A global quest to comprehend the meaning of “Happy Valley” on three continents and how these mountain communities continue to survive in a world that constantly challenges the very notion of “happiness.”Over her 17-year career as a travel writer, Jane Marshall has wandered the planet, always in search of wild, high-altitude, off-the-beaten-track places. During her travels she discovered something profound. On three continents, separated by vast oceans, she found hi...

Substance use and related addictive disorders rate amongst the top four risk factors contributing to the global burden of disease and form an increasingly important part of medical and healthcare practice. Substance use disorders can cause, mimic, underlie or complicate a large number of common medical and psychiatric disorders. Making a correct diagnosis of the substance use disorder can facilitate clinical diagnosis, avoid unnecessary tests, shorten the hospital stay and make the clinici...

"The meaning and worth of love as a feeling is that it really forces us, with all our being, to acknowledge for another the same absolute significance that, because of the power of egoism, we are conscious of only in our own selves. Love is important, not only as one of our feelings but as the transfer of all our interest in life from ourselves to another, as the shifting of the very center of our lives...."The meaning of human love, speaking generally, is the justific...

This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to aphasia, or loss of language, a complex condition that affects approximately a third of stroke survivors.It describes the varied manifestations of aphasia on speech, comprehension, reading and writing. Chapters explore how aphasia presents across different languages and in bilingualism, as well as the impacts of aphasia on a person’s life and the effects for family members. The text also considers recovery in aphasia...

Introducing "Sleeping Through the Night" - the ultimate guide for parents who want to help their little ones get a full night's sleep. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to a well-rested family with this comprehensive guide.With a range of practical tips and techniques, you can establish healthy sleep habits for your baby and help them learn to sleep through the night. Our guide covers a range of topics, from understanding your baby's sleep needs to dealing with sleep regres...

In this book, you will find proven techniques that are designed to help you understand the root causes of relationship problems, build trust and emotional intimacy, manage conflict and resolve differences, and create a shared vision for the future. You'll also learn how to navigate the challenges of long-term relationships and the importance of self-reflection and personal growth.This book is not just about fixing broken relationships. It is about creating and maintaining a strong,...

For Jane Marshall Goodsill, Voices of Hawai'i began as a labor of love. A kama'āina accomplished in the art of oral history, she began interviewing Island residents who had known her late father, a partner in a venerable Honolulu law firm.But avocation soon became vocation. As Goodsill's joy in recording these life stories grew, so too did her pool of subjects: business executives, war veterans and POWs, retired plantation managers, Island entertainers, conservati...

In this second volume of her unique anthology of the Islands, Jane Marshall Goodsill shares the stories of those who perpetuate the traditions of the Aloha State-kumu hula and pā'u riders, surfers and scientists, artisans and craftspeople, soldiers and builders, farmers and foresters, and so many others. Each of them has a fascinating tale to tell, from the battlegrounds of old Hawai'i to the golden age of Waikīkī to the seminal years of the 20th century Hawaiian Renaissa...

"The art of Dog Training: A Comprehensive Guide To Training your Canine Companion" is the ultimate resource for any dog owner looking to build a strong, positive relationship with their furry friend. This book covers everything from understanding canine behavior and establishing leadership and communication, to positive reinforcement training techniques and teaching basic commands. It also covers important topics such as potty training, crate training, socialization, behavior modification,...

The Treatment of Drinking Problems has become the definitive text in the field of alcohol problems. It addresses the frontline realities of clinical practice in an informed and empathetic way, whilst grounding this approach in critical scientific review. Now in its fifth edition, the text has been thoroughly revised and updated with new sections covering interventions for hazardous and harmful drinking, dependent drinking, and the different settings in which alcohol problems are encountere...

Don't panic!Managing Anxiety with Mindfulness For Dummies is a practical guide to overcoming your worries and minimizing anxiety using mindfulness techniques. The National Health Service and the National Institute for Care and Excellence recommend mindfulness as a legitimate treatment for anxiety, and it's also been proven to alleviate stress, depression, low self-esteem, and insomnia. This book explains the benefits of mindfulness, and how it can help you...

A definitive and highly readable history of surfing and the cultural, political, economic, and environmental consequences of its evolution from a sport of Hawaiian kings and queens to a billion-dollar worldwide industryDespite its rebellious, outlaw reputation, or perhaps because of it, surfing occupies a central place in the American – and global – imagination, embodying the tension between romantic counterculture ideals and middle-class values, between an individ...