Clinicians and caregivers face high risks of burnout, stress, and emotional fatigue from the demands of giving care to those in need over time. Mindfulness-based interventions can promote self-care and reduce caregiver burden. Mindful Self-Care for Clinicians and Caregivers (MSCC) offers participants the opportunity to access the privileges of caregiving and to enhance resilience and well-being.This practical, evidence-based guide supports facilitators of groups focused on Mindful Self-Car...

A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex issues surrounding energy generation and use, this one-of-a-kind resource clarifies everything from the basic structure of the industry to the potential—and risks—of new technologies.Energy is a critical public concern in the 21st century, spurring demand for reliable, easy-to-understand information on subjects as varied as the drivers of prices, the potential for new technologies, the implications of a more ...

For half a century René Girard’s theories of mimetic desire and scapegoating have captivated the imagination of thinkers and doers in many fields as an incisive look into the human condition, particularly the roots of violence. In a 1993 interview with Rebecca Adams, he highlighted the positive dimensions of mimetic phenomena without expanding on what they might be. Now, two decades later, this groundbreaking book systematically explores the positive side of mimetic theory in the context o...

A very unusual collection of intriguing tales all of which involve the 'paranormal'. From the famous Dickens story 'The Signalman' to the terrifying Poe story of 'The Black Cat' which seeks to gain revenge for the death of one of her kittens, from two werewolf stories, 'Sredni Vashtar' and 'The Werewolf' to Edgar Wallace's gripping 'The Man of the Night'. Wilkie Collins and M.R. James completes this star-studded cast of authors who have contributed to these weird and wonderful stories of t...

More Than A Convenient Marriage? – Dani CollinsAfter years of disguising her pain, heiress Adara Vozaras has reached breaking point. Her marriage, once held together by passion, has become nothing more than a convenience. But rich and powerful Gideon Vozaras can't afford public scrutiny from a divorce. And he knows how to fight dirty to keep what's his...Branded By A Callahan – Tina LeonardMarriage isn't in Dante Callahan's plans. B...

"The Haunted House" is a unique collaboration between some of the finest writers of the 19th century. Curated by Charles Dickens, these authors give voice to an eclectic group of characters, each of whom occupies a room in a haunted house. At the height of the festive season, they gather by the fireside to share their supernatural experiences...

Dakota DaddyThe last obstacle entrepreneur Jared Dalton needed between him and a fifteen–million–dollar bet was a woman with a grudge. He knew their past affair was the reason Megan Sorenson refused to sell him her ranch. Determined to get back into her good graces, Jared sought Megan out…and discovered her son. Their son...Montana MistressStruggling hotel owner Laurel Tolson had had enough of wealthy, arrogant men. But then tycoon ...

Texas Tycoon's Christmas FiancéeDallas tycoon Nick Rafford had to get his black–sheepbrother's baby back into the family fold. But the child'sbeautiful guardian was resistant to his initial offers. Nickknew she was not immune to his charms, yet seductionwould only get him so far…Texas–Sized TemptationThe Santerre and Benton families had been feuding forgenerations. Yet here was Caitlin Santerre, asking nicelyfor the la...

Santiago's Love Child — Kim LawrenceSantiago Morais is strong, proud and fiercely passionate — everything that Lily's treacherous husband wasn't. It's in Santiago's arms that Lily finds herself awakened — she's not the frigid woman she believed herself to be. But a shocking discovery convinces Santiago that Lily has betrayed him and he sends her away, not realising that he is the father of her unborn child. Will Lily face motherhood alone?His Unknow...

Passion, Purity and the PrincePrince Alaric of Ruvingia is as wild and untamed as the remote kingdom he rules. Then prim, bespectacled archivist Tamsin Connors uncovers a shocking state secret. Now Tamsin has Alaric's undivided attention...and she is quickly promoted to His Majesty's mistress!Prince of ScandalRaul, Prince of Maritz, is furious that an archaic law is forcing him to wed. But scandal and unrest has dogged this prince f...

Jemima's SecretAlejandro Navarro Vasquez, the Conde Olivares, has long desired vengeance… His wife betrayed him. Alejandro's opportunity for justice comes when his private detective pinpoints Jemima's whereabouts…and delivers the news of her two–year–old son!Flora's DefianceAngelo van Zaal is shocked when proud redhead Flora Bennett says 'no' to his plans. Flora is determined to adopt her baby niece, despite Angelo's assumption that he will have guardianship. There ...

The Perfect SinnerBrilliant, arrogant and ruthlessly ambitious, Max Crighton is an unfaithful husband and a cold, distant father. When he goes to Jamaica to search for his uncle, it's mostly to escape his latest lover's furious husband.His long–suffering wife, Maddy, makes the decision to move on. Then a savage mugging leaves Max near death. As he struggles to recover, Max realises that there are deeper wounds to be healed – and that living without Maddy is worse than not l...