At some point in our lives almost all of us suffer loss and grief. Will we stuff our emotions? Develop physical symptoms? Act out in ways we regret? Or will we perhaps turn to a kind friend, a professional caregiver, or a researcher knowledgeable about our soul at a time like this? Helen Elaine is all three of these in Artichoke Heart, which is about the alchemy of transformation in practical terms. She is believable because she writes with the down-home voice of the kind neighbor who happens to be very caring and wise. She pulls from her own experience of loss and grief, her professional training and research, and her healing work as a guide for others. If your heart is hurting, you just might find some solid guidance in these pages.

This exceptionally well-produced volume gives students exactly what they need to make the most of the time they spend on their education. Author George H. Glade has compiled a variety of essential, effective, and easily implemented techniques students can use to learn well, stay healthy, and keep their personal relationships intact. With its eye-pleasing format, reader-friendly language, and ingenious ideas, Balancing School and Life and Succeeding at Both is an invaluable asset for everyone facing the challenge of academia.

A Chair Full of Heart is an eye-catching new book that shares an intimate glimpse of a daughter's relationship with her mother. Using the spare beauty of poetic verse, author Vicky Cavin tells her simple but touching story in just a few lines. With well-chosen words, complemented by the stunning watercolor illustrations of artist Sally Simmer, Cavin reveals the power of their special bond. Charming without being cloying, A Chair Full of Heart will please the senses and feed the soul, a rare combination.

Cookbook of the Year offers 52 weeks of appetizing answers to that never-ending question-what to fix for dinner? Author Don Collins has revised the hectic and health-conscious lifestyle of the nineties and beyond. The result is a meal-planning guide that does everything for the cook except turn on the stove. Creative and complete meals, weekly shopping lists, easy to follow recipes, time-saving tips, nutritious and delicious dinners-all this and more awaits the tired and uninspired cook in Cookbook of the Year. It promises to be a welcome addition to kitchen libraries everywhere.

Jacque C. Rigg was a vibrant, involved community activist when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis-an incurable disease. She was treated with chemotherapy to slow its progress, at the cost of wrecking her immune system and poisoning every cell in her body. Turning her back on traditional medicine, Jacque decided to fight the disease on her own terms. Curing The Incurable tells the fascinating story of her courageous journey, one that spanned a dozen years. Guided by a common sense, a stubborn nature, and a decision to follow a natural, proactive path, Jacque finally discovered a combination of diet, supplements, and mind power that eradicated the M.S. symptoms and allowed her to, once again, lead a healthy active life. Jacque wrote Curing The Incurable to encourage others who suffer from any "incurable" disease to find their way back to optimum health. Essential information on food and nutrition, along with a comprehensive resource guide and healthful recipes, will save readers precious time in their search to overcome disease. Most valuable of all is the fundamental message Jacque shares: There is no ONE way to long-lasting good health; each person can and must chart their own course.

Despite its seemingly normal, businesslike title, The Executive AlLey-Evolution of the Woman Executive is a surprising book-on many levels-and will no doubt shake things up within the workplace. Author Linda Wheeler takes the gloves off as she exposes the devious and duplicitous behavior many women feel they must resort to if they are to win a spot in "the executive alley." Although some of the tales Wheeler tells are shocking, this is not just a juicy tell-all book. Instead, it is an intelligent guide filled with inside information and specific strategies for women who want to compete with dignity and lead with vision. The Executive Alley is just the first in what promises to be a thrilling trilogy.

Americans are in the middle of an obesity epidemic. By contrast, the French eat wonderful creams, cheeses, and baguettes-the very fats and carbohydrates we've been told to avoid. Remarkably, these sumptuous foods produce a nation of thin people (with an 8% obesity rate) who live longer than us and don't have our heart problems. In THE FAT FALLACY, Dr. Clower makes a basic point-the same diet that keeps them thin and healthy can work for us as well. Dr. Clower shows us that by trading in high quantity for high quality foods-no pills, surgery, or deprivation-we can lose weight while also losing the guilt and fear associated with rich foods so we can get back to enjoying the sensual pleasure of eating well.

Freedom from Work is not a book for recent lottery winners but a guide for everyday people who want to love the work they do. Author Jack Fecker shows readers how to examine their priorities and attitudes toward work and then guide them toward discovering the kind of work that will feed their soul. Fecker knows of what he speaks, his own work experiences having run the gamut from corporate CEO to nightclub owner to painter. The wisdom he has learned from both his successes and failures is shared in short, easily digestible chapters that invite reflection and inspire action.

THE JOURNEY tells a fictional but all-too-familiar tale of a busy executive who, though disillusioned by the pressures of his fast-track life, feels powerless to fix the resulting problems. Then a chance conversation with a stranger opens his eyes to how he can choose to bring about long-term, positive change. Well-written and believable, with its message rooted in sound and simple principles, THE JOURNEY offers practical and invaluable guidance on building beneficial relationships and living a healthy, balanced life.

JOURNEY INTO WHOLENESS-A Map For Living Life Fully offers a unique and revealing roadmap for exploring one's untapped inner resources. Authors Annaliese Kohinoor-Hagan and Ariana Khent have combined knowledge and insights gained from their independent careers in education and social services as well as from personal studies in philosophy and psychology. The result is a thoughtful, enlightening, and pragmatic approach to finding one's true path to lasting fulfillment and joy. Filled with stories, reflections, exercises, and more, the variety and wisdom found in JOURNEY INTO WHOLENESS keeps readers interested and involved throughout.

Besides containing delicious (and award-winning) recipes, KEEPSAKE RECIPES AND FASCINATING FOOD FACTSbrims with valuable kitchen tips that every cook should know. These hints, born out of the wood-stove era that the author was born into, still serve the microwave kitchens of today. Do you know, for example: How many cups of stuffing to plan for a 12-pound turkey? Or how to tell the difference between a male eggplant, which has fewer seeds, and a female eggplant? How to keep your potatoes from sprouting? Or why you don't add tomatoes or salt to dried beans until after they are cooked? Each section begins with such a wealth of information about the topic that you will find yourself saying things like, "So that's why, or I didn't know that, or no wonder mine never came out right." It's a delightful, delicious read and the answer to questions you didn't even know to ask. Irene Buckman is a treasure, and so is her book.

THE MILLION DOLLAR MINDSET is about more than just making money. It is a philosophy that promotes balance in every area of life. Written by a professional business consultant and personal coach, author Cathy Kato shows readers how to take their lives to the next level. Packed with techniques showing how to succeed in any economy, to build loving relationships even during difficult times, to choose a life that is emotionally as well as financially rewarding, this guide is written for men and women, young and old, entrepreneurs and professionals-for anyone who wants to rise up from difficult circumstances to reach heights never imagined.

Nine Letters To A Dead Man. Before Being Found By Love Again retells the universal story of man and woman, love and loss, death and rebirth, in a new and powerful voice. That voice belongs to Mar Sulaika Ochs, a talented and thoughtful writer who shares an achingly beautiful chronicle of her journey through these difficult milestones through letters written to her dead husband. Like so many who lose a loved one too soon, she cannot, nor does she want to, envision her future. And yet she somehow moves forward into that unknown place, eventually finding comfort and renewal within herself.

In this book of advice for parents of teens, author Diana Haskins helps parents transition from caregiver to coach. With the help of 7 clear and concise steps, parents learn how to positively answer the unspoken needs of their teenagers while strengthening the lines of communication and enhancing respect between parents and teens. A parent herself as well as an exchange student host, Diana's methods have been time-tested on her own family and validated through numerous coaching workshops she has successfully conducted.

PEP-The Seven P's to Positively Enhance Performance by Rich Ruffalo is a refreshing new entry in the self-help genre. Ruffalo is a multi-talented person: a world-class athlete, motivational speaker, and nationally acclaimed teacher and coach whose many accomplishments came only after he went blind. PEP is the story of his descent into despair over losing his eyesight and his ultimate rise to new heights. A powerful storyteller and true role model, Ruffalo shares his insights on the seven P's that changed his life and shows how they can help anyone achieve the same results.

Wisdom and beauty come together with dazzling results in The Rainbow Tiger, the new children's book that tells the tale of a tiger who wishes to be something she is not. A modern-day Aesop, author Gayle Nordholm weaves an eloquent yet simple story that illustrates the importance of appreciating one's own self rather than envying others. Artist Jennifer Frohwerk captures the mystery and magic of the fable, with watercolors that cause the reader to linger and enjoy both word and picture. With its clever story line and visual appeal, as well as a page of fascinating "Tiger Facts," this book entertains on many levels, making it a joy to read for both children and adults.

Thai cooking, which enjoys great popularity in the U.S., has never been more appetizing than it is in Thai Cuisine at its Best. Josie Wannarachue has succeeded in making the Thai's exotic and delicious dishes both easy to prepare and beautiful to behold. The book itself is an artistic masterpiece, with fabulous photographs and an elegantly austere quality. Directions for preparation are brief and succinct and wine recommendations accompany most recipes. This is one ethnic cookbook that will appeal to a broad audience because of its beauty, simplicity, and fine food.

Each and every day offers something special to be seen, heard or felt. Inspired by nature and its beauty, Scott Behrens loves to put down on paper his thoughts about what he sees every day. There is also something special about every one of us, boys and girls, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. It is Scott's hope and desire these rhyming thoughts will move those who read them in a positive way. Enjoy the World!