Bestselling author, psychologist, and relationship coach Melanie Joy shares the principles and tools that can make any relationship, from personal to professional, healthier and more resilient.Relationships are complicated. Yet it's an unfortunate reality that while most of us have to learn complex geometry that we'll probably never use, we don't get a single formal lesson in how to relate to others. In this one-stop guide, psychologist Melanie Joy reveals the common psychological ...

A grandfather's death inspires his grandchildren to create a book of wishes in this sensitive portrayal of dealing with the loss of a loved one. When Anna and her little brother Joey hear the sad news about their Poppy's death, they begin to think about what they would do if they could have one more day with him. They smile thinking about Poppy's crazy birthday hat, giggle at the silly songs Poppy used to plunk out on the piano, and laugh out loud at the weekly chicken-soup game they playe...

No more diets, guilt, or shame. Instead—a step-by-step process of self-discovery to heal your relationship with food and your body.The Cherry Pie Paradox will help you:Leave the self-critic behind; instead, engage your curiosity and your inner coach.Uncover and let go of the old stories, hidden beliefs, and toxic messages that have undermined your confidence and perseverance.Sharpen your taste buds and your attention, so you can savor the foods you love without feeling the need to overeat....

"An absorbing examination of why humans feel affection and compassion for certain animals but are callous to the suffering of others." — Publishers WeeklyWhy We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it d...

The award-winning author helps you build relational literacy by giving you the principles and tools to understand and practice healthy ways of relating.Relationships are complicated. Yet it's an unfortunate reality that while most of us have to learn complex geometry that we'll probably never use, we don't get a single formal lesson in how to relate to others. In this comprehensive guidebook, Joy reveals the common psychological dynamics that underlie all kinds of r...

Harvard-educated psychologist and bestselling author Melanie Joy exposes the psychology that underlies all forms of oppression and abuse and the belief system that gives rise to this psychology-which she calls powerarchy.As a prominent vegan activist, Dr. Melanie Joy had long been puzzled that people would become aware of one or more forms of oppression only to stay mired in many others, never seeing the similarities. In this book she identifies, for the first time, the psychologic...

An Introduction to CarnismWhy We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others. Carnism causes extensive animal suffering and global injustice, and it drives us to act against our own interests and the interests of others without fully realizing what we are doing. Becoming aware of what ...

UNLEASH YOUR INNER GODDESS AND BECOME UNSTOPPABLE IN LOVE!In The Ladies Playbook: How to Get Your Way with a Man, Melanie Joy Vertalino delivers a captivating, no-nonsense guide for women who are ready to embrace their power, elevate their dating game, and create the extraordinary love life they've always craved. This isn't about mind games-it's about transforming into the magnetic, high-value woman who effortlessly draws men in, commands respect, and leav...

UNLEASH YOUR INNER GODDESS AND BECOME UNSTOPPABLE IN LOVE!In The Ladies Playbook: How to Get Your Way with a Man, Melanie Joy Vertalino delivers a captivating, no-nonsense guide for women who are ready to embrace their power, elevate their dating game, and create the extraordinary love life they've always craved. This isn’t about mind games—it’s about transforming into the magnetic, high-value woman who effortlessly draws men in, commands respect, and leav...

Fairy Princess Aleanna is an adventurous young fairy. Her sister Koralee is far more cautious. Together, they travel from the safety of their home, deep in a New Zealand native forest, to the beach. There, they enjoy swimming and riding the waves for a while. One last swim by Aleanna reveals a dolphin in peril. She uses some of her special fairy magic to try to save him. Aleanna does not realize that she may pay the ultimate price for this act of selflessness.

From Heart Scare to Healing: A Journey That Could Change YoursWhen doctors warned Melanie of a life-altering heart condition, she refused to accept a future limited by fear and medication. Through functional medicine, natural healing techniques, and alternative therapies, she not only reversed her condition—she reclaimed her life.In A Natural Path to Wellness, Melanie shares the powerful principles that took her from sickness to vibrant health. Ins...

Cut back on waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and live more sustainably with these 100 (almost) zero**-**waste tipsIn a perfect world, we would all be able to fit a year’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us, doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible.But even if you can’t be perfectly zero waste, you can still have a profound impact on our environment, climate, and health by making some simple changes to...