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Deliver Us from Evil: A New York City Cop Investigates the Supernatural

Ralph Sarchie · Griffin
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

Demonic possession. Exorcism. Haunted Houses. Satanic Rituals.For most people this is the stuff of nightmares, horror movies, folklore, and superstition. For New York City police Sergeant Ralph Sarchie, it's as real--and dangerous--as midnight patrol . . .A sixteen-year NYPD veteran,...
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What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves

Benjamin K Bergen · Basic Books
Pages: 271
Format: Hardcover

It may be starred, beeped, and censored--yet profanity is so appealing that we can't stop using it. In the funniest, clearest study to date, Benjamin Bergen explains why, and what that tells us about our language and brains.Nearly everyone swears-whether it's over a few too many drinks,...
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Why Good Kids Act Cruel: The Hidden Truth about the Pre-Teen Years

Carl Pickhardt Ph.D. · Sourcebooks, Inc.; 1 edition
Format: Book

Why do many good children treat one another so badly? This is a question parents eventually face and most start thinking about as their children prepare for high school. But the hard truth is, high school is too late. The pre-teen years are actually when it begins, when the cruelty is even...
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The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care

Angelo Volandes · Bloomsbury
Pages: 220
Format: Print book

There is an unspoken dark side of American medicine--keeping patients alive at any price. Two thirds of Americans die in healthcare institutions tethered to machines and tubes at bankrupting costs, even though research shows that most prefer to die at home in comfort, surrounded by loved...
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The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life

Sheldon Solomon · Random House
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

A transformative, fascinating theory - based on robust and groundbreaking experimental research - reveals how our unconscious fear of death powers almost everything we do, shining a light on the hidden motives that drive human behavior More than one hundred years ago, the American philosopher...
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Super Shred: The Big Results Diet: 4 Weeks, 20 Pounds, Lose It Faster!

Ian K. Smith · St. Martin's Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

The diet that works faster and forever!SUPER SHRED Using the same principles--meal spacing, snacking, meal replacement and diet confusion--that made his SHRED a major 1 bestseller--Dr. Ian Smith has developed what dieters told him they needed a quick-acting plan that is safe and easy to follow...
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AHA: The God Moment That Changes Everything

Kyle Idleman · David C Cook
Pages: 217
Format: Paperback

We've all had "aha!" moments in our lives, times when a sudden revelation surprises us with insight. According to pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman, we can experience this same kind of "aha!" in our spiritual lives. With everyday examples and trademark testimonies,...
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Tao of Sustainability: Cultivate Yourself to Heal the Earth

Gregory Ripley · Three Pines Press
Pages: 234
Format: Print book

At the crux of our current environmental crisis lies humanity's perceived separation from nature. We simply will not take care of the natural world if we do not believe we are an integral part of it. In Tao of Sustainability the author presents the traditional Daoist path of self-cultivation...
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The Better Brain Solution: How to Start Now--at Any Age--to Reverse and Prevent Insulin Resistance of the Brain, Sharpen Cognitive Function, and Avoid Memory Loss

Steven Masley · Knopf
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

From the author of the best-selling 30-Day Heart Tune-Up and Smart Fat--the first book to show how the brain can become insulin resistant through diet and lifestyle, and to make clear how and why this has been directly linked to cognitive decline and memory loss. With a detailed program...
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Vision Correction Surgery: The Latest in LASIK and Other Surgeries to Improve Your Vision

Robert K. Maloney MD · Addicus Books, Inc.
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Nearly 3.6 million Americans have their vision surgically corrected annually; it is the most commonly performed surgery in the nation. Even so, many people find themselves feeling anxious about the procedure. Author Robert K. Maloney is an experienced ophthalmologist who has performed thousands...
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Med School 101 for Patients: A Patient's Guide to Creating an Exceptional Doctor Visit

MD KILBOURN GORDON III · Archway
Pages: 140
Format: Hardcover

This step-by-step guide will share strategies on preparing for doctor visits and communicating with doctors to get the most out of limited time. Taking the approach of working with your physicians as patient partners, the book suggests you first see your doctors as human beings. Learn their...
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It's Not About the Broccoli: Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating

Dina Rose · Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

You already know how to give your children healthy food, but the hard part is getting them to eat it. After years of research and working with parents, Dina Rose discovered a powerful truth: when parents focus solely on nutrition, their kids - surprisingly - eat poorly. But when families...
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Pregnancy For Dummies

Keith Eddleman · For Dummies; 4 edition
Format: Print book

The reassuring guide to a happy, healthy pregnancy This new edition offers soon-to-be moms and dads detailed, friendly information on preparing and planning for pregnancy. You'll find guidance on the basics, as well as special considerations like age, multiple births, complications,...
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The Cookie Book: Celebrating the Art, Power and Mystery of Woman's Sweetest Spot

Maritza Breitenbach · Hunter House
Pages: 205
Format: Paperback

Self-esteem and self-empowerment are vital for a rewarding and fulfilling life and are often bolstered by belief systems and societal views. But what if these systems or views prevent us from truly accepting ourselves because of miseducation or taboo? Such is the case for most women and the vagina,...
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