Family and health Books

Overwhelmed by climate anxiety? Transform your angst into action to become the hero humanity needsA lifeline for those suffering from climate anxiety, Facing the Climate Emergency combines expertise in clinical psychology and disruptive climate activism...

Drawing upon the research and expertise of more than 4,500 renowned physicians, this reference manual provides a clear look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for hundreds of potential health conditions. With almost 1,400 pages of updated...

Qgng Small Circulation meditation has been known for centuries to not only promote health and longevity but also to open a path toward spiritual enlightenment.Small Circulation meditation is the practice of circulating energy within the human body...

A timely and down-to-earth guide for parents navigating the difficult decisions and extraordinary pressures of youth sports.Today's youth sports experience provokes countless questions for well-intentioned parents. How young should kids start playing...

THE JOURNEY OF THE PIONEERS OF IMMUNOLOGY FROM SMALLPOX TO COVID-19In December 2019 a new virus emerged, one that caused a global pandemic. Millions were infected. In the recesses of their fragile bodies a battle raged: between the immune system and the...

Retirement is perhaps the greatest and most deeply personal career transition you'll ever make. Will you switch gears, slow down, or stop work entirely? Will you have the money, the good health, and the companionship you need to enjoy it?The HBR...

"Any moms who want more ease, confidence, and joy in their lives should definitely read this book!" -Kim West, MSW, "The Sleep Lady"Unlock your ability to unfluster your parenting by identifying your anxiety style so you can turn frustration to...

In a world of change we cling to constants that comfort us while catastrophes lure behind cut corners.We compartmentalize and channel our focus into cones of concentration when confronted with choices. Many might decide to do so with intention while...

Invaluable expert information and support for any parent whose infant is admitted to the NICU.When a newborn is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), it can be frightening and overwhelming. Edited by two top NICU doctors and a veteran NICU...

Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast...

With a get-well drawing (an Annie original in crayon), a strong sense of curiosity, and her mother's gentle guidance, Annie's hospital visit includes an adventure filled with new friends, ice cream, and one of life's most important lessons: what we all...

How do allergies work? How have they changed in the last ten or twenty years? Why do so many people suffer from and live with them?InThe Complete Guide to Allergies, author and allergistDr. Catherine Ququet explores the world of the most common allergies...

Hot flashes, sleep problems, weight gain, perimenopause, menopause - none of this was covered in Sex Ed! In fact, it's often not even covered in the doctor's office. This book steps in to fill that gaping hole as the definitive guide to the menopause...

His first new collection of short humour infifteen years is classic Woody Allen.Zero Gravity is the fifth collection of comic pieces by Woody Allen, a hilarious prose stylist whose enduring appeal readers have savoured since his classics Getting Even,...

Your Worth Is Not Measured by Your ProductionGrind culture refers to the false belief that to be considered valuable or worthy in our society, one must be productive. Lurking in the shadow of capitalism, grind culture is accepted as normal, even...

You want to know why dying is like orgasm? Blayney Colmore, thirty years an Episcopal priest and life escort, explains: Does death make hash of all our efforts? Is there a dimension beyond what we know? Can normal people access it? As we burn down our...

All Of Us Together In The End is a lyrical examination of transformation after loss, by a writer the New York Times calls "irresistible" and "utterly convincing."Vollmer's family memoir shimmers with wonder and enchantment and begins with the death of...

A heartening addition to the awarded series Family Love. An unbreakeable bond and a red thread that connects us to our loved ones will guide us into this magical love story.Family means a world of colors, scents, moments and shared dreams. It is our...

A perfect tale to read to curious daughters.To the dreamers. To the ones who love braids.To the ones who prefer to wear their hair down.To the ones who fill their mouths with jelly.To the ones that chat away, even when they're asleep.To the ones who...

El objetivo de este libro es eliminar las lagunas de la profesin del sexlogo desde una perspectiva cientfica y existencial-humanista. El autor brinda informacin llena de humor y sin titubeos sobre su experiencia profesional. El lector encontrar casos...

Discover the secrets of Japanese superfoods and learn how you can incorporate them in your daily meals!Yumi Komatsudaira grew up in her family's seaweed shop, snacking on the green treats on which her family built their health-based culinary...

Dispatches from modern motherhood by a reluctant suburbaniteSend Me Into The Woods Alone is an honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious collection of essays on the joys, struggles, and complexities of motherhood.These essays touch on the major milestones...

Up-Rooted: Climbing Through Family Chaos details the conflict in T.J. Kyri's life, from marriage to adoption to divorce, despite being a conflict resolution professional. It describes her harrowing mission to adopt her older daughters from Ukraine and...

When the Bough Breaks, True Stories of Hope and Encouragement of Mothers Who Have Had to Reinvent Their Relationships with Their Children, seeks to shed light on that moment when Mom has to reach into the well of courage and ask for outside help.

A primer serving to facilitate dialogue between those who have experienced the crushing arms of war and those who have not, at its foundation Black Snowflakes Smothering a Torch presupposes that many issues veterans face when reintegrating come not from...

Hit podcast host Max Dubrow reveals what teens wish their parents understood, with insight from Dr. Judy Ho. Most parents know being a teenager is hard but have no idea what is actually going on in their teen's life. Podcast host and teenager Max Dubrow,...

Engaging, funny, and unflinching essays about coming of age as a transplant patient and living each day as a giftAdina Talve-Goodman was born with a congenital heart condition and survived multiple operations over the course of her childhood, including a...

Winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award * 2022 Nautilus Book Awards Gold Winner * Shortlisted for the John Burroughs Medal * Finalist for the Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize * Shortlisted for a Reading the West...

A rough-and-tumble Iraq War veteran is young and in love, and the last thing on his mind is food and the ethics of eating meat. But when his girlfriend becomes a vegetarian and animal rights activist, suddenly food is all he thinks about. A true story of...

An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De Waal.In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting...

In this tenth anniversary edition of Don't Alienate the Kids! attorney, mediator, and therapist Bill Eddy shows readers how to protect children from the harm of alienation and high-conflict divorce, boosting their resilience by teaching them to think...

What drives serial killers to commit their horrific crimes? Are sex crimes really motivated by sexual desire? Why do some killers stop killing, while others escalate?The science of personality theory has advanced dramatically in recent years, shedding...

High conflict divorce can leave children polarized within the transitioning family system, aligned with one parent and resisting or refusing contact with the other parent. Rather than becoming mired in the bottomless pit of back and forth blame, more and...

First printing: 10,000 copiesThird book in our extremely popular BIFF Conflict Communication Series. Based on the original BIFF book which has sold 20,000 copies + 10,000 copies through seminar back-of-room sales. BIFF is a technique for responding to...

NEW: second edition published in 2021"Emotions are complex things. They can make life hell or make it sweet. So, here's a question: do you have emotions or do emotions have you? Andrew Seubert's The Courage to Feel can help you to have emotions and make...

Have you ever wondered, "Can I survive this marriage? Will we ever be happy?"This book provides instant relief for "healthy" spouses who suffer from their partner's irrational, unstable, depressed, or abusive behaviors by helping them feel understood,...

In his late thirties, John Julius Reel left his native New York for Seville, hoping to reinvent himself, find his voice as a writer, and cast off the shadow of his famous father. When his girlfriend dumped him after a month-long visit, the last tie was...

'Wounds into Wisdom is for anyone who has suffered trauma, either directly or in a family whose generational trauma is buried. It helps readers uncover suffering and use it to help others-the final stage of healing...' - Gloria SteinemA...

**AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, BITCH MAGAZINE, THE LA REVIEW OF BOOKS, LIT HUB, AND MORE** In this groundbreaking collection of essays, poems, and creative nonfiction, more than twenty-nine writers offer witty and incisive insight into the unique...

Fresh entry into successful, timeless genre that fills a hole in the market: This book joins the wildly successful genre of pregnancy, postpartum, and early childcare books, but enters with a modern angle tied to the lust for clean, natural products and...

Feel-Good Fitness from pro runner Alysia Montano offers a year of fun and fresh fitness challenges that will build your strength and endurance. Alysia's fitness challenges will make you smile while you sweat because Alysia's not your typical fitness...

"Embraces death as a concept with due complexity." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Starred Review Death - the one aspect of life we all have in common - is waiting for everyone, yet our practices, beliefs, myths, and stories about it are as diverse as we are. YOU...

This handy companion toThe Mayo Clinic Dietis not your typical journal. The 224 pages ofThe Mayo Clinic Diet Journalwill help you plan, track and review your progress over 10 weeks as you follow the program described in the #1 New York Times...

Eat well. Enjoy life. Lose weight!Now in its third edition,The Mayo Clinic Dietis a practical, no-nonsense approach to weight loss. Designed to help individuals lose weight and, most importantly, keep it off,The Mayo Clinic Diet,3rd edition, offers...

A practical and extensive resource guide by Mayo Clinic Press for women who want to understand and take charge of their own health, presented in short, easy-to-digest chapters.Women do not always receive the same healthcare as men. In fact, for too long...

For every man regardless of hair pattern, shoe size or IPA preference Man Overboard! by Mayo Clinic Press helps you understand your health and live your best life with this humorous but authoritative manual for the aging male. Let's face it, guys: we...

Gut health shortcuts and long-term whole-body research shed light on inflammatory bowel disease through every type of IBD, life phase, and related disease, including cancer. Reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life by taking two expert Mayo...

Life is never peaceful in Chris Erskine's house, what with the four kids, 300-pound beagle, chronically leaky roof, and long-suffering wife, Posh. And that's exactly the way he likes it, except when he doesn't. Every week in the Los Angeles Times and...