Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisA timely book about assessing, coping with, and mitigating burnout in higher education.Faculty often talk about how busy, overwhelmed, and stressed they are. These qualities are seen as badges of honor in a capitalist culture that values productivity above all else. But for many women in higher education, exhaustion and stress go far deeper than end-of-the-semester malaise.Burnout, a mental health syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress, is endemic to higher education in a patriarchal, productivity-obsessed culture. In this unique book for women in higher education, Rebecca Pope-Ruark, PhD, draws from her own burnout experience, as well as collected stories of faculty in various roles and career stages, interviews with coaches and educational developers, and extensive secondary research to address and mitigate burnout. Pope-Ruark lays out four pillars of burnout resilience for faculty members: purpose, compassion, connection, and balance. Each chapter contaiTable of ContentsBurnout: An Unraveling or A Reckoning?Chapter 1. CultureChapter 2. Academic IdentityChapter 3. PurposeChapter 4. CompassionChapter 5. ConnectionChapter 6. BalanceCodaAcknowledgmentsAppendix 1. Special Advice For Educational DevelopersAppendix 2. Bonus InterviewsAppendix 3. Additional Activities For Self-ExplorationAppendix 4. Reflecting On Your Relationship With Work And BurnoutReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisNow updated and expandeda gentle and comprehensive guide for parents expecting a baby with a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition. When prenatal testing reveals that a baby is expected to die before or shortly after birth, many parents choose to proceed with the pregnancy and embrace the time they are able to have with their baby, before birth as well as afterward. With compassion and support, A Gift of Time walks these parents step-by-step through this challenging and emotional experiencefrom receiving the diagnosis to coping with the pregnancy and making plans for the baby's birth and peaceful death. The second edition of this gentle guide offers inspiration and reassurance through the voices of numerous parents who have walked this path with their beloved baby. Their moving experiences are stories not only of grief but of joy and peace. This edition: Expands the content substantially to incorporate new research and guidelines Features additional vignettes from more tTable of ContentsIntroduction1. The New: Receiving Your Baby's Diagnosis2. What Now? Making Decisions about Continuing Your Pregnancy3. The Emotional Journey: Grieving and Adjusting to Your New Path4. Waiting with Your Baby: Settling in for the Rest of your Pregnancy5. Making Medical Decisions: Choosing Care for Your Baby6. Getting Ready: Preparing for Your Baby's Birth, Life, and Death7. Welcoming Baby: Birth Experiences and Meeting Your Baby8. Saying Goodbye: Holding On and Letting Go9. Continuing Your Journey: After Your Baby Dies10. ReflectionsAppendix: Sample Outline for a Perinatal Palliative Care Birth PlanNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributing Chapter EditorsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Affects the Body Directly6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities20. Lupus in Children and AdolescentsPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots22. Infections23. Cancer24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treating Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Antimalarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Non-drug Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary (Integrative) MedicinePart V: Other Practical Matters40. Understanding your Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment42. Preparing for Surgery and Travel43. Communicating with your Provider44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistIndex

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Book SynopsisUpdated and completely revised, the ultimate family guide to managing a college search in a positive way. Is your family just starting to think about visiting colleges? Maybe you are in the throes of the college search, feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. Miss a deadline? Should you be looking in-state or out-of-state, big school or small? How do you pay for it, and what is a FAFSA anyway? The Truth about College Admission is the easy-to-follow, comprehensive, go-to guide for families. Brennan Barnard and Rick Clarkwith combined decades of experience and insight from both the high school and university sides of the processprovide critical advice, thoughtful strategies, helpful direction, and invaluable reassurance during the long and often bewildering college admission journey. This book covers every important step: searching for colleges, creating a list of prospective schools, weighing financial considerations, crafting an application, learning what schools are looking for academTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: How to Use This BookPart IChapter 1. Why Are You Going to College?Chapter 2. Remapping the Admission LandscapeChapter 3. Wedges of College AdmissionPart IIChapter 4. Paying for CollegeChapter 5. Creating a College ListChapter 6. The College VisitPart IIIChapter 7. Admission Plans, Deadlines, and Application ReviewChapter 8. Classes, Grades, and TestingChapter 9. Essays and Short AnswersChapter 10. Activities, Interviews, and RecommendationsPart IVChapter 11. Admission DecisionsChapter 12. Making Your College ChoiceChapter 13. Closing LettersAcknowledgmentsSuggested Further ReadingWeb ResourcesGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisNow completely revised and updated! The ultimate guide to taking care of your feet. Written by leading experts with decades of experience in podiatry, this new edition of The Foot Book covers everything you need to know to care for your feet. It addresses the entire foot, inside and out, describing in plain English its anatomy and biomechanical operations. The second edition also: Provides an overview of common and rare foot injuries and syndromes Includes information on alignment and balance problems, heel pain, skin and toe conditions, flat feet, arthritis, and more Offers guidance on medications, exercises, stretches, inserts, therapy, and surgery Explains how to select the right footwear and provides shoe recommendations Covers foot issues in children, athletes, people with diabetes, and people with nerve or vascular problems Includes links to supplemental videos that guide you through stretching, flexibility, and strengthening exercisesIllustrated with nearly 100 images, The FoTable of ContentsPrefacePart I. IntroductionChapter 1. A Guide to the Foot and How We WalkChapter 2. Personal Care and Professional Help for FeetChapter 3. About ShoesPart II. Foot Disorders and Other ProblemsChapter 4. Foot Alignment ProblemsChapter 5. Flat Feet and High-Arched FeetChapter 6. Skin Conditions Affecting the FootChapter 7. Toenail DisordersChapter 8. Bunions and Other Toe Conditions Chapter 9. Heel PainChapter 10. Nerve Syndromes Affecting the Foot and AnkleChapter 11. Arthritis Affecting Foot and Ankle JointsChapter 12. Tendon InjuriesPart III. People with Special Foot NeedsChapter 13. Foot Problems That Start in ChildhoodChapter 14. Common Sports Injuries and the Sports Enthusiast's FootChapter 15. Foot Health for People with DiabetesChapter 16. Orthotic Devices to Alleviate Foot ProblemsChapter 17. Puncture Wounds and Foreign BodiesResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisLying is a healthy and inevitable part of child development. But when do lies become a problem? In this book, psychologist Victoria Talwar presents practical, science-based strategies to address lying and foster truthfulness in children, from early childhood to the teenage years.Trade ReviewVictoria Talwar is the leading authority on the development of lying and deception in children. I’m a huge fan of her work. The Truth About Lying: Teaching Honesty to Children at Every Age and Stage is especially for parents, but I recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. -- Timothy Levine, PhD, University of Alabama Birmingham, author of Duped: Truth-Default Theory and the Social Science of Lying and DeceptionTalwar is a renowned researcher of children’s deception, and this book will enhance her reputation among scholars and, what’s more important, explain the nuances of lying to a lay audience. It is chock full of evidence-based insights for parents and children. There is nothing quite like it, and both parents and students will benefit immensely from reading it. -- Stephen J. Ceci, PhD, Carr Professor of Developmental Psychology at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, and Past President, Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive ScienceTable of ContentsIntroduction: We Can Teach Honesty to Children I. What You Need to Know About Children’s Lies 1. Keeping Things in Perspective: Adult Behavior 2 How Lying Develops as a Normal Part of Child Development 3. Why People Lie II. Teaching Honesty to Children 4. Stay Calm and Address the Motivation 5. Use Positive Discipline 6. Talk to Children About Honesty 7. Acknowledge and Recognize Honesty 8. Walk the Talk 9. Encourage Open Communication 10. Build a Foundation for Character Development III. The Gray Zone 11. Secrets and Tattles 12. When Lies Are a Symptom of Other Problems Final Thoughts References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisA week-to-view journal that teaches you how to draw your very own autobiographical comics in one panel a day. With tips and tricks to teach you the basics of drawing comics, and prompts to help encourage mindfulness, Snippets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to combine creativity with self-care.

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Book SynopsisWith 366 days of inspiring prompts, exercises and tips on self-care, this journal can help you focus on your journey to become the best you.

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Book SynopsisThis crossword collection will contain 56 hard, themeless 10x10 crosswords, with puzzles custom-written to touch on topics that promote peace of mind and active meditation.

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Book SynopsisFind your sisu: the Finnish concept of resilience, grit, and determination Finnish-born writer Katja Pantzar was raised and educated in Canada, where the consumerist and materially obsessed culture left her feeling empty and unhappy. When she received treatment for depression in her mid-20s, the doctor treating her simply prescribed medication and sleeping pills, with no thought given to her lifestyle.After moving to Finland, Katja discovered sisu: the Finnish approach to well-being defined by a special kind of resilience, grit and courage. She embraced this way of living and experienced a dramatic turnaround in her health and happiness. Simple, functional exercise (as simple as riding her bike to work), the Nordic diet, spending time in nature and taking up cold-water swimming together with a more courageous outlook all served to transform Pantzar''s life: her anxieties, fatigue and pain left behind in the sea. In Finding Sis

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Book SynopsisThe New Power Eating delivers a science-based nutrition plan that explains what to eat and when and how to customize your diet for your physique, performance, and energy needs. This is the authoritative guide for adding muscle and cutting fat.Trade Review“If you want to understand the impact that food can have on performance in power sports and learn how to design your own plan like a pro, there is no better resource than The New Power Eating.”Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS, FISSN, FNSCA CEO and Cofounder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition “Dr. Kleiner’s advice has made all the difference in helping me improve and extend my playing career. I’ve never felt, played, or looked better! The New Power Eating will also help you transform your physique and elevate your athletic performance.”Sue Bird Point Guard for the Seattle Storm (WNBA) Member of Two WNBA Championship-Winning Teams (2004, 2010) and Four Olympic Gold Medal Teams (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) Member of Eleven WNBA All-Star Teams and Eight All-WNBA Teams Fan Pick for the WNBA's Top 15 Players of All Time “Dr. Kleiner showed me how to focus my food and fully fuel my body. I feel better, play better, and I know I’ll be able to stay in the game longer. Add The New Power Eating to your training program and achieve your physique and performance goals.”Megan Rapinoe Midfielder/Winger for the Seattle Reign FC (National Women's Soccer League) Member of the United States Women's National Soccer Team—Gold Medal in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, Gold Medal in the 2012 Olympics, and Silver Medal in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup “Dr. Kleiner’s athlete-first approach to sports nutrition makes all recommendations and guidelines practical and easy to customize for any athlete. Use The New Power Eating to get all your sport nutrition questions answered by a pioneer and respected leader in the sport nutrition profession.”Keenan Robinson Director of Sports Medicine and Science for USA Swimming “Dr. Kleiner has decades of experience working with athletes of all levels to show them what works and what doesn’t in their quest to develop power for their performance. With The New Power Eating you can reap the benefits of that experience and take your game to a whole new level.”Daniel Shapiro Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) “The New Power Eating is a MUST for every athlete. I have used Dr. Kleiner’s information for years with the athletes I coach. In fact, I recommend her book to every high school athlete who reaches out to me. Athletes who want to get a leg up on their competition should study and apply Dr. Kleiner’s principles. The book is written in a way that is easily understood, and the concepts are very simple to follow. Dr. Kleiner is simply the best sports nutritionist the United States has ever produced.”Jed Smith, MS, CSCS Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for University of Northern Iowa USA Weightlifting National Coach USA Track and Field Level 1 Track Coach >Table of ContentsPart I. FoundationChapter 1. Eating for Strength, Power, and SpeedChapter 2. Manufacturing MuscleChapter 3. Fueling WorkoutsChapter 4. Managing FatChapter 5. Burning FatChapter 6. Hydrating for Heavy-Duty WorkoutsChapter 7. Fueling the Female AthleteChapter 8. Tapping Into Brain PowerPart II. SupplementsChapter 9. Vitamins and Minerals for Strength TrainersChapter 10. Muscle-Building ProductsChapter 11. Products for Boosting the Brain and Nervous SystemChapter 12. Botanicals for PerformancePart III. Plans and MenusChapter 13. Developing a Power Eating PlanChapter 14. Planning a PeakChapter 15. Maintaining Physique Menu PlansChapter 16. Building Muscle Menu PlansChapter 17. Cross-Training Menu PlansChapter 18. Fat-Loss Menu PlansChapter 19. Getting Cut Menu PlansChapter 20. Power Eating RecipesAppendix A. Three- to Seven-Day Food RecordAppendix B. Restaurant Guide and Healthy Fast Food

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Independent Press Award in PsychologyOur decisions are expressions of who we are and how we move through the world. Rarely, though, do we examine our decisions or even look inward to consider the psychology of our decision-making. Instead, we often make decisions based on what we call instinct (which relies on cognitive bias), false assumptions, mis-remembering, and mental mistakes. Truthfully, we don''t see the world as it is; we see it as we are. We can develop self-knowledge about our decision-making styles. We can wake ourselves up to how biases cloud our judgment and impede good decision-makingand we can counter bias. From there, we can transform our decision-making habits to make better big decisions alone and together. Problem Solver provides you with tools to identify: The five basic decision-making approaches, or Problem Solver Profiles (PSPs): Adventurer, Detective, Listener, Thinker, and Visionary Your dominantTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Data of Living To Know Thyself: How to Use This Book 1. How Do You Decide? 2. Lexicon, Situationality, & Community 3. The Adventurer 4. The Detective 5. The Listener 6. The Thinker 7. The Visionary 8. Hunt Like the Cheetah 9. PSPs & Risk Profiles 10. PSPs & Cognitive Biases 11. Ambiguity versus Uncertainty 12. Using PSPs to Bolster Strengths 13. How PSPs Color Our Relationship with Data 14. Situationality and Dynamic Decision-Making 15. The Relationship between PSPs and Life Outlook

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Book SynopsisFollowing up on the successful Everything Is Wild and Free puzzle and stationery set comes a new group of paper products from Flow and the artist Valesca van Waveren. Taking as its inspiration a quote from Francis Hodgson Burnett, and translating it into stunning images that capture the magic we find in nature, particularly on a starlit night, Everything Is Made Out of Magic is a suite of pure delight. Lost in the digital rush is the old-fashioned, truly mindful pleasure of writing a real letter—on real stationery. The Everything Is Made Out of Magic Stationery Set features a pad of 48 lined sheets, 32 cut-and-fold envelopes, and 53 adhesive seals and labels. Just add a fountain pen.

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Book SynopsisHaben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting Eritrean city of Asmara. There, she discovered courage as she faced off against a bull she couldn't see, and found in herself an abiding strength as she absorbed her parents' harrowing experiences during Eritrea's thirty-year war with Ethiopia. Their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging. She explored numerous fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun. Her many adventures over the years range from the hair-raising to the hilarious.Haben defines disability as an opportunity for innovation. She learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw. She developed a text-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people. Haben pioneered her way through obstacles, graduated from Harvard Law, and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities.HABEN takes readers through a thrilling game of blind hide-and-seek in Louisiana, a treacherous climb up an iceberg in Alaska, and a magical moment with President Obama at The White House. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, this captivating memoir is a testament to one woman's determination to find the keys to connection.

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Book SynopsisA?certified clinical sexologist’s?radically inclusive?guide to sex and dating Swipe. Match. Get ghosted. Repeat. Modern dating can quickly start to feel like an overwhelming slog. It’s easy to forget the point of it all: this is supposed to be fun. Enter professional sex and dating coach Myisha Battle. Drawing on an engaging and diverse collection of client stories, This Is Supposed to Be Fun is a uniquely inclusive, sex-positive guide to help you skip past the games and get what you really want out of dating and relationships—no matter what that may be. Whether you’re trying to create the perfectly imperfect dating profile, stay true to your authentic self on dates, match with people interested in kink, or break up with compassion, Battle’s friendly, proven advice is indispensable. This Is Supposed to Be Fun will help make the world of dating and relationships more enjoyable (and bearable!) for everyone.

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Book SynopsisLive boldly in the love of Christ with Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.For women who have tried every solution imaginable to be the best version of themselves, but nothing seems to be working, Joyce Meyer has the answer: Confidence. Joyce explains that confidence stems from being positive in your actions and living honestly, but most importantly from having faith, in God and in ourselves. By using the characteristics outlined in Confident You, this journal gives women a place to write out their concerns and prayers.With encouragement from Joyce Meyer to guide us, we can work towards becoming the confident woman we were created to be.Ellie Claire's LeatherLuxe® material plus a four-color interior design combine to make The Confident Woman a stunning journal. The rich feel of leather is finished with round corners to make this journal an extraordinary gift for any time of year.

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Book SynopsisFilled with spells, charms, rituals, and potions by a pro witchcraft practitioner, carry this petite yet potent spell book with you to attract new and improve existing relationships.Love Spells contains love potions, charms, and other methods for finding and keeping romance in your life. These spells will help you find your true love, promote fertility, encourage honesty, and even decide when it’s time to end a relationship. You’ll also find some spells and rituals for your platonic friendships, including reconnecting with an old friend and healing rifts in a relationship. Organized by the topics of romantic love, maintaining love, relationship troubles, and platonic love, the spells include: Confidence Meditation Spell Burning Love Ritual Vow of Commitment Protection from an Ex’s Hex Fresh Start Elixir Spray Clove Herbal Friendship Spell Animal Companion Blessing And many more Love Spells is perfect for finding the happiness in your life and coming into your own power through friendship and love. The Pocket Spell Books series encompasses all your greatest desires and guides you through the spells, potions, rituals, and charms necessary to achieve your goals. These diminutive but powerful books each contain a carefully selected collection of useful spells for seasoned witches and new practitioners alike.Take your magical practice further by collecting all the Pocket Spell Books, which include:Protection Spells, Moon Spells, Candle Magic, Pendulum Magic, and Angel Numbers.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Finding Romance 2 Long-Term Love 3 Relationship Troubles 4 Family, Friends, and Animals Conclusion Spell Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to embrace grief, manage it, and identify coping strategies with this practical, comforting, and inspirational guide.Every grief journey is different, but we all need reminders, comfort, and inspiration to come to terms with making necessary changes after a loss, recognizing what we can and can?t control, and taking back the power when life creates circumstances where we feel powerless.Love & Grief helps to soften the pain of losing a person in the physical world so that you: Remember them with more love than pain Access gratitude alongside the grief Honor their legacy Maintain a lifelong connection while still moving on with your life There is no right or wrong way to ride grief, but having gone through the process of grief herself after losing her husband at a young age, Emily P. Bingham?s writing provides an extra layer of comfort and solidarity.Love & Grief teaches you to own your journey and become your own guide.

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Book Synopsis“Charming. . . . A moving testament to the diversity and depths of love.” —Publishers WeeklyYou’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be swept away—in less time than it takes to read this paragraph. Here are 175 true stories—honest, funny, tender and wise—each as moving as a lyric poem, all told in no more than one hundred words. An electrician lights up a woman’s life, a sister longs for her homeless brother, strangers dream of what might have been. Love lost, found and reclaimed. Love that’s romantic, familial, platonic and unexpected. Most of all, these stories celebrate love as it exists in real life: a silly remark that leads to a lifetime together, a father who struggles to remember his son, ordinary moments that burn bright.Trade Review“Jones and Lee, editor and submission reader, respectively, for the New York Times Modern Love column, assemble a charming assortment of brief tales of love from the popular column. Each of the 175 selections distill a story of love into fewer than 100 words. While romantic love predominates, there are stories of love between parents and children, siblings, and even for pets and places. . . . This is a moving testament to the diversity and depths of love.”—Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe world of yoga is astonishingly rich in its array of schools and practices. Yet as diverse as they seem, they share a common aim: the discovery of the essence of existence that can be found at the core of our being, and the liberation that comes from that discovery. With this worthy goal in mind, Richard Freeman presents an enlightening overview of the many teachings, practices, and scriptures that serve as the basis for all the schools of yoga—hatha, bhakti, jnana, karma, tantra, and others. He shows how the myriad forms are ultimately related and can even be perceived to make up a vast, interpenetrating matrix, symbolizing the unity, profundity, and beauty of the ancient tradition. To learn more, visit MirrorofYoga.com.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the passionate positions of this ancient and revered text. The perfect new spice for bored couples, or a sexy surprise for a single’s overnight company.

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Book SynopsisA practical roadmap to exercise for the hypermobile.

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Book SynopsisHarnessing the power of positive thinking to uplift, encourage, and inspire, Calm: 100 Affirmations for Serenity guides you through empowering affirmations and more to achieve personal growth. The way we speak to ourselves matters. Positive affirmations and meditations are an important tool for personal growth—and these uplifting, inspiring, and motivational statements, when implemented regularly, can have a profound impact on our lives. This mindful book incorporates original, modern, and charming line art on every page as well as 100 guided affirmations to help you reflect, maintain positivity, and grow as a person.Here is a sample of the type of guided affirmation included in this beautifully designed book:Today’s affirmation: I embrace myself in this moment.Why is this affirmation powerful?: Embracing yourself exactly as you are in this moment is an excellent way to cultivate self-acceptance and self-love. Whatever you’re feeling in this moment, whether positive or negative, this meditation reminds us that every expression of ourselves is worthy of love.Journaling prompt: Let’s cultivate a little mindfulness and connect to the present moment. Take a few breaths and close your eyes. How do you feel exactly in this moment? What thoughts are going through your mind? How does your body feel? Journal anything that comes up.Bonus exercise: Give yourself a hug for at least 30 seconds. I know this might sound strange, but it’s a great way to self-soothe.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Mindfulness Calm & Ground Release Surrender About the Author

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey of discovery, piece by piece. Featuring illustrations from Julia Rothman's book Ocean Anatomy, this puzzle is a captivating visual tour of oceans, above and below the waves. From the steep cliffs of the seafloor to the patterns and shapes of sea turtle shells to the animals that populate polar ice, this gorgeous study of the marine world will delight and enlighten every ocean lover.

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Book SynopsisWhile many parenting strategies focus solely on what affects children, the CASTLE Method approaches both parents and children as unique individuals in need of active learning, growth, love, and care—because the heart of any castle is the entire family. In The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method, Dr. Phil’s resident parenting expert Donna Tetreault provides her professional and personal experience in raising children, along with the seven foundational, evidence-based principles that form the CASTLE Method: compassion, acceptance, security, trust, love, expectations plus education. This gentle guide simplifies the parent-education dilemma by organizing professional research that can be adapted to any circumstance. As you learn the tools you’ll need to build a strong foundation, you will be empowered to create the best version of yourself, your children, and your family. Your castle will be a place for your children to thrive and feel safe and loved. The journey to build your strong family foundation begins now.Trade Review"If you want to create the best version of your unique family, The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method is your go-to source."—Michele Borba, EdD, bestselling author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine “The CASTLE Method is positive and supportive and addresses every aspect of having—not a perfect—but an excellent family.” —Dr. Phil McGraw“The CASTLE Method is a direct, practical, actionable guide for parents on how to build a safe, understanding, compassionate, but firm environment for children that accept each child for who they are and helps parents navigate the extraordinary stress of today’s reality. An absolute must-read. I wish I had had this book to guide me as a young parent.” —William Haseltine, PhD, former professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, businessperson, author, and philanthropist“Donna Tetreault’s strengths—as a mom, as a journalist, and as a parenting expert—all shine in this outstanding guide to parenting that is destined to be a classic. The CASTLE Method is packed with relatable humor, concise research, and actionable tips that will be an asset in any parent’s tool belt, be they on their sixth child or just starting out.” —Michele Borba, EdD, educational psychologist, TODAY contributor, author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine“Raising children today is tougher than ever. With research, wisdom, and the heart of a mother, The CASTLE Method focuses on what matters most: love, compassion, and acceptance. Tetreault’s meaningful book overflows with practical tools to help positively impact the trajectory of your parenting.” —Robin Berman, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, author of Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits“This book is a game-changing approach to parenting that leads with love, compassion, and empathy. What I love most about The CASTLE Method is that, despite its regal title, it is not written from on high but in the practical, hands-on, been-there, “I get it” voice of Donna Tetreault. Her lived experiences in the trenches of parenthood add such honesty, humor, and heart to this brilliant must-have parenting resource. In its pages we learn not only to teach our children about kindness but to be kinder to ourselves in the perfectly imperfect journey of parenthood.” —Brad Bessey, former executive producer of Entertainment Tonight and The Talk“In our Pinterest-perfect parenting world, it can seem impossible to meet the expectations put on us as parents. Donna Tetreault breaks down these overzealous expectations and helps us to focus on what is truly important by giving us the groundwork to build a strong foundation with our kids that isn’t overwhelming or impossible.” —Eve Rodsky, author of the New York Times best-selling book Fair Play“The CASTLE Method comes at a time when the need for caring leaders is more important than ever. Packed with an abundance of tools, strategies, and solutions, this book provides parents with a powerful framework in which to raise the next generation of children to become the caring, empathetic, and compassionate leaders that we so desperately need.” —Kristi Rible, founder, and CEO of The Huuman Group™ and Stanford Instructor on “Motherhood and Work” “With wisdom and warmth, Donna Tetreault has written the parenting guidebook we’ve all been looking for. The CASTLE Method draws on the author’s wealth of knowledge and experience to provide a welcome structure to the daunting task of raising a happy, cohesive family amidst today’s unique challenges. Follow her sound strategies, and you’ll have constructed an impenetrable castle.” —Jenn Curtis, MSW, educational consultant and Bestselling Co-Author of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World“I am beyond thrilled about The CASTLE Method. This is a timely book that so needed, and it is unique because it covers every challenge you may encounter as a parent today. Not only does Donna illustrate through her own personal stories, but she also offers groundbreaking solutions. The CASTLE Method shows how important it is for parents and young people to understand their unique attributes and life purpose as individuals. In a world taken by a pandemic, technology, and disconnection, The CASTLE Method is an all-encompassing story mixed with real-life parenting challenges and solutions. Donna is not only a parent but also has years of expertise interviewing professionals and hearing daily about the most trending parenting concerns. This book will give you solutions and details on how to parent with a heart. Donna beautifully demonstrates the needs of our youth today. Teaching our children compassion, empathy, understanding, kindness, and—most importantly—how to express their emotions is key in today’s world. The CASTLE Method is a breath of fresh air. If you are seeking solutions on how to best parent, communicate with, and bond with your child, this book is for you.” —Dr. Regine Muradian, author, family psychologist, parenting expert“Donna Tetreault’s The CASTLE Method will help parents feel seen and supported. Her collaborative approach—combining personal parenting anecdotes with complimentary content from psychologists, parenting experts, and thought leaders that she has personally interviewed or researched—makes her book timely, accessible, and full of helpful strategies that parents can apply immediately. I wish I had had access to these insights when my own kids were younger!” —Cynthia C. Muchnick, MA, professional speaker, educational consultant, and author of The Everything Guide to Study Skills, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World, and Writing Successful College Applications, among others. “If you are a new parent (or even a seasoned one), and you’re looking for the essential tools you need to help you raise happy, well-adjusted kids who understand compassion, acceptance, security, trust, love, and the value of expectations, The CASTLE Method is the book for you. That’s because Donna injects a lifetime of experience as an educator, a mom, and a nationally recognized parenting expert into every page.”—Lisa Sugarman, mom, nationally syndicated columnist, radio show host, and author of How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be Ok with It, Untying Parent Anxiety, and LIFE: It Is What It Is“As a mom of three, I know firsthand just how difficult being a parent can be. The CASTLE Method is a must-read! It helps navigate the sometimes-uncertain waters of parenting with easy-to-understand and practical advice. Donna nails it with this book!” —Susan Koeppen, Emmy Award-winning journalist, president of Susan Koeppen Media, 4 pm news anchor at WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh “These days it’s easy for kids and teens to get off track, but Donna’s gentle yet effective parenting approach via The CASTLE Method is perfect for navigating parenting pitfalls in today’s social-media-and-tech-driven world. As a journalist, educator, and mom, Donna injects real-world experience and research into her book that produces tangible results in her own family and will also help you raise happy, healthy well-adjusted kids.” —Stephanie Stanton, national TV host/correspondent and parent of two young childrenTable of ContentsContents PART 1. WHO IS YOUR KID? Chapter 1- My Mini McEnroe Chapter 2- Resilience Readiness Chapter 3- Compare No More! PART 2. RAISING A LEARNER FOR LIFE Chapter 4- Early Education, the Earlier the Better Chapter 5- Extra Curricular Activities- Quitting vs. Changing Course, Phrasing is Key Chapter 6- Nutrition and Fitness, Now Chapter 7- I Challenge You to a Game of Chess! PART 3. THE MORE CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF PARENTING, OR, MAYBE NOT Chapter 8- Let Them Lead: The Power of ‘No’ Chapter 9- Tackle Technology Chapter 10- Homework Hassles, HA! Chapter 11- Getting to Know Your Child’s Brain PART 4. EMPATHY IS ESSENTIAL Chapter 12- Practicing How to Say, “I’m Sorry.” Chapter 13- Practicing How to Forgive Chapter 14- Adding Spirituality and Mindfulness to Your Parenting Toolbox: the research is in Chapter 15- The Science of Kindness and Giving Back Chapter 16- Get Gratitude! Chapter 17- Deep Dive Into Empathy During Everyday Disruptions and the Tsunamis PART 5. RAISE THE KIND OF PERSON YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW Chapter 18- Inspire Chapter 19: Passion: How to Help Your Kid Find it and Nurture it! Chapter 20- The Path Toward Leadership PART 6. GOOD OLD FASHIONED PARENTING Chapter 21- The Dr. Phil Effect Chapter 22- FLEXIBILITY IS YOUR FRIEND, Remember PART 2. RAISING A LEARNER FOR LIFE? That Includes YOU! Chapter 23- What My Mom and Dad Taught Me PART 7. DON’T FORGET TO GET RIGHT WITH YOU Chapter 24- Go Back to Your Little Self PART 8. FAMILY MATTERS Chapter 25- Family Values: Mission Statement Chapter 26- Family Traditions and Celebrations- Celebrate Good Times, Come- On! Chapter 27- The Foundation of Love: My Love Letter To My Three Boys

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Book Synopsis A guided journal for mothers-to-be, providing space to hear your inner voice and transition through each stage of the journey more connected to your pregnancy, your baby, and your evolving self. Pregnancy is a time like no other, a season of limbo: the baby is here but not here. We enter a dreamy phase between being and becoming, suspended in wonder with amazement of what we are creating and curiosity for who we are carrying. We can get so caught up in the new life growing within us—distracted with facts and logistics, shoulds and shouldn’ts—that we might easily forget to acknowledge the other transformation taking place as well: the redefining of our own identity. With a modern, minimalist design, 9 Months of Wonder is designed to help you to document the liminal space between here and there while softening into the season you’re in. In these journal pages, you’ll find a safe place to record and process

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Book SynopsisIf you've ever struggled with what to actually WRITE in a journal, you're in the right place. This journal is filled with thoughtful, evocative prompts, questions, and illustrations to help you evaluate and explore your inner and outer life, and make positive changes to feel happier and more fulfilled. It's also pretty and fun (and even funny—we promise!), which makes it an excellent gift. Searching for a self-care journal + anxiety journal? Hugs & healing comin' at you, friend! Because doing life is hard sometimes—and lovely, self-help-y journals for women to write in help a lot. Equally good for nonbinary and men folk too, btw! Faux leather cover with foil stamping, 160 pages Full-color art throughout Ribbon marker Words by Kari Chapin, and Illustrations by Emily McDowell.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Nathalie Lété's Enchanted World In a garden bursting with wildflowers, magic mushrooms, luscious berries and vegetables that smell of the earth, three rabbits sit and watch . . . and watch and watch, like characters in an old fairy tale. Piece by piece, retrace the magic of Nathalie Lété's imagination and revel in her breathtaking colors and imagery.Featuring: 500 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 23 4/5 x 19

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Book SynopsisYou want chiseled abs but haven’t seen results. Ultimate Abs: The Definitive Guide to Developing a Chiseled Six-Pack offers a science-based approach to abdominal training designed to help you finally achieve the elusive six-pack. Featuring 130 of the best abdominal exercises, certified strength and conditioning specialist and fitness expert Gareth Sapstead helps you successfully reach your training goals by providing progressions and regressions of each exercise to accommodate your specific fitness level. Whether you are training in a fully equipped gym or at home, Sapstead provides programming that will help you achieve results based on the equipment you have available. Sapstead’s distinctive approach to delivering effective and innovative fitness content has made him one of the most followed fitness experts on social media and earned him the moniker “the Fitness Maverick.” In Ultimate Abs, he addresses the principles that underpin effective ab training and addresses the misconceptions surrounding abdominal training to cut a direct path to the most effective way to develop a six-pack. Most resources focus on the concept of core strength training, but Ultimate Abs offers an unapologetic guide to developing chiseled six-pack abs. Although stabilization exercises are included within the book, looks are the priority, providing you with the tools to achieve your goals faster. Filled with expert coaching cues and an abdominal exercise library like none other, Ultimate Abs is a must-have guide for achieving the abs you have always dreamed of.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review"You want a strong, jacked core? Ultimate Abs shows you a much better way to train your abs and obliques. It’s your workout guide for building an athletic core."—Nick Tumminello, Author of Your Workout Perfected“Ultimate Abs does more than give you workouts. It teaches the principles of core training, setting you up for sustainable, long-term success.”—Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, Fitness Director at Men’s Health“Gareth Sapstead provides the most complete blueprint for core and abdominal training on the market by taking scientific research and applying it in a practical way to make it accessible to all populations. Ultimate Abs just set the new standard for core training in our field, and nothing is likely to surpass it.”—Joel Seedman, PhD, Neuromuscular Physiologist, Performance Specialist, and Founder and CEO of Advanced Human PerformanceTable of ContentsPart I. The Scientific Approach to Ab TrainingChapter 1. Ab-Building PrinciplesChapter 2. Spine and Abdominal AnatomyChapter 3. Ab Versus Core TrainingChapter 4. Using Cardio as a ToolChapter 5. Four Ways to Track Your Six-Pack ProgressPart II. The ExercisesChapter 6. Selecting the Best ExercisesChapter 7. Captain Crunch: Targeting Your SpineChapter 8. Targeting Your Lower AbsChapter 9. Targeting Your ObliquesChapter 10. Planks and Other “Anti” MovementsChapter 11. Exercises to Complement Your Six-Pack WorkoutPart III. The ProgramsChapter 12. Body-Weight Ab Workout ProgramsChapter 13. Home Gym Ab Workout ProgramsChapter 14. Gym-Based Ab Workout ProgramsChapter 15. Customizing Your Own Program

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Book SynopsisYou already know that running can be invigorating, therapeutic, fun, and challenging. And you are likely painfully aware that it can lead to stiffness, muscle imbalances, and overuse injuries such as knee pain, shin splints, sciatica, and hamstring and groin strains. Let Yoga for Runners show you how to incorporate yoga and breathing techniques into your workouts, help you eliminate chronic aches and pains, and keep you running stronger and longer. Each of the featured yoga poses was exclusively selected for runners and is described in detail to ensure correct execution and improve strength, mobility, and flexibility. Every part of the body is addressed to help you strengthen the spine, core, upper body, hips, hamstrings, knees, and feet and ankles. Accompanied by full-color photos, the poses are also arranged into 13 yoga sequences to address specific areas of concern such as core stability, strengthening and lengthening the hamstrings, increasing mobility of the hip joint, speeding up the recovery process after a practice run or race, and loosening the neck and shoulders, which is particularly beneficial for runners who sit much of the day. Anatomical illustrations and descriptions explain how the poses and sequences decrease your risk of acute or chronic injury as well as why they are beneficial to your training regimen.Yoga for Runners also features breathing and mindfulness techniques to help you become more alert to the signs of a possible injury developing and to know when you can push your body a bit harder. Now is the perfect time to start a yoga program that will help your endurance, strength, breathing, and mental sharpness and make your running experience more productive, pain free, and enjoyable for years to come.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Running–Yoga ConnectionChapter 2. Fit Body and MindChapter 3. BreathingChapter 4. Prevent InjuryChapter 5. Healthy SpineChapter 6. Core StrengthChapter 7. Upper BodyChapter 8. HipsChapter 9. HamstringsChapter 10. KneesChapter 11. Feet and AnklesChapter 12. Restore and RecoverChapter 13. Yoga SequencesChapter 14. Yoga Off the Mat

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Book SynopsisA woman's mind and body change as she goes through life, and so should her outlook on what it means to be healthy and fit. If you're a woman over age 35, you need fitness and wellness advice that's uniquely tailored to your needs so you can look and feel your best. You need Total Body Beautiful.With combined decades of experience and dozens of fitness certifications and credentials, the expert team of authors, Andrea Orbeck, Desi Bartlett, and Nicole Stuart, have worked with hundreds of celebrities, supermodels, and ordinary women to develop workout and wellness solutions to stay active and feel good in their own skin—and they can do the same for you. These authors understand the complexities of women's bodies and the changes that occur as women age.More than an exercise guide, Total Body Beautiful explores the changes that women experience during and after pregnancy, during perimenopause, and during and after menopause. You’ll learn how hormones affect your physical body and emotional wellness, the effects of exercise on the brain, and how nutrition affects the way you look and feel. You'll find insider tips and client stories from celebrities and clients who the authors have worked with.You'll get practical and research-backed advice on improving strength, mobility, flexibility, and aerobic fitness. You’ll learn how to choose fitness activities based on your goals—both now and when your life priorities change. With 100 different exercises—spanning yoga, Pilates, and strength exercises—you'll have plenty of options to choose from when creating your workouts build, no matter what life stage you are in. Sample plans help you consider your needs when creating daily and weekly workout schedules, or you can choose from over two dozen predesigned yoga, Pilates, strength and cardio, and combination workouts for instant variety and effectiveness.Movement in many forms is the key to building and maintaining a healthy body and mind at any age. Get a renewed outlook on what it means to be fit with Total Body Beautiful.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review"Working with Desi is one of my favorite things. Anytime my anxiety is high, she helps bring me back to the present moment through yoga. I met her through my doula and have been working with her since being pregnant. Her practice is amazing, and her visualization meditations ground me. I always feel amazing after a session with her! I'm so lucky to have her in my life; she is a gift to this world!"—Ashley Tisdale, Actress and Founder of Frenshe"Nicole helped me sculpt my body and get in tip-top shape for House Bunny."—Anna Faris"Andrea is a great trainer and very educated about the body. She motivated me and made it fun to train with her in 2009 after the birth of my daughter."—Heidi Klum"The most humbling transformation occurred in me when I made the decision to dedicate time to my body in a loving way through Pilates. Not only did my physical body transform into the lithe, dancer’s shape I’d always dreamed of (yet thought was beyond my grasp), I also realized that inherent in this practice was a key to calming my overactive mind and returning wholly to my body. One of the greatest gifts I have ever given myself was committing to show up and see what my body was capable of."—Scout Willis, Musician and Artist"Andrea brings an optimism and variety to my workouts that I've never before experienced with a trainer. Her deep knowledge of the body—applied specifically to my goals and life—has changed the way I view fitness and what is possible."—Kimora Lee Simmons"During the shutdowns in 2020 I started working out with Desi, Nicole, and Andy online. I love the workouts and continue to enjoy them. An unexpected benefit was learning more about meditation techniques. Using the mantra ‘peace’ helped me through handling my own experience with COVID-19. One night my ability to breath was getting worse, and I began to panic that I wouldn't be able to breath. As my heart rate started to increase, I began to repeat the mantra ‘peace’ over and over and, by using meditation, I was able to slow down my heart rate and control my breathing immensely. Meditation helped me not only that night but many times during my experience with COVID-19. It was a blessing."—Jaime Catmull, Forbes Contributor, Your Money Champion Columnist for GOBankingRates.com, and Vice President of Partnerships at ConsumerTrack"Nicole is the most incredible person and Pilates teacher. Through Nicole, my husband Nick and I discovered Pilates in the truest form as taught by Joseph Pilates. I have been so inspired by Nicole and her wonderful teaching. We will always be so grateful to Nicole."—Susie Cave, Founder of The Vampire's Wife“Desi not only changed my pregnancy, but she changed my life. Her warm, kind, grounding, intuitive love encouraged me to be respectful of what my body needed in such a tender time. She encouraged me to listen to myself, to trust myself, and to make decisions for my baby and me. I will never forget training with her about a year after my daughter Hart was born. I was debating whether or not it was time to finish nursing, and I knew this was probably my last time breastfeeding. I was so confused and emotional. Desi suggested we meditate to end our session, and when we got up she held my hand and just said, ‘it’s OK to be done.’ I cried as I hugged her and thanked her for giving me the permission I didn’t know I was looking for. Of course, the workouts and yoga were unequivocally beneficial to my pregnancy, but really it was the emotional love, support, and grounding that Desi gave me that will stay with me for a lifetime.”—Yael Cohen, Cofounder of F*** Cancer"I met Nicole Stuart after I had my third child and was over 40. I had a big job as the first woman copresident of a major talent agency. Two of my clients gifted me 10 sessions with Nicole, and we have been working together ever since. When we first started, my muscles were very tight, and I couldn’t get close to getting my legs over my head, but now I do it easily. I consider my weekly Pilates sessions a key part of my anti-aging regimen."—Nancy Josephson, Partner at WME Talent Agency"Depleted. That’s how I felt when I was introduced to Desi Bartlett. I had just gone through seven rounds of fertility treatments before and during the pandemic to conceive my second child and had been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease during my postpartum season. I was utterly exhausted and gearing up to return to my full-time career. As a seasoned creative executive, I had mastered my professional life but had neglected my body and spirit. Before meeting Desi, I had tried every fitness class, trainer, app, and trend you can imagine and still felt a lack of routine, progress, and impact—internally and externally. After meeting Desi, for the first time in my life I felt I found what I was looking for in a workout: a workout that starts from the inside out. I am being restored and strengthened by the tools, exercises, and practices that Desi has created for me. Desi is my ultimate coach, trainer, and friend. She has helped me connect within to be ever strong on the outside. Whether I am navigating my career, my family, or the world, I now feel rooted and capable to focus on what I value and what will nourish my whole being. There is no one like Desi! Read her book and you will unlock the strategies to live a more connected approach to well-being. Desi will take you deeper to transform your heart, soul, and body to become unstoppable!"—Gabrielle Raymond McGee, Chief Operating Officer of Tory Burch Foundation and Board Member of Mission BlueTable of ContentsPart I. What’s Going On InsideChapter 1. Physical Changes Chapter 2. Mental ShiftsChapter 3. Emotional AdjustmentsPart II. Fitness Activities and ExercisesChapter 4. YogaChapter 5. PilatesChapter 6. Strength Training and Aerobic FitnessPart III. Plan for ConsistencyChapter 7. Create Your PlanChapter 8. Activity-Specific WorkoutsChapter 9. Combined Workouts

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Book SynopsisThe truth is, being a yoga business owner isn’t easy. But it is absolutely possible to succeed when you have access to the tools and techniques for success used by close to 1,000 yoga teachers and studio owners who built their successful yoga businesses from the ground up. Your Yoga Business gives you the chance to learn exactly what it takes to build real and sustainable growth as a yoga business owner—without having to learn everything the hard way. In this one-of-a-kind resource, renowned yoga business expert Ava Taylor shares her insights and real-life experiences to give you an honest look at what it really takes to thrive in today’s environment. Learn what works—and what doesn’t—and apply the insights to your own business and philosophy. You’ll find “homework activities” in each chapter, supplemented with more than 45 downloadable and customizable business forms available online, to guide you through the process of reimagining your business by envisioning your dreams, telling your story, and crafting your visual identity; defining your goods and services such as types of sessions, workshops, trainings, immersions, retreats, and products and merchandise; building a business plan by clarifying your dreams and setting your goals; refining your message by mastering consistent and courageous marketing; implementing your plan by creating connections and identifying strategies; and getting it done by knowing how to be the boss you need to be. Create the business you’ve always dreamed of with Your Yoga Business. It is your road map to success.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all print books.Trade Review“Your Yoga Business cuts through the noise and confusion around spirituality and business, showing a path where they can be mutually supportive. Ava lays a path to build a business for good while living a yogic lifestyle. The book is a go-to guide for anyone who is bringing yoga into the world. Step by step, she walks you through all you need to know to make your vision for a more beautiful world a reality. It doesn’t matter if you are starting from ground zero or already an established yoga entrepreneur—there is something here for everyone.”—Robert Mulhall, CEO of Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health“There is no one in the wellness industry like Ava Taylor—a true pioneer, visionary, and tenacious entrepreneur. Her work in the space has revolutionized the wellness conversation, helping to take what was once seen as a scattered talent marketplace into systems of organization, with true support for yogis and wellness professionals. I am so fortunate to have worked with Ava; her heart has always been in the work fully, and she prioritizes the most important balance in business: relationships first and results a close second. I’m excited for the world to learn from her and indulge in this read.”—Britton Darby, Global Marketing Lead for lululemon and Founder of earth + water wellbeingTable of ContentsPart I. Imagine Your BusinessChapter 1. Envision Your DreamsChapter 2. Tell Your StoryChapter 3. Craft Your Visual IdentityPart II. Define Your Goods and ServicesChapter 4. Explore Business TypesChapter 5. One-to-One and Group SessionsChapter 6. Workshops, Trainings, Immersions, and RetreatsChapter 7. Virtual OfferingsChapter 8. Menu of ServicesChapter 9. Products and MerchandisePart III. Build Your Business PlanChapter 10. Assess Your Existing BusinessChapter 11. Set GoalsChapter 12. Connect Your ContentPart IV. Refine Your MessageChapter 13. Grassroots MarketingChapter 14. Digital and Social Media MarketingChapter 15. Event MarketingChapter 16. Your Marketing SchedulePart V. Work Your PlanChapter 17. Create ConnectionsChapter 18. Identify StrategiesPart VI. Get It DoneChapter 19. Master the Big FourChapter 20. Act Like a Boss Epilogue Appendix: Your Yoga Business Road Map

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Book SynopsisYou train your body for peak conditioning. You train your mind for mental toughness. Now train your breathing patterns to achieve your ultimate athletic potential.In Breathe, Focus, Excel, Harvey Martin—breathing coach for top athletes and teams in the MLB, NHL, and NFL—explains the science behind breath work, how breathing affects various systems of the body, and why changing how you breathe can help you change your game.Like any skill, breathing is a fundamental movement pattern that requires training to achieve mastery. Breathe, Focus, Excel guides you through breathing exercises that will expand the rib cage, protect the spine, and strengthen the pelvic floor. More importantly, each exercise is designed to help you improve performance: Generate more power Move with greater efficiency and ease Expedite recovery Improve aerobic capacity Enhance decision-making and focus in competition Reduce anxiety in high-stress, competitive situations Breathe, Focus, Excel draws the connection between how you breathe and how you perform. Applicable to any sport, the invaluable instruction and real examples lead you to more efficient and effective breathing that will unlock your full performance potential.Earn continuing education credits! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately, or as part of a package that includes both the book and the exam.Trade Review“Harvey and I have formed a bond, with a common interest in breathing and its importance in our lives. A healthy and happy life is something we all deserve. The tools and systems presented by Harvey in Breathe, Focus, Excel will help you reach deeper levels and will guide you toward a sustainable lifestyle and performance.”—Darin Olien, Producer and Costar of Emmy Award Winning Netflix Docuseries Down to Earth“We look at athletes in awe because they show us, on a public stage, the maximum potential of human capability. You may wonder, 'How do they do it?' Most athletes will tell you it’s about fundamentals—about doing the simplest things really well and doing them consistently. What is more foundational than our breath? You can use it to achieve peak performance, to find inner peace, and to maximize your memory, presence, sleep, recovery, and so on—all by putting extra emphasis on something you already do thousands of time each day. I speak from experience when I say there is no better teacher at breath than Harvey Martin.”—Jake Butt, Football Analyst for the Big Ten Network and Former Tight End for the Denver Broncos“Take a deep breath. With Breathe, Focus, Excel, you’re about to embark on an adventure through the laws of nature and begin to understand that you have all the power in the world to make yourself feel good and perform at your highest level in life—one nasal breath at a time.”—Alyssa Nakken, Coach for the San Francisco Giants (MLB), first full-time female coach in MLB history"Harvey helped me learn how to use breathing techniques to conquer my fear of playing in cold weather. I was able to control my heart rate and breathing, and that elevated me to a higher level of on-field performance. When I'm out on the mound, my breath is a part of my pre-pitch routine every time. I'm very thankful for Harvey because without his involvement I don't think I'd be able to be on this wave I'm on now, where I'm able to play year after year and feel great about it."—Marcus Stroman, Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (MLB), MLB All-Star and Gold Glove winner“Harvey is one of those generational minds and teachers who shifts the paradigm of high performance in sports, peak performance, and recovery. His value to any person, team, or organization, and to society in general, is incomparable! He’s impacted my life on and off the field, just as he has with anyone he’s breathed alongside!”—Tyler Beede, Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)“I first started working with Harvey before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics; he helped me with heat acclimation, because the conditions in Japan were brutally hot. I learned several tools that gave me confidence in my first games. The sport of sailing is both mentally and physically demanding, so learning how to connect the two via breath has been key. The heat and cold training and the breath work were not only incredibly helpful to my performance but also a great way to add in something new and exciting to my regular training routine.”—Lara Dallman Weiss, U.S. Olympic Sailing Team“Working with Harvey since 2020 has been awesome. We go through a lot of ups and downs, stress, flights, time zone changes, lack of sleep, etc., and being more aware of my breath is an essential tool I wish I had a long time ago. Thanks, Harvey, for everything—always finish cold.”—Joc Pederson, San Francisco Giants Player and Two-Time MLB World Series Champion“After deciding that the effects of breath work were something I wanted to pursue, I’ve been able to incorporate it into my routine and have seen great improvements—physically and mentally—because of this tool. Working with Harvey has built a foundation of confidence within my performance, recovery, and mindset. I’ve been able to use different protocols, in and out of season, that have given me an even greater understanding of the benefit of breath. From working on controlling my breath in the sauna or in the weight room, I’ve been able to carry all these experiences onto the ice.”—James van Riemsdyk, Left Winger for the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) Table of ContentsPart I. Breath AwarenessChapter 1. Fundamentals of Breath AwarenessChapter 2. The Anatomy and Physiology of BreathingChapter 3. Athletic Performance and the BreathChapter 4. Emotions and the BreathPart II. Breathing ExercisesChapter 5. Exercises to Test and Measure the BreathChapter 6. Oxygenation ExercisesChapter 7. Strengthening ExercisesChapter 8. Recovery, Relaxation, and Emotional Regulation ExercisesChapter 9. Environmental Stress Exercises

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Book SynopsisDon’t waste your time doing workouts that leave large gaps in your strength or load you up with unnecessary, redundant exercises. Take a strategic approach to your workouts by using a proven system that trains strength through each joint’s true full range of motion.Even if you lift, you may still be missing something in your quest to get stronger. Optimal training does not involve training all the muscles; instead, it trains all the ranges (or zones) of each muscle. Many popular exercises work the same muscles the exact same way. Performing redundant exercises is a waste of your time.In Strength Zone Training, renowned personal trainer Nick Tumminello, who has become known as the trainer of trainers, shows you the following: How to build strength through the true full range of motion The redundant exercises you just don’t need to do The exercises to maximize upper body and lower body strength that are missing from your workout The angles most people don’t do exercises for but should The best exercises to include in your program to train each muscle group A better strategy to follow when choosing your exercises Beginner and advanced workout plans for any schedule You’ll find exercises addressing every area of the body, with details on how to perform the exercise as well as coaching tips. Select exercises are depicted with a hybrid of photo and art highlighting the movements, or zones, that provide a training stimulus. You will learn how to combine exercises within a workout in a smarter and more strategic way to collectively train through a full range of motion—resulting in not just an improvement in physique but also an improvement in performance and a reduction in injury risk.In addition to the exercises, you’ll find four chapters of easy-to-follow workout plans you can immediately use at the gym. You can select a fully comprehensive workout plan that is right for you, regardless of your training level or weekly schedule.Strength Zone Training is the blueprint for building muscle with a purpose, making it simple to create workout programs that eliminate exercise redundancy and use full range of motion so you can build a body that is all-around stronger and more durable. Choose your exercises and get ready to dominate!Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.Trade Review"Nick Tumminello is one of the best at using the science of exercise to develop practical training approaches. He has an astute ability to take complex topics and make them understandable for the masses."—Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, Author of Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy“Whether you are an individual looking to start an exercise program or improve your existing one, or you are a coach or trainer seeking to sharpen your tools of program design, Strength Zone Training’s fresh insights on exercise technique—especially full range of motion training—make it a go-to resource.”—Dan Dalrymple, CSCS, RSCC*E, MSCC, Two-Time NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year“Effort gets results. Smart effort gets maximum results. Coach Nick’s strategies in Strength Zone Training eliminate wasted effort and amplify results. That means faster progress, better performance, and the ability to keep it all going.”—Chris Shugart, Chief Content Officer at T-Nation.comTable of ContentsChapter 1. You Don’t Know What True Full Range of Motion MeansChapter 2. The New Rules of Full Range of MotionChapter 3. The Best Chest ExercisesChapter 4. The Best Lat ExercisesChapter 5. The Best Shoulder ExercisesChapter 6. The Best Trap ExercisesChapter 7. The Best Biceps ExercisesChapter 8. The Best Triceps ExercisesChapter 9. The Best Hamstrings ExercisesChapter 10. The Best Quadriceps ExercisesChapter 11. The Best Hip and Glute ExercisesChapter 12. The Best Calf ExercisesChapter 13. The Best Core ExercisesChapter 14. Beginner Workout ProgramChapter 15. Programs for Two or Three Workouts per Week Chapter 16. Programs for Four Workouts per WeekChapter 17. Programs for Five or Six Workouts per Week Chapter 18. The Most Effective Muscle-Building Strategies

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Book SynopsisStay strong and feel great as you move through the decades of your life with Age Strong: A Woman’s Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40! Internationally renowned personal trainer Rachel Cosgrove will help you increase metabolism, lose body fat, decrease osteoporosis risk, boost stamina, and increase self-confidence as you move toward and through menopause. With Age Strong you’ll get pumped about setting goals, eliminating excuses, and meeting the aging process head on. Read about real clients of the author and how they built muscle and confidence through strength training. Get detailed instructions, accompanied by full-color photos, on how to safely perform 73 traditional strength exercises and 41 mobility and warm-up movements that will help strengthen your core, lower body, and upper body and help you develop power. Follow the step-by-step plan that’s worked for hundreds of women who have maintained their athleticism in th

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Book SynopsisGood nutrition is an important facet of good health, and good nutrition is even more important for runners. Whether a person is running a 5-minute mile or a 15-minute mile, their body needs the right fuel for performance, recovery, and overall health. In Run. Walk. Eat., runners will have the best nutritional guidelines to eat for training and performance. Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway and registered dietitian nutritionist Carissa Galloway break down nutrition to provide readers with simple changes that not only improve performance, but also lead to lifelong eating habits. They provide a nutrition education that puts the runner in charge of their food choices to train harder, perform better, and recover faster. For those runners with additional weight-loss goals, the authors provide weight-loss strategies. Also included are meal plans, shopping lists, and 21 recipes. This nutrition guide is meant to accompany Jeff Galloway’s proven Run Walk Run® method and can be incorporated into any run-walk-run training program.

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Book SynopsisAll Your Questions Answered On How To Homeschool Your ChildWe all want the best possible education for our children! Most parents starting out homeschooling want to know the best methods, and how to avoid making classic mistakes. The pitfalls can be many.Miguel Varella-Cid examines and answers the most commonly asked questions from new homeschooling parents, so you'll have the needed knowledge and confidence to make amazing progress.Using many examples from the methods they've used to attain excellence with their own kids, Miguel explains how to make learning a continuous journey of fun, wisdom and enchantment, whilst facilitating your child's passions.

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Book SynopsisBe guided and inspired by the world's richest and most powerful people with this creative set of oracle cards. Need to get your cash flow moving? Angela Merkel's guidance is at hand. Stuck in your search for the next big idea? Steve Jobs might have your answer. Pick a card and let 50 gurus of material success guide you through any life, career, and business dilemma.Meet the Oracles:•⊂Beyoncé•⊂ Michael Bloomberg•⊂ Deepak Chopra•⊂ Ellen DeGeneres•⊂ Walt Disney•⊂ Bill Gates•⊂ Arianna Huffington•⊂ Kim Kardashian WestDiscover the other card decks in the Oracles series, including the bestselling Art Oracles, Fashion Oracles, Love Oracles, and Music Oracles.

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Book SynopsisThis humorous, heartwarming memoir follows a wife and mother's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she comes out as a lesbian in her late 30s.Jill had a happy, healthy 20-year relationship with her college sweetheart, two wonderful kids, and rescue cat from the Humane Society. They lived in a nice suburban home with a white picket fence and owned a small bar that was rated one of the “Best Mom & Pop” businesses in Tampa Bay. From the outside, everything looked perfect.Perfectly Queer takes the reader on Jillian Abby's poignant and painfully funny rollercoaster of self-discovery as she identifies and eventually accepts herself as a lesbian just before her 40th birthday. Living her new truth means leaving behind a life that, by societal standards, is nearly perfect.This is a story for anyone who is hiding a piece of themselves and wants to know if it’s safe to be revealed. It’s for the parent who must choose between their own happiness and the stability of their family, wondering if prioritizing themselves is selfish. It’s for the person potentially facing a major life upheaval filled with unknowns in the future who is seeking reassurance that everything will work out just fine. It’s a story of hope and inspiration to those who are starting or are in the middle of their journey, and an affirmation to those who have been through it to stand proudly on the other side.

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