Psychotherapist Michael Pond is no stranger to the devastating consequences of alcoholism. He has helped hundreds of people conquer their addictions, but this knowledge did not prevent his own near-demise. In this riveting memoir, he recounts how he lost his practice, his home, and his family-all because of his drinking. After scores of visits to the ER, a tour of hellish recovery homes, a stint in intensive care for end-stage alcoholism, and jail, Pond devised his own personal plan for re...

Are you feeling lost and listless? Are you looking for balance in all the wrong places? Could you benefit from a clearer mind or a healthier life?If you find yourself saying ‘Yes’ to any of the above, then this is the perfect audiobook for you. You’ll learn all about the fascinating history of the chakras, and how their natural powers can bring balance and harmony to your life including how to awaken your third eye.For thousands of years, the Hindus have documented the variou...

Do you have unbearably low self-esteem? Have you tried to overcome shyness, but always end up feeling that you are worth nothing to anyone, even when your family or friends tell you otherwise? Are your doubts about yourself and your sanity?You may have found the perfect audiobook as You deserve the best, and "Mental Health" will show you how to achieve the life you desire faster than you ever imagined possible if you find yourself saying:There is nothing that I like about mys...

Have you been looking for a way to have a firm grip on your emotional and psychological wellbeing to be resilient in the face of hardships, be confident and wise enough to overcome anything and have a positive mindset to cast the darkness, fear and negativity from your life?Stoicism is an ancient Greek concept or philosophy that as for ages assisted people achieve the ideal mental state that is characterized by balance, virtue and rationality. This concept holds the key to a good ha...

What makes communication effective? Communicating effectively means being in tune with one's interlocutors, listening actively, respecting the rights of those in front of us, and enriching oneself internally.We all communicate in one way or another, but very few people can develop the right relationship skills in everyday life. The subconscious is the root of your real power and desire; it's your inner child, your authentic self. It is the ethical compass that will lead you to a lif...

An unbelievably believable story about the afterlife, with documenting photographs from the former publisher of a major metropolitan newspaper.An unbelievably believable story about the afterlife, with documenting photographs from the former publisher of a major metropolitan newspaper.In 2004, Janis Heaphy Durham's husband, Max Besler, died of cancer at age 56. The daughter of a Presbyterian minister, she practiced her faith as she struggled with her loss. ...

“An intimate and deeply human memoir that shows why we should all be concerned about nuclear safety, and the dangers of ignoring science in the name of national security.”—Rebecca Skloot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksA “powerful” (The New York Times) account of the government’s attempt to conceal the effects of the toxic waste released by a secret nuclear weapons plant in Colorado and...

The hilarious first novel by the #1 bestselling author of Running with Scissors, Dry, A Wolf at the Table, and You Better Not Cry, Sellevision is Augusten Burrough's darkly funny and vastly entertaining skewering of a very troubled home-shopping channel.Welcome to the world of Sellevision, America's premier retail broadcasting network. When Max Andrews, the much loved and handsome (that is, lonely and gay) host of a "Toys for Tots" segme...

The first book to go beyond the scandal and distraction of the world's most infamous local politician, and reveal what drives Rob Ford and the many voters who steadfastly support him.Eye-opening and at times frightening, The Only Average Guy cuts through the uproar that followed Ford everywhere. A journalist before entering politics, Filion peels back the layers of an extremely complicated man. Weaving together the personal and political stories, he explai...

**“A powerful portrait of Alzheimer’s…marked by strong emotions and often bleak honesty.”—The Washington Post“The vulnerability, courage, and honesty in Before I Forget are heart-opening. Fear can be paralyzing…yet B. and Dan beautifully demonstrate that there is a different way to approach this stealthy invader. Alzheimer’s needs to come out of the shadows, and this book is an important step.”**—Maria ShriverRestaurateur, ma...

“An intense, complex and disturbing story, bravely and beautifully told. I read Drunk Mom with my jaw on the floor, which doesn't happen to me that often.” —Lena Dunham, author of Famesick and Not That Kind of GirlThree years after giving up drinking, Jowita Bydlowska found herself throwing back a glass of champagne like it was ginger ale. “It's a special occasion,” she said to her boyfriend. And indeed it was. It was a party to c...

Fifteen million Americans a year are plagued with alcoholism. Five million of them are women. Many of them, like Caroline Knapp, started in their early teens and began to use alcohol as "liquid armor," a way to protect themselves against the difficult realities of life. In this extraordinarily candid and revealing memoir, Knapp offers important insights not only about alcoholism, but about life itself and how we learn to cope with it.It was love at first sight. The...