Marinela Bendz

A much-needed antidote to our modern, assembly-line approach to childbirth, this new book is designed as a guide for all who wish to participate in the wondrous process of bringing new life into the world. Its ideas derive from two sources: the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, with its emphasis on body, mind, and spirit; and the latest Western scientific prenatal research.

Can we really learn to be happy? Yes, we can. Each semester, nearly 1,400 students sign up for Harvard professor Tal Ben-Shahar's life-changing class, "How to Get Happy". Currently it's the hottest course at Harvard, taken by 20 percent of its graduates. In Happier, Professor Ben-Shahar brings the ideas of the Ivory Tower to Main Street, distilling the lessons and exercises from his course into a slim volume of practical wisdom.

"Positive thoughts lead to positive results." That's the philosophy behind this affirmations guide. The average person has more than 50,000 thoughts per day. How many of those thoughts are creating the life you want? How many of them are pulling you away from your dreams? Changing your thought patterns to positively affect your life takes time and deliberate practice. Powerful and positive affirmations can help you rewire your brain, helping you achieve the life you want.