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Book SynopsisLearn how to change your life by using the power of positive thinking. Follow the steps described in these 101 true stories about using the Power of Positive!Positive thinking is a powerful tool, one that can make you healthier, happier, and more successful. You can use the power of positive thinking to improve your life and relationships, overcome challenges, and lead a productive life with purpose. This book can start you on the path to a new you. You’ll read chapters with inspiring personal stories and tips about: the power of liking yourself and realizing you might have been your own worst enemy the power of attitude adjustments, from changing your words to changing your behavior the power of persevering and overcoming challenges the power of relaxing and learning not to “sweat the small stuff” the power of gratitude and counting your blessings the power of giving and having a more meaningful, purpose-driven life the power of dreaming and believing in yourself the power of challenging yourself and doing difficult or scary things the power of self-improvement and taking control of your life the power of watching role models and learning from their example the power of changing your thoughts through deliberate practice

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Best Book Award for Psychology and Mental Health and Finalist for Best New Non-Fiction Book of the Year by Best Book Awards Winner of the International Book Award for Self Help and Relationships Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by personal challenges, need more joy and serenity, or simply wonder what happens in therapy, step inside Tuya Pearl’s office to experience the transformational process. With keys and a professional therapist to guide you, you’ll unlock your story with clarity that will astound, heal, and set you free. Participate in sessions that get to the source of anxiety, depression, compulsions, self-doubt, and other emotional issues—listening to others’ real-life stories and telling your own—with prompts to inspire and awaken you. From the privacy of a confidential read, and with the perspective of both client and healer, Tell Me Your Story moves you through the stages of therapy—from the initial phone call to the final goodbye—connecting body, mind, and spirit with inner wisdom to reclaim and enjoy your most authentic life.Trade Review2018 Readers' Favorites Book Awards Finalist in Non-Fiction—Relationships “A masterful example of quality writing and storytelling. A tremendous achievement in the world of self-help and psychology.” —PsychCentral Book Review “...If healing and hope are what you seek, then look no further. This will be for you a transformative read.” —Curt Thompson, MD, author of Anatomy of the Soul and The Soul of Shame “In her engaging book, Pearl walks readers step by step into a therapy session, encouraging the reader to get comfortable. Pearl’s written voice is gentle and calming, grounded in her own healing as she invites readers to consider taking a risk on face-to-face therapy as a primary door to change. You’ll love the list of rewards for awakening, healing, and being freed. Symptoms of Inner Peace: Loss of interest in conflict, loss of ability to worry, and frequent episodes of appreciation. Paperback: $16.95. Healing from the past: Priceless.” —Allyson Gracie, Retailing Insight “Whether you are a clinician, a client, or just interested in becoming unstuck, Tuya has provided a powerful resource to connect our past with our present and move forward through the different stages of the therapy process and therapeutic relationship. You feel like you are an observer in the room, a client in the session, and at times able to be the healer as well. Throughout the book, Tell Me Your Story gifts the reader with insight into professional and personal development, and the read is a rewarding journey.” —The Therapist

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Book SynopsisTo honor her mother's deathbed advice to head off breast cancer to “be there” for her boys, Krista Hammerbacher Haapala chose to trade healthy breasts for longevity and peace of mind. In Body 2.0, Haapala chronicles the personal research, medical process, bodily changes, and the emotional toll involved in the more than two-year odyssey of what she referred to as her “Body 2.0 vision quest.” Through it all, Haapala shares her insights for living awake during even the darkest times, and captures the raw ebbs and flows she and her family experience in the face of her wrenching decision. She takes on body image, the sexualization of breast cancer, motherhood, and maternal relationships, as well as how to sustain an intimate, loving partnership. An unflinching, irreverent take on preventative double mastectomy, Body 2.0 is a guide to reframing adversity, finding inspiration, and shaping your own life.Trade Review"A little transcendentalist, a little bit rock and roll, Haapala made her decision and stuck with it…Recommended for most patient health collections.” —Library Journal "Body 2.0 is a touching exploration of body image, motherhood, and the sexualization of breasts and breast cancer.” —Bustle, "12 Memoirs by Badass Women to Add to Your Wishlist in Fall 2016” "From redefining her body image to sustaining a steamy intimate relationship in the face of health drama, the scenes of this moving memoir will reawaken every woman’s soul to the power of existence and stir a yearning to hold on to it forever." —Working Mother Magazine "This emotionally raw memoir captures the authentic the struggle between physical health and the mental strain of bravely choosing a preventative double mastectomy, redefining sexiness, and overcoming society's dangerously shallow dogmas of what it means to be beautiful.” —YourTango, "10 Fall Memoirs That Will Make You Believe In Love Again” “A courageous and passionate diary of transformation. Anyone facing medical trauma will find resilience in this first-person account of what it means to be a mother, a partner, and a fully embodied woman in the face of body-altering surgery.” —Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, author of Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy “In Body 2.0, Krista reaches out, grabs a hold of the reader’s hand, and walks you through her transformative journey in which she faces her fear, pain, loss, anger, and grief with exceptional honesty and courage. Witnessing Krista allow the power of love, joy, gratitude, and hope become her ultimate guides will inspire every reader to trust your own power and be brave in your decisions, and honor yourself, your body, and your spirit, each and every day.” —Julie Burton, author of The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being, JulieBburton.com “Author Krista Haapala beautifully documents her emotional trajectory, along with her physical journey, through a major medical procedure in the wake of grieving, and learning from, her mother's death. She explores what it means to be a wife, mother and, most of all, herself: a woman intent on making the best choices possible for her present and her future. In the process, she challenges much of the conventional wisdom about breast cancer as she makes pro-active decisions and comes to know her body and mind more intimately. Body 2.0 is a heartfelt memoir that will speak to anyone who cares about those touched by breast cancer.” —Rachel Kramer Bussel, editor, Best Women's Erotica of the Year series “Books can be life-altering. Fewer are life-saving. This book offers the gift of both . . . you can’t help but feel intoxicated with the power of her journey and her vulnerability and relate it to your own. With her passion for debunking myths, exposing culture, and sharing her deepest truth, Krista challenges her inner critic and limits, and welcomes you to consider your own. This book will be at finger’s reach in my therapy practice for all women experiencing a cancer diagnosis, seeking a prophylactic approach to their health choices or body image dissonance, and couples who probably could never imagine that a medical crisis could ever bring them closer.” —Jennifer A. Wiessner, LCSW, AASECT Sex Therapist “Although inspired by her body and her mastectomy, Body 2.0 is about the journey to find power in both. Krista, by sharing her path, gives us permission to explore our own feelings, and make our own decisions about or bodies, and our future. It's not about choosing life, it's about choosing to live. As one who coaches both the minds and bodies of people all day long, this book, with its mixture of prose and poetry, will be a great tool.” —Alyssa Royse, Life and Body Coach, Seattle, WA “Body 2.0 is an inspirational memoir about breast cancer that is full of beauty and honesty while facing doubt, denial, and control head on. A woman consciously making a challenging decision to cut breast cancer off at the pass and sharing her experiences along the way, Krista's unending positivity and strength shines throughout.” —Lanae St. John, DHS, ACS, TheMamaSutra.net

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Book SynopsisThe Magic of Memoir is a memoirist’s companion for when the going gets tough. Editors Linda Joy Myers and Brooke Warner have taught and coached hundreds of memoirists to the completion of their memoirs, and they know that the journey is fraught with belittling messages from both the inner critic and naysayers, voices that make it hard to stay on course with the writing and completion of a book. In The Magic of Memoir, 38 writers share their hard-won wisdom, stories, and writing tips. Included are Myers's and Warner's interviews with best-selling and widely renown memoirists Mary Karr, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Azar Nafisi, Dani Shapiro, Margo Jefferson, Raquel Cepeda, Jessica Valenti, Daisy Hernández, Mark Matousek, and Sue William Silverman. This collection has something for anyone who's on the journey or about to embark on it. If you're looking for inspiration, The Magic of Memoir will be a valuable companion. Contributors include: Jill Kandel, Eanlai Cronin, Peter Gibb, Lynette Charity, Lynette Charity, Roseann M. Bozzone, Carol E. Anderson, Bella Mahaya Carter, Krishan Bedi, Sarah Conover, Leza Lowitz, Nadine Kenney Johnstone, Lynette Benton, Kelly Kittel, Robert W. Finertie, Rita M. Gardner, Robert Hammond, Marina Aris, LaDonna Harrison, Jill Smolowe, Alison Dale, Vanya Erickson, Sonvy Sammons, Laurie Prim, Ashley Espinoza, Jing Li, Nancy Chadwick-Burke, Dhana Musil, Crystal-Lee Quibell, Apryl Schwab, Irene Sardanis, Jude Walsh, Fran Simone, Rosalyn Kaplus, Rosie Sorenson, Rosie Sorenson, Jerry Waxler, and Ruthie Stender.

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Book SynopsisIn a society that deeply values productivity, speed, and external rewards, we often find ourselves with less of what we really long for: space, clarity, connection with others, and a sense of well-being. Our attempts to improve our lives and bottom lines by adding more to our calendars, expanding our to-do lists, and constantly being plugged in to technology is backfiring. Instead of getting more done, our minds are spinning, leaving us stressed, disconnected, and unable to focus. Drop In challenges our assumptions about the effectiveness of our busy lives and offers a compelling alternative approach to living and leading by inviting people to “drop in” to the present moment. Deepening our awareness of the present moment, asserts Sara Harvey Yao, is the most efficient and sustainable way to navigate the complexities of work and life and to access our clarity, connection, and courage so we can lead your life more powerfully. Full of practical tools, Drop In will help busy professionals get out of the spin cycle of their minds—and tune in to their already-existing wisdom and clarity that resides within all of us.Trade Review“Drop In is a potent and practical guide for the journey of turning inward, but there is an even more powerful aspect to this book. Sara Harvey Yao warmly and continually points the reader to foundational truths about the human experience and offers perspectives that have the potential to radically and positively shift your orientation to leadership and life.” —Cy Wakeman, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Reality Based Leadership “Drop In is a beautiful book with a tremendous amount of insight and inspiration. Sara has captured beautifully, that 'presence' is indeed who and what we are, not a tool or something to acquire. It is our birthright, whether we are aware of it moment by moment, or not. Drop In is a wonderful guide on the journey of a lifetime.” —Maria Gonzalez, President, Argonauta Consulting Inc., and Best-Selling Author of Mindful Leadership: The 9 Ways to Self-Awareness, Transforming Yourself and Inspiring Others “Sara Harvey Yao builds on the powerful premise of her first breakthrough book, Get Present to guide readers in creating a proactive presence--a state of enlightened awareness, wholeness, energy, courage, clarity choice, connection, and potent possibility. This book should be required reading in all leadership development courses. So, read this book, and gift it to others.” —Bob Anderson and Bill Adams, coauthors of Mastering Leadership and cofounders of The Leadership Circle “Drop In explains why being fully present is so hard but at the same time why it is so crucial for leadership. Author Sara Harvey Yao offers compelling perspectives, tools and stories to help guide the reader on their personal journey. The wisdom is both tangible and lofty enough to stretch your assumptions about how to live a purposeful life.” —Christian Cocks, President, Wizards of the Coast “Mindfulness is a vital component for a leader's effectiveness and Drop In takes you on a rich and sometimes edgy journey towards deepening your mindful awareness. It’s clear Sara walks her talk through her compelling personal and client stories that help make this book feel not only accessible, but incredibly useful.” —Tasha Eurich, New York Times best-selling Author, Bankable Leadership “In a time of digital platforms and information worship it seems we have lost something. Drop In gives us not only the missing human component, but she also kindly allows us access to her inner wrestling match with that missing link, Presence. The first leg of the developmental journey to awakening is that of authenticity. Presence is simply the essence of an authentically rooted and aware individual. Sara, in her work, has given us a pointer to that destination.” —Alan Shelton, author of Awakened Leadership: Beyond Self-Mastery “Whether you are a stay at home parent or work full-time, the rigors of our daily lives can be overwhelming. Drop In is a powerful guide for anyone struggling for balance and presence. This book simultaneously challenges your foundational patterns while supportively opening your eyes to a simpler and more sustainable path forward rooted in present moment awareness. Sara Harvey Yao brings an inimitable authenticity to her writing through tangible examples we can all relate to in both our personal and professional lives.” —Jeana Jorgensen, General Manager, Microsoft Corporation “In a society that values doing over being, sound over silence, Drop In is a breath of fresh air. It provides an insightful, practical framework to reconnect with our inner wisdom, based on neuroscience, Yao’s work with clients, and her own personal experiences. Yao’s message is compassionate, smart, and relatable. In the end, we learn that being is the most important thing we can ever do.” —Beth Buelow, PCC, author, The Introvert Entrepreneur: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms “Drop In is a must read book for leaders and those who aspire to lead. The ideas on these pages are profound, transformational and relevant, and will have you asking, ‘Why didn’t someone show me this before?’” —Bret Neely, Executive Vice President, Greenpoint Technologies

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Book SynopsisThis story begins with an ending: the day Maureen Muldoon realized the devastating fact that her husband was having an affair—and leaving her for Miss Universe. Miss freaking Universe! How does this even happen? An intimate examination of Muldoon’s unraveling in the face of this betrayal, A Spiritual Vixen’s Guide to An Unapologetic Life takes a fresh, funny and fearless look at loss, denial, anger, grace, and liberation. Muldoon reveals the strength that comes from facing one’s fears, the humor that arrives in the darkest hours, and the miracles that happen when you least expect them in this grand tapestry of tales from the dark side. Ultimately, with wit and wisdom, she walks herself out of hell in a pair of sexy stilettos and manages to do what the all the king’s horses and all the king’s men could not: she puts herself back together. And in doing so, she comes to find more beauty and strength in the fractured places than anyone would have ever imagined.Trade Review"A self-help memoir about one woman overcoming a broken marriage and alcoholism to find spiritual fulfillment . . . The author also offers concrete, valuable examples of how the 'feminine Divine' can help turn trauma into spiritual wisdom, which should particularly appeal to fans of Louise Hay’s work. A sassy, colorful take on New-Age insights." —Kirkus Reviews "Muldoon delivers a valiant, generous story that gives women a fresh perspective on being savvy, sacred, and sexy. She shares a step-by-step blueprint for shedding old, worn out beliefs and embracing our authentic selves. This is girl power at its most inspired!" —Tammy Letherer author, The Buddha at My Table "Maureen reminds us to pay attention and follow the signs and signals of the Universe that lead us to the life of our dreams. To remember, even in the midst of the depths of despair, that endings are always beginnings, that we are writing our own stories in collaboration with the Divine Creator that lives within us, to never give up when the chips are down, because the Goddess will burn down our limited expectations and deliver something bigger, badder, and bolder than we could ever dream of ourselves." —Cathy Richardson, lead singer Jefferson Starship “It’s like two books in one: a ‘how-to’ instruction manual on how to connect with the Divine Feminine and become a strong and spiritual woman, as well as a beautifully written true story from whence Muldoon’s life lessons came. It’s a story that will pull you in, make you laugh and cry, and inspire you to follow Muldoon and become your best self!” —Bethany Rooney, television producer/director “Maureen Muldoon is a wonderful storyteller . . . she navigates her life with honesty and humor.” —Mindy Sterling, actress, Austin Powers "This true story is about a woman whose husband leaves her for Miss Universe. Miss f*cking Universe. And I thought I had trust issues. Muldoon details her feelings of loss, anger, and denial in a funny and candid way, and her journey towards liberation is one you’ll be rooting for." —Betches, "5 Self-Help Books That Aren't Corny"

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Book SynopsisNegotiating collaboratively in your committed relationship is a new way to achieve individual and marital goals, to resolve differences equitably, to manage conflicts, to create and sustain a satisfying sex life, to figure out where you stand on fidelity, to think about having and caring for kids, and to have committed careers and a satisfying family life. Negotiating collaboratively supports you and your partner seeing yourselves simultaneously as individuals and as a couple—enhances the sense of “being in this together” while also having individual life plans. Negotiating collaboratively supports valuing each other as individuals before seeing each other as husband and wife, and allows modern couples to challenge old gender trappings that can undermine the achievement of balance in a committed relationship. Straightforward and accessible, A Marriage of Equals offers couples a road map for how to negotiate collaboratively around the most essential aspects of a committed relationship—and, in doing so, create the equitable marriage they long for.Trade ReviewIncluded in BookBub's "10 Books That Could Actually Improve Your Life" and Parade's "10 Books That Will Help Declutter Your Entire Life, Marie Kondo-Style "ThirdPath Institute works with couples who aspire to create A Marriage of Equal. This book will now become the resource I strongly recommend to help them achieve their goals. In a world with very little guidance, and lots of obstacles, Catherine Aponte provides straight-forward advice to help couples stay on track to creating healthy and happy relationships. First describing the beauty and strength of collaborative negotiation, then explaining how conflict often escalates to self-protective strategies that derail creative problem solving, A Marriage of Equals then outlines a number of antidotes to avoid this problem. Thank you, Dr. Aponte for creating such an important resource for couples who are looking for a new and better way to live happily every after." —Jessica DeGroot, Founder and President, The Third Path Institute (www.thirdpath.org) “What a pleasure to find such an insightful, helpful, and realistic discussion of what it means to have an equal marriage and what it takes to create one. If you are seeking an egalitarian partnership and a set of concrete strategies to achieve it, this is the book to read.” —Kathleen Gerson, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Collegiate Professor of Arts and Science at New York University, and author of An Unfinished Revolution: How a New Generation is Reshaping Family, Work, and Gender in America “A Marriage of Equals does what no other book available does—speak to today’s heterosexual couples who want to have an egalitarian marriage. In clear and respectful language, Catherine Aponte walks men and women through having thoughtful conversations that address gendered expectations and stereotypes that still plague couples no matter how much they want to live differently, and gives them the tools to make that happen.” —Vicki Larson, award-winning journalist and co-author of The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels “Based on decades of clinical practice and supervision, [Aponte] has written a wise book that is theoretically sound (neo-cognitive and interpersonal), with fresh insights on sex and monogamy. As a practicing psychologist who specializes in couples, I will enthusiastically recommend this accessible, compelling and relevant book to any couple—especially young couples!” —Scott Salathe, Psy.D., Salathe Behavior Health, Individual and Couples Therapy, Clinical Faculty School of Professional Psychology, Spalding University, Louisville, Ky. “I loved the Takeaways at the end of each chapter and wish every self-help style book did this. You discuss many different points that can strengthen a marriage. I liked the idea of collaborative negotiation and how positively it can impact all marriages. Couples do need to recognize that to flourish as a couple, they need to flourish as individuals. This book made me realize how critical self-reflection is, the importance of identifying insecurities and working through them, and how we need understand each other’s concerns.” —Greg W., Construction Company Project Manager, lives in Louisville, Kentucky. “Dr. Aponte’s ‘collaborative negotiation’ approach has the potential to really shift dialogues and dynamics in couples just beginning their partnerships, as well as help ‘seasoned’ couples who are stuck in conflict. The book is a challenge to all of us to not let societally proscribed gender roles dictate our expectations of ourselves and our partners in marriage. In short, this book answers the question about how to create a more equitable, just society related to gender. Her work gives me hope that such societal change is possible. She has certainly impacted how I think about and engage in marriage, and I trust everyone who reads her book will be impacted as well. I would recommend the book to couples considering marriage, those wishing to enhance their marriage, as well as to therapists who work with couples in distress and academicians who are teaching the next generation of therapists how to do couples work.” —Brenda Futrell Nash, Ph.D. Director of Clinical Training, School of Professional Psychology, Spalding University, Louisville, KY.

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Book SynopsisWhere Have I Been All My Life? is a compelling memoir recounting one woman’s journey through grief and a profound feeling of unworthiness to wholeness and healing. It begins with the chillingly sudden death of Rice’s mother, and is followed by her foray into the center of mourning. With wisdom, grace, and humor, Rice recounts the grief games she plays in an effort to resurrect her mother; her efforts to get her therapist, who she falls desperately in love with, to run away with her; and the transformation of her husband from fantasy man to ordinary guy to superhero. In the process, she experiences aching revelations about her family and her past—and realizes what she must leave behind, and what she can carry forward with her.Trade Review“Inspired and enlightening…” —Forbes.com

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Book SynopsisFully refreshed to address modern issues, this popular essential guide helps kids build self-confidence and assert themselves. Using simple words and real-life examples, this book shows kids how to be assertive with other kids--and with adults. Kids will learn to feel better about themselves, stronger and more secure inside, and more in charge of their lives. They'll read about effective ways to deal with intense feelings and to build self-esteem and self-confidence. In addition, they'll learn strategies for building inner security to cope with powerlessness and uncertainty and discover ways of protecting themselves when using social media.Trade Review"A great resource for classroom exercises, as well as for any group that works with teens."--National Parenting Center "Provides the stepping-stones that lead to positive choices and self-confidence."--KLIATT National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval Parent Council(R) Selection "Sensible, inviting, never condescending or preachy. . . . A well-crafted book."--Voice of Youth Advocates

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