Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In _The Body Keeps the Score_, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, _The Body Keeps the Score_ exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.

Overthinking, ruminating, worrying: bestselling author Gwendoline Smith explains this common form of anxiety and offers helpful advice for overcoming it. Psychologist Gwendoline Smith explains in clear and accessible language the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry, and how to deal with the "thought viruses" that are holding you back. She helps you understand what's going on in your head--using examples, anecdotes, and plenty of humor--and she offers powerful strategies for addressing your issues. Based on cognitive behavioral theory, this book will help you combat anxious thought patterns in all areas of your life: from your personal life to relationships and work.

Note to Self:  When you feel f&*ed up: Stop. Breathe. Talk to someone. Tell them stuff. Stop being an asshole and thinking you’re going to get through it alone. Problems are like broken pipes: they need a person to fix them. Oh, and clean your room, you filthy animal.   Kevin Breel burst into the public's awareness when at 19 his TED talk became a worldwide phenomenon.  Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male and depressed in a culture that has no place for that. BOY MEETS DEPRESSION is a book that explores what it means to struggle and tells an honest, heartfelt story about how a meaningful life isn't found in perfection, it's found in our ability to heal and accept the dark parts of ourselves.

"Breakthrough chronicles the life, hard work, and accomplishments of Katalin Karikó, one of the pioneering mRNA researchers whose work led to COVID-19 vaccines, depicting her as an inspirational figure for readers interested in science"--

This book is a must-have reference guide for breastfeeding parents, lactation consultants, and family healthcare providers. Over-the-counter products are not all safe to use while breastfeeding and can be harmful for an infant when passed through breastmilk. Pharmacist Dr. Frank J. Nice provides clear guidelines to help breastfeeding families make safe product choices, with tables covering over 1700 nonprescription drugs and active ingredients; cosmetic, herbal, and dietary products; and social drugs like caffeine and alcohol.

How do we interact with other people? What does the word 'relationship' mean to you? How can you negotiate your place in the world while respecting other people's boundaries? What exactly is consent? What does it mean and why does it matter? Why is there so much debate around it? â??Can we talk about it? Consent is a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. Can We Talk About Consent? explains clearly what consent means and why it matters - in all areas of life. With honest, expert explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, children will learn how consent is a vital part of how we relate to ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us and the wider world. Readers will uncover how to develop and maintain a variety of relationships, how to manage and avoid negative relationships and learn more about equality and respect. Covers a broad range of situations, including: how we greet each other; how we work out who wants to play in goal; what video game we're going to play; what kind of touch is okay in the playground; and how we choose things for ourselves. Colorful, striking illustrations by Fuchsia MacAree help children relate what they read to the world around them. Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to have healthyrelationships throughout our lives. This clearly written, stylishly illustrated guide to respecting ourselves and others makes a valuable handbook for boys and girls 12 years and older.

This collection of 101 stories is written by teens for teens, sharing their stories about family, friends and love. Being a teenager is hard – but you are not alone. Read stories written by other teens who face the same problems and issues as you or your friends. Read how other teens met the challenges of new friends, new love, and changing family relationships. Teens talk: School and After-school Boyfriends and Girlfriends Divorce and Family Life Changes and New Beginnings

With many jurisdictions considering whether or not to implement new assisted-death legislation, Choosing to Live, Choosing to Die is a timely look at the subject for teen readers who may not yet have had much experience with death and dying. Readers are introduced to the topic of assisted dying through the author's own story. The issue continues to be hotly debated in families, communities and countries around the world, and there are no easy answers. Choosing to Live, Choosing to Die looks at the issue from multiple perspectives and encourages readers to listen with an open mind and a kind heart and reach their own conclusions.

The essential guide for understanding and managing of rheumatoid arthritis with companion recipes. Recent reports indicate that as many as 91 million Americans may have arthritis and 350 million people may have arthritis worldwide. For those who experience this often-painful condition, The Complete Arthritis Health, Diet Guide and Cookbook will be an essential guide and a great help. With details on the symptoms and causes of arthritis and information on medications and supplements, this book also offers advice around food and lifestyle choices that may help manage symptoms of arthritis including inflammation. Experienced dietitian Kim Arrey and noted rheumatologist Michael Star offer advice based on and supported by new clinical and scientific research, and deliver over 100 delicious, companion recipes to support an anti-inflammatory diet. Also included are menu plans with nutritional analysis and tips for shopping for healthy foods. With an easy-to-understand approach, The Complete Arthritis Health, Diet Guide and Cookbook will be an indispensable resource in helping anyone suffering with arthritis manage their symptoms, while improving their overall health and wellbeing. This trusted resource has sold 22,000 copies across editions and will continue to offer relief for thousands of people for many years to come.

An explosive book that exposes the truth about breast cancer screening. For decades, women have been told that mammograms save lives. Yet many scientists say that this is in fact not true. Conspiracy of Hope reveals how breast cancer screening was introduced in the US before there was any good evidence it made any difference, and an unfounded belief in early detection caught on quickly in Canada and other developed countries. Today the evidence is starkly clear. Screening does more harm than good. Still women, and their doctors, continue to buy into a myth perpetuated by greed, fear, and wishful thinking. Conspiracy of Hope illustrates how a vortex of interests came together to make breast screening standard medical practice and why it's so hard to persuade them they are wrong. The radiologists, the imaging machinery manufacturers, and the pink ribbon charities are all part of that story. It is a tale of back-stabbing and intrigue, of exploiting fear and hope, while distorting and misrepresenting the evidence. Or simply ignoring it.

A fully illustrated book collecting important, impactful, and inspiring words from amazing people who have made a difference by a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator team. The things we say, write, and sing can inspire, comfort, uplift, and excite other people. But words do not only provoke emotions, they lead to action too. This book, like most others, is a collection of words. What makes these words different is how they changed the world and changed peoples' lives. Some of them were heard by millions of people around the planet, while others were written in personal letters from one person to another. Learn more about 75 people throughout history who have used their words to make a difference in the world, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nujeen Mustafa, Lin Yutang, Lydia Maria Child, Malala, Socrates, Sampa the Great, and more. Fully illustrated with art by Quinton Winter, this new middle grade book is sure to uplift and inspire young readers to use words to change the world.

In her #1 New York Times bestsellers, Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it's necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can't do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start. Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love. Brown writes, "One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of skills and practices that are 100 percent teachable. It's learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It's why we're here." Whether you've read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you're new to Brené Brown's work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.