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Now, in audio for the first time, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth. The Birth Partner includes thorough information on preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; epidurals and other medications for labor; pitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor; non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; and more.

The Japanese term tsundoku sums up a concept that may sound familiar to many readers: buying books and often putting them aside to read at a later date. The fact is that these books we've accumulated and which now reside in “piles of shame” on our bedside table, in overflowing bookcases, or...

From the bestselling author of the Japanese sensation The Full Moon Coffee Shop, this charming and heartfelt novel showcases the magic of Christmas as lost souls find themselves—with a little help from an enchanted café run by cats. Welcome back to the Full Moon Coffee Shop, serving up...

Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it’s juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell? The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care—hidden beneath layers of clever marketing—wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. 

Your Mind Catches Every Detail – Except the One That Keeps Sabotaging Your Love Life. Discover why being neurodivergent AND anxiously attached creates relationship challenges others can't understand – and the breakthrough approach that finally makes connection feel safe. For the neurodivergent mind, anxious attachment isn't just relationship insecurity—it's a perfect storm where your brain's unique wiring collides with attachment patterns that traditional relationship advice simply doesn't address.

It is spring. A young woman, left by her husband, starts a new life in a Tokyo apartment. Territory of Light follows her over the course of a year as she struggles to bring up her two-year-old daughter alone. Her new home is filled with light streaming through the windows, so bright she has to squint, but she finds herself plummeting deeper into darkness, becoming unstable, untethered. As the months come and go and the seasons turn, she must confront what she has lost and what she will become.   

Do you replay every conversation wondering if you said something wrong, while that familiar knot of anxiety sits heavy in your chest? Does your mind feel like it's running at 150% while your body can't seem to start the simplest tasks? Are you exhausted from constantly adjusting yourself to fit in, wondering if anyone will ever accept the real you? Written by Brenda Emerson, a neurodivergent mental health advocate who understands the daily struggle of feeling misunderstood in a neurotypical world.

Regain control of your blood sugar and well-being in just weeks—without giving up your favorite foods or spending hours in the kitchen. Does managing diabetes feel overwhelming, confusing, or isolating? Are you frustrated by inconsistent blood sugar levels, unsure what to eat, or discouraged by advice that never fits your real life?

Loss is difficult...and universal. What do we say? What do we do? Part how-to guide, part hopeful manifesto, Cultivating the Doula Heart provides a clear framework for supporting those facing hardship, grief, and loss. Succinct and straightforward, this work of heart covers: Components of Doula Care, Aspects of Loss, Ways of Being/Ways of Doing, Grief Support, and Contemplative Exercises.

He was obliged to become the guardian of a ballerina. She had to obey the arrogant man. From the first time he saw her, he wanted her, but he knew he had to stay away. She was drawn to the Greek man but believed he was out of her league.

Have you ever wondered how a nice person like yourself became a magnet for louses, lowlifes, lunatics, and liars? If so, then this book is definitely a must-read for you. Trust that it will help you with all your relationships, including personal, professional, platonic, and romantic ones. More importantly, this book will help you have a better relationship with God and with yourself. Be prepared to be shocked as you learn just how bad your so-called good traits can be.

Adopting a healthier lifestyle can be challenging, and past efforts may not have yielded the desired results. This book is here to change that. It delivers simple, flexible, evidence-based insights that seamlessly integrate into your daily routine.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Territory of Light by Yuko Tsushima, read by Rina Takasaki. Territory of Light is the radiant story of a young woman, living alone in Tokyo with her two-year-old daughter. Its twelve chapters follow the first year of the narrator's separation from her...

Wheeler-dealer snooker club owner Geoff Bryant and his wife Jenny have recently moved onto a new estate in Whittleshulme, Cheshire. Described in the brochure as an 'exclusive village development', it's squarely aimed at yuppies, the nouveau-riche and high-fliers. The trouble is, there are no local teenagers to babysit, leaving the residents to juggle careers and kids as best they can. So when local bigwig Julian Percival sets up a babysitting circle, it seems like the ideal solution.

Simply Tarot is an informal keyword guide to help people who are curious about learning the language of tarot. Every card is broken down into simpler terms using an everyday and realistic approach to help understand the cards. This is a must-have for beginners and a refresher for intermediate tarot readers .

A lonely man recruits a charismatic stranger from a social media site to pose as his date for his high school reunion. What starts as a practical arrangement takes an unexpected turn as sparks fly and secrets unravel. Set against the magical backdrop of the holiday season, Christmas Aurora is a heartwarming contemporary romance that celebrates love, loyalty, and the power of second chances.

When Alicia gave Maggie a book on healthy eating that she truly thought she would enjoy, Maggie turned on Alicia and never wanted to see or speak to her again. Although Alicia tried asking her what happened, Maggie was adamant on having no contact with Alicia, except for the one time she sent her a letter asking her for money owed to her for accompanying her on her trip and assisting her with office work, although that was never the agreement, and which Alicia ignored.

It’s time for a new generation of business leaders who are trained in ethics, compassion and sustainability. Drawing on decades of business experience, Kishore Gundala offers thoughtful guidance and support for those entering the corporate world. He walks the listener through methods of gaining the life skills and perspectives that can help create honest and humanistic business people by setting aside greed and selfishness, and by deciding to put people first.

Blood RitesThere seemed to be no reason behind the series of grisly murders plaguing Orlando. The victims were young and old, women and men, destitute and well-off. Only two shocking similarities linked the deceased; before dying, they had been horribly brutalized…and they were all found with their scalps removed.

While all cats are special this tale is of my beloved Felix, who went beyond special to become extraordinary. I dedicate this story to anyone who has loved, or been loved, by their cat.