Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisThe needs of parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum are not met by conventional parenting strategies. This resource for trainers and facilitators offers the best available knowledge and theories to help them develop an understanding of how their child perceives the world and ultimately improve their family life.The manual is divided into ten sessions that introduce a topic related to autism and Asperger Syndrome, for example, 'mindblindness' and the social world, and strategies to manage individual behaviour. During each session parents are introduced to a new topic and are invited to participate in exercises and group discussions that serve to reinforce the key messages discussed earlier. Each session closes with recommended reading and 'homework'.This manual is a valuable resource for professionals working with parents of children and young people with autism and Asperger Syndrome and is an effective complement to How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, which is referenced throughout the resource.Trade ReviewTen sessions to introduce parents and other carers to the less conventional approaches to parenting strategies needed with children who have autism. -- BILD NewsletterA resource for professional facilitators and trainers working with parents to explain the different parenting strategies needed for children who have ASD. -- Current Awareness ServiceThis resource for trainers describes how to run groups for parents on the autism spectrum. It includes handouts, activities and discussion points. -- Children & Young People NowTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Participants. Session 1. An Introduction to Autism and Mindblindness. Session 2. Getting the gist. Session 3. Language and communication. Session 4. Preoccupations, Sensory Interests and Repetitive Behaviours. Session 5. Imagination, Time Perception, Planning and Memory. Session 6. Managing Behaviour. Session 7. Exploring Individual Problems and Developing Strategies for Managing Behaviour (1). Session 8. Strategies for Managing Behaviour. Session 9.Visual Guides/Social Storiesâ"¢ Workshop. Session 10. Exploring Individual Problems and Developing Strategies (2) and Strategies for Managing Behaviour (2) Session 11. Consolidation, Questions and Party. Appendix 1A. Appendix 1B. Appendix 2. Appendix 3. Appendix 4. Appendix 5. List of figures, handouts and OHPs.

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Book SynopsisThis book gives insights into the pain and suffering involved when people are grieving for someone who has committed suicide, but it also offers hope without diminishing the significance of the suffering involved. As such, it has a lot to offer, and is therefore to be welcomed.'- Well-Being'This book provides deep and valuable insight into the experiences of "suicide survivors" - those who have been left behind by the suicide of friend, family member or loved one.'- Therapy Today'The personal stories are full of pathos interest and will clarify where the death leaves those left behind. The list of self-help groups is world wide and it will be useful that you can point the bereaved and traumatized in the right direction.'- Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal'The authors describe powerfully the effect of suicide on survivors and the world of silence, shame, guilt and depression that can follow. Author Christopher Lake is a suicide survivor and co-author Henry Seiden is an experienced therapist and educator.They use sensitive and unambiguous language to provide an understanding of what it is like to live in the wake of suicide and the struggle to make sense of the world. They also look at how survivors might actively respond to their situation, rather than being passive victims. This book should be read by any professional who is likely to come into contact with people affected by suicide.'- Nursing Standard, October 2007'The book is well written and relevant to both survivors and professionals concerned for the welfare of those bereaved by suicide.'- SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) Newsletter'Silent grief is a book for and about "suicide survivors," defined as people who have experienced the death of a friend or relative through suicide, and for anyone who wants to understand what survivors go through. The book explains the profound, traumatic effect suicide has on individuals bereaved in such circumstances. Using verbatim quotes from survivors it explains how they experience feelings of shame, guilt, anger, doubt, isolation and depression. This book provides good insight into the experience of individuals affected by suicide and can be a useful resource to anybody working with such people - be it prisoners who have lost someone close through suicide or the family of a prisoner following a self-inflicted death in prison.- National Offender Management Service. Safer Custody News. Safer Custody Group. May/June 2007Silent Grief is a book for and about "suicide survivors" - those who have been left behind by the suicide of a friend or loved one.Author Christopher Lukas is a suicide survivor himself - several members of his family have taken their own lives - and the book draws on his own experiences, as well as those of numerous other suicide survivors. These inspiring personal testimonies are combined with the professional expertise of Dr. Henry M. Seiden, a psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist.The authors present information on common experiences of bereavement, grief reactions and various ways of coping. Their message is that it is important to share one's experience of "survival" with others and they encourage survivors to overcome the perceived stigma or shame associated with suicide and to seek support from self-help groups, psychotherapy, family therapy, Internet support forums or simply a friend or family member who will listen.This revised edition has been fully updated and describes new forms of support including Internet forums, as well as addressing changing societal attitudes to suicide and an increased willingness to discuss suicide publicly.Silent Grief gives valuable insights into living in the wake of suicide and provides useful strategies and support for those affected by a suicide, as well as professionals in the field of psychology, social work, and medicine.Trade ReviewA well-done, very readable work for virtually all populations; highly recommended. -- Reviewed on Metapsychology Online ReviewsThis book is intended specifically neither for suicide survivors nor for professionals, yet it is well-suited to both audiences. Survivors will definitely find kinship - if not comfort - in the many personal stories featured here; they are also likely to feel less isolated and more accepting of their emotional reactions upon learning that they are not alone. Similarly, mental health professionals will benefit by gaining greater insight into and compassion for their clients who are suicide survivors. Overall, a well-done, very readable work for virtually all populations; highly recommended. -- Metapsychology Online ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface to the Revised Edition. Part One: The Short Term: "What's Happening to Me?" Introduction: Lukas's Story. 1. What Happens to the Survivor After Someone Commits Suicide. 2. Emotional Reactions to Suicide. 3. A Family's Story. Part Two: The Long Run: "What's Going to Happen to Me?" 4. The Bargain: A Deal We Make with Life. 5. Bargains: The Long Good-bye. 6. Bargains: Scapegoating. 7. Bargains: "I Am Guilty; I Am a Victim." 8. Bargains: Cutting Off. 9. Bargains: A Miscellany. 10. The Saddest Bargain: "Because You Died, I'll Die." 11. The Grand Bargain: Silence. 12. Reactions to an Adolescent's Suicide. Part Three: Giving Help and Getting Help: Listening and Talking. 13. Responding. 14. Giving Help by Listening. 15. Getting Help by Talking. 16. Talking with Children. 17. Living with Suicide: Some Stories About Responding. Epilogue: Lukas's Story: A Personal Summary. Notes. Appendix: Where to Find Self-Help Groups. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisInner Journeying Through Art-Journaling introduces a holistic journaling process that combines art, art therapy, design theory and spiritual direction in order to attain personal balance, awareness of one's own inner processes, resolution of internal conflicts and enhanced wellness.The book guides the reader through the process of creative journaling and presents the key elements of the technique. Case studies and art journals of Marianne Hieb's own clients and retreat participants show the effectiveness of journaling as a therapeutic intervention and as a meditative tool.Inner Journeying Through Art-Journaling will be of significant use to anyone interested in holistic healing, and of special interest to arts therapists, counsellors, spiritual directors, and anyone dealing with people who are encountering loss, grief, resistance, or discernment issues.It will also be helpful for the individual looking to add holistic journaling to his or her own meditation, prayer, or inner exploration practice.Trade ReviewRefreshingly, this book finds a middle path that can be both therapeutically useful and also allows the reader to travel at a pace that feels safe for them...the ideas and method are very grounded and both counsellors and clients will find much that is useful in this offering. -- Life WorksInner-Journeying Through Art Journaling will be of particular interest to those looking to embark upon their own holistic journey. and of relevance to art therapists, counsellors and sprititual directors alike. -- Inside OutThis book gently guides the non-practising artist through some of the techniques and theory of art but always with reassuring and non-judgemental words. But this is not an art book, "art-journaling is," the author says, "the use of simple art materials, the language of design, gazing, written journaling, noticing, to help focus, express, respond to, uncover or clarify inner wisdom." The emphasis is on the spiritual practice and inner journey of art-journaling rather than on the product. The book is illustrated with words and pictures drawn from the author's own experience and the experience of those she has guided in this practice.After reading the book I went out and bought some oil pastels and (yet another) blank notebook. I look forward to finding the courage to using them in some of the ways Marianne Hieb suggests. -- Lapidus QuarterlyHaving discovered the value of art journaling in my own life, I was intrigued by the title of Marianne Hieb's latest work: Inner Journeying Through Art Journaling…as I delved into it, I found that it was rich and poetic, filled with inspiring exercises and examples - a book to savour and linger over, and certainly not one to devour in a single sitting.I would recommend this book to anyone who wants t learn more about art-journaling, whether a beginner or a seasoned journaler. -- The Art Therapist (BCATA)This book gives practical instruction in recording your feelings from day to day in a visual diary with words as a supplement and aide-memoir. This process is regarded as a spiritual practice, almost a form of prayer, and is geared to people "who are encountering loss, grief, resistance, or discernment issues" as a therapeutic tool. Marianne Hieb also deals with the difficulty of avoiding intellectual constraints to spontaneous creativity.She does give a welcome intellectual framework in terms of design theory, and her definition of marks, line, shape, texture, form and colour use a simple language and are beautifully clear. The chapter on "The Principles of Design and the Creative Process" contains sections on balance, movement, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, pattern and unity as an introduction to forgetting and remembering, compassion, befriending the creative process and faceted prayer, which she calls "a blank openness into which you invite the voice of the Holy". -- Poetry ExpressArt-journaling is a way of prayer, and it is a tool for spiritual direction. I recommend Inner Journeying Through Art-Journaling for personal use as well as for use in spiritual direction. Hieb believes "our innate creativity is at the heart of spirituality," and she offers this book "as a place to listen for the authentic voice" (p. 15). -- Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual DirectionTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. Invitation: Come as You Are. 1.Seeking Wisdom as a Creative Journey. 2. Entering into the Journaling Dynamics. 3. Art-Journaling as Process and Product. 4. Design Elements and the Language of Art. 5. Art-Journaling: A Way of Presence. 6. Art-Journaling and Practice. 7. Practice and Core Themes. 8. Principles of Design and the Creative Process. 9. Inner Journeying: Ways of Working, Ways of Continuing References. Index.

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Book Synopsis''We''ve all heard of Jen and Madonna using high-protein diets to lose weight. It''s a tricky one to follow safely, but with Dr Clark''s sensible approach us mere mortals can do it too.'' New WomanThe New High Protein Diet works. It is medically based and scientifically proven, and once you''ve tried the diet you''ll want this brilliant recipe book to help you keep to your healthy new lifestyle. This cookbook is packed with ideas, ranging from breakfast on the run to quick and easy dinners to Sunday lunch. Bread and biscuits will no longer prove your downfall and you''ll continue to feel full of energy and vitality as you keep to your low-carb lifestyle. It''s easy once you realise how many choices and variations there are available. The low-carb recipes make use of delicious fresh ingredients, and are also very easy to follow. And the great news is that even though these low-carb meals are part of a diet, none will be cordon bleu size portions. The book includes:--Trade Reviewthe perfect companion for anyone on a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet * Pride Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThere are many books about Triumph, but most of them concentrate on the glamorous twin-carburettor Bonneville and three-cylinder Trident. Alongside these headline grabbing bikes, Triumph built a whole series of single-carb machines that had all the style of their twin-carb cousins, but were not much slower, delivered better fuel consumption, and were easier to live with. Unlike the many books about Triumph's history, this one is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a Trophy or Tiger secondhand. In the Veloce Essential Buyer's Guide format, it delves into what these bikes are like to live with, and the values, advantages, and disadvantages of different models. Plus, of course, what to look for when buying one - including engine, transmission, frame, brakes, suspension, paint, chrome, and more.Trade Reviewthis little book is so packed with information and so readable that nobody will want to miss it Motor Cycling Club (MCC) a practical buying guide to buying a single-carb 650cc or 750cc Triumph twin Classic Bike Guide a straightforward, practical guide to buying a Trophy or Tiger secondhand Triumph World contains some very sound advice on what to look for when buying a bike, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls that await the enthusiastic but inexperienced buyer. British Motorcycle Charitable Trust

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of Andrea Shavick's Passing Psychometric Tests and Psychometric Tests for Graduates comes this book, crammed full of even more genuine practice psychometric tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. These are the tests used by over 95 per cent of the FTSE 100 companies to select their staff, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, retail companies, the communications industry, the motor industry, the IT industry, the power industry...the list is endless. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes:* 52 genuine practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. * 334 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality, including the popular OPQ 32 personality questionnaire.* Tips on how to improve your performance in every category of test. PLUS valuable advice about: * Online psychometric tests. * Whether or not it's possible to cheat!* How to improve your exam technique, speed up and concentrate. Above all this book will give you the three things you need to pass psychometric tests: information, confidence, and lots and lots of practice.Table of ContentsPart 1 - Explaining Recruitment Tests; 1. What Are Psychometric Tests?; Part 2 - Practice Tests; 2. Verbal Reasoning; 3. Numerical Reasoning; 4. Abstract Reasoning; 5. Spatial Reasoning; 6. Mechanical Comprehension; 7. Fault Diagnosis; 8. Tests of Acuteness; 9. Combination Tests; 10. Personality Tests; 11. What Else Do Psychometric Tests Test?

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Book SynopsisDo you wake up dreading the day? Do you feel discouraged with what you''ve accomplished in life? Do you want greater self-esteem, productivity, and joy in daily living? In 10 Days to Great Self Esteem, Dr Burns offers a powerful tool providing hope, compassion, and healing for people suffering from low self-esteem, unhappiness or depression. In ten easy steps you will learn specific techniques to enhance self esteem, productivity and happiness. You will learn techniques that will help you change the way you think, feel and behave. The ideas are based on commonsense and are easy to apply. You will learn that:*You feel the way you think: negative feelings do not actually result from bad things that happen but from the way you think about these events.*You can change the way you feel: you will discover why you get so moody and learn how to brighten your outlook when you''re feeling sad or depressed.

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This bumper collection of well over one hundred first-person accounts of sexual experiences details the most daring and outrageous liaisons the contributors have ever had. Some will amuse you, some may cause a raised eyebrow, and some are downright outrageous, but each and every one is arousing. Categories have been deliberately avoided to seduce readers into each, fresh confession with an open mind, but whatever your kink, you will find it here. Whether you're into good old-fashioned spanking, bondage, solo, foursomes, watersports . . . you'll find it here. Stories include:'Sharing My Wife the Back Way', Martin, Hertfordshire'Getting the Job', Kitty, Los Angeles'College Reunion', Liza, Denver'Seducing My Daughter's Girlfriend' Isabelle, Chicago'You Have the Right to Remain Silent', Kathleen, Liverpool

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Book SynopsisThis book combines new thinking, cutting edge neuroscience, humour and Phil Parker's upside-down perspective to life's problems and their solutions to help you become happy and fulfilled. Learn how to:- use the power of language to release 'stuckness' and create change- recognize and interrupt negative thought patterns to change the way your brain works- develop awareness of exactly what you need to do differently, so that you can become your own coach- choose a new future - and make sure that it happens!Based on two decades of research and Phil's world-changing Lightning Process®, Get the Life You Love, Now takes you step-by-step on an amazing journey of self-discovery unlike anything you've ever experienced before.Trade ReviewAstonishing, swift and simple. The Independent I discovered I was a genius at getting the life I love - everybody should have a chance to learn this. Laura Mvula, MOBO award-winning artist I am deeply inspired by Phil Parker. His work is illuminating and practical. In Get the Life You Love, NOW he reveals what you really need to "du" to experience a life you love. -- Robert Holden, author of Loveability and Shift Happens! The results are extraordinary - seeing is believing. Mary King, Olympic horse woman Given that 90 per cent of doctor's visits are the result of stress, stress-reducing techniques like the ones taught in Phil Parker's book can be not only life-saving, but happiness- saving. With power tools aimed at helping you unravel limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours that keep you from thriving, this book is just what the doctor ordered. -- Lissa Rankin MD, New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine Phil Parker is a miracle worker who really walks his talk. His dedication to the wellness and happiness of others shines through his work, and he is always willing to support the healing and growth of all those he comes across. I have the pleasure of calling Phil my friend and I am mesmerized by the radical shifts his Lightning Process has created? for others. This book is filled with love and integrity. -- Kyle Gray, author of Angel Prayers and The Angel Whisperer To live a happy life requires different attitudes as well as new skills. Phil Parker's amazing new book provides an enjoyable and practical way to gain both. His great skill as a storyteller and his easy writing style breathe life into the usually turgid NLP genre. -- Robbie Steinhouse, author of Think Like an Entrepreneur, Brilliant Decision Making and How to Coach with NLP An incredible collection of easy-to-get ideas that bring super-fast results. Phil's life-healing strategies are based upon truth and his lifetime of experience. There is excellence on each page! -- Derek Mills, international speaker, mentor and author of The 10-Second Philosophy(R) Phil's genius is not just in helping you to connect to your own genius - if you follow his message he makes it inevitable. If you've ever wondered if there must be more to life than this, there is... the magic is right there between your ears. But the best news is that the way to access it is right here in your hands. -- Ali Campbell, life coach, hypnotherapist and? author of Just Get On With It! Phil Parker is an expert on the mind-body connection and how to create happiness and fulfilment. His work has already achieved fantastic results with people around the world - this book gives you the tools to do the same. -- David Hamilton, author of Is Your Life Mapped Out?and How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body If you have just found yourself with this book in your hands,? it is usually for a reason. Phil Parker shapes this book so that it becomes easy to make changes and live a life that isn't held back by the boundaries of the mind... he also is a really nice chap. -- John Whiteman, author of 9 Days to Feel Fantastic ?and originator of 'The Way' With this book we will be able to reclaim our personal power and inner resourcefulness, taking charge of our lives positively and actively. It gives us a way of retraining our mind so that we manifest a life that we truly want to live. -- Emma Roberts, EFT trainer and author of Step-by- Step Tapping and Even Though I Have Cancer

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Book SynopsisDid you know that...· the catch-all term 'arthritis' actually consists of six different disease groups?· over-the-counter pain relief medication could speed up the progress of arthritis?· some treatments for arthritis could have life-threatening side effects?· surgery does not guarantee healing and could lead to more serious conditions?In the traditional Western medical world, most patients aren't told the full story of arthritis and how to get better. Nor are they told about some of the limitations of conventional treatments. In this book, the team at What Doctors Don't Tell You, the internationally respected health magazine and website, draws on 27 years of research into conventional and unconventional treatments and presents its findings to help you make informed decisions about your health, and the health of your family. This ground-breaking book explains that you don't have to accept arthritis as an unwelcome consequence of growing older. It reveals a wide array of options to relieve pain, improve movement and even reverse the condition, including dietary changes, complementary medicines, supplements and mind-body therapies - many with a proven track record of success. This is a must-read for anyone with arthritis who has been told that nothing can be done to help them.

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Book SynopsisTherapeutic Approaches for Babies and Young Children in Care: Observation and Attention is about the value of observation and close attention for babies and young children who may be vulnerable to psychological and attachment difficulties. Case studies explore the potential for observation-based therapeutic approaches to support caregivers, social workers, and professional networks. A third theme in the book is the roots of observation-based approaches in psychoanalytic infant observation and the contribution of these ways of working to professional training and continuing development.Using case examples, Jenifer Wakelyn illustrates observational ways of working that can be practised by professionals and family members to help children express themselves and feel understood. The interventions focus on the early stages of life in care and on the "golden thread" of relationships with caregivers. The book explores contemporary neuroscience and child development research alongside psychoanalytic theory to explore the role of attention in helping children to develop the internal continuity that sustains the personality and protects against the fragmenting impact of trauma. Therapeutic Approaches for Babies and Young Children in Care is written for social workers, teachers, medical staff, and other professionals whose work brings them in contact with the youngest children in care; it will also be relevant for commissioners, managers, and trainers as well as mental health clinicians who are starting to work with children in care. It will provide a valuable insight into the lives of infants and young children in the care system and the applications of psychoanalytic infant observation.Trade Review"The experience of reading this book will be therapeutic for many professionals who may feel daunted and overwhelmed by trying to help children whose lives have been severely disrupted and who have lost trust that they will ever be genuinely ‘seen’."–from the Foreword by Dilys Daws, Honorary Consultant Child Psychotherapist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust; founder member, Association of Infant Mental Health, UK; co-author of Finding Your Way with Your Baby: The Emotional Life of Parents and Babies (Routledge)"In this profoundly important book, Jenifer Wakelyn and her colleagues sensitively and skilfully offer acute insights into the lived experiences of babies and young children in care and their caregivers. The book conveys deeply empathic, compassionate and hopeful understandings of trauma and what is needed to recover from it. In so doing it makes a vital contribution to practitioners’ abilities to access, and better understand, the internal worlds of the children and families they work with and provides invaluable guidance to support them in developing and delivering attentive and attuned professional engagement."–Gillian Ruch, Professor of Social Work, University of Sussex, UK and Co-editor, Journal of Social Work Practice"Wakelyn’s impressive book is dedicated to showing how transitions and change impact powerfully on babies and young children in care, both at the time and potentially for their future development…The achievement of Wakelyn’s book is in its focus on the baby and young child and to help others to achieve such a focus… The examples given show how even the briefest of interventions can help young children under stress, and how flexible the method can be in a range of situations including assessments." - Jenny Kenrick, former Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock Centre, writing in the journal Infant Observation."The experience of reading this book will be therapeutic for many professionals who may feel daunted and overwhelmed by trying to help children whose lives have been severely disrupted and who have lost trust that they will ever be genuinely ‘seen’."–from the Foreword by Dilys Daws, Honorary Consultant Child Psychotherapist, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust; founder member, Association of Infant Mental Health, UK; co-author of Finding Your Way with Your Baby: The Emotional Life of Parents and Babies (Routledge)"In this profoundly important book, Jenifer Wakelyn and her colleagues sensitively and skilfully offer acute insights into the lived experiences of babies and young children in care and their caregivers. The book conveys deeply empathic, compassionate and hopeful understandings of trauma and what is needed to recover from it. In so doing it makes a vital contribution to practitioners’ abilities to access, and better understand, the internal worlds of the children and families they work with and provides invaluable guidance to support them in developing and delivering attentive and attuned professional engagement."–Gillian Ruch, Professor of Social Work, University of Sussex, UK and Co-editor, Journal of Social Work Practice"Wakelyn’s impressive book is dedicated to showing how transitions and change impact powerfully on babies and young children in care, both at the time and potentially for their future development…The achievement of Wakelyn’s book is in its focus on the baby and young child and to help others to achieve such a focus… The examples given show how even the briefest of interventions can help young children under stress, and how flexible the method can be in a range of situations including assessments." - Jenny Kenrick, former Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock Centre, writing in the journal Infant Observation.Table of ContentsSeries Editors’ Preface AcknowledgementsForeword by Dilys DawsIntroductionChapter 1: Being seenChapter 2: Therapeutic observationChapter 3: Clinical research: therapeutic observation with an infant in foster careChapter 4: Learning from the researchChapter 5: Therapeutic observation in clinical practiceChapter 6: Briefer interventions: Watch Me Play! Chapter 7: Practice considerations for the Watch Me Play! approachAfterwordGlossaryFurther reading and resources

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Book SynopsisBeing a good parent doesn't mean being perfect, learning complex theories or finding another twelve hours in the day. Parenting in the Here and Now offers a refreshingly different way. Rather than striving for -- and failing to reach -- a frustrating ideal, parents can start from where they are right now -- and enjoy a more harmonious family life almost immediately.Lea Page shows how to recognise emotions that get in the way, and how to stay calm rather than getting overwhelmed. Her practical parenting philosophy, born from many years of personal experience, observation and reflection, encourages parents to respond to children with action rather than words. Parenting in the Here and Now is filled with examples of how to manage parental challenges in the moment, from tantrums and whining to lying and disrespect. Parents will appreciate the new confidence and calm authority this book -- a true companion -- gives them.Trade Review'Lea brings her warmth, her wit and her wisdom and walks with you heart-to-heart, and side-by-side on the mysterious path of parenting. I whoeheartedly recommend it to all grandparents, aunts, uncles, best friends, and teachers... everyone who loves a child and loves their parents.'Lynn Jericho, www.imagineself.com'How wonderful to open a book and feel that you have been invited into the author's home to experience the heart of her family life! Lea warmly and graciously engages her reader in her journey as a parent. With humour and candour, she encourages every parent not to try to be something that they are not, but rather to be the best that they already are. This book is an empowering guide to a truly heart-centered way of parenting.'-- Donna Simmons, Christopherus Homeschool Resources'Lea Page points parents to a gentler path in her book Parenting in the Here and Now. She urges parents to face their fear and transform it to courage, a skill that allows presence of heart and mind for the most important job on the planet -- ushering children into adulthood.'-- Lisa Groen Braner, Author of The Mother's Book of Well-Being

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Book SynopsisTried everything but still not feeling better?If your depression keeps coming back or is even getting worse, then you may be suffering from bipolar II or âœsoftâ bipolar disorder. Commonly misdiagnosed, these mood disorders are characterized by recurring bouts of depression along with anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep problems, or intrusive thoughts.Why Am I Still Depressed? shows you how to identify if you have a nonmanic form of bipolar disorder and how to work with your doctor to safely and effectively treat it.Author James R. Phelps, M.D., gives you the latest tools and knowledge so you can: Understand the Mood Spectrum, a powerful new tool for diagnosis Know all your treatment options, including mood-stabilizing medications and research-tested psychotherapies Examine the potential hazards of taking antidepressant medications Manage your condition with exercise and lifestyle changes Help family and friends wit

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Book SynopsisA guide for women who want to improve their health and fitness by getting into running. It offers tips, strategies, and nutritious meal plans that women can incorporate into their daily lives.

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Book SynopsisTeaches readers to understand what words mean in their purest sense and unlock their importance as they develop a thoughtful new vocabulary. This book helps you in business, in personal relationships, and every other walk of life. It shows how to use these words as building blocks for success and contentment.Trade Review"Just as I broke new ground in human development over twenty years ago by uncovering the habits that make for a meaningful and effective life, Kevin Hall is breaking new ground by uncovering and revealing the true intent and meaning of the words that make up those habits." -- Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People "Words have power ... amazing power! I can't wait to see the world's response to Aspire!." -- John Assaraf, author of The Answer; Teacher in The Secret "Kevin Hall's ability to unlock human potential is rare and extremely valuable. In Aspire!, he unveils a completely new paradigm for personal development and growth that is dynamic and life changing." -- Norman E. Brinker, founder and chairman emeritus, Brinker International "Once you pick this book up you will find it hard to put down. The layers of examples and principles inside a single word can prove life changing. This is a treasure that I will refer to over and over again. -- Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust "More than just an engaging sojourn into etymology, Aspire! has the power to help individuals and teams focus on their true purpose and reach their best and highest aspirations." -- Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box "Kevin Hall shows us the surprising power of words-tools we can use to shape new thoughts and beliefs-to help us change, and create something better for ourselves and our planet." -- Spencer Johnson, M.D., #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who Moved My Cheese? and Peaks and Valleys "I love great books that have changed my life. Aspire is one of those truly great books. Kevin Hall is right up there with Og Mandino and Napoleon Hill." -- Bob Proctor, teacher in The Secret and bestselling author of You Were Born Rich "This book brings to light the power of language to not only inform, but also to realize the potential of a life fully lived. vThe revelations in Aspire are necessary tools to aid every passage of life." -- Gail Sheehy, New York Times bestselling author of Passages and Passages in Caregiving

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Book SynopsisBronze Winner for the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the category of Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Non-FictionForegrounding the voices of transgender and non-binary people, this honest and insightful book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, the book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender.This powerful book is an ideal introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender identity.Trade ReviewThis book gives an important, valuable platform to many diverse trans voices. We must listen and learn from their experiences and concerns; and act in solidarity with their human rights struggle. -- Peter Tatchell, Director, Peter Tatchell FoundationWe congratulate Declan Henry on developing this perceptive account of trans experiences, richly illustrated with a wide array of authentic personal narratives. It is a timely reminder of the diversity of trans individuals and the many barriers to equal treatment they still face. We commend the book to everyone who is in a position to improve their lives. -- Bernard Reed OBE, Trustee, Gender and Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)Declan Henry starts the book with a refreshingly honest confession that at one point he knew very little about the T in LGBT. With complete earnestness he sets out to give an overview of the transgender community in simple and very readable sections. He has packed this small book full of information, snippets of enlightening interviews and his thoughts about transgender equality and equality in its widest sense. A must read for anyone wishing to be an ally who realises that only with knowledge and understanding can you change hearts and minds. -- Juno Roche, Writer, campaigner and Patron of cliniQDeclan Henry's 'Trans Voices' captures the diversity of the breadth of the transgender experience through personal stories that make the topic accessible and understandable for any reader and give the book heart that many other books on the subject lack. -- Charlie Craggs, Founder of Nail TransphobiaWhat comes across well, and is refreshing to read, is the range and variety of experiences: that there isn't one way to be trans or to experience gender variance. Any counsellor working (or likely to work) with trans and gender-variant clients would do well to read it. It may also be useful for clients who are family and friends, and are looking for information and understanding. -- Alex Sanderson-Shortt MA, MBACP, relationship and LGBTQ+ specialist counsellor in private practice * Therapy Today *Whether you're just coming out, have been out for years or whether you just know someone who's trans, this book is a great read. It highlights the breadth of differences within the trans community and relays the authentic experiences of those interviewed. If you are in the process of coming out and know people around you who are struggling with the concept, recommend this book. -- Daniel Zagorski * Trans*Action Magazine *Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Stephen Whittle. Introduction. 1. Being Trans. 2. Transitioning. 3. Male to Female (MTF). 4. Female to Male (FTM). 5. Non-Binary. 6. Cross-dressers. 7. Sex and Sexuality. 8. Health. 9. Transphobia, Discrimination and Hate Crime. Afterword by Jane Fae. Glossary. References and Bibliography. Acknowledgments. Useful Contacts.

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Book SynopsisAdult adoptee and family therapist Katie Naftzger shares her personal and professional wisdom in this guide to help adoptive parents remain a calm parental influence in the midst of stormy and erratic teen behavior. This guide describes the essential skills you need to help your adopted teen confidently face the challenges of growing up and outlines four key goals for adoptive parents:· To move from rescuing to responding· To set adoption-sensitive limits and ground rules· To have connecting conversations· To help your teen envision their futureParenting in the Eye of the Storm contains invaluable insights for adoptive parents and simple strategies you can use to prepare your adopted teen for the journey ahead and strengthen the family bond in the process. It provides answers, guidance and understanding - working as a road-map through the tempestuous teenage years.Trade ReviewI loved Parenting in the Eye of the Storm. While Katie Naftzger defines her work as 'a guide for adoptive parents in the teen years', I found it to be so very much more. Inside this book I found priceless wisdom and insight into the wounded hearts of adopted teens. The tools Ms Naftzger shares here are like a flashlight and compass for parents to light the way for their struggling adopted teen and bring them home. Well worth the investment of time! -- Nancy L Thomas, author of When Love is Not Enough; a Guide to Parenting Children with Reactive Attachment DisorderNaftzger provides useful day to day insights and practical suggestions for adoptive families with teens. Her book is filled with personal accounts and situations that are both from her personal experience as well as her clinical practice. This combination of lived and professional insight in the adoption world is rare and makes this book a must-have for all adoptive families. -- Iris Chin Ponte Ph.D., President of Ponte and Chau Consulting Inc and Director of The Henry Frost Children's ProgramAfter my adoptive daughter's teen years, I appreciate even more the value of Katie Naftzger's keen insights and sage advice. By sharing adoptee's stories and empathizing, as only a once teen adoptee can, Naftzger ably steers adoptive parents through the choppy waters of adolescence. -- Melissa Ludtke, author of Touching Home in China: in search of missing girlhoods.Wow. Life changing. No nonsense. Filled with fresh ideas My daughter ( adopted internationally) is 14. I'm already using Katie's advice in day to day life. You'll need a hard copy to highlight and leave on your bedstand. -- Beth O’Malley M.Ed adoptee, older adoptive mom and adoption professional.As I read this book, it resonated with me deeply through my professional lenses as Executive Director of ATTACh and in my role as an adoptive mother with four teens. I had so many 'ah-ha' moments as Katie shared her stories and they rang true. How I wish every parent raising a teen could read this insightful and poignant book. -- Mary M. McGowan, Executive Director of The Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in ChildrenThis book gives a unique insight into the world of adopted teenagers. The authors personal experience and thought provoking anecdotes add significant value to the content, and the practical strategies make this a very useful resource for adoptive parents. -- Jennifer Jones, Inspired Foundations www.inspiredfoundations.co.ukThis is the most insightful book I've read about parenting adopted teens. Naftzger draws from her own experience as an adoptee and a therapist to offer parents practical tools for improving communication with their child, without ever being preachy or prescriptive. Most importantly, she honors the emotions, integrity and intellectual capacity of the adopted teen at every turn, helping parents better understand the complexity of their child's experience. -- Nicole Opper, Director/Producer, Off and Running: An American Coming of Age StoryThis book is Katie at her best ... a clear, gentle voice cutting through emotional chaos to provide needed structure and steps for change. A must-read! -- Stacy Schroeder, Exec Dir/Pres of KAAN: The Korean-American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network (also adoptive parent and sibling)Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Layers of loss for adoptees; 2. The learning stance; 3. The unrescue mission; 4. Setting 'adoption-sensitive limits'; 5. Empathy in conversation; 6. Envisioning the future; 7. Privilege, race and cultural norms - making it personal; 8. Mental health and survival for adopted teens; Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn 1994, 21 years after her disappearance, Lucy Partington's remains were discovered in Fred and Rosemary West's basement at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester. In this powerful and lyrical book, Lucy's elder sister, Marian, reclaims Lucy from the status of victim and finds an authentic and compassionate response to her traumatic loss. Her inspiring narrative of healing draws on Buddhist and Quaker practices and culminates in restorative justice work in prisons.Trade ReviewWe are spared no aspect of the anguish, confusion and anger experienced, but are also told an extraordinary story of inner movement and growth - growth in a faith much less orthodox on the face of it than Lucy's ardent Catholicism but equally deep and serious. It is a book about the massive difficulty of anything like reconciliation in the wake of outrage. There is nothing easily consoling here, but rather a sense of stillness, acceptance and hope - both given and worked for. -- Rowan Williams, Book of the Year 2012, Times Literary SupplementThere is not a sentence in this book that has not been felt, fought for and hard won. -- Craig Brown, Book of the Week, The Mail on SundayThis is not a story of 'coping with loss', nor of 'overcoming emotion', nor less of 'achieving forgiveness'. It is the story of simply, doggedly and patiently refusing to accept the path of victimhood, revenge or bitter resentment. Instead Marian has walked the way of uncertainty, humility and hope which, through spiritual struggle and human kindness, accepts and transforms sadness, loss and evil. -- Stephen Cherry, author of Healing Agony: Re-Imagining ForgivenessAn outstanding and beautifully crafted redemptive memoir. -- Marina Cantacuzino, Huffington PostIf You Sit Very Still should feature on everybody's bookshelf alongside such life guides as Shakespeare and the Bible. -- Jeffery Taylor, Sunday ExpressAn anguished, gruellingly honest and lyrical cry from the heart. -- Human Givens JournalTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword by Marina Catacuzino. Prologue. Part 1. Crisis. 1. Disappearance. 2. The Not Knowing. 3. Unearthing. 4. Re-earthing. Part 2. Confessing. 5. Enfolding the Dark. 6. Finding a Voice. Part 3. Comprehending. 7. Peeling Away the Layers. 8. Fresh Earth. 9. Suffering and Healing. Part 4. Transforming. 10. Lucy's Woven Bag. 11. Words of Grace. 12. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research.Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment bond, just like that between mother and child, and shows us how to develop our 'love sense' -- our ability to develop long-lasting relationships.Love is not the least bit illogical or random, but actually an ordered and wise recipe for survival. Love Sense covers the three stages of a relationship and how to best weather them; the intelligence of emotions and the logic of love; the physical and psychological benefits of secure love; and much more. Based on groundbreaking research, Love Sense will change the way we think about love.

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Book SynopsisBased on scientific research, this groundbreaking study from the frontiers of psychology and medicine offers startling new insight into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Through vivid examples (including his work with victims from both sides of Northern Ireland’s civil war), Dr. Fred Luskin offers a proven nine-step forgiveness method that makes it possible to move beyond being a victim to a life of improved health and contentment.

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Book SynopsisElizabeth Wagele, coauthor of The Enneagram Made Easy and Are You My Type, Am I Yours?, offers the first practical guidebook for parents -- packed with her delightful cartoons -- on how the Enneagram can help to understand and work with children''s personality traits and behavioral patterns more effectively and creatively. Using her expertise in making the Enneagram accessible through simple text and zany, informative cartoons, Wagele shows parents how to be flexible and compassionate, willing and eager to recognize the unique potential of every child and to respond to and nurture each child appropriately.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine. Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are unfamiliar to us, and each of these powerful chemicals has the potential to play an important role in supporting our health. They impact thousands upon thousands of metabolic reactions inside the human body. But calculating the specific influence of each of these chemicals isn't nearly sufficient to explain the effect of the apple as a whole. Because almost every chemical can affect every other chemical, there is an almost infinite number of possible biological consequences. And that's just from an apple. Nutritional science, long stuck in a reductionist mindset, is at the cusp of a revolution. The traditional "gold standard" of nutrition research has been to study one chemical at a time in an attempt to determine its particular impact on the human body. These sorts of studies are helpful to food companies trying to prove there is a chemical in milk or pre-packaged dinners that is "good" for us, but they provide little insight into the complexity of what actually happens in our bodies or how those chemicals contribute to our health. In The China Study, T. Colin Campbell (alongside his son, Thomas M. Campbell) revolutionized the way we think about our food with the evidence that a whole food, plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat. Now, in Whole, he explains the science behind that evidence, the ways our current scientific paradigm ignores the fascinating complexity of the human body, and why, if we have such overwhelming evidence that everything we think we know about nutrition is wrong, our eating habits haven't changed. Whole is an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Trade Review"After reading The China Study and drastically changing my diet toward the more whole food, plant-based diet recommended by Dr. Campbell, my career numbers shot up when they were supposed to be declining. I thought to myself ‘Why doesn't everyone eat this way?!' This new book, Whole, answers that question with great clarity. Never again be confused about diet and nutrition."—Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons, 16-year National Football League player, record-setting tight end"America's premier nutritionist, T. Colin Campbell, with courage and conviction, articulates how the self-serving reductionist paradigm permeates science, medicine, media, big pharma and philanthropic groups blocking the public from the nutritional truth for optimal health."—Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD, author of the bestselling Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease"T. Colin Campbell, based on his long career in experimental research and health policy-making, uncovers how and why there is so much confusion about food and health and what can be done about it. His explanation is elegant, sincere, provocative, and far-reaching, including how we can solve our health-care crisis. Read and enjoy; there's something here to inspire and offend just about everyone (sometimes the truth hurts)."—Dean Ornish, MD, Founder and President of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; and author of the bestselling Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease"Whole makes a convincing case that modern nutrition's focus on single nutrients has led to mass confusion with tragic health consequences. Dr. Campbell's new paradigm will change the way we think about food and, in doing so, could improve the lives of millions of people and save billions of dollars in health care costs."—Brian Wendel, Creator and Executive Producer of Forks Over Knives"There are very few material game-changers in life, but this book is truly one of them. The information herein—backed up by extraordinary peer-reviewed science—has the power to halt and reverse disease, give you energy you've never known, and put you on a path of transformation in just about every positive way. Read it and get ready to soar."—Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author of The Lean and Quantum Wellness"Dr. Colin Campbell opened our eyes with The China Study. In Whole, Dr. Campbell boldly shows exactly how our understanding of nutrition and health has gone off track and how to get it right. Beautifully and clearly written, this empowering book will forever change the way you think about health, food and science."—Neal Barnard, Founder and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine"This book is the key to understanding how to increase our natural longevity and health, it is key to slowing global warming, and all of this at no cost, rather, at immeasurable savings to society."—Mike Fremont, World Record Holder marathons for 88 and 90 year olds"In Whole, Dr. Campbell defines a super-paradigm that elucidates a philosophy—wholism—which medicine needs to aspire to in order to attain an enlightened solution. Whole is a masterpiece of intellectual triangulation, outlining the past, the present, and the critical next steps in the future of biochemistry, human nutrition, and healthcare. This book is going to unleash a health revolution!"—Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition and host of What Would Julieanna Do?

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Book SynopsisShows you how to take control of your romantic destiny by using the Law of Attraction.Trade Review"[T]here is an undeniably upbeat sweetness to Ford's New Age guide to finding love... Be open to the world and its possibilities." -- USA Today "The Soulmate Secret will inspire you and give you a glimpse that this can be a magical journey and you can truly attract, manifest and find your soulmate." -- Deepak Chopra, New York Times bestselling author of Buddha "Arielle Ford provides a beautiful way to let go of any hurts of the past and bring new love into your life today. Practical, inspiring, and hopeful, The Soulmate Secret leaves even the most cynical about love ready to find a soulmate." -- Marianne Williamson, bestselling author of A Return to Love "Read this inspiring book! Arielle Ford has written an entertaining, insightful guide to attracting genuine love into your life. Best of all, Arielle's thriving marriage is living proof that the tools she gives you can produce magical results." -- Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks, authors of Conscious Loving and Spirit-Centered Relationships "This is a wonderful book, full of hope and wisdom." -- Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Those who find their soul mate through this work will thank Arielle Ford forever." -- Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God "Arielle Ford, in inspiring and encouraging terms, offers from her direct experience how to prepare in consciousness, heart and spirit to magnetize, recognize and respond to the soul's call for an authentic, conscious love relationship." -- Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation "To find the love of your life and delight, read this book and manifest the one for you in the sweet now-and-now." -- Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator Chicken Soup for the Soul "The Soulmate Secret contains the recipe for love, romance, and unimaginable futures, a recipe that I watched my sister Arielle Ford create and live. This book outlines all the ingredients for getting the love that you truly desire and deserve. Read it now and let the love begin." -- Debbie Ford, author of Why Good People Do Bad Things "This book could bring miracles to your love life...This simple but profound little book presents a highly interesting and informative plan..." -- Beliefnet.com

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Book SynopsisIn many ways, success at networking is the uncommon application of common knowledge. Most people understand that networking is important to their success -- they just lack a step-by-step process to get the results they want. Almost no one really implements a comprehensive methodology that will build a business through networking. Thus, the need to network is 'common knowledge', and the development of the methodology required to be successful at it is the 'uncommon application'. By reading this book, you will experience the true essence and meaning of networking. "The 29% Solution" gives you the answers to two conflicting questions that a business owner or salesperson faces every day: How can I tend to my existing clients while at the same time network for new business? and, should I place higher value on my current clients or on new clients?Trade ReviewThis is an incredible book! It shows sales professionals and business owners how to get more and better customers, faster and easier, than in any other way. The practical, proven strategies for sales and business growth you learn can save you months and years of hard work. -- Brian Tracy "author of 'The Way to Wealth'"

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Book SynopsisA revised and updated edition of the book famous for helping couples discover how sex can be playful, erotic, passionate, exhilarating, and most of all, pleasurable. The Joy of Sex revolutionized how we experience our sexuality. An international bestseller since it was first published in 1972, Dr. Alex Comfort’s classic work dared to celebrate the joy of human physical intimacy with such authority and candor that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. Now fully updated, revised, and reillustrated, The Joy of Sex once again sets the standard as the world’s most trusted sex manual. Substantial revisions from sex expert and relationship psychologist Susan Quilliam include new information on: • Key scientific discoveries in the fields of psychology, physiology, and sexology • The Internet and couple-friendly pornography • The importance of sex to our growth as people and partners • Ma

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Book SynopsisA manual for relating to the brain in a revolutionary new way, Super Brain shows you how to use your brain as a gateway for achieving health, happiness, and spiritual growth. Two pioneers, bestselling author and physician Deepak Chopra and Harvard Medical School professor Rudolph E. Tanzi, one of the world's foremost experts on the causes of Alzheimer’s, have merged their wisdom and expertise for a bold new understanding of the “three-pound universe” and its untapped potential. In contrast to the “baseline brain” that fulfills the tasks of everyday life, Chopra and Tanzi propose that, through a person’s increased self-awareness and conscious intention, the brain can be taught to reach far beyond its present limitations. “We are living in a golden age for brain research, but is this a golden age for your brain?” they ask. Super Brain explains how it can be, b

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Book SynopsisPsychologists have long realized that the ancient Greeks had deep insights into the human psyche which, whether they realized it or not, they expressed through their mythology. Peter Lemesurier's new book offers a way of using these insights directly as a startling new method of self-healing and self-realization. In the full tradition of Joseph Campbell, James Hillman and Karl Kerenyi, it applies the dynamics of the Greek myths to quite overwhelming effect - as many who have used the approach report. Basically, the system is homeopathic, in that it encourages co-operation with each currently controlling god in turn (once identified via a simple diagnostic test) thus allowing that god to "move on". By the same token, therefore, it gives readers full permission - perhaps for the first time in their lives - to be who they really are, removing all the stultifying effects of chronic guilt about themselves. But first, discover your god...Trade ReviewWhether you enjoy analyzing your family and friends or looking for ways to explain or excuse your own strengths and weaknesses, this book provides a whole new slant. It can be read just for fun, but there is an uncanny ring of truth to it. Peter Lemesurier combines scholarship with wry humor, a compulsive mixture. Anna Corser, Physiotherapy Manager and Stress Counsellor This wonderful book has helped me a lot, not to mention others close to me. Artemis is utterly important to me. Only now can I see that she is the essential me that I have denied since puberty. Brita Brandt, prominent Finnish opera singer The Greek gods approach does provide a valuable framework and metaphor for talking about the journey we are all on, beset by inner problems and conflicts, and the book is a useful aid to self therapy (and ultimately Self-knowledge). David Hill, Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewTerry Waite CBE "We live in a world in which suffering is endemic. In this book Stephen Joseph sounds a hopeful note. Suffering need not destroy." Robert J. Wicks, Professor, Loyola University Maryland, and author of Bounce: Living the Resilient Life "What Doesn't Kill Us seamlessly combines needed inspiration and the most advanced information about the new psychology of posttraumatic growth for those who have experienced great suffering. Stephen Joseph, one of the leading experts in the world on trauma, resilience, and growth, offers both compelling stories and practical information. What Doesn't Kill Us is a book of wisdom--both for those who have undergone great stress as well as for those who love and treat them. It is psychology at its best: honest, hopeful, helpful, and based on sound serious research. Reading it makes me proud to be a psychologist." Donald Meichenbaum, PhD Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment of Victims of Violence, Miami, Florida "Traumatised individuals have a story to tell, as well as re-author. Professor Stephen Joseph is compassionate, attentive listener and a sensitive and scholarly conveyer of this narrative process. He has ably blended his many years of research and clinical practice into an enlightened story of post traumatic growth. This a book that should be read by all who encountered trauma and those who love and treat them. Kudos to Professor Joseph for providing a needed new direction for the treatment of those who experience [posttraumatic stress disorder] and related challenges. This book is a clarion call for a Constructive Narrative Perspective to psychotherapy, filled with pathos and hope." Dr Gill Hicks MBE, survivor of the London Bombings, July 7, 2005 "What Doesn't Kill Us -- indeed does and can make us stronger as brilliantly presented by Professor Stephen Joseph and lived throughout my every day." Dr Kate Hefferon, Senior Lecturer, University of East London and author of Positive Psychology: Theory, research and applications "This is the book we have been waiting for Stephen Joseph to write. With decades of experience and knowledge, Joseph presents the wonderfully complex world of posttraumatic growth in an accessible and personable way. Not only does the book provide the most-up-to-date research, What Doesn't Kill Us offers tangible approaches to developing growth after trauma; a feat that will be valued by many." Dr Nigel Hunt, Associate Professor in Health Psychology, University of Nottingham "This is a caring and thoughtful account, arguing for the normality of post-traumatic stress as a process of adaptation. Professor Joseph presents a personal and positive perspective, showing how people can come through painful experiences and live fulfilling lives... His THRIVE model provides a coherent approach to helping traumatised people." Elaine Iljon Foreman, author of Fly Away Fear: Overcoming Your Fear of Flying "Convincingly challenging, highly enlightening, and compulsively readable, What Doesn't Kill Us is thoroughly recommended for both those who have and have not experienced trauma. A transformational new perspective." Elaine Fox, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at University of Essex "What Doesn't Kill Us is an insightful and entertaining account of the new psychology of resilience. Stephen Joseph brilliantly combines personal anecdote with cutting edge psychology to explain why all of us have the capacity to triumph over adversity. A must read if you ever wondered why most of us rebound so well after disaster, What Doesn't Kill Us is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to know how to cope with trauma." Richard Bentall, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool "In this fascinating book, Stephen Joseph maps out the rarely explored positive consequences of trauma, reminding us that growth is possible even in the most adverse circumstances. Although essential reading for clinicians working with traumatized patients, What Doesn't Kill Us is so accessibly written that it should appeal to anyone interested in the human condition." John Harvey, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Iowa "In What Doesn't Kill Us, Stephen Joseph brings his expertise as one of the world's most prolific and influential scholars of trauma and over two decades of clinical experience to bear in producing a literate and compelling book on growth from and through adversity. The book is replete with powerful story-lines of people who persevered in the face of great pain and loss: From Michael J. Fox to Viktor Frankl we learn how survivors lived Nietzsche's dictum of what doesn't kill you can make you stronger. Joseph gives voice to the non-famous and famous alike as he tells stories of survival and thriving, both in personal and global crises. All the while, the book is highly educational about the dynamics of posttraumatic growth and related concepts. It is a rare feat to produce a book that will appeal and be useful to the general public, as well as scholars and practitioners. Joseph has done so." Mick Cooper, Professor of Counseling, University of Strathclyde "Beautifully written, drawing on leading-edge scientific research to reveal one of humankind's noblest qualities: the capacity to find meaning and growth in the face of near-unbearable suffering." Stephen Regel, Honorary Associate Professor/Co-Director Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth, School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham "Stephen Joseph's book is inspirational and, not just for the lay reader but also for all therapists, regardless of their theoretical orientation, as trauma in inherent part of their work. It goes far beyond the narrow confines of current clinical approaches to working with trauma and posttraumatic stress and challenges all clinicians to think about what we actually say and do in the consulting room. He takes us along the path of post traumatic growth as an experienced and perceptive guide, opening up many new thought provoking therapeutic possibilities and avenues to facilitate post traumatic growth rather than merely deal with symptomatic change. His chapter on signposts to the facilitation of growth following adversity, through the acronym THRIVE has a simple elegance that everyone can adopt in our current uncertain times. To say that it is essential reading would be an understatement. It is essential as a survival guide to life." Vaughan Bell, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London "In an area beset by wishful thinking, Stephen Joseph makes the scientific case for how difficult times can lead to personal growth. What Doesn't Kill Us is a well argued and well evidenced challenge to the idea that trauma is necessarily a curse." Publishers Weekly "Informative and thoughtful." Kirkus Reviews "A sure-to-be-controversial, provocative challenge to prevailing wisdom on how to deal with stress." New York Journal of Books "What Doesn't Kill Us is accessible for all readers... Well worth the time to read, digest, and utilize in one's daily life."

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Book SynopsisWhen first published in 1997 this ground-breaking work on the science of mood both redefined the field and,with compassion, understanding, and scientific rigor,made it accessible to those who would most benefit from the latest findings. Now, Peter Whybrow, one of the world''s most distinguished psychiatrists, has updated his definitive account of mood disorders. In A Mood Apart he argues that disorders such as depression constitute afflictions of the self, exploring the human experience of manic depressive illness, and rediscovering the human being behind the diagnosis. Drawing on cutting-edge research and his experience as a clinician, he shows how the science and culture surrounding mood disorders have changed since the first edition. Nearly two decades since its original publication, A Mood Apart remains an essential book for anyone who has been affected by depression.Trade ReviewContemporary Psychology "A terrific book for professionals and the public... A Mood Apart represents a literary achievement as well as a scientific accomplishment. It is not a self- help manual with simple lists and prescriptions, nor a compendium without conclusion of every scientific study. Rather, it is a seamless product resulting from a career of research and clinical practice expressed in lucid, moving style, but not at the expense of integrative complexity." British Journal of Psychiatry "This is a masterly and highly readable discourse... Whybrow has really attempted to enter into the soul of manic depression and has succeeded to a remarkable extent." Literary Review "Dr. Whybrow has succeeded in presenting a balanced, well-written account of mood disorders and their treatment which will inform the general reader and which also contains much of interest to the professional." Kirkus "The most thorough and wide- ranging discussion for lay readers about the interplay of the physical and emotional elements of depression and manic-depression... His presentation is illuminating, and the case histories demonstrate his sensitivity and skill as a clinician... Whybrow's presentation offers a deeper understanding of, along with a humane and wise approach to these very troubling illnesses." Publishers Weekly "Seldom has the inner emotional landscape of melancholic depression, mania and manic- depressive illness been mapped with so much clarity, empathy and sensitivity." William Styron, author of Darkness Visible "A Mood Apart is informative, compassionate and, not the least, thoroughly engrossing." Maggie Scarf, author of Unfinished Business and Intimate Worlds "Dr. Peter Whybrow explains everything you ever wanted to know about moods and their vicissitudes, and he does so in wonderfully elegant, highly readable prose." Irvin D. Yalom, author of Love's Executioner and Lying on the Couch "Dr. Whybrow has written a wise and graceful book that should be helpful and consoling to patients and their loved ones." Aaron T. Beck, MD, university professor emeritus, University of Pennsylvania, and author of Cognitive Therapy of Depression "A Mood Apart is a beautifully crafted volume that probes into the recesses of the brain and mind to reveal the secrets of depression. Dr. Whybrow distills a lifetime of experience as a master clinician and scientist... I highly recommend this definitive work to the nonprofessional as well as the professional."Table of ContentsIntroduction to the 2015 Edition Prologue: The Masks of the Human Carnival 1. A Glimpse of Melancholy 2. Darkness Visible 3. A Different Drummer 4. A Mind of One's Own 5. Unique and Similar to Others 6. The Legacy of the Lizard 7. The Vital Balance 8. Of Human Bondage 9. Pills to Purge Melancholy 10. Thoughtful Reconstruction Epilogue The Human Carnival Acknowledgments Appendix: The Pharmacology of Mood Disorders: A Glossary and Brief Guide Notes Name Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisBuying a property abroad is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. But don't worry - your Spanish dream needn't become a nightmare. From finding an estate agent and arranging a mortgage to negotiating the best price and moving in, this book is packed with practical advice on every aspect of the Spanish property market.Trade Review"…easily understood advice for a readership ranging from the complete novice to those who want to brush up on what they know." (Spain Magazine, September 2007)Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Preparing for Your Spanish Buying Adventure. Chapter 1: Making the Big Decision. Chapter 2: Considering the Cost of Spanish Buying. Chapter 3: Assembling Your Team. Chapter 4: Finding Your Dream Home. Chapter 5: Not Ready to Commit? Finding a Property to Rent. Part II: Cruising Around Spain: Choosing Where to Buy. Chapter 6: Living La Vida Ciudad: Buying in the Big City. Chapter 7: Buying a Place in the Sun: Coastal Living. Chapter 8: Buying Inland: A Quiet Country Life. Chapter 9: A Home on La Isla Bonita: Life in the Islands. Part III: Buying into the Dream. Chapter 10: Funding Your Dream Home. Chapter 11: Understanding the Art of Price Negotiation. Chapter 12: Making Sure You Get What You Think You’re Getting. Part IV: Settling into Spanish Life. Chapter 13: Permission to Come Abroad. Chapter 14: Making Money in Spain. Chapter 15: The Nitty-gritty of Life in Spain as an Expat. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Troublesome Property Issues to Consider. Chapter 17: Ten Top Destinations. Chapter 18: Ten Reasons to Move to Spain. Appendix: Spanish–English Glossary of Property Terms. Index.

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Book SynopsisGet customers, clients, and co-workers to say yes! in 8 minutes or less This revised second edition by a leading expert of influence continues to teach a proven system of persuasion. Synthesizing the latest research in the field of influence with real-world tested experiences, it presents simple secrets that help readers turn a no into a yes. Every secret in this book has been rigorously tested, validated, and found reliable. Learn dozens of all-new techniques and strategies for influencing others including how to reduce resistance to rubble Make people feel instantly comfortable in your presence Decode body language, build credibility, and be persistent without being a pain Expert author Kevin Hogan turns the enigmatic art of influence and persuasion into a science anyone can master The amazing secret of The Science of Influence is its simplicity. After you read this book you will immediately understand why peopleTable of ContentsAbout the Author ix Preface x Acknowledgments xiii 1 Influencing Others to Change 1 2 The First Four Seconds 13 3 The Delta Model of Influence 33 4 Credibility: The Pivot Point of Persuasion 57 5 The New Principles of Influence 65 6 Introduction to Omega Strategies 85 7 Framing Principles, Persuasion Techniques, and Influential Strategies 107 8 Applying the Laws of Influence 131 9 The Influential Secret of Oscillation 157 10 Mind Reading: How to Know What They Are Thinking 167 11 I’ll Think About It 173 12 How Their Brain Buys . . . You! 207 13 “I Will Do the Work for You”: Magic Words That Unlock Minds 219 14 The Power of Thinking without Thinking 233 15 Influence in Sales and Marketing Online and in the Real World 243 16 The Problem and Opportunity of Memory in Influence 259 17 Women: Influencing Women to Buy 267 Bibliography 287 Index 295 Need a Speaker? 305

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Book SynopsisDo you long for the country life? Hobby Farming For Dummies is a practical guide that will show you how to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants, and protect your investment.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Hobby Farms 101 7 Chapter 1: Heading for the Country 9 Chapter 2: Before Taking the Plunge: Is This the Life for You? 19 Chapter 3: Finding Your Place in the Sun 33 Chapter 4: Getting Along with Your Neighbors 49 Part II: Down on the Farm: Getting Your Property in Order 63 Chapter 5: Getting Out of the House: Outbuildings and Enclosures 65 Chapter 6: Gearing Up with the Right Tools, Clothes, and Equipment 77 Chapter 7: Saving, Using, and Making Power on the Farm 101 Chapter 8: Managing and Accessing Your Land and Natural Resources 115 Part III: Calling In the Critters: What’s a Farm without Animals? 133 Chapter 9: What Kinds of Critters Should You Get? 135 Chapter 10: Acquiring Animals for Your Farm 165 Chapter 11: Caring for and Feeding Your Animals 177 Chapter 12: Critter Care: Providing Medical Attention for Your Animals 197 Part IV: Choosing and Growing Plants and Crops 215 Chapter 13: Deciding What and How Much of It to Grow 217 Chapter 14: Getting Those Plants Started 241 Part V: Using the Fruits of Your Labor 259 Chapter 15: Preserving and Using Food Items 261 Chapter 16: Where’s the Beef? From Hoof to Table 281 Chapter 17: Preparing Fiber and Making Crafty Goods 287 Chapter 18: Dealing with the Less Desirable Stuff 307 Part VI: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 19: Ten Opportunities for Community Fun 319 Chapter 20: Ten Misconceptions about Farm Living 327 Part VII: Appendixes 333 Appendix A: Helpful Resources 335 Appendix B: Glossary 343 Index 351

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Book SynopsisLegendary money manager Ken Fisher outlines the most common and costly mistakes investors make. *Small cap stocks are best for all time. Bunk! *A trade deficit is bad for markets. Bunk! *Stocks can't rise on high unemployment.Trade Review"... thoroughly recommended.... If I were a novice investor, I'd make sure I read this book and memorised the first 32 lessons." (Financial Times, November 2010) "It's about time someone drove a stake into the folklore that permeates Wall Street, and Mr. Fisher does it in convincing-and often entertaining-fashion." (The Globe and Mail, November 2010) "... challenges and refutes common, widely held investing myths and misperceptions... bite-size chunks-where you can read one chapter or many...." (Euroinvestor.co.uk, October 2010)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction: Debunkery Made Easy xiii PART 1 Basic Bunk to Make You Broke 1 Bunk 1 Bonds Are Safer Than Stocks 5 Bunk 2 Well-Rested Investors Are Better Investors 9 Bunk 3 Retirees Must Be Conservative 13 Bunk 4 Age Equals Asset Allocation 17 Bunk 5 You Should Expect Average Returns 20 Bunk 6 “Capital Preservation and Growth” Is Possible! 23 Bunk 7 Trust Your Gut 26 Bunk 8 One Big Bear and You’re Done 30 Bunk 9 Make Sure It’s a Bull before Diving in 34 Bunk 10 Growth Is Best for All Time. No, Value. No, Small Caps 39 Bunk 11 A Good Con Artist Is Hard to Spot 44 PART 2 Wall Street “Wisdom” 49 Bunk 12 Stop-Losses Stop Losses! 51 Bunk 13 Covered Calls . . . Gotcha Covered 54 Bunk 14 Dollar Cost Averaging—Lower Risk, Better Returns 57 Bunk 15 Variable Annuities Are All Upside, No Downside 60 Bunk 16 Equity-Indexed Annuities—Better Than Normal Annuities 65 Bunk 17 Passive Investing Is Easy 68 Bunk 18 Do Better With Mutual Funds by Sending Your Spouse on a Shopping Spree 72 Bunk 19 Beta Measures Risk 75 Bunk 20 Equity Risk Premiums—Forecasting Future Returns With Ease 80 Bunk 21 When the VIX Is High, It’s Time to Buy 84 Bunk 22 Be Confident on Consumer Confidence 88 Bunk 23 All Hail the Mighty Dow! 92 PART 3 “Everyone Knows” 99 Bunk 24 So Goes January 101 Bunk 25 Sell in May 104 Bunk 26 Low P/Es Mean Low Risk 107 Bunk 27 A Strong Dollar Is Super 112 Bunk 28 Don’t Fight the Fed 116 Bunk 29 Interest Pays Dividends 120 Bunk 30 Buy a 5% CD for 5% Cash Flow—Easy! 123 Bunk 31 Baby Boomers Retire, World Ends, Etc. 126 Bunk 32 Concentrate to Build Wealth 130 PART 4 History Lessons 135 Bunk 33 Pray for Budget Surpluses 137 Bunk 34 High Unemployment Is a Killer 143 Bunk 35 With Gold, You’re Golden 148 Bunk 36 Stocks Love Lower Taxes 152 Bunk 37 Oil and Stocks Seesaw 158 Bunk 38 Swine Flu, SARS, Ebola, and Other Viral Disasters Make Markets Sick 163 Bunk 39 Consumers Are King 167 Bunk 40 Presidential Term Cycles Are Stock Market Voodoo 172 Bunk 41 My Political Party Is Best for Stocks 178 Bunk 42 Stock Returns Are Too High and Must Fall 182 PART 5 It’s a Great Big World! 187 Bunk 43 Foreign Stocks Just Feel So . . . Foreign 189 Bunk 44 Who Needs Foreign? 192 Bunk 45 Big Debt Is National Death 195 Bunk 46 America Can’t Handle Its Debt 199 Bunk 47 Indebted to China 202 Bunk 48 Trade Deficits Make Deficient Markets 206 Bunk 49 GDP Makes Stocks Grow 211 Bunk 50 Terrorism Terrorizes Stocks 215 Notes 219 About the Authors 228 Index 229

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Book SynopsisStart building your fortune with the ultimate insider's guide to real estate investing The Insider's Guide to Making Money in Real Estate explains why real estate is a consistently profitable moneymaker and how everyday people just like you can build their fortune regardless of their credit score or how much money they have in the bank.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART ONE: Fundamentals of Real Estate. CHAPTER 1: Real Valid Reasons Why You Can’t Make Money in Real Estate. CHAPTER 2: Why Real Estate? CHAPTER 3: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Real Estate. CHAPTER 4: The Five Fundamental Wealth-Building Strategies of Real Estate. CHAPTER 5: What Type of Investor Are You? PART TWO: Getting Ready for Real Estate. CHAPTER 6: Categories of Real Estate. CHAPTER 7: Finding Hidden Money. CHAPTER 8: Creative Sources of Funding. CHAPTER 9: Understanding the Numbers. CHAPTER 10: Value Engineering. CHAPTER 11: Cycle of a Property. PART THREE: Secrets of Success through Teams. CHAPTER 12: Designing Your Team. CHAPTER 13: Interviewing Team Members. CHAPTER 14: Building a Team That Works. Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions. Appendix B: Short Version of This Book. Meet Dolf de Roos. Meet Diane Kennedy. Index.

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Book SynopsisIncrease your powers of vocabulary, calculation and logical reasoning with this book of brand new IQ tests. Each timed test is approximately the same degree of difficulty and consists of a mixture of numerical, diagrammatic and logical reasoning questions.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART ONE. Visual Analogy Test. Visual Odd One Out Test. Lateral Thinking Test. Which Letter Come Next. Visual Sequence Test. Numerical Calculation Test. PART TWO. IQ Test One. IQ Test Two. IQ Test Three. IQ Test Four. IQ Test Five. IQ Test Six. IQ Test Seven. Answers.

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Book SynopsisTrump Strategies for Real Estate offers unbeatable insider advice for every serious real estate investor--beginners and old pros alike. For more than twenty--five years, author George Ross has been one of Donald Trump's chief advisors and intimately involved with many of Trump's biggest real estate deals.Table of ContentsForeword By Donald Trump. Preface. Chapter 1. Sell yourself Like Trump: Five Personal Qualities You Need To Succeed in Real Estate. Chapter 2. Think Big: How Trump Chooses Properties to Invest In. Chapter 3. Principles of Negotiation: How Trump Uses Them. Chapter 4. High-Powered Real Estate Negotiation Techniques and Tactics. Chapter 5. The Trump Touch: Create "Sizzle," Glamour, and Prestige to Get Higher-Than-Market Prices for your Properties. Chapter 6. Raising Money: Tactics for Attracting Lenders and Investors. Chapter 7. Get Help From the Best real Estate Specialists You Can Find. Chapter 8. Why Trump Building Projects Are Always On Time and Under Budget. Chapter 9. Trump Marketing Strategies: Selling the "Sizzle" Sells the Product. Chapter 10. How to Manage Property Like Trump: Treat It As A Customer Service Business. Chapter 11. Holding Strategies and Exit Strategies. Index. About the Author.

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