Family and health Books

Men, It's Time to Master your EmotionsToo often Men are told to bottle up how they feel which leads to emotional numbness. Men, take the reins back and master your emotions with this guide to emotional healing.Every man has a deep bed of emotions...

The Book of Spiritual Meditations that Pioneered the Women's Recovery Movement"Karen Casey tells truth and tells it well."-Marianne Williamson#1 New Release in Spiritual MeditationsFirst published in 1982, Karen Casey's signature and genre-defining work,...

The Holistic Healing Handbook for a Homeopathic Household"A thoughtful, comprehensive synthesis of a multifaceted approach to healing"-Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, BCD,series#1 New Release in Diseases & Physical AilmentsHeal your body naturally using...

Healing for Mothers and DaughtersA compassionate guide: Karen C.L. Anderson is a storyteller, feminist, and speaker who views the world through the lens of curiosity and fascination. As a mother-daughter relationship expert, she gently guides readers...

A new era of diabetes in pregnancy care is here, one in which technology is very much interwoven with glucose management. In recognition of this, the fully revised seventh edition of Medical Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Diabetes includes...

'There is a certain feeling standing between rows of richly dyed blue cloth that you are within an enclave of protection, that within this ocean you can feel calm; a separation from the outside world.'One summer, a mother and daughter are reunited in the...

Many work hard on good posture and better walking and running alignment, but it's critical to understand how what you put on your feet each day can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize.By...

A poignant graphic memoir about the power of art to transform and heal after the death of a loved one.In April 2020, cartoonist Sarah Leavitt's partner of twenty-two years, Donimo, died with medical assistance after years of severe chronic pain...

From the author of Dear Scarlet comes a graphic memoir about the obstacles one daughter faces as she attempts to connect with her immigrant parents.Beginning with her mother's stroke in 2014, Teresa Wong takes us on a moving journey through time and...

"The Cliffs of Schizophrenia"At the age of 30, Jake found himself hospitalized, grappling with the weight of anxiety, depression, and paranoia. Soon, he received the life-altering diagnosis of schizophrenia. In this intimate and illuminating book, you...

In 'Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Joy & Hope Navigating the NeuroDiverse Family Journey,' Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes invites readers on a transformative journey into the realm of neurodiversity. Whether you're a family living with autism, an...

An illustrated guide of practical parenting advice informed by queer experiences for anyone parenting outside the mainstream, from the author and illustrator of Special Topics in Being a Human.Being a parent is enormously joyful, but it is also an...

New York Timesbestselling author Dr. Angelo Acquista offers a weight loss regimen and delicious recipes designed to improve overall wellness.Created from fresh, plant-based ingredients, the cuisine of Sicily is one of the world's most balanced-and...

In many ways, Australia handled the COVID-19 pandemic as well as any country in the world but what did we get wrong?Australia's economic policy response to the pandemic was as effective as any other country's and dramatically better than most. Was this...

Do you wonder if that family legend your grandparents told was true? Or have you never known much about your family history and would like to find out more?The Family History Book takes you through the steps of researching and building a family tree,...

Jane Goodall meets Carrie Bradshaw in Sticky, Sexy, Sad an insightful, empowering memoir by an anthropologist who lays her own life bare as she explores the cultural matrix of digital courtship.Lifelong luddite Treena Orchard was a newly sober woman...

A page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers ofDiagnosisby Lisa Sanders andThe Beauty in Breakingby Michele HarperThe remarkable story of how one female doctor beat the odds to discover a potentially groundbreaking treatment for autoimmune...

At a time when as many as 1 in 5 adults suffer from chronic pain, a medical doctor and proven pain expert offers an original guide to healing and recovery. Rethink Chronic Pain identifies the physical and psychological roots of pain and...

One woman, two men. What if she doesn't have to choose?Overcome with guilt about a love affair she can't give up, Anna confesses to her husband, Brendan. He is shocked and devastated but makes the unusual decision to try to accept the lover, Jeremy, as...

Have you ever felt disorganized in your health and medical records or just feel like it's a hassle to put it all together? I've been working in the health field for a long time and realized it's time to create a better journal to help solve these issues...

The great board game revolution is here-- What do these games tell us about our society, our relationships, and ourselves? "Games, Jonathan Kay and Joan Moriarity show in this lively and insightful book, are not just fun and games: they allow us to...

What are our options after death?The baby boom was the greatest explosion of births in history. It follows that someday soon we'll see the greatest explosion of deaths in history, and we aren't ready for it. Cemeteries are full and news ones aren't being...

An invaluable resource for everyone concerned for the vulnerable people in their lives.Estimates suggest almost half of the adult population will someday be a caregiver, whether for an aging parent, an ailing partner, or a disabled family member. It is a...

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"If the mind can produce ill health, it can also produce good health."These are the words of Parahamansa Yogananda-beloved Hindu yogi, guru, and monk, and author the international bestseller of The Autobiography of a Yogi. Yogananda was also one of the...

Why Did I Come into This Room? is a funny "What to Expect When You're Expecting" for the aging woman. "I'm too old for Snapchat, but too young for Life Alert." In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan...

Having good eyesight is essential for almost every activity we do, but many adults are at high risk for serious vision loss. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision is a comprehensive guide to understanding common vision problems, preventing age-related eye...

Most of us want to live a long, healthy life, but how do we do that? Drawing upon lessons from his own life, Mayo Clinic cardiologist Stephen Kopecky offers a holistic, evidence-based approachto preventing common diseases and chronic illnesses and living...

Learn how to have an empowered, more joyful birth!Giving birth can be - and should be - an exciting, positive experience. While every labor and delivery has unique challenges, you can help to make it the best possible experience through a combination of...

The spine is one of the most important parts of the human body. And yet, studies suggest that, along with back pain, 10% to 30% of the adult population is impaired by neck pain, with seemingly minimal treatment options available.If left untreated, back...

It can be terrifying to witness a loved one's cognitive decline. But for millions of families around the world, that fear becomes reality year after year. Researchers estimate that more than 150 million people around the world could be living with...

It can be difficult to make a trek to the doctor whenever you have an odd symptom, and a quick search on Google doesn't always provide the most reliable answers. Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care is a practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand reference...

From the rheumatology experts at Mayo Clinic comes a complete guide on arthritis. This book is filled with proven, science-based research on arthritis and its related conditions, recommended treatment plans for relieving joint stiffness and pain, and...

Called the 'invisible disease,' fibromyalgia is estimated to impact more than 10 million Americans. And yet, so much is still misunderstood about this chronic disorder. Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia is an invaluable resource for...

Between the terrible twos and the teenage years, your child will undergo many transformative and, at times, challenging phases. The Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Childis an essential resource, drawingfrom the unparalleled wisdom of the pediatric...

Millions of people live with osteoporosis or low bone mass, but many don't recognise the symptoms until it is too late. Before a bad fall or fracture renders you immobile, learn how to reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis, manage your day-to-day...

Death is universal. It will meet us all. But it's also a practical problem - what do we do with dead bodies? The Viestads live by a cemetery and are daily spectators of its routines, and their fascination with burials led them to dig deep to...

Conventional wisdom says that all we need to do to stay fit and trim is to exercise regularly and eat a low-fat, whole-food diet. Yet more and more people want to fast, forgoing food altogether. But should we fast? And does fasting speak to something...

'A father shares the joys of fly-fishing with his daughters. In this eloquent memoir...[Mark] Hume vividly conveys the sensory details of their adventures and the stunning surroundings...A heartfelt, beautifully written celebration of the...

Unlock the secrets to healthy recipes that taste unbelievably decadent with air frying expert Mona Dolgov's new satis-FRY, the complete guide to air frying perfection.Do you still have your air fryer in your closet, afraid to unpack the box? Does you new...

Dr. Jenna Miller, the author, shares her personal story of navigating infertility as a woman in medicine over seven years. She mixes in realistic expectations, tips and data for a variety of approaches to building a family in nontraditional ways. After...

Welcome to the world of Nick & Gus, where every day is an adventure . . .

We follow the life of baby Fernando, as we journey through moments of food where his mother takes the time to peel mangoes for him as well as the whole family. In island culture, fruit is a staple in the household. In the story, Fernando grows and falls...

Since the dawn of time, African women have been the backbones of their families. Many have not only worked in the home, but outside the home. During slavery, when many of the men were taken away from their villages, the women stepped in and served as...

A Love Letter to My Dad was written with a purpose. The purpose for this book is to let other children who are facing the same devastation know they are not alone. They do not have to handle the grieve of losing a loved one alone. This book expresses the...

The Greek mythical story of Icarus leaves us wishing to equip our children with the character and skills to navigate through life and change course when flying too close to the sun. In today's world, young adults face unprecedented distractions and...

A note from Luanne Rose: "I have been through hell and back in attempt to have children of my own. I have cried more tears than I thought I ever had inside me and left so many, too many, heartbreaks in my past. Through my trials and struggles, I have...

Are you living a fraction of the life you were meant to live? Feeling anxious and depressed? Trying to get through your days with no energy, suffering with chronic pain, brain fog, muscle weakness, joint aches, migraines, severe fatigue, stomach issues,...