'The first of its kind, this self-help book will offer guidance, help and solace to the many sufferers of depersonalization disorder.'Daphne Simeon, Depersonalisation and Dissociation Program, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New YorkDepersonalization disorder can make you feel detached from life and many people describe feeling 'emotionally numb', unreal or even as if their body doesn't belong to them. It can be a symptom of another problem such as anxiety, depression, post-...

The rags-to-riches story of one of Europe's great entrepreneurs and a founding father of modern Jewish secular cultureThe name "Schocken"--now primarily associated with the prestigious publishing house--was once emblazoned over a vast commercial empire; across Europe, it stood for quality consumer goods and uplifting culture made available for working people.A sweeping, colorful saga, The Patron is the first biography of Salman Schocken, founder of a...

An anthology of True Crime stories involving women whose outward appearances during their marriage belied the murderous schemes they were plotting behind closed doors. Gaile Owens, Tracey Grissom, Mary Winkler and more.

Get Set GO! Fundraising is aimed at early years settings and Children's Centres that are new to the world of fundraising. The book offers a wide range of ideas to support you as you venture into the financial world of fundraising. Set out in an easy-to-read style, you can dip into the book at any point, with each page set out in a range of helpful headings to get you going as soon as possible.

Get Set GO! Sustainability covers a wide range of sustainable options that Children's Centres and early years setting can pick up and start with. Ithis book is aimed at those who are new to sustainability and those who are looking to enhance their sustainable status with some new ideas. Set out in an accessible style, you can dip into the book at any page, as each page is set out in a range of helpful headings to get you going as soon as possible.

‘Highly eloquent, fascinating and deeply compassionate’ Henry Marsh, author of Do No HarmWe cannot know how to fix a problem until we understand its causes. But even for some of the most common mental health problems, specialists argue over whether the answers lie in the person’s biology, their psychology or their circumstances.As a cognitive neuropsychiatrist, Anthony David brings together many fields of enquiry, from social and cognitive psycholo...

It is 2174 and Earth is a barren desert. All of humanity lives under a bubble that protects mankind from the sun’s deadly rays. A communist government controls everything. Strict laws forbid sports, television, and gatherings of more than five people. Life is one of mere existence. Yenej, who has been born into this dismal world. Is a young man who has been given an extraordinary opportunity. After being trained to understand the world in a way few people have ever considered, Yenej is sen...

In a world that often feels chaotic and devoid of inherent meaning, Optimistic Absurdism emerges as a beacon of hope and introspection. With a blend of philosophical inquiry and prose, this thought-provoking work invites readers to explore the richness of life's absurdity while uncovering the unexpected joy that can arise from it.Delve into the depths of human existence as the author navigates the contours of philosophical absurdism, revealing it not as a bleak resignation...

"I have nothing to look forward to. Eighteen years old and every vision I've ever had, every memory of the future; they've nearly all become real memories now. What you would call the past." Ezekiel, eighteen and clairvoyant, knows the end is coming. He's been expecting it for years. But with mere weeks to go, he may have finally met his savior. Her name is Mona, and she filled his visions long before she walked into his life. The question is -- why?

At four years old, Anthony David LoDolce learned how quickly life could change. What followed was a journey through childhood trauma, loss, homelessness, addiction, fatherhood, recovery, and rebuilding.Shattered and Whole is the story of a man who became an expert at surviving before discovering that survival was never meant to be the destination. Through gratitude, meditation, Reiki, hypnotherapy, detachment, forgiveness, and strong boundaries, Anthony found a path toward self-lov...

When four men gather for the launch of a bold new fragrance campaign, desire takes the lead — and submission follows.Andrew, the commanding creative director; Ethan, the quiet stylist with a longing gaze; Luca, the cocky young model with ribbed socks that beg to be worshipped; and Damian, the intense photographer who captures more than just images.What starts as a professional meeting turns into a slow, deliberate unraveling of power, control, scent, a...

In 1959, a teenage sailor named Dave Marshall spent six terrifying hours adrift in shark-infested waters in the South Pacific before he was found. He made himself a promise that day: no one should ever have to go through what he did. That promise became a lifelong mission.The Beacon Man is the true story of how that promise led to the invention of the personal locator beacon — the small device now credited with saving thousands of lives at sea. It is also the story of ...