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In Take Control of Your Anxiety--an easy-to-read self-help book for the layperson--Drs. Cortman, Shinitzky, and O'Connor present the current understanding of anxiety: its genesis in the brain, its functions and contributions to human survival and growth, and its progression to pathology. Each of the five major anxiety disorders is featured in a chapter that explores its etiology, practical steps, and exercises for successful resolution and real-life case studies of patients who have overcome the disorder.

In this remarkable book, Sandra Day O’Connor explores the law, her life as a Supreme Court Justice, and how the Court has evolved and continues to function, grow, and change as an American institution. Tracing some of the origins of American law through history, people, ideas, and landmark cases, O’Connor sheds new light on the basics, exploring through personal observation the evolution of the Court and American democratic traditions.

The speed of modern culture combined with the hyper-connectivity of technology has shifted our perspective from good enough to never enough. We are now primed to expect more, to aspire to better and to want nothing less than the best. The reality? It’s making us miserable. So if you’d like to swap the weight of ‘having it all’ for having more with less, then get ready: it’s time to discover your happy medium.

In The Jump, one of America's great sports writers follows high school phenom Sebastian Telfair on his quest for NBA stardom - and exposes all that big-time sports in America has become, the good and the bad. Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James - all became NBA superstars without playing a day of college ball. In 2004, Coney Island's 5-foot-11 Telfair became the first small player ever to jump straight from high school to the NBA when he signed contracts with the Portland Trail Blazers and Adidas worth $25 million.

In 1689, Atia Crisp finds herself imprisoned in the wickedest city on earth, Port Royal, Jamaica, while the refugees from Strangewayes’s plantation in the Blue Mountains are on the run and seeking a new home, deep in the Caribbean. Captain Jean-Paul la Roche must get them to safety and find a way to liberate the woman he loves while waging a war against the English with the pirate Laurens de Graaf.

The weeks and months following separation can be the most difficult time of your life. But, with a little help and support, you can find the strength you need to create the life you want and deserve. Separation Transformation takes you by the hand and provides all the information you need for the legally and emotionally challenging journey ahead.

Dream by Barbara O'Connor is a forthcoming title from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Life Beyond Labels is a space to embrace all the qualities, emotions, and stories that connect us as humans—beyond the labels that often define us. We all have them: jobs, titles, roles in relationships, and other parts of our outer identity. But here, we’re digging into what it means to go beyond those labels and dive into topics that affect us and connect us, regardless of the labels we wear. Join Kelsey O’Connor as she shares insights from her own life and brings on guests for authentic conversations. Together, we’ll dive into stories and experiences that connect us as human beings,...

Opening Kill is the podcast that dives deep into the chilling world of horror films! Every other Thursday, we explore a different movie, uncovering behind the scenes secrets, analyzing themes and of course the opening kill. Join us as we chat with fimmakers, actors, and fellow horror enthusiasts to celebrate the art of fear in cinema. Opening Kill is hosted by Brian O'Connor and Michael Duren

Every professional whether a team member or a team leader wants the same thing, to unleash their full potential, satisfy their customers, and work in a healthy and rewarding environment. Using an Agile framework arms the team with a system that is proven to work in helping a business unit genuinely achieve its goal of becoming more than the sum of its parts.

🎙️ Welcome to The Podgecast! 🎙️The Podgecast: Connection and Communication Through CoachingPodge believes in the power of connection and community to transform lives. Our mission is to provide you with comprehensive insights into all aspects of health, physical, emotional, mental, and purposeful fostering a sense of belonging and personal growth.The Podgecast uniquely focuses on building connections and improving communication skills on three levels: with oneself, with others, and in larger public speaking settings. Our extensive experience in health, leadership, and technology ...

Key Murphy is a freak, a prodigy. He has visions so real he’s diagnosed with PTSD. Key learns that his visions might be caused by a mutated gene which allows him to experience the memories of an ancestor. Key also has a family link to The Book of Kells. Pages from the book were stolen in Ireland in the distant past. Those pages are believed to contain a fundamental secret of Christendom.

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey. Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia can help.

Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this twice-weekly podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the stories behind these one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the rare book trade and discover the hidden gems that await.

Crimson Cove already feels like home, but sometimes it's not always sweet. When I meet a misunderstood murder suspect, I know something is wrong. How did one bad-tempered badger destroy an ancient vampire? With my wonderful witch, Zandra Crypt, by my side, I poke my adorable booping snooter into this mystery to make sure the angels don't make a mess of the investigation. No innocent furball goes down for a crime they didn't commit when I'm around.

Twenty years ago, a group of students each wrote themselves a letter, Dear Future Me. Confiding their deepest dreams and their very darkest secrets. Now the letters, thought long discarded, have begun to drop through letterboxes. For some they will make them re-evaluate the decisions they've made, the person they could have been. For others, the letters could be deadly . . .

Follow Molly and Knocton as they find their love for one another. It all starts with a falling rock, and a plan. In this book you will experience friendship, betrayal and long lost love.

How do I predict my marathon time? How long will my ultramarathon take? What are my heart rate training zones? How do I get started with running power? What workouts should I do to run a faster 5km? Should I run with heart rate or pace? Garmin, Coros, Polar, Sunnto, Wahoo, what's the best running watch?Welcome to Running with Dr Will. A show for runners who want to get faster using the latest in running science and technology. I break down the science and tech so you can run faster for less effort.In each episode, you’ll get actionable, scientifically-backed tactics and strategies to teach ...

"Dirige tu vida y la empresa con base en ¡Valores!" describe una nueva medida de éxito organizacional, gracias a la cual propietarios, accionistas, empleados y clientes por igual ganan en función de su compromiso con un propósito común y un conjunto de valores que se aplican a todos para lograr llegar a la lista de los "500 Afortunados".

A podcast for people with trauma. Every week, host David O'Connor sits down with a guest to discuss trauma: the events that occurred, how it affected them, and how they found healing from it.