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        Health & Personal Development
        May 2016

        How to Deal with Anxiety and Panic

        by Michael Rufer, Heike Alsleben, Angela Weiss

        Are you or a loved one suffering from anxiety and panic and you are wondering what you can do? To whom you can turn? What the options for treatment are? And how relatives can help? This self-help book gives affected people and their relatives: • clear and comprehensive information based on up-to-date research findings • concrete self-help strategies and exercises with worksheets • descriptions of recognized treatment methods • instructions on coping with stress and using relaxation techniques • detailed answers to frequently asked questions • a helpful list of useful contacts and websites • an idea of how mindfulness can be incorporated. The authors have first-hand knowledge of these problems from their extensive experience of counseling and treating people with anxiety disorders and their relatives. This book summarizes their knowledge in clear and comprehensible form. It is ideal both for self-help and to complement ongoing treatment. Target Group: affected people and their relatives and friends; psychologists, therapists, doctors, counseling centers.

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        Health & Personal Development

        More Peace, Less Stress

        A Step-by-Step Guide for Adults with ASD

        by Marja Boxhoorn

        When you have autism, you probably have to cope with stress on a daily basis. Often, people with autism do not know how to recognize stress, what causes stress, and what they can do to reduce it. More peace, less stress offers a useful step-by-step plan. In seven steps, the reader learns what causes stress, how to recognise stress signals, and what they can do to feel more at ease. The book includes practical exercises so new knowledge can be applied right away. Being more at ease means to be able to: have better relationships with a partner, family, friends and colleagues, focus attention to get things done more easily, have a grip on life, instead of experiencing chaos, restlessness and insecurity and feel more powerful and have more self-esteem.

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        Popular psychology

        Human Sadness

        Twelve Conversations

        by Angelika Schett

        Why is the so-called “coolness” of sadness currently fading? Why is sadness increasingly being medicalized? Why is sadness the most humane of all feelings? And: can animals be sad? Twelve conversations with philosophers, psychiatrists, experts in cultural studies, and psychoanalysts focus on sadness from different perspectives – and they have something positive to say about this emotion.   Target Group: For non-specialists and experts – everyone who is interested in the broad spectrum of human sadness

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        Health & Personal Development

        Nurturing Your Soul’s Resilience

        A Path to Inner Strength and Wellbeing

        by Gaby Gschwend

        Fears, stress, loneliness, losses and negative beliefs about oneself and the world reduce our own well-being and have a great impact on both mental and physical health. How can we strengthen our resilience to increase and maintain health and wellbeing?   The book encourages the reader to take responsibility for the successes in their life and actively contribute to their health and shows how to increase resilience. Many examples illustrate different ways and exercises that strengthen resilience and enable the readers to actively contribute to their own health and wellbeing. Important factors are a friendly attitude toward oneself which includes the own perception of one’s weaknesses, strengthening positive attitudes and feelings.   Target Group: psychotherapists, psychiatrists, clinical and health psychologist

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        Health & Personal Development
        July 2021

        Everything harder than everyone else

        Why some of us push our bodies to extremes

        by Jenny Valentish

        There is a part of human nature compelled to test our own limits. But what happens when this part comes to define us? When journalist Jenny Valentish wrote Woman of Substances, a book about addiction, she noticed that people who treated drug-taking like an Olympic sport would often hurl themselves into a pursuit like marathon running upon giving up. What stayed constant was the need to push their boundaries. Everything Harder Than Everyone Else follows people doing the things that most couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't. By delving into their extreme behaviour, there's a lot that us mere mortals can learn about the human condition. There's the neuroscientist violating his brain to override his disgust response. The athlete using childhood adversity as grist for the mill. The wrestler turning restlessness into curated ultraviolence. The architect hanging from hooks in her flesh, to better get out of her head. The performance artist seeking erasure by torturing his body. The BDSM dom helping people flirt with death to feel more alive. The bare-knuckle boxer whose gnarliest opponent is her ego. The dancer who could not separate her identity from her practice until at death's door. The bodybuilder exacting order on a life that was once chaotic. And the porn star-turned-fighter for whom sex and violence are two sides of the same coin. Their insights lead Jenny on a compulsive, sometimes reckless journey of immersion journalism.

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        Health & Personal Development
        July 2021

        Everything harder than everyone else

        Why some of us push our bodies to extremes

        by Jenny Valentish

        There is a part of human nature compelled to test our own limits. But what happens when this part comes to define us? When journalist Jenny Valentish wrote Woman of Substances, a book about addiction, she noticed that people who treated drug-taking like an Olympic sport would often hurl themselves into a pursuit like marathon running upon giving up. What stayed constant was the need to push their boundaries. Everything Harder Than Everyone Else follows people doing the things that most couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't. By delving into their extreme behaviour, there's a lot that us mere mortals can learn about the human condition. There's the neuroscientist violating his brain to override his disgust response. The athlete using childhood adversity as grist for the mill. The wrestler turning restlessness into curated ultraviolence. The architect hanging from hooks in her flesh, to better get out of her head. The performance artist seeking erasure by torturing his body. The BDSM dom helping people flirt with death to feel more alive. The bare-knuckle boxer whose gnarliest opponent is her ego. The dancer who could not separate her identity from her practice until at death's door. The bodybuilder exacting order on a life that was once chaotic. And the porn star-turned-fighter for whom sex and violence are two sides of the same coin. Their insights lead Jenny on a compulsive, sometimes reckless journey of immersion journalism.

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        Health & Personal Development
        July 2021

        Everything harder than everyone else

        Why some of us push our bodies to extremes

        by Jenny Valentish

        There is a part of human nature compelled to test our own limits. But what happens when this part comes to define us? When journalist Jenny Valentish wrote Woman of Substances, a book about addiction, she noticed that people who treated drug-taking like an Olympic sport would often hurl themselves into a pursuit like marathon running upon giving up. What stayed constant was the need to push their boundaries. Everything Harder Than Everyone Else follows people doing the things that most couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't. By delving into their extreme behaviour, there's a lot that us mere mortals can learn about the human condition. There's the neuroscientist violating his brain to override his disgust response. The athlete using childhood adversity as grist for the mill. The wrestler turning restlessness into curated ultraviolence. The architect hanging from hooks in her flesh, to better get out of her head. The performance artist seeking erasure by torturing his body. The BDSM dom helping people flirt with death to feel more alive. The bare-knuckle boxer whose gnarliest opponent is her ego. The dancer who could not separate her identity from her practice until at death's door. The bodybuilder exacting order on a life that was once chaotic. And the porn star-turned-fighter for whom sex and violence are two sides of the same coin. Their insights lead Jenny on a compulsive, sometimes reckless journey of immersion journalism.

      • Popular psychology
        February 2023

        I Solve Riddles, Therefore I Am …

        … smart and happy

        by Stefan Heine

        Riddles can make you happy! Puzzles have always captured people’s imagination—from the riddles devised by the ancient Greeks to the invention of crossword puzzles a century ago and the modern-day craze for escape rooms. What is it about racking our brains that we find so enjoyable? Do quizzes make us sociable? Do puzzles train our memory or even help us get to sleep? What triggers a state of flow? And what does it set off in our brain? These are the mysteries examined by Stefan Heine, Germany’s leading deviser of puzzles. His findings are as exciting as they are entertaining and come garnished with unique personal stories from the topsy-turvy world of riddles. This is a book for anyone who enjoys a good riddle or who is looking to understand what all the fuss is about.   “Germany’s number one puzzle-maker.” Der Spiegel - Explaines the fascination of puzzles and why they make us happy - By Germany’s best-known author of puzzles - Features exciting puzzles and the stories behind them

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        EmpowHER the women, I want it, I get it

        by Sarah Zitouni

        The author shares with other women the keys to a professional world that is still too male-dominate. Coming from a very modest background, she defied all the statistics by successfully completing her studies and becoming an engine engineer, a traditionally male profession.Finding her way, negotiating her salary, propelling her career, managing her money, nurturing positive affirmations & mantras to decondition the fear of failure, but also making her aspirations & commitments coincide with her skills : resolutely empowering, sororal and committed, Tout vouloir, tout avoir : deviens la boss qui sommeille en toi ! gives readers all the keys to dare & achieve their goals.

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        I BELIEVE IT, I CAN DO IT

        A book to help you do what you've always wanted to do, but haven’t done yet

        by SELENE CALLONI WILLIAMS

        This book is an exceptional coaching manual for those who want to achieve great thingsand leave their mark; for those who do not accept being limited by fear, insecurity, lackof money, beliefs or the socio-economic status of their family; it is an effective response to the needs of those who do not want to rest content, and who are convinced that happiness and full self-realization belong in this world, for whom these are goals that tremble like horses raring to go.First of all, feel that intent, that vibrating aspiration within your body: it is the desire tochange something, to leave a mark, the need to express yourself and to be heard.Find that aspiration that vibrates within your body, do not let your mind steal it away andapply its own theories, begin to repeat it, to give it strength, power, space, breath and letgreat visions appear in you. Allow your aspiation to become an event, and this book willhelp you towards your goal.

      • Health & Personal Development
        October 2020

        IT TAKES MORE BALLS THAN HOPE

        by Mónica Borda

        In life it’s not enough to have hope for dreams to come true―you also need balls to achieve them. Stop waiting for "the right time" or thinking you are not up to your goals, because we all have the potential to achieve what we want. Here you’ll walk the path of emotions and learn to overcome the periods of confusion and stagnation that prevent you from achieving what you set out to do. You will know how to detect opportunities and channel your energies into viable projects to become that person you’ve always wanted to be. Forget about complaints, doubts, and guilt and get what you want!

      • Health & Personal Development
        May 2019

        FIFTY EXERCISES FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION: IMPROVING SELF ESTEEM AND INSPIRING OTHERS

        by Bowie Tsang

        Do you feel awkward in social situations? Are you ever at a loss for what to say? Do you find yourself drained by conversations, even when sharing positive experiences? We all learn to speak in childhood, but real communication takes a lifetime to master. With twenty years of experience hosting talk shows and events, Bowie Tsang has the ability to engage guests from all walks of life. In her book, she shares the professional experiences  that left the deepest impressions on her, and teaches readers how to make conversations happen no matter what the setting, emphasizing that communication can be a powerful path of personal growth.   The first lesson of effective communication is “know thyself”. Only when we know our own passions and emotions can we begin to seek out points of resonance others. This is the prelude to learning how to have natural and flowing conversations. With this foundation, we can develop our own communication style and learn to better express our thoughts through storytelling practice, and reading a broad range of books.   Later, we can continue to improve our communication through two critical skills: the use of positive energy, and learning to see things through the eyes of others. Bowie Tsang believes that real conversations are co-creations. We find satisfaction and positive energy in conversations, and avoid feeling drained, by working together and giving good feedback. Good communication is a lifelong study that will help us find mutual understanding and develop greater tolerance for those around us.   Unlike other books on communication, Fifty Exercises for Better Conversations doesn’t promote conversational gimmicks. Drawing on twenty years of experience, Bowie Tsang teaches that good conversations don’t unfold according to the rules. Naturally flowing from topic to topic helps put participants at ease, encourages positive communication, and creates a space for healing. Lively and authentic, Bowie Tsang’s writing will leave readers savoring the warmth and intimacy of a heartfelt talk, and inspire them to go out and create healing conversations of their own.

      • Self-help & personal development
        November 2016

        The Happiness Perspective

        Seeing Your Life Differently

        by Diane Wing

        Are you longing for greater happiness, but you feel like it's just not possible? Have you heard that happiness is just a state of mind, but you don't know how to attain that state? Diane Wing, a teacher, personal transformation guide, and intuitive consultant, has unlocked the secrets that make happiness possible. This book is packed with methods to help you transform your thought processes, patterns, habits, and behaviors so you can experience greater happiness, peace of mind, and abundance. Discover in these pages the art of seeing life differently through such processes as: Turning regular household chores into meditation activities Reducing the noise in your environment so you can focus better Knowing who you truly are rather than trying to be everything to everyone else Saying no in effective ways that don't make you feel guilty Learning to do less and appreciate more Cleansing your thoughts to remove negativity and ground yourself Your personal evolution into greater happiness awaits you! Don't wait any longer. "The Happiness Perspective is a superb account of positive choices, exercises, and plenty of questions to ponder. I will be using it soon with my women's groups."--Barbara Sinor, PhD, author, Finding Destiny"Profoundly transformative, The Happiness Perspective is a brilliant, comprehensive blueprint for self-awareness, inner peace, and the attainment of ultimate happiness."--Dyan Garris, author, visionary mystic, and New Age recording artist"The Happiness Perspective is filled with tips and techniques that work to change your worldview and bring calmness into your life. I know because I've tried many of these techniques myself, learning how to do less and enjoy life more."-- Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD. and award-winning author of The Children of Arthur seriesLearn more at www.DianeWing.com

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        I'll Run Till the Sun Goes Down

        A Memoir About Depression & Discovering Art

        by David Sandum

        David Sandum appeared to have it all: a beautiful young family and a promising career ahead as a business consultant. But his life started veering off course, and upon returning to his native Scandinavia, he fell into an inexplicable, deep depression. I'll Run Till the Sun Goes Down is a searingly honest account of David's struggle to overcome his crippling mental illness. After years of hopeless despair, bleak hospitalizations, and shattered dreams, he is finally saved by his art. The paintbrush becomes his lifeline. Richly illustrated with the work of the artists who have inspired him as well as samples of his own drawings and paintings, this memoir offers both a compelling read and a visual story of David's courageous battle with depression.

      • Self-help & personal development

        Master Key Workbook, The

        A Complete Method of Self-mastery and Goal Attainment Based on The Master Key System, the legendary book by Charles F. Haanel

        by Anthony R. Michalski

        The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel has changed the lives of millions of people. The Master Key Workbook will continue that proud practice. You have always dreamed about living a successful and rewarding life, both financially and emotionally. The Master Key Workbook will help you make all of your dreams come true and set you on the road to riches and self-mastery. Based on the timeless classic The Master Key System, this book combines motivational exercises that build your “thought muscles” with written worksheets to define and prepare you to attain your goals. Once you define your goals and are given the power to attain them, then you can accomplish anything! Some of the things you will learn from this book are… ▪ You will gain a complete understanding of the operation of the Universe and how your dreams can become reality. ▪ You will learn how to “train your brain” properly and efficiently, thus removing doubt and fear from your life. ▪ Putting your plans into action will be easier and results will come quicker than ever before. ▪ Goal-setting and goal-attainment will be a snap. ▪ You will magnetize yourself to opportunity and success. ▪ Your problems will seem to dissolve and your life will have fewer “speed bumps”. ▪ Your life will be fuller, richer, and more purposeful. Based on the tried and true knowledge and wisdom of Charles F. Haanel, written in an easy and approachable manner, and including many exercises that will both entertain and enlighten, The Master Key Workbook will set every man and woman on the path to a prosperous and meaningful life. Prepare yourself to attain all of your dreams!

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        Unbox Your Relationship

        How to draw people to you and build relationships that last

        by Tobias Beck

        Are you ready to have the best relationships of your life? Tobias Beck shows how you achieve them – at work and in your private life Thanks to our networked world, we have more relationships than ever before. We’ve never been in touch with so many people at any one time, and it’s never been so hard for us to open up to one another. We live in a world that strives for perfection and forgets that relationships are not a filtered Instagram selfie. Relationships exist alongside and because of us and, as such, are also like us: unique, flawed, and constantly changing. This is a good thing. Perfection is far too static a state for the colourful emotional world where our relationships reside. We need relationships to be happy, yet it is this unique emotional world that makes it so difficult for us to establish them in the first place. In this new book, Tobias Beck takes you on a journey aimed at achieving the best relationships of your life. As a first step, you must fall in love with yourself – because your relationship with yourself determines the standards of compassion, understanding, respect, and trust that is reflected in your relationships with others. Once you have learned to say goodbye to the beliefs that hold you back and to forgive the past and yourself, you will be able to intensively nourish good relationships and say goodbye to others. Your life deserves the best relationships you can foster. Tobias’ animal-based model of the four basic types of person - whale, shark, dolphin and owl - has already inspired millions online. It will help you figure out what the people around you feel and believe. What motivates them? What are the things they dream of? What scares them? In Tobias’ many humorous stories, you’ll recognise your partner, family, friends, colleagues and yourself, and thus learn to understand all these people better. By the end of the book, you’ll speak the language of the four animals and know why dolphins should never marry owls, why you should adopt a whale and what you should avoid so as not to be eaten by a shark.                Tobias will take you on a journey to yourself and the people you love – with empathy, poignancy and plenty of laughs along the way. About the Author: With more than 250,000 seminar participants and 5 million Podcast listeners Tobias Beck belongs to the most in demand speakers in the German-speaking countries. Tobias Beck motivates you, gives you concrete tips and shows you ways in which you can free yourself from everything that oppresses you, that keeps you small. Learn to think in terms of opportunities and possibilities instead of first seeing problems and risks in everything. Go your own way and let your dreams and visions guide you. And above all, look for people who support you, who let you grow and help you to move forward - this is how you live your own life successfully and authentically BEWOHNERFREI®.

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        The Little Guide to Surviving A Crisis

        How to cope better in times of crisis and take advantage of unexpected opportunities

        by Marco von Münchhausen

        The 7 phases of emerging stronger from a crisis By their nature, crises often arrive unexpectedly, quickly and against our wishes. Crisis situations are a recurring and hugely disruptive feature of our modern lives. The good news is that each crisis brings with it the golden opportu-nity for a new start. Seizing these opportunities requires courage, self-reflection and an inner sense of stability. If we are willing to rise to the challenge and change the way we see things, there are manifold professional and personal opportunities for the taking. In this new crisis handbook, Marco von Münchhausen explains how – with the right strategies, tools and checklists – we can learn not only to weather the storm, but to use it to our personal advantage. Overcome your fear of the un-certain and develop a self-determined vision for the future. As you do so, ensure that your own needs are met – with structure in your daily life and a healthy work-life balance. As the crises eases, this handbook will guide you on your way to a new, self-determined reality. If you are prepared to confront upheaval head-on and contemplate a change in perspective, you can access important lessons and mas-sively increase your resilience. About the Author: Marco von Münchhausen studied law, psychology and communication sciences in Munich, Geneva and Florence and completed his doctoral thesis in law at the Max Planck Institute in Munich. Today, he is one of Central Europe’s most in-demand speakers and coaches. He travels within and beyond Germany to deliver lectures on work-life balance, self-motivation, stress management, self-management in everyday life and the activation of personal resources.Marco’s awards and honours include ‘Trainer of the Year’ (2002), the ‘Excellence Award’ for outstanding services as a trainer and speaker (2005), the ‘Conga Award’ (the Oscar of the events world) in the ‘Speakers and Moderators’ section (2007 and 2010) and ‘Speaker of the Year’ (2015). In September 2019, he was inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ of the German Speakers Association, the leading German association for the speaking industry

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        Health & Personal Development

        GROW YOUR CASH FLOW

        by Ana Weber

        Money has to flow. Keeping it bottled up makes money your unwilling slave, not your friend and companion. The whole economy revolves around money circulating from one person or business to another to another. Attitude is everything. Once you change your attitude toward money, doors of possibility will open to you. Grow Your Cash Flow provides essential tools for enhancing leadership and taking the driver seat in your life vehicle. Ana Weber is a self-improvement coach and best-selling author. She teaches the DOXA Method.

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