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The shadow is a part of the unconscious mind consisting of repressed weaknesses and base instincts. Everyone carries a shadow, Jung wrote, and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and denser it is. Now today's most popular spiritual teachers, Debbie Ford, Marianne Williamson, and Deepak Chopra join forces in this remarkable exploration of the dark side - the emotions and traits we are most afraid of and instinctively hide. When we reject or refuse to acknowledge this part of our nature we become s... read more

Virtually every moment of our greatest wellbeing reflects the giving and receiving of kindness. At home, work and in the wider world, there are countless opportunities when a moment of consideration or kindness - given or received - will transform your day. Whether it is a hard time to be endured, or a wonderful time to be shared and celebrated, it's our willingness to think well of ourselves and act kindly towards others that makes all the difference. In this intimate, deeply reassuring book, Choosing Happiness author Dr Stephanie... read more

'Hazardous drinking' in the UK is widespread: 1 in 4 according to a recent government survey. More severe 'alcohol dependence' affects nearly 6% of the UK population - that's 1.8 million people. But for each alcoholic there is usually a family - estimates suggest that at least 3 people per alcohol abuser suffer on this account. The loved ones of alcohol abusers are a neglected group, and this book is aimed at equipping them to care for themselves so that they can survive the difficulty before them. Written by a husband-and-wife ... read more

'First Steps' is a new series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key topics. Depression is wide-spread in today's world, with statistics suggesting that 1 in 5 of us will experience it at some stage in life. In First Steps out of Depression, successful author Sue Atkinson draws on her experiences as someone who has suffered - and recovered - from depression, to guide sufferers through the first stages of recovery themselves.About the author:SUE ATKINSON is the author of CLIMBING OUT OF DEPRESSION, a highly successful boo... read more

Karyn Riley's book How to Keep the YOU in Mum is full of practical tips, strategies and ideas to help you rediscover your identity, have time for what's important and find balance in your life. Contains quick tips for busy mums and inspirational stories shared by mothers.
How to Keep the YOU in Mum is ideal for time-poor, overwhelmed and stressed-out mothers who have become lost in the unending responsibilities of parenting, or mums who simply want to have direction and balance in their life.

We never learn. People make the same mistakes generation after generation. Here, distilled, are the things that we should all learn about life as we get older (and we're all getting older). Rules for Ageing is a rich source of amusement for anyone who is getting on a bit, and offers genuinely good advice to those still young enough to learn. And if you refuse to take on board the wisdom of this book's advice? Well, that's human nature. With a wry sense of humour, here is the most realistic, practical, pleasurable, and, most import... read more

Awkward. It has become the catch phrase of an entire generation - to describe situations so uncomfortable that all you can do is cringe as they unfold. This bbok covers dozens of social perils, including fraught but necessary conversations ("I don't want to marry you").

I am 26 years old, born in Melbourne in 1981. I attended Sandringham Secondary College in 1995 and 1996 when I suffered bullying and assaults. I then attended Brighton Secondary College and had my first bout of depression when I was 16 years old. I have had about 10 episodes of severe depression since that time.

In "The Bounce Back Book", the dynamic author whose quirky self-help books, including "How to Make Your Man Behave in 21 Days", "How to be Happy" and "Even God is Single", sell hundreds of thousands of copies, mixes from the gut wisdom, humour, feistiness, and sophistication to create a hip, inspiring resource that will brighten the darkest mood. The book is grounded in happiness research, psychological studies, Greek philosophy, it delivers. Here are 70 easily digestible, potentially life-changing tips on how to bounce back from a... read more

Sooner or later many of us will have to 'go into care'. How do we, and those who are involved in our care, make wise choices? Two aspects will be present in balance in the book: the concerns and responsibilities of those entering residential care, and the concerns and responsibilities of those (professionals, volunteers, pastors, family members and friends) who can offer support to ease the struggle of transition. "Learning to Let Go" will acknowledge and explore the intense experience of grief and bereavement that surrounds the re... read more

Whether dealing with our faith, our family, or our friendships, we create the life we long for through the integrity of our choices. This book helps women to embrace their feminine selves, to accept nothing less than being their best (no matter what they do), and to proactively choose how they will live rather than take life as it comes along.

New Zealand author. Millions of people suffer from depression at some stage in their life. When the Black Dog comes to live with them, it also moves in with their loved ones - who may not have the tools to support the sufferer while looking after their own wellbeing. "Living with a Black Dog" is Matthew and Ainsley Johnstone's illustrated, must-have guide for the partners, family, friends and colleagues of depression sufferers. It includes practical advice about recognising the symptoms of depression in a loved one, living with a d... read more

The counselor to Randy Pausch ("The Last Lecture") provides comfort and counsel for readers who are coping with the challenges of serious illness or grief. Through a collection of true-life examples, she offers a book about hope and the art of living and loving well despite significant adversity.

Infidelity. It's happened to millions of people around the world. We all know about infidelity when it occurs in the lives of the rich and famous - Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, Sandra Bullock and Jesse James, Bill and Hillary Clinton - but the truth is that with every relationship and every marriage comes the possibility of infidelity. It doesn't matter how rich, beautiful, powerful, successful or intelligent you are, infidelity doesn't care. It occurs no matter where you live, what career path you've chosen, what religion you p... read more

A world-wide success story, this is the first popular B-format edition of this self-help classic. This book is for people wanting a happy fulfilled life. Fun to use and very easy to read, this book gives you the necessary principles of self-help. Experienced psychotherapist Alyss Thomas has closely observed what goes wrong in people's lives and, applying the principles of psychology in a positive way, she provides you with the tools to achieve the outcomes you really desire. Each section of the book is laid out in a clear quiz form... read more

Your emotional type as the means to finding the right treatment for your chronic illness or pain - Provides an easy questionnaire to find your emotional type - Identifies the connections between emotional type and 12 common chronic ailments: asthma, allergies, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, hypertension, irritable bowel, migraines, PTSD, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcers - Explains which of 7 mind/body healing therapies works best for each emotional type Different people process their feelings in different way... read more

Nationally recognized psychologist and eating disorders specialist helps women escape the body image trap.

'I asked Jai what she has learned since my diagnosis,' Randy Pausch wrote about his wife in THE LAST LECTURE. 'Turns out, she could write a book titled Forget the Last Lecture; Here's the Real Story.' DREAM NEW DREAMS traces Jai's experiences since Randy's diagnosis, from the constant struggle she faced as a mother of three small children, to the burdens and dilemmas that accompany the role of caregiver: navigating the steep medical learning curve; managing finances; often neglecting one's own needs; making gut-wrenching decisions... read more

From a renowned brain scientist, this book teaches how to use your favourite music to enhance your health, memory, organization, alertness and more.  Readers will learn how to use the power of music to attain increased levels of performance as well as enhance their ability to fight off the negatives of stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression and even addiction.