A fascinating book about our struggle to forgive—and how we can—from a renowned psychologist and award-winning author.Why do we harden our hearts, even against those we want to love? Why do we find it so hard to admit being wrong? Why are the worst grudges the ones we hold against ourselves? When we nurse our resentments, Robert Karen says, we are acting from an insecure aspect of the self that harbors unresolved pain from childhood. But we also have a forgiving se...

150 of the World's Funniest and Most Delightful Christmas CardsKaren Robert has spent the last several years tracking down the wonderful and wacky Christmas cards represented in this book—the best out of tens of thousands she has reviewed. Featuring everything from young couples in love, classic kids-'n'-dogs, and quirky workplace situations to every incarnation of Santa—fat, thin, young, old, canine—these cards will surprise you with their irrepressible creativity. Some are heartw...

Driving Terror tells the story of twenty-four Ford autoworkers in Argentina who were tortured and “disappeared” for their union activism in 1976, miraculously survived, and pursued a decades-long quest for truth and justice. In December 2018, more than four decades after their ordeal, the men won a historic human-rights case against a military commander and two retired Ford Argentina executives who were convicted of crimes against humanity.The book uses this David-and-Goli...

The tumultuous history of the attachment idea---and the pioneers who fought for it. Now in a fully expanded and updated 30th anniversary edition. Robert Karen's Becoming Attached tells the story of one of the great undertakings of modern psychology: the hundred-year quest to understand what children need and what constitutes good-enough parenting. A century ago, most childcare experts were clueless about love and its role in child development. Behaviorists warned against s...

The story of one of the most important and least-understood jobs in moviemaking-film editing-is here told by one of the wizards, Ralph Rosenblum, whose credentials include six Woody Allen films, as well as The Pawnbroker, The Producers, and Goodbye, Columbus. Rosenblum and journalist Robert Karen have written both a history of the profession and a personal account, a highly entertaining, instructive, and revelatory book that will make any reader a more aware movie-viewer....

Becoming Attached tells the story of the hundred-year quest to understand what children need and what constitutes good parenting. In this expanded and fully updated edition, psychotherapist and journalist Robert Karen chronicles the origin of a groundbreaking idea—attachment theory—and its impact on the fields of developmental psychology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis. Karen charts the historic course of attachment theory as it gained notoriety and support—and controversy. Do "se...

We are pleased to announce that The Blossoming of Women has been awarded:?2023 Foreword Indies Book Award Finalist ? Women's Studies?2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist ? Mind & Spirit?2024 Next Generation Indies Book Awards Finalist ? Two categories: Inspirational and Self-HelpUnlock a new purpose in your later years and embark on a journey of self-discovery with The Blossoming of Women. Learn how to overcom...

The infant daughter of wealthy Colombo socialites, Cat feels unloved and unwanted by her parents. Her nanny Seelawathie becomes the focus of her fierce attachment – friend, confidante, mother figure and only refuge. Seelawathie, young, beautiful and vulnerable, meets Cat’s uncle Rick and finds that love, like everything else in her life doesn’t come easy. In flouting the dictates of a rigid social divide, Seelawathie must brave society’s condemnation - and Cat, still a child, must bear wit...

Growing up, Ebony Morgan and her sister, Essence, were textbook twins. From their appearance, to the way they walked and talked, Ebony and her sister were indistinguishable. But as they got older, Essence emerged as the leader of the two and Ebony became less of a mirror image and more like a shadow. Now at college, Essence is no longer interested in 'twinning.' In fact, she wants nothing more than to put distance between her and Ebony. That desire leads Essence down a troubling path. Deva...

Presence in the Online World: A Contemplative Perspective and Practice Guide for Educators is an edited collection that addresses the question of how we can bring the insights of contemplative pedagogy into the space of online learning. While the digital space can be one of distraction and disconnection, contemplative pedagogy offers time-honored practices that focus on cultivating mindful presence, awareness, transformative growth, and deep connection. These practices can help le...

Many kids dream of being professional gymnasts, even from an early age. But they simply do not know what it really takes to get to that level. The elite gymnasts that they see participating in competitions may seem glamorous and may make the sport look easy. But success comes from a lot of hard work and intense training. This book explains many of the aspects of training and exercise that are needed to become good at gymnastics. A young person who uses this information to become stronger a...

"Unlock the Secret to a Sharper Mind and a Healthier Life with the 'Brain Diet Cookbook'! With mouthwatering recipes and expert guidance, this cookbook will revolutionize the way you eat and boost your brain health in just one meal.\ "- Transform your brain health with every bite, and experience improved memory, focus, and cognitive function in just 30 days!- Revitalize your mind and body with nutrient-dense meals that are easy to make and taste delicious.- Discover the conn...