We live in an increasingly "virtual" world in which it can be tempting to skip making that true, human connection with someone in pain. Even though our thoughts might be with them, we lack the confidence to reach out, worrying that we will say or do the "wrong" thing.In this practical, step-by-step guide to what she calls "the art of comforting," Val Walker draws on numerous interviews with "Master Comforters" to guide readers in gently and gracefully breaking through the walls tha...

A friendly, candid, and comforting guide for isolating times when we have no one to count on.Despite the inclusive promise of social media, loneliness is a growing epidemic in the United States. Social isolation can shatter our confidence. In isolating times, we’re not only lonely, we’re also ashamed because our society stigmatizes people who appear to be without support.As a single, fifty-eight-year-old woman, Val Walker found herself stranded and alone af...

Val Walker's profound journey through trauma and spiritual exploration is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. This book beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of connection and awe. A must-read for anyone seeking healing and understanding. -- Shari Botwin, LCSW, author of Thriving After Trauma and Stolen ChildhoodsVal Walker's story of healing began in her darkest moment.

The Fifth Plane: A Tangled Web - Vol II, thrusts Kelly Hunter into a deadly conspiracy where the stakes are higher than ever. As global tensions rise and enemies close in, Kelly must navigate a world of betrayal, mounting danger, and personal demons. With every decision weighing heavily on her survival, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets that could unravel everything she's fought for.In this thrilling sequel, the line between hero and villain blurs as Kelly and her team race...

THE FIFTH PLANE IS A 9/11 historical fiction novel rooted in fact - many of which remain unknown to the public. This completed work blends suspense and action-adventure with a compelling romance. Written in the spirit of Tom Clancy - with a unique twist.In the months leading up to 9/11, the paths of pilots, terrorists, federal agencies, and federal agents converge in a tense race against time. On the day of the attacks, the survivors of a secretly hijacked fifth plane - including i...

In the early 1980s the subject of violence in marriage was in danger of being overlooked once again, as new social problems dominated the political scene, and the Government pursued policies of retrenchment that were likely to deprive refuges of the necessary central government support. Yet improvements in the services for victims of marital violence were still urgently needed, as this study shows.Originally published in 1983, this book is based on research into the way practitione...

We can be well connected, with 400 friends on Facebook and still have no one to count on. Ironically, despite social media, social isolation is a growing epidemic in the United States. The National Science Foundation reported in 2014 that the number of Americans with no close friends has tripled since 1985. One out of four Americans has no one with whom they can talk about their personal troubles.Social isolation can shatter our confidence. In isolating times, we're not only lonely...

Bloomsbury presents Healing Through Wonder by Val Walker, read by Katherine Fenton.Val Walker's profound journey through trauma and spiritual exploration is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. This book beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of connection and awe. A must-read for anyone seeking healing and understanding. -- Shari Botwin, LCSW, author of Thriving After Trauma and S...

In Furiously Happy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea.But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best.As Jenny says*:*"Some people might think that being 'furiously happy' is just an excuse to be stupid and irresponsible and invite a herd of kangaroos over ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERINDIE BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Martha Beck, a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within**We live in an epidemic of anxiety. Most of us assume that the key to overcoming it is to think our way out. And for a while it works. But there is always something that sends us back into the anxious spiral we’ve been trying to climb out of.In Beyond Anxiet...

The cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and pioneer behind the compassionate care movement shares an inspiring exploration of the lessons dying has to offer about living a fulfilling life.Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping us to discover what matters most.Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pull...

Detective John Corey, last seen in Plum Island, now faces his toughest assignment yet: the pursuit and capture of the world's most dangerous terrorist -- a young Arab known as "The Lion" who has baffled a federal task force and shows no sign of stopping in his quest for revenge against the American pilots who bombed Libya and killed his family. Filled with unrelenting suspense and surprising plot twists at every terrifying turn, The Lion's Game is a heartstopping race against time...