Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisHere's sensible advice and caring encouragement on raising boys from the nation's most trusted parenting authority, Dr. James Dobson.With so much confusion about the role of men in our society, it's no wonder so many parents and teachers are asking questions about how to bring up boys. Why are so many boys in crisis? What qualities should we be trying to instill in young males? Our culture has vilified masculinity and, as a result, an entire generation of boys is growing up without a clear idea of what it means to be a man.In the runaway bestseller Bringing Up Boys, Dr. Dobson draws from his experience as a child psychologist and family counselor, as well as extensive research, to offer advice and encouragement based on a firm foundation of biblical principles.

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Book SynopsisGoing through puberty and adolescence presents unwelcome changes for many transgender youth, and this book provides advice to parents of transgender teens to help them understand what their child is experiencing and feeling during this challenging time.Addressing common fears and concerns that parents of transgender teens share, the book guides them through steps they can take with their child, including advice on hormones and surgery and how to transition socially. It addresses the recent increase in teens presenting with non-binary identities, and reflects major legal, social and medical developments regarding transgender issues. The author's insights are gained from his professional experience of providing psychotherapy regarding gender identity. He provides resources and further reading to help parents expand their knowledge. Although aimed predominantly at parents, this book is useful for anyone working with teenagers and young adults as it provides many answers to common questions about adolescent gender identity.Trade ReviewIrwin Krieger has given parents the gift of a brilliant, empathic roadmap in their journey with their transgender teen. He stretches our horizons to bring into focus not just youth who tell us "I'm the opposite gender" but non-binary youth who identify as neither male nor female, but both or all. Elegant, streamlined and robust, a must read for anyone raising or promoting the gender health of a transgender teen. -- Diane Ehrensaft, PH.D., Author of The Gender Creative Child and Director of Child and Adolescent Gender Center, University of California San FranciscoAn excellent and much needed resource for parents of transgender, non-binary, or gender questioning teens. With compassion and encouragement, Krieger provides a pathway for parents who are navigating this journey. -- Janna Barkin, Author of He’s Always Been My SonSensible and straight forward, yet also sensitive to parents' own potential struggles adjusting to their new understanding of their child. It's an excellent resource at a time when such clear and comprehensive materials are desperately needed. -- Kelly Huegel Madrone, Author of GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning TeensTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition; 1. Introduction; 2. The Language of Gender Identity; 3. Gender Nonconforming Kids; 4. Sexuality and Gender; 5. Puberty and Adolescence; 6. Balancing Authenticity and Safety; 7. Nurturing Your Transgender Teen; 8. Taking Steps; 9. Medical Transition; 10. Conclusion; 11. Resources for Parents of Transgender Teens; Glossary; References

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE is a masterpiece. Whether you are a connoisseur of self-help books, or despise them, you won’t be able to resist this recipe for living a better life.” — Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and bestselling author of The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt “In this compulsively readable, brilliant kaleidoscope BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE, Barker is your rollicking guide through the science of success. You’ll discover what pirates and inmates can teach us about honesty and generosity, how to network like the world’s greatest mathematician, and much, much more. — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell is Human “Delightfully puckish, evidence-backed and full of insight, this book answers questions about success that have puzzled us for far too long.” — Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take “This book is compelling because Barker’s irreverence is so consistently on-target, relentlessly puncturing the wisdom balloons that most need bursting.” — Robert B. Cialdini ,New York Times bestselling author of Influence and Pre-Suasion

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Book SynopsisDo you want to be able to persuade, influence, or empathise with people in any situation? Do you want to be able to click with people instantly? Do you want people to trust you?This new Teach Yourself Workbook doesn''t just tell you what emotional intelligence is. It accompanies you every step of the way, with diagnostic tools, goal-setting charts, practical exercises, and many more features ideal for people who want a more active style of learning. The book starts by helping you identify the behaviours associated with emotional intelligence, and whether you are currently doing them. It then helps you set specific goals to improve on; as you progress through the book, you will be able to keep checking your progress against these goals. Specially created exercises, using the tools of NLP, hypnotherapy and cognitive psychology, will help you to boost your emotional intelligence so that you can reach your potential in any situation.Table of Contents : 1. Introduction : 1. Introduction : 2. Self-directed learning : 2. Self-directed learning : 3. Self-motivation : 3. Self-motivation : 4. Brain science from the last ten years : 4. Brain science from the last ten years : 5. Developing your self-awareness : 5. Developing your self-awareness : 6. Developing your self-control : 6. Developing your self-control : 7. Developing your awareness of others : 7. Developing your awareness of others : 8. Developing your management of others : 8. Developing your management of others : 9. Becoming more resilient : 9. Becoming more resilient : 10. Developing your influencing skills : 10. Developing your influencing skills : 11. Conflict resolution : 11. Conflict resolution : 12. Achievement orientation : 12. Achievement orientation : 13. Organizational awareness : 13. Organizational awareness : 14. Teamwork : 14. Teamwork

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Book SynopsisMost literature on business, communication and success is focused on extroverts, who feel comfortable networking, talking and being the centre of attention. But at least 30% of the population are introverts, and they are now finding their voice.Quiet Impact - How to Be a Successful Introvert is already an international phenomenon. Using the latest psychological research, and Dr Loehken''s own extensive experience coaching introverts in the workplace, it is packed with practical advice which is easy to implement.Dr Loehken identifies 10 strengths specific strengths that introverts often have (such as independence, perseverance and writing), and also identifies ten specific hurdles they often have to overcome (such as hyperstimulation, intellectualism and fear of conflict).Trade ReviewLoehken's book does not pressurize introverts to change. Her approach is much more useful: emphasize your strengths, and be aware of your challenges. - Financial Times

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Book SynopsisIn 2017, there will be almost 57 million expatriates worldwide. While the number of corporate expat assignments is growing steadily, these assignments are expensive and fail all too often for avoidable reasons. Many expats move with minimal preparation, have unrealistic expectations, and are left with insufficient resources to deal with the practical and emotional implications of a move. The result: failed moves, stressed families, and damaged careers. This book addresses a growing need to prepare people for making successful moves Adjusting to a new environment and culture, immersing oneself into a new life - both professional and private - navigating culture shock, defining and maintaining a sense of home, these are all big challenges.Trade Review"This book is a great 'how-to' for anyone considering a global move. Katia Vlachos highlights the need for leaders to pay as much attention to planning for potential lifestyle, support system, and cultural changes as they do for taking the new role. Neglecting to do this can lead to unhappiness and frustration in the initial stages of the move, potential underperformance, and, in extreme cases, even failure in the new job." --Alan Watts, president, Asia-Pacific, Hilton "An amazingly complete book that looks at the needs of adults as well as children in any global move. It includes thoughtful advice wise movers must consider in order to maintain emotional and physical balance during this time. A Great Move is replete with solid, practical suggestions for what all members of the family can do to not only move well, but also thrive in the new place. For all those planning to move, this book is invaluable." --Ruth E. Van Reken, co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds "A Great Move is everything you need to make a successful expatriate assignment. With all the bases covered, Katia superbly captures the fundamental thoughts, emotions and drivers crucial in deciding to leave the comfort of your home (or country), enjoying the assignment adventure, all while achieving your personal and professional goals." --Paul Kelly, global relocation & integration program manager, Intel Corporation "Finally, a book about moving abroad that addresses the social, emotional and psychological, along with the physical, practical and career considerations! A Great Move covers all the bases, outlining the five areas that truly matter and demand your attention as you move through the stages of deciding, preparing, moving and settling in a different country or culture. The balance between information, empathy and guidance is perfect, with stories of actual expat experiences woven throughout, along with snapshot assessments, chapter checklists and common mistakes. This book will help you create the conditions for having the challenging, yet compulsory caring conversations, connection and clarity needed when considering an international move, and the tools to help make the ensuing transitions shorter, softer and steadier." --Linda Janssen, author of The Emotionally Resilient Expat: Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures "The stories she shares of expat couples and families illustrate most eloquently the real pressures expats face, especially the spouses who often have to cope with culture shock and child care on their own." --Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite "Get A Great Move if there's a big move coming soon -- or find it even if there are no plans to pull up stakes. This great and helpful guide just might inspire a life-changing adventure." --Reviewed by Greg Rideout for IndieReader "I really enjoyed reading this book because it was extremely thorough in its content. At the end of each chapter, the reader is given a checklist of questions to answer. I found these questions to be very helpful. It also has a big checklist at the end of the book that I think anyone who is moving should use. The book has a very organized feel to it and Vlachos includes several resources in the back of the book. A Great Move is the Little Black Book when it comes to becoming an expat." --Reviewed by Kristi Elizabeth for San Francisco Book Review "A Great Move is the perfect guide for anyone who is thinking about moving to another country. Author Katia Vlachos does a fantastic job of breaking down each step of moving, including the emotional aspects. She also shares with the reader the mistakes that other expats have made. I found the real-life stories to be quite interesting." --Manhattan Book Review

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Book SynopsisSimple strategies for a happier home and more cooperative kids.For children aged 3-13.Finally, a revolutionary programme that gives you simple steps to take the daily battles out of parenting. These strategies resolve one of parents'' biggest frustrations: getting your children to listen and do what you ask, the first time you ask. When children are at their best, it is easy to get along with them and enjoy them. However, when they are defiant, argumentative or disrespectful, it is easy to get wound up, to argue back, threaten, nag or shout. If this sounds like the situation in your home too much of the time, then Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting is for you. When you use these strategies, not only will your children become more cooperative, but also more confident, self-reliant and considerate. Learning new skills like Preparing for Success, Descriptive Praise and the Never Ask Twice method can transform your relationship witTrade ReviewIt has taken the stress out of parenting - I'll probably live 10 years longer. * Helena Bonham Carter *

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardSimon Timson and Chelsea Warr were the Performance Directors of UK Sport, tasked with the outrageous objective of delivering even greater success to Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Rio than in 2012. Something no other host nation had ever achieved in the next Games. In The Talent Lab, Owen Slot brings unique access to Team GB’s intelligence, sharing for the first time the incredible breakthroughs and insights they discovered that often extend way beyond sport. Using lessons from organisations as far afield as the Yehudi Menuhin School of Music, the NFL Draft, the Royal College of Surgeons and the SAS, it shows how talent can be discovered, created, shaped and sustained. Charting the success of the likes of Chris Hoy, Max Whitlock, Adam Peaty, Ed Clancy, Lizzy Yarnold, Dave Henson, Tom Daley, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Katherine Grainger, the Brownlee Brothers, Helen Glover, Anthony Joshua and the women’s hockey team, The Talent Lab tells just how it was done and how any team, business or individual might learn from it.Trade ReviewA brilliant book. A must read for anyone involved in any high performance business. The Talent Lab is a fascinating insight into the success of Team GB in London 2012 and Rio 2016. Owen Slot gets to go behind the scenes to show emphatically “what, why and how” this was achieved. There is no doubt this will be a bestseller in the UK but also worldwide as the rest try to find the secret to Team GB’s amazing turnaround. * Sir Clive Woodward *

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Book SynopsisIf you're a mum who wants to run, there's nothing stopping you!When busy mum Leanne Davies set up a social media group for her and a couple of friends to encourage one another to go running, she never imagined it would quickly become a nationwide network of thousands of women, all sharing a passion for the sport and a penchant for colourful compression socks.Gathering the very best of the advice and tips from the Run Mummy Run network, Leanne and co-writer Lucy have created this comprehensive beginner's guide to running that includes sections on:- From starting with a Couch To 5k plan to building up the confidence to race- Fitting in running around work and family life- Overcoming barriers to exercise- How to keep on running when motivation wanes, and much more!Not just your average practical go-to, this book is filled with down-to-earth advice, training schedules and inspirational stories that'll help you to be fit, healthy and happy.Trade ReviewAs a busy mum myself, I know how difficult it can be to fit running in around your family and commitments. Run Mummy Run is an informative and supportive guide, and has the perfect combination of practical advice, tips and real-life stories. It will get you started on your journey to becoming a runner, which will hopefully turn into a lifelong passion for you. A really enjoyable read and highly recommended * Jo Pavey *RMR is a friendly, encouraging, supportive community, helping women to be the best they can be * Nell McAndrew *

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Book SynopsisWhat do we, as parents, need to give our children to ensure they grow up to be happy, well-balanced and resilient people? Parenting tutor and mother of two Christiane Kutik tells us that, above all, children need their parents to give them strong values to help them find their way in life. Many of us consider values to be an old-fashioned concept but Kutik suggests that by fostering twelve vital values, parents can provide their children with all the tools they need to flourish, to discover the worth of non-material rewards and to have an emotionally enriching life. Parenting with Values encourages parents to reflect on which values they want to pass on to their children. In twelve short, easy-to-digest chapters, Kutik discusses the essential qualities that children need, and explains how each one is learned and passed on from parent to child.The twelve essential values Kutik identifies are:-- Self-esteem-- Compassion-- Honesty-- Respect-- Sensibility-- Humour-- Security-- Capacity to manage conflict-- Independence-- Interest in e world-- Soulfulness-- Connection the natural worldThis engaging and readable book is filled with practical everyday examples of values in action. It will provide inspiration for parents who wish to proactively encourage positive development in their children.Trade Review'This is a brilliant book... The book provides us with the opportunity to reflect and consider how to free ourselves from some of the stresses of parenting by renewing these twelve qualities within ourselves and modelling them for our children. Parenting with Values is a worthwhile journey to take for -- for grandparents and carers too!'-- New View'These are short, easy to digest chapters filled with everyday examples of values in action. Inspiring!'-- Kindling'This might sound like something from a Supernanny-styled television show, or a proselytizing tome about zen-like parents who do not really exist in normal life, but rest assured, it is an extremely level-headed and warm hearted book that offers a great deal to stressed parents and families... This book is short enough to be an easy read, but powerful enough to give you an insight into the parents of the children in your setting and ways that you might be able to help when it comes to essential values, such as empathy, independence, truthfulness, self-respect, and more.'-- EYE Magazine'This very easy-to-read book highlights the importance of values... I very much like the idea of values-based parenting, and I found this book a helpful way to gently remind me where to refocus... The many anecdotes throughout the book help bring the theory into reality and show how values can be a place of strength for parents.'-- Juno MagazineTable of ContentsForeword 7Introduction: Helping the Heart to Grow 11Security 17Self-Respect 27Empathy 37Capacity to Tolerate Frustration 47Independence 57Gratitude 65Truthfulness 73Interest in the World 79A Well-Nourished Soul 87A Sense of Beauty 95Connection with Nature 101Humour and Light-Heartedness 109Notes and References 115Index 117

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Book SynopsisWhen a loved one is struck with psychosis, people often misunderstand what is happening and why. They may feel helpless or confused or frightened, not knowing what to do with or for the sufferer or how to handle the situation themselves. This book takes a look at psychosis and how it has been handled over the last century or so. Beginning with a definition of psychosis and moving to a consideration of how people who suffer from it were once institutionalized and are now expected to be cared for at home, the author traces the challenges families and communities face, considers the plight of sufferers and what they experience, and offers case examples throughout to illustrate the onset of psychosis, the infringement it makes on personal and professional life, and the toll it takes on sufferers and caregivers alike. Capps covers the magnitude of the problem, the treatment of sufferers, the warning signs, facts and realities of recovery, treatments, prevention, and coping strategies for faTrade ReviewOnce again, Dr. Capps provides the reader with a unique slant on the intersection between contemporary life and the psychoanalytic tradition, broadly understood. Here his dialog partners include mental illness research and John Nash's game theory in conversation with recent schizophrenic brain studies and Erik Erikson's work on "acute identity confusion." Capps' conclusions have the capacity to provoke 'empathetic curiosity' in anyone willing to enter into the mysterious and potentially revelatory realm of psychosis, a world in which we all live to one degree or another. -- Carol J. Cook, Louisville SeminaryUnderstanding Psychosis is at once a compassionate and alarming book. Donald Capps calls us to respond to an epidemic of severely mentally ill individuals on our streets, in our prisons, in our communities and in our families. Drugs alone, he demonstrates, will not cure this suffering, which touches all of us. Capps' powerful book is a clarion call for human solidarity along with badly needed health care resources and services. -- Thomas R. Cole, McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics, University of Texas School of MedicineDon Capps achieves his primary aim of drawing in curious readers to understand the complexities and challenges of living with schizophrenia. His profound insight into the perplexing reality of mental illness combines with his erudition on this important subject. Drawing on extensive research and using compelling case studies, Capps opens us up to the anguishing reality of living with mental illness. Capp's compassionate and helpful style leaves the reader feeling hopeful, empowered, and informed on such a crucial topic. This is an important book which will be a great help for all who care about persons inflicted with 'the invisible epidemic of mental illness'. -- Phil C. Zylla, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, OntarioPsychosis: madness, insanity, violence, danger, 'utterly out of control, maniacal, and subhuman.' Of all the categories of mental disorders, public (and all too often professional) understanding of psychosis often places it first in stigmatization and last in actual understanding. Capps has written many books that examine pastoral and theological implications for counseling and mental stability. With this new book, the focus is more on the generalizations––both correct and incorrect––that are applied to this severe mental illness, and how practitioners and caregivers might better understand treatment options. Capps comes at psychosis from multiple, well considered angles, including placing delusional thought patterns in the context of a client’s overall life story; the effects of psychosis on family members and the community (and, to a lesser degree, the transition from institutional care to community-based services); proactive and reactive treatment modalities; and seeking a common definition for the idea of 'mental stability.' Capps’ inquiry is neither oversimplified, nor is it bogged down by providing elaboration where none is indicated. The introduction alone recommends this book as a fine primer in psychosis. * Booklist *Donald Capps sheds new light on a contemporary issue affecting all members of our society. Mental illness touches each one of us in some way-as victims, family members, friends, practitioners, or partners in faith. We find ourselves in a crisis as a nation, resulting from a decreased investment in the plight of the mentally ill. Pertinent topics are addressed regarding the ability of families to cope with mental illness and the possible prevention or remission of serious psychosis. Don is a master at incorporating personal narratives and biographies to illustrate these complex concepts. I strongly recommend this work to anyone who struggles with questions related to the psychotic mind. -- Grafton T. Eliason, Pennsylvania Counseling Association, California University of PennsylvaniaTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Epidemic of Mental Illness 2. The Failure of Deinstitutionalization 3. The Effects of Mental Illness on Family Members 4. The Prevention of Mental Illness 5. John Nash: Acute Identity Confusion 6. John Nash: The Goal of Mental Equilibrium Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThe 25-year-old classic beginners-guide to female sexual domination, now updated and in a fun new graphic format!

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Book SynopsisAs a health scientist and `expert patient' who has spent more than 20 years researching IBD and whose work has changed the way IBD is managed in clinics worldwide, Dr Mikocka-Walnus is ideally placed to bring all the latest research findings and clinical experience together in a truly up-to-date, evidence-based guide for people with an IBD diagnosis and their families, friends and carers. As well as general considerations including what science tells us the condition is and how it is currently treated, she addresses issues in relation to age (there is an epidemic now among children and teenagers) and circumstances (sexuality and fertility). Most importantly she looks at the gut-brain connection and with it, mental health in IBD, the two-way relationship with stress, and the pros and cons of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and antidepressants.Table of ContentsPart I - Understanding IBD: What is IBD? What causes IBD? Part II: Living with IBD: The psychological impact of IBD; IBD in children and adolescents; Sexuality, fertility and pregnancy in IBD; IBD in the over 60s; Part III: Treating IBD: Healthcare models for IBD; Diagnosing IBD; Drug treatments for IBD, Surgery and IBD; The role of diet and exercise; Psychological treatments for IBD; Complementary and alternative therapies for IBD. Self-help resources

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Book SynopsisThe encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle phobias and feelings of fear; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel scared and how to put fear back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press, that includes No Worries, Hello Happy and Stay Strong.Written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.Trade ReviewIn our busy, pressured world, feelings of anxiety, stress and anger have become increasingly prevalent and it's not just adults who struggle to cope. Many schools are now introducing mindful techniques to the classroom in an effort to deal with childhood stress, anxiety and bullying, and to complement this project, Studio Press have published two new sensitively created activity books in their Mindful Kids series. Written by Dr Sharie Coombes, a child and family psychotherapist, and with a helpful introduction and notes for grown-ups, the activity books combine mindful activities with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Both books feature the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey with the pictures helping to keep young readers entertained and focused as they work through the books, or they can simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Stay Strong! has been specifically developed for youngsters who are experiencing bullying, allowing them to colour and doodle their way through emotions tied to being bullied and building resilience. The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings of being bullied, teased and overwhelmed. Children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing. Be Brave! is ideal for children who sometimes feel scared or afraid, helping them to feel calm, safe and in control of their fears. The activities and exercises tackle phobias and feelings of fear, encouraging children to work out why they feel scared and put fear back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing. With an introduction and notes aimed at both children and adults, support organisation contact numbers and websites for children who are being bullied, lots of discussion points, and a fantastic range of activities, these books are ideal for both at home and at school. This imaginative, important and immensely constructive series also includes No Worries, Hello Happy and Stay Strong. * Lancashire Evening Post *Published as part of the Mindful Kidsseries, these delightful self-care booksare a great support to children whostruggle with anxiety and fear. BothStay Strong! and Be Brave! encouragelittle ones to colour and doodle theirway through emotions connected withbullying and resilience, helping them tocombat negative emotions and channeltheir worries. * Little London *My Longer Read(s) of the Week: Be Brave! and Stay Strong!My Longer Read(s) of the Week are two new titles in the Mindful Kids series, published by Studio Press and written by Dr Sharie Coombes and illustrated by Katie Abey: Be Brave! and Stay Strong!Mental health is, thankfully, receiving more attention with regards children and young adults. Nothing has changed in terms of children's needs, necessarily, but luckily society is getting better at recognising that children do struggle with mental health issues and we need to think of ways to open up conversations to help children feel better about themselves and their situations.Dr Sharie Coombe's books are such a welcome addition to the area. In the past, I struggled to find titles that weren't only helpful but also appealing to children. These easily fit the bill and are fantastic ways to encourage children to think about their emotions, fears, strengths and weaknesses. Katie Abey's illustrations are fun and attractive - no dodgy or boring drawings in sight!Be Brave! and Stay Strong! are the latest two and provide a wealth of activities for children who suffer from fear and anxiety or who are struggling with bullying. The activities range from a Kindness Lotto, to recognise little acts of selflessness that can empower a child to feel freer from their fears, to writing postcards to remind yourself how strong, capable and powerful you can be when faced with bullying.I am frightened of flying and, recently, I had to endure two long trans-Atlantic flights in less than a week. The prospect had me in tears and shaking so I opened up Be Brave! to see if I could learn some useful techniques for coping with my fear. I used the Zen Triangles activity to help control my breathing (one side of the triangle, you breathe in slowly, second side you hold and smile, and third side you breathe slowly out), tracing the triangles on my hand. It worked because I could focus my attention on the physical act of drawing, while linking it with my breathing. So, thank you, Sharie! I will be adding these titles to the little reference library I have at school for parents and teachers and other staff to use with children who could do with some support and TLC. I can't stress how invaluable they are - if they kept me calm on a 9.5 hour flight with turbulence, they're worth their weight in gold! * Childtastic Books *

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Book SynopsisSay hello to a brilliant, resilient new youLife sometimes throws us a curveball, but with a little bit of help you can learn how to summon your inner strength and bounce back from adversity.If you struggle to cope with big changes, or you wish you had the hardiness to handle pressure with ease, look no further. Bursting with tips, assertive statements and activities, this book will show you the way to a more flexible, strong and resilient you.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed book (packed with photos) full of wise words and encouragement from successful dyslexics working in comedy, architecture, law, fashion and many other amazing (and achievable!) careers.Honest about the challenges of dyslexia (like problems or embarrassment at school), while showing how its strengths can be used to your advantage (for example how visualising and big picture thinking can make you shine at work), this is a book of colourful conversations with creative, motivated and successful people who are brilliant at what they do, and who achieve incredible things because of their dyslexia. There is also a section from people working to support people with dyslexia, who have researched the subject or work directly helping dyslexics on a day to day basis, who they share their top tips and advice gleaned from their years of experience.Read on to gain encouragement and inspiration in your own careers!Trade ReviewWhat's wonderful about this book is that it shows dyslexia from a range of personal perspectives. Dyslexia is not a generic experience -- it's as unique as the people who live with it on a daily basis. With this book Kathy and Kate have shown us how the perception of dyslexia has changed over time, and how those dealing with it have grown to see dyslexia as a strength rather than a weakness impacting on education. An inspiring read! -- Kenny Wheeler, Senior Consultant Teacher at Driver Youth TrustInspiring, insightful, and practical, this is a book for everyone, dyslexic or not. -- Deyan Sudjic OBE, Director Emeritus, Design MuseumA treasure box for the dyslexic mind to explore, to taste, to mull over and expand your horizon of possibilities using your gift. I want to shout about this book to the stars and back again! -- Jane Elson, children’s author and dyslexia mentorWhat a beautiful and inspiring book that highlights how the many role models mentioned have channeled any challenges related to dyslexia into strength across their lives. -- Lauren Brukner, MS, OTR/L, Author with Jessica Kingsley PublishersThis innovative and creatively laid out book includes stunning photographs and inspirational quotes. As a dyslexic, Eddie Izzard is one of my role models. In this book, he doesn't shy away from challenges faced by dyslexics (e.g. the letter C) but also gives good advice about how to achieve your goals. I love the idea of being helped by your future self. -- Alais Winton, JKP author and private tutor working with dyslexic children in WalesBoth inspirational and practical, this book celebrates the incredible talent that shapes our world. Hopefully it will act as a powerful reminder to us all that dyslexics and other diverse minds, must be supported and encouraged through our education system, so that the future doesn't miss the undoubted potential that this form of creativity brings to bare on our challenges and problems. -- Kate Stanners, Chairwoman & Global Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & SaatchiWhat's wonderful about this book is that it shows dyslexia from a range of personal perspectives. Dyslexia is not a generic experience -- it's as unique as the people who live with it on a daily basis. With this book Kathy and Kate have shown us how the perception of dyslexia has changed over time, and how those dealing with it have grown to see dyslexia as a strength rather than a weakness impacting on education. An inspiring read! -- Kenny Wheeler, Senior Consultant Teacher at Driver Youth Trust

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Book SynopsisTen to Zen is a simple, effective and fuss-free guide to help you start your day in the right headspace to prepare for the challenges it may bring. Each morning most of us will spend about ten minutes in the shower, ten minutes making and eating breakfast but no time at all clearing our minds. Ten to Zen uses a combination of four therapeutic models – Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – in a simple, easy-to-follow programme.You will learn:- How to settle your mind quickly- How to focus and retrain your brain on dealing with stress- How to restructure unhelpful patterns of thinking- How to develop ways of communicating that are more effectiveTen to Zen was developed by Owen O'Kane to encourage new principles for living based on his experience as a psychotherapist and his many years of caring for the dying in the field of palliative care, which has hugely influenced how he works and how he views life.'This book offers you the perfect mind workout in just ten minutes a day – it’s an essential!' - Dame Kelly Holmes

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Book SynopsisMichael Chabon, author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Manhood for Amateurs and Moonglow, returns with a collection of heartfelt, humorous and insightful essays on the meaning of fatherhood.You are born into a family and those are your people, and they know you and they love you and if you are lucky they even, on occasion, manage to understand you. And that ought to be enough. But it is never enoughWhat are you allowed to talk about with your children? When to step in with advice, when to let them make their own mistakes? It's more complicated than you think. Somehow you muddle through.In this heartfelt, humorous and wise book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon attempts to weigh in on difficult conversations with his children, on everything from texting girls to death. But it is when he hangs back that he catches them transforming into their own people. What emerges is a father's deep respect for his children's passions and for their bravery in the face of conformity.Whether you know the joy and struggles of being a father, or were shaped by one, you will find a home in these stunning essays.Trade ReviewPraise for Pops: ‘Pops is not about what we should be teaching our children but the ways in which our children teach us. That, contrary to the edict of his would-be mentor in the opening chapter, they can also provide the writer with a book’s worth of material is, one imagines, merely a bonus’ Guardian ‘Chabon’s book feels like a late-night talk with a friend about how much we love our kids and how hopeful we are that we’re better dads than we fear’ Judd Apatow, New York Times ‘Fashion also takes centre stage in the essay ‘Little Man’, in which Chabon describes taking his clothes-obsessed 13-year-old son Abe to Men’s Fashion Week in Paris. It’s both a fascinating take on its subject and brilliantly written, but what’s more, the care Chabon takes with his subject – that where Abe’s heart lies, not Chabon’s own – ensures it’s steeped in parental love without ever being gushing. Read the book for this gem of a piece alone. It’s that good’ Independent ‘Brillaintly written’ Evening Standard ‘Packs a big emotional punch … a brilliantly evocative piece of reportage, funny and engaging ’ Big Issue Praise for Michael Chabon: ‘Chabon is one of contemporary literature’s most gifted prose stylists’ New York Times ‘Poignant, affecting, witty, wrenching, a terrific writer’ Washington Post ‘Chabon is a language magician, turning everything into something else just for the delight of playing tricks with words…Chabon's ornate prose makes (Raymond) Chandler's fruity observations of the world look quite plain…he writes like a dream’ Guardian ‘The natural exuberance and extravagance of Chabon’s writing is matched by dazzling wit’ Sunday Telegraph ‘His talent is indisputable…Chabon’s novels are warm, witty, a little whimsical, always beautifully written…he is that rare and precious beast: a literary writer with crossover appeal…’ GQ ‘He is the most wonderful vaudeville performer’ Philip Hensher, in the Spectator ‘Books of the Year’

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Book SynopsisMeet Chloe: passionate about midwifery and on the cusp of adulthood. As a student midwife in inner-city Leicester, Chloe finds fulfilment caring for women and families from wide-ranging backgrounds – but will her own personal challenges derail her ambitions? Having recently lost her mother, and supporting her father through addiction, Chloe must make difficult choices and reconcile her rewarding yet demanding career with loyalty for those she loves. New Walk is a profoundly moving coming-of-age story, where midwifery, birth and the decisions life throws at us combine to shape a young woman’s life.

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Book SynopsisBorderline personality disorder accounts for almost 25 percent of psychiatric hospitalizations in this country. Lost in the Mirror takes readers behind the erratic behavior of this puzzling disorder, examining its underlying causes and revealing the unimaginable pain and fear beneath its surface.Trade ReviewThis is a book where empathic insights. clinical wisdom and therapeutic optimism will usefully inform anyone who is interested in understanding BPD patients. This book . . . is distuinguished by a dedicated effort to convey vividly and understandale a great deal about people with the disorder. Readers will be rewarded with welcomed appreciation. -- Tina Beychok * Psychiatric Times *Moskovitz is especially adept with analogies, using everyday situations to clarify his points rather than just adorn the text. He imparts that while there is no drug just for BPD, some drugs help with specific symptoms, and he dispenses practical advice to family and professionals as well as patients. * Booklist *Moskovitz offers a coherent picture of this disorder as a distinct syndrome...the author conveys, in a very empathetic and touching way, his understanding of what it feels like to be borderline. -- Meir Winokur * gem *Mention the word "borderline" and you're sure to see smiles fade and demeanors bristle. Lost in the Mirror [is] an excellent field guide into the exploration of this mysterious condition. Moskovitz views borderline personality disorder as being rooted in past trauma and closely linked to dissociation disorders. Together, the therapist and the patient embark on the task of discovering and sorting through these memories, piecing them together to form a sensible whole. -- Chris Dunn, PhD * Professional Counselor *

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Book SynopsisGet your baby off to a great start with gentle and safe homemade lotions, powders, creams, and shampoos. In this informative guide to natural baby care, Colleen Dodt offers easy-to-follow aromatic recipes that make creative use of herbs and essential oils while avoiding harsh chemicals. With simple homeopathic remedies for a variety of ailments, Dodt provides plenty of suggestions for ensuring glowing health and creating a relaxing atmosphere that can enhance the magical bond between you and your baby.

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Book SynopsisChi Kung, Chinese for energy mastery, is an ancient physical discipline that utilizes deliberate movement, slow breathing, mental concentration, and visualizations. The discipline is based on the same energy meridians used in Chinese acupuncture and is fully integrated into the traditional five-element wisdom of Chinese healing. Chi Kung exercises not only promote physical well-being, but transform consciousness by amplifying one''s sensitivity to both the natural world and one''s own personal potential. With regular practice of no more than 15 to 30 minutes a day, the author shows how we can develop a more sensitive perception of our environment, allowing us to feed our own life energy from the magnetic resonance of the world around us.The author''s simple series of exercises is well within the capability of anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.

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Book SynopsisThis Jungian interpretation of Tarot symbolism uses the Tarot archetypes as mirrors for looking inside ourselves. Following Jung''s personality types as guiding principles, the author shows how the Tarot can be an incisive tool for self-transformation, enabling you to discover the forces that are operative in your own personality. Provides a system for evaluating your strong and weak personality traits by indicating the court card and suit that correspond to your personality makeup. Highly original card spreads enable you to focus on and strengthen weaker facets of your personality. Other spreads enable you to gain insight into complex and challenging personal relationships. A section is devoted to using the Tarot to progress through the levels of consciousness represented by the sephiroth on the Tree of Life.

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Book SynopsisAn ancient prosperity formula is disclosed here, followed by three of the most pertinent laws governing prosperity

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Book SynopsisA ground-breaking exploration of feminism's most buzzy topic.

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Book SynopsisMany people are undergoing a profound personal transformation associated with spiritual opening. Under favorable circumstances, this process results in emotional healing, a radical shift in values, and a profound awareness of the mystical dimension of existence. For some, these changes are gradual and relatively smooth, but for others they can be so rapid and dramatic that they interfere with effective everyday functioning, creating tremendous inner turmoil. Unfortunately, many traditional health-care professionals do not recognize the positive potential of these crises; they often see them as manifestations of mental disease and repsond with stigmatizing labels, suppressive drugs, and even institutionalization.In The Stormy Search for the Self, Christina and Stanislav Grof, the world's foremost authorities on the subject of spiritual emergence, draw on years of dramatic personal and professional experience with transformative states to explore these spiritual emergencies, altered states so powerful they threaten to overwhelm the individual's oridinary reality. This book will provide insights, assurances, and practical suggestions for those who are experiencing or have experienced such a crisis, for their families and friends, and for mental-health professionals. It is also a valuable guide for anyone involved in personal transformation whose experiences, though generally untraumatic, may still at times be bewildering or disorienting.

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Book Synopsis“Lovingly crafted, deep, richly engaging, and wise.” —Jack Kornfield “An important resource...for many years to come.” —Sharon Salzberg “...brilliant and utterly engaging.” —Tara Brach This “glorious book” explores the essence of connection through 5 essential types of relationships, “[guiding] us into the infinite mysteries of human attunement” (Bessel van der Kolk, New York Times–bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score). Do you long to connect more deeply with other human beings? Do you wonder if you’re living up to your human potential to make these deep connections happen—and perhaps missing out on this most compelling aspect of a vital life? In this groundbreaking book, bestselling author Stephen Cope invites us to explore the most important questions in this domain: What is the nature of human connection? Trade Review“ . . . grabbed me from the very first sentence. I couldn’t put it down. I wanted to devour it in one sitting. Not only is it beautifully written in a way that nourishes the soul, it is also historically fascinating. You don’t want to miss this one.” —Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times–bestselling author of Goddesses Never Age and Making Life Easy “. . . destined to be a classic. It is a beautiful and moving examination of the rich possibilities of deep friendship that are right under our noses—possibilities which we all too seldom see or mine fully. Cope makes us want to risk making real, intentional human connections—and makes us long to celebrate them, and to allow them to transform us into fully-conscious and fully-alive human beings.” —Geneen Roth, New York Times–bestselling author of Women, Food and God and Lost and Found“Lovingly crafted, deep, richly engaging, and wise . . . a beautiful work. It will inspire your friendships, expand your understanding, and uplift your heart.” —Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart“For centuries, writers interested in the soul have reflected on friendship as the foundation of all love. Stephen Cope’s contribution is penetrating, subtle, and beautiful. He tells his own extended stories and those of remarkable people who have found meaning in friendship. He sorts out what it means to be a friend and presents his rich imagination of it in the fluent language of a novelist. A very special book.” —Thomas Moore, New York Times–bestselling author of Care of the Soul“Stephen Cope offers a fresh and powerful way to deepen our connection to those who support us in being who we truly are. He skillfully guides us to better understand and enjoy the rich tapestry of our lives . . . sure to remain an important resource for people for many years to come.” —Sharon Salzberg, New York Times–bestselling author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness“I’ve been waiting for this book! There are a plethora of books—from memoirs to self-help—for people navigating the mysterious minefield of romantic relationship, but few that offer insight into friendship. And for me, the friends I have from childhood on have colored my life with just as much brightness and darkness as lovers and husbands. With honesty, humor, and wisdom, Stephen Cope uses his own friendships, and the ‘soul friendships’ between people known and unknown, to explore the sometimes difficult and always powerful landscape of love between friends. Reading the book has reawakened memories of my own soul friendships across a lifetime, and has enriched the friendships that fill my life today. Thank you, Stephen.” —Elizabeth Lesser, co-founder, Omega Institute; author of Marrow and the New York Times bestseller Broken Open“. . . written for those who want to deepen their journey into authentic, conscious loving. In this brilliant and utterly engaging book, Stephen Cope invites us into a fascinating and life-changing inquiry: What is the nature and potential of our friendships? Please give yourself wholeheartedly to this inquiry. With Stephen’s expert and inspired guidance, your capacity to be intimate and fully alive in relationships will flourish!” —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge “This is a glorious book about human connections, and it’s one that should be read by anyone interested in the human mind and soul. Stephen Cope’s beautiful language and ideas guide us into the infinite mystery of human attunement. Using his own life story, that of some of his favorite writers, and knowledge gained from depth psychology, Cope shows us how people who truly see us and meet us on our deepest level shape who we fundamentally become . . . [The book] gives voice to the very foundation of human existence, and shows us how attuned relationships shape and expand our individual selves to help us become infinitely larger.” —Bessel van der Kolk, New York Times–bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score“ . . . a marvelous book beautifully written and filled with hard-earned wisdom and profound grounded inspiration. Nothing is more important in our frightening time than cultivating our deepest relationships, so that we can be supported and sustained in the grueling work ahead to preserve and restore our world.” —Andrew Harvey, award-winning author of The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism and Return to Joy“We are profoundly shaped by our most intense relationships. This is a central tenet of depth psychology. Through his beautiful prose and engrossing examples, Stephen Cope brings this insight to life better than anything else I have read on this crucial topic. The examples from his own life and those of people like Charles Darwin and Sigmund Freud are fascinating and illuminating. You will learn a great deal about the psychodynamics of friendships, but more importantly you’ll learn how you got to be the way you are.” —Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D., founder of the Center for Self Leadership, creator of Internal Family Systems therapy, and author of You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For“With a storyteller’s warmth and a sage’s wisdom, Stephen Cope illuminates the self-affirming, challenging, life-changing friendships that make us who we are. What a gift—from his soul to ours.” —James S. Gordon, M.D., author of Unstuck and Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine“Stephen Cope has done it again. He’s written a book that makes you catch your breath, that can’t help but crack what is closed in you. The deep investigation in [this book] is not only Cope’s journey into authenticity through human connection, it is also ours. Expect to be challenged and changed by this book. Expect to wake up. I will be giving this book to every person who is important in my life, so that they can be on the journey of ultimate self-discovery with me. This is not just a book, but an experience, one that will change your life. I recommend it to every student and colleague. I recommend it to you.” —Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression and Yoga Skills for Therapists and founder of the LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute“Stephen Cope’s visionary new book . . . is a tour de force on human relationships. In his trademark brilliant and accessible style, Cope empowers us to follow the trajectory of our own friendships, to see afresh how these connections have fundamentally shaped us and made us who we are. I found myself seeing every significant relationship I have had through a deeper, more complex, and more refined lens. Especially revelatory was Stephen’s writing on difficult friendships, how important they are in our development and how to make meaning from this adversity. So generous and so transparent is the author’s own story of the joys and sorrows of authentic human connection that he emboldens me to see my own story in more honest and penetrating ways. When I finished . . . I felt vibrantly alive, more awake and compassionate towards the human condition.” —Gail Straub, bestselling author of Returning to My Mother’s House and co-founder of The Empowerment Institute“ . . . a tour de force of wisdom, humor, and psychological insight. By delicately dissecting friendships—personal and historical—Cope makes the subtle clear, and the invisible visible, illuminating the roles of friendships around us, and he does this so eloquently that we wish him to be our own wisest friend. Here is the psychology teacher you wish you’d had, and the literature guide you longed for, and the life coach who asks you the best questions—questions that will first make you lean back, and then leap forward.” — Diane Cameron, award-winning columnist, writer, and speaker; author of Never Leave Your Dead and Out of the Woods“Stephen Cope’s tender, literate voice touches our profound yearning and helps us unlock our heart’s desire: to feel and provide nourishing human connection, to come home and come to life. A gem.” —Joseph Bobrow Roshi, Ph.D., Zen master, psychoanalyst, and author of Zen and Psychotherapy“Eight billion of us are hurtling through space circumnavigating the sun at 1000 mph, at times feeling so alone and at times feeling desperately crowded and impinged upon. We transmit signals through the dark, both hoping to find another and fearing what we may find. I am here. I hear you. I want to meet you. And, as we encounter another, in that meeting we complete ourselves—or not . . . Stephen Cope urges us to explore the wonder of those we have loved and who have loved us in return, as well as those with whom we have collided, and who, through those collisions, have altered us in significant ways. This book will move you. It will make you go deep. You read it and discover your heart. You will laugh and cry. By revealing his own experience, Cope opens yours to those you have treasured and who have treasured you. In this exploration you will come to life more fully than you ever imagined.” —Alex N. Sabo, M.D., Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association“Stephen Cope’s elegant and masterful [book] is nothing short of a profoundly revolutionary view of true friendship and human connection. The author weaves together his extensive background in psychology and contemplative studies, the latest developments in neuroscience, and deeply personal stories of transformational friendship in his own life and the lives of others. We leave this remarkable book with a deeper understanding of (and longing for) the all too rare lightning-bolt moments of awareness of the connection with another person as a turning point in life. If we are lucky, those moments signal the beginning of a relationship that leaves us in an entirely new orientation, standing on new ground. This book lets us understand why and how.” —Barbara Bonner, author of Inspiring Generosity and Inspiring Courage“Stephen Cope invites us to resonate with the warmth of his spirit as he guides us through a deeply personal journey about human connection. His integrative approach effortlessly weaves together wise scholarship with heartfelt experience. Going to the very heart of the relational nature of humankind, Cope reminds us that ‘in order to be fully alive, we must create around ourselves a vital surround of relationship.’ This is a book with timely and bracing wisdom; it will be an inspiration and a guide for all seeking to enrich their lives.” —Anna L. Stothart, Psy.D., LMHC“. . . profoundly insightful, personal, and historical account of the transformative potential of deep human connection. Stephen Cope’s brilliantly written book exemplifies his depth of understanding of the human psyche and illuminates the immeasurable importance of secure relationships as catalysts for health and healing. All those seeking to enhance their understanding of the developmental significance of social bonds across the lifespan will treasure this book!” — B Grace Bullock, Ph.D., author of Mindful Relationships

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Book SynopsisEarly Years is a beautiful, gender neutral baby to five years record journal, designed to capture memories of the precious first five years of a child’s life. Each year of Early Years is illustrated with a different set of woodland animals and guides you to record all those wonderful first moments and milestones from arrival into the world, first steps, first words, key celebrations and first day at school, all the way from birth to the child’s fifth birthday. Early Years comes neatly packaged with a complementary notebook Notes & Quotes to keep handy in a changing bag or push chair for recording moments as they happen. A great addition to any baby shower Early Years also makes a great birth, Christening or first birthday gift or present for an expectant parent at Christmas.

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Book SynopsisA psychologist offers a roadmap for those looking to break free of toxic family relationships and thrive in the aftermath.Toxic family abuse is always two-fold. The first layer of abuse is the original poor treatment by toxic family members, and the second is someone’s denial of the ways in which abusers treat and harm them. Loving someone doesn’t always mean having a relationship with them, just like forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. A significant part of healing comes with accepting that there are some relationships that are so poisonous that they destroy one’s ability to be healthy and function best. But It’s Your Family is a remarkable account of what it means to cut ties to toxic family abuse and thrive in the aftermath.Inside, Dr. Sherrie Campbell clarifies:How parents, adult children, siblings, grandparents, and in-laws can be toxicThe difference between flawed and toxic family membersExplaining the cutting of ties to children and others who may not understandSpiritual and religious views on forgivenessThe definition of cutting ties and what No Contact actually meansWhen readers are able to bring closure to those toxic relationships, they give themselves the space to love those family members from a distance, as fellow human beings, with the knowledge that it is unwise to remain connected. Readers learn how to love themselves in the process and fundamentally change their lives for the better!

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Book SynopsisOffers a set of practices for creativity in various human enterprises. This book provides readers with a sense of the role that the notion of possibility can play in different aspects of our lives. It shifts readers perspective with stories, parables, and anecdotes from the authors' personal experiences as well as from everyday heroes.Table of ContentsAn Invitation to Possibility About This Book The Practices 1 It's All Invented 2 Stepping into a Universe of Possibility 3 Giving an A 4 Being a Contribution 5 Leading from Any Chair 6 Rule Number 6 7 The Way Things Are 8 Giving Way to Passion 9 Lighting a Spark 10 Being the Board 11 Creating Frameworks for Possibility 12 Telling the WE Story Coda Acknowledgments About the Authors

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Book SynopsisWith valuable insights from two breast cancer survivors who know their way around the medical system, this guide reveals how to create a self-care support system that can help women to maintain control of their treatment.

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Book SynopsisKids, Sex & Screens is Dr. Jillian Roberts' primer for parents that know they need to speak with their children about sexualized media, but don't know where to start. Our kids are being exposed to sexual content at a younger and younger age, whether through the Internet, advertisements, or interactions with their peers. When children are exposed to this sexual information without context, or images of a graphic nature, they can experience lasting psychological effects with deep-seated ramifications. Kids, Sex & Screens explains in easy-to-understand language what exactly the psychological effects of that exposure can look like, and offers parents the tools and expert advice on how to handle it appropriately. Weaving eye-opening accounts from her own counseling practice with up-to-date psychological science, Dr. Jillian Roberts gives a full-fledged accounting of our sexualized soci

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Book SynopsisMarital therapist, Andrew G. Marshall has spent over twenty-five years helping couples find love again and he has a message of HOPE.

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