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Grief does not follow a timeline or a set path. It is nonlinear and messy, doubling back on itself just when you thought you were out of the woods. Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one know this unequivocally, but Western society still seems to think that grief should only last six months to a year—tops—when in fact, grief can last throughout a person's entire life and manifest as serious mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, anger, and despair. 

In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula, and certified lactation counselor Brian Salmon and perinatal mental health and relationship expert Kirsten Brunner offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners. Based on Salmon’s Rocking Dads childbirth course, this book provides everything dads need to know about supporting their partner through labor, birth, breastfeeding, and beyond.

To reunite with her children, she must earn the trust of the man determined to hate her. Tessa Stuart and regret are old companions. What began as a love match ended in bitterness, betrayal, and broken promises—and six poor children caught in the crossfire—but now that her estranged husband is dead, Tessa will do anything to reclaim the family she lost. Except someone new stands in her way. Gregory Vaughn never asked to be the guardian of six grieving children, but he’s determined to honor his dear friend’s final request.

We tend to think that we will eventually get around to addressing the problem of memory loss. We may ignore the earliest symptoms of dementia, such as brain fog and depression, along with forgetting phone numbers or names or needing to make grocery lists. These are symptoms of neurodegeneration in areas of the brain involving memory.

Driven by strong family culture, author Xianhua Ma passes on the life lessons she learned through serving in the Korean War and surviving China’s Cultural Revolution. Even though she endured cruel hardships, she managed to raise a family and create a career for herself in enterprise culture.

"If it's actionable, we act." That's the motto of the clandestine government organization that Connor Sloane works for, and he's called into action when an assassin attempts to remove several of Europe's political leaders. Things take an unexpected turn when the president's brother, a nuclear weapons expert, is reported missing somewhere in central Africa.

Natalie Anders has a past no one knows about. Filled with regret and wanting a new life, she does her best to keep to herself. But then, she meets Kyle Detcher. He dazzles her with charm and promises her the world, and she throws herself in with heart, body, and soul. When tragedy forces them closer, cracks quickly start to appear in the relationship. He chips away at her self-confidence, isolates her from her normal life, and tries to turn her into something she’s not.

A physician and pioneer in the integrative treatment of serious eye diseases such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt, and other retinopathies reveals the best strategies used today to prevent and reverse these devastating diseases. Drawing on some of the hottest topics in modern medicine, the audiobook discusses the surprising revelations from the research in epigenetics and adult stem cells. Your genes are not your destiny.

Brought to you by Penguin. Enemies at work, lovers at night – but what happens when the lines blur? On paper, they're a disaster. In the sheets, they're a perfect match. Kent Lester is proud principal of Lear Elementary School, working hard to create a joyful, thriving learning community. But...

With intensive couples therapy, you can create the opportunity for real progress to be achieved—not weeks or months down the road but now, when the couple needs it the most. In The Clinician’s Guide to Intensive Couples Therapy, you’ll find an accelerated framework for couples therapy that involves meeting with clients for two to three consecutive days, for six hours at a time. Written by relationship expert and renowned Gottman therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw (@lizlistens), this approach allows you to dive deep into the heart of relational issues.

Jackson found his boys by accident, but taking the steps to understand what they need has been a deliberate decision. Only weeks into getting to know his pups, Jackson can already picture a future with Sawyer and Cooper. He just needs to show them that no matter what the obstacle, he’s their master by choice and nothing will change that.

In The Courage Habit, certified life coach Kate Swoboda offers freedom from the outdated belief that one must be fearless in order to live courageously. Instead, she defines courage as a willingness to act on what we want in spite of our fears and offers an evidence-based program to help readers conquer their inner critic, overcome worries, increase resilience, work toward their highest aspirations, and make courage a habit every day.

In "Vatican Files," Alicia Yoder's journey takes an unexpected turn when she makes a solemn vow to help find a missing priest—a relative of a dear friend—only to discover that he vanished within the sacred walls of Vatican City itself. As Alicia embarks on a quest to retrace the footsteps of the enigmatic clergyman, she stumbles upon a centuries-old conspiracy, a sinister plot that threatens to unravel the very foundations of the modern world.

What No One Tells You About Landlording (But Should). Real estate investing remains one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth—but only for landlords who understand how to actually run rental properties. The edge in today's market belongs to landlords who think smart, not those who simply spend more.

So you want to fight crime? Save people from villains? Be the good guy? If the answer is "yes" to all these questions, then the life of a sidekick just might be for you. Davis might come to regret the day he decided to become a sidekick, but now that he has already put in the time to complete the certification program, he was going to see it through. But first, he needs to survive in the wilds for a couple of weeks with his fellow wannabe sidekicks; nothing like teen angst and drama to make a man feel his years.

If you've ever been told you can't even carry a tune—think again. On Sing Your Heart Out, vocal coach and master teacher Arthur Joseph shows you how to discover your authentic singing voice through self-discovery exercises that are simple to practice and profoundly effective. For over 32 years...

For 5,000 years, the science of kundalini maha yoga has identified specific sound syllables for influencing both our physiology and mental activity. On Mantras for Releasing Fear, Shri Anandi Ma, a master of this tradition, offers four authentic chants said to banish fear and encourage a...

"Wer in der Ost-West-Debatte mit Schuldbegriffen operiert, ist schon auf dem Holzweg." Die Diskussion über Ostdeutschland und das Verhältnis zwischen Ost und West flammt immer wieder auf. Sei es anlässlich runder Jubiläen, sei es nach Protesten. Und dennoch gibt es in dieser Debatte keine Verständnisfortschritte. Sie dreht sich im Kreis, auf Vorwürfe folgen Gegenvorwürfe: "Ihr seid diktatursozialisiert!" – "Ihr habt uns ökonomisch und symbolisch kleingemacht!" Im November jährt sich der Mauerfall zum 35. Mal. Bereits zuvor könnte die AfD aus drei Landtagswahlen als stärkste Partei hervorgehen.

Beth Beurkens, 30 year international teacher of shamanism, Vision Quest guide, and bestselling author, dives deep into universal spiritual principles and ancient nature-based wisdom keys. Expert to enliven your spiritual practice, break through, hidden barriers & awaken your call to greater purpose. Beth has been seen on Apple+TV, Roku, Amazon TV, & Google TV. You will be invited to think outside the box and expand your spiritual awareness by learning practical tips you can apply today. FREE GIFT: 1 hr Discovery Session with Beth! A 1:1 Zoom Call https://BreakthroughwithBethBeurkens.as.me/

Sexual issues are incredibly common - yet very poorly understood. Women complain of low desire. Men lose their erections. Or they prefer to stay at home and masturbate to their favorite porn. Couples quietly suffer in sexless marriages for innumerable years. They only talk in hushed voices about their humdrum, tedious sexual routines. People who are deeply in love and attracted to each other are baffled as to why their sex lives aren’t thriving. Sex therapists, doctors, and other experts each present their own separate solutions to these issues.