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Strong Is the New Pretty: A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves

Kate T. Parker - Workman Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Girls being fearless. Girls being silly. Girls being wild, stubborn, and proud. Girls whose faces are smeared with dirt and lit up with joy. So simple and yet so powerful, Strong Is the New Pretty celebrates, through more than 175 memorable photographs, the strength and spirit of girls...
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Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery

Janet Singer - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Daniel Singer hadn't eaten in a week. Hunched over with his head in his hands, he'd sit in his "safe" chair for hours, doing nothing but shaking, mumbling and moaning; he was in the throes of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dan went from seven therapists to ten medications...
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The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition

Friedrich A von Hayek - University of Chicago Press
Format: Print book

An unimpeachable classic work in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians, scholars, and general readers for half a century. Originally published in 1944 - when Eleanor Roosevelt supported the efforts...
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The Brain Warrior's Way: Ignite Your Energy and Focus, Attack Illness and Aging, Transform Pain into Purpose

Daniel G. Amen - New American Library
Format: Print book

New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are ready to lead you to victory... When trying to live a healthy lifestyle, every day can feel like a battle. Forces are destroying our bodies and our minds. The standard American diet we consume is making us sick;...
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A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life

Ayelet Waldman - Alfred A Knopf
Format: Print book

A revealing, courageous, fascinating, and funny account of the author's experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day. When a small vial arrives in her mailbox...
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We're All Mad Here: The No-Nonsense Guide to Living with Social Anxiety

Claire Eastham - Jessica Kingsley
Format: Print book

Anxiety is a crafty shapeshifter that can take on many forms: the tiger that sinks its claws in with physical symptoms and distressing thoughts, the cruel and belittling bully creating insecurity and self-doubt and, worst of all, the frenemy rewarding avoidance of social situations with...
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Being a Dog: The World From Your Dog's Point of View

Karen Wild - Firefly Books
Format: Print book

Dogs and humans have lived together for more than 30,000 years, becoming closer and more interdependent over time. Today, there are dogs in almost 50 percent of American households. This book is not about anthropomorphizing dogs. They are not human. But science is confirming what dog people...
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The Miracle Mindset: Show Up. Step Up. You Are Stronger Than You Think.

J J Virgin - North Star Way
Format: Print book

Celebrity health expert and four-time New York Times bestselling author, JJ Virgin reveals how one life-altering event taught her to tap into an indomitable mindset, trust her instincts, and defy the odds, ultimately saving her son's life ... and her own. She'll share the lessons...
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Tribe On Homecoming and Belonging.

Junger Sebastian - Twelve
Format: Print book

We have a strong instinct to belong to small groups defined by clear purpose and understanding--"tribes." This tribal connection has been largely lost in modern society, but regaining it may be the key to our psychological survival. Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin...
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Clearing the Haze: Helping Families Face Teen Addiction

Christian M.D. Thurstone - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Often it is difficult for parents to recognize when their child is abusing alcohol, using illegal drugs, or in trouble with other substances that are hazardous to their health, safety, and wellbeing. Clearing the Haze is a guide designed to help parents determine whether their child may have...
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ADHD and the Edison Gene: A Drug-Free Approach to Managing the Unique Qualities of Your Child

Thom Hartmann - Park Street Press; 3rd Edition, New Edition of The Edison Gene edition
Format: Print book

Explores how the ADHD gene is and has been critical to humanitys development Shows how artists, inventors, and innovators carry the gene necessary for the future survival of humanity Explains why children with this gene are so often mislabeled in public schools as having a disorder...
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Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time

Victoria L. Dunckley - New World Library
Format: Paperback

A no-cost, nonpharmaceutical treatment plan for children with behavioral and mental health challengesIncreasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism,...
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How to Succeed in Therapy: Navigating the Pitfalls on the Path to Wellness

Jared Scherz - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Seeking therapy is among the most important mental health decisions a person will make and, yet, many clients are poorly prepared for what lays ahead. Here, Jared Scherz outlines the process for seeking therapy, from finding the right therapist and approach, to navigating the insurance...
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Secrets from the Eating Lab: The Science of Weight Loss, the Myth of Willpower, and Why You Should Never Diet Again

Traci Mann - Harper Wave
Format: Hardcover

A provocative expose of the dieting industry from one of the nation's leading researchers in self-control and the psychology of weight loss that offers proven strategies for sustainable weight loss.From her office in the University of Minnesota's Health and Eating Lab, professor...
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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

HECTOR GARCIA - Penguin Books
Format: Hardcover

The internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai - the happiness of always being busy - as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people "Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years." - Japanese proverb According...
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On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety

ANDREA PETERSEN - Crown
Format: Hardcover

A celebrated science and health reporter offers a wry, bracingly honest account of living with anxiety. A racing heart. Difficulty breathing. Overwhelming dread. Andrea Petersen was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at the age of twenty, but she later realized that she had been...
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A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition

Lee A Wilkinson - Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format: Print book

Fully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in school settings....
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I Hate You--Dont Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality

Jerold J. Kreisman - TarcherPerigee
Format: Paperback

A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder. . After more than two decades as the essential guide to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) , this new edition now reflects the most up- to-date research that has opened doors to the neurobiological,...
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Creative, Successful, Dyslexic: 23 High Achievers Share Their Stories

Margaret Rooke - Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
Format: eBook

23 very well-known people from the arts, sport, and business worlds talk about how dyslexia affected their childhood, how they were able to overcome the challenges and use the special strengths of dyslexia to achieve great success in adulthood. Darcey Bussell CBE, Eddie Izzard, Sir Richard...
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The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child

DANIEL J SIEGEL - Bantam
Format: Hardcover

From the authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, an indispensable guide to unlocking your child's innate capacity for positive thinking.When facing challenges, unpleasant tasks, and contentious issues such as homework, screen time, food choices, and bedtime,...
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The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece

Josiah Ober - Princeton University Press
Format: Hardcover

Lord Byron described Greece as great, fallen, and immortal, a characterization more apt than he knew. Through most of its long history, Greece was poor. But in the classical era, Greece was densely populated and highly urbanized. Many surprisingly healthy Greeks lived in remarkably big houses...
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Aspertools: The Practical Guide for Understanding and Embracing Asperger's, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Neurodiversity

Harold Reitman - HCI; 1 edition
Format: Print book

If you ask Dr. Harold Reitman, labels are a lousy way to describe a unique human being, whether its Aspergers, high functioning autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourettes or even the so-called neurotypical brain itself. One size does not fit all. Everyones brain is different. Helping others get it when...
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Everyday Mindfulness for OCD: Tips, Tricks, and Skills for Living Joyfully

JON HERSHFIELD - New Harbinger Publications
Format: Paperback

Don't just survive - thrive. In Everyday Mindfulness for OCD, two experts in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) offer a blend of mindfulness, humor, and self-compassion to help you stop dwelling on what's wrong and start enhancing what's right - leading to a more joyful life.If...
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The Handy Psychology Answer Book

Lisa J Cohen - Visible Ink Press
Format: Print book

Bridging the gap between the entertainment-focused "pop psychology" on television and the dry academic research that is published in journals, The Handy Psychology Answer Book helps answer why humans do what we do through accurate scientific data presented in a lively,...
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A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction

Patrick J. Kennedy - Blue Rider Press
Format: Print book

**A New York Times Bestseller**Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction, exploring mental health care's history in the country alongside his and every family's...
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The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition (The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek, Volume 2)

Friedrich A von Hayek - University of Chicago Press
Format: Paperback

An unimpeachable classic work in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians, scholars, and general readers for half a century. Originally published in 1944 - when Eleanor Roosevelt supported the efforts...
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The Ruler's Guide: China's Greatest Emperor and His Timeless Secrets of Success

Chinghua Tang - Scribner
Format: Print book

In the classic tradition of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, here for the first time in English is the timeless wisdom of China's greatest emperor Tang Taizong (598-649 AD) which will show anyone who leads or manages how to achieve unparalleled results and an enduring legacy.Tang Taizong...
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The Family Gene: A Mission to Turn My Deadly Inheritance Into a Hopeful Future

Joselin Linder - Ecco
Format: Print book

A riveting medical mystery about a young woman's quest to uncover the truth about her likely fatal genetic disorder that opens a window onto the exploding field of genomic medicineWhen Joselin Linder was in her twenties her legs suddenly started to swell. After years of misdiagnoses, doctors...
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The Boy Who Loved Too Much: A True Story of Pathological Friendliness

Jennifer Latson - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

The poignant story of a boy's coming-of-age complicated by Williams syndrome, a genetic disorder that makes people biologically incapable of distrust.What would it be like to see everyone as a friend? Twelve-year-old Eli D'Angelo has a genetic disorder that obliterates social inhibitions,...
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The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind

Michio Kaku - Doubleday, a division of Random House, LLC
Format: Print book

NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Compelling ... .Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip" - The New York Times Book ReviewThe New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE...
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Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away

Rebecca Goldstein - Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format: Hardcover

Is philosophy obsolete? Are the ancient questions still relevant in the age of cosmology and neuroscience, not to mention crowd-sourcing and cable news? The acclaimed philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein provides a dazzlingly original plunge into the drama of philosophy,...
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Rethinking Excessive Habits and Addictive Behaviors

Tony Bevacqua - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Twelve step programs are the foundation of conventional thinking and treatment for people with addictive behaviors. But are they truly the best? Here, Tony Bevacqua explains why these one-size-fits-all approaches are not appropriate for everyone, since each person is a unique human being.....
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The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans: How to Decode Their Behavior, Develop Unshakable Trust, and Raise a Respectable Adult

Josh Shipp - Harper Wave
Format: Hardcover

Harvard's Center on the DevelopingChild found that every kid who succeeds in the face of adversity has had at least one committed relationship with a supportive adult. But JoshShipp didn't need Harvard to understand that. Once an at-risk foster kid, he was facing down a bleak future that...
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Spinster: Making a Life of One's Own

Kate Bolick - Crown
Format: Hardcover

"A single woman considers her life, the life of the bold single ladies who have gone before her, and the long arc of slowly changing attitudes towards women"--
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The Calm and Happy Toddler: Gentle Solutions to Tantrums, Night Waking, Potty Training and More

Rebecca Chicot - Vermilion
Format: Print book

Child development expert Dr. Rebecca Chicot shares with you the secrets to calm and stress-free toddler parenting. Based on her unique parent-toddler approach, she reveals that by understanding how your toddler thinks and what changes he is going through, you can respond with confidence...
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Never Get Angry Again: The Foolproof Way to Stay Calm and in Control in Any Conversation or Situation

David J Lieberman - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

Never Get Angry Again is New York Times and internationally bestselling author David J. Lieberman's comprehensive, holistic look at the underlying emotional, physical, and spiritual causes of anger, and a practical guide to what the reader can do to gain perspective.David...
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Dream Decoder: Interpret Your Unconscious and Understand Your Deepest Desires, Fears, and Hidden Emotions

Dr. Fiona Zucker - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book

What does it mean when you dream about flying? What do the colors in our dreams mean? What does it mean when there are trees or flowers in our dreams? Dr. Fiona Zucker and Jonny Zucker set out in this comprehensive Dream Decoder the answers to all of your questions about your dreams. The chapters...
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Cravings: How I Conquered Food

Judy Collins - Nan A. Talese
Format: Print book

A no-holds-barred account of folk legend Judy Collins's harrowing struggle with compulsive overeating and of the journey that led her to a solution. Since childhood Judy Collins has had a tumultuous, fraught relationship with food. Her issues with overeating nearly claimed her career and her life....
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Transforming ADHD: Simple, Effective Attention and Action Regulation Skills to Help You Focus and Succeed

Greg Crosby MA LPC - New Harbinger Publications
Format: Print book

Are you ready to look at adult ADHD in a completely different way? Transforming ADHD offers a radical, breakthrough approach based in attention regulation and interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) to help you gain focus and freedom from your symptoms.Adult attention deficit/hyperactivity...
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Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder: Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities

Claudia Kalb - National Geographic Books
Format: Print book

Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? Was Frank Lloyd Wright a narcissist? In this surprising, inventive, and meticulously researched look at the evolution of mental health, acclaimed health and science journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile...
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