Some readers may recognize their mothers as well as themselves in this book. They will also find specific suggestions for creating healthier relationships. Addressing the adult children of borderlines and the therapists who work with them, Dr. Lawson shows how to care for the waif without rescuing her, to attend to the hermit without feeding her fear, to love the queen without becoming her subject, and to live with the witch without becoming her victim.

"Poetry is the sound of language organized in lines." James Longenbach opens The Art of the Poetic Line with that essential statement. Through a range of examples - from Shakespeare and Milton to Ashbery and Glück - Longenbach describes the function of line in metered, rhymed, syllabic, and free-verse poetry. That function is sonic, he argues, and our true experience of it can only be identified in relation to other elements in a poem. Syntax and the interaction of different kinds of line endings are primary to understanding line, as is the relationship of lineated poems to prose poetry. The Art of the Poetic Line is a vital new resource by one of America's most important critics and one of poetry's most engaging practitioners.

Program Peace is a self-care system that will guide you through more than 200 different exercises and activities designed to help your body function optimally. Every muscle and organ in the human body is adversely affected by stress and negative emotions. The results of these changes are wide-ranging, harmful to health, and accumulate over time. The activities in this book will help you rehabilitate the aspects damaged by long-term stress, freeing you from pain and allowing you to feel comfortable in your own body. Using this system will give you more energy, increased confidence, improved posture, and the ability to breathe freely.

This fitness journal does much more than just help you keep track of and log your workouts. It teaches you the fundamentals of exercise and diet according to current scientific research. It is also your coach for a 90-day fitness plan. In just 90 days, you will build new, long-lasting habits to promote your health, fitness, and positive mood. The book includes: (1) Detailed fitness and diet information to help you understand your body and how to achieve fitness results that last. (2) Customizable, undated exercise journal entries with space to record cardio, strength training, workout goals, reps, sets, weight, meals, nutritional intake, and much more. (3) Record hours of nightly sleep, stretching, self-massage, meditation, breathing exercises, number of daily steps, flights climbed, hours standing, VO2 max, heart rate variability, blood pressure, skinfold measures, hip and waist circumference, and more. (4) The logs were designed to be compatible with the types of assessments made by smart phones, smart watches, and other electronic fitness trackers. (5) Step-by-step worksheets guide you in calculating your RMR, BMI, exercising heart rate targets, weight targets, your calorie, protein, and fats needs, and more. (6) Worksheets to record a large number of standard exercise tests and assessments.

A nation unprepared : surviving the aftermath of a blackout where tens of millions of people over several states are affected.

Your clear, compassionate guide to managing BPD and living well Looking for straightforward information on Borderline Personality Disorder? This easy-to-understand guide helps those who have BPD develop strategies for breaking the destructive cycle. This book also aids loved ones in accepting the disorder and offering support. Inside you'll find authoritative details on the causes of BPD and proven treatments, as well as advice on working with therapists, managing symptoms, and enjoying a full life. Review the basics of BPD discover the symptoms of BPD and the related emotional problems, as well as the cultural, biological, and psychological causes of the disease Understand what goes wrong explore impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, identity problems, relationship conflicts, black-and-white thinking, and difficulties in perception; and identify the areas where you may need help Make the choice to change find the right care provider, overcome common obstacles to change, set realistic goals, and improve your physical and emotional state Evaluate treatments for BPD learn about the current treatments that really work and develop a plan for addressing the core symptoms of BPD If someone you love has BPD see how to identify triggers, handle emotional upheavals, set clear boundaries, and encourage your loved one to seek therapy Open the book and find: The major characteristics of BPD Who gets BPD and why Recent treatment advances Illuminating case studies Strategies for calming emotions and staying in control A discussion of medication options Ways to stay healthy during treatment Tips for explaining BPD to others Help for parents whose child exhibits symptoms Treatment options that work and those you should avoid