BOOKS BY JEAN KIRKPATRICK, PH.D. BK101 Turnabout   New Help For The Woman Alcoholic This is the story of the founder of Women for Sobriety and her struggle to quit drinking. After many stops and starts she finally found a way to lasting sobriety and the "New Life" Program. It is a story you will never forget and it is one you will read many times. (Barricade Book Edition) $ 14.00 BK102 Goodbye Hangovers, Hello Life A book about recovery - how it happens, what problems arise and how to overcome these problems. Some chapters include: "Taking Care of Number One," "Self-Esteem," "Mind Control For Life Control." Also included are three candid interviews with women alcoholics: a homemaker, a lesbian and a nun. $ 16.95 BK103 A Fresh Start How it all began! Dr. Kirkpatrick's early sobriety and the beginning of the organization and program of Women for Sobriety. $ 8.95 BK104 On The Road To Sell Recovery A diary of a one year publicity tour for Dr. Kirkpatrick's book, Goodbye Hangovers, Hello Life. Read about her many experiences meeting WFS group members and their moderators and doing speaking tours all across the U.S. $ 8.95 BOOKS BK118 COMPETENT COOKING: The WFS "New Life" Cookbook     Click here to view cover. by WFS Members & Friends This hardcover cookbook contains over 600 recipes submitted by WFS Members from all over the world! We think they'll make a great all occasion gift. $ 12.00 BK107 AS A WOMAN THINKETH by Dorothy J. Hulst and James Allen This is a transcription for women by Dorothy Hulst, of James Allen's famous essay "As a Man Thinketh." This little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate women to the discovery and perception that--"They themselves are makers of themselves." As she thinks, so she is; as she continues to think, so she remains. $ 5.95 BK156 ASSERTING YOURSELF: A Practical Guide for Positive Change by Sharon Anthony Bower & Gordon H. Bower Do you want to enjoy happier relationships? Do you feel frustrated at work? Are you ever uneasy in social situations? This book shows how you can make a change for the better by asserting your wishes clearly and convincingly. With this book you’ll build your own assertiveness program. The authors provide exercises to improve your self-esteem, to look and feel assertive, and to develop meaningful friendships. Soon you’ll feel confident about standing up for your rights against unreasonable demands and put-downs. $ 15.95 BK164 AWAKENING: A Daily Guide to Conscious Living by Shakti Gawain Start each day with a gentle nudge toward greater awareness. This beautiful new edition will guide you into closer alignment with the spiritual principles that govern all of life. The 365 entries are organized around the calendar year and the seasons. Each brief entry shares a bit of Shakti's clear and simple wisdom and offers a meditation or question to ponder. (New Book) $ 12.60 BK109 BEYOND THE INFLUENCE: Understanding and defeating alcoholism. by Katherine Ketcham & William Asbury This book offers a cutting-edge look at how to treat alcoholism, updating and expanding the research and arguments first presented 18 years ago in Under the Influence. The book explains that alcoholism is a disease of the body, not a weakness of character. Drawing on the latest scientific studies, the authors present new research on the central role of genetics and neurotransmitters in addiction… continuing where the prior book left off. $ 14.45 BK155 CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE RECOVERING SOUL: Your Personal, Portable Support Group - with Stories of Healing, Hope, Love and Resilience by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Ackerman, Ph.D., Theresa Peluso, Gary Seidler and Peter Vegso WFS is very happy to announce that there are 2 recovery stories from women who are in our program that are included in this newly (2005) published book (“Whispers of an Angel” & “A 4C Woman”). An excerpt about the book from the publisher's website: “Today, the recovering lifestyle has been embraced and celebrated by millions. The silence which once enveloped dysfunctional families or victims of trauma has been broken, and the shame felt by those suffering with behavioral disorders or depression has turned into a sense of accomplishment and pride. Support groups meet daily in every corner of the world and the Internet hums with recovering chat rooms and bulletin boards. Whether you are just embracing a commitment to recovery, or have already experienced deep healing, hope and renewed love in recovery.” $ 11.96 BK160 CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE RECOVERING SOUL: DAILY INSPIRATIONS by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Ackerman, Ph.D., Theresa Peluso, Gary Seidler and Peter Vegso Chicken Soup delivers the perfect pocket-sized support group for everyone on the path to becoming whole. Daily Inspirations has 365 daily passages that will provide you with a year’s worth of wisdom and encouragement to help get through the rough spots or celebrate victories. The book covers universal themes, making it relevant to all types of recovery including chronic illness, behavioral disorders, destructive relationships, alcohol and drug addiction, depression, or eating disorders. Sample Daily Inspirational Themes include: Hope, Courage, Love, Anger, Forgiving and more. PLUS there are excerpts from 2 members of WFS! $ 11.96 BK108 THE CONFIDENT WOMAN: How to take charge and recharge your life. by Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz This book focuses on the issues that women face in growing up as girls in this society. Using a series of seven steps, complete with techniques and questions, Shaevitz presents an accessible and proven program that helps women regain their confidence. It is written for women of all ages, ending with an epilogue for mothers who want practical tips for raising confident daughters. $ 16.15 BK111 CREATING TRUE PROSPERITY by Shakti Gawain Most people equate prosperity with money - if they only had more of it, they would prosper. In this new, innovative look at self-fulfillment, personal-growth pioneer Shakti Gawain shows us the pitfalls of such thinking - how people, regardless of their wealth, eventually find that money fails to offer true contentment. Through prosperity stories and self-exploring exercises, Gawain dismantles the cause-and-effect relationship most people construct around money and happiness, without ignoring the important role money plays in our lives. She challenges us to pay attention to the deepest longings of our hearts and souls and to learn how to fulfill them in our daily lives. $ 12.56 BK112 CREATIVE VISUALIZATION: Use the power of your imagination to create what you want in your life. by Shakti Gawain This book shows the art of using mental imagery and affirmation to produce positive changes in your life. It is being used in the fields of health, education, business, athletics, and the creative arts. This pioneering bestseller helped launch a new movement in the personal growth field when it was first published over 15 years ago. Now it has been completely revised and updated. $ 11.66 BK165 CREATIVE VISUALIZATION DECK: 50 Inspiration Cards by Shakti Gawain Creative visualization is the art of using mental imagery and affirmation to bring about positive changes in your life. Beloved quotations from personal growth pioneer Shakti Gawain grace these beautiful cards. Additional commentary and guided meditations illuminate the quotes, and the built-in frame displays favorite inspiration cards for ongoing contemplation. Conveyed in Shakti’s warm and encouraging voice, the deck is a practical companion on the path of personal empowerment, goal achievement, and life mastery.(New Item) $ 15.26 BK113 DRINKING: A LOVE STORY by Caroline Knapp The roots of alcoholism in the life of a brilliant daughter of an upper-class family are explored in this stylistic, literary memoir of drinking by a Massachusetts journalist. Caroline Knapp describes how the distorted world of her well-to-do parents pushed her toward anorexia and then alcoholism. $ 15.00 BK114 EATING THIN FOR LIFE: Food Secrets & Recipes From People Who Have Lost Weight & Kept It Off. by Anne Fletcher, M.S. & Registered Dietitian In this book, the real experts--hundreds of people from all walks of life who have shed unwanted pounds permanently--reveal how they manage their food lives: in the kitchen, at the table and in restaurants. From these "masters" of weight loss, you'll learn how to enjoy food without being a slave to calorie counting. How to handle the tough times, from quitting smoking to having babies to dealing with pushy people. Plus: an easy weight-loss plan: 21 days of breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks from the masters and 122 of the masters' favorite low-fat recipes. $ 12.75 BK157 EMBRACING YOUR INNER CRITIC: Turning Self-Criticism into a Creative Asset. by Hal Stone & Sidra Stone. The inner critic. It whispers, whines, and needles us into place. It checks our thoughts, controls our behavior, and inhibits action. It thinks it is protecting us from being disliked, hurt, or abandoned. Instead, the critical inner voice causes shame, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and low self-esteem. It acts as a powerful saboteur of our intimate relationships and is a major contributor to drug and alcohol abuse. Through examples and exercises, the Stones show us how to recognize the critic, how to avoid or minimize “critic attacks,” and, most important, how the inner critic can become an intelligent, perceptive, and supportive partner in life. $ 12.74 BK115 FACING THE FIRE: Experiencing & Expressing Anger Appropriately by John Lee Anger is the most misunderstood and, consequently, painful of all our emotions. But denying, suppressing and avoiding our own and others' anger can have unfortunate results: weakened immune systems, numbing addictions, stormy relationship, lowered self-esteem. Based on John Lee's work with clients and on his own experiences with anger, he guides you through a process of confronting & getting past the fears (of losing control, of alienating people, or hurting yourself or someone you love), demonstrates ways in which you can express anger constructively, etc. $ 14.45 BK163 FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. Dr. Susan Jeffers inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. With insight and humor, Dr. Jeffers shows you how to become powerful in the face of your fears- and enjoy the elation of living a creative, joyous, loving life. (New Book) $ 11.86 BK116 GUIDED IMAGERY FOR SELF-HEALING: An essential resource for anyone seeking wellness by Martin L. Rossman, M.D. Using methods he has taught to thousands of patients and health-care professionals since 1972, Dr. Rossman teaches a step-by-step method of harnessing the power of the mind to further one's own physical healing. Versatile and easy-to-learn, mental imagery as explained by Dr. Rossman, can be used to: Achieve deep physiological relaxation Stimulate healing responses in the body Create an inner dialogue and a better understanding of one's health Improve health and general well-being A practical and helpful book not only for those facing specific health problems but for all who wish to use the imagination for a wide range of individual purposes unlimited to health situations. $ 12.71 BK117 HAPPY HOURS: Alcohol in a Woman's Life   (SOFTCOVER) by Devon Jersild (Devon interviewed several of our WFS members for this new book.) Devon shares what she learned, combining information culled from treatment specialists, physicians, scientific studies, therapists, and counselors with the dramatic, true stories of women battling alcoholism. What she found was that for most women, their struggle with alcoholism was deeply rooted in life problems. "This intertwining of alcohol problems with other areas of their lives is what makes women's stories so similar--and why they resonate among women who are not alcoholic," says Jersild. $ 11.89 BK119 HOW GOOD DO WE HAVE TO BE?: A New Understanding of Guilt and Forgiveness. by Harold S. Kushner From the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People comes an inspiring new bestseller that puts human feelings of guilt and inadequacy in perspective--and teaches us how we can learn to accept ourselves and others even when we and they are less than perfect. The author reveals how acceptance and forgiveness can change our relationships with the most important people in our lives and help us meet the bold and rewarding challenge of being human. $ 9.56 BK120 HOW TO QUIT DRINKING WITHOUT A.A.: A Complete Self Help Guide by Jerry Dorsman A bold new approach to conquering alcoholism. A step-by-step format that makes the book easy to read with guidelines and techniques to help you quit drinking. The book offers a complete self-help approach to quitting. Even if you use AA, this book can help immensely. It gives you over a hundred proven techniques that AA doesn't offer. $ 13.60 BK121 HOW TO QUIT DRUGS FOR GOOD: A Complete Self Help Guide by Jerry Dorsman Quitting drugs may be the best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones. But it can also be the toughest challenge of your life. Through a series of self-discovery exercises, worksheets and checklists you will learn how to: determine if you have a drug problem, examine your individual reasons for using drugs, decide when and how you want to quit, develop your own treatment plan, choose the technique that will work for you, create your own success. $ 13.56 BK124 LIVING IN THE LIGHT: A guide to personal and planetary transformation. by Shakti Gawain In the first edition, Gawain introduced readers to a powerful new way of life - one where we listen to our intuition and rely on it as a guiding force. In this new revision, Gawain addresses the importance of acknowledging and embracing our disowned energies - our shadow side. It shows us how to have far more power and balance in our lives by focusing the light of our awareness on all of the many aspects of who we are, including what we have feared and rejected. $ 11.66 BK125 LIVING THROUGH PERSONAL CRISIS by Ann Kaiser Stearns Professional yet compassionate, drawn from actual case histories as well as the author's own experience of living through personal crisis, this book provides comforting guidance and practical day-to-day advice for those who suffer - loved ones and friends who care. $ 6.99 BK161 LOVE IS LETTING GO OF FEAR by Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D. An inspirational classic since 1979, LOVE IS LETTING GO OF FEAR remains one of the seminal works in the transpersonal movement. Psychiatrist Dr. Gerald Jampolsky’s timeless message may be timelier today than ever: the only thing that stands between us and the awesome energy of love is fear. To live without fear, we must stop analyzing it, stop agonizing over it, stop fighting with it, and simply… let it go. How? By releasing our paralyzing preoccupation with the past and our chronic apprehension over the future—which is, needless to say, easier said than done. To help us in this difficult journey from fear to love, Dr. Jampolsky presents tools in the form of 12 daily, progressive lessons for personal transformation. These crucial lessons work through the concepts of giving, forgiveness, cause and effect, perspective, reactive behavior, victim hood, judgment, living in the present, releasing the past, visualization, freedom to choose, and taking responsibility. In the 25 years since it was first published, LOVE IS LETTING GO OF FEAR continues to change lives with its frank, thought-provoking, and powerful response to overcoming life’s greatest challenges. (New Book) $ 9.95 BK126 MANY ROADS, ONE JOURNEY: Moving Beyond the 12 Steps by Charlotte Davis-Kasl In this compassionate, groundbreaking book, Kasl confronts the enormous mystique that has built up around twelve step programs and the concepts of addiction and codependency. She offers a timely, in-depth examination of the impact recovery groups and treatment programs have on individual lives. Rather than encouraging reliance on any one program, belief system or mode of therapy for all the answers, this book empowers individuals to find their own voice and their own sources of strength and spirituality to guide their healing. $ 16.96 BK127 MEDITATIONS by Shakti Gawain This book contains the most popular meditations and visualization techniques from Shakti's newest audiocassettes. Each exercise is first introduced and discussed; then Shakti leads the reader through the actual meditation. Creating An Inner Sanctuary - Contacting Your Inner Guide - Discovering Your Inner Child - Expressing Your Creativity - Balancing the Male & Female Energies Within $ 11.66 BK128 MY MOTHER, MY SELF: The daughter's search for identity. by Nancy Friday When Nancy Friday began her research for this book in the early 1970's no work existed that explored the unique interaction between mothers and daughters. Today psychotherapists throughout the world acknowledge that if women are to be able to love without possessing, to find work that fulfills them, and to discover their full sexuality, they must first acknowledge their identity as separate from their mother's. Friday's book played a major role in that acceptance. $ 14.45 BK129 NEVER GOOD ENOUGH: Freeing Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism by Monica Ramirez Basco Do you feel that no matter how hard you try it is never good enough? Do you spend too much time trying to get things exactly right in order to avoid criticism? You may be struggling with perfectionistic tendencies, if you answered yes to these questions. As psychologist and researcher Dr. Basco explains, uncontrolled perfectionism can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, fear of failure, and broken marriages and friendships. Dr. Basco has developed a 30 question self-test that will help you determine your perfectionism profile … based on the principles of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - shows you step-by-step how to overcome perfectionist tendencies. $ 14.00 BK131 OF WOMAN BORN: Motherhood as experience & institution. by Adrienne Rich "In order for all women to have real choices all along the line," Rich writes, "we need fully to understand the power and powerlessness embodied in motherhood in patriarchal culture." Rich's investigation, in this influential and landmark book, concerns both experience and institution. She draws on personal materials, history, research and literature to create a document of universal importance. $ 14.95 BK133 RECOVERY OPTIONS: How You and Your Loved Ones Can Understand and Treat Alcohol and Other Drug Problems by Joseph Volpicelli, M.D., Ph.D. & Maia Szalavitz You will learn what addiction is and what it isn't. You will examine both the mechanism of addiction and how you can make the best treatment choices… why some people are particularly prone to substance problems… and the genetic and learning mechanisms that help create these conditions. You'll explore the various types of treatment and the ideas on which they are based, and find out how effective each treatment is--and which ones are not effective. Finally, you'll find support information on staying clean and sober, preventing relapse, and minimizing damage caused by lapses that may occur. $ 15.26 BK134 SELF-ESTEEM: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques by Matthew McKay & Patrick Fanning An ultimate self-help book that fully deals with the one most important element to building true happiness and success: positive self-esteem. Offering a step-by-step program for building self-esteem, this books shows how to talk back to the critical inner voice, foster compassion, handle mistakes and criticism, stop the 'shoulds', and use hypnosis and visualization for self-acceptance. $ 15.26 BK105 SELF-ESTEEM: Tools for Recovery by Lindsey Hall & Leigh Cohn Gaining self-esteem is particularly challenging for individuals in recovery because their coping mechanisms have replaced an honest and compassionate relationship with their own selves. This challenge is addressed here with twenty short, specific "tools" , easy-to-use exercises, and examples that come to life. The authors are best known for their writing and speaking on self-esteem and eating disorders. $ 12.95 BK122 SELF-NURTURE: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else by Alice D. Domar & Henry Dreher Think about how you feel at the end of the day when you find your first free moment so late in the evening that you're too exhausted to enjoy it. If you've had too many days like this, find the help you need to transform your life. This book shows you how to restructure your life in a way that lets you breathe. Here are inspiring stories, easy-to-follow exercises, and meditations that will shift your focus from self-sacrifice to self-care. $ 11.20 BK135 SEVEN WEEKS TO SOBRIETY: The Proven Program To Fight Alcoholism Through Nutrition by Joan Mathews Larson, Ph.D. In recent decades, many of those studying alcoholism have come to see it as a disease, rather than as a character flaw or a failure of will. And yet, alcoholism is most often treated through counseling. Larson and her colleagues at the Health Recovery Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, discovered a series of nutritional deficiencies in alcoholics, and found that with proper dietary adjustments, they could help almost three-quarters of their patients kick the bottle for good. $ 12.71 BK136 SOBER… AND STAYING THAT WAY: The Missing Link In The Cure For Alcoholism by Susan Powter Alcoholics Anonymous has a 12 percent recovery rate, but what about the remaining 88 percent? "Waiting for the right time to quit, the motivation? Well, there is none," writes Susan Powter in her characteristically direct but chatty style. It's the Powter magic that makes accessible - even persuasive - what has been known in the field for almost 40 years: alcoholism is a biochemical disease. Powter's combination of personal disclosure, interpretation, and a vitamin-based nutrition program for lasting recovery looks soberly at the biochemical and psychological components of alcoholism. $ 13.00 BK137 SOBER FOR GOOD: New Solutions for Drinking Problems--Advice from Those Who Have Succeeded   (SOFTCOVER) by Anne M. Fletcher, M.S. & Registered Dietitian Anne included several WFS Members in this book. Most people think there is only one way to overcome a drinking problem: go to Alcoholics Anonymous. But is that the only way? To find the answer, Anne Fletcher turned to the real experts: hundreds of people from all walks of life who resolved serious drinking problems. What she discovered shatters long-held assumptions about alcohol problems and sheds new light on the most controversial issues of treatment today. Sober For Good includes: motivational strategies from former problem drinkers suggestions on what to do if you're not ready to quit advice for family and friends of problem drinkers a complete "Consumer Guide" to the many recovery options how to find what's right for you. $ 12.71 BK154 TEENS UNDER THE INFLUENCE: The truth about kids, alcohol, and other drugs - How to recognize the problem and what to do about it. by Katherine Ketcham and Nicholas A. Pace, MD Knowledge is the key to defeating drug addictions, and that is what this comprehensive, timely new book provides. Full of candid true stories from adolescent drug users, with facts based on the most recent scientific research, this book tells you exactly what you need to know to deal with your child's problem, covering such important topics as: the stages of adolescent addiction, reasons kids get hooked, the different kinds of drugs kids use and combine, various treatment options, strategies for handling relapses. (New Book) $ 12.71 BK138 TERRY: My Daughter's Life-and-Death Struggle With Alcoholism by George McGovern It was just before Christmas 1994 that Senator George McGovern received the terrible news that his forty-five-year-old daughter, Terry, had been found dead in a parking lot near her Madison, Wisconsin, home. With courage and compassion, McGovern addresses the private tragedy that was Terry's affliction, providing a valuable contribution to the understanding of alcoholism and personal loss. $ 9.56 BK139 THE ART OF LIVING CONSCIOUSLY: The Power of Awareness to Transform Everyday Life by Nathaniel Branden Dr. Branden, the foremost authority on self-esteem, takes us into new territory, exploring the actions of our minds when they are operating as our life and well-being require - and also when they are not. No other book illuminates so clearly what true mindfulness means: in the workplace, in the arena of romantic love, in child rearing, and in the pursuit of personal development. $ 13.00 BK132 THE COURAGE TO BE YOURSELF: A woman's guide to growing beyond emotional dependence by Sue Patton Thoele In this prescription for emotional freedom, a therapist uses personal accounts, real-life situations, and shares her own insights for changing the patterns that lead to dependency, feelings of worthlessness, low self-esteem, and depression, in order to reap a richer, more meaningful life. This book helps to teach you to: Understand and conquer codependency Elevate your self-esteem Confront the addictions that thwart your emotional freedom Recognize and heal depression Overcome your self-limiting fears Become a loving and tolerant friend to those around you $ 13.46 BK141 THE COURAGE TO CHANGE: Personal Conversations About Alcoholism by Dennis Wholey Five months on the "New York Times" Bestseller List. "…not just a book for alcoholics and their families. It is a brave and powerful work for anyone who cares about people, who desires to be more knowledgeable about human behavior, and who wants to be a more open, understanding and accepting person." Leo Buscaglia, author of Living, Loving & Learning, Loving Each Other & Bus 9 to Paradise $ 6.99 BK143 THE HUNGRY SELF: Women, Eating & Identity by Kim Chernin Some 5 million American women suffer from eating disorders ranging from compulsive dieting to compulsive eating, anorexia to bulimia. This book explores the often troubled relationship between mothers and daughters, and the latter's reluctance to grow away from and perhaps beyond the former to achieve the independence and autonomy expected of them in today's WORLD. Instead, daughters of all ages and backgrounds flee the struggle for identity and self-development into an obsession with food. $ 11.86 BK144 WHEN WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH: The Women's Prescription for Depression and Anxiety. by Valerie Davis Rasskin, M.D. One in four women will experience clinical depression, anxiety and premenstrual depression in her lifetime. Dr. Raskin, a leading psychiatrist and therapist specializing in the treatment of women, is sensitive to how women's complex social roles, as well as their unique biological and hormonal sensitivity, affect their ability to find the best treatment options. This book offers a wealth of revealing case studies, practical advice, and the facts and reassurance women need in order to be in control of their own health. $ 13.60 BK145 THE THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO SOBRIETY by Bert Pluymen Pluymen takes a refreshingly honest and humbling look at the serious problem of alcohol abuse that affects millions of highly functioning persons and their loved ones. Best of all, he does so with surprising humor. With intriguing anecdotes enlightened by cutting-edge facts, Pluymen taps into the reality and nature of addiction and shatters the stereotypes. $ 13.95 BK146 THIN FOR LIFE: 10 keys to success from people who have lost weight & kept it off. by Anne Fletcher, M.S. & Registered Dietitian A motivational guidebook that combines strategies used by hundreds of people who have lost weight and kept if off - 'the masters' - with state-of-the-art information about weight loss and maintenance. In addition, this invaluable tool shatters myth after myth about weight control, showing how a long-standing weight problem can be beaten, against the odds. $ 12.75 BK147 THIN FOR LIFE DAYBOOK: A Journal of Personal Progress--Inspiration & Keys To Success From People Who Have Lost Weight & Kept It Off. by Anne Fletcher, M.S. & Registered Dietitian Lose weight and change your eating habits one step at a time with this inspiring spiral-bound week-by-week journal. This book makes it easy to take control of your weight, and ultimately, your life. Each week gives you techniques that worked for hundreds of 'masters' of weight loss who share their secrets of losing weight and keeping it off. Plus 'weekly wisdom': a motivational message from a master and simple weight loss strategies for the week- 'weekly forecast': space to set your own goals, anticipate obstacles and make an exercise plan--'weekly diary': two pages for keeping track of your eating and exercise habits and a place to record your successes. $ 14.41 BK148 UNDER THE INFLUENCE: A guide to the myths and realities of alcoholism. by Dr. James R. Milam and Katherine Ketcham Ten million Americans suffer from alcoholism, yet most people still wrongly believe that alcoholism is a psychological or moral problem, and that it can be cured by psychotherapy or sheer will power. This book examines the physical factors that set alcoholics and non-alcoholics apart, and suggests a bold stigma-free way of understanding and treating the alcoholic. $ 7.99 BK149 WHEN YOU & YOUR MOTHER CAN’T BE FRIENDS: Resolving the most complicated relationship of your life. by Victoria Secunda In this extraordinary book, Secunda examines the most complex relationship of your life and offers a way of coming to terms with the ghosts of the past before they return to haunt the next generation. Drawing on years of research and hundreds of interviews, Secunda shows you how to let go, gain understanding and acceptance – or achieve a separate peace at last. $ 14.40 BK150 WHEREVER YOU GO THERE YOU ARE: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. by Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness is considered the heart of Buddhist meditation but its essence is universal and of deep practical benefit to all. In essence, mindfulness is about wakefulness. Our minds are such that we are often more asleep than awake to the unique beauty and possibilities of each present moment as it unfolds. In this book, the author maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks both to those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone who cares deeply about reclaiming the richness of his or her moments. $ 13.46 BK151 WOMEN, SEX & ADDICTION: A search for love & power. by Charlotte Davis-Kasl, Ph.D. In our society, sex can easily become the price many women pay for love and the illusion of security. A woman who seeks a sense of personal power and an escape from pain may use sex and romance as a way to feel in control, just as an alcoholic uses alcohol; but sex never satisfies her longing for love and self-worth. In this wise and compassionate book, Kasl shows women how they can learn to experience their sexuality as a source of love and positive power and sex as an expression that honors the souls as well as the body. $ 13.20 BK152 WOMEN'S BODIES, WOMEN'S WISDOM: Creating physical & emotional health. by Christiane Northrup. M.D. Women's wisdom powerfully demonstrates that when women change the basic conditions of their lives that lead to health problems, they heal faster, more completely, and with far fewer medical interventions. New Chapters include: nutrition, improving fertility after age 35, menopause, and holistic ways to prepare & heal faster if surgery is necessary. $ 16.00 BK162 YOU CAN BE HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT  Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. Many people believe they can only be happy when their problems are solved, relationships improve, and goals are achieved. In this simple guide, Dr. Richard Carlson shows readers how to be happy right now — no matter the situation. His plan, based on the principles of Thought (thoughts are voluntary, not involuntary); Mood (thinking is a voluntary that varies function varies from moment to moment and these variances are called moods); Separate Realities (everyone thinks in a unique way and lives in separate psychological realities); Feelings (feelings and emotions serve as a barometer for when one is “off-track” and headed for unhappiness); and the Present Moment (the only time when genuine contentment, satisfaction, and happiness). This timeless book guides readers through life's challenges and restores the joy of living along the way. (New Book) $ 11.66 BK153 THE PATH TO TRANQUILITY: Daily Meditations by Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama, a living symbol of holiness and selfless triumph over tribulation, has shared his philosophy of peace with today's turbulent world. This book, a fresh and accessible introduction to his inspirational wisdom, offers words of guidance, compassion, and peace that are as down to earth as they are rich in spirit. It covers almost every aspect of human life, secular and religious - happiness, intimacy, loneliness, suffering, anger, and everyday insecurities - with endearing informality, warmth and practicality. $ 14.00

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