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"The Ice House follows the beleaguered MacKinnons as they weather the possible loss of the family business, a serious medical diagnosis, and the slings and arrows of familial discord. Johnny MacKinnon might be on the verge of losing it all. The ice factory he married into, which he's run for decades, is facing devastating OSHA fines following a mysterious accident and may have to close. The only hope for Johnny's livelihood is that someone in the...
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"Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies, medications, and other therapeutic methods that are improving all the time. And the best news: because of these advances, the majority of people no longer...
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Everyone experiences anger from time to time, but when left unchecked or unbridled, this normal human emotion can become disruptive and damage relationships. If you're ready to stop letting anger control your life, turn to Anger Management For Dummies. This trusted source gives you tools to identify the source of your anger--whether it's fear, depression, anxiety, or stress--and offers ways to deal with the "flight or fight" instinct that anger produces,...
4) OCD
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Compassionate support for all forms of OCD OCD For Dummies creates a safe space for you to explore the skills and tools available to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder. You'll learn about the latest medications and treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Find out how OCD works in the brain, and get ideas for supporting loved ones who might be displaying symptoms. OCD can trick the brain into resisting change, and this guide will...
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Everything You Want to Know About Depression: A Q&A Guide If you or a loved one is experiencing depression, don't despair. 100 Questions & Answers About Depression For Dummies is your go-to guide for understanding what depression really is, why it happens, and what you can do about it. Learn about the types of depression, symptoms and causes, affordable treatment options, and small daily habits that can really help. Designed to be straightforward,...
8) Narcissism
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"Narcissism For Dummies pulls back the curtain on a growing and misunderstood personality. This book digs into dimensions of narcissism, grandiosity, malignancy, and vulnerability, giving you the knowledge and perspective you need to identify narcissists in your life and set limits on unacceptable behavior. It also takes a look at how society plays a part in fostering narcissism, for example through social media. You'll walk away from Narcissism For...
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Everything You Want to Know About Anxiety: A Q&A Guide If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, don't worry! 100 Questions & Answers About Anxiety For Dummies is your go-to guide for everything you've been curious about, from what causes anxiety to treatment options and techniques for managing anxiety and challenging anxious thoughts. Designed to be straightforward, this book features short, easy-to-absorb sections that allow you to quickly...
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"Navigating through life can feel like wandering through a maze-we encounter new beginnings, unexpected endings, and everything in between. But we have something amazing in our favor that helps us rise above the barriers so we can utilize our talents, champion what's just, take courageous steps, reach out for support, and so much more. We have a God who empowers us to do what we can't do on our own. Reflecting on the stories of resilient women in...
11) Heart of palm
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Utina, Florida, is a small, down-at-heels southern town. Once enlivened by the trade in Palm Sunday palms and moonshine, Utina hasn't seen economic growth in decades, and no family is more emblematic of the local reality than the Bravos. Deserted by the patriarch years ago, the Bravos are held together in equal measure by love, unspoken blame, and tenuously brokered truces. The story opens on a sweltering July day, as Frank Bravo, dutiful middle son,...
13) Anxiety
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"Feel like your life is spinning out of control? Not sure how to handle what seems like constant change and chaos? You?re not alone?the world has taken some pretty crazy turns recently?but if you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you?re likely suffering far more than you need to. Anxiety is our natural reaction to unfamiliar, stressful, and dangerous situations, but for some of us this reaction can become all-consuming and ultimately debilitating....
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Get to know the ins and outs of BPD and make the choice to change! Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is an extremely serious and often seriously neglected condition. Despite around 4 million diagnoses in the USA, BPD has attracted lower funding and levels of clinical concern than more popular conditions such as bipolar disorder. But there s no need to lose hope! Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies, 2nd Edition was written to bridge this...
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"Most people know that smoking is bad for their health and believe vaping is a better alternative. Now, vaping has become a national epidemic and shows no sign of slowing. Quitting Smoking & Vaping For Dummies delivers facts about the differences between smoking and vaping, the effects on their short-term and long-term health, and how addiction works. Whether you're a smoker or a vaper, or have a loved one that needs to break the habit, this trusted...