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Freud
Par Anthony Storr. 1989
A psychotherapist presents an overview of Freud's psychoanalytic theory. Storr sketches historical background, including biographical information about Freud, basic to…
understanding the theory. He also surveys the main features of psychoanalysis and evaluates Freudian ideas from the perspective of contemporary researchThe celestine prophecy: an experiential guide
Par James Redfield. 1995
Designed as a self-study guide to the nine spiritual insights discussed in The Celestine Prophecy: An Adventure (FD/RC 38075, BR…
9732). Explores gaining a fuller understanding of life experiences by following hunches, taking advantage of coincidental opportunities, and sensing an active higher spiritual presence in one's life. BestsellerA 2nd helping of chicken soup for the soul: 101 more stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit
Par Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen. 1995
The authors provide a second group of anecdotes to "warm your heart, soothe your soul, and buoy your emotions." Covers…
topics such as parenting, personal attitude, dreams, love, death, teaching, and overcoming obstacles. Companion to Chicken Soup for the Soul (RC 39870, BR 10088). BestsellerThe author defines a disability and discusses vocabulary that is important to people with disabilities. While he is primarily interested…
in helping people looking for work, he is also eager to educate employers. He prepares both sides for the interviewing process, offering hope and practical suggestionsA woman's worth
Par Marianne Williamson. 1993
Lecturer and author Williamson "spills her guts," offering inspirational essays for women on different aspects of their lives--relationships and sexuality,…
careers, child-rearing, worrying about physical appearance, and dealing with sexism. Recommending meditation and prayer for spiritual renewal, Williamson urges women to allow themselves to mature into queens and to find the goddess within them. BestsellerUnbearable weight: feminism, Western culture, and the body
Par Susan Bordo. 1993
Collection of essays examining eating disorders and body image in terms of contemporary culture, consumerism, and women's experiences in other…
areas. Bordo, a philosophy professor, backs up her analysis with the history of society's attitudes towards women's bodies from the ancient Greek philosophers through the Victorian ageAre you the one for me?: Knowing who's right & avoiding who's wrong
Par Barbara Angelis. 1992
Author of bestselling Secrets about Men Every Woman Should Know (RC 31291) questions our understanding of relationships. De Angelis identifies…
ten types of relationships that won't work, and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels. BestsellerContinuing with the messages put forth in The Road Less Traveled (RC 17113, BR 5732), Peck lectures as both psychiatrist…
and spiritual guide. He stresses striving for self-love rather than self-esteem and proposes that being disillusioned and being confused are actually signs of mental health. Some strong language. BestsellerA world waiting to be born: civility rediscovered
Par M. Peck. 1993
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace and within the family. He presents case histories of…
counseling sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the broad picture. Some strong language. BestsellerWomen, minorities, and unions in the public sector (Contributions in labor studies #no. 28)
Par Norma Riccucci. 1990
The author analyzes the relationship of women and minorities to public sector unions, as well as the influence of unions…
on the wage and employment opportunities of women and minorities. Also includes discussions of equal employment opportunities and affirmative action programs, women in uniformed service jobs, and unions and comparable worthFeeling good: the new mood therapy
Par David Burns. 1980
Cognitive therapy is a method of depression treatment developed at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Burns believes that sufferers from…
less-than-severe forms of the illness can use this method to treat themselves by recognizing and rejecting distorted thought patterns. Includes case examples and self-evaluation methodsThe earliest relationship: parents, infants, and the drama of early attachment
Par T. Brazelton. 1990
A pediatrician and a psychiatrist combine their research and experience to create a unified picture of the birth and growth…
of the relationship between a child and its parents. They discuss pregnancy as the beginning of the attachment, the newborn as a participant, and the effects of emotions a parent brings from past experiencesOdd perceptions
Par R. L Gregory. 1986
A British scientist describes with humor and wit how people experience the world through their senses and how signals from…
the senses interact with intelligence. He also explores the nature of humor, artificial intelligence, consciousness, aesthetics, and the effects of anesthesia on perceptionMeditations for women who do too much
Par Anne Schaef. 1990
A book of daily meditations for women whose many responsibilities leave little time for reflection. Men, too, will appreciate these…
brief passages that help refocus attention on life's meaning. Each begins with a quotation and ends with a thought for the dayThe art of loving (Perennial library)
Par Erich Fromm. 1956
Fromm shows that "love is not a sentiment which can be easily indulged in by anyone," but rather an art…
that requires knowledge and effort. Fromm believes that by developing one's hidden capacities for love, a person can achieve a rich, productive life. He discusses the love between parent and child, brotherly love, motherly love, erotic love, self-love, and the love of GodThink and grow rich
Par Napoleon Hill. 1960
The mind
Par Richard Restak. 1988
An accompaniment to the 1988 PBS television series. Restak quotes experts and summarizes scores of studies and trends--from teaching chimps…
to learn sign language to electroconvulsive therapy to treat clinical depressionThe courage to heal: a guide for women survivors of child sexual abuse
Par Ellen Bass. 1988
The authors, one a counselor and one a survivor of child abuse, describe the healing process and the importance of…
recalling painful incidents clearly and recognizing the emotional damage the abuse caused. They discuss ways to help victims understand that they were not at fault, and ways to develop self-esteem. Some descriptions of sexAll of the women of the Bible
Par Edith Deen. 1955
This comprehensive collective biography contains studies of the 52 women in the foreground of biblical accounts. It also includes sketches…
of 125 women named in the Bible, and 125 nameless women in the biblical backgroundGrowing up on purpose
Par Robert Parkinson. 1988
Written to encourage pre-teens to share with their parents, teachers, and peers their thoughts on growing up, this book can…
help prepare pre-teens to cope with the challenges of adolescence. Each chapter ends with a "Let's Talk It Over" section designed to stimulate discussion on the topics presented