The Absent Father Effect on Daughters investigates the impact of absent—physically or emotionally—and inadequate fathers on the lives and psyches of their daughters through the perspective of Jungian analytical psychology. This book tells the stories of daughters who describe the insecurity of self, the splintering and disintegration of the personality, and the silencing of voice.Issues of fathers and daughters reach to the intra-psychic depths and archetypal roots, to iss...

Sometimes you can't go home, and that would've been just fine by me.I'm Hazel Kinsey, a special agent for the FBI, and I'm also a witch. Seventeen years earlier, I packed up my belongings and my squirrel familiar Tizzy, and I left my paranormal hometown of Paradise Falls for good. Or so I thought.When my best friend from high school, Lily Mason, calls and asks me to investigate her brother's murder, I can't say no. She was there for me during the worst time...

Bridget Clark has been given a second chance . . . but can she truly leave the mistakes of her past behind?With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Bridget has a lot to be grateful for. Elise has re-hired her at Firefly Bistro, and despite her earlier stumbles with love, she's formed a connection with local police officer Timothy Parsons.But just as she's starting to turn over a new leaf, her past collides with her present, threatening to destroy everythi...

Philosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction probes some of the great philosophical questions about the mind: What is the relationship between mind and matter? Can science unravel the mystery of consciousness? How can our thoughts represent things in the world? Are computers genuinely intelligent?In the book, Barbara Gail Montero highlights key thought experiments used by philosophers to explore the nature of mind and how mind and body relate to each other (the mind-body ...

She's found the man of her dreams. But is she ready to say 'I do'?In the aftermath of Bridget's deception and the boating accident, Charlotte and her friends are all contemplating what's most important to them in life.For Briggs, the answer is easy: Charlotte.But when he pops the big question, she gets cold feet, worried that his brush with death is making him rush into something he's not ready for.Can he convince her that he's ready to move...

The definitive leadership and management ideas of the year from Harvard Business Review**.**We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up to date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. Featuring examples from leaders such as Jensen Huang and Jane Fraser, and companies from Hermès to OpenAI, this volume brings a year's worth of man...

Liz Porter made a life-changing decision years ago . . . and now her life is about to change again.Although she came to Sea Breeze Cove for business, Liz's reasons for staying in the cozy seaside town are far more personal. She just discovered that the daughter she gave up for adoption years ago is living Sea Breeze Cove.She's always wished for the chance to get to know her daughter, but she's not sure what to do now that she's found her. Is it better to re...

Even in a peaceful seaside town, it's not always smooth sailing.Inspired by her love of reading, Charlotte has decided to try her hand at writing a book. She's excited about her new project, but balancing it between her work at the bookstore and spending time with Briggs proves to be a bit of a challenge. Can she find a way to juggle it all?Meanwhile, Elise is thrilled that Bridget has been able to take on more responsibility at the restaurant. She always e...

New motherhood is often seen as a joyful moment in a woman's life; for some women, it is also their lowest moment. For much of the twentieth century, popular and medical voices blamed women who had emotional and mental distress after childbirth for their own suffering. By the end of the century, though, women with postpartum mental illnesses sought to take charge of this narrative. In Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America, Rachel Louise Moran explores the history of ...

A practical, research-based guide to cultivating greater well-being and stronger relationships for everyone.If we're seeking more happiness in our lives, it can be challenging to figure out where to start or what habits to change. But with this workbook from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, based on cutting-edge wellness research and the center’s wildly popular "The Science of Happiness" course and podcast, listeners have a new resource for finding fulfil...

FBI special agent Eleanor Peters eagerly gave up her hollow life to go deep undercover in a crime syndicate family. Work was the only thing Eleanor had until the operation blew up in her face. Then, she had nothing.Eight years later and hiding behind a new name, Kate Hall lives on the other side of the country from her past. Nicknamed Angel Kate, she provides a haven for weary Pacific Crest Trail hikers at Hostel Hall. The constant flow of strangers gives her all the company she ne...

She's watched her sister re-invent herself in Sea Breeze Cove. Can she do the same?Nina Winters was a bit skeptical when Charlotte decided to move to the small town of Sea Breeze Cove and refurbish their aunt's old house. But with a fiancé who adores her and a business of her own, Charlotte is clearly flourishing.So Nina decides to visit, hoping to make a fresh start for herself as well. And things start to look up when she catches the attention of both a l...