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The Secret Truth in Body Language by Patricia Avla The Secret Truth in Body Language by Patricia Avla Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 17087 words Sample 5%
The Secret of Body Language is a one of a kind guide by noted author Patricia Avla that will show you how to read anyone by taking account of their body language and posture. After reading a few chapters you will get a sense of how easy it can be to know exactly what someone is really thinking. Will you call them out on their lies? Or let them bury themselves deeper in deceit?
Journey to Home: Quintessential Therapy and Beyond by Dr. Rachel Aarons LCSW Journey to Home: Quintessential Therapy and Beyond by Dr. Rachel Aarons LCSW Feb. 06, 2012 $9.99 73611 words Sample 20%
Journey to Home unlocks the mystery of what goes on behind the closed doors of therapists' offices. It reveals the underlying principles of all schools of therapy, regardless of their methodology and gives an in-depth answer to the question: what makes therapy effective? In moving from the abstract and theoretical to the poignantly personal, it speaks to the mind, heart and soul of each reader.
I Am Normal ... If You're Bipolar by Terri Callsen I Am Normal ... If You're Bipolar by Terri Callsen Feb. 06, 2012 $3.99 8037 words Sample 15%
Do you have friends or family that suffer from depression? If so, do you wonder why they are the way they are?
Slowing the Pace: Losing the hurry habit by Zita Weber Slowing the Pace: Losing the hurry habit by Zita Weber Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 3357 words Sample 10%
The hurry habit is addictive. But at what cost? Slowing the Pace: Losing the Hurry Habit, is a little book which promises to bring a sense of balance into our hurried and harried lives. You’ll develop skills that will improve your mental health and sense of being in the world.
Good Grief: How to recover from grief, loss or a broken heart by Zita Weber Good Grief: How to recover from grief, loss or a broken heart by Zita Weber Feb. 04, 2012 $8.99 62675 words Sample 20%
Good Grief is a book for everyone. Loss is part of our daily life. Grief visits us all. There are many incidental and inevitable losses and let-downs, as well as major losses in life. Sometimes the sense of loss and grief we experience leads to feelings of despair. Life seems to lose its meaning. Good Grief shows that a satisfying and meaningful life is possible after loss.
Conative Connection: Uncovering the Link Between Who You Are and How You Perform by Kathy Kolbe Conative Connection: Uncovering the Link Between Who You Are and How You Perform by Kathy Kolbe Feb. 01, 2012 $7.99 53445 words Sample 20%
The best-selling book that offers the first real insight into why we do things the way we do. Kathy Kolbe explains how to harness, rather than work against, the tremendous power of our striving instincts.
One Side of Suicide; Experience moving from surviving to thriving by Dee Burt One Side of Suicide; Experience moving from surviving to thriving by Dee Burt Jan. 30, 2012 $2.99 10362 words Sample 20%
"One Side of Suicide" draws on the author's personal use of journaling to move from surviving to thriving in a powerful story of loss and love. Writing prompts help you go within on your own healing journey. Includes professional resources.
Charismatic Leadership: A How to Guide by David Tuffley Charismatic Leadership: A How to Guide by David Tuffley Jan. 29, 2012 $4.95 15768 words Sample 20%
Charisma is a subtle light that shines from within a person who is living their life to its fullest potential. It is perceived as the result of certain outward behaviors, yet true charisma comes from deep within a person approaching self-realization. This heightened awareness has been called enlightenment, Satori, awakening. In this book it is called self-actualization. Find out how you can do it.
Risky Behavior: Drugs and Sex, Friends and Lovers by Charalambos Cleanthous Risky Behavior: Drugs and Sex, Friends and Lovers by Charalambos Cleanthous Jan. 29, 2012 $19.99 61605 words Sample 10%
Risky Behavior is concerned with how the individual can protect one’s psychological and biological well-being. The concern is with the influence of friends, lovers, sex, and drugs. Self-management techniques are used to teach how to identify situations and their consequences that lead to risky behavior. The goal is how to become a self-manager so that one may live a healthier life.
Mind, Time and Power! by Anthony Hamilton Mind, Time and Power! by Anthony Hamilton Jan. 28, 2012 $8.99 51387 words Sample 30%
Psychologists have recently discovered that our mind operates like a mental time machine. Mind, Time and Power! details how we can each use the newly-discovered aspect of our mind to heal our past, transform our present and create our ideal future. Drawings, how-to exercises and detailed instructions enable you to design your ideal life and then create it, step by step.
QUANTUM HYPNOSIS SCRIPTS- Neo-Ericksonian Scripts that Will Supercharge Your Sessions! by Jo Ana Starr, PhD QUANTUM HYPNOSIS SCRIPTS- Neo-Ericksonian Scripts that Will Supercharge Your Sessions! by Jo Ana Starr, PhD Jan. 26, 2012 $7.96 33085 words Sample 20%
This is a book that features 24 full length, professional Hypnosis scripts that are ideal for Self Hypnosis use or professional use. In addition to the 24 full length Hypnosis scripts, there are 2 Master Hypnosis Inductions included as well as instructions for use. The print version is 222 pages long. Readers of Quantum Self Hypnosis receive a Free audio Hypnosis full length session.
555 Questions to Ask a Potential Mate by Toby Welch 555 Questions to Ask a Potential Mate by Toby Welch Jan. 25, 2012 $0.99 5211 words Sample 20%
Before you settle down with someone, it is vital you know all you can about that person. By delving into one another's thoughts now, you'll be better prepared for a future together. This book is divided into 13 sections; current life, work, just for fun, past life, future life, education, politics, money matters, extended family, children, sex, household,and health. Have fun with these questions!
Talking Them Through: Crisis Communications with the Emotionally Disturbed and Mentally Ill by Rory Miller Talking Them Through: Crisis Communications with the Emotionally Disturbed and Mentally Ill by Rory Miller Jan. 25, 2012 $5.99 26882 words Sample 15%
Drawing on extensive experience with unstable, violent, intoxicated and mentally ill people, former Corrections Sergeant Rory Miller delivers a street-level guide to building rapport, taking command and avoiding force.
Mental Illness in Africans: A Treatment Manual by Timothy Conerson Mental Illness in Africans: A Treatment Manual by Timothy Conerson Jan. 23, 2012 $1.99 1318 words Sample 20%
The layout of this manual is simple. We list the mental illness along with a definition. We then list some of the behaviors that the illness causes. Finally we list treatment(s) that may help the typical African person become healthy.
Anger Management, Types I and II by Steven T. Griggs, Ph.D. Anger Management, Types I and II by Steven T. Griggs, Ph.D. Jan. 22, 2012 $14.99 19661 words Sample 20%
I've been an outpatient clinical psychologist for twenty-seven years. In that time, I've run into anger problems galore in clients of all ages, in court-ordered programs, in relationships, in business. There are actually two main types; the second one is not in the literature, because its just my way of conceptualizing anger. But once you read this, a lot of symptoms will really make sense.
Leading Chaos: Een Essentiële Handleiding Voor Conflictmanagement, Nederlandse Editie by Alexandria Windcaller Leading Chaos: Een Essentiële Handleiding Voor Conflictmanagement, Nederlandse Editie by Alexandria Windcaller Jan. 17, 2012 $9.99 48321 words Sample 15%
Leading Chaos (*Dutch Version) explores safety based Goal-Oriented Intervention, which provides the baseline protocol for the professional and non-professional intervener. The goals for each stage of conflict management have been fine-tuned and will help interveners succeed in answering that age-old question asked during a flash-point crisis ‘What should I do?'
Aprendiendo a fracasar: cómo identificar y solucionar la causa de tus fracasos by Víctor De Miután Aprendiendo a fracasar: cómo identificar y solucionar la causa de tus fracasos by Víctor De Miután Jan. 17, 2012 $2.99 8071 words Sample 40%
¿Empiezas mil cosas y no acabas ninguna? ¿Vas de fracaso en fracaso sin saber por qué? En este libro encontrarás la respuesta: la neurosis de fracaso; qué es, qué la causa, cómo identificarla y solucionarla. Redactado de forma sencilla y con ejemplos prácticos, este manual te ayudará a superar con éxito los fracasos y hacer lo que de verdad desees hacer, liberándote de limitaciones autoimpuestas.
The Anatomy of Inductions by Graham Old The Anatomy of Inductions by Graham Old Jan. 16, 2012 $9.99 8040 words Sample 20%
Discover the DNA of effective hypnotic inductions! The anatomy of inductions will enable you to understand the essence of what inductions do - and why. You will also be introduced to the theory and practice of Therapeutic Inductions. A significant addition is the inclusion of transcripts from therapeutic hypnosis sessions.
The Easy To Follow Guide To Helping Someone With Depression by Libby Kalis The Easy To Follow Guide To Helping Someone With Depression by Libby Kalis Jan. 15, 2012 $7.99 8019 words Sample 10%
Helping someone with depression is something that you CAN do,if you are shown HOW. Your support, care and help will dramatically increase the chances of the person getting on the road to depression recovery. If you are struggling to help someone with depression, you no longer have to struggle as this guide provides you with all the tips & strategies that you need to know.
The Naked Dreamer - How to Interpret your bizarre dreams by Don Hale The Naked Dreamer - How to Interpret your bizarre dreams by Don Hale Jan. 15, 2012 $2.99 22991 words Sample 10%
This book provides an exclusive and fascinating insight into our worst fears and explores the bizarre world of dream interpretation. It explains how and why we have so many weird and wonderful embarrassing dreams about appearing naked in front of friends, relatives, work colleagues or complete strangers. It offers a rational explanation for this nakedness, and looks at why we dream of falling etc.
A journey to the dream world by Pia A journey to the dream world by Pia Jan. 11, 2012 $1.27 23421 words Sample 3%
Dreams help one to understand his/her underlying problems, to learn about the real desires and the psychology of oneself. How does it happen? Here is the answer...
Sindrome Shopping by Marco Betti Delgado Sindrome Shopping by Marco Betti Delgado Jan. 10, 2012 $6.00 10857 words Sample 15%
La sindrome da Shopping è una vera patologia che consiste in un’ossessione per gli acquisti, un bisogno di fare spese frequenti e ripetute di oggetti spesso inutili o che superano le proprie capacità finanziarie. In questa pubblicazione vengono esaminati i caratteri generali del fenomeno, tenendo conto delle scoperte e degli apporti dottrinali più recenti nell'analisi di cause, sintomi e rimedi.
The Five Steps of Assertiveness (+) by Steven T. Griggs, Ph.D. The Five Steps of Assertiveness (+) by Steven T. Griggs, Ph.D. Jan. 08, 2012 $12.99 9125 words
Assertiveness is a skill everyone needs, but few fully develop. This ebook walks you through the steps and makes it easy. There are five steps, yet most people fail at steps one or two. What is the difference between assertiveness and passivity, passive-aggression, non-assertiveness? This ebook has no fat, goes straight to the point and works. Written by a clinical psychologist.
Widespread Zombification in the 21st Century and the Wars of the Zombie Masters: DRUGS: For Kids - and the Occasional Interested Parent by Brian Johnson, M.D. Widespread Zombification in the 21st Century and the Wars of the Zombie Masters: DRUGS: For Kids - and the Occasional Interested Parent by Brian Johnson, M.D. Jan. 07, 2012 $8.99 43676 words Sample 20%
An informative, entertaining book for kids about addictive drugs, written by a medical doctor with years of addiction treatment experience.
Personality, Personality, Personality by Thom McFadden Personality, Personality, Personality by Thom McFadden Jan. 01, 2012 $9.95 66556 words Sample 20%
Why do some people seem to walk into a room and command attention while others simply melt into the background? Charisma, contrary to popular belief is a learned set of skills. You don't have to be born with it. You can LEARN it. Thom McFadden, a veteran of the stage and screen, acting coach to the stars shows you how to be a charismatic superstar, using the tools and techniques actors use.
The Scars of Racism by Dr. Christopher Handy, Ph.D. The Scars of Racism by Dr. Christopher Handy, Ph.D. Dec. 31, 2011 $1.00 10561 words Sample 10%
The Scars of Racism is a book to educate people from all walks of life of the dangers of racism and how it effects society as a whole. In this book the reader will learn about racism and how to find workable solutions that will bring about the healing of this plague, we know as racism.
Control Your Dreams by Tom Stafford Control Your Dreams by Tom Stafford Dec. 29, 2011 You set the price! 2841 words Sample 100%
We tell you how to have lucid dreams. These are dreams in which you know you are dreaming, and can take control of the reality of your dreams. Nights of adventure, problem solving, exploration and indulgence can all be yours on the wild frontier of your own consciousness.
Your Life Can Be Better: using strategies for Adult ADD/ADHD by Doug Puryear Your Life Can Be Better: using strategies for Adult ADD/ADHD by Doug Puryear Dec. 26, 2011 $1.99 89025 words Sample 20%
this ADD book is different: -it is by a psychiatrist, about his own struggles with ADD and those of his patients and his friends. -it is personal, about real people coping with real problems. -it is about strategies, not about medications or the history, definition or diagnosis of ADD. -it is not academic. it is interesting and light reading, with lots of helpful information and ideas.
All Is Well 2: More Stories of Guts and Grace, Courage and Compassion. by David Bruner and Lee Hartley All Is Well 2: More Stories of Guts and Grace, Courage and Compassion. by David Bruner and Lee Hartley Dec. 24, 2011 $9.95 51843 words Sample 10%
All Is Well 2 offers uplifting stories glancing into personal struggles that we all face. They will inspire you to approach your own life knowing that when you change your mind …you will change your life. Expect to find your self reading into the wee hours, one compelling tale after another and receiving a gift in each author’s lessons learned.
Surviving Adolescence: A Roadmap for Teens and Their Parents by Calvin Colarusso, M.D. Surviving Adolescence: A Roadmap for Teens and Their Parents by Calvin Colarusso, M.D. Dec. 22, 2011 $2.99 5727 words Sample 20%
Surviving Adolescence provides understanding of adolescent behavior and practical suggestions on what to do about mood swings, backtalk, disgusting bedrooms, sexual behavior and dating. Topics include: - Effects of puberty - Adolescent withdrawal and secretiveness - Continued parental involvement/limits - Adolescent crushes - When to allow dating - Choosing a career - Dos and Don'ts for parents
No Comfort Zone: Notes on Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Marla Handy No Comfort Zone: Notes on Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Marla Handy Dec. 21, 2011 $5.99 28821 words Sample 20%
No Comfort Zone challenges the reader to understand a bit of what it’s like to live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With insight, clarity and humor, the author describes the fear and unpredictability of her past and links them to her perceptions, reactions and hopes in the present.
The Anxiety Relief Program by Dennis Radha-Rose The Anxiety Relief Program by Dennis Radha-Rose Dec. 20, 2011 $4.99 20514 words Sample 12%
You can't stop the waves of anxiety, but you can learn to ride them.
Psyche and Religion by Liam Wiser Psyche and Religion by Liam Wiser Dec. 18, 2011 $1.45 13436 words
It is highly probable that a large percentage of believers, and maybe even non-believers, are not aware of the fact that religion/religiousness can be discussed on the basis of a wide range of empirical data. The purpose of this book is to educate by quoting the results of research in social science published in peer-reviewed scientific journals on subjects related to religiosity.
Body Language: Action Speak Louder than Words by 7 Minute Reads Body Language: Action Speak Louder than Words by 7 Minute Reads Dec. 15, 2011 $1.99 1637 words Sample 5%
New 35+ Pictures Expression Gallery Can you tell someone is feeling just by looking at them? Can you tell if they’re interested in what you say—or in you? How can you tell when a co-worker is gearing up to get confrontational? Are you aware of the signals your own body is giving out? If you can’t answer a confident “yes” to all of these questions, this book will be a real eye-opener
Mon enfant est-il autiste? by Nathalie Hamidi Mon enfant est-il autiste? by Nathalie Hamidi Dec. 15, 2011 $2.99 5578 words Sample 20%
Vous avez des questions par rapport aux comportements de votre enfant, vous avez des doutes. Et s'il était autiste? Vous trouverez ici un document simple pour vous aider à y voir plus clair, et que vous pourrez amener à votre médecin si jamais votre enfant a plusieurs signes d'autisme.
Separated From the Light by William Tollefson Separated From the Light by William Tollefson Dec. 14, 2011 $4.99 54058 words Sample 20%
This book illuminates the darkness, isolation, and secrecy that shroud survivors of trauma. It was written to let people know that there is effective help for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and there are professionals who can assist with their recovery. It offers common-sense principles and theory explaining what a human being does in reaction to trauma and suggests a path to recovery.
Stress-less: Your guide to better living by Zita Weber Stress-less: Your guide to better living by Zita Weber Dec. 11, 2011 $3.99 14287 words Sample 15%
Stress-less: Your guide to better living provides you with lots of simple, practical suggestions and strategies for taking control of your well-being and achieving a more peaceful, happier life. No matter who you are or what you do, chances are you'll experience stress at some point in your life. The good news is that everyday challenges and stresses can be managed. This book shows you how.
Consciousness and paranormal phenomena (Bulgarian edition) by Lyubomir Nikolov Consciousness and paranormal phenomena (Bulgarian edition) by Lyubomir Nikolov Dec. 11, 2011 $3.99 40163 words Sample 10%
A scientific study explaining paranormal phenomena from the point of view of consiousness defined as a field. Inside the book you will find empirical observation coupled with scientific methodology.
Portret ZÅ‚ego. Klasyczne manipulacje morderców seryjnych. by Wojciech i Marek Wareccy Portret ZÅ‚ego. Klasyczne manipulacje morderców seryjnych. by Wojciech i Marek Wareccy Dec. 08, 2011 $1.99 8915 words Sample 15%
Kim jest morderca seryjny? Jak się robi portret psychologiczny? Jakich metod manipulacji używają seryjni mordercy?
The Ultimate Guide to Numerology by Linda Alchin The Ultimate Guide to Numerology by Linda Alchin Dec. 07, 2011 $2.99 11089 words Sample 15%
Numerology is a very ancient science dating back thousands of years. It offers an insight into the personality by assigning numeric values, or numbers, to the letters which are contained in names. What does my name say about my personality? What is my Numerology Number? What do the different numbers mean in Numerology?
The Ultimate Survivor Guides: Beating Depression & Coping With Anxiety by Heather Rose The Ultimate Survivor Guides: Beating Depression & Coping With Anxiety by Heather Rose Dec. 06, 2011 $9.97 9052 words Sample 20%
There is an abundance of information out there about depression and anxiety attacks but to be honest most of what you read is just too hard to understand. You need information about what your feeling and how to overcome it in simple terms not some explanation straight out of a medical textbook using medical jargon that scares you half to death.
The Beginning Counselor's Survival Guide: The New Counselor's Guide to Success from Practicum to Licensure by Stephanie Adams The Beginning Counselor's Survival Guide: The New Counselor's Guide to Success from Practicum to Licensure by Stephanie Adams Dec. 05, 2011 $9.99 57798 words Sample 20%
Have you ever wondered how you can have a graduate degree in counseling and still feel so lost? Do you feel discouraged about your ability to succeed as a counselor? You won't have to anymore. The Beginning Counselor's Survival Guide will teach you how to develop as a professional, work productively with your clients and practice great self-care. You'll never be lost in your career again!
Explore your blind spot by Tom Stafford Explore your blind spot by Tom Stafford Dec. 03, 2011 Free! 1881 words Read a sample
Discover how the mind hides its tracks. This is a short guide to one of the secrets of mind and brain. Find out about the gaps in your vision and how your mind is designed to stop you noticing them.
Animal Impact: Secrets Proven to Achieve Results and Move the World by Caryn Ginsberg Animal Impact: Secrets Proven to Achieve Results and Move the World by Caryn Ginsberg Nov. 29, 2011 $19.95 64589 words Sample 15%
Why do some animal protection efforts succeed while others fail? Discover how leading advocates – working individually and in organizations from grassroots to global - create change. You'll learn a seven-step system with techniques that are transforming advocacy… and the world. Inspiring stories and practical how-tos make Animal Impact a must-read for anyone who cares deeply about animals.
My Fear of You: Living with Agoraphobia by D. L. Graham My Fear of You: Living with Agoraphobia by D. L. Graham Nov. 29, 2011 $0.99 4117 words Sample 10%
A short vignette that details what it is like for me to live with agoraphobia, which is essentially a fear of crowds, people, wide open spaces. I give information that you can use to talk to your doctor if you know or suspect that you may have agoraphobia.
Flow by Nigel Andres Flow by Nigel Andres Nov. 29, 2011 $5.00 3642 words Sample 20%
Flow/Enlightenment (with levels, to achieve/beat) This book describes being in "Flow" so you can find/be on your life path. There is emphasis on the essence of feminity at least for the masculine perspective. Works for all. .. This book also places emphasis on nature, and the rain. go to TCConveneince if you like how that sounds...
Child Molestation Stories: Voices of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (Molestation, Rape, and Incest) by Lynn Daugherty Child Molestation Stories: Voices of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse (Molestation, Rape, and Incest) by Lynn Daugherty Nov. 18, 2011 $2.99 11740 words Sample 20%
Survivors of child molestation, rape, and incest share their stories to let other victims know they are not alone. Abuse . . . in the hospital . . . walking home . . . in a rest room . . . at the beach . . . in my bed . . . by our neighbor . . . a family friend . . . my mother's boyfriend . . . my brother . . . my stepmother . . . my daddy . . . (About 40 pages if it were a paperback.)
Child Molesters, Child Rapists, and Child Sexual Abuse: Why and How Sex Offenders Abuse: Child Molestation, Rape, and Incest Stories, Studies, and Models by Lynn Daugherty Child Molesters, Child Rapists, and Child Sexual Abuse: Why and How Sex Offenders Abuse: Child Molestation, Rape, and Incest Stories, Studies, and Models by Lynn Daugherty Nov. 17, 2011 $4.99 18338 words Sample 20%
Why would anyone sexually abuse a child? How does it happen! Clear answers and stories from victims and abusers help you: ~ Recognize circumstances that allow child sexual abuse to take place ~ Identify motivations of different types of sex offenders ~ Understand why and how someone could sexually abuse a child with this concise book (15,000 words, about 60 pages if it were a paperback).
Sounds in the House! A Mystery by Karl Beckstrand Sounds in the House! A Mystery by Karl Beckstrand Nov. 17, 2011 $2.99 373 words Sample 30%
A funny bedtime story on fear, courage and friendship. Have you ever been scared by strange noises—sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What could be causing those squeaks and bumps? Laughs, learning & family fun!
How Could This Happen by Krisit Fowler How Could This Happen by Krisit Fowler Nov. 16, 2011 $5.99 35575 words Sample 20%
When tragedy hits us...we just want to shut down. We want to quit. It is too big, too overwhelming, too taxing...We want forget it and just "exist," whatever "exist" is. But to do so denies the human spirit. To do so denies human resiliency.