Life Recovery

Over the next ten years, 40 to 60 million people in this country will be admitted to the ICU. Most of these hospitalizations will be sudden, unexpected, and harrowing experiences that can alter patients and their families physically and emotionally, with effects that endure for years. In this rich blend of science, medical history, profoundly humane patient stories, and personal reflection, Dr. Wes Ely describes his mission to prevent patients from being inadvertently harmed by the technology that is keeping them alive.

We all have demons. Whether yours are alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, or something else entirely, it doesn’t matter. Even if you have a lucrative career or a successful personal life, you may be looking over your shoulder, wondering when those demons will catch up to you. In Harder than Life: Weaponizing Poverty, Addiction, and Violence, Kelly Siegel shows you how he built an exceptional life for himself despite struggling with poverty and addiction.

In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative - based on the author's childhood in the 1960s - a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie's plight will intrigue listeners, and her powerful story of strength and resilience, full of color, light, and poignancy, will stay with them for a long time.

One more level. One more raid. One more energy drink. In a world of endless feeds and infinite quests, where do you draw the line? For Liam Hansen, the line is a blur. By day, he’s a brilliant IT technician at Northwood General, the silent hero who keeps the hospital's life-saving systems online. By night, he’s a legendary tactical coordinator in the sprawling universe of an online game, a digital god among mere players. Fueled by a constant datastream of caffeine and junk food, he masterfully juggles network alerts and dragon attacks, believing he has achieved ultimate efficiency. But ...

Guided by psychologist Jamie Marich—a trauma-informed clinician living with a dissociative disorder herself—this book tells you everything you need to know about dissociation...but were too afraid to ask.

This simple yet profound guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of building a life after addiction by adopting new behaviors that create lasting change. An internationally renowned psychiatrist, neurologist, and addiction specialist, Dr. Walter Ling has worked with thousands of addicts, their loved ones, and fellow clinicians. His no-nonsense, no-judgment approach, which he calls the "neuroscience of common sense," advocates holistic methods to prevent relapse and establish new patterns to create a sustainable, meaningful life.

In an age where the familiar structures of identity, community, and certainty crumble into chaos, The Avatar Within: Designing Your Mythic Self in an Age of Chaos is an empowering guide for those ready to reclaim their power, authenticity, and purpose. Drawing from timeless myths, archetypal psychology, and transformational storytelling, Joseph Crown invites you on a profound journey inward to rediscover your mythic self—your Avatar. Far from a mere persona, this Avatar serves as your inner compass, guiding you toward wholeness and resilience amidst uncertainty and upheaval. Through ...

World-renowned Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, David Nutt, breaks down the science and effect of alcohol on our health, mood, sleep and productivity how it travels through our bodies and brains and explains on a practical level how we can make changes to positively impact our relationship with it and understanding of it, thereby improving our quality of life for the long-term. He examines what the future holds for this normalised drug that governs our society and lives but is becoming increasingly unpopular due to its detrimental impact on our well-being.

A music prodigy, head of her class, and well-liked in school, Emily Paulson decided early that embellishment paved the road to success. As she grew up, she figured out how to make the picture look even better - with a successful husband, five beautiful children, and all the required accompanying accoutrements. Then along came social media, where those pictures of the perfect life grew her a following of women who believed that everything about Emily was #blessed #inspo. But behind the filtered façade was a reality filled with trauma, addiction, and dysfunctional behavior.

Corine Holts had the perfect life-or so it seemed. A successful model, beauty brand owner, and devoted wife, she fought silent battles with psychosis, a condition she had managed since birth. But when her second pregnancy intensified her struggles, her husband, Allen Woods, became both her rock and her prisoner-until he sought comfort in the arms of her best friend, Natasha. One month after giving birth, still battling postpartum depression and her worsening condition, Corine walks in on the ultimate betrayal. Heartbroken and humiliated, she vows to leave, but Allen isn't ready to let her ...

The magic of Christmas can heal even the most broken hearts. When Maggie's Vinson's life is changed forever by an unimaginable tragedy, she flees to Peaktop Dude Ranch, high in the Colorado Rockies, where no one knows her and she can escape her past. For five years, she's able to put her secret and her feelings behind her, content to cook meals for other people enjoying their lives. Christmas is the hardest time of year for her, bringing back memories of the love she lost. Gary Anderson lost his wife to cancer four years ago. He's given up on ever finding romance again, but this holiday ...

The house is an intimate place where man spends most of his life, for this reason it is essential that it is welcoming, relaxing and well organized so as to have a place where, by closing the front door, we can leave outside the external problems and dedicate ourselves only to our tranquility. However, it often happens that the house becomes a messy and chaotic place which leads to the person who experiences it an inner malaise and an emotional stress that only thanks to their will to change their lifestyle will they be able to eliminate. The purpose of this book is precisely to help the ...

Are you craving for an inner transformation? Do you want to be a better human being? Do you want answers to the challenges of life? Do you feel a continuous sense of emptiness or void in your life? Do you find yourself asking existential questions? Do you want to understand the true meaning of life? Do you want to understand the nature and importance of suffering? Do you crave to know why you were born and the purpose of life? If you have any of the above questions but are lost on how to go about getting the wisdom or answers to the above questions, then this book is perfect for you. The ...

If you like stories that bring a tear and a smile, join a crotchety professor, his psychic wife, tech-guru daughter, clever grandchildren, and loyal best friends on a journey to overcome a past tragedy. As in any family story, there's laughter and love between the troubled times. The clever dialogue, surprising humor, and poignant ending will make you feel as if the Andrew Ward family is just like your own. Editorial Praise for To Leave a Memory "A warm portrait of a family coming together to forgive ... the colorful dialogue keeps the story moving ... There's a pleasing amount of healthy ...

"A gentle but deep exploration of what lies beneath the anguish as she points us to the One who sets us free." Amy Boucher Pye, author and spiritual director. Are you hurting? Has life gone pear-shaped? Have you woken up in a well of pain and can’t see a way out? These are tough questions – and once, Pat Marsh would have answered them all with a resounding yes. But Pat didn’t stay in that place. Through prayer and her work as a Christian retreat leader, she has learned how to find peace and healing, no matter what life throws her way. Healing Life’s Wounds is a beautiful and gentle ...

Hey there, lady boss! Are you feeling fatigued from work and struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance? Don't worry, I've got your back! Let me introduce you to the ultimate guide that will help you reclaim your energy and reignite your passion for business without compromising your well-deserved success.

God transformed my life from a life of pains, ridicule, and mockery to a life of beauty and glory. Life is full of ups and downs. It is indeed 'not a bed of roses' as the saying goes. Every individual has one thing or the other to combat, regardless of age, sex, religion, education, etc. These challenges range from stammering, dumbness, deafness, blindness, etc. However, every individual must have a positive attitude and be hopeful towards these challenges to live above them and thrive. This is the essence of this book, "The Transformed Life" - providing hope, succor, comfort, and solutions...

Have you ever felt your life was at a standstill? Have you had dreams which have not been fulfilled? Have you ever tried hard, but not achieved what you expected? In his book, Restart Your Life! Philip Murdoch gives us an immediate solution. This book will shed light on areas in your life which have been hidden, as well as help you throw off habits and addictions which have slowed down your growth. You will be able to discern obstacles in your circumstances, relationships and even your personality, which may have drained your creativity and passion. Make a decision today! Stop going round ...

Experience the transformative journey from anguish to solace with Sheila's grief recovery handbook. Drawing from her own story of loss, Sheila guides you through the challenges, sharing tools to bring peace and comfort. Sheila, having faced the shattering loss of her sister to cancer, understands the overwhelming grief, guilt, and anger. This book on grief and loss stems from her mission to help those in pain.

The house is the place where a person must be able to feel at ease is the place to relax leaving all the hassles and problems of the outside life outside the door, but if the environments do not reflect their personal tastes and / or objects they are not well organized can become a place that arouses oppression and discontent, so it is important to understand what your style of furniture is and to avoid disorder from taking over. Thanks to these two books you can: ★ Acquire the main notions on how to best design and organize the rooms in your home ★ Learn the basics of Interior Design...