Relationships

What is that magic quality that makes some people instantly loved and respected? Everyone wants to be their friend (or, if single, their lover!)....

iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy shares her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.

For over 60 years the rock-solid, time-tested advice in this audiobook has carried thousands of now-famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives....

Matilda Boseley's adult ADHD diagnosis was a massive, earth-shattering event. She was given a prescription but had no idea what ADHD meant for her identity, her relationships or her future....

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is an essential guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids....

Models is the first book ever written on seduction as an emotional process rather than a logical one, a process of connecting with women rather than impressing them....

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves details the seven qualities that enable girls to thrive and arm themselves against a world that tells them they are flawed....

Now that you’ve broken free, there’s something that will shock you—they still have a hold over you! Now you have to co-parent in two different households and find a way to move forwards for the benefit of your child....

When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power....

In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they’re falling short.

One of the best-known motivational guides in history, Dale Carnegie’s groundbreaking book has sold tens of millions of copies, been translated into almost every known language, and has helped countless people succeed....

The Like Switch is packed with all the tools you need for turning strangers into friends, whether you are on a sales call, a first date, or a job interview....

From number-one New York Times best-selling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe) - a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child....

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a revolutionary method that allows us to meet and ally with the many distinct parts of our psyche. Here, IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz reveals how this powerful system can serve us on the spiritual journey....

A mother of four sons herself, Maggie Dent draws on her personal experience - and over four decades work as a teacher, counsellor and now author and speaker - to help build understanding, empathy and compassion for our boys....

Join the millions who have learned how to take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries with their spouses, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even themselves—in order to live life to the fullest.

In his chart-topping podcast, ADHD Chatter, Alex has spoken to dozens of experts on ADHD and related conditions in a bid to understand and improve outcomes for the neurodiverse population - and this groundbreaking book brings them all together, for the first time, in one place.

Help Me Help My Teen is a reassuring, practical guide for parents to help teenagers navigate adolescence and grow into confident, capable adults.

Is it supposed to be this hard? It's a question all new mothers ask. The moment after birthing your baby, you enter postpartum. It's the blurriest of transitions – there's joy and awe but also intense physical recovery, fluctuating hormones, a brain that can't find the right words, and more.

The ultimate program for improving the quality of every aspect of your life, Awaken the Giant Within gives you the tools you need to immediately become the master of your own fate....

“The word ‘love’ is most often defined as a noun, yet we would all love better if we used it as a verb,” writes bell hooks as she comes out fighting and on fire in All About Love.

In his classic guide to understanding the opposite sex, Dr. John Gray provides a practical and proven way for men and women to improve their communication and relationships by acknowledging the differences between them....

Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big...

How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope....

Is it supposed to be this hard? It's a question all new mothers ask. The moment after birthing your baby, you enter postpartum. It's the blurriest of transitions – there's joy and awe but also intense physical recovery, fluctuating hormones, a brain that can't find the right words, and so much to learn. It's beautiful and it's hard. The Complete Guide to Postpartum is your comforting and enlightening companion to navigating this entirely new life, from the earliest moments post-birth to many years later.

A book for anybody who has, or works with, children (of any age) with 'out of control' behaviour, including parents, teachers and healthcare professionals. Raising Attention busts commonly believed myths surrounding ADHD and 'naughty' children, discusses up to date neuroscience and genetics research in an accessible way and provides practical tips that really make a difference to both children and the adults who care for them.

On 29 August 2016, devastating news hit the headlines that an entire family was found dead in a rural community. For Jacqueline Connolly, this was a deeply personal and life-shattering tragedy, as she discovered her sister Clodagh, along with her nephews Liam, Niall and Ryan, were killed by their husband and father Alan Hawe. Here, Jacqueline discloses the circumstances leading up to these tragic events, including Hawe's manipulation and coercive control of her unsuspecting sister.

Life is hard - and our kids know it. They're fast learners and highly attuned to life's challenges. By around eight years of age, most children have developed their own habitual way of reacting to stress. So how do we help today's children be more resilient? Tim Curtis is a leading international resilience expert, co-author of the bestseller The Resilience Shield, former Special Forces officer, crisis management executive and father of three.

Death is one thing we cannot control. We will all face the death of a loved one. And many, if not most, people in our culture will be hesitant and unprepared to say goodbye. The Good Goodbye is meant to help those who must say goodbye to a loved one who is dying. In it, listeners will discover how culture affects final conversations, and that often the last interactions may not consist of words but gestures and expressions.

This game-changing book, How to Untie a Balloon, was written by former hostage negotiator and founder of Conflictish®, Ryan Dunlap. He guides listeners into the messy world of human interaction and behavior. Listeners will gain practical tips to navigate some of the problematic behaviors they experience with others that contribute to conflict.

Expectativas Delirantes é um projeto original da Audible, apresentado pela atriz, humorista e criadora de conteúdo Valentina Bandeira. Ao longo da temporada, Valen faz um mergulho sincero na sua formação amorosa e na maneira como essa fundação resultou em desencantos e desilusões românticas em série.

Votre patron vous tétanise depuis des années, votre ado vous provoque pour la centième fois, vous vivez avec un jaloux pathologique à qui vous n’en pouvez plus d’expliquer que non, vous ne couchez pas avec le voisin du quatrième… Tous ces conflits, tensions, souffrances ont un point commun : ils se répètent, à l’identique, alors même que vous avez tout essayé pour y mettre fin. Mais avez-vous vraiment tout essayé ? La solution pour vous changer la vie existe : elle se situe à exactement 180°. Un virage subtil qu’Emmanuelle Piquet nous apprend à pratiquer à travers dix-huit situations de la vie courante.

"Le quotidien, comme un miroir, nous donne mille occasions de nous découvrir. Ces 'petits riens' sont des moments ordinaires, qu'un regard attentif peut transformer en expérience unique. Parfois, au cœur de ces instants, surgit un éclat de notre humanité partagée." À travers 58 courts chapitres, Ilios Kotsou nous invite à percevoir la magie discrète de l'ordinaire. Des conversations avec sa fille jusqu'aux rencontres éphémères en passant par les échanges entre ami·es, il nous rappelle que la sagesse surgit souvent dans le quotidien, là où on l'attend le moins.

Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, when understood, can be overcome. And that’s what this book is for—for you to gain the tools and information so that you’ll be able to reunite with your true sense of self and to move forward in your life with a renewed sense of joy. After all you’ve been through, you deserve it.

The patriarch, C. F. Seabrook, was hailed as the "Henry Ford of Agriculture." His son Jack, a keen businessman, was poised to take over what Life called "the biggest vegetable factory on earth." But the carefully cultivated facade—glamorous outings by horse-drawn carriage, hidden wine cellars, and movie star girlfriends—hid dark secrets that led to the implosion of the family business. A compelling tale of class and privilege, betrayal and revenge three decades in the making, The Spinach King explores the author's complicated family legacy and the dark corners of the American Dream.

「季節の楽しみと、そこにある自分なりの工夫を知っている人こそ、きっと“なんだかいつも楽しそうな人”なのだと思います。1日ひとつ。

This book introduces three essential pillars for interpreting children’s actions, deepening communication, and fostering cooperation. Rooted in developmental insight, it challenges common approaches like punishment, bribes, and threats—offering instead a respectful framework built on boundaries, expectations, and natural consequences.

The unexpected death of a loved one is a traumatic, life-altering experience. If you've experienced a sudden loss, your life becomes instantly unrecognizable. In addition to the overwhelming shock, pain, sadness, and grief, you may now feel unsafe in the world, out of control, or unable to carry out basic daily tasks. Most people do not understand what it is like to have a loved one die suddenly or unexpectedly, so it can be challenging to get the support you need. But you are not alone. This gentle workbook can help guide you toward a place of healing and solace.

Vous sentez-vous parfois bloqué, pris dans la routine sans savoir comment évoluer ? Avez-vous l'impression de passer à côté de votre véritable potentiel, ou de poursuivre des objectifs qui ne résonnent pas profondément avec vos aspirations réelles ? Souhaitez-vous vivre une vie plus authentique, plus alignée avec ce que vous êtes vraiment ? Nous avons tous, en nous, un immense potentiel souvent freiné par nos peurs, nos habitudes ou les attentes des autres. Pourtant, le vrai changement commence par une simple décision : celle d'oser devenir qui l'on désire profondément être.

Amanda Griffith-Atkins, a therapist who is also one of the millions of people raising a disabled child with high-support needs, knows firsthand about the dark places parents go—the grief, the anger, the frustration—and the shame these feelings can bring up. In her practice, and now her book, she gives parents an invaluable set of tools to find the strength, acceptance, and self-compassion to face these hard emotions to become a more forgiving and healthier version of themselves---and better caretakers for their children.

Enhance your practice and improve outcomes for autistic clients with this indispensable guide by world-leading autism experts Tony Attwood and Maxine Aston. Drawing on research and firsthand accounts from autistic individuals and their partners, it equips therapists with the essential knowledge and practical strategies needed to provide affirming, effective support.

Et si vos phobies, votre tristesse profonde, vos douleurs physiques ou vos pensées obsessionnelles trouvaient leur origine dans les traumatismes vécus par vos ancêtres ? S'appuyant sur les découvertes les plus récentes en épigénétique, neurosciences, thérapie des traumas et psychologie transgénérationnelle, Mark Wolynn, spécialiste de la transmission familiale des traumatismes, nous livre ici une méthode claire, accessible et profondément humaine pour identifier et dénouer les schémas inconscients hérités.

For more than a decade Jessie has been on a quest to better understand neurodivergent happiness and the many barriers young ADHD people face in finding it. Now she shares everything she has learned, including interviews with world-leading scientists, researchers and experts in the field. Combined with her own personal experience, ADHD will empower you to centre happiness in what can be a more complicated and ultimately more rewarding parenting journey.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

Um guia valioso para desenvolver a capacidade de amar e ser amado de forma saudável e significativa ao longo da vida. A partir dos conceitos da criança-sombra (nosso lado ferido e imaturo) e da criança-sol (nosso lado alegre e estável), Stahl nos ajuda a compreender como a infância e as experiências do passado moldam nossos comportamentos e nossas escolhas atuais.

This book by best-selling author and child psychotherapist Howard Glasser is about a time-tested, highly effective approach for successful parenting. This approach, also highly effective for educators and therapists, has an evidence base that is building fast. It is being successfully employed in thousands of homes, classrooms, therapy and coaching practices, and a growing number of schools and treatment programs across the U.S. and overseas.

Drawing on her own life experiences and struggles with codependency, Beattie offers a thought to guide us through each day of the year and to encourage us to take small, meaningful steps toward renewal, courage, and resilience. Every day affords an opportunity for growth, she reminds us, and with this wise and compassionate book, she lights the way.

Raising a seven-year-old daughter and caring for a newborn, single mother Stephanie Land tries her best to persevere through fatigue, hunger, a depleted food stamp balance, and a bank account hovering around ten dollars. Not to mention postpartum hormones, anxiety over finding suitable housing, and the fear of defeat in the battle of fulfilling her children’s needs and forging her own identity as a writer. With the help of a community of friends and her own steely will, Stephanie is determined to find a way forward to a life that can afford her family hope and joy.

A revolution in relationships is taking place across the western world. It is happening in different ways for all people in all classes of society, and it is breathing life into a new vision of relationship and self. The product of this revolution—a third, higher level of connection called the "whole mate relationship"—promises to have a far more powerful effect on the quality, joy, and potency of our lives than any other single shift in culture since the sexual revolution of the 1960s.