When Breath Becomes Air當呼吸化為空氣(國際平裝)
人終將一死，但當死亡迫近時，我們才會開始學習如何好好活著。 ＊蟬聯亞馬遜書店長銷榜的經典動人之作。 ＊榮獲紐約時報暢銷書。 ＊入選普立茲獎決選名單、比爾．蓋茲2017年推薦書單。 「這本小書擁有非常多層次的意義及諸多的對比關係，比如生與死、病人與醫生、兒子與父親、工作與家庭、信仰與理智。 在保羅短暫的一生中，他透過書籍、寫作、醫學、手術、科學等各種方式探尋生命的意義。我非常有幸能閱讀這本書，得以見證這段旅程的一小部分。」――比爾．蓋茲 ｢患病後，棘手之處在於，你的價值觀不斷在變……你決定要把時間花在當神經外科醫師，可是兩個月後，你不那麼想了。再過兩個月，你也許想去學吹薩克斯風，或想全心服事教會。死亡是個單一事件，可是身罹絕症地活下去，卻是個歷程。｣――保羅．卡拉尼提 即將攀上充滿希望的人生巔峰，死亡的陰影卻突然橫亙身前，一位三十七歲的天才神經外科醫師勇敢直視死亡，在所剩時間不多的急迫中，奮力一探生命的最根本價值。 二○一四年，三十六歲的卡拉尼提準備完成十年之久的神經外科醫師訓練，其研究還獲得美國神經外科學會最高研究獎，即將獲得史丹佛醫學院外科教授職位並主持自己的研究室。他的人生正邁向生命的高峰，卻被診斷出患有第四期肺癌。前一天他是醫生，還在治療瀕死的病人，第二天他變成病人，掙扎求生。他跟妻子原先設想的未來，就此完全蒸發。 在確診自己罹患末期疾病後，這位才華洋溢的年輕神經外科醫師從醫師、病人、兒子、伴侶與父親等不同身分，審視自己三十七年的生命歷程，思索生命與死亡的意義。面對未知與隨時可能降臨的人生終點，他寫道： 「我起碼已經了解，醫師的職責不是峻拒死亡，也不是使病人回復舊有生命，而是敞開雙臂，擁抱生命已經分崩離析的病人及家屬，努力幫他們重新站起，去面對、去弄清楚他們本身存在的意義。」 卡拉尼提最後於二○一五年三月過世，留下這本深刻且令人感動的書。《當呼吸化為空氣》飽含文學、醫學與哲學的省思，引領我們思考自己的人生價值與有限的生命。
Planets in Solar Returns
Here's everything you need to know about Solar Returns! ● Information is based on the author's experience interpreting hundreds of Solar Return charts for clients. ● An explanation of the significance of interceptions, retrogrades, aspects, hemispheric or quadrant emphasis, and preponderance or lack of an element or mode in a Solar Return. ● An interpretation of each planet in every house of a Solar Return. ● NEW! Expanded interpretations of planets in aspects. ● A guide to "timing" in the Solar Return coordinated with transits, secondary progressions, and solar arcs. ● A chapter on combining natal charts and Solar Returns in a double wheel technique. Throughout this book, Mary Fortier Shea concentrates on a complete description of possibilities. Interpretations include spiritual transitions, new businesses, love affairs, marriage, issues involving children and parents, health, education, writing and publishing books, relocation, income changes, and career transitions. She covers positive and negative possibilities for different Solar Return placements and configurations.
Survival Guide for Suddenly Single Sisters
When life throws you a curve you never saw coming-loss, divorce, or the sudden shift from "we" to "me"-what do you do next?You breathe. You pause. And you reach for this book.Survival Guide for Suddenly Single Sisters is a heartfelt, down-to-earth companion for any woman who wakes up one day and finds herself navigating life on her own. With warmth, honesty, and plenty of gentle humor, Susan Scalone walks you through the emotional roller coaster of widowhood and divorce, the practical steps you'll need to take, and the quiet inner work that helps you rediscover your strength.Inside you'll find comfort, clarity, and real-world guidance-from handling paperwork and talking to your kids, to leaning on friends, finding your footing again, and slowly healing your heart. Most of all, you'll find reassurance that you are not alone, you are not broken, and you absolutely will make it through this chapter with grace, courage, and hope.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just unsure where to begin, this book offers a steady hand to hold while you rebuild a life that is still full of meaning, joy, and possibility.
The Graceful Detonation, How to Destroy What Isn't Working Without Destroying Yourself
T he Graceful Detonation: How to Destroy What Isn't Working Without Destroying Yourself is a bold, transformative guide to endings that empower new beginnings. Blending strategy, compassion, and renewal, this book reframes necessary destruction as an art form-powerful, controlled, and ultimately constructive. Through vivid storytelling and practical insights, it teaches readers how to dismantle toxic structures, release outdated identities, and rebuild with intention. Rather than fearing collapse, readers are invited to embrace demolition as choreography: a graceful act that clears space for growth, resilience, and reinvention. This is not a manual for chaos but a manifesto for liberation, showing how to walk away without walking into ruin, and how to end with dignity while beginning with vision.
Mission
MISSION: FREEDOM is a battle-tested field manual for destroying PTSD - not coping with it. Written by Marine Corps combat veteran David Shoup, this book delivers raw truth, lived experience, and hard-hitting tools forged in war and refined in healing. Through 12 powerful chapters, you'll learn to rewire your mind, reclaim your purpose, and win the war within - permanently.
The Gravity of Ease, Why the Hard Path Is Often the Wrong One
T he Gravity of Ease: Why the Hard Path Is Often the Wrong One is a provocative exploration of why society glorifies struggle and how choosing ease can be a radical act of intelligence. Blending physics, metaphysics, decision theory, and cultural deconditioning, the book dismantles the myth that difficulty equals virtue. Instead, it argues that alignment, efficiency, and flow are the true markers of wisdom. With vivid metaphors drawn from nature and sharp critiques of hustle culture, this work invites readers to recalibrate their relationship with effort, reclaim agency from inherited narratives, and embrace simplicity as strength. It is not a manual for shortcuts but a manifesto for strategic living-showing that ease is not weakness, but the most powerful form of intelligence.
The Silent Partnership, Negotiating a New Deal with Your Own Mind
The Silent Partnership, Negotiating a New Deal with Your Own Mind reframes internal struggle as strategic dialogue. Blending diplomatic strategy, metacognition, and practical exercises, this book teaches you to treat impulses, fears, and habits as legitimate partners whose interests can be mapped, bargained with, and integrated into workable agreements. Through concrete rituals, compact templates, and negotiation techniques-listening, framing, trade-offs, and enforceable review clauses- you learn to convert sabotage into cooperation, veto into contingency, and identity conflict into creative evolution. The result is not rigid control but a durable partnership that expands your agency, steadies your choices, and preserves cognitive liberty
Tuned in and Turned on
A blueprint for growing beyond your pain and healing the hurts in your relationships through the power of intimacy, sacred sexuality, and self-knowledge from relational teacher Stefanos Sifandos. Do you find that the same issues come up in your relationships over and over? Do you struggle to experience pleasure? Are you longing for connection but unsure where to seek it and how to sustain it? What if the answers to these questions aren't somewhere outside you, waiting to be found, but inside? What if the quest for true intimacy starts within? In these pages, relational teacher and educator Stefanos Sifandos invites you to turn inward. He draws from personal experiences and client stories, as well as behavioral science, psychology, and both Eastern and Western wisdom traditions, to help you: Understand the difference between sex and sacred sexuality Heal from past traumas and inner woundsUnlock the flow of erotic energyExperience intimacy in a way that deepens your romantic relationshipReach an expansive new level of self-awareness and emotional freedomOn this journey, you'll follow your sensual energy deep into every aspect of your self--physical, mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, and sexual. You'll discover how, when you experience your sexuality as both sacred and powerful, you can break the cycles that are keeping you stuck and create a richer, more embodied life.
The Physics of Emotions
What if emotions were not problems to manage-but signals to understand?In The Physics of Emotions, Sandeep Chavan challenges the dominant psychological narrative that emotions must be controlled, regulated, or overcome. Drawing from a field-based understanding of mind and intelligence, the book presents a radically different proposition: emotions are not personal possessions or flaws, but consequences of interacting fields-internal memory, identity, bodily readiness, and external context.This book dismantles familiar assumptions: that emotional intelligence is about control, that calmness equals balance, that happiness defines freedom, and that identity owns emotion.Instead, it introduces a new framework-Field Intelligence-where emotional clarity arises from literacy, timing, and alignment rather than effort or suppression.Through a continuous, novel-like narrative (not techniques or exercises), the book explores: why emotions refuse to obey, how identity forms as stable misalignment, why anxiety, motivation, confidence, and love are often misread, how intuition functions as low-latency alignment, and what emotional freedom actually feels like when struggle ends.Rejecting both therapeutic prescriptions and spiritual abstraction, The Physics of Emotions offers a clear, grounded language for understanding emotional life without pathologizing it. It is written for thinkers, educators, leaders, and anyone who has tried emotional mastery-and found that effort only deepened the conflict.This is not a book about winning over emotions.It is a book about ending the argument with them.When emotions are understood structurally, they stop troubling us-not because they disappear, but because they finally make sense.
How Long Does Enlightenment Take?
How long does spiritual transformation actually take? Finally, an honest answer based on ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience.You've committed to meditation practice. You've studied the teachings. You show up daily on your cushion. But a crucial question haunts every serious practitioner: How much time does consciousness transformation genuinely require? Spiritual seekers have navigated between two extremes-promises of instant enlightenment that breed disappointment, and vague assurances of "lifelong practice" that offer no practical guidance. Neither extreme serves the dedicated aspirant who seeks realistic understanding of the journey ahead. Realistic Timelines bridges this gap with unprecedented clarity, synthesizing three powerful sources: the ancient Egyptian wisdom of Amenemopet's Mystic Psychology, contemporary neuroscience research on meditation and neuroplasticity, and documented cases from accomplished practitioners across contemplative traditions. -It is a practical roadmap for the serious practitioner who demands honest answers about what lies ahead.What You'll Discover: The Four-Phase Transformation Model: From initial neuroplastic changes (8-12 weeks) through consolidation (3-18 months), trait-level shifts (5-10 years), and advanced realization (10-20+ years)-with realistic expectations for each phase based on cumulative practice hours and quality of engagementIntensive Practice Pathways: How concentrated retreat practice accelerates transformation, with detailed calculations demonstrating various hybrid approaches accessible to modern householders while honoring the power of intensive periodsDocumented Cases of Rapid Realization: Investigation of exceptional practitioners who achieved stable witness consciousness within compressed timelines, revealing the foundation-through-intensity pattern that validates rather than contradicts gradual purification principlesThe Critical Consciousness/Mind Distinction: Ancient Egyptian psychology's profound teaching that consciousness (Ab Neter/Neberdjer) witnesses without being affected, while mind (hat/ka/ab) experiences transformation-a distinction that clarifies confusion in contemporary spiritual discoursePost-Attainment Refinement: The often-overlooked reality that initial breakthrough typically requires months to years of continued practice for complete integration-the distinction between recognizing gold beneath tarnish and having removed all tarnishKemetic Meditation Systems: The Ra-Hetheru six-stage progression and other complete Ancient Egyptian contemplative paths, demonstrating Africa's foundational contributions to consciousness transformation millennia before Eastern systems were codifiedOvercoming Modern Obstacles: Honest assessment of contemporary challenges-technology addiction, sociopolitical turbulence, economic pressures-with practical strategies for maintaining practice consistencyThroughout this analysis, Dr. Ashby maintains several unwavering principles: practice quality matters as much as duration; individual variation is substantial based on accumulated karmic impressions (aryu), temperament, ethical foundation, and guidance.
Between Life and Feelings / On Returning to the Present
"Between Life and Feelings" is neither a guide nor a method. It is a book about presence, inner experience, and how to live in the present moment without losing yourself.We often live on autopilot: holding tension, adapting to expectations, trying to control and explain everything. This book is about something else. About returning to a living connection with yourself - to bodily sensations, boundaries, feelings, and what is happening here and now.Through reflections on attention, closeness, emotional sensitivity, and inner support, the author shows how awareness is not lived in theory, but in everyday life - in relationships, work, choices, and the pauses between actions.This book is awareness as a way of being, not a technique; emotional closeness, boundaries, and contact; spiritual growth without religion or esotericism; living in the present moment - honestly and calmly.It is for those who - are tired of advice and promises of quick change; - seek depth without pressure; - feel the need to slow down and listen to themselves; - are interested in conscious living, emotional maturity, and inner clarity.This is a quiet, mature book for those who do not want to "fix themselves," but want to learn how to be in life - present, feeling, and whole.
But Who Are We Now?
The spirit that sparked a revolution still burns - tempered by time, deepened through experience, and illuminated with wisdom and love.Boomers have lived through extraordinary times. Decades of change, disruption, reinvention, and resilience. Now, as the noise quiets and the roles shift, many of us are left wondering: But who are we now?This book is an exploration of that question. Not with prescriptions or platitudes, but with warmth, candor, vulnerability, and a deep belief that we are still becoming. Written with wisdom, humor, compassion, and real stories, this is your invitation to live fully, love deeply, and begin again. With intention.
The Strength to Serve
The Strength to Serve: A Workbook for First Responders and Healthcare ProfessionalsYou care for everyone else-now it's time to learn to care for yourself.Created by a clinical psychologist with two decades of experience supporting first responders and healthcare professionals, The Strength to Serve is a hands-on workbook designed to support those who care for others. Drawing on the latest evidence and proven, evidence-based psychological tools and strategies, it offers practical tools for building self-understanding, resilience in the face of difficult work experiences, and improved psychological health and well-being.Inside you'll find: Evidence-based strategies drawn from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based strategies, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and other leading therapeutic orientations.Real stories and case examples from first responders and healthcare professionals who've faced trauma, burnout, moral injury and other service-related difficulties -and found ways to heal.Step-by-step exercises to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and strengthen your mental and emotional health.Reflection prompts and journaling tools to deepen self-understanding and promote personal growth.Practical tips for reconnecting with purpose, protecting your wellbeing, and finding meaning in both your work and life.Whether you're a nurse, paramedic, firefighter, physician, police officer, or any other healthcare or emergency services professional, this book is your guide to cultivating resilience, balance, and psychological strength that lasts.
On Mindful Democracy
An antidote to political burnout and civic despair: drawing on mindfulness and modern wisdom to cultivate resilience, healthy engagement, and skillful presence in turbulent times A compact, beautifully designed guide offering 27 powerful teachings of interdependence to navigate news, social media, and civic engagement with clarity and courage 250 years after the US Declaration of Independence, this incisive Declaration of Interdependence is a timely, tender, and transformative guide for citizens who care deeply about the world but feel disillusioned by the state of public discourse. Professor Jeremy David Engels--scholar, mindfulness teacher, and longtime student of Thich Nhat Hanh--proposes that clarity and interconnection are not only paths to personal peace, but vital practices for renewing democracy itself. Structured in the spirit of On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder, this compact, accessible book delivers 27 profound insights--each a short chapter--on how to show up for democracy with compassion, clarity, and courage. It invites readers to step away from enemyship, to root their activism in shared humanity, and to declare their interdependence. Readers will discover: - How mindfulness can heal the civic wounds of polarization and fear- Practices for engaging with news and social media without being consumed- A reimagining of democracy as collective empowerment, not endless conflict- Zen stories and teachings to inspire transformation- Practical tips for showing up skillfully in moments of disagreement and tension Whether you're a seasoned activist or a tender-hearted citizen seeking a new path forward, this luminous testament to resilience offers a lantern in the dark--and a quiet call to remember who we are, and what we're here to do, together.
The Eros Sutras, Volume 4
The Eros Sutras, Volume 4: Relationship brings the exploration of Eros into the realm of connection with others. This profound series of Sutras allows for transformative work in relationships, exploring friendships, lovers, partners, and even those who appear to be enemies. This fourth volume provides an alternative to conventional notions of love, sexuality, and relationships. Insightful definitions and practices of Eros serve as a roadmap to navigate the complexities of human interaction, encouraging readers to embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and the raw power of their Erotic selves.This volume dives into the dynamic interactions between the masculine and the feminine. Whether seeking new depths of intimacy in relationships, understanding the nuances of Erotic energy, or accessing the untapped potential within, this fourth volume of The Eros Sutras offers the tools and wisdom to embark on life-changing work. More connection, vibrancy, and fulfillment can follow.
The Emotional Animal
What if human beings were never meant to be purely rational? What if emotion-not logic-is the true engine behind every thought, decision, and behavior?In The Emotional Animal: Understanding the Psychology Behind Human Emotion, this compelling and deeply researched book reveals a fundamental truth about human nature: beneath our intellect, culture, and technology, we are emotional beings shaped by evolution, biology, and survival instincts.Drawing on evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, this book explores how emotions emerged as essential survival tools long before rational thought existed. From fear and pleasure to attachment, anger, and empathy, emotions are shown not as weaknesses to suppress, but as powerful systems that guide perception, motivation, memory, and social connection. Modern neuroscience confirms what evolution began-humans think because they feel, not the other way around The Emotional Animal.Inside this book, you will discover: How evolution shaped emotional instincts to ensure survivalThe role of the limbic system, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex in emotional responsesHow neurochemistry-dopamine, serotonin, cortisol, and more-drives mood and behaviorWhy emotions often override logic, even when we "know better"How emotional patterns develop across childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and agingThe hidden connection between emotion, memory, decision-making, and personalityRather than treating emotion as something to control or eliminate, The Emotional Animal reframes emotion as information-signals that reveal needs, values, threats, and opportunities. When misunderstood or suppressed, emotions fuel stress, anxiety, and destructive cycles. When understood and regulated, they become sources of resilience, clarity, and personal power.In a world driven by constant stimulation, social pressure, and emotional overload, this book offers a grounded, science-based framework for understanding why we feel what we feel-and how to respond with awareness instead of reaction. It is not a self-help manual filled with shortcuts, but a deep psychological exploration designed to change how you understand yourself and others.If you want to understand human behavior at its core-your own included-this book provides the insight you've been missing.Because to understand the mind, you must first understand the emotional animal.
The Sensory Siege, Reclaiming Your Reality from a World Engineered to Overwhelm
The Sensory Siege reframes modern life as a coordinated assault on perception and offers a clear, humane strategy for reclaiming attention. Blending cognitive ecology, media studies, neuroscience, and Zen philosophy, the book maps how environments, algorithms, and design practices systematically harvest our senses and erode depth. Each chapter diagnoses a facet of the siege-its architecture, neural mechanics, and economic incentives-and pairs that diagnosis with concrete rituals, embodied practices, and design principles that transform mindfulness into a strategic defense. Practical, urgent, and quietly optimistic, this book equips readers to redesign their sensory worlds, protect time and presence, and build collective norms and policies that honor attention as a public good.
The Trust Algorithm, The Hidden Math Behind Who We Believe and Why It's Broken
T he Trust Algorithm uncovers the hidden mathematics behind human belief - revealing how credibility, authority, and identity are silently calculated in our minds and manipulated by modern systems. Blending insights from data science, social psychology, misinformation research, and algorithmic justice, the book argues that trust is not instinct but a system - one that has been corrupted by digital platforms, political exploitation, and structural bias. Through vivid storytelling and rigorous analysis, it explains why misinformation spreads faster than truth, why institutions struggle to regain credibility, and how algorithms have rewritten the rules of trust for profit. Yet it also offers a blueprint for repair: transparency, recalibration, and justice. This is not just a diagnosis of a broken system, but a manifesto for reclaiming belief in an age of manipulation. Provocative, timely, and deeply human, The Trust Algorithm challenges readers to see trust as both a currency and a code - one that can be hacked, but also one that can be rewritten. It is a call to action for anyone who cares about truth, democracy, and the future of shared reality
Bridging Hearts
Bridging Hearts is a thoughtful and compassionate guide to building empathy, respect, and understanding within marriage and family life. Drawing on personal reflection, cultural insight, and practical wisdom, this book explores the emotional dynamics that shape relationships and offers meaningful ways to strengthen connection. It invites couples and families to navigate challenges with kindness, intentional care, and open communication, empowering them to bridge emotional gaps and create healthier, more supportive bonds. Through empathy and mutual respect, Bridging Hearts encourages families not just to survive, but to truly thrive.
The Hidden Forces Within
he Hidden Forces Within takes readers beneath the surface of human action to reveal the unseen psychological systems that quietly shape every decision, habit, and behavior. Moving beyond simplistic ideas of motivation and willpower, this book exposes the deeper mechanisms-emotion, belief, perception, identity, and conditioning-that govern why people act as they do.Rather than treating behavior as random or irrational, this book presents a powerful insight: every action is logical when viewed through the psychological system that produces it. From unconscious triggers and emotional memory to habitual thinking and internal narratives, human behavior is guided by forces operating largely outside awareness. Until these forces are understood, real change remains temporary and fragile.Through clear, structured analysis, The Hidden Forces Within explores how decisions form beneath awareness, why desire alone fails to produce action, how habits and emotional loops maintain repetition, and how belief systems quietly control behavior. The book also examines the roles of social influence, identity, stress, and self-regulation-revealing why people often know what to do, yet still struggle to do it.This is not a motivational book built on hype or shortcuts. It is a psychological framework for understanding action itself. By developing awareness of the hidden drivers behind behavior, readers gain the ability to interrupt automatic patterns and design actions with intention rather than impulse.Whether you are seeking personal growth, behavioral clarity, or a deeper understanding of human psychology, The Hidden Forces Within offers a clear and intellectually grounded path forward.Action does not begin with willpower. It begins with awareness.
The Hidden Forces Within
he Hidden Forces Within takes readers beneath the surface of human action to reveal the unseen psychological systems that quietly shape every decision, habit, and behavior. Moving beyond simplistic ideas of motivation and willpower, this book exposes the deeper mechanisms-emotion, belief, perception, identity, and conditioning-that govern why people act as they do.Rather than treating behavior as random or irrational, this book presents a powerful insight: every action is logical when viewed through the psychological system that produces it. From unconscious triggers and emotional memory to habitual thinking and internal narratives, human behavior is guided by forces operating largely outside awareness. Until these forces are understood, real change remains temporary and fragile.Through clear, structured analysis, The Hidden Forces Within explores how decisions form beneath awareness, why desire alone fails to produce action, how habits and emotional loops maintain repetition, and how belief systems quietly control behavior. The book also examines the roles of social influence, identity, stress, and self-regulation-revealing why people often know what to do, yet still struggle to do it.This is not a motivational book built on hype or shortcuts. It is a psychological framework for understanding action itself. By developing awareness of the hidden drivers behind behavior, readers gain the ability to interrupt automatic patterns and design actions with intention rather than impulse.Whether you are seeking personal growth, behavioral clarity, or a deeper understanding of human psychology, The Hidden Forces Within offers a clear and intellectually grounded path forward.Action does not begin with willpower. It begins with awareness.
Strange Things
A true story of faith, survival, and the unseen battle between light and darkness.From surviving a childhood gunshot wound and a near-death encounter with Jesus, to living in a home filled with spirits and spiritual warfare, Carnation is a raw, deeply personal Christian memoir that explores what it means to walk between two worlds.Cathy Mazie Carnation shares her extraordinary life experiences with honesty and courage-seeing spirits from childhood, being protected by divine intervention, enduring terrifying supernatural attacks, and learning how faith became her armor. This is not a work of fiction. It is a testimony of survival, spiritual awareness, and God's presence in moments of unimaginable fear.Through vivid storytelling, the author reveals: A near-death experience that changed everythingEncounters with angels, spirits, and spiritual darknessLife inside a haunted home and unseen spiritual battlesThe power of prayer, faith, and divine protectionHow God turns trauma intSome doors open once-and never fully close.This is not a work of fiction born from imagination alone. It is a true account of a woman who has lived her entire life walking the thin line between the living and the dead.From childhood, she sensed what others could not-presences in rooms, footsteps with no source, voices carried on cold air. As the years pass, those encounters intensify, following her into homes, hospitals, and quiet moments meant for rest. Spirits seek her out. Darkness tests her. And faith becomes both shield and survival.What begins as awareness turns into responsibility. Some spirits are lost. Some are desperate. Others are dangerous. And not all of them want help.Set against the backdrop of ordinary American life, this haunting memoir chronicles decades of supernatural encounters, spiritual warfare, and the psychological toll of carrying a gift no one prepares you for. It is a story of resilience, discernment, and learning how to stand your ground when fear itself becomes an enemy.Raw. Unsettling. Unforgettable. This book is for readers drawn to true paranormal experiences, real-life hauntings, and stories where faith, fear, and the unseen collide.o purposeThis book is for readers who believe there is more beyond what we see-or who are searching for meaning after trauma, loss, or spiritual encounters they can't explain.Carnation is a powerful reminder that darkness does not have the final word-and that even in fear, God's light remains.
The Camino Diaries
The author chronicles his reflections for his diary diiaries whilst walking his Camino pilgrimages and other like adventures over a decade. The writingsblend spiritual insight with imaginative storytelling and are grounded in factual reflection. His writings express the meeting point between the mystical and the everyday, offering readers a fresh pathway into meaning, creativity, and inner clarity. Doug draws on his diaries for his transformative experiences whilst walking the Camino. It is as much his questioning of the meaning of it all as a discovery of quieter truths that shape a more purposeful life.
The Rebuilt Woman
As the FIRST book in the Rebuilt Woman Series, Emerald marks the beginning of your rebuilding-where deep trauma transforms into strength, identity is restored, and the foundation of your healing is powerfully laid. The phoenix represents a woman rising stronger from what was meant to destroy her, transformed by the fire instead of consumed by it.
The Shadow Syndicate, Confronting the Inner Committee That Runs Your Life
The Shadow Syndicate invites readers into the hidden boardroom of the psyche, where inner voices clash like executives in a rogue committee. Drawing on Internal Family Systems, Jungian psychology, and the science of executive function, this book personifies inner conflict as a shadowy syndicate that has long dictated your choices. Through vivid metaphors and practical insights, you are guided to step into the CEO's chair - not to silence your parts, but to lead them. Each chapter introduces a different "committee member" - the critic, the dreamer, the saboteur, the caretaker, and more - showing how they shape your life and how they can be integrated into a cohesive council. This is not a manual of suppression but a manifesto of leadership: reclaiming authority over your inner world, transforming chaos into collaboration, and discovering the freedom that comes when you run your own life with clarity, compassion, and courage.
It Is Time
In It is Time, a group of spiritual and extraplanetary Teachers explain the transition to a higher plane of consciousness and existence currently underway on Earth, and how human beings who yearn for connection, kindness and love can continue to grow and find peace despite the dramatic changes on the planet. While at times it may feel like the dark forces of greed, corruption, rage and war are winning, the message here is that new energies are already flowing to the Earth, disrupting what it means to be human now. The Teachers encourage each of us to brighten our Light, recognizing that we are here to shine the way for the Earth and humanity to ascend to a higher level of functioning. The momentum of transformation is upon us, with the beings speaking in this book, along with all the Ascended Masters, archangels, spirit guides and extraplanetary beings from across existence now united in an urgent message: It is time.
Good Morning Holy Spirit
Start every day with a fresh perspective and an open heart. "Good Morning Holy Spirit" is a 365-day devotional designed to help you invite the presence of the Holy Spirit into your mornings, filling each day with inspiration, peace, and purpose. Whether you're seeking encouragement, a sense of renewal, or a deeper connection with God, this book will guide you on a year-long journey of spiritual growth and positive transformation.Wake up with words that uplift and strengthen your spirit, reminding you of God's love and promises for each new day. With each daily inspiration, you'll find a comforting message to nurture your faith, uplifting declarations to affirm your journey, and gentle guidance to draw closer to God.Crafted for Christians who long to deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit, "Good Morning Holy Spirit" helps you make every morning count for yourself, for God, and for the people around you. Start your mornings right, and let the Holy Spirit bring light, grace, and joy into your life, every day of the year.
Shadows Within the Fringe
You've watched the shows and followed the accounts. You believe in the ghosts and the cryptids. But what happens when the very people seeking the truth are the ones destroying their own community?Shadows Within the Fringe is a searing sociological and psychological analysis that rips away the veil of "us vs. them" solidarity in paranormal, cryptozoology, and UFO communities. It reveals the dark architecture of unregulated spaces where: Ego is Authority: Without standardized credentials, charisma and subjective "spiritual gifts" create a dangerous power vacuum, leading to the "Chosen One" Syndrome and internal conflict with no objective arbiter.The Digital Mob Rules: Social media has turned research into a Performative Economy, where creators are trapped by the demands of their followers. The pressure to get engagement forces the escalation of "evidence," fueling hoaxes, cultural wars, and Parasocial Feudalism.Silence is Deadly: The most critical problem is the systemic suppression of criminal and unethical behavior-the "Missing Stair" Phenomenon. Leaders prioritize the "reputation of the field" over the safety of victims, creating a haven for predators and charlatans.Crisis is Spiritualized: The book exposes the dangerous Medical Blind Spot, where genuine medical emergencies are mislabeled as "attachments" or "possession," delaying life-saving professional care in favor of ego-driven "spiritual warfare."More than an expose, this analysis outlines a vital path forward: a cultural blueprint for a movement that decouples identity from belief, prioritizes ethics over fabricated evidence, and commits to an unyielding standard of accountability.The real ghosts are the shadows cast by unchecked egos. It's time to fix the staircase.
The Emotional Animal
What if human beings were never meant to be purely rational? What if emotion-not logic-is the true engine behind every thought, decision, and behavior?In The Emotional Animal: Understanding the Psychology Behind Human Emotion, this compelling and deeply researched book reveals a fundamental truth about human nature: beneath our intellect, culture, and technology, we are emotional beings shaped by evolution, biology, and survival instincts.Drawing on evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, this book explores how emotions emerged as essential survival tools long before rational thought existed. From fear and pleasure to attachment, anger, and empathy, emotions are shown not as weaknesses to suppress, but as powerful systems that guide perception, motivation, memory, and social connection. Modern neuroscience confirms what evolution began-humans think because they feel, not the other way around The Emotional Animal.Inside this book, you will discover: How evolution shaped emotional instincts to ensure survivalThe role of the limbic system, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex in emotional responsesHow neurochemistry-dopamine, serotonin, cortisol, and more-drives mood and behaviorWhy emotions often override logic, even when we "know better"How emotional patterns develop across childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and agingThe hidden connection between emotion, memory, decision-making, and personalityRather than treating emotion as something to control or eliminate, The Emotional Animal reframes emotion as information-signals that reveal needs, values, threats, and opportunities. When misunderstood or suppressed, emotions fuel stress, anxiety, and destructive cycles. When understood and regulated, they become sources of resilience, clarity, and personal power.In a world driven by constant stimulation, social pressure, and emotional overload, this book offers a grounded, science-based framework for understanding why we feel what we feel-and how to respond with awareness instead of reaction. It is not a self-help manual filled with shortcuts, but a deep psychological exploration designed to change how you understand yourself and others.If you want to understand human behavior at its core-your own included-this book provides the insight you've been missing.Because to understand the mind, you must first understand the emotional animal.
But Who Are We Now?
The spirit that sparked a revolution still burns - tempered by time, deepened through experience, and illuminated with wisdom and love.Boomers have lived through extraordinary times. Decades of change, disruption, reinvention, and resilience. Now, as the noise quiets and the roles shift, many of us are left wondering: But who are we now?This book is an exploration of that question. Not with prescriptions or platitudes, but with warmth, candor, vulnerability, and a deep belief that we are still becoming. Written with wisdom, humor, compassion, and real stories, this is your invitation to live fully, love deeply, and begin again. With intention.
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal communication is the way we connect with others. Whether engaging with a spouse, a coworker, a close friend, or a stranger, our daily lives are defined by the messages we send and receive. Interpersonal Communication guides students through the complex landscape of human interaction, helping them navigate relationships in the twenty-first century.A Mindful PerspectiveWhat distinguishes this textbook is its integration of mindfulness into the study of communication. Moving beyond simple skills training, the text encourages students to engage in mindful awareness and mindful practice. By learning to be fully present, open, and non-judgmental, students develop the ability to communicate with intention rather than reacting on "autopilot."Bridging Theory and LifeThis book provides a user-friendly guide to the theories and research that underpin our understanding of relationships. It breaks down social scientific concepts-such as statistical relationships and differences-making them accessible and relevant. Students will explore how communication fulfills basic human needs for control, inclusion, and affection, and how it shapes physical health, identity, and professional success.Key Features: Practical Resources: Highlights the availability of a free Student Workbook to reinforce learning through activities and reflection.Mindfulness Framework: A distinct approach that fosters ethical, compassionate, and effective communication habits.Comprehensive Scope: Covers a wide range of contexts including verbal/nonverbal communication, culture, conflict, friendship, family, and the workplace.Digital Age Relevance: Examines the role of technology and mediated communication in modern relationships.
Inside the Human Mind
Why do intelligent people repeat the same mistakes? Why do emotions override logic-even when we know better? Why does change feel so difficult, even when motivation is strong?Inside the Human Mind is a clear, structured, and deeply insightful exploration of the psychological forces that shape human thought, emotion, and behavior. This book takes readers beneath the surface of everyday experience to reveal how the mind actually works-not as we assume it does, but as it truly functions through layered mental systems, emotional engines, perception filters, and learned patterns.Rather than presenting psychology as abstract theory, this book connects scientific principles to real human experience. It explains how conscious and unconscious processes interact, how the brain organizes thought, why perception is subjective, and how emotions quietly drive decisions long before logic steps in. Readers will discover why habits persist, why beliefs feel so certain, and why awareness-when properly developed-creates genuine freedom rather than confusion.Each chapter builds progressively, guiding the reader from the architecture of the mind and brain, through perception, emotion, motivation, memory, personality, and social influence, toward decision-making, habit formation, and intentional growth. Complex ideas are explained in clear, accessible language without oversimplification, making the book valuable for both general readers and those with a serious interest in psychology.This book is not about controlling the mind through force or discipline. It is about understanding-and through understanding, gaining the ability to respond rather than react. By learning how mental systems operate in parallel, how emotional triggers are formed, and how beliefs reinforce themselves, readers develop the clarity needed to reshape thought patterns, regulate emotions, and align behavior with long-term values.Inside the Human Mind is ideal for readers interested in: Human psychology and behaviorEmotional intelligence and self-awarenessDecision-making and cognitive biasHabit formation and behavioral changePersonal growth grounded in psychological scienceIf you want to understand why the mind works the way it does-and how that understanding can lead to clearer thinking, healthier emotions, and more intentional action-this book provides a powerful and practical foundation.
Love Songs of My Night Moon
In a world where silence is a death sentence, Musyil Phisliy Lasvc is the only one who can sing the stars back to life. Love Songs of My Night Moon is a breathtaking epic of "Lyrical Fantasy," following Musyil from a lonely desert dreamer to the protector of the cosmos. Torn between her divine connection to the Moon and her earthly devotion to the man who holds her heart, she must master the frequencies of the soul. When the world goes dark, only the ultimate harmony of a lover's kiss can unleash the Blue Phoenix and save existence itself.
Beating Anxiety & Depression
Are anxiety or depression affecting your energy, focus, and ability to enjoy everyday life? Beating Anxiety & Depression offers a clear, natural framework for understanding why these struggles occur and what can be done to address them at the root.Rather than viewing anxiety and depression as isolated emotional problems, this book explains how inflammation, nutrient imbalances, nervous system stress, lifestyle habits, and unresolved physiological strain can contribute to emotional distress. Written in straightforward, consumer-friendly language, it helps readers understand the mind-body connection behind mood disorders.Inside, readers will discover how natural strategies can support emotional balance, mental clarity, and long-term resilience. Drawing on clinical experience and research-supported principles, Dr. Joseph Jacobs outlines practical ways to calm the nervous system, reduce inflammatory triggers, and support brain and emotional health through nutrition, movement, and sustainable daily habits.Beating Anxiety & Depression is designed for individuals seeking natural anxiety relief, improved emotional health, and a structured, empowering approach to managing depression. This book provides clarity and actionable insight for readers who want to take an active role in supporting mental and emotional well-being alongside appropriate professional care.
Inside the Human Mind
Why do intelligent people repeat the same mistakes? Why do emotions override logic-even when we know better? Why does change feel so difficult, even when motivation is strong?Inside the Human Mind is a clear, structured, and deeply insightful exploration of the psychological forces that shape human thought, emotion, and behavior. This book takes readers beneath the surface of everyday experience to reveal how the mind actually works-not as we assume it does, but as it truly functions through layered mental systems, emotional engines, perception filters, and learned patterns.Rather than presenting psychology as abstract theory, this book connects scientific principles to real human experience. It explains how conscious and unconscious processes interact, how the brain organizes thought, why perception is subjective, and how emotions quietly drive decisions long before logic steps in. Readers will discover why habits persist, why beliefs feel so certain, and why awareness-when properly developed-creates genuine freedom rather than confusion.Each chapter builds progressively, guiding the reader from the architecture of the mind and brain, through perception, emotion, motivation, memory, personality, and social influence, toward decision-making, habit formation, and intentional growth. Complex ideas are explained in clear, accessible language without oversimplification, making the book valuable for both general readers and those with a serious interest in psychology.This book is not about controlling the mind through force or discipline. It is about understanding-and through understanding, gaining the ability to respond rather than react. By learning how mental systems operate in parallel, how emotional triggers are formed, and how beliefs reinforce themselves, readers develop the clarity needed to reshape thought patterns, regulate emotions, and align behavior with long-term values.Inside the Human Mind is ideal for readers interested in: Human psychology and behaviorEmotional intelligence and self-awarenessDecision-making and cognitive biasHabit formation and behavioral changePersonal growth grounded in psychological scienceIf you want to understand why the mind works the way it does-and how that understanding can lead to clearer thinking, healthier emotions, and more intentional action-this book provides a powerful and practical foundation.
Five Lessons for Learning from Loss
When someone dies, others are left to cope with that loss, and each mourner's grief is different. The tasks of grieving have now been studied thoroughly, and the professional literature is summarized here and presented in five readable lessons. Mourners, as well as those who help them, can use what they learn here about loss to facilitate telling the story of what happened, exploring things that may help, and building a new life. Checklists, activities, quotes from famous authors, and dialogues between a mourner and counselor make this book easy to use as well as easy to read. Grief often involves a lonely walk down a long path to an unknown destination, and those who mourn welcome companions who understand loss.
Against the Odds
Over six years-from Amber Heard's public allegations against Johnny Depp to the verdict of the US defamation trial-the Depp v. Heard case captured global attention. It fueled an avalanche of media coverage, inspiring articles, documentaries, podcasts, and books that meticulously chronicled its legal twists and turns. Yet, despite this saturation, key questions remained unasked. Crucially, no major work has critically examined the dominant narrative that casts Heard as a victim, or considered the now plausible possibility that her allegations of extreme physical and sexual violence were false. Through the mind of a forensic investigator and critical analyst, Against the Odds proposes answers to essential questions: Based on the available evidence, how likely is it that Heard's allegations were factual? If the allegations were false, what motivated the actress to accuse Depp? Why did experts and institutions so readily embrace her narrative of domestic violence? Who benefited from promoting and sustaining that narrative? What shaped the UK judge's ruling against Depp, and how did a US jury-despite the odds-conclude that Heard acted with malice? Why, ultimately, did public opinion favor Depp so overwhelmingly? What sets this book apart is not only its boldness in asking these questions but its commitment to answering them through a critical, evidence-based lens. The analysis goes far beyond the individuals involved, exploring the broader psychological and social dynamics at play. Against the Odds is not just another book about Depp and Heard-it is a reflection on how victims are sometimes sidelined and manipulated in the service of ideological agendas. It is a critique of a radicalized discourse that, while claiming to empower women, can in fact undermine genuine struggles to protect women's rights. Against the Odds is a call to reclaim truth, integrity, and legitimacy in advocacy work that too often becomes performative or politically expedient.
The Art of Self Acceptance
This book is for a general audience that targets those who want to work on their body and mind. This book will help you in personal growth, enlighten your mind, and enlarge your prospects in life. Practice will help you open different dimensions of life.
African American Relationships, Marriages, and Families
African American Relationships, Marriages, and Families: An Introduction, Third Edition, is a historically and culturally centered text designed for university and college courses, counselors and therapists working with Black couples, and for individuals and couples seeking self-help. It includes exercises at the end of each chapter to facilitate self-awareness and help couples get to know each other better. individuals and couples learn skills for effective communication and conflict resolution, and ultimately, how to develop and maintain healthy relationships, marriages, and families. This third edition includes updates and revisions to current chapters, chapter review questions, a new section in the introduction, and THREE NEW CHAPTERS!.
The Shadow Work Journal
The Shadow Work Journal is a Jungian-inspired reflective journal designed to support inner dialogue, self-awareness, and psychological integration. Rather than offering techniques or prescriptive solutions, the book provides a structured yet open space for reflection, inviting readers to engage with unconscious material, disowned aspects of the self, and personal meaning.Grounded in depth psychology, the journal encourages a slower and more honest relationship with the inner world, emphasizing integration over self-improvement. It is intended for readers interested in psychological depth, self-reflection, and the symbolic dimension of human experience.Written by a clinician and academic with a background in dentistry, microbiology, and Jungian studies, The Shadow Work Journal reflects an integrative approach that bridges scientific understanding with symbolic and psychological meaning.
Rising Strong in Adversity
Rising Strong in Adversity: A Journey from Struggle to Strength is a powerful story of resilience, hope and transformation. Life is full of challenges-unexpected losses, failures and setbacks that can leave us feeling lost and defeated. But within every hardship lies the opportunity to rise stronger than before.In this inspiring book, you'll discover how to navigate adversity, find inner strength and turn struggles into stepping stones for success. Through personal experiences, real-life stories and practical lessons, Rising Strong in Adversity offers a roadmap for overcoming obstacles and reclaiming your power.Whether you're facing difficulties in your career, relationships or personal growth, this book will give you the courage and tools to rise above them. If you're ready to embrace change, build resilience and emerge stronger, this book is for you. Your journey to strength starts here.
Harvest
Alien abduction. UFO encounters. Missing time. Non-human intelligence. Harvest: The True Story of Alien Abduction is a chilling, real-life paranormal investigation by bestselling author G. L. Davies, exploring one woman's terrifying claim that she has been repeatedly abducted by extraterrestrial beings. Through first-hand testimony, in-depth interviews, documented UFO sightings, physical after-effects, and psychological trauma, this true alien abduction book examines the darkest aspects of UFO phenomena and close encounters of the fourth kind. Unlike fictional alien invasion stories, Harvest presents a raw, deeply unsettling account that blurs the line between extraterrestrial contact, human experimentation, and modern paranormal reality. Essential reading for fans of UFO books, true stories of alien abduction, unexplained phenomena, and real paranormal investigations, this book asks the ultimate question: what if aliens are not here to help us-but to harvest us?G.L Davies invites you to join him on his most terrifying investigation yet. In 2009, one woman from Pembrokeshire believed she was abducted by aliens. What followed was a terrifying ordeal of alien visitation, nightmarish visions, encounters with terrifying creatures, a connection to the past, and a prophecy of destruction on the scale never before seen in Pembrokeshire's peaceful history. If these events are true, no one is safe. The harvest has begun...'Masterfully written and a terrifying true journey into Alien Abduction. The benchmark for all paranormal accounts from the greatest paranormal author of his time.' Mysterious Radio
Your 4 Keys to a Healthy Happier You
"Your 4 Keys to a Healthier Happier You" is a comprehensive guide that unlocks the fundamental aspects of personal well-being; health, wealth, relationships and mindset. Author Richard Eckley draws from his extensive experience in personal development to provide practical strategies for transforming your life. The book breaks down complex life challenges into managable steps, offering clear guidencs on developing better health habits, creating financial stability, building meaningful relationships, and cultivating a positive mindset. Through relatable examples, inspiring stories, and actionable advice, readers will discover how to make sustainable changes in all four key areas of life. Whether you're struggling with weight management, financial planning, relationship dynamics, or mental barriers, this book provides the tools and insights needed to create lasting positive change. Perfect for anyone seeking a balanced, fulfilling life, Eckley's approach emphasizes gradual consistant progess over quick fixes, making it an accessible and practicle guide for real-world transformation.
Haunted
Haunted: Horror of Haverfordwest is not just a ghost story. It is a true testimony.A raw, unsettling exploration of what happens when ordinary people encounter the impossible and how a haunting can destroy far more than a home.Dare you read the most terrifying haunting in recent memory?Blissful beginnings for a young couple turn into a nightmare after purchasing their dream home in Wales in 1989. Their love and their resolve are torn apart by an indescribable entity that pushes paranormal activity to the limit. Haunted: Horror of Haverfordwest is the prequel to the bestselling A Most Haunted House. Delve into this new, true, terrifying account, complete with a new edition of the original bestseller and a summary of explanations for the ultimate paranormal testimonial.Join the investigation. Dare you step inside?Praise for Haunted: Horror of Haverfordwest"Compelling and disturbing chronicle of what happens when ordinary people are subjected to extraordinary events."- Fortean Times"This book is not for the faint-hearted and has been described as the most frightening ghost story ever written. Suppose you are a fan of The Haunting of Hill House and The Woman in Black. In that case, you might want to check it out immediately, but remember, when you do that, this book isn't fiction; it actually happened."- Theresa Cheung, author of Empower Your Inner Psychic and ITV's This Morning dream expert"This chilling read will certainly start to worry the reader and will certainly have them looking behind them at some stage. This is a must-read for those looking for explanations. As a Demonologist on the TV show Most Haunted, I understand what the author went through, and this book should not only make people more aware of what to them was previously unknown but also make them think twice about meddling with it."- Fred Batt, Most Haunted TV series"G. L. Davies has written an amazing account of what seems to be a real haunted house! I was riveted to every page. I hope the book will be made into a movie someday."- Uri Geller
Learning to Pay Attention
Meditation isn't about silencing your mind. It's about noticing it.Learning to Pay Attention is a short, practical guide for anyone who wants to understand meditation without committing to long sits, routines, or beliefs.Instead of trying to calm the mind or control thoughts, this book focuses on attention-how it moves, how it gets pulled away, and how it naturally returns when it's noticed. Meditation begins there.Each chapter introduces one simple idea and a brief practice you can try in everyday life. You might notice one breath, the feeling of standing, the moment before speaking, or what it feels like when nothing seems to be happening at all. These small moments are enough to train attention without effort.This book is for beginners who feel unsure about meditation, as well as for readers who have tried before and felt they were doing it wrong. It avoids spiritual language and therapeutic promises, offering instead a clear, grounded way to see what's already happening.Learning to Pay Attention doesn't ask you to improve yourself. It helps you recognize attention as it already works-and to see how that recognition quietly changes how you relate to thoughts, reactions, and daily life.
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus - For Women Only
In Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, For Women Only: How to Be Happy With or Without a Man, Dr. John Gray revisits his groundbreaking relationship insights through a modern lens. Drawing on more than three decades of counseling, research, and bestselling work, he explores how timeless differences between men and women still shape communication and emotional needs-while recognizing that today's world requires new strategies.Written specifically for women, this book offers practical tools to deepen self-awareness, balance emotions, and cultivate fulfillment that does not depend on a partner's behavior. By showing how inner happiness forms the foundation of healthy relationships, Gray redefines what it means to experience lasting joy-whether partnered or not-in the modern world.
Crazy Days of Prince
Crazy Days of Prince is a raw, unfiltered coming-of-age memoir that takes readers deep into the emotional world of a young man struggling to find his place in a society that often overlooks him.Through loneliness, heartbreak, humor, faith, and moments of unexpected connection, Emeka Prince captures the emotional reality of college life-where each day feels like a test of identity, courage, and resilience. From feeling invisible in crowded rooms to chasing love that slips through his fingers, from spiritual awakenings to emotional breakdowns, this book speaks honestly about the quiet battles many face but few talk about.Written with vulnerability and courage, Crazy Days of Prince is more than a journal-it's a confession, a survival guide, and a testament to personal growth. Prince's voice is bold, reflective, and deeply relatable to anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, overlooked, or out of sync with the world around them.This powerful narrative reminds readers that even in the most "ghosted" moments of life, strength is being built, purpose is forming, and your story still matters.
