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Marijuana: The Unbiased Truth about the World’s Most Popular Weed

Kevin P. Hill · Hazelden
Format: Print book

Marijuana--or weed, pot, grass, MJ, Mary Jane, reefer, cannabis, or hemp among dozens of other names--has a long, colorful history dating back more than 2,000 years as the one of the most sought-after mood-altering substances in the world. Societal opinion about the drug has dramatically...
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Get the Truth: Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Persuade Anyone to Tell All

Michael Floyd · St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Getting someone to tell the truth is an essential skill that very few people possess. In the boardroom, classroom, or our own homes, every day we interact with others and try to get the truth from them. This book will show you how to do it, and do it well!...
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Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too!

Chelsea Handler · Spiegel & Grau
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

The funny, sad, super-honest, all-true story of Chelsea Handler's year of self-discovery - featuring a nerdily brilliant psychiatrist, a shaman, four Chow Chows, some well-placed security cameras, various family members (living and departed) , friends, assistants, and a lot of edibles

"This...
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Your Rights in the Workplace

Barbara Kate Repa · NOLO
Pages: 496
Format: Paperback

Your Rights in the Workplace is an invaluable reference for every employee. Whether you have questions about your paycheck, discrimination, layoffs, or benefits, you'll find answers here.



Get the facts on:


wages, hours, and breaks
drug and alcohol...
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Trust: Mastering the Four Essential Trusts: Trust in Self, Trust in God, Trust in Others, Trust in Life

Iyanla Vanzant · Hay House Inc
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover

Trust in Self
Trust yourself because you are worthy of your own time, energy, attention, and love. You - as a demonstration of and representative of the presence of the Creator in the world - deserve and are worthy of your own trust . . . Trust yourself because it is the way you demonstrate...
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How to Stop Feeling So Damn Depressed: The No BS Guide for Men

Jonas A. Horwitz · New Harbinger Publications
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

In this no-nonsense guide for men, psychologist Jonas Horwitz presents straightforward, jargon-free strategies to help you identify and overcome depression, once and for all. The damned thing about severe depression is that it takes over your brain, body, and spirit. It wants you to say to yourself,...
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Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath's Guide to Evading Relationships That Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power

CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP · Hay House, Inc.
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover

Highly sensitive people - or empaths - see life through the eyes of compassion and caring. They were born that way. As a result, they carry a tremendous amount of inner light. But they're also the favored prey of "vampires" who feed off empaths' energy and disrupt their...
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The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations

OPRAH WINFREY · Flatiron Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Oprah Winfrey says Super Soul Sunday is the television show she was born to do. "I see it as an offering," she explains. "If you want to be more fully present and live your life with a wide-open heart, this is the place to come to."

Now, for the first...

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The Dog's Guide to Your Happiness: Seven Secrets for a Better Life from Man's Best Friend

Garry L McDaniel · CompanionHouse Books
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

How do we define happiness in a world where people regularly feel rushed, stressed, and overwhelmed by the daily demands of life? Authors Garry McDaniel and Sharon Massen suggest that we look to our canine companions to learn what happiness is really about. Based on the authors' research...
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Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions

Johann Hari · Bloomsbury USA
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, a radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety.

What really causes depression and anxiety--and how can we really solve them? Award-winning journalist...

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Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?: Encouragement for Women Involved with Angry and Controlling Men

Lundy Bancroft · Berkley
Format: Book

Each new day.One new meditation.One new step forward.Even if you've read Why Does He Do That?, it may be hard to see the truth of what is happening to you. You may feel overwhelmed by confusion, loss, and fear, and find yourself looking away from the truth and falling back into traumatic...
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Assess, Rebuild, Connect: Creating a New Life Beyond Addiction

Adams Recovery Center · Kicam Projects
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Assess, Rebuild, Connect is the comprehensive resource that guides individuals and their loved ones through the three phases of addiction recovery and into a life of sustained sobriety.

Featuring reflection questions and room for written responses, plus real-life success stories...

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True and Constant Friends: Love and Inspiration from Our Grandmothers, Mothers, and Friends

Kelley Paul · Center Street
Format: Hardcover

Kelley Paul, wife of Senator Rand Paul, celebrates lifelong friendships in a beautifully illustrated book about the female bond. Feeling blessed to be one of seven friends who met and grew close in college-and looking forward to their celebration of a milestone birthday together-Kelley...
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My Friend Fear: Finding Magic in the Unknown

Meera Lee Patel · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

From the bestselling author of Start Where You Are comes a vibrantly inspiring look at making peace with fear--to become our truest selves

On the heels of her bestselling journal Start Where You Are, author and illustrator Meera Lee Patel takes us deeper into her artistic...
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Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life

Albert Flynn DeSilver · Sounds True
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

The best writers say their work seems to come from a source beyond the thinking mind. But how do we access that source? "We must first look inside ourselves and be willing to touch that raw emotional core at the heart of a deeper creativity," writes Albert Flynn DeSilver. In Writing...
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