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The anxiety book: developing strength in the face of fear
Par Jonathan R. T Davidson. 2003
Physician describes various anxiety disorders and available remedies--including drugs, herbs, serenity exercises, and therapy. Explains how it is possible to…
become an emotionally stronger person after treatment for such problems as phobias, post-traumatic distress, panic attacks, and obsessive compulsive behavior. 2003Pregnant! what can I do?: a guide for teenagers
Par Tania Heller. 2002
Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and…
building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002The primal teen: what the new discoveries about the teenage brain tell us about our kids
Par Barbara Strauch. 2003
Science editor from the New York Times collates scientific brain research to illustrate that more than hormones regulate teenage behavior.…
Asserts that parental understanding can assist youth to pass more smoothly through adolescence. Explains why some teens sleep until noon and have mood swings. 2003City of the soul: a walk in Rome (Crown Journeys Ser.)
Par William Murray. 2002
Longtime resident presents an intimate walking tour of this ancient city. Murray's tour illuminates the history and legend behind famous…
sites like the Pantheon, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and the Piazza di Spagna. The guide also connects past to present by revealing modern Rome's hotels, shopping areas, restaurants, and cafes. 2002The new work of dogs: tending to life, love, and family
Par Jon Katz. 2003
Journalist explores the changing role of dogs in the lives of their human owners, who increasingly view them as family…
members and depend on them for emotional support. But Katz suggests there may be a downside to this trend, despite its psychological benefits, for both people and pets. 2003Blindness and children: an individual differences approach
Par David H Warren. 1994
Elle dort dans la mer: document
Par Louise Longo. 1996
Récit émouvant d'une survivante d'un naufrage. Louise Longo raconte comment elle a survécu sur un radeau de fortune, mais surtout…
comment elle a perdu sa petite fille pratiquement quelques minutes avant d'être secourue. [SDML'île aux moines danseurs
Par Nadine Delpech. 2006
"Ce livre est à la fois un récit de voyage initiatique, un document inédit sur une congrégation religieuse inconnue en…
Occident et enfin une histoire d'amour cachée. L'auteur nous livre son étonnante aventure sur une île du Brahmapoutre où vivent mille moines hindous inconnus en Occident : des hommes superbes voués à l'art de la danse et qu'il est impossible de toucher, des moinillons remplis d'affection pour les plus vieux, si pleins de bonté. Pour la première fois de leur histoire qui dure depuis cinq siècles, ces religieux ont accepté qu'une femme seule vive avec eux dans leurs monastères, au coeur de l'État Indien de l'Assam, resté longtemps fermé au monde. Pour la voyageuse agnostique commence alors une plongée savoureuse dans le monde du sensible, du mystique, et aussi ... une histoire d'amour avec Gopal, le séduisant moine danseur aux cheveux longs. [...]" -- 4e de couvTalking about death won't kill you
Par Virginia Morris. 2001
To help people make better decisions about death, the author encourages them to accept its inevitability. Discusses considerations to ponder…
before a crisis arrives and provides medical and legal options. Uses case studies to illustrate how to talk about dying with others and gives tips on relating to terminally ill patients. 2001The snow geese: a story of home
Par William Fiennes. 2002
In this combination travelog and memoir, Fiennes reflects on the metaphorical aspects of a journey from Houston northward into Canada,…
following the annual migration of snow geese. Convalescing after several operations, this young British author read Paul Gallico's The Snow Goose (BR 14168) and developed his therapeutic plan to track the birds' flight. 2002The right words at the right time
Par Marlo Thomas. 2002
Actress Marlo Thomas's compilation of more than one hundred celebrities' personal turning points in life--for example, her father Danny Thomas's…
advice changed her attitude about being compared to him. Contributors include Muhammad Ali, Tom Brokaw, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Toni Morrison, Steven Spielberg, Sammy Sosa, Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, and others. Bestseller. 2002Northern and Western Asia
Par Martyn Bramwell. 2000
Describes the geography, population, and industry of the countries located in northern and western Asia: Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel,…
Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, and Asian Russia. For grades 5-8. 2000Oaxaca journal
Par Oliver Sacks. 2002
Record of the author's observations while on a botanical tour with the American Fern Society in southern Mexico in 2000.…
Describes his travel companions, his impressions of this first trip to the area, and the foliage of particular plants. 2002Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient: reflections on healing and regeneration
Par Norman Cousins. 1979
The author's reflections generated by his triumph over a crippling disease. Cousins investigates the chemistry of the will to live…
and factors influencing the capacity for self-healing. He also believes that humor and laughter, along with a strong doctor/patient relationship, aid the body's natural healing powers. 1979Fitness trainer uses anecdotes from his own life to inspire teens to concentrate on improving their bodies as well as…
their social and inner lives. Explains how to take charge, set goals, realize one's dreams, and build values. Includes sample workout and diet. For high school and older readers. 2002Life strategies: doing what works, doing what matters
Par Phillip C McGraw. 1999
Behavioral scientist McGraw, an advisor to Oprah Winfrey, demonstrates how to take control over your life: assume responsibility for past…
actions, change bad habits, and reverse negative conditioning to prepare the mind and body for greater happiness. Describes ten "life laws" that improve the chances of success. BestsellerFighting invisible tigers: a stress management guide for teens
Par Earl Hipp. 1985
Discusses pressures and problems encountered by teenagers and provides information on life skills, stress management, and methods of gaining more…
control over their own lives. For senior high and older readers. 1995A house in Sicily
Par Daphne Phelps. 1999
Memoir of the Englishwoman who owns Casa Cuseni, a popular pensione in Sicily. Phelps, barely able to speak Italian and…
with little money, traveled to Taormina to sell her unexpected inheritance. Instead, she fell in love with the estate, its gardens, community, and the Italian way of life. 1999Martha, Martha: how Christians worry
Par Elaine Leong Eng. 2000
Handbook for Christian counselors who treat mentally disturbed clients by integrating psychology with theology. Uses anecdotes to describe symptoms and…
suggests appropriate treatments by using biblical references. Lists sources for dealing with obsessions, post-traumatic stress disorders, social phobias, anxiety, PMS, and depression. 2000The olive farm: a memoir of life, love, and olive oil in the south of France
Par Carol Drinkwater. 2001
A British actress recalls how she and her soon-to-be husband, Michel, a pair of romantics, purchased a rundown property near…
the Mediterranean. Describes their restoration adventures transforming derelict orchards to excellent olive-oil producers and creating a wonderful living space for family and friends. 2001