Too much stress puts us at risk of relapse and can harm our health, but how can we avoid stress during a global health crisis? Start by calming the critical voice inside. Combining thought-awareness, loving-kindness practice and mindfulness meditation, this simple, time-tested method can be used throughout the day to quiet your critical voices and ease the mind. Through short, accessible phrases, readers will learn to reorient thinking when their inner critic shows up. You’ve probably heard it said, and have maybe spoken the words yourself, “I am my own worst critic.” A negative internal running commentary contributes to a lack of confidence and low self-worth in many people. Well-known mindfulness meditation teacher and author, Therese Jacobs-Stewart, offers one of the most effective approaches to calming a self-critical mind: the ancient Buddhist practice of using “Compassion Slogans.” Combining thought-awareness, loving-kindness practice and mindfulness meditation, this simple, time-tested method can be used throughout the day to quiet your critical voices and ease the mind. Through short, accessible phrases, you will learn to reorient your thinking when your inner critic shows up. Instead of making a negative thought stronger by fighting it, you will learn to let thoughts dissipate through lack of attention. When you remember to “begin kindness with yourself,” you will find that keeping a compassionate perspective on all that you do and say will allow you to transform your inner critic with a kinder voice. Some examples of mindfulness slogans: Everything is of the nature to change (even me) Abandon poisonous food (thoughts) Rest in the openness of mind Begin kindness with ourselves

Fraser MacLean loses the only girl he has ever loved and spends the rest of his life trying to prove himself as a man. He joins the Army to whet his appetite for adventure and a series of events in war and peace takes him to Afghanistan, and a bizarre plot involving the most powerful man in the world - and the most wanted man in the world.

The horror of loneliness. Over 10 years in prison. Hooked on heroin, cocaine and drugs for 23 years. A chronic alcoholic for 27. Homeless. Eating out of garbage bins. Born into a violent alcoholic home. Molested by a pedophile in a residential school for three years. Surviving on skid row for 10 years. Living with the constant threat of suicide. Now this same person has a University Degree, is a United Pentecostal Church Pastor, an Officer of the Legislative Assembly, a poet, husband and stepdad. This true story will give you a unique front-row look into a world few know about or experience. Once you read this book your heart will be overflowing with hope. You will be left with no other alternative because this story will touch you so deeply it will remain in your heart the rest of your life. If you know a chronic alcoholic or drug addict whose life appears to be totally hopeless, or have a family member living with one, this book is a book for you and for them. I could not stop drinking! I could not stop sticking that needle in my arm! No matter what I tried I always failed…until I learned the TRUTH!

"Iraq! The murder and mayhem of this Middle East mosaic are David Mays' motifs in this Mesopotamian masterwork. The writer's microscope moves mercilessly to inspect the human microbes brought to the surface in the time since the invasion of that country in 2003. We meet the ruthless religious fanatic who sees it as his duty to cut the throats of women whose working lives aid the community: the aimless young man who finds hope in suicide for Al Qa'eda: the persecutor of Christians: the cynical warlords manipulating these people in the pursuit of their own power lust. Yet are there no good guys? Are there only microbes in the bog that is Baghdad? No. There is the dogged courage of the U.S. service personnel who believe that their mission is to make good out of evil. There is the ordinary Iraqi, trying to make a living, sometimes surviving, sometimes not, the murderous machinations of those around him. A two-part delineation of the real Iraq, David Mays' book is a necessary primer for those who wish to understand this war-riven country of Heroes -and more." --Denis Frize, University Professor-U.K., M.A., B. A., (Hons.), P.G. C. E. Author Bio: David W. Mays lives in Denton, Texas. "My motivation was seeing the local Iraqi people, who literally put their lives on the line every day, to be able to go to work with the Americans and feed their families. Many lived and prospered working with the Coalition forces and some lost their lives. I have not seen such bravery in my lifetime." He is writing his next thriller. http: //davidmaysbooks.wordpress.com/ http: //www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3374392 http: //www.davidwmays.com Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/Iraq-HeroesAndMore.html

Understanding Parental Alienation is intended for parents who are living through a nightmare—the loss of their relationship with a child—which seems impossible to understand and extremely frustrating to turn around. This book, written by two leading experts in the field, provides a balance of theoretical background and practical hands-on information to guide both parents and practitioners through this devastating phenomenon. The authorsf many years of experience have shaped their understanding of the causes of parental alienation, the manifestations of this serious mental health condition, and interventions that are likely to be helpful in the short-term and the long-term. The book is written in a readable, engaging manner interspersed with interesting case vignettes. As well as introducing some new theoretical concepts, such as the transition bridge, and helping the reader to understand the unique dynamics of the child's rejection, perhaps the most original parts of the book focus on taking action to deal with the problem and strategies for healing. The authors provide practical advice on preparing for court including how to develop a chronology of events and how to prepare a written submission, even down to choosing a writing style that is most likely to be read by the judge. Specific guidance is also provided on how to help alienated children heal through reunification. Understanding Parental Alienation is a highly valuable resource for parents and a must-read book for every mental health professional, social worker or legal professional working with families in divorce.

The Adventures of Charlie and Moon is a fantasy for children about a boy named Charlie who opens his birthday present the night before his ninth birthday and the consequences that follow....It's up to Charlie and a little eagle named Moon to save endangered species from Skunk Weavel, the evil toymaker!

Elizabeth of Bredon, poised on the brink of a cloistered life, finds herself on an unexpected journey with an unlikely escort–holy brothers and the rogue prince of England, a man embodying everything she despises. Despite her distrust of men, she is inexplicably drawn to him. Peter de Montselm is no stranger to vows and the complications they bring. He's determined, yet the spirited redhead tests his resolve. As a hidden evil shadows their path, vows crumble, and common sense fades. To save Elizabeth, Peter must embrace a forbidden love that risks damning his soul. But can she forgive him when the truth is revealed? A dark enemies to lovers, hidden identity medieval romance from master of the craft Anne Stuart, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.