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Psychotherapist Andrew Jamieson considers ten key principles of psychoanalysis and illuminates them through psychobiographies of twenty extraordinary people, including Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, Cary Grant, and Marilyn Monroe.

In the late 1800s, Sigmund Freud began to develop radical theories about sexuality, dreams, and childhood experiences. Not only were his ideas revolutionary, but they also initiated a new discipline with various -- often competing -- schools of thought.

In this groundbreaking book, Andrew Jamieson unpacks ten of psychotherapy's most profound principles and illuminates them through the biographies of twenty remarkable people. From Pablo Picasso's chaotic life, which illustrated Freud's concept of the unconscious, to the origins of Nelson Mandela's compassion, which exemplify Carl Jung's notion of individuation; from John Bowlby's attachment theory, as seen through the lives of Virginia Woolf and Franz Kafka, to Melanie Klein's views on the relationship between love and hate, as revealed through the experiences of Cary Grant, On the Couch throws new light on the motivations and desires of some of our most memorable personalities.

Other lives examined include Josephine Baker, Nicolaus Copernicus, Charles Darwin, Viktor Frankl, Ernest Hemingway, Burt Hellinger, Emma Jung, Angela Merkel, Marilyn Monroe, Vladimir Putin, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and W.B. Yeats.

An antidote to political burnout and civic despair: drawing on mindfulness and modern wisdom to cultivate resilience, healthy engagement, and skillful presence in turbulent times

A compact, beautifully designed guide offering 27 powerful teachings of interdependence to navigate news, social media, and civic engagement with clarity and courage

250 years after the US Declaration of Independence, this incisive Declaration of Interdependence is a timely, tender, and transformative guide for citizens who care deeply about the world but feel disillusioned by the state of public discourse. Professor Jeremy David Engels--scholar, mindfulness teacher, and longtime student of Thich Nhat Hanh--proposes that clarity and interconnection are not only paths to personal peace, but vital practices for renewing democracy itself.

Structured in the spirit of On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder, this compact, accessible book delivers 27 profound insights--each a short chapter--on how to show up for democracy with compassion, clarity, and courage. It invites readers to step away from enemyship, to root their activism in shared humanity, and to declare their interdependence.

Readers will discover:
- How mindfulness can heal the civic wounds of polarization and fear
- Practices for engaging with news and social media without being consumed
- A reimagining of democracy as collective empowerment, not endless conflict
- Zen stories and teachings to inspire transformation
- Practical tips for showing up skillfully in moments of disagreement and tension

Whether you're a seasoned activist or a tender-hearted citizen seeking a new path forward, this luminous testament to resilience offers a lantern in the dark--and a quiet call to remember who we are, and what we're here to do, together.

Note to self: always vet your dates...

Turns out the guy I brought to my friend's dinner party has a wife. Awkward! Even more awkward? His wife happens to be at the same party. Cue yelling. Spilled food. Pure chaos.

Sitting next to the furious wife is a man named King. Tall, silent, dangerous. Apparently, her brother. And definitely someone I should not be making eye contact with...or thinking inappropriate thoughts about.

But hey, it's not like I'll ever see any of them again. At least, that was the idea.

Until I stop at the cheater's apartment to grab my car keys. Quick in, quick out. What I didn't plan on?

Witnessing a murder.
Being taken hostage.
And waking up next to a crime lord calling me wife.

Seriously--what the hell kind of bingo card is this?

A comprehensive guide to the timeless, paradoxical appeal of horror

Why do we enjoy horror? The emotional responses the genre provokes--fear, dread, and disgust--are ones we typically seek to avoid, so what is the appeal of narratives and artistic representations that seek to scare, startle, shock, and repulse? In The Horror Theory Reader, Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock assembles theorizations of the genre's appeal from antiquity to the present day to explore the "paradox of horror" that has for millennia preoccupied theorists and consumers alike.

Beginning with an introduction situating the history of horror in the context of moral panics, this carefully curated volume then is organized into three sections that introduce early attempts to explain horror's fascination; present perspectives from horror writers, filmmakers, and scholars; and offer nuanced considerations of horror's intersections with disability, queerness, race, and gender. Featuring classic commentaries on the genre by H. P. Lovecraft, Alfred Hitchcock, and Stephen King alongside incisive essays by philosophers, literary and film scholars, cultural critics, and others, The Horror Theory Reader is indispensable for scholars and will be of interest to anyone curious about our paradoxical enjoyment of appalling and fearsome things.

Contributions by: Joseph Addison; Aristotle; Anna Letitia Barbauld; Dani Bethea; Edmund Burke; Noël Carroll, CUNY Graduate Center; Brigid Cherry; Mathias Clasen, Aarhus U; Douglas E. Cowan, Renison U College; Meghan Downes, Monash U; Berys Gaut, U of St. Andrews; Julian Hanich, U of Groningen; Sheri-Marie Harrison, U of Missouri; Matt Hills, U of Huddersfield; Alfred Hitchcock; David Hume; Mark Jancovich, U of East Anglia; Stephen King; Petra Kuppers, U of Michigan; H. P. Lovecraft; G. Neil Martin, Regent's U London; John Morreall, College of William and Mary; Monika Negra; Nina Nesseth; Anne Radcliffe; Fredrich Schiller; Walter Scott; Tim Snelson, U of East Anglia; Christopher St. John Sprigg; Susan Stryker, U of Arizona; S. Trimble, U of Toronto; Kendall Walton, U of Michigan; Linda Williams, UC Berkeley; Robin Wood.

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Dive into the world of medicinal seaweeds with this complete guide to the distinctive flavors and healing properties of these important marine plants.

Author Tasha Greenwood combines their expertise in marine biology and clinical herbalism in this richly layered and fascinating reference, which includes place-based observation, botanical profiles, and recipes that tap into the medicinal and culinary uses of these nutrient-dense marine plants. Readers will learn about the unique characteristics of 14 North American seaweeds, from well-known species such as Laminaria (kelp) and Pyropia (nori), to lesser-known algae such as Mazaella and Cystoseira. Profiles of seaweed farmers and ocean stewards highlight this plant's potential as a sustainable, nutrient-dense food of the future, and encourages readers to cultivate relationships with seaweed, whether through food, medicine, or ecological observation.

Easy-to-follow step-by-step seaweed herbal remedies and recipes include:

• Irish moss cough syrup
• Soothing seaweed face mask
• Seaweed fire cider to boost immunity
• Anti-inflammatory turmeric and bladderwrack tea
• Iron-boosting sea lettuce syrup
• Immune-boosting elderberry gummies with seaweed derived agar
• And many more!

❤️ Opposites always attract! ❤️

Monster romance
Grumpy-Sunshine
Smalltown romance
Banter and spice

From bestselling paranormal and shifter romance author, Alicia Montgomery, comes a brand new, small town monster romance! Perfect for fans of Ruby Dixon and Tusk Love!

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Welcome to Dewberry Falls, a quiet town where all kinds of monsters, magical creatures, and humans live together in (almost) perfect harmony.

Jasmine Gonzalezloves her job. As manager of Fantastic Tails and Magical Scales Pet Shop, she takes care of a variety of mythical pets from all over the world- from three-headed puppies and Fenrir cubs to cute water horses. But when the owner of the store, and Jasmine's beloved mentor, unexpectedly passes away, the shop is at risk of being shut down.

Grumpy and introverted OrcMal makes a living as a contractor for witches, warlocks and all kinds of supernatural beings. It's a solitary life, but he likes it. When his uncle leaves him the small, annoyingly endearing magical pet shop, Mal doesn't plan on staying long enough to get to know the cute creatures inside... and he certainly doesn't count on the small, sunshiney pet shop manager begging him to sell to her.

Six months. Jasmine asks for six months to come up with the money. And for some reason, Mal can't stand the idea of disappointing her, so they have a deal.

But working in close proximity with a woman who smiles like the sun is harder than Mal planned, and with Jasmine determined to make him fall in love with Dewberry Falls... they might just fall for each other along the way.

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Before she was named Nana by the French couple who adopted her as a child, she was Esther Pak, a girl growing up in a Korean orphanage. And before she was Esther Pak, she was Munju, a small child abandoned on the railway tracks in Seoul.

Nana has no memories of the first three or four years of her life, no family records detailing the personal information of her parents, no birth certificate or any medical records from the hospital where she was born. She was abandoned on the railway tracks at a station in Seoul, where a train conductor saved her life and took her in for a year, before bringing her to an orphanage.

Adopted by a French couple, she is now a playwright in Paris. The day she finds out she is pregnant with her first child, she receives an email from Seoyeong, a Korean filmmaker who wishes to make a documentary about her life. Nana accepts the offer, hoping to reconcile with her past as she prepares to become a mother. She travels to Seoul stays at the filmmaker's apartment. One night, during a power outage, Nana ventures to Bokhee's Kitchen, the restaurant on the ground floor, and befriends the woman who runs it. Soon, they develop a strong bond. But while Nana moves through Seoul, visiting the orphanage and the train station where she was abandoned thirty-five years ago, the woman everyone calls Bokhee has a stroke and is hospitalized--and her real name and past come to light.

Simple Heart is a poignant and tender novel that delves into the lives of women from postwar to present, the bonds of love between women and children, and the difficult choices mothers have to make.

The zombies are back in the razorwire, as Meatgrinder Studios and Image Comics present the official '68 Compendium Edition. This massive tombstone of a volume presents 752 pages of Vietnam zombie mayhem, collecting the full 30 issue comics run of the groundbreaking horror series!

On February 13, 1968, during the darkest days of the Vietnam conflict, the gates of hell opened wide, unleashing new and hungry life into the countless war-torn dead.

From the original '68 one-shot, to the first four-issue mini-series, the introduction and first appearance of the legendary "Jungle Jim" and beyond, this is the absolute '68 collection, offering up every red, dripping bit! The full series, the one-shots and the short backup stories are all here, in full, jaw-snapping, flesh-rending full color! Get "small" in your foxhole and keep your powder dry!

The hungry undead have risen in the Age of Aquarius...and there's not enough Napalm in the world!

An inspiring, thought-provoking guide and journal that helps kids discover their truest, happiest selves, from bestselling author and self-development coach Roxie Nafousi. Complete with engaging activities and plenty of space for writing!

"Both practical and approachable....Ideal for any young person needing a boost in confidence, motivation, or stress-management."--Kirkus Reviews

Are you ready to learn a new superpower?

Manifesting is a way of using your own mind to become the best version of yourself. It allows us to take a step back from the outside world and focus on how we can better approach the problems, stressors, and hurdles in our daily lives to create the best outcomes. Anyone can manifest, and through this comprehensive guide, inspirational speaker and self-development coach Roxie Nafousi teaches kids how with four simple steps

- Understand your feelings
- Grow your confidence
- Appreciate everything you have
- Set and reach your goals

Complete with writing prompts that ask readers to think deeply about their own experiences, activities to do both independently and with friends and family, and a daily journal section that helps readers put what they've learned into practice, this incredible handbook will give kids all the tools they need to manifest their best and most brilliant lives--one step at a time!

Step into a very special world of tiny beings called fidders or minute minders, who work alongside humans to help them navigate life's challenges!

This charmingly llustrated magical fantasy book for kids ages 7-11 offers important social emotional learning tools and an easy transition to chapter books.

Stevie and her dad are minute minders - tiny little beings who help humans and animals manage difficult situations. When someone is struggling with a decision, a minute minder helps them make the right choice. When a dog can't stop barking, a minute minder gets involved to work out what is wrong. But Stevie and her dad are new to the job, and while Stevie is doing her best to learn the rules and regulations, her dad seems intent on taking too many chances. There are two human kids who need their help though: a little girl who is struggling at home and a boy that is dealing with unwanted attention from the classroom bully. Stevie and her dad will need to work together to mend bridges and bring friends back together again.

A delightful fantasy adventure about the power of empathy, The Minute Minders highlights the importance of kindness and provides kids with valuable tools to find their way in life. Filled with lively illustrations throughout, this book is a perfect entry level read for 7-11 year olds.

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Portland & the Willamette Valley.

This latest edition uncovers Portland & the Willamette Valley's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from heading to the Dundee Hills to visit the scenic tasting room at Ambar Estate, to wandering 12 acres of perfectly manicured outdoor space at Portland Japanese Garden, and attending gallery openings at Last Thursday in the Alberta Arts District.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's PocketPortland & the Willamette Valley travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Portland & the Willamette Valley effortlessly
• Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
• Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Portland
• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiences
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Powell's City of Books, Forest Park, and Willamette Valley Wine Touring
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Covers: Portland - Downtown & Southwest Portland, Washington Park, Old Chinatown, Northwest Portland & Pearl District, Northeast & North Portland, Southeast Portland, Newberg & Dundee, Salem

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Portland & the Willamette Valley.

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to San Francisco.

This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from walking among local legends captured in larger-than-life murals along Calle 24, to exploring Castro's Rainbow Honor Walk with 68 sidewalk plaques celebrating LGBTQ+ icons, and witnessing jazz legends improvising live in extraordinary SFJAZZ collaborations.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket San Francisco travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate San Francisco effortlessly
• Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
• Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of San Francisco
• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiences
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Golden Gate Bridge, Exploratorium, and Coit Tower
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Covers: The Presidio, Marina & Fisherman's Wharf; Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa; Chinatown & North Beach; Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights; The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero; The Castro; The Haight & Hayes Valley; Golden Gate Park & the Avenues plus a day trip to Alcatraz

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket San Francisco.