Offering readers honest advice, in this new book Dr. Selznick uses plain language to make dyslexia understandable and cut through confusion. It's like chatting with a knowledgeable relative or friend
This book offers techniques for using singing bowls for meditation, relaxation, and healing ailments such as insomnia, headache, stress-related intestinal disorders, and high blood pressure. It also i
The Safe Baby has been the go-to guide for parents since 2004. Full of essential information from a top child safety expert, it covers how to make your home and environment safe for kids. Library Jour
This unusual memoir of a spirited girl in the remote region of Nepal described in Peter Matthieson's The Snow Leopard vividly portrays life in her primitive mountain village in the 80s, her struggles
Free Medicineis a collection of thirty-seven intimate meditations by Sufiteacher Pir Elias Amidon. Whether describinga naked dive into a pond in the middle ofthe night, or a confrontation with soldier
Your inspirational guidebook to get back to energy, health, and a recharged life. Whether you’re a busy executive or mom, or whether you’re tired, retired, or uninspired, you will benefit from the inf
Pediatrician Sandy Chung finds that new parents have so many questions during the first weeks of their baby's life. What's normal? Is my baby okay? Am I doing this right? Her book presents answers in
Hundreds of books since the Tao of Physics have discussed a connection between meditation and modern physics; this one clarifies what it is in both spiritual and scientific terms. Avery's brilliant mo
Walt Whitman's radiant poetry is a source of contemporary inspiration. His ecumenical wisdom, which includes both transcendentalism and realism, is encapsulated here in short verses for each day of th
In a complex, uncertain workplace environment, many feel on the brink, desperate for a way out of their sense of entrapment. This book clearly reveals the source of fear and conflict in organizations,
Seemingly benign elements of American culture are making millions of children chronically ill, disabled, or dysfunctional. They are being diagnosed with illnesses such as autism, asthma, allergies, d
In preparation to host the World Expo 2010, China's most dynamic city embarked on an overhaul that transformed the Pearl of the Orient into what is now dubbed the City of the Future. The world's talle
Have you ever awakened in the night wondering if you would survive the impact of a meteorite, a mutating viral pandemic turning the population into flesh eating zombies, the melting polar ice caps alt
This complete guide to enlightenment presents the wisdom of the ancient science of self-inquiry, a time-tested means for achieving spiritual freedom. The author convincingly refutes the popular view t
Reading this funny and slyly profound memoir, you will laugh and nod in agreement as the author penetrates people's false assumptions about life. The Pass the Jelly Principle (People do what they do.
This book describes how a progressive public school has transformed the lives of its alumni. It's the story of an extended family of students, staff and parents who have formed their own community of
This book takes a step forward in addressing the underpinnings of illness, collating ground-breaking discoveries in genetics with time-tested techniques for optimal healing. Each technique boosts not
In a world where 95% of diets fail, one scientist set out to discover what we're really capable of. His book answers a seminal question every overweight person has asked themselves: If I really buckle
From Sartre to Star Trek, Kafka to Mr. Wizard, Wagner to Puke Rock (don't ask) - no subject is too exalted or ridiculous to come under the acerbic scrutiny of N. Nosirrah. In this freewheeling, very
A couple, both artists, take a penetrating look at aging through a series of projects that confront their fear and curiosity about growing old. They explore physical changes, sensuality and relationsh
This book gives pregnant women the information and affirmation they crave. The fine-art images offer a unique and personalized view into the diversity of the pregnant form. The stories of challenge an
Most of us feel challenged in some area of life - our careers, our health, our relationships. We are being thwarted by the hardwiring of our brains. Adrianne Ahern's techniques train the brain to supp
People everywhere revere images and stories of religious figures—from Buddha and Jesus to Kuan Yin and the Virgin of Guadalupe—to remind themselves of the spiritual dimensions of life. But whether rai
One of the worst feelings a child can have is being discouraged in school. The sense of hopelessness that pervades can become almost insurmountable. This is the emotional experience for the child call
The personalized and empowering experience of a home birth can also occur in a hospital setting. This book presents fifteen powerful testimonies about this kind of emotionally satisfying birth. The st
Steven Harrison's international dialogs invite people to discuss questions such as Can we have an experience that is truly new, truly unknown? Is experience shaped by what we know? This is not an idle
Mitch Yass's practice serves 8,000 physical therapy patients and 4,000 personal training clients. He was lead lecturer for the NYC exhibit Bodies-The Exhibition, and the press release for that event r
Contrary to traditional educational thought, true emotion, rather than pure reason, is the secret to creativity and intelligence. The truth is ultimately personal-that's why it's universal. By the tim
Have you ever noticed how often you use the word it in a sentence? It is snowing. It was amazing! It can't be helped. Chuck Hillig suggests that it refers to the largest context possible - the one in
The tremendous success of Po Bronson's What Should I Do With My Life and Neil Crofts's Authentic, and the resurgence of Paolo Coelho's The Alchemist indicate the inner struggle faced by many working p
"In the face of the vastness, the magic, the unknown quality of life, and in a moment of true humility, we may discover the actuality that washes away all our concepts." The words in this exquisite li
Steven Harrison's first book remains his bestselling one. Originally published by Crossroad and then by Tarcher/Penguin (in both cloth and trade paper), it sold over 30,000 copies in those three editi
An invaluable reference for anyone who is a working actor, or wants to be. Learn how to make it in the day-to-day business of acting and stay sane and focused while attempting to merge art and commerc
The book addresses a multitude of important questions: How do we fully live in the world and yet avoid getting attached to it? How do we deal with our painful thoughts and feelings? What about persona
In most patients, the cause of illness cannot be found with medical tests because the symptoms come from hidden stresses in their lives that leave no physical damage. The symptoms are real, however, a
A lighthearted and amusing approach to what is often a ponderous subject—the search for ultimate truth. To read it is to experience a gentle meditation on the nature of existence. The author does a wo
This book shows that autism can be treated by reducing the neurological inflammation that is part of the disease process, rather than simply masking the symptoms with drugs like Ritalin and Prozac. Th
In interpreting the timeless wisdom of the ancient Ashtavakra Gita for modern sensibilities, Manuel Schoch shows us very practically, step by step, how one can simply observe, instead of constantly re
Dr. Ahern's 4-step method teaches you to stop the negative thinking, look at what you really want for yourself, listen to the feelings in your body-your inner guidance-and breathe away the negativity.
