Health & Wellbeing Books

Book Synopsis'Generous stories and lessons from authors who feel like friends.' Jamila Rizvi'Bursting with life-changing content' Hugh van Cuylenburg'This is the book we wish we'd been given when we hit our twenties. It's not about perfection; it's a realistic guide to finding love for yourself in your day-to-day, inspired by the incredible experts we've met and the lessons they've taught us.'When you hit your twenties and thirties, there's no blueprint for taking care of yourself while balancing all the things life throws at you. How do we become body confident in a world that focuses on our flaws? What's the secret to forging connections at work and at home while maintaining healthy boundaries? And how do we avoid falling prey to the anxieties and shame triggers that prevent us from experiencing joy? Add to that worrying about money and the bigger picture of our lives and it really can feel like too much.Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith are best friends and creators of the massive health and lifestyle brand Keep It Cleaner. You Take Care is their way of sharing their journeys with you - everything they've learnt about taking care of their mental health, bodies, and relationships with those around them, including thoughts on motherhood and a search for progress over perfection. No two journeys are the same, and there will always be bumps along the way. But this uplifting and friendly guide is like having a best friend in your pocket, cheering you on through it all.Trade Review'Generous stories and lessons from authors who feel like friends.' Jamila Rizvi'Bursting with life changing content' Hugh van Cuylenburg'Steph and Laura are wildly successful businesswomen, but what's even more impressive is their unwavering commitment to helping young women thrive.' Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald, hosts of Shameless podcastTable of ContentsIntroductionMINDBODYCONNECTIONResourcesAcknowledgementsIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Compost Coach is a colourful, comprehensive and accessible guide to creating the very best compost AKA garden gold. Kate is on a mission to empower readers to understand the small steps they can take every day to look after the environment and live more sustainability.The book is pitched at the home composter, including people who live in apartments and houses with or without gardens (yes, you can compost without a garden!). Kate helps the reader to rethink their waste management and teaches them how easy it is to divert food scraps and household carbon away from landfill. She unravels the technicalities of soil science, talks through the building blocks of a robust compost system and busts a few myths along the way. Charming illustrations, how-to photos, and Kate's warm, entertaining voice complete the package.Trade Review'Kate's approach is as honest as it is loving. Every practical, relatable page will inspire you to get down and dirty with compost.'Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia host'This book will help grow a new generation of composters.'Charles Dowding, No Dig Gardening'Best book for beginners like me.'Holly Wainwright, Executive editor, Mamamia'A wonderful resource for anyone who cares about their garden and the planet.' Phil Dudman, Organic Gardener'A beautiful, detailed and well-organised guide to everything about composting.' Gardening Australia'A book worth picking up!' Tiffany Dunk, Australian Women's Weekly'Learn exactly how to create your own garden gold.' Country Style'A brilliant new book on everything to make composting easy and accessible.' Helen Young, Weekend Australian Magazine'A fascinating peek into the mysteries of soil science. A feast for the mind as well as the garden!'People's Friend magazine'For a clear explanation of the C:N ratio, as well as everything else you've ever wanted to know about compost, I highly recommend The Compost Coach, by Kate Flood.Fiona Ogilvie, The Land'Pitched at the home gardener, The Compost Coach explains the techniques, dispels the myths, and is accompanied by plenty of how-to images and illustrations.'Roger Fox, Starts at 60Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: The WhatChapter 2: The WhyChapter 3: The HowAlessandro Vitale: the urban composterCosta Georgiadis: the community composterChapter 4: The KitCharles Dowding: the large-scale composterChapter 5: The WormsChapter 6: The WhoChapter 7: The ScrapsHannah Moloney: the permaculture composterChapter 8: The SoilFinal thoughtsNotesThank youIndex

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Book Synopsis'Forthright and liberating. I want to press this book into the hands of every woman.'Turia PittOur constant fixation with losing weight is exhausting. We're stuck in a vicious diet cycle, gaining weight after each failed attempt and never feeling good enough. Diet culture and unattainable #bodygoals contribute to burnout, overwhelm and feeling out of control around food. It's time to embrace a new approach.In Your Weight is not the Problem, nutritionist and dietitian Lyndi Cohen offers a simple plan to break free from the dieting trap with small, doable healthy habits you can stick to no matter how busy life gets. Her evidence-based strategies will help you find freedom with food and build a trusting, healthy relationship with your body. Because health and happiness aren't about having a perfectly flat stomach or a cellulite-free tush. They're about feeling comfortable in your skin and having the energy to do the things you love. Liberate yourself from food guilt and self-blame with a new approach to health that doesn't rely on willpower or counting calories, because you can't live a full life on an empty stomach.Table of ContentsIntroduction: on the diet treadmillPart 1. Free Yourself From DietsChapter 1. You haven't failed at diets. Diets have failed youChapter 2. Get off the diet rollercoasterChapter 3. The BMI is BS (and how to actually measure health)Part 2. A Better Way To Be HealthyChapter 4. The hierarchy of healthy habitsChapter 5. Create your no-diet planChapter 6. Rebuild your energyChapter 7. Heal your relationshipwith foodChapter 8. Intuitive eating and thethree different types of hunger Chapter 9. Stress less, rest more andself-careChapter 10. The secret to habitsthat stick Chapter 11. Enrichment habits Chapter 12. Creating your ideal habits Part 3. Troubleshoot Common TrapsChapter 13. Defuse diet triggers Chapter 14. How to exist in the realworld and still like yourself Chapter 15. A guide for bad bodyimage days Chapter 16. Raising healthy kids wholike their bodies Action checklistReferencesIndexAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisBeyond Atomic Habits, a practical and evidence-based guide by a world-renowned researcher on hacking your habits for lasting change.If you've ever set a goal to start a new habit or break an old one and you fell off the wagon; if you've been in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, phone scrolling or alarm snoozing; or if you intend to do one thing but end up doing another, then you're in the right place.Why do you find yourself repeating unwanted patterns? What do you do when exhaustion creeps in and you lose your willpower? The good news is it's never too late to reprogram your habits. But how long does it really take and how can you make the changes stick?Leading habit researcher Dr Gina Cleo reveals revolutionary breakthroughs in behavioural science that will help you uncover how your brain works, and how to rewire it to make instant and lasting change in your life.Discover evidence-based techniques to break free from unwanted habits, master your motivation and navigate setbacks to achieve the lifestyle you've always wanted, no matter what stage of life you're in.Packed with practical insights, inspiring stories and surprisingly simple activities to try today, The Habit Revolution is your guide to a life magnificently remastered through the incredible power of habits.Trade Review'Inspiring, insightful and practical. Everyone needs to read this book.' Dave Hughes'Gina's transformative journey from trauma to self-efficacy guru is an inspiration that resonates with many. This book highlights the relatable challenges and evidence-based, practical steps to change our behaviour in ways that support our wellbeing. Her insightful and compassionate advice is worth keeping as a timeless resource to go back to, no matter what stage of our lives we are in.' Dr Magnolia Cardona, Associate Professor of Implementation Science at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland'In The Habit Revolution, Dr Gina Cleo reveals the secrets to lasting change. Her passion for empowering others is fuelled by her own lived experience and unparalleled professional expertise. This book will enlighten you and inspire you to live a life of positive habits.' Dr Oyungerel Byambasuren, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: The power of habitsWhat is a habit?Why we form habitsHabits versus intentionsHabit triggersHow to create new habitsBreaking old habitsThe neuroscience of habitsMicro habitsWhere is my self-control?How long it really takes to make or change a habitThe recipe for changeMastering motivationDo something differentGoal-setting essentials and pitfallsDealing with setbacksConclusionAppendix: The finer details of motivational theoryAcknowledgementsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisOur physical and mental well-being are closely connected to our digestive system. With this book, take a deep dive into the secrets of your gut and learn how food and lifestyle can keep it happy! Whether you’d like to learn about the science behind your digestive system, understand which foods do wonders for your digestion, or want to make healthier choices for your body, 28 Days to Gut Health is the perfect guide to begin your own journey towards a thriving microbiome. To help you, it includes: • More than 90 easy recipes, including drinks, snacks and basics. • Important nutritional advice to help your gut’s microbiome flourish. • Comprehensive shopping lists for each week, for 28 full days of recipes.

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Book SynopsisLove for the senses unites Maru Godas' triple devotion to flowers, body care, and art in Organic Beauty. A beautifully illustrated guide to self-care, this book will teach how you to create your own cosmetics using only natural products. Learn what plants to use, how to collect and prepare them, and create your own masks, scrubs, balms, butter, hair lotions and much more with detailed step-by-step instructions. Full of beautiful, illustrated guides, Organic Beauty will help you help you take control through knowledge and the ability to make your own cosmetics, allowing you to leave behind brand names for self-care that’s guilt-free. Get back in touch with nature and celebrate the planet as you celebrate yourself.

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Book SynopsisYou are a blessing, a sacred water bearer who practices being a highly positive influence on all energy, working to maintain good feeling thoughts. Water is very sacred, it carries all the codes for life on this beautiful, blue planet. We are each an Aquarian water bearer of this new eon, and as we realise our own potential to influence all energy, we can learn to work with water, (the water within us and the water we drink). These cards encourage the reader to choose better feeling emotions and a more conscious perspective to create an improved personal reality and positive influence on all energy. This deck is made up of one stunning hand painted picture (featuring a water goddess seated where the river meets the turquoise sea) divided into 40 cards labelled 1-40. Complete the puzzle intuitively with the images or with numbers facing up by laying the cards out in order then turn the cards over to reveal the full picture. The images on each of the cards are symbolic and work on their own when viewed separately from the full picture. Choose cards as personally guided, either from the full picture or simply draw from a shuffled deck.

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Book SynopsisThe flame of eternal love burns eternally within you, never repress your heart's desires to share the love that you are and the beautifully unique gifts that you behold. By not taking life too seriously, and also being grounded and very present, your inner serenity-lightness of being will lighten and activate the truth, beauty and peace within others. This deck is all about freeing up our beautiful, human spirit, fanning the flame of love within one's heart to burn brightly, releasing all shame, fear of being different and any thoughts that separate one from fully embracing and exploring their infinite, creative potential. This deck is made up of one stunning hand painted picture (featuring an alluring and empowered woman surrounded by a wild and colourful garden) divided into 40 cards labelled 1-40. Complete the puzzle intuitively with the images or with numbers facing up by laying the cards out in order then turn the cards over to reveal the full picture. The images on each of the cards are symbolic and work on their own when viewed separately from the full picture. Choose cards as personally guided, either from the full picture or simply draw from a shuffled deck.

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Book SynopsisLet the natural world guide you to look within.Earth Song Journal will help you find a deeper understanding of yourself and increase your joy.Follow each of the 36 natural elements in this beautiful journal and dive into different aspects of your life. Thoughtful prompts encourage you to reflect, grow and reach your full, awesome potential as you journal, utilising free writing, drawing or colouring. Keeping your mind and heart open and your pen flowing freely, answer the prompts with honesty and authenticity. The song of the earth will inspire you to learn and heal.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on his findings that certain personality traits contribute to workplace burnout, experienced clinical psychologist Mike McKinney takes an informed look at the features of burnout, why and how burnout happens, and the signs it might be about to strike.

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Book SynopsisGrounded in science and written by three child behavioral specialists, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions is your comprehensive guide to raising cooperative, resilient and likeable kids.Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs — and it’s one we are never prepared for. Yet everywhere we turn there is information (and misinformation) about how best to raise our children.Complex Kids, Simple Solutions offers a research-based antidote to help you get to grips with effective parenting approaches. Penned by two child psychologists and a behavioral analyst, the book weaves together theories and principles from the fields of developmental, cognitive and clinical psychology. It offers proven parenting approaches, used by the authors over decades of working with children and families, and based on three essential fundamentals: Prepare. Teach. Motivate.The book explains how these concepts apply to almost any situation, from the mundane to the meltdown. Once you understand and master them, you will be able to tackle just about anything with confidence, precision and consistency. Covering everything from the morning rush to helping your child handle big emotions, from minimizing screens to the proactive power of spending quality time with your child, Complex Kids, Simple Solutions is a reader-friendly, sometimes humorous manual that gives you practical solutions to parenting problems. 

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Book SynopsisDivorce The Court is an essential book for anyone navigating the emotionally charged and complex journey of separation. Caroline Counsel draws from her extensive experience as a family lawyer, mediator and independent children's lawyer to provide unique insights into the psychological challenges faced by separating couples. With unique insights into the psychological challenges faced by separating couples, she provides accessible, empathetic, and practical advice designed to minimise the emotional fallout for everyone involved-especially children. The book also includes practical, scenario-based guidance that readers can continually turn back for comfort and strategies regardless of the specific challenges they may be facingFrom managing complex feelings like anger and hurt to making critical decisions while overwhelmed, Divorce The Court empowers readers to approach separation with clarity and compassion, prioritizing the needs of both parents and children.

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Book SynopsisThis is the essential reference for parents and carers of children with autism. Written by two leading experts in the field, this updated edition covers everything from the causes of autism to how it manifests at the various ages and stages of a child's life, as well as diet and nutrition, the importance of self-care for parents, how to cope with common problematic behaviours, conditions that can often appear in conjunction with autism (such as anxiety and depression), and how best to manage the child's transition to adulthood. The authors' warm, supportive voice reassures parents throughout, sorting fact from myth as they provide all the key information in a clear, easily understood format.

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Book SynopsisIf you have ever been told that you''re & too sensitive''; if you''ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions - as if they''re controlling you and you can''t seem to dial them back; if you''ve ever reacted in a way that you''ve later regretted, but you simply couldn''t stop yourself at the time; or if you simply struggle to understand why you''re feeling the way you are, then this is the book you''ve been waiting for. Drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr Zurita Ona provides a clear and simple roadmap for every & super-feeler'' on how to avoid being hijacked by your emotions. Using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as aspects of positive psychology, you will learn how to distinguish between emotion-based behaviour and values-based behaviour so that you can step back from an uncontrolled emotional response and instead choose a more appropriate one. The result is an effective way to combat the feelings of loneliness and fear of abandonment so many super-feelers experience, as you learn to build and maintain strong healthy relationships, and to look within to identify sources of pain and struggle rather than placing outward blame. Along the way, you will become adept at skills such as self-acceptance, forgiveness, compassion, mindfulness, and conflict resolution. In the end, super-feelers will discover the truth that they are more than their emotions, and that no matter how intense the situation, they can always choose to act in a way that is consistent with their personal values, in order to experience fulfilling, loving and caring relationships.

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Book SynopsisBeing You teaches you everything you need to know about personal branding. A personal brand tells the world about who you are as a human being personally and professionally. It''s about authenticity and is derived exclusively from your mind, your heart, your values, your passions, and what you believe to be true at the core of your personal and professional self. That''s why it''s unique - because it begins with and is created from you. Whether you are the leader of an organization or team, engaged in creative work, in transition and changing your job, searching for a new career, going for a job interview, giving an important speech or presentation, wanting to network more effectively, or lobbying for a public position, this book will provide you with the toolkit to develop a confident personal brand. Being You shows you how to communicate your business and increase your brand awareness, both face to face and on digital platforms, including a comprehensive social media strategy. It provides practical tips to reach your target audience and land your message, while sharing the secrets of some of the world''s biggest personal brands - from Oprah Winfrey to Roger Federer - on how they grew their audiences and achieved success. It''s practical, authoritative, inspirational and illustrated with stories and case studies based on Maggie''s own international work and experience.

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Book SynopsisRelease your creativity and deepen your connections with the animal world as you bring the majesty, mischief, and grace of the wild to life. Meet Fire Fox, Ghost Cat, Storm Falcon and more fantastic creatures from the skies, oceans, gardens, and forests of the world. The 50 lineworks are based on original drawings and paintings with some much-loved images you are sure to recognize along with others created especially for this collection.Printed on premium quality 150gsm paper with intricate detail and open spaces to satisfy colouring enthusiasts of all ages. The fantasy element means you can unleash your palette and experiment with dazzling flourishes, deep shadows, and bold contrasts. Reference the original artworks or follow your imagination on a wild and glorious expedition through the pages of RAVYNNE PHELAN''S SPIRIT ANIMAL COLORING BOOK.

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Book SynopsisNumerous studies show that journal writing is a fantastic resource that can significantly impact your life, but few people know how to go about it effectively in order to gain lasting positive results. The Journal Writer''s Companion aims to change this. Designed to be a clear, practical guide to using journal writing to help you succeed in any area of life and work, it is also a comprehensive reference source to all of the different types of journaling techniques, from gratitude journals to bullet journals, legacy journals to art journals. An experienced psychotherapist and writing coach, Alyss Thomas explains how these various approaches to journaling can be adapted and combined in innovative ways to create a unique, personalized method that works for your life and your goals. You do not need to use any other journaling books or use any pre-printed journals. Instead, you can use any blank notebook, or set up your journal on a computer or online, using the guidance contained here on how to structure it to specifically meet your needs. The result is the only guide you''ll ever need to achieving personal and professional success the journaling way!

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Book SynopsisDiscover. Know. Grow. In these times of climate change and uncertainty, people everywhere are looking for ways to reclaim their relationship with the land and take back their health and confidence with the help of plants. Plants of Power is a modern guide to the foundational plants you can grow in your own garden apothecary. Reconnect with the natural world, discover age-old wisdom and tap into the power of plants to help us, whether for mood, healing, love or other aspects of our lives. Discover 66 amazing easy-to-grow plants that can change a garden - and a life! Detailed information and growing advice on 66 Plants of Power. Discover the history, mythos, magic and medicinal benefits of these plants. Fantastic recipes and plant projects to try. Planting guide by the seasons gives you the best chance of growing success. Learn all about wild foraging. A treasure trove of tips on successful propagation and cultivation. Join Stacey Demarco and Miranda Mueller for a stroll through the seasonal wheel of growing, foraging and harvesting these most powerful plant allies, whether for medicine, food or a little touch of magic. Getting your hands in the dirt has never been so much fun!

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Book Synopsis​The Children's Wellbeing Cards have been designed to lovingly encourage children to recognise their seven foundational needs, and bring awareness to those needs in alignment with the chakras. Each of the 28 cards has an accompanying reading supporting parents to affirm their children's needs in a simple way. By using the cards, children discover words and images to help them express their feelings and come to know that their needs matter, which is vitally important to their wellbeing.

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Book SynopsisThe Priestess Path offers 13 powerful lessons on building unshakeable power from the inside out and sacred leadership and service. In the ancient world, the priestesses were the wise women who served the people and were the active conduit between the gods and their messages. They offered healing, virtue, leadership, wisdom, protection and insight all within the framework of inspiring sacred service. In this uncertain world, building a firm personal foundation that weathers the chaos and remains steady and flexible is key to mental, physical and spiritual happiness. We are in a time on this planet where we need more authentic and ethically powerful leaders who are dedicated to the service of the community and the planet. We can look to the ancient mythos of the cultures of the world for direction to build our resilience, strength, our confidence as well as our capacity for profound joy, creativity and focused action. There comes a time when we are ready to reject our reliance on the external for our pleasure and self worth, for this is such false power. That time is now. We are in a time on this planet where we need more authentic and ethically powerful people who are ready to step up and model what living a life of clear intent is without being distracted by the external of gossip, drama and manipulation.

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Book SynopsisCreate your own natural apothecary using readily available ingredients with the easy, step-by-step instructions and straightforward advice in From Earth. Inspired by author Charlotte Rasmussen's Scandinavian upbringing and the botanicals she has discovered since moving to Australia, this is a perfect guide for anyone wanting to find a more holistic way of life. Within these pages you will discover expert knowledge tailored to your lifestyle, whether you need moisturiser for dry skin or a decongestant for your child. You will be become confident combining herbs and oils and be inspired to create your own essential oil blends to infuse your home with the perfect ambience. The heart of From Earth is about taking the natural resources provided by our planet and using them to improve your life. Instead of buying products filled with unintelligible chemicals, using this book you will be able to take control of your own skin care, fragrances and home remedies. You will be able to connect with your environment and body, restoring your health and wellbeing with a variety of homemade, naturally sourced recipes.

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Book Synopsis50 laminated and oil-proof cards, designed to give you a beautiful, fun and empowering way to learn about essential oils! The 50 cards in this set are designed to give you a beautiful, fun and empowering way to learn about essential oils. The cards can go wherever your oils go, making it easy to share with friends, fellow yogis and family members. Choose a card that embodies an emotion you would like to heal from or promote. On the back of each card is a list of essential oils, any of which can be used to get your mood on point and promote your overall well-being. The card fronts have a bold splash of colour that matches the mood of the card and the emotion you're hoping to diffuse or stimulate. The card backs have an affirmation to help nudge your mood in the right direction, the style of which will change depending on the card.

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Book SynopsisDigital talking book MP3 with the voice of John Stonehouse. This book examines the conventional approaches to numerous problems that affect people who are blind (such as education, Braille literacy, economic inequities, stereotyping, job training and employment opportunities, poverty, rehabilitation and social services). Approximate running time: 320 minutes.

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Book SynopsisIn this unique, profoundly inspirational memoir, Divorce Court star Judge Lynn Toler shares her mother’s wisdom for learning to conquer anger and become immune to insult.Toler credits her mother’s “rules” for life – a life that saw her grow up the daughter of a poor teen mother and endure a husband who suffered mental illness and alcoholism – with providing the grounding for her own success and happiness. Toler shows how the mindset of “a black woman who knew how to make things work” taught her the power of knowing how to manage one’s emotional business—lessons that this book offers in wrenching stories written in spare and graceful prose. My Mother’s Rules is an unforgettable book that will captivate readers with its illustrations of how to rise above the most difficult circumstances and find peace and success in life.

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Book SynopsisAs the judge starring on the hit nationally syndicated television show Divorce Court, Lynn Toler witnesses, en masse, the thematic mistakes made in American marriages. She herself has also been wed for 22 years and has seen both the highs and lows of matrimony in her own marriage as well as the marriages of those close to her. While the national divorce rate hovers around the 50% threshold, there is a lot of chatter that marriage as we know it is an outdated institution--that we are too selfish, too unwilling to make sacrifices, and too misguided by elevated expectations of happiness to make marriage work. While these points may hold some validity, a lot of this chatter is nothing new. So what's causing so many divorces and, perhaps even more importantly, what are we to do about it if we want marriage to survive? Drawing from both her professional career and personal life, Toler sees that the biggest impediment to marriage these days is that couples decide to take the plunge based almost entirely on the most irrational criteria: falling in love. Making Marriage Work doesn't suggest that love has nothing to do with marriage at all; rather, Toler says that love by itself is simply not enough to make marriages survive. This book is a logical and simple guide to reintroducing some of the practicality of marriage that has leaked out of it over the years. Marriage, Toler says, is a job, and it needs to be treated like one. However, the makeup and consistency of this job has changed so much over the past few decades that the old rules no longer apply. Making Marriage Work is an updated manual to help get the job of marriage done right in this day and age. It suggests specific procedures that should be put in place to bridge the gap between head over heels and happily ever after. It explains how to phrase things in order to span the great hormonal divide men and women often fall into when trying to talk to one another. It also discusses the very new and real challenges to marriage created in a culture often overwhelmed by the emphasis on (and ability to attain) instant gratification. Replete with simple, no-nonsense rules, Divorce Court anecdotes, and stories about Judge Toler's own union, Making Marriage Work contains invaluable information couples can use today to secure their marital tomorrow.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR LYNN TOLER AND HER PREVIOUS BOOK MY MOTHER'S RULES: "Easy-reading prose and a no-nonsense approach will carry readers through this collection of anecdotes and rules for healthier living...the book's strength lies in the sober, no-nonsense advice." --Publishers Weekly "[An] awe-inspiring memoir and self-help guide." --Ebony "My Mother's Rules reveals the complicated life of 47-year-old Toler...and it shines a light on the humble life of Toni Toler, a Columbus stay-at-home mom whom the judge praises as 'an incredible emotional manager.'" --Cleveland Plain Dealer "Toler makes Divorce Court work by employing her past experience as an Administrative Judge in Cleveland Heights Municipal Court. She also uses lessons she learned from her mother, who she said was 'tremendous at understanding people's emotions.'" --Jet "Toler's verdicts [are] homespun wisdom dispensed with a cut-the-bull edge. She [is] as likely to cite her mother's advice as she [is] a precedent-setting decision." --Cleveland Scene "Toler's humor and wit are some of the characteristics that fans of [Divorce Court] will pick up on quickly - her no-nonsense human sensibilities are another. Something very endearing about the judge is her perceptive nature for the different types of issues and people that come through her studio courtroom." --Kenya M. Yarbrough, EURWeb.com

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Book SynopsisThe authors ease the self-doubts and confusion of parenthood, while answering the tough questions parents grapple with every day, including:Is social media safe for my son?How can I discipline my daughter so it actually makes a difference?Can I change my child''s attitude about school? (He hates it!)Why should I praise my daughter for doing what she''s expected to do?This award-winning book, in an updated fourth edition, offers expanded chapters on a range of parenting strategies, including setting reasonable expectations, creating predictable family routines, teaching social skills and helping children develop healthy relationships. Parents, also, learn how to create and use a parenting plan that combines all of the parenting skills explained in the book.

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Book SynopsisOur brains are a thousand times more incredible than anything else we will ever encounter. Every great accomplishment human beings have achieved was the work of the brain. In fact, our brains possess infinite potential that allows us to do and be anything. By using this potential well, we become a Power Brain that can not only create our personal fate, but that of the entire planet.To develop our brains'' potential, it''s useful to liken the brain to a computer with an operating system. We have a Brain Operating System (BOS) composed of our beliefs and preconceptions that we can change and upgrade until our brains run optimally. Recognising the potential in our brain beyond what we''ve been able to use so far, Ilchi Lee began investigating brain development principles and methods. He compiled them into a comprehensive self-development system with five steps called Brain Education. Refined over the years by new scientific research and the experiences of those who use it, Brain Education has become an academic discipline that''s presented in a variety of ways, including school education programmes and corporate training.While THE POWER BRAIN is primarily about the brain, this book does not focus on the anatomical or neuro-physiological functions of the brain. Rather, it serves as a Brain Operating System user''s manual that describes how to use our brain to discover our value, recreate the story of our lives and claim a new destiny. Improving our lives and consequently, our world, through brain development is a skill that anyone can understand, practise and apply to everyday life.

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Book SynopsisWritten by internationally renowned autism trainer, teacher, and advocate and best-selling author Catherine Faherty, the workbook is engaged by the autistic child or adult to enhance self-understanding and awareness and foster communication with others about needs, preferences, and identity.Almost every facet of a person’s life is explored, including areas particular to autism, and areas every person engages with. Among these are: Ways of thinking, including focused interests Perfection versus doing your best The support of schedules Sensory experience, including stimming Creative expression Learning about and interacting with people Writing Social Stories Understanding speech and expressions in others Types of communication, including verbal or nonverbal Self-advocacy and miscommunication Supportive structures for school and approaching ieps Friendship, play, online acquaintances and safety Emotions, including feeling anxious or upset, depression, and outbursts The book concludes with an extended section on happiness, including relaxation, exercise, gratitude, forgiveness, kindness, positive attitude, and making the world a better place.Extensive materials designed especially for older readers, as well as for parents, therapists, and teachers, are included. Understanding what’s actually true and supporting acceptance and appreciation form the cornerstones of Catherine’s approach and the workbook. This new book is completely updated and revised from the original edition with the “Asperger’s” title. It adds more than 150 pages of brand new material and worksheets.Trade Review“This book offers another approach to furthering the understanding of autism … encouraging autistic children to learn more about themselves, and guiding them through a journey of self-discovery. It is a valuable resource for awareness and … self-esteem! Such a book could have been very helpful to me and my family when I was a child.” —Dave Spicer, diagnosed at age 46

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