"Explodes the myth of the disease model of addiction . . . Certain to ruffle the feathers of the multi-billion-dollar treatment industry." —Peter Adler, University of DenverDespite the widely accepted view that formal treatment and twelve-step groups are essential for overcoming dependencies on alcohol and drugs, each year large numbers of former addicts quietly recover on their own, without any formal treatment or participation in self-help groups at all.

Millions of people enter or seriously consider entering alcohol or drug treatment each year. In their understandable state of urgency, most first-time treatment seekers and their loved ones may rush to the first treatment option they encounter. They are unlikely to be aware of why one form of intervention would be a good choice for their particular problem or why some approaches may, under some conditions, actually be harmful. Lacking reliable information, they are unable to make informed ...

This book brings together all the key evidence on recovery capital measurement and its application. It offers a clear and accessible overview of the development of the strengths-based approach in addressing behavioural health issues and quantifying and measuring recovery capital, along with the evidence base for this approach.The book sets out the proven benefits of this approach to measuring and bolstering addiction recovery, demonstrating the impact of the approach in improving t...

The Last Shaman is a captivating ride through the jungles of war-torn Africa. Mark Vale, who represents any of us struggling to take consistent ownership of our personal power, takes an unwanted journey to find the last shaman who is responsible for ending the war and saving thousands of lives. All throughout, Mark learns from a colourful array of characters – including a Doctor of Philosophy exiled in the swamps, a shape-shifting sorceress, and the widow of a tribal scout...

William Whitecloud’s ‘Secrets Of Natural Success; Five Steps to Unlocking Your Genius’ is unlike any self-transformation book you have ever read.Best selling author and Creative Development trainer William Whitecloud dispenses with the usual approaches of fixing, self-manipulation or relying on mystical forces to get ahead in life. Instead, he offers a highly original insight into how your level of creativity determines your level of natural success in life, and a step-by-step guid...

Author William Whitecloud brings a dazzling range of knowledge and experience - from a childhood in Swaziland immersed in supernatural worldviews to hermetic philosophy and esoteric speculation on the financial markets - to bear on the practical and magical look at what we really want , and how to get it.Mark Vale is besieged by financial and marital turmoil when he meets a group of contemporary alchemists. They take him on a journey and teach him to transform difficult situations ...

The Last Shaman is a captivating ride through the jungles of war-torn Africa. Mark Vale, who represents any of us struggling to take consistent ownership of our personal power, takes an unwanted journey to find the last shaman who is responsible for ending the war and saving thousands of lives. All throughout, Mark learns from a colourful array of characters - including a Doctor of Philosophy exiled in the swamps, a shape-shifting sorceress, and the widow of a tribal scout - who teach him ...

LIVING A LIFE BEYOND BELIEFWilliam Whitecloud's Secrets of Natural Success is unlike any self-transformation book you have ever read. Best selling author and Creative Development trainer William Whitecloud dispenses with the usual approaches of fixing, self-manipulation or relying on mystical forces to get ahead in life. Instead, he offers a highly original insight into how your level of creativity determines your level of natural success in life, and a st...

A beautifully illustrated guide to clouds and the sky for inspiring and educating curious minds with meteorological wonder.Renowned journalist, public speaker, and founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society Gavin Pretor-Pinney details the key facts and characteristics about each major cloud type. To accompany these scientific tidbits, William Grill’s gorgeous illustrations of vast colorful skies and mesmerizing cloud patterns create a calming, thought-provoking lear...

Available in a new digital edition with reflowable text suitable for e-readersIn this comparative work, Jesuit priest and Zen meditation advocate William Johnston offers a contemporary reading of the fourteenth-century Christian mystical work The Cloud of Unknowing and its powerful message of God's unconditional love in the face of despair.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where cloud computing security is no longer optional, "The Cloud Guardian" serves as your definitive guide to protecting digital assets while navigating the complexities of modern technology. This book dives deep into the trends shaping digital transformation , offering insights into cybersecurity challenges , data encryption techniques , and robust network security frameworks . Whe...

"Azure Arc for Hybrid Cloud Management""Azure Arc for Hybrid Cloud Management" is the definitive guide for IT leaders, architects, and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of managing resources across hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge environments. Through a structured exploration of Azure Arc’s foundations, the book addresses the driving forces behind hybrid strategies, details Arc’s technical components, and compares it against alternative approaches like AWS Outposts a...