to many new discoveries into brainwave effects. AV technologist Christopher Oliver has built on these discoveries to create a unique and powerful dual binaural beat technology. He recorded and mixed multiple tracks of ocean waves from the Gulf of Mexico at Padre Island, blending them to produce a backdrop on which he layered multi-track, sleep-inducing brainwave sounds. The result is the most effective sleep CD ever. It even works for adults.Completely safe and very effective, Baby Sleepytime means no more crying and tears at bedtime for babies and no more sleepless nights for parents. Guaranteed!

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Book SynopsisThe Essential Planner and Record-Keeper for People with Type 2 DiabetesA diagnosis of type 2 diabetes means a lifetime of monitoring both diet and blood sugar. Packed with charts, guides, and advice, this complete health management system helps organize and simplify the lives of people with diabetes. With the planning tools in this handbook, patients can keep track of test results, contact information, and medication records. Favorably reviewed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the organizer features:·12-month check-up charts·envelopes and pockets for bills, lab test results, doctors’ business cards, and more·a 30-day journal to get readers into the routine of daily careBy looking beyond bare facts and providing real goals for living with type 2 diabetes, this book serves as a constant companion for vital self-care.

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Book SynopsisNo diet pills, gimmicks or gadgets, just the 14-day workout plan that gets results fast.

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Book SynopsisThw follow-along DVD designed to help every woman get that toned and slender waistline.

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Book SynopsisThe gold standard resource for those affected by Hepatitus C, completely revised and updated with the latest clinical developments and research.

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Book SynopsisA complete workout with kettlebells for female readers that guarnatees results without the risk of injury.

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Book SynopsisHEIDI SWANSON'S approach to cooking whole, natural foods has earned her a global readership. From her Northern California kitchen, she introduced us to a less-processed world of cooking and eating through her award-winning blog, 101 Cookbooks, and in her James Beard Award–nominated cookbook, Super Natural Cooking, she taught us how to expand our pantries and integrate nutrient-rich superfoods into our diets. In Super Natural Every Day, Heidi helps us make nutritionally packed meals part of our daily repertoire by sharing a sumptuous collection of nearly 100 of her go-to recipes. These are the dishes that Heidi returns to again and again because they’re approachable, good for the body, and just plain delicious. This stylish cookbook is equal parts inspiration and instruction, showing us how to create a welcoming table filled with nourishing food for friends and family. The seductively flavorful vegetarian recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, treats, and drinks are quick to the table but tasty enough to linger over. Grab a Millet Muffin or some flaky Yogurt Biscuits for breakfast on the go, or settle into a lazy Sunday morning with a stack of Multi-grain Pancakes and a steaming cup of Ginger Tea. A bowl of Summer Squash Soup or a couple of Chanterelle Tacos make for a light and healthy lunch, and for dinner, there’s Black Sesame Otsu, Pomegranate-Glazed Eggplant with Tempeh, or the aptly named Weeknight Curry. Heidi’s Rose Geranium Prosecco is the perfect start to a celebratory meal, and the Buttermilk Cake with fresh plums or Sweet Panzanella will satisfy even the most stubborn sweet tooth. Gorgeously illustrated with over 100 photos that showcase the engaging rhythms of Heidi’s culinary life and travels, Super Natural Every Day reveals the beauty of uncomplicated food prepared well and reflects a realistic yet gourmet approach to a healthy and sophisticated natural foods lifestyle.Trade ReviewNew York Times Best Seller"Every Day Maybe, But Hardly Everyday...an unexpected winner in the weeknight-warrior category."—NPR, 6/5/11"Lovers of whole grains, local produce and farm fresh eggs, listen up. (Here's looking at you, Northern California.) San Franciscan Heidi Swanson - of the acclaimed blog 101 Cookbooks and 2007 James Beard Award-nominated "Super Natural Cooking" - has brought us "Super Natural Every Day: Well-Loved Recipes From My Natural Foods Kitchen," a paean to natural foods."—San Francisco Chronicle, 5/22/11"It's an inspiring book, and one that I'm cooking out of quite a bit. If you love grains, noodles, and fresh vegetables, as well as Heidi's famous and lovely blog, do check this out. You won't regret it."—TheKitchn.com, 5/17/11 “When it comes to our modern approach to eating right, there's no better way to discover how delicious "dieting" can be.” —BA Daily, Bonappetit.com, 5/11/11"Whether you’re a vegetarian, a “Meatless Monday” convert or just trying to eat more healthy, wholesome foods, Heidi’s recipes will be valuable additions to your every day meals."—Devour The Blog, Cooking Channel, 4/5/11"The author of Super Natural Cooking and the blog 101 Cookbooks, Swanson offers a glimpse into her favorite everyday recipes. A huge and often preachy proponent of the buy organic/local/seasonal movement, she focuses on whole, natural foods including whole grains, whole grain flours, and fresh produce--ingredients that are seasonal and minimally processed. Recipes run the gamut from breakfast through desserts and include healthier variations of familiar favorites including crepes made with rye flour and ginger cookies with dried apricots and shaved chocolate. Lunch offerings include unique and palatable dishes such as kale salad with toasted coconut and sesame oil, and chanterelle tacos. Dinner recipes such as chickpea stew made with saffron, black pepper tempeh and weeknight curry made with tofu are big on flavor. Swanson spends several pages detailing her pantry staples including oils and fats, grains, and flours to guide those unfamiliar with key ingredients. For those looking to incorporate more healthful ingredients into their diet, Swanson offers a welcome variety of appetizing recipes that are easy enough to prepare on busy weeknights and sure to appeal. (Apr.)"—Publishers Weekly, 4/4/11“It is easy on the eyes, a good read and full of recipes that had me itching to cook. It is rare that a book can do all three things, but when it does- you know it is a keeper.”—Lottie + Doof, 4/1/11“Swanson is the Deborah Madison for the digital age. Her cooking is earthy but approachable - she made grains fashionable again - and she swaths it all in stylish photos shot in the natural, grey light of her hometown San Francisco.”—Say100, Food with Amanda Hesser, 2/23/11“Expect plenty of interest in Super Natural Every Day, Heidi Swanson's follow-up to Super Natural Cooking. The book features more thoughtful, interesting meatless recipes along the lines of the ones that have made Swanson's blog, 101cookbooks.com, so popular.”—Publishers Weekly, Spring 2011 Announcements: Top 10 Cookbooks, 1/24/11“This looks like fabulous companion to Swanson’s earlier Super Natural Cooking with new riffs on old faves, and plenty of fresh ideas, too.”—Publishers Weekly, 10 Cookbooks to Watch in 2011, 1/10/11“It's like this love child of Martha Stewart and Plenty. Brilliant, really!”—Deborah Madison“Heidi Swanson is one of the most original voices in cookery today. No other writer combines luscious, fresh, wholesome, and completely enticing food so well. Honeyed manouri, quinoa patties, membrillo cake—I want to cook everything!” —Yotam Ottolenghi, author of Plenty “To open Super Natural Every Day is to want to read it through and then cook like mad. Heidi’s food is simple, warm, and nourishing, the kind of food you want every day.” —Dorie Greenspan, author of Around My French Table “Heidi’s food is nourishing and soulful. What makes her food so appealing is her ability to create flavorful, healthy, and satisfying recipes. Heidi makes food that I want to eat.” —Kim Boyce, author of Good to the Grain “Heidi Swanson’s newest book is bewitching, clever, and outstanding in every way. It is far more than a gathering of tasty, health-oriented recipes. Every page is bursting with fresh ideas, new kitchen concepts, and inspired ingredient pairings. I know I’ll be turning to it again and again.” —Melissa Clark, New York Times food columnist and author of In the Kitchen with a Good AppetiteTable of Contentsintroduction • 1Breakfast • 20Lunch • 54Snacks • 100Dinner • 124Drinks • 160Treats • 178Accompaniments • 206sources • 235acknowledgments • 241index • 243

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Book SynopsisAwareness of movement potential,” says author Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones, “is key to a healthy body and injury prevention.” The Anatomy of Exercise & Movement shows readers how to gain that awareness by understanding the biomechanics of movement. In ten chapters, color-coded for easy reference, the author covers all of the major muscle and joint areas, including the spine; core region; shoulder; elbow; wrist and hand; and hip, knee, and ankle/foot joints. Most importantly, each chapter contains strengthening and stretching exercises for all of the above areas. Developed as a handbook, The Anatomy of Exercise & Movement is an accessible resource for anyone who would like to know more about his or her body, how it moves, and what can be done to improve that movement. The more than 275 high-quality, four-color anatomical drawings and the broad scope of muscle and joint groups make this one of the most important guides to the moving body on the market. A helpful “Myths” page at the end of each chapter debunks many of the misunderstandings and rumors about fitness that have circulated over the years.

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Book SynopsisUpdated edition of an essential tool that has sold over 70,000 copies. A 334-question segment from the WELLNESS WORKBOOK as a separate booklet.

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Book SynopsisThe world is changing at a dizzying pace. We're all looking for new ways of thinking that can bring about real solutions to modern problems, from the pursuit of inner serenity to solving world conflicts. In Do You QuantumThink? author Dianne Collins shares her ingenious discovery that reveals a critical missing link to make sense of our changing times. Her discovery provides us with the understanding and methodology to rise above problems of today by laying the foundation for an entirely new way to think.Part science, part philosophy, part spirituality, Do You QuantumThink? draws on a wide spectrum of sources, from cutting edge innovations in the sciences to the insights of the world's greatest spiritual leaders. This book will make you laugh, free you from limiting ideas, and introduce you to the most advanced principles and practical methods for living. Do You QuantumThink? will rock your world in the best of ways as you experience one revelation after another.

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Book SynopsisDisabilityLand is the place where people with disabilities live, work, play, fret, hope and succeed. Or not. And where everyone else may or may not know-or care-who they are.This collection of observations, anecdotes and questions are drawn from Dr. Alan Brightman's singular experiences in the field of disabilities for more than 3 decades. Together, Brightman's writings provide the kind of insight into the disabled experience that only someone intimately familiar with the territory and endlessly curious about its inhabitants could provide.There is no prescribed order in the pages of DisabilityLand just as there are few predictable happenings in the real life of those who wander its terrain. Its pages consist of brief stories-some as short as 2 sentences, others as long as 3 pages-in which one life experiences another. DisabilityLand is not about the subject of disability; it's not a study. It is instead about the unvarnished everyday-ness of disability; it's a series of rich, human, ordinary, and surprising encounters.

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Getting along well with others is the real secret to success and happiness. In tens of thousands of classrooms we teach reading, writing, and arithmetic and yet we leave solutions to the universal problems of human relationships to be discovered, if at all, by trial and error. The trial is painful and the error is costly. People Tools: 54 Strategies for Building Relationships, Creating Joy, and Embracing Prosperity , provides time-proven techniques that you can use to build a better, happier, more successful life. It is the perfect resource for busy people looking for fast and effective solutions to the challenges we face every day. PRACTICAL WISDOM ON EVERY PAGE People Tools are practical and easy to understand. From developing self-confidence, to improving communication skills, to finding constructive ways to resolve conflict, each People Tool addresses a specific issue and provides a simple, straightforward strategy that you can adopt to bring about a positive result. Some of the useful People Tools in the book include: The Belt Buckle. When words are different than action (The Belt Buckle), trust the Belt Buckle, not the words. Buy a Ticket. To make something good happen in your life you have to participate. Catching a Feather. An alternative to the endless chase, this Tool reveals how to attract people you want to be closer to. Patterns Persist. Prior actions are predictive of future behaviors. Catch Them Being Good. Rewards are more effective than punishments. TIME-TESTED TOOLS TO ENHANCE YOUR WELLBEING Although you may recognize the more intuitive techniques in People Tools , this sourcebook provides explanations and helpful examples from a vast collection of different tools designed to help you further expand your own existing repertoire of skills. Open the book to any page and you will find a useful solution. Each tool is illustrated with insightful stories and amusing anecdotes that are relevant and relatable. The stories will reel you in but the advice will change your life.Trade Review"This book will do a lot for the world." -- Bill Cosby"Reading People Tools is like having a wise, loving, and funny friend take you by the hand, and gently but surely lead you to a better place. Everyone could benefit from reading it." -- Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real HappinessFox imparts business advice and general wisdom based on his years of experience as a successful real estate mogul, father, husband, and writer. Each chapter presents a distinct "people tool," which he defines as "a behavioral technique you can use to change your outlook." -- Publishers WeeklyAlan Fox has great tools for emotional intelligence, wisdom, clarity and directness. Develop and use them to live well, and your life will grow better for it. -- Dr. Jack Kornfield, psychologist and founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center -- Endorsement"Fox's positive outlook and substantial business acumen lend themselves to a wealth of insights on life, work, and interpersonal relationships. The author's conversational style of prose and wide ranging examples makes for easy reading and dynamic advice. (Jan.)" -- Publishers WeeklyPeople Toolsis a small gem of down-to-earth, practical advice on wise living. In simple, straightforward prose, Alan Fox illuminates insights that are often in plain sight but frequently overlooked. A very helpful book. -- Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening -- EndorsementIn People Tools Alan Fox gifts us with the keys to silent truths, those untapped strategies of sage advice that will help to build and inspire enduring relationships. The insights are bountiful and his optimism boundless, written with a poet's heart and the generosity of a caring wise soul. -- James Ragan, Poet, Playwright, author of Too Long a Solitude

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Book SynopsisWhen you get lost, you feel awful. And finding your way through life's morass can be difficult-even impossible. Do you feel weak, tired, and powerless? Dr. Deb Carlin is here to guide you. We all possess strength, inner fortitude, and confidence, but often lack the capacity to truly utilize them. Build the Strength Within can help you make the most of your abilities, find joy, and reap the rewards of your success. Renowned psychologist, business consultant, and author Dr. Deb Carlin is known for guiding clients-both organizations and individuals-to achieve the critical integration of their personal and professional lives. By blending her personal experiences with clients and scientific data and theories that underscore the importance of a clear and intentional life plan, Carlin provides the necessary tools and exercises to turn your life around. Through a series of eleven self-assessments, readers formulate their own individual plans of action and create a unique, customizable Blueprint for a Successfully Intentional & Integrated Life. This step-by-step process enables the reader to map, build, and realize an ideal existence. Learn to build the strength within, and create your blueprint for your best life yet.Trade ReviewPsychologist Carlin weaves her own stories of grief and struggle through this uneven but insightful self-help tome, which engages readers with the "notion of the strength within you." Building a blueprint for life is Dr. Carlin's rejoinder to the laissez-fair belief that life will just work out without any plan. Each section of the book introduces an influential thinker, such as Erikson or Maslow, and discusses how their theories can be applied to real life. Some readers may feel lost in Carlin's patchwork of quotes, material printed directly from Wikipedia (acknowledged in the book), and self-assessment exercises. Others may find her tone, at times, overly effusive, as in this quote: "The secret, and I really do mean that it is a big, huge, fat secret, is that your mind is what controls your world and directs the course of events in your life." Yet, after she explains neuroplasticityâthe malleability of the brainâreaders will realize her enthusiasm is rooted in scientific fact. In spite of some flaws, this book is set apart from others in the crowded self-help field by Carlin's personal, self-effacing style - rare is the psychologist willing to pull back the professional veil and let us see his humanity. -- Publisher's Weekly

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Book SynopsisWomen's Quotations for Successful Living is a gift of pure inspiration. Bringing together the wisdom, humor, and love of over six hundred women, this compilation will guide, uplift, and then spur you to your greatest potential. Exalt in the messages of success, answer the call to greatness, the entreaty for passionate lives. The dedication, hard work, and perseverance of these extraordinary women will drive you to accept nothing less than your best possible existence. Women's Quotations profits from the three unique and accomplished minds responsible for compiling and editing the eleven hundred quotations found within its pages. Caroline Lalive Carmichael, a former Olympic alpine skier, knows what it is to set goals and succeed. Business manager and professional fitness trainer Sarah Coleman's get-up-and-go attitude motivates everyone around her. Howard Alan Levin has traveled the world as a spiritual healer and entrepreneur, and he has seen gender inequality. He knows that a balanced world needs female leaders—and the mentors and role models to inspire them. Together they have embarked on a mission to help women build their own extraordinary lives. The words of these successful women—including world leaders, actors, artists, athletes, executives, explorers, adventurers, and authors—is provided with all sources cited. This allows the reader the freedom to easily examine each quote's origin and gather the deeper meaning available within this wider context. Allow these remarkable women to accompany you on your journey to a better you.

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Book SynopsisSince launching her professional matchmaking business in 1986, Barbara Summers has engineered the match for hundreds of married couples. In Next! A Matchmaker’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right, Ditching Mr. Wrong, and Everything In Between, Barbara extends her expertise to all women who want to find—and keep—the right guy. In her high-spiritedguide to finding love, Barabara claims there are many “someones” for everyone. In a world of rich possibilities no woman should ever buy into the mentality that she’s unworthy of love, or feel she must settle for less than she wants, or stay in a relationship when the love is gone. Readers are invited to begin their search by creating a “Dream Match List” of Must-Haves, Nice-to-Haves, and Deal Breakers. Whileexploring the do’s and don’ts of dating, Barbara shares stories of her experiences with clients and her own (many) marriages. We learn the red flags of potential disasters and ways to recover from heart-wrenching breakups. And if we suddenly feel ready to make the leap into marriage, she recommends turning to the Marriage Practicality Checklist to help us decide if we’ve really found a good match. From what to expect on a first date to when to call it quits, Barbara delivers thoughtful instruction with humor and generosity. Most of all, she never wants a woman to be “stuck.” This won’t happen if we follow her advice: be fearless and know when to say “Next!”

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Book SynopsisHarry Edelson is the son of an illiterate Russian immigrant whose husband left the family when Harry was an infant. He begins his book this way: “I grew up in the poorest neighborhoodin Brooklyn, which was the poorest neighborhood in New York City, and I was the poorest of the poor.” But Mr. Edelson has no intention of wasting his life or our time by lamenting his childhood or anything else. He tells us, “I consider myself to be very lucky. I have been happy all my life even though I started out as poor as a child could be.” . . . If you want to be happy, it is all in your mind. So take control of your senses, determine to be happy, and develop a frame of mind that will make you and all those around you happy.” In Positivity: How to Be Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Prosperous Mr. Edelson reveals his secrets and tips for success from the vantage point of a person who has enjoyed having excellent health, a wide range of knowledge from a fine academic background enhanced by self-education, and fulfilling careers on Wall Street in technology, investment banking, and later as owner of a highly successful business in capital investments. Focusing on his strong belief in continuing education to increase skills that entertain us and help our careers, he extolls the benefits of being a speed-reader and increasing memory by learning the techniques of mnemonics, and he demonstrates interesting mathematical tricks that work for him. He also has plenty of good, practical financial advice for individuals of all means; and of course he is expansive on the value of positive attitudes. Mr. Edelson believes without a doubt that you can train your own mind for a lifetime of great happinessTrade Review"Edelson shares knowledge gained through a lifetime of successful ventures in his first self-help book. He grew up in the poorest section of Brooklyn and worked his way up to starting a venture capital investment firm, so he has firsthand experience of self-improvement. The advice he gives is practical and timely, centering on lifelong learning and the premise that anyone, no matter their circumstances, can make improvements to their life. He gives tips on mnemonics and the art of memorization, speed-reading, solving math problems in one's head, public speaking, and overcoming stress. He identifies happiness as coming from "a certain state of mind," namely one that is purposefully optimistic and focused on the future. He also gives solid financial advice: not spending above one's means, and saving more using simple ideas and practices. Edelson has put together a thoughtful and concise resource, though his prose is sometimes clouded by a superior tone, and by utilizing Edelson's ideas, it seems entirely possible to enjoy a better life, starting now." Publishers Weekly"Reading Positivity is a game changer for every reader. The unique wisdom and philosophy of life that Harry Edelson shares proves that life can be easy and joyful for everyone." Rober Reiss , Host & CEO, The CEO Show"I have enjoyed the book very much. Reading your words puts me in your energy field, which I so appreciate. You are such an inspiration!" Robert Gambee , Author of Nantucket Island , Wall Street and eight other books"Similar to entrepreneurship, happiness is a mindseta way of thinking and actingand Positivity is a uniquely valuable resource in understanding how it may be achieved." Prof. Bruce Bachenheimer , Executive Director, Entrepreneurship Lab, Pace University"The interesting thing about Harry Edelson is that he is usually the smartest guy in the room, and what is amazing, the happiest guy in the room." Elizabeth Kabler , Trustee, Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and Founder, NY Center for Living

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Book SynopsisWhen was the last time you sat down and actually paid attention to your feelings? When emotions are repressed, they build up and can eventually explode. In Clarity: Ten Proven Strategies to Transform Your Life Diane Altomare will show you that emotions aren’t an enemy to be fought against—they are messages leading you to a happier, healthier you.

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Book SynopsisWhat is Beyond Beauty? The author's ambition is to persuade all women, but especially younger women, to reach beyond goals of to realize the power of our inner beauty to overcome the limits society places on us. Gen-Y women face a terrible predicament of maturing in a world where media bombards us with information and images that distort our perception of the meaning of beauty, self-confidence, and self-love. If we misunderstand our reality, we can easily turn to outmoded cultural paradigms that convince us that we must behave like men to be valuable to society, or that our hair or waistline determines our success, or that finding the right man is the key to happiness. As a millennial, Ms. Abrego believes modern women must learn to look beyond their physical selves and search for a deeper purpose for life and existence. She aims to take us on a journey of self-awakening to become our best self and unleash our feminine power to follow our dreams of a good life. Beyond Beauty is designed to facilitate and encourage women of this generation to improve every aspect of their lives, starting with their own selves. The message of Beyond Beauty is needed more than ever. The author can inspire and empower the women of Generation Y to want more, to be more, and live "beyond beauty."

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Book SynopsisGirls today face numerous challenges--developing self-confidence, choosing great friends, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Luckily, they now this handbook that uses humor and everyday situations to emphasize a positive attitude, achievement, and being a strong individual. With chapters on everything from toxic friends to improving your relationship with Mom and Dad, to throwing the perfect party, this is one book girls won't want to miss.

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Book SynopsisMake your child's first forays into science fun! 52 clever and easy experiments for things that will zip, zoom, and fly, and fizz, bubble, and burst.  For children ages 4 to 8.Introduce future engineers, inventors, naturalists, and artists to the physics and chemistry, biology and ecology behind everyday play. Create chemical reactions, explore gravity and friction, transform states of matter, play with air pressure, and much more through 52 simple experiments that zip and zoom, fly and fizz, bubble and burst. Geek mom Lynn Brunelle has created an interactive guide perfect for both kids and their parents: the projects will engage children, and the informative lessons will help parents when asked the inevitable question, why? The projects include: 1. The Exploding Lunch Bag: Will you get out of the way before the vinegar and baking soda react with a fizzy burst? 2. Seed Hunt: Seek out whirly, sticky, and smooth seeds for a science-filled outdoor adventure! 3. The Marshmallow Launcher: Harness energy to fling sugary treats in the name of science. 4. And many more!

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Book SynopsisPresents an introduction to yoga, with the author discussing her experiences with yoga practice and offering daily assignments for meditations and postures to help overcome physical and mental limitations and foster a sense of overall well-being.

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