Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Da Capo Lifelong Books Pub Date: 10/14/14 $15.99 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

272 pages Psychology / Creative Ability 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 10.000 oz Wt

Mindfulness, 25th anniversary edition Ellen J. Langer

Chinese (Complex): Ecus Publishing House; Chinese (Simplified.): Cheersbooks; Italian: Corbaccio; Japanese: PHP Institute

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A classic in social psychology about the concept of mindfulness

In the years since it was first published, this influential book based on the highly innovative findings of social psychologist Dr. Ellen J. Langer and her team of researchers at Harvard made its mark for its unique concept of mindfulness, thoroughly adapted to contemporary life in the West. Langer's theory has been applied to a wide number of fields, including health, business, aging, prejudice, and learning. There is now a new psychological assessment based on her work (called the Langer Mindfulness Scale) as well as an institute in Mexico founded to apply the concepts of mindfulness to health and wellness. In her introduction to this 25th anniversary edition, Dr. Langer outlines some of these exciting applications and suggests those still to come.

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Author BioEllen Langer Ph.D. , Professor of Psychology at Harvard University,. is the author The Psychology of Control, Mindfulness, The Power of Mindful Learning, On Becoming an Artist and Counterclockwise. Here work has been translated into a dozen languages.She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and numerous awards including the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest of the American Psychological Association..

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Da Capo Lifelong Books Pub Date: 12/24/13 $24.99 Hardback / Cloth over boards

272 pages Business & Economics / Careers6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 16.500 oz Wt

Mastering the Art of Quitting Why It Matters in Life, Love, and Work Peg Streep, Alan Bernstein

UK: Little, Brown UK; Japanese: Hankyu; Korean: Chungrim Publishing; Chinese (Simplified): CITIC; Chinese (Complex); Rye Field Publishing; Russian: Popurri; Dutch: Contact.

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Mastering the Art of Quitting explores the "myth of persistence" and the fascinating psychology of why and how we sabotage ourselves by holding on to the familiar.

Find out why the happiest, most successful people have the ability both to persist and to quit. In a culture that perceives quitting as a last resort and urges us to hang in, Mastering the Art of Quitting tackles our tendencies to overanalyze, ruminate, and put a positive spin on goals that have outlived their usefulness. Bestselling author Peg Streep and psychotherapist Alan Bernstein demonstrate that persistence alone isn't always the answer. We also need to be able to quit to get the most out of life. They reveal simple truths that apply to goal setting and achievement in all areas of life, including love, relationships, and work:

l Quitting promotes growth and learning, as well as the ability to frame new goals. l Without the ability to give up, most people will end up in a discouraging loop. l The most satisfied people know when it's time to stop persisting and start quitting.

l Quitting is a healthy, adaptive response when a goal can't be reached.

Featuring compelling stories of people who successfully quit, along with helpful

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questionnaires and goal maps to guide you on the right path, Mastering the Art of Quitting allows you to evaluate whether your goals are working for or against you, and whether you need to rechart certain aspects of your life. When is it time to stop persisting and start quitting? Take a moment and answer the following questions. Just thinking about the answers will give you insight into your ability to quit artfully and restart your life.

l Do you believe that "winners never quit and quitters never win"? l How realistic are you when it comes to setting goals? l What matters more: staying the course or exploring new possibilities in life? l How much of your sense of self relies on other people's judgments? l Do you tend to hang in longer than you should, even when you're unhappy? l When you try something new, do you focus on the effort you have to put in or the possibility of failure?

l Are you a procrastinator or a delayer when it comes to getting things done? l How much do you worry about making a mistake? Do you second­guess yourself? l How hard is it for you to get over a setback?

Peg Streep was educated at the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, Author Bio

and is the author or coauthor of ten books, including Mean Mothers and the bestselling Necessary Journeys, with Dr. Nancy L. Snyderman. She is a blogger at PsychologyToday.com. She lives in New York. Alan B. Bernstein, LCSW, has written about careers and transitions (The Princeton Review's Guide to Your Career and Your Retirement, Your Way) and served on the faculty at New York Medical College and New York University's doctoral program in psychology. He lives in New York.

New York Times, 12/29/2013 "Shrewd, detailed, and exhortatory, their book breaks down obstacles to quitting, illustrated by exemplary stories of men and women who had the courage to gracefully quit jobs that did not satisfy them." InfoDad.com, 1/16/2014 "Well­managed quitting is a life skill worth learning, one that can free up our limited internal and external resources for better use elsewhere." Newsday 1/28/14 "Help[s] you decide when you've just got to let go." Psychology Today Blog, 3/2/14 "With the tools and thought process clearly laid out in this book, you may find yourself better equipped to know when to hold and whn (and how) to fold, and deal yourself a new hand." Protoview "The form of quitting referred to in the title…is not the explosive, impulsive sort, but is rather a more deliberate disengaging from unattainable goals…The book serves as a reader self­assessment and guide through the process of quitting and setting new goals." Bookworm Sez, 3/11/14 "Authors Streep and Bernstein embrace the kind of introspection that goes deeper than just the door­slamming kind of quit…This is for the kind of quitting that's long overdue, that isn't quite understood yet or that is acknowledged but not yet defined…Find Mastering the Art of Quitting and you might quit fretting."

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Hazelden Pub Date: 10/28/14 $14.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

200 pages Self­Help / Motivational & Inspirational 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H

Choosing a Good Life Lessons from People Who Have Found Their Place in the World Ali Berman

l Ali Berman is well­connected writer, film maker, and blogger with wide social media presence as editor of the popular "good gossip" site, Ecorazzi.com with millions of readers.

l Well­being/happiness books are currently a hot trend. l This titles goes even deeper than others with a combination of good storytelling and practical self­help coming out of exemplary people's experiences supported by research.

Discover the common approaches and qualities of those who, despite life's adversities, are at peace in the world­­and learn how you can be too.

Ever wonder why some people seem to be at peace despite the ups and downs daily life can bring, while others are restless even in seemingly ideal circumstances? In Choosing a Good Life, Alyson Berman explores what it means to be at peace with ourselves, our choices, and the world around us in all its glorious chaos. She takes us into the lives of people who, despite their vastly different talents, challenges, and interests, have achieved a deep sense of balance in and satisfaction with their lives. Stories include those of Holocaust survivor Emery Jacoby, who rose above anger and bitterness to reaffirm the good in himself and others, along with Sungrai Sohn, a violin prodigy and gifted teacher who lives in the shadow of a potentially fatal illness and many other inspiring life stories. Berman then pinpoints their common approaches and qualities to reveal how they have found contentment­and how we can too. With Choosing a Good Life you will have the tools and guidance to identify what you truly value, make use of the pain and trials of life to make you stronger, and set priorities to find more time and energy for the things that bring you satisfaction. Learn how to achieve something that eludes so many of us­the sense of purpose that comes with deep self­acceptance.

Ali Berman is the senior editor for the popular Ecorazzi.com, bringing attention to important social issues. She received her master of fine arts in fiction from Sarah Lawrence College and has been published in numerous journals. Ali lives in Yorktown Heights, NY.

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Da Capo Lifelong Books Pub Date: 7/1/14 $16.99 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

264 pages Psychology / Interpersonal Relations 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 10.500 oz Wt

The Power of Positive Confrontation The Skills You Need to Handle Conflicts at Work, at Home, Online, and in Life, completely revised and updated edition Barbara Pachter Completely revised step­by­step guide to tackling conflict­personal or professional­now includes an updated section on navigating sticky situations online.

When slighted, misunderstood, cut in front of, annoyed, taken advantage of, or treated rudely, most people avoid their bosses, ignore coworkers, change hairdressers, complain to friends, pound their fists, or rant on social media. They often miss the most positive, effective alternative of all: confronting positively. Now, for everyone who was never taught or never realized that between "bully" and "wimp" is a range of behavior that is positive, dignified, and effective for dealing with life's bothersome situations, there is The Power of Positive Confrontation. This book teaches you the vital skills you need to confront others, communicate effectively, and live a more conflict­free life. In this updated edition, communications expert Barbara Pachter shares a practical, step­by­step guide to tackling conflicts in

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any situation, including a new section on navigating sticky situations online. The Power of Positive Confrontation reveals: The consequences of not confronting or of confronting negatively How to accurately assess what is bothering you and why Three essential steps of polite and powerful confrontation Vital verbal and nonverbal skills that make or break communication, including common language pitfalls Strategies for assertive communication, whether face to face, in writing, by phone, or online

Barbara Pachter is an internationally renowned business etiquette and communications speaker and coach, and adjunct faculty in the School of Business at Rutgers University. She has delivered over 2,100 seminars throughout the world. The author of ten books, including The Essentials of Business Etiquette and New Rules @ Work, Barbara Pachter lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. pachter.com @barbarapachter Susan Magee is an assistant professor of communications and the author of several nonfiction books. She lives in Philadelphia.

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Seal Press Pub Date: 9/23/14 $16.00 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

256 pages Self­Help / Personal Growth 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H

Better than Perfect 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love Elizabeth Lombardo

• Lombardo has an enormous media platform­she's frequently featured on TV shows like The Dr. Oz Show, Steve Harvey, Fox & Friends, Fox News, ABC News, and more­and she's The Today Show's go­to expert for issues related to mental health

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• Her writing has been in major magazines across the US, from USA Today to The Wall Street Journal to O, the Oprah Magazine, and she has a monthly column in Better Homes and Gardens called 'The Good Kid Project' • Lombardo is the spokesperson for Weight Watchers' Simple Start program, and has discussions of additional campaigns in the works­she plans to work with Weight Watchers to do curriculum development for the regular program, as well as another program for people with Type 2 diabetes • The author is arranging to speak at Deloitte University­for both training of all new employees and curriculum development • Met with Candi Carter (Oprah's previous producer) about the Better than Perfect movement to discuss planning and financing a huge social media/media/speaking campaign • Four­time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal called Lombardo his "head coach for happiness" • Lombardo can easily promote the book via social media as well (with more than 15,600 followers on Twitter)

Perfectionists exist in every walk of life. While outwardly they appear to be very accomplished, they are often unhappy and unfulfilled. Perfectionists strive toward unattainable goals, and their behaviors can wreak havoc on both their physical health and their psychological well­being. Timely and transformative, Better than Perfect by Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo offers step­by­step instructions for perfectionists to find balance and freedom. The book defines perfectionism in easy­to­understand terms, offers simple assessment tools, and shares case studies of Lombardo's patients to highlight the condition. Also included are practical exercises and suggestions for behavioral changes, including seven ways to overcome perfectionism that range from choosing passion over perfection to remembering you're more than what you do. With the ultimate goal of helping readers achieve happiness and prosperity without the stress of making sure things are "perfect," Better than Perfect is a fundamental guide for all perfectionists seeking new, fulfilled, and empowered lives.

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo started her professional career as a physical therapist after getting her master's degree at Duke University. It was then that she realized that every goal we have­whether it is related to our bodies, relationships, jobs, or lives­requires a significant mental edge in order to achieve it. In her quest to help people actualize their dreams, Lombardo went back to school to get her PhD in clinical psychology. Wanting to help people "before they need a couch," she now coaches, consults, and speaks to groups about how to achieve their desired results. Lombardo is a highly sought­after speaker and media consultant who has been honored by giving a prestigious TEDx talk. She is frequently interviewed by today's top media outlets, including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Money magazine, Health, USA Today,

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MSNBC, CNN, and National Public Radio. She has made multiple appearances on The Today Show, has a monthly column in Better Homes & Gardens, and is a contributor to The Huffington Post. Lombardo is also the author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two children.

Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Hazelden Pub Date: 9/23/14 $14.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

200 pages Self­Help / Anxieties & Phobias5.380 in W | 8.380 in H

The Fear Reflex 5 Ways to Overcome It and Trust Your Imperfect Self Joseph Shrand, Leigh Devine

l Original I­Maximum model tested in clinical settings, emphasizes the best in people with a positive, affirming message

l Prominent author of two previous titles Outsmarting Anger and Manage Your Stress with strong professional and media credentials

l Provides the simple and clear evidence­based program to defeat your fears at the source using five concrete action steps.

Overcome underlying sources of fear and anxiety with the five proven techniques of Dr. Joseph Shrand's iMaximum Resiliency Model.

Some fears are genetically wired. Others begin in childhood or adolescence and may leave us feeling inadequate to face the dangerous unknown. Dr. Shrand, a leading expert on the psychology of fear, teaches us how to use the rational parts of our brain to change our perspective and respond rationally to fears as they present themselves. Shrand's iMaximum resiliency­based approach starts with the assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know at any given time. Using this mindset as a foundation, this model features five proven strategies to 1. find better ways to connect with others to reduce fear 2. transform fear into trust 3. explore our biological responses to fear 4. look at the role of social groups and society in fostering fear 5. examine the role of fear in our childhood and home life. By developing a radical self­acceptance that allows us to step back and question our fearful thoughts, we can confront and process them in healthier ways, leading to a better, more confident self.

Joseph Shrand, MD, is triple Board certified in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction medicine, is an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and is medical director of an intervention unit for high­risk teens at the High

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Point Treatment Centers. He is coauthor with Leigh Devine of Manage Your Stress. Dr. Shrand lives in Marshfield, MA Leigh Devine, MS, has a master of science from the Columbia School of Journalism and is a journalist, writer, and producer who has created several award winning educational and commercial programs and documentaries. Leigh lives in New York, NY

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Hazelden Pub Date: 10/29/13 $14.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

260 pages Business & Economics / Leadership 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 12.000 oz Wt

Becoming a Genuine Leader Succeed with Integrity by Exploring Your Past Marilyn Mason

l Among the business books out there, there's nothing that addresses workplace dysfunction from a psychological family system perspective that examines leadership styles in relationship to family history and roles

l Readers gain understanding in how to deal with their past, learned behavior to help turn shame­filled, dysfunctional behaviors that may be sabotaging productivity, reputation and individual success into new behaviors geared to a more genuine and authentic leadership style

l Author Marilyn Mason is an internationally recognized consultant and speaker, frequently working with Fortune 50 corporations, therefore having many high profile connections in both the corporate and social services worlds

l Marilyn also has a very active online presence: Website url: marilynmason.com; facebook: marilynmason; YouTube: themarilyn8; as well as twitter, LinkedIn and a forthcoming blog

l Becoming a Genuine Leader teaches that when in touch with their authenticity, leaders can apply their power to create a thriving, positive environment with clearly recognized cultural values

l This book takes some of the valuable concepts regarding shame resilience and authenticity made popular by Brene Brown in The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly and applies them to succeeding in the workplace

Becoming a Genuine Leader takes a fresh and interesting look at succeeding in corporate culture by helping people connect their formative life experiences with the way they lead in the workplace and manage misdirected behaviors in others.

Are politics your biggest stressor at work? Becoming a Genuine Leader will help you develop the skills and self­awareness to navigate the challenges of your work culture with integrity at your core. Most of us don't intend to operate with greed, cynicism, dishonesty, or passive aggression. Often we don't even realize that we are acting out. Other times we feel driven to these things by others' equally unsavory behaviors. But to become a truly impactful leader, we must get in touch with our authenticity and apply our power and privilege to engender positive cultural values. Just as our success at work can come from strengths our families have nurtured in us, all too often these assets can be eclipsed by the dysfunctional behaviors also born from our past. In Becoming a Genuine Leader, Marilyn Mason teaches us how to lead from within by understanding our past and changing the behaviors and communication styles that have compromised our integrity. She reveals that when we honestly look into our family culture and understand the impact of denying or hiding emotions, essential changes in how we manage and work with colleagues will take place. As personal insight results in more open interaction and cooperation, both rising and established leaders can see a work environment come alive with greater trust and creativity.

President of Mason & Associates, LLC, and former University of Minnesota faculty member, Marilyn Mason is an internationally recognized consultant and speaker on executive leadership development and coaching. Her prior books include Facing Shame, Making Our Lives Our Own (Harper), and Seven Mountains: The Inner Climb to Commitment (Dutton). She resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

"Marilyn Mason's brilliant book Becoming a Genuine Leader will empower you. Starting by digging deeply into your life story and family history, she enables you to avoid derailing behaviors in order to flourish as your authentic self. I have learned a great deal from Marilyn, and so will you if you explore her wisdom and follow her counsel. You'll be very

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glad you did." ­­Bill George, professor at Harvard Business School and former chair and CEO of Medtronic "This book is filled with enormous empathy, heart­felt humanity, and deep wisdom. If you aspire to authentic leadership you need to read­­and heed­­this book." ­­Alan M. Webber Co­founder, Fast Company magazine "If you are like me, you are always trying to get better at what you do­­a better parent, a better spouse, a better leader. We read books, listen to webcasts, and go to seminars looking for 'authentic' solutions. You need to read Dr. Mason's book, as it gets to the heart of leadership and has real­life stories we can all learn from on our journey. I am honored to be included in Becoming a Genuine Leader and look forward to putting the insights I gain into practice. We are all learners, and we strive to achieve our highest calling and purpose; the more we learn, the better we lead, and this is a resource for success in all you do." ­­Jesse Fink, cofounder of Priceline.com, impact investor, and chairman of MissionPoint Capital Partners "This is the rare, sanity­saving book on leadership we've all been waiting for­­and the one that the world needs most. Beyond teaching us how to create a winning organization, Dr. Mason shows us how to create a winning self that we can bring to all our relationships. The moving and memorable stories alone are worth the price of admission, and Mason's visionary energy offers a timely guide to authentic leadership and a moral future. If you read just one book to become a great leader, make it this one." ­­Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., author of The Dance of Anger and Marriage Rules "Dr. Mason's psychological insights are stunning. She illuminates the passage to authentic leadership." ­­Gail Sheehy, author of Passages "Over a lifetime, Marilyn Mason has guided the great and small through the portals of personal discovery into wisdom and freedom. In this fascinating, readable, book she describes a path to genuine leadership." ­­Craig Barnes, author, lecturer, playwright and radio host

Self­help & Addiction Recover

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BenBella Books Pub Date: 5/20/14 $24.95 Hardback / Cloth over boards

240 pages Business & Economics / Careers5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 14.000 oz Wt

The Path Redefined Getting to the Top on Your Own Terms Lauren Maillian Bias

Success is not about climbing over colleagues or climbing the corporate ladder; it's about the ability to rise to your full potential and tackle challenges with enthusiasm. In today's career climate, you have to be innovative and ambitious and capitalize on your individual talents. The Path Redefined: Getting to the Top on Your Own Terms shows you how to achieve the highest levels of success and satisfaction in business and in life by tapping into the essence of what makes you unique. You can reach the pinnacle of your work and personal lives, faster and more independently than you ever imagined possible­on your own terms. In The Path Redefined, serial entrepreneur Lauren Maillian Bias shares the lessons and tactics that rocketed her to the top of three completely different fields­all before she reached the age of 30. Using her extensive experience as a successful business owner, venture capitalist, and startup advisor, Lauren explains in easy­to­understand terms how to reinvent yourself and plan for success, all while embracing failure but learning from your mistakes. Including advice and lessons from some of the nation's most successful entrepreneurs and business executives, The Path Redefined will become an indispensable tool to maximize your full potential without compromising who you truly are.

Lauren Maillian Bias is a serial entrepreneur, named by Essence magazine to the Class of 2013 African­American Shot Callers. She is the Founder and CEO of Luxury Market Branding, a strategic marketing company, and is a Founding Partner at Gen Y Capital Partners, an early stage venture firm focused on investments in mobile and consumer facing technology­enabled companies. At 19, Lauren founded a boutique winery that quickly became an internationally recognized award­winning wine brand, making her the youngest self­made winery owner in the country. She served as the Chief Operating Officer of the company from inception through the brand's acquisition in 2011. Lauren often speaks about entrepreneurship, female leadership, marketing, branding, business development, and early stage venture at various conferences and institutions including Harvard, Columbia University, Cornell, and the University of Virginia. She judges the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's (NFTE) business plan competition and the incoming classes of Start­Up Chile, an incubator program in support of entrepreneurship sponsored by the Chilean Government. Lauren is an active adviser to several startups and is a mentor to the Pipeline Fellowship and the Women Innovate Mobile Accelerator. Lauren's work has been featured in national media outlets including Forbes, American Express OPEN Forum, Fast Company, and Black Enterprise. In 2011, she was recognized at The White House by the Kauffman Foundation as an Empact100 Award honoree, the top 100 entrepreneurs under 30.

"The Path Redefined is an honest and candid overview of how Lauren has forged her brand and what it takes for a forward­looking individual to build success on their own terms. This book will inspire anyone from a college graduate just building their career to a seasoned executive seeking a passion pivot. It's important for entrepreneurs to build for their future every day, and with this book, Lauren has done just that. Brava!" ­Morin Oluwole, Business Lead to VP, Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook "Lauren's very frank steps to success mirror her road to prosperity: successes built on honesty, resilience, and hard work. She tells it like it is and leaves you with a clear path to go forward and tackle the challenges in front of you." ­Amanda Pouchot, cofounder of Levo League and contributing writer at Fortune.com "Readers beware­you are in for a shot of motivation that will compel you to create the

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successful life you deserve! The stories and advice offered within these pages will inspire and empower you to redefine, pursue, and achieve greater levels of success in your own life." ­Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA™, President and CEO of Francis Financial, Inc. "The Path Redefined is a great read for the entrepreneur in all of us. As applicable insights for the 20­something as the individual getting ready to launch that encore career." ­Matthew Harrington, Global COO of Edelman PR "The Path Redefined is a must­read for those looking to succeed on their own terms. Lauren, a true go­getter and successful entrepreneur, shares her own life experiences and valuable advice that are sure to motivate and inspire readers to go after their goals!" ­Eric Ripert, chef and co­owner of Le Bernardin

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BenBella Books Pub Date: 10/7/14 $24.95 Hardback / Cloth over boards

256 pages Business & Economics / Finance5.500 in W | 8.250 in H

Sacred Success A Course in Financial Miracles Barbara Stanny

Do you yearn for more, but can't quite put your finger on what that is? Do you strive for higher income, but at the same time sense there's more to success than making lots of money? Do you long to pursue your purpose in a meaningful and rewarding way? Even though you've already achieved a great deal, do you deeply desire, definitely deserve, and fully expect to reap even greater financial rewards­and want to ensure you handle those financial rewards knowledgeably and responsibly? Sacred Success is a groundbreaking paradigm shift that shows women a better way to achieve wealth and power: on your own terms. In her work with countless powerful, successful women over the last twenty years, bestselling author and financial educator Barbara Stanny found that most women's problems with money have little to do with money itself, but rather their fear of or ambivalence toward power. Instead of pushing women to pursue financial success in the traditional fashion, Sacred Success seeks to redefine power from a feminine perspective. You can be financially successful without sacrificing your soul or compromising your values. You can have more money, not as an end itself, but as a tool for making a difference and helping others. You can create wealth and exercise power by staying true to your feminine traits, authentic truths, and personal mission. The ultimate goal of Sacred Success isn't to "finish rich" (though that may be a desired outcome), but to achieve Greatness, which requires you to become the powerful force you were born to be. More than a financial guide, Sacred Success is a primer on power for women­a tutorial for taking charge of your life by taking charge of your finances, and not only growing

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your money but creating a deeper, richer, and more meaningful life. Best described as A Course in Miracles meets the Wall Street Journal, Sacred Success gives you a proven process that uniquely blends the practical, psychological, and spiritual work of wealth. The results may be nothing short of miraculous.

Barbara Stanny is the leading authority on women and money. Her mission: revolutionize women's relationship with money. As a bestselling author, sought­after speaker, workshop facilitator, and money/wealth coach, Barbara has helped millions take charge of their finances and their lives. Barbara's background in business, her years as a journalist, her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, her extensive research, and her own dramatic experience with money give her a unique and powerful perspective on women's financial issues. She has been featured on Good Morning America, The View, Extra, The O'Reilly Report, and

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many times on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, PBS, and NPR, as well as the New York Times, and USA Today. She is the author of Prince Charming Isn't Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money, Secrets of Six­Figure Women, Overcoming Underearning, and Finding a Financial Advisor You Can Trust. For more information on Barbara Stanny and her work please visit barbarastanny.com.

"Barbara Stanny teaches women how to achieve financial freedom­with heart, soul, love, and a commitment to leaving the world better than we found it. What a blessing!"

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­Lissa Rankin, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine "Barbara Stanny is a genius at articulating the steps a woman needs to take to step into a deeper level of power that has everything to do with higher service and nothing

to do with power over. Read this book and be transformed." ­Kate Northrup, bestselling author of Money: A Love Story "This groundbreaking book is about far more than money. It's a primer on creating wealth and wielding power as a woman." ­Marie Forleo, MarieForleo.com, founder of award­winning MarieTV "Sacred Success is like hot yoga for your money beliefs. Barbara Stanny's revelations will have you bending your limitations, and reaching for deeper meaning­where the gold is." ­Danielle LaPorte, author of The Desire Map and The Fire Starter Sessions "[Barbara's] journey has been fascinating and her book is well worth reading for anyone who wants to make a life, rather than just a living." ­Liz Pulliam Weston, a personal finance columnist and author of Deal with Your Debt "Sacred Success is absolutely phenomenal!! I couldn't stop reading. It is a tour de force and EXACTLY what every woman needs to know. This book is a winner on so many levels." ­Christiane Northrup, MD, author of the New York Times bestseller Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom "Sacred Success is for any woman who hungers for more. Not just to make more money, but to live a more meaningful life." ­Farnoosh Torabi, financial expert and author of When She Makes More: 10 Rules for Breadwinning Women "Only Barbara Stanny could write on the topic with this much insight and passion. If this book doesn't enable you to take a fresh look at your relationship with success, money, and wealth nothing ever will." ­Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office and Nice Girls Don't Get Rich "Ready to experience financial miracles? In Sacred Success, Barbara Stanny shows how taking control of your finances starts with honoring­and liberating­the authentic you. A truly transformational read!" ­Manisha Thakor, CEO of MoneyZen Wealth Management "Financial success doesn't require giving up your dreams or personal values. In Sacred Success, Barbara Stanny shows that genuine success starts with staying true to yourself and embracing your passions. " ­Marci Shimoff #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason, Love For No Reason, and Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul "If you're ready to take charge of your finances and realize your full potential, this is your book. Barbara Stanny's expertise is, well, right on the money." ­Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of Miracles Now "It's time for women to redefine power and success on our own terms. Let Barbara show you the way!" ­Amanda Steinberg, founder of DailyWorth.com

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Weinstein Books Pub Date: 1/28/14 $15.99 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

272 pages Social Science / Women's Studies 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 11.500 oz Wt

Feminine Lost Why Most Women are Male Jennifer Granger

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In the tradition of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, Feminine Lost explores how modern­day women have overdeveloped their masculine attributes, complicating their lives, relationships, and society.

Feminine Lost explores the premise that all human beings are constructed of two energies, one masculine and one feminine. With the rise of the feminist movement, many women have migrated to their masculine side, some to the extent of losing access to their feminine side altogether. As a consequence, men have found their way to their feminine side. This process has had huge consequences for relationships between men and women, often leaving them feeling unsatisfied within their relationships or lonely without one. Feminine Lost examines female archetypes ­ the Andro Woman, the Cougar, the Good Doer, and more ­ that have come to the fore since the feminist movement, pairing them with their masculine opposite, and looking at how the process of attraction functions under these circumstances. When the feminine principle breaks down, the ramifications are many. Feminine Lost breaks through the misunderstanding of what it means to be feminine; it is not an outward appearance but something far more significant.

Jennifer Granger is a talented and intuitive transformational coach and author who started her practice 14 years ago in Melbourne, Australia. Having worked as a corporate insider on four continents over a 20 year period before that, she taps into both her business acumen and deep spiritual awareness to connect with her clients and help them reach their full potential.Within her coaching practice, Jennifer works with successful individuals from a wide range of creative, corporate, and entrepreneurial backgrounds who seek deeper meaning in their lives and who wish to overcome blocks that may be keeping them from being fully happy and at peace. Her worldwide client base spans from Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles to Monaco, Singapore, and London, and all kinds of places in between.As women and men continued to seek her out for help in understanding the complexities of their personal, professional, and intimate relationships, Jennifer developed a truly unique theory of what makes people tick. Over the years, she began to see more and more of the same "types" emerging, as clients explained the challenges they faced each day at home and at work. Once Jennifer began to define men and women ever more clearly by their characteristics and actions, a new paradigm began to unfold, captured now in her ground­breaking 2014 book, Feminine Lost: Why Most Women are Male.

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Hundreds of Heads Books Pub Date: 10/27/06 $15.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

240 pages Social Science / Volunteer Work6.000 in W | 7.000 in H | 14.500 oz Wt

Be the Change! Change the World. Change Yourself Michelle Nunn, George H. W. Bush, Tom Brokaw, Davi... Be the Change celebrates the personal transformations of men and women who, by working to change the world, changed themselves. Featuring interviews with over 1,000 volunteers, from everyday people to business and community leaders to celebrities, the book combines hands­on advice on ways to get involved with enlightening real­life stories from those who did. Inspirational yet practical, it's the perfect companion for readers who want to stop daydreaming about a more fulfilling life and a better world and take action to do so. Includes forewords by President George H. W. Bush and Tom Brokaw

Be the Change celebrates the personal transformations of men and women who, by working to change the world, changed themselves. Featuring interviews with over 1,000 volunteers, from everyday people to business and community leaders to celebrities, the book combines hands­on advice on ways to get involved with enlightening real­life stories from those who did. Inspirational yet practical, it's the perfect companion for readers who want to stop daydreaming about a more fulfilling life and a better world and take action to do so. Includes forewords by President George H. W. Bush and Tom Brokaw

Michelle Nunn, Co­Founder and CEO of the Hands On Network, is the editor of BE THE CHANGE. Michelle graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Virginia in 1989 with a major in history and a minor in religion. She has studied at Oxford University and in India. Michelle was a Kellogg National Fellow through which she explored the connection of spirituality, social action and leadership in countries ranging from Israel to Namibia. She completed her Master's Degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Michelle has been part of the Hands On Network movement through her fourteen­year leadership of Hands On Atlanta from a grassroots startup in 1989 to one of the nation's largest community­based volunteer organizations. Michelle was appointed and currently sits on the President's Council on Service and Civic Engagement. Hands On Network, a growing network of more than one million volunteers, creates and manages nearly 50,000 projects a year, from building wheelchair ramps in San Francisco to teaching reading in Atlanta, to rebuilding homes and lives in the Gulf coast communities.

"You're never too young, you're never too old. The book is a great road map and blue print on how to get started if you really want to do something."

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­Al Roker, The Today Show "A great book filled with great ideas! . . . The stories that follow remind us of the small ways that we can realize our power and the responsibility that each of us bears for all our actions, small and large . . . Read on to be challenged by some new things that you have (haven't?) thought of doing, and be reminded of some things that you know you should do. Rediscover the power you hold each day to change the world and change yourself. There's no reason to wait." ­Positive Parenting "It's a gift that can be given for the holidays or as a jump­start to a New Year's resolution. . . . Michelle Nunn has gathered the real­life stories of everyday citizens, celebrities and high­profile leaders who find meaning or have transformed their lives through volunteering." ­Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"THIS IS A BOOK THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Read the stories of people who reached out to help somebody else and discovered they were their own ultimate beneficiary. It's almost magic, and It could happen to everyone. Go!" ­Jim Lehrer, Executive Editor and Anchor, PBS NewsHour "Civic involvement is an enriching joy, as the people in this book make clear. It's also what makes America so great. Be the Change! provides practical advice and awesome tales that could change your life. This is a wonderful and inspiring book." ­Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, and Einstein: His Life and Universe "[A] unique publication . . . a great inspiration for all to own a part in making our world a better place. . . .What better way to celebrate the holiday season than to give a gift of inspiration." ­America's Promise ­ The Alliance for Youth "Civic­minded teens wanting to volunteer need look no further than this book for details on how to get involved. Chock full of examples of service projects and ideas on how to start one . . . this book is an in depth look at the benefits of volunteer work . . . Those who work with teens could use passages from this book to spark discussions about the value of service." ­VOYA­Voice of Youth Advocates ". . . a useful reminder that in a free society, the highest office is that of private citizen." ­WBRZ TV, Baton Rouge, Louisiana "This small book is packed with brief, lively and heartfelt testimonials, to­the­point statistics, Web sites and lists, all designed to nudge you to take the first step on what Nunn calls a journey of service." ­The Oregonian "[S]tories, practical advice and inspirational snippets from people who have been able to glean something for themselves by providing service to others." ­Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Running Press Pub Date: 3/11/14 $17.00 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

208 pages Two­color art throughout Self­Help / Green Lifestyle 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 11.500 oz Wt

Wear No Evil How to Change the World with Your Wardrobe Greta Eagan

SummaryHave you ever wondered, "How can I inherently do good while looking good?" Wear No Evil has the answer, and is the timely handbook for navigating both fashion and ethics. It is the style guide with sustainability built in that we've all been waiting for. As a consumer, you regain your power with every purchase to support the causes and conditions you already advocate in other areas of your life (such as local or organic food), while upholding your sense of self through the stylish pieces you use to create your wardrobe.

Featuring the Integrity Index (a simplified way of identifying the ethics behind any piece of fashion) and an easy to use rating system, you'll learn to shop anywhere while building your personal style and supporting your values­ all without sacrifice. Fashion is the last frontier in the shift towards conscious living. Wear No Evil provides a roadmap founded in research and experience, coupled with real life style and everyday inspiration. Part 1 presents the hard­hitting facts on why the fashion industry and our shopping habits need a reboot. Part 2 moves you into a closet­cleansing exercise to assess your current wardrobe for eco­friendliness and how to shop green. Part 3 showcases eco­fashion makeovers and a directory of natural beauty recommendations for face, body, hair, nails, and makeup.

Style and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. They can live in harmony. It's time to restart the conversation around fashion­how it is produced, consumed, and discarded­to fit with the world we live in today. Pretty simple, right? It will be, once you've read this book.

Wear No Evil gives new meaning­and the best answers­to an age­old question: "What should I wear today?"

Greta Eagan is a writer, stylist and conscious living expert. Shortly after graduating from the London College of Fashion, Greta founded fashionmegreen.com, a sustainable fashion awareness project. Both the author and her blog have become leading sources for information on eco­fashion and green beauty. Acting as an eco ambassador, Eagan has contributed to publications in print and online, including Glamour, Lucky and the Huffington Post, and has collaborated with brands such as Kate Spade, Eileen Fisher, The Outnet, Refinery29, and many more. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @gretaeagan.

"The book holds a wealth of information that's useful both environmentally and personally, and Eagan's plea for a "reboot" of how people shop and clothe themselves is a timely entreaty for change." ­Publishers' Weekly

The ultimate, all­in­one style guide with ethics built in that we've all been waiting for." ­Sophia Bush

"Rare is the book that speaks to your values while also providing a framework for realizing them in day to day actions. Wear No Evil does both in inspiring fashion. A must read for all who wear clothes."

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"The more we uncover what lies behind the fashion industry and the clothes we wear, the more we realize the power we have, as fashion lovers, to change it for good. Wear No Evil is a great guide on how to transform the fashion industry, one wardrobe at a time"."

­Livia Firth, founder of Eco

"I love this book! Finally an approachable, practical, DO­ABLE how­to on going green with your wardrobe without sacrificing an iota of style!" ­Alysia Reiner, Actress (Orange is the New Black)

"We all know we need to buy better in order to be more sustainable and to be stewards for our environment. How do we do that and still look fashionable? Greta Eagan provides a stylish road map to get everyone there." ­Amber Valletta, Actress, founder Master & Muse

"Greta's insight and methodology to being stylishly eco conscious in Wear No Evil pave the way to better dressing and a better world." ­Neil Blumenthal, co­founder Warby Parker

"The contents of this book will make it easier for people to change the world, one piece of clothing at a time..." ­Graham Hill, founder TreeHugger

"Thanks to Greta, looking good actually means something." ­Nancy Lublin, founder Dress for Success

"Your fashion should be a statement for what you stand for. Greta Eagan's Wear No Evil is your roadmap." ­Adam Werbach, former president Sierra Club, co­founder Yerdle

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Hazelden Pub Date: 3/4/14 $15.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

240 pages Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H | 15.000 oz Wt

Shadows in the Sun Healing from Depression and Finding the Light Within Gayathri Ramprasad

l Very well­written, exotic and insightful memoir of a real­life story of amazing strength, courage that shines a light on the way mental health is regarded (or disregarded) around the world. Gayathri's book will appeal to anyone interested in a beautifully told story of cultural transition and personal triumph.

l Insightful and compelling look at religious, medical and family relationship differences between the culture in India and America.

l Author is a national spokesperson for people with mental illness through her own foundation, ASHA International. See video of Gayathri at www.myasha.org

l Among all the memoirs of depression, none capture the complexities of dealing with the stigma in the traditional Indian family and Hindu culture, or any foreign country.

l A beautiful story of healing by drawing on the best from both her worlds and cultures.

l Dramatic story of coming up from the devastation of clinical depression to finding healing through helping others and resolving her cultural and family conflicts.

l Demonstrates a viable path to recovery for those dealing with mental health issues.

A first­of­its­kind, cross­cultural lens to mental illness through the inspiring story of Gayathri's thirty­year battle with depression. This literary memoir takes readers from her childhood in India where depression is thought to be a curse to life in America where she eventually finds the light within by drawing on both her rich Hindu heritage and Western medicine to find healing.

"Everyone who struggles with a mental illness, or who knows anyone with depression, anxiety, or any other mental illness, must read this engrossing true story of courage in the face of heartbreaking adversity." ­Dilip V. Jeste, MD, president, American Psychiatric Association As a young girl in Bangalore, Gayathri was surrounded by the fragrance of jasmine and flickering oil lamps, her family protected by Hindu gods and goddesses. But as she grew older, demons came forth from the dark corners of her idyllic kingdom­with the scariest creatures lurking within her.

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The daughter of a respected Brahmin family, Gayathri began to feel different. "I can hardly eat, sleep, or think straight. The only thing I can do is cry unending tears." Her parents insisted it was all in her head. Because traditional Indian culture had no concept of depression as an illness, no doctor could diagnose and no medicine could heal her mysterious malady. This memoir traces Gayathri's courageous battle with the depression that consumed her from adolescence through marriage and a move to the United States. It was only after the birth of her first child, when her husband discovered her in the backyard "clawing the earth furiously with my bare hands, intent on digging a grave so that I could bury myself alive" that she finally found help. After a stay in a psych ward she eventually found "the light within," an emotional and spiritual awakening from the darkness of her tortured mind. Gayathri's inspiring story provides a first­of­its­kind cross­cultural view of mental illness­how it is regarded in India and in America, and how she drew on both her rich Hindu heritage and Western medicine to find healing.

Gayathri Ramprasad is the founder and President of ASHA International, a non­profit organization promoting personal, organizational and community wellness. She has received undergraduate degrees from Bangalore University, India, and George Fox University, from where she also received an MBA.

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A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), she is also a member of the Global Speakers Federation, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (past Board member, NAMI Oregon), and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

Gayathri is the winner of the prestigious Eli Lilly Welcome Back Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Voice Award for Consumer Leadership sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Gayathri lives in Portland, OR.

"Ramprasad admirably offers an honest depiction of depression as an ongoing struggle. She reminds readers that not all cultures deal with mental illness in the same way, and her hard­won triumph makes it easy for readers to support her crusade of hope." ­ Publishers Weekly "A well­written, novel­like story offering hope for recovery for families in the throes of mental illness." ­ Kirkus Reviews "Mental illness recognizes no borders, yet few books have explored the difficulties of

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individuals dealing with cultural differences and none has done it better than SHADOWS IN THE SUN. Beautifully written, Gayathri Ramprasad chronicles the devastating impact that depression reeks on an entire family and then brings us into the light with her inspiring story of recovery. This book is a true gift to all those struggling with a mental disorder and those of us who love them. In writing it, Gayathri Ramprasad establishes herself as an international voice of hope." ­Pete Earley, author of CRAZY: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness "Gayathri Ramprasad writes eloquently about depression, and about building a meaningful life in the face of mental illness. ­Andrew Solomom, National Book Award­winning author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression Everyone who struggles with a mental illness, or who knows anyone with depression, anxiety, or any other mental illness, must read this engrossing true story of courage in the face of heartbreaking adversity." ­Dilip V. Jeste, M.D., President, American Psychiatric Association "Gayathri's story of self­transformation is a marvel and inspiration for all of us­those who suffer, those who serve­that even at the darkest moments, hope, recovery and peace are possible." ­Christopher Gordon, MD, medical director, Advocates Inc., Associate clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "She has broken the silence for Indians across the globe and makes it possible for all of us, and especially our children, to embrace their most powerful experiences as opportunities for extraordinary transformation." ­Chacku Mathai, STAR Center director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) "Shadows in the Sun," is an excellent source for any clinician, patient, or family member to understand the disease of depression and the cost that keeping the disease hidden is having on all family cultures." ­R. Murali Krishna, MD, president, INTEGRIS James L. Hall, Jr. Center for Mind, Body & Spirit "Her unflinching honesty is a powerful weapon against the experience of depression which so often eludes language and is shrouded in silence." ­Clare Miller, director, Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, American Psychiatric Foundation "A tremendous contribution to our understanding and appreciation of the evolution of depression, in the context of culture and the impact among cultures."

­ David Satcher, MD, PhD, Director, Satcher Health Leadership Institute Morehouse School of Medicine, Poussiant­Satcher­Cosby Chair in Mental Health, 16th Surgeon General of the United States "Gayathri pens a memoir about an anguishing mental illness that ends in redemption and grace." ­Therese Borchard, author of Beyond the Blue "A testament to the power of perseverance, and a must­read for anyone looking for living proof that all things are possible." ­Jeff Bell Author, "Rewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of OCD", Founder, The adversity 2 advocacy alliance "Living proof of the healing power of understanding. ­Brandon Staglin, schizophrenia survivor and Communications Director, International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO) " Anyone reading her book will gain valuable insight into what it is like to struggle with serious emotional and mental disorders, as well as receiving a most precious gift ­ reason to believe that such a harrowing journey can lead to hope and healing." ­John Head, author of Standing in the Shadows: Understanding and Overcoming Depression in Black Men " Shadows in the Sun illuminates us all with fierce truth and beauty, and inspires us to our core." ­Janine Francolini Founder, The Flawless Foundation " Shadows in the Sun fights the stigma and cultural misunderstanding of mental illness on a global scale. A must read, even if mental illness has not touched your family." ­Jessie Close BringChange2Mind "Highly recommended ­ You don't have to be depressed or have experienced depression or mental illness to read Shadows in the Sun. It is an utterly fascinating, compelling, passionate memoir that also offers a great cultural perspective on life in India and what it's like to be an immigrant." ­­ Bookfoolery.blogspot.com "The struggles that [Gayathri] and her family underwent through will help others feel less alone as well as isolated and perhaps this book can help break barriers down so people who suffer won't be treated badly." ­­ Svetla­randomblog.blogspot.com

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BenBella Books Pub Date: 10/21/14 $19.95 Hardback / Cloth over boards

240 pages Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H

Jumping into the Parade The Leap of Faith That Made My Broken Life Worth Living Tim Brown

On the outside, it looked like Tim Brown was living the ideal life. He had risen from his hardscrabble beginnings in South Florida to a position of status and wealth in the Denver business community. He had married into an extremely prominent and well­recognized family and had built several thriving businesses. But on the inside, it was another story altogether. The ghosts of his past haunted him, relentlessly hounding him about his value as a father, friend, and business leader. His life was deceptive and spinning out of control, and it led to the darkest night of his life. From that darkness, Tim found the strength to reshape his entire life. His faith gave him the courage to "jump in the parade," a phrase his father­in­law coined to mean truly living, taking chances and being who you really want to be­not who others expect you to be. With a renewed commitment to discovering, owning, and living his values, Tim began the process of deconstructing and then reconstructing his life. Jumping in the Parade proves you don't have to remain a prisoner of your past or a victim of your present. This heartfelt and humbling story shows how anyone can find the strength to jump in the parade and live a life truly worth living if they are willing to take a hard look at living into alignment with their values.

Tim Brown is president of Concord Energy Holdings, an integrated commodity logistics and oilfield services company. Prior to Concord Energy, Brown was the Founder and CEO of Radius Media Holdings for 11 years. The companies at Radius Media provided a broad stratum of marketing platforms that included radio broadcasting, events in the Colorado resort communities, large format graphical printing and signage and venue sponsorship valuation, venue branding, partnership activation, sponsorship sales, and the resale of digital billboards. Brown serves as an executive board member for the Denver Council of Boy Scouts of America, Colorado Uplift, and Lead Like Jesus.

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Hazelden Pub Date: 6/10/14 $14.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

180 pages Self­Help / Codependency 5.380 in W | 8.380 in H | 12.000 oz Wt

Conquering Shame and Codependency 8 Steps to Freeing the True You Darlene Lancer

l The author, Darlene Lancer, is a national leader in the field of treating codependency, author of Codependency for Dummies (Wiley, 2012), with 20 years as a family therapist.

l Lancer is a frequent lecturer, hosting workshops, seminars, and also blogs on topics surrounding codependency and shame.

l This book provides eight steps for healing shame, and examines how shame fuels codependency and erodes relationships.

l The author takes a deep dive into the pervasiveness of shame, yet is delivered in a straightforward, easy­ to­understand style.

l Drawing from her popular workshops, she teaches readers how to heal, and how to restore authenticity in our relationships.

l For anyone curious about their own feelings of shame or potential codependency, potentially a good majority of the population, especially in women.

l Helps readers identify and change negative patterns, develop strong, healthy relationships, face the day with confidence, and know when professional help is needed

l According to studies, both codependency and shame are strong factors that lead to depression for many women.

A nationally recognized author, speaker and codependency expert examines the roots of shame and its connection with codependent relationships. Learn how to heal from their destructive hold by implementing eight steps that will empower the real you and lead to healthier relationships.

A nationally recognized author and codependency expert examines the roots of shame and its connection with codependent relationships. Learn how to heal from their destructive hold by implementing eight steps that will empower the real you, and lead to healthier relationships. Shame: the torment you feel when you're exposed, humiliated, or rejected; the feeling of not being good enough. It's a deeply painful and universal emotion, yet is not frequently discussed. For some, shame lurks in the unconscious, undermining self­esteem, destroying confidence, and leading to codependency. These codependent relationships­where we overlook our own needs and desires as we try to care for, protect, or please another­often cover up abuse, addiction, or other harmful behaviors. Shame and codependency feed off one another, making us feel stuck, never able to let go, move on, and become the true self we were meant to be. In Conquering Shame and Codependency, Darlene Lancer sheds new light on shame: how codependents' feelings and beliefs about shame affect their identity, their behavior, and how shame can corrode relationships, destroying trust and love. She then provides eight steps to heal from shame, learn to love yourself, and develop healthy relationships.

Darlene Lancer is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples. She regularly gives seminars on self­esteem, relationships, codependency, and addiction. Author of Codependency for Dummies, How to Speak Your Mind: Become Assertive and Set Limits, and 10 Steps to Self­Esteem, she has also published numerous articles as well as her own website,whatiscodependency.com. Darlene lives in Santa Monica CA.

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Hazelden Pub Date: 10/14/14 $14.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

200 pages Self­Help / Substance Abuse & Addictions 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H

The Recovering Body Physical and Spiritual Fitness for Living Clean and Sober Jennifer Matesa

l Author of two previous books, Navel Gazing and Knowing Stephanie l Leading voice and writer in the recovery community as regular contributor to the highly trafficked e­magazine, The Fix.com and a number of popular wellness magazines

l Well­connected via social media with her award­winning blog, Guinevere Gets Sober

l This is the only book on physical health and recovery

Just as recovery requires daily practice, so does physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. In The Recovering Body, seasoned health writer, Jennifer Matesa ignites the recovery community with the first­ever guide to achieving physical recovery as part of your path to lifelong sobriety.

In our former lives as practicing alcoholics and addicts, we likely punished our bodies as much as our minds. And yet, recovery programs often neglect the physical, focusing primarily on the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of staying sober. In The Recovering Body, popular health writer and Guinevere Gets Sober blogger Jennifer Matesa provides simple, effective ways for addicts to heal the damage caused by substance abuse, whatever our age, lifestyle, or temperament. Combining solid science and practical guidance, along with her own experience and that of other addicts, Matesa offers a roadmap to creating our own unique approach to physical recovery,. Each chapter provides key summaries and helpful checklists, focused on: exercise and activity sleep and rest nutrition and fuel sexuality and pleasure meditation and awareness Matesa's holistic approach frames physical fitness as a living amends to self­a transformative gift analogous to the "spiritual fitness" practices worked on in recovery.

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Author BioJennifer Matesa, a seasoned health writer, authors the award­winning blog Guinevere Gets Sober and contributes regularly to TheFix.com. In 2013 she became a fellow of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Jennifer lives in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Hazelden Pub Date: 10/28/14 $19.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

150 pages Self­Help / Substance Abuse & Addictions 8.000 in W | 10.000 in H

Sobriety A Graphic Novel Daniel D Maurer, Spencer Amundson

l The only graphic novel on recovery with the potential to reach young people and non­readers

l Talented young illustrator with dynamic art that is comparable to the best in the graphic novel genre

l Tells a compelling story in dramatic language, with diverse (gender and sexual orientation), multicultural characters representing the full spectrum of drug addiction

Through rich illustration and narrative, Sobriety: A Graphic Novel offers an inside look to recovery from the perspectives of five Twelve Step group members, each with a unique set of addictions, philosophies, struggles, and successes while working the Steps

Through rich illustration and narrative, Sobriety: A Graphic Novel offers an inside look to recovery from the perspectives of five Twelve Step group members, each with a unique set of addictions, philosophies, struggles, and successes while working the Steps. Larry, an "old­timer" in recovery circles, believes in the powerful, rich traditions of the Big Book in helping people reinvent themselves. Alex is a Londoner of African descent, gay and an atheist who decided to go to treatment in the States when his Ecstasy and heroin addictions landed him in the hospital. Debby, a single mother in her twenties, is on her third round of treatment. A dreamer, she's finally owned up to being an addict and wants to live a sober life, but hasn't quite grasped how much work that's going to take. At nineteen, Matt is what some might call a "tough case" with Meth his drug of choice. He's deeply lonely but has developed a tough outer shell for protection. Hannah was adopted as a baby and grew to be a smart, high­achiever. Now a college freshman, her rebellious side has taken over, her grades are suffering, and she also struggles with bulimia. The fact that they are all seeking help for addiction is the one thing that ties them together. But their approaches to recovery are as diverse as their backgrounds. As their stories unfold through their interactions as a Twelve Step group, we gain an intimate look at the challenges faced by those in recovery­and at the boundless power of working the Steps in helping people find strength in one another as they reach for a clean­and­sober life.

Daniel D. Maurer is a writer of traditional and graphic novels. He currently resides in St Paul, MN. Spencer Amundson is a freelance graphic artist who has worked on several graphic novels.

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Seal Press Pub Date: 10/28/14 $17.00 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

256 pages Social Science / Essays 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H

Spent Exposing Our Complicated Relationship with Shopping Kerry Cohen

• Includes contributions from notable female writers like Emily Chenoweth, Ophira Eisenberg, Allison Amend, and Aryn Kyle

In Spent, editor Kerry Cohen opens the closet doors wide to tales of women's true relationships with shopping, from humorous stories of love/hate relationships with the mall to heartbreaking tales of overspending to fix relationships. With a contributor list that includes notable female writers like Emily Chenoweth, Ophira Eisenberg, Allison Amend, and Aryn Kyle, the essays each shine light on the particular impact shopping has on all of us. Whether they're cleaning out closets of loved ones, hiding a shoplifting habit, trying out extreme couponing, dividing up family possessions, or buying a brand­new car while in labor, the book's contributors vacillate between convincing themselves to spend and struggling not to. This illuminating anthology links the effects shopping has on our emotions ­ whether it fills us with guilt, happiness, resentment, or doubt ­ our self­worth, and our relationships with parents, grandparents, lovers, children, and friends.

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Author BioKerry Cohen is the author of eight books, including the memoirs Loose Girl: A Memoir of Promiscuity and Seeing Ezra: A Mother's Story of Autism, Unconditional Love, and The Meaning of Normal; Dirty Little Secrets: Breaking the Silence on Teenage Girls and Promiscuity, a sociological examination of the "loose girl" issue; three young adult novels; and two forthcoming titles. Cohen has appeared on Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, The Jeff Probst Show, the BBC, and a number of other television and radio shows. Her essays have appeared in the "Modern Love" column in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Portland Monthly, Brevity, and many other publications. She has been an Oregon Book Award finalist four times over. She blogs for Psychology Today and The Huffington Post, and also has her own blog, The Autistic Carpool, which charts the adventures of the carpool she drives to her son's school. She teaches in the Red Earth Low­Residency MFA program and is also a counselor, currently working on her PsyD and specializing in sex and relationships.

"For anyone who has a complicated relationship with shopping (i.e. everyone), the pleasure of reading this profound and funny collection of essays is pure and absolute. No buyer's remorse or sticker shock. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed."

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Hazelden Pub Date: 6/10/14 $14.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

240 pages Family & Relationships / Life Stages 7.500 in W | 9.250 in H | 17.000 oz Wt

My Family, My Self The Latino Guide to Emotional Well­Being, (Mi Familia y yo: Guía de Bienestar Emocional)

l Authored by experts from Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES), one of the leading Latino behavioral health organizations in the country.

l The staff at Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) are extremely well connected with Latino behavioral health organizations and professionals.

l An accessible, easy­to­understand, culturally appropriate resource. l Offers essential advice to the family­oriented, Latino population. l Includes information on mental health and addiction. l No other guide currently exists to help Latinos with adapting mentally and emotionally to their new American culture.

l As the leading publisher of evidence­based resources for behavioral health professionals, Hazelden has a strong presence in the field and will promote this title as supplemental reading.

A culturally sensitive guide specific to the emotional health of Latinos, with a focus on family, in navigating the psychological, social, and cultural challenges faced after immigrating to America.

Latinos immigrating into the United States bring with them their rich, unique cultural values and practices, with one constant being the celebration of and reliance on family. Family members find strength and support in the well defined roles and expectations passed down over many generations. This can provide a safe haven for individuals finding their way in the fast paced, competitive American culture where, in addition to the language barriers, different attitudes toward personal issues like dating and relationships, alcohol and drug use, parenting, and the role of elders can cause conflict and confusion and threaten the stability of family life. For over thirty years, the professionals at CLUES have worked with Latinos and their families to provide support and guidance in navigating the many psychological, social, and cultural challenges they face in adapting to their new environment. In this book, experts from different disciplines across this nationally recognized organization, share their practical wisdom­­a combination of cultural sensitivity and knowledge and current behavioral health expertise­to produce a friendly, accessible guide to emotional health for Latinos. With a focus on family throughout, including success stories from a variety of Latino families, readers will find useful and inspiring information on: Understanding the importance of emotions, intimacy and communication in personal relationships Finding strength in cultural and family traditions as roles and expectations change Key stages of life issues such as parenting, gender identity, and aging Avoiding alcohol and drug abuse and getting help should this become a problem Contributing to family and society through work and career, education, and developing financial stability The importance of spirituality and moral values in maintaining a sense of personal and family well­being Selected key passages are bilingual.

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) has been serving in Minnesota for over thirty years and is the leader in providing behavioral health and human services to the Latino community. Its chemical health, mental health, employment, language, financial, and other human services under its family­coordinated care model have set national standards for working with multicultural populations. Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio is located in St. Paul, MN

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Self­help & Addiction Recover

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Hazelden Pub Date: 12/2/14 $15.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

260 pages Self­Help / Substance Abuse & Addictions 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H

It Takes A Family A Cooperative Approach to Lasting Sobriety Debra Jay Counselor and interventionist Debra Jay offers a revolutionary approach to recovery that shows the addict and his or her loved ones how to work collaboratively and as individuals to take on the roles and responsibilities that support long­term sobriety.

Most books on recovery from addiction focus on either the addict or the family. While most alcoholics and addicts coming out of treatment have a recovery plan, families are often left to figure things out for themselves. In It Takes a Family, Debra Jay takes a fresh approach to the recovery process by making family members and friends part of the recovery team, beginning in the early stages of sobriety. Through straightforward, compassionate language, she outlines a structured model that shows families how to work collaboratively and as individuals to find an appropriate balance between personal responsibility and building a circle of support to meet the challenges common to the first year of recovery. Together, family members will address the challenges of enabling, denial, and pain, while developing their communication skills through practical, easy­to­follow strategies and exercises designed to create transparency and accountability. With this invaluable guide, family members work together as they reinvent their relationships without the all­consuming dysfunction of active addiction.

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Author BioNoted alcohol and drug counselor and interventionist Debra Jay is coauthor of Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention and Aging and Addiction. A popular public speaker, she has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Dr. Oz Show. Debra lives in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

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222 pages Self­Help / Substance Abuse & Addictions 5.000 in W | 7.380 in H | 9.000 oz Wt

Girlfriend of Bill 12 Things You Need to Know about Dating Someone in Recovery Karen Nagy

l No other guide on this topic exists for those not in recovery, but in a relationship with someone who is. A common experience with no current guide on the market to help individuals

l Fun, colloquial writing style. Relatable. l Author brings forth 12 key items for people quick quickly drill down to focus on l Important topic, yet covered with an easy­to­understand, humorous style of writing

l Although filled with humor, the author has grounded her 12 key points through researching among individuals in recovery and those dating or in a long­term relationship with them

This ground­breaking guide provides twelve key points you need to know about dating a person in addiction recovery. Gain a greater understanding of your companion's recovery program and personality traits, while learning to identify red flags in order to build confidence for a successful relationship.

Being in a new relationship is hard enough, but if the person you're dating is a recovering alcoholic or addict, there may be more to consider than just mutual interests and attraction. For Karen Nagy, dating a recovering alcoholic felt, in some ways, like she was seeing someone "from another planet"­with his own language, culture, and social behaviors. With humor, compassion, and a great respect for what it takes to recover from an addiction, this first­of­its­kind field guide offers an "inside scoop" on what people do in all those Twelve Step meetings, why they need a sponsor, what is a sponsor and why phrases like "Live and Let Live" and "Easy Does It" keep creeping into your conversations. Nagy offers twelve key points that you need to know about dating a person in recovery. She also helps you identify the warning signs of developing your own codependent tendencies by playing into your partner's addictive thinking and behavior­ and what to do about it. By gaining a greater understanding of your companion's recovery program, you can help them stay sober, learn how to deal with character flaws, and also build your confidence in the potential for a healthy, successful relationship.

Karen Nagy is a college professor, actor, and songwriter. She is writing this, her first book, based on her own dating experience and love of the Twelve Steps. Karen lives in Oakland Park, FL.

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Hazelden Pub Date: 6/10/14 $14.95 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

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Painkillers, Heroin, and the Road to Sanity Real Solutions for Long­term Recovery from Opiate Addiction Joani Gammill

l Joani Gammill as appears regularly on the Dr. Phil Show as Dr. Phil's Interventionist following her own intervention on his show

l Gammill writes from the perspective of a recovering addict, an interventionist, and a nurse

l Gammill brings forth the latest in research and new protocols for treating those with opiate addiction, including controversial anti­addiction medications.

l Compelling stories from opiate addicts in long­term recovery make the case and provide hope

l This unique guide addresses the most difficult and controversial issue with opiate addiction ­ relapse. The rate among the highest from any drug or alcohol addiction, some calling it chronic relapse.

l More than 12 million people in the U.S. use Rx painkillers non­medically (reported in 2010, so likely higher today)

l Recovery from Opiate (heroin, prescription painkillers) is widely considered the most challenging, as relapse levels are high and relapses are more likely to be fatal with opiates than other drugs

l Deaths from prescription painkiller overdose take place every 19 minutes, prompting the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to define the problem as an epidemic.

l A constant topic in the media: whether the latest folly of a celebrity or to discuss how we get a handle on it. 100people/day die ­ 3x since 1990.

Recovery from prescription painkiller or heroin addiction can feel impossible, with low numbers of people sustaining recovery. But there is hope. With guidance from those in long­term recovery, along with new approaches to treatment, a healthy, drug­free life is possible.

"Guiding readers with the same passion and honesty that she has brought to our show, Joani offers hard­earned insights into the complex world of opiate addiction." ­Dr. Phil McGraw Recovery from prescription painkiller or heroin addiction can feel impossible, especially considering that those who have gone through typical twenty­eight­day treatment programs often experience relapses and sometimes even fatal overdoses. But there is hope. In Painkillers, Heroin, and the Road to Sanity, recovering addict and prominent interventionist Joani Gammill offers a radically effective approach for those struggling with opiate addiction, sharing sometimes controversial tips that have worked for others who are in long­term recovery. Gammill examines the science behind the low numbers of people sustaining recovery from the disease of opiate addiction. Tapping the pioneering work of treatment professionals whose new approaches are changing the way we think about opiate addiction, she offers practical steps for creating a realistic and effective recovery plan. Gammill affirms that recovery from opiate addiction is a process, not an event. This honest and trustworthy guide reveals that, although it may not happen in one detox or treatment experience, a healthy, drug­free life is possible

Joani Gammill, RN has appeared regularly on "Dr. Phil" where she has led interventions that have inspired millions of viewers. Before her career as an interventionist, she worked as a registered nurse in medical facilities including a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. She is also the author of The Interventionist (Hazelden, 2011).

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"Guiding readers with the same passion and honesty that she has brought to our show, Joani offers hard­earned insights into the complex world of opiate addiction." ­Dr. Phil McGraw This book provides a welcome education on opiate addiction and thoughtful words of support from someone who has been there and come out the other side. ­ Publishers Weekly

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Da Capo Lifelong Books Pub Date: 1/1/13 $26.00 Hardback / Cloth over boards

272 pages none Self­Help / Personal Growth 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 13.000 oz Wt

Making Habits, Breaking Habits Why We Do Things, Why We Don't, and How to Make Any Change Stick Jeremy Dean

UK: Oneworld; Russian: Eksmo; Chinese (Simplified): China South Booky; Chinese (Complex): Heliopolis Culture; Portuguese: Bertrand Editora; Korean: Wisdom House; Japanese: Toyo Keizei;

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l Based on the popular website PsyBlog (PsyBlog.co.uk)­1 million monthly hits: The author's blog has more than 46,000 regular subscribers and receives more than 1 million hits a month, 60% of which are U.S.­based.

l Site traffic swelled at the posting of "How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit?": the inspiration for this book, demonstrating a specific interest in this topic.

l Media coverage: PsyBlog has been featured in several media outlets including BBC News, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Guardian, London Times, Mind Hacks (Mindhacks.com), Psych Central (PsychCentral.com), and Lifehacker (Lifehacker.com).

l A perfect New Year title: January is the season when people resolve to change their habits for the better­and this book will show them how.

l An engrossing, fresh, and fascinating read with prescriptive advice: Making Habits, Breaking Habits is scientifically based and features many fresh examples from research studies. Dean, a clinical psychologist, writes with a heavy dose of wit and empathy to help us wrap our minds around our habits.

l Great companion to­­but distinct from­­The Power of Habit: While both titles look at the science of habits, The Power of Habit is from a business reporter and largely examines why some companies change while others struggle to, and how corporations, organizations, and society affect our habits. Our book is from a psychologist and examines the "habit brain." Making Habits, Breaking Habits is based on what new psychological research shows about how habits work, and explains how to change your habits in your daily life.

l Debunks typical habit­breaking advice from the diet, fitness, and lifestyle worlds: Dean explains why popular programs based on three­week timeframes such as Millionaire Habits in 21 Days and 21 Pounds in 21 Days don't work, how to really form the habits you want, and finally learn to change the ones that bother you.

l Author is a psychologist

l Strong category for Lifelong: One Year to an Organized Life has sold 59,000 copies and Procrastination has sold 50,000 copies in all editions.

l Ebook success: The author sold 2,300 copies of a brief chapter­length ebook on creativity, Be Creative, via his website.

The psychologist behind PsyBlog explores the science of habit­and how you can change yours for the better

Say you want to start going to the gym or practicing a musical instrument. How long should it take before you stop having to force it and start doing it automatically?

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The surprising answers are found in Making Habits, Breaking Habits, a psychologist's popular examination of one of the most powerful and under­appreciated processes in the mind. Although people like to think that they are in control, much of human behavior occurs without any decision­making or conscious thought. Drawing on hundreds of fascinating studies, psychologist Jeremy Dean busts the myths to finally explain why seemingly easy habits, like eating an apple a day, can be surprisingly difficult to form, and how to take charge of your brain's natural "autopilot" to make any change stick. Witty and intriguing, Making Habits, Breaking Habits shows how behavior is more than just a product of what you think. It is possible to bend your habits to your will­and be happier, more creative, and more productive.

Psychologist Jeremy Dean is the founder and author of the popular website "PsyBlog" (http://www.psyblog.co.uk), which is viewed by upwards of 1 million readers monthly. The site analyses­with wit, clarity, and erudition­psychological studies that are relevant to everyday life. Dean launched PsyBlog in 2004, when he noticed a dearth of smart, readable news for those who like psychological insights backed up by science.

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Read the world over, the site has been featured in BBC News, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, The Guardian, and The London Times.

The Bookseller, "Editor's Pick," 10/12/12 "Sensible and very readable…By far the most useful of this month's New You offerings." Kirkus Reviews, 1/1/13 "Making changes does take longer than we may expect­no 30­day, 30­pounds­lighter quick fix­but by following the guidelines laid out by Dean, readers have a decent chance at establishing fulfilling, new patterns." Publishers Weekly, 12/10/12 "An accessible and informative guide for readers to take control of their lives." "Bookworm Sez" syndicated review "By helping us understand what makes us tick and why, author Jeremy Dean avoids platitudes and misty advice to give his readers the tools they need to stop being frustrated by change and lack thereof. He advocates patience and dispels a lot of myths about why we do the things we do (or don't), explaining why our willpower fails us or why we find some habits easy to make. That's helpful, and could make a fix that sticks…This book…would be advantageous to anyone who's serious about changing behavior." Curled Up with a Good Book, 1/6/13 "Loaded with surprising information about the brain and human behavior, this book that lays out a strategy for taking charge of ourselves. We probably can't beat all our habits forever, but Making Habits, Breaking Habits offers a battle plan that allows us to know the enemy and sometimes evade it." Philadelphia Tribune, 1/6/13 "Dean busts the myths to finally explain why seemingly easy habits, like eating an apple a day, can be surprisingly difficult to form, and how to take charge of your brain's natural 'autopilot' to make any change stick…Witty and intriguing, Making Habits, Breaking Habits shows how behavior is more than just a product of what you think." Spirituality & Practice, 1/15/13 "[A] fascinating book…Dean demonstrates a knack for cutting through generalities and cutting to the heart of the matter. Making Habits, Breaking Habits will shed new light on your own private and public behavior and the many quests for change that you undertake in your everyday life." VIVmag.com, 1/17/13 "What really stands out in Dean's book…is the insight behind habits and their unconscious nature and often, their benefits…Full of anecdotes and interesting studies, Making Habits, Breaking Habits is an engaging read."

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InfoDad.com, 1/17/13 "Dean argues convincingly that habits are essentially automatic pilots…The prescriptive part of self­help books is where many of them fall down. Dean's is better than most…The book reads like one in which Dean primarily shares his own fascination with a variety of research projects of various kinds, pausing occasionally to relate this study or that back to the whole issue of forming and changing habits. And there is nothing wrong with being a bit discursive, especially when the underlying material is as interesting as much of it is here." DaySpa, January 2013 "Analyzes the phenomenon of habits, and breaks them down so they can be fully understood­and ultimately managed." Truth, January 2013 "Dean helps you understand the psychology behind your habits­both good and bad­and gives you the information you need to kick a bad habit and finally keep your New Year's resolution." Bookviews.com, February 2013 "This is serious psychology and an often fascinating look at the way habits are formed, reinforced, and strengthened throughout our lives…Smoking, drinking, and comparable bad behaviors can be changed and this book can help anyone seeking to make that change." ForeWord, Spring 2013 "Dean teases out the factors contributing to our habit­forming tendencies with a careful analysis of the studies that have examined the impact of intentions, actions, and will­power…The author leads us through it all in a friendly style that makes the minutiae of science accessible." Toronto Star, 2/3/13 "[Dean] looks at what we know about habit and offers tips on how we can all change destructive behaviour while adopting routines that will serve us better." January Magazine, 2/1/13 "Though Dean is currently working towards a doctorate in psychology, his voice is casual, friendly and smart. More importantly for a book of this nature, he knows how to break his material down and present it in a way that is not only logical, it also stays interesting and connected…An entertaining and deeply interesting book. And a huge bonus for some readers: it actually has the potential to totally change your life." WomanAroundTown.com, 1/29/13 "Dean examines the formation and perpetuation of our habits, and offers tips on how we can avoid pitfalls to create new practices which are more beneficial to us, and which can last a lifetime." SirReadaLot.org, February 2013 "A psychologist's popular examination of one of the most powerful and under­appreciated processes in the mind…Witty and intriguing, provocative and practical…The book provides unexpected and fascinating answers to the common problem of changing one's habits." PsychCentral.com, 2/24 "Mixing roughly three parts information with one part practical technique for yoking habits to the service of self­improvement, Jeremy Dean's Making Habits, Breaking Habits tours the last hundred years of psychological research on habit and synthesizes an impressive amount of insight into human habit formation and, for that matter, de­formation…He effects a direct, bloggerly style, mercifully unclouded by the stultified prose plaguing many psychology authors whose backgrounds are different from Dean's (i.e., career academics). Nevertheless, the book is carefully­even densely­footnoted with a trove of research studies." Blogcritics.org, 2/20 "Quite interesting to read and it makes you realize that you're not alone…After reading

this book, it just affirms that if you really want to make a change, you can make it happen." Midwest Book Review, March 2013 "Provides a lively discussion for general­interest readers seeking to understand how habits are formed, promoted, or changed. A witty and informative approach makes this a survey all readers can readily digest…Any general collection strong in popular psychology will find this an appealing pick."

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Da Capo Lifelong Books Pub Date: 6/1/10 $15.99 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

304 pages Psychology / Emotions 5.500 in W | 8.250 in H | 10.600 oz Wt

The Depression Cure The 6­Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs Stephen S. Ilardi

UK: Random House; Korean: World & Book; German: Kailash; Polish: Gruner & Jahr; Dutch: Nieuwezijds; Serbian: Karupovic

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In the past decade, depression rates have skyrocketed, and one in four Americans will suffer from major depression at some point in their lives. Where have we gone wrong? Dr. Stephen Ilardi sheds light on our current predicament and reminds us that our bodies were never designed for the sleep­deprived, poorly nourished, frenzied pace of twenty­first century life. Inspired by the extraordinary resilience of aboriginal groups like the Kaluli of Papua New Guinea, Dr. Ilardi prescribes an easy­to­follow, clinically proven program that harks back

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to what our bodies were originally made for and what they continue to need. The Depression Cure program has already delivered dramatic results, helping even those who have failed to respond to traditional medications.

Stephen S. Ilardi, PhD, is associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kansas and the author of more than forty professional articles on mental illness. He lives in Lawrence, Kansas.

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How to Survive Your Baby's First Year By Hundreds of Happy Moms and Dads Who Did Lori Banov Kaufmann, Yadin Kaufmann

How to Survive Your Baby's First Year is here to help make that first year with a new baby a lot easier. The book offers advice from hundreds of parents who have made it through the first year with their own babies and lived to share the secrets of their success.

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How to Survive Your Teenager By Hundreds of Still­Sane Parents Who Did Beth Reingold Gluck, Joel Rosenfeld How to Survive Your Teenager offers words of wisdom and entertaining stories on teenagers from the real 'pros' ­ everyday parents across the country who have raised a teenager and survived to tell their story. A fun and quick read for harried parents on the go, the book is jam­packed with hundreds of quick tips and great advice on a variety of subjects, including home life, school, friends and peer pressure, media and entertainment, sex, and drinking and drugs.

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How to Survive Dating By Hundreds of Happy Singles Who Did Mark W. Bernstein, Yadin Kaufmann How to Survive Dating can help you avoid the headache ­ and heartache ­ of dating. The book offers sage advice from hundreds of singles who have dated and lived to tell their true and often revealing stories.

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How to Survive Your Marriage By Hundreds of Happy Couples Who Did Yadin Kaufmann, Lori Banov Kaufmann Whether you are just about to take the big plunge or have already been married for 50 years, most couples discover that it takes a lot more than saying "I do" to reach wedded bliss. With How to Survive Your Marriage, both newlyweds and longer­married couples can benefit from the collective wisdom of hundreds of people who have learned how to make their marriages work, and who share their hard­earned advice in this book.

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You Can Keep the Damn China! And 824 Other Great Tips on Dealing with Divorce Robert J. Nachsin, Jennifer Bright Reich Almost 50% of American marriages end in divorce, so it stands to reason that most people have experienced the effects of divorce in some way. Breaking up is hard to do, but that rocky road can be smoothed with this guide featuring contributions by hundreds of former spouses who've made it out in one piece. Eye­opening stories and advice cover getting through the initial tough times; how to break the news to your children and help them cope; dealing with bitter in­laws and other family members; legal wrangling and dividing your stuff; maintaining a relationship with your ex (is it possible?); and more.