Social Work by Thomas Duffy Social Work is Thomas Duffy's seventh book. It is a moving story about a young man named Marc who meets a social worker named Lauren after his attempt at suicide. This story is an exploration of the bond between Marc and Lauren and the problems they face in trying to overcome the obstacles both of them experience trying to achieve their own personal happiness. It is set in New York City. … [Read more...] about Social Work by Thomas Duffy
The Art of an Unpredictable Life by Sophie Twohig
"Be that flourishing light amongst the typical negatives, and constantly challenge other's conceptions, for you'll likely teach them a lot about life."Life is inherently unpredictable, yet we are consumed by the notion that we must somehow control it. We strive to fulfill some great purpose, based entirely on societal conceptions of correctness. "The Art of an Unpredictable Life" is a collection of poetry that challenges the idea of perfectibility by considering the inherent fallacy of the human … [Read more...] about The Art of an Unpredictable Life by Sophie Twohig
Hard Wired: A Practical Guide To Training Your Mind by Brandon Gustafson
Introduction - The Race That Rewired My Mind “What color is grass?” “Green...” “What kind of animal is Disney's Mickey?” “A mouse...” Whew, passed! It was 3 a.m. in the desert on the outskirts of Las Vegas and medics were checking on me to make sure I was okay to keep going. I could barely answer over my chattering teeth. I swore that hypothermia had to be setting in. After what felt like an eternity, the medics took one more look at my disheveled body and waved me through. I had just … [Read more...] about Hard Wired: A Practical Guide To Training Your Mind by Brandon Gustafson
Chakra Empowerment for Women: Self-Guided Techniques for Healing Trauma, Owning Your Power & Finding Overall Wellness by Lisa Erickson
Powerful Chakra Tools to Help You Heal, Achieve Balance, and Awaken to Your Greatness Learn to move past trauma, find strength, and thrive with twelve chakra tools that are based on the feminine energy body and life phases. These tools focus on challenges that women often face in owning our power, balancing work and family, and maintaining physical and emotional health. Featuring an eight-page, full-color insert with clarifying chakra figures, this essential guide presents a no-nonsense, … [Read more...] about Chakra Empowerment for Women: Self-Guided Techniques for Healing Trauma, Owning Your Power & Finding Overall Wellness by Lisa Erickson
Interview with Author – Dr. LaRonda Starling
About Dr. LaRonda Starling: Dr. LaRonda Starling is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a National Certified Counselor, and an adjunct professor at a Christian university. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, Master of Science degree in Counseling, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology. As a clinician, Dr. Starling provides therapeutic services (psychological assessment and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dr. LaRonda Starling
Right Back at You by Steve O’Grady
Right Back at You by Steve O'Grady What have death, sleep, dreams, robots, reflections, consciousness, ghosts, superheroes, viruses, parasites, reality, illusion, infection, Heaven, stars, black holes, quantum physics and string theory got in common? They are all fascinating phenomena which could only exist in a simulated universe. Right Back at You examines human consciousness, showing how our human brains are immersed in simulation, because the universe is a simulation. Our … [Read more...] about Right Back at You by Steve O’Grady
Bargain Book: Asylum by Carly Rheilan
The child’s hand groping out of the earth is undoubtedly real. As real as Cabdi’s own hand, when it lay on the earth after the machete fell, long ago. But this hand is alive. And it isn’t in a war-zone. It’s in the playground of a school, just outside the grounds of the English psychiatric hospital where Cabdi is now held. And the man who is stamping on the moving hand is a pigeater. Pigeaters are in charge of everything. As an accidental asylum seeker, Cabdi is friendless in a country he … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Asylum by Carly Rheilan
Is it about that boy? The Shocking Trauma of Aversion Therapy by Jeremy Gavins
Jeremy is a gay boy brought up in a Catholic Household in Yorkshire, UK, where sex and love are taboo subjects. Sex on TV is deemed to be sinful; homosexuality especially so. He feels unloved and fears his parents finding out he is gay. At school in 1970 aged sixteen, he falls in love with Stephen. For Jeremy, Stephen is the most beautiful boy in the world. With Stephen, he finds love and acceptance. In 1972, Jeremy realises their relationship will finish at the end of their final … [Read more...] about Is it about that boy? The Shocking Trauma of Aversion Therapy by Jeremy Gavins
The Second Cup by Sarah Marie Graye
Perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell, Elizabeth Strout, Patrick McGrath and Nathan Filer. Would your life unravel if someone you knew committed suicide? Theirs did. Faye's heart still belongs to her first love, Jack. She knows he might have moved on, but when she decides to track him down, nothing prepares her for the news that he's taken his own life. Faye is left wondering how to move forward, and whether or not Ethan will let her down again. And when she tells her friends, the news … [Read more...] about The Second Cup by Sarah Marie Graye
Dear Mom & Dad, I Have Anxiety by Corine Toren
Today, so many children struggle with anxiety. Most parents don't know how much their children are suffering, and even the ones that do, just don't know what to do about it and how to help. "Dear Mom & Dad, I Have Anxiety" gives parents a glimpse of what children who suffer from anxiety are going through. In the book, I talk about my own personal struggles with anxiety, and the ways I have learned to alleviate it. In addition, I give parents suggestions about how they can help their children … [Read more...] about Dear Mom & Dad, I Have Anxiety by Corine Toren
Interview with Author – Corine Toren
About Corine Toren: I am a recent graduate from UC Santa Barbara, with a major in Global Studies. However, I've always been passionate about writing, and I am hoping to make writing a full-time career. Even though my book, "Dear Mom & Dad, I Have Anxiety" is nonfiction, I am looking forward to writing mostly fiction in the future. Additionally, besides writing, I also enjoy yoga, baking, exercise, and learning foreign languages. What inspires you to write? I am inspired by my passion to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Corine Toren
Interview with Author – P.R. Newton
About P.R. Newton: P.R. (Piper) Newton is a mother, wife, Whovian, lover of animals and stripey socks, oh and she likes to write stories. Throughout her life she has been fascinated by the human mind. She has a Psychology degree, and for many years worked as a communications manager. Once children came stampeding into her life, she left her high pressure career in order to maintain a healthy life balance. She still has a passion for learning and the human mind. When she isn't busy raising her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – P.R. Newton
