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“An enjoyable read and an informative survey of Victorian sexual tastes and preoccupations . . . a rigorously balanced account of this complex subject.” —Victorian Secrets

An exciting factual romp through sexual desire, practices and deviance in the Victorian era. The Victorian Guide to Sex will reveal advice and ideas on sexuality from the late 19th century. Drawing on both satirical and real-life events from the period, it explores every facet of sexuality that the Victorians encountered.

Reproducing original advertisements and letters, with extracts taken from memoirs, legal cases, newspaper advice columns, and collections held in the Museum of London and the British Museum, this book reveals historical sexual proclivities.

“Riddell’s book lifts the veil on historic sexual attitudes to illuminate the secrets of our ancestors’ lives. Written with wry humour in a pastiche of Victorian style, the book is both entertaining and highly informative.” —Your Family Tree

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Do you want to connect with readers on a deeper level?

Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre?

Are you interested in creative self-development?

If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you.

This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories – but this book is really about helping you reach readers with your words – and move to the next level in your writing.

Because we all long to write boldly, without filters or fear.

To spin stories that capture the messy beauty of what it means to be human. Tales that lay bare the truth of living – darkness and all.

But something holds us back.

Whispers of “Who do you think you are?” and “You don’t have permission to write that.” Our own self-censorship and the judgment of others keep us from writing freely – and sometimes, from living fully.

But all great art taps into darkness, and your most compelling work emerges when you embrace your full humanity-both light and Shadow.

In Writing the Shadow, I’ll guide you on an intimate journey to explore the darkness and discover the gold lying hidden in its depths. Gold that may be the source of your best creative work in the years ahead.

The Shadow is calling. It’s time to turn your inner darkness into words.

What’s in the book?

Part 1 goes into the various ways you can tap into your Shadow. Since it lies in the unconscious, you cannot approach it directly. You need tools to help reveal it in different ways.

You will find ideas here – ranging from personality assessments and identifying Shadow personas to mining your own writing and exploring your true curiosity – as well as ways to protect yourself so you don’t get lost in the dark.

Part 2 explores how the Shadow manifests in various aspects of our lives. I discuss the creative wound and how it may still be holding you back in your writing life, as well as aspects of traditional and self-publishing, then expand into work and money, family and relationships, religion and culture, the physical body and aging, death and dying.

Part 3 explores ways that you can find the gold in your Shadow, and turn your inner darkness into words through self-acceptance, letting go of self-censorship, deepening character and theme in your work, and opening the doors to new parts of yourself.

While the book is designed to be read in order, you can also skip directly to the sections that resonate the most.

There are Resources and Questions at the end of every chapter that will help you reflect along the way. You can answer them in your own journal or use the Companion Workbook if you prefer to write in a more structured way.

The Shadow is calling. It’s time to turn your inner darkness into words.

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The new fostering memoir from the Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson

Six-year-old Amelie lives with her mother, Kelly, who suffers from bipolar disorder. After Kelly attempts to burn down their family house, it becomes clear that her daughter is in grave danger. Amelie is quickly taken into care.

When she arrives with foster carer Casey Watson, Amelie acts much younger than her age. Casey must get to the root of Amelie’s behaviour, while doing what she can to keep the family together.

Will Amelie ever find the safety of home?

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Dos personas cucú te explican que ir al psicólogo no es ninguna locura.

Desde su exitoso pódcast, ¿Puedo hablar!, Enrique Aparicio (Esnórquel) y Beatriz Cepeda (Perra de Satán) rompen tabúes y tratan con naturalidad cuestiones como la ansiedad, la depresión, los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria o la ideación suicida. El libro ¿Puedo hablar de mi salud mental! es el puente que quieren tender a todas las personas que intuyen que hay algo en su vida que falla, pero no se atreven a pedir ayuda. Su ejemplo, el de dos personas para las que la terapia ha sido fundamental, puede servir de impulso para quienes saben que deben arreglar algo en su cabeza, aunque no sepan bien lo que es.

«Durante mucho tiempo creí que el sufrimiento era intrínseco a la vida, una consecuencia natural de hacerse mayor. En terapia empecé a deshacer el precario castillo de naipes sobre el que había construido mi visión del mundo: descubrí que ser gay y gordo no solo eran dos simpáticas circunstancias, sino partes de mi identidad que me habían expuesto a una serie de violencias que me condicionaban. La ayuda profesional me dado herramientas fundamentales. Por eso quiero que, si crees que la necesitas, acudas a ella cuanto antes».
Enrique Aparicio, Esnórquel

«Cuando empecé a engordar mi vida cambió por completo. Pasé de ser una niña sin problemas a una con un problema muy gordo. Nuestra sociedad hace creer a las niñas que engordar es algo muy grave contra lo que deben luchar. Cuando iba al médico y me quejaba de los nervios, ya que no sabía lo que era la ansiedad, le explicaba que sufría ataques, doloresde cabeza muy frecuentes y otros síntomas. La única respuesta que recibía era: Tienes que adelgazar, haz deporte y come menos. Acabé desarrollando un trastorno de la conducta alimentaria. Si he contado mi historia y he escrito este libro es para ponérselo más fácil a otras personas».
Beatriz Cepeda, Perra de Satán

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Mental Wealth is a state of being. Creating an abundance of wealth emotionally, psychologically and healthily in mind. Achieving a life of meaning and purpose.

Designing the life that we want, and continuously building on our self-care and self-worth. Ensuring we maintain a daily routine and habits that build a mentally rich mindset.

It is in what we deposit into our mental wealth bank on a regular basis that allows us to create an abundance of tools such as resilience, wisdom, strength and understanding of self that we can draw from if needed when life gets tough, as it quite often does.

‘Happiness can not be pursued; it must ensue.’ – Viktor Frankl

Featuring Authors

Emma Weaver, Chet Hirani, Geraldine Mc Grath, Rosey Keaney, Sinead Welsh, Sharon Mc Nulty, Trevor Verner

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Are you looking to take care of your daily mental health to boost positive thinking? Then we got you covered, Our Brand-new ‘Positive Mental Health Journal’ is perfect for those looking to take care of their everyday wellness. This tracker can be used to record daily moods and emotions. Keeping track of your daily routine can help you track your feelings and emotions which can help make you become more calm and relaxed.

An easy journal to track hours slept, daily mood, stress & energy levels, and an everyday goal & meal tracker. Daily Prompts towrite about Things you are grateful for, Daily Focus & How you feel, Positive affirmations is perfect for looking at the positives & tracking triggers for negative emotions, if any, for self-reflection. This tracker is easy to fill as it comes with specific prompts so that you never have to stress about journaling.

It has 105 Daily Mental Health Trackers that can help keep your mental health in check for more than 3 months. It also has a quick mood checker at the beginning to see & reflect on the overall mood for the day on a monthly basis to find a better & effective solution.

Specifications:

• 7” X 10” in Compact Size.
• Beautiful Premium Glossy Cover.
• 108 Pages, with 105 Trackers for more than 3 months.
• Perfect Gift for those looking to take care of Daily Wellness.

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She’s skinny, white, and blond. She’s Barbie-an icon of femininity to generations of American girls. She’s also multiethnic and straight-or so says Mattel, Barbie’s manufacturer. But, as Barbie’s Queer Accessories demonstrates, many girls do things with Barbie never seen in any commercial. Erica Rand looks at the corporate marketing strategies used to create Barbie’s versatile (She’s a rapper! She’s an astronaut! She’s a bride!) but nonetheless premolded and still predominantly white image. Rand weighs the values Mattel seeks to embody in Barbie-evident, for example, in her improbably thin waist and her heterosexual partner-against the naked, dyked out, transgendered, and trashed versions favored by many juvenile owners and adult collectors of the doll.
Rand begins by focusing on the production and marketing of Barbie, starting in 1959, including Mattel’s numerous tie-ins and spin-offs. These variations, which include the much-promoted multiethnic Barbies and the controversial Earring Magic Ken, helped make the doll one of the most profitable toys on the market. In lively chapters based on extensive interviews, the author discusses adult testimony from both Barbie “survivors” and enthusiasts and explores how memories of the doll fit into women’s lives. Finally, Rand looks at cultural reappropriations of Barbie by artists, collectors, and especially lesbians and gay men, and considers resistance to Barbie as a form of social and political activism.
Illustrated with photographs of various interpretations and alterations of Barbie, this book encompasses both Barbie glorification and abjection as it testifies to the irrefutably compelling qualities of this bestselling toy. Anyone who has played with Barbie-or, more importantly, thought or worried about playing with Barbie-will find this book fascinating.

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Are you looking for a science-based, self-help workbook which gives you everything you need to retake control of your mind, and create your own path to freedom and the life you deserve?

The proven methods in this book have empowered me and many thousands of teenagers to,

• Use multiple intervention techniques to become the boss of you own mind.
• Recognize and break through the cycle of Obsession, Anxiety, Compulsion, Relief – and back to Obsession.
• Master your Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
• Find your Superpower and become an unstoppable force in defeating your OCD!

And much more…

Writing this workbook, I was able to explore my own OCD while revisiting some of the tools and techniques that really worked for me. I made the decision to help others reach their goals of breaking free from OCD so that they too, could achieve success.

The worksheets and exercise you’ll use are based on the most effective self-help techniques from,

• CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD
• ERP – Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
• MBCT – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably experienced the stressful cycle of thoughts, emotions, actions, and rituals that can penetrate almost every facet of our lives. I’d like you to know that you’re not alone. Even Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and David Beckham had their OCD struggles.

If you’re ready to take on OCD like the champ you are, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

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• Are you ready to channel your inner superhero?
• Are you looking for an action-packed toolset to control anxiety and drive out unpleasant thoughts?

In “OCD Heroes: The Action-Packed Workbook for Super Teens!” embark on a transformational journey that equips you to confront OCD head on. Are you being held captive by intrusive thoughts? Do you feel helpless as a result of your obsessive behaviors? This workbook is your one-stop resource for breaking free and writing your own success story.
In “OCD Heroes,” you will discover:

• 25 Engaging Activities: Immerse yourself in interactive activities created specifically for adolescents to face obsessions, combat compulsions, and deal with anxiety.
• Real-Life Insights: Learn about the struggles and victories of common people who have overcome OCD, providing realistic motivation for your path.
• Individualized Strategies: Create your own coping phrases, track your development, and confront your anxieties through advised activities.
• Exposure Therapy: Face situations that make you anxious with courage using the Excessive Exposure Exercise to build your strength.
• Supportive Framework: Establish a Family Pact, communicate with family members, and build a network of strength and understanding.

Utilize your potential, change your story, and succeed with “OCD Heroes.” It’s time to take control of your own destiny. Start your exciting journey right away by Buying this book!

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Powerful sentence notebook
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A detailed book with key steps to overcoming gambling addiction and ways to push you through gambling addiction recovery. Providing knowledge and counseling on gambling and gambling addicts psychology.

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If you’re feeling the overwhelm of a busy life, finding it hard to stay healthy and a challenge to maintain some balance, then finding your breath could be the prescription you need.

Join Gus on his fascinating and entertaining journey to heal himself by reconnecting with his breath, bringing his body, mind and soul back into balance.

This fun scientific narrative looks at how we can all improve our everyday breathing to unlock more energy, reduce our stress and live fuller lives.

Gus has a foot in the academic and artistic worlds and has always worked in high-stress environments. After over a decade in professional kitchens, he went from the frying pan into the fire when he was elected one of the first Greens on Bristol City Council.

Despite loving the gym and good food, his health declined over the years. Battling along on very little sleep, and relying on alcohol to bring the quiet at the end of the day was a recipe for disaster. After suffering two breakdowns and severe depression Gus embarked on a quest to discover what made him feel happiest within himself, and by doing so, discovered the key was in his breath.

Illustrations by the author.

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Ready to Overcome Challenges, Unleash Your Strategic Thinking, and Build Strong Relationships? Master the Art of Problem-solving and Unlock Your True Potential With This Comprehensive Guide!

Are you struggling to overcome challenges and find effective solutions?

Do you want to enhance your strategic thinking and approach problems with confidence?

Are you looking to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively to tackle tough problems?

Imagine a life where challenges are no longer roadblocks but opportunities for growth and success. In “The 4 Pillars of Problem-Solving”, author Patrik Ian Meyer presents a comprehensive guide to transforming your problem-solving abilities.

Meyer shares 169 techniques and hacks that will empower you to solve any challenge with strategic thinking, creative solutions, and collaborative relationships.

Whether you’re facing personal or professional obstacles, this book equips you with the tools and strategies to overcome limitations and achieve extraordinary results. Learn practical advice that will revolutionize your problem-solving approach.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Gain Effective Problem-Solving Techniques: Discover 169 techniques, tips, and strategies that will equip you with a wide range of problem-solving tools. From defining and analyzing problems to strategizing and evaluating solutions, this book provides a comprehensive toolkit to approach any challenge with confidence.
• Develop Strategic Thinking Skills: Learn how to think strategically and analyze problems from multiple angles. By honing your strategic thinking abilities, you’ll be able to identify underlying causes, consider long-term implications, and make informed decisions that lead to optimal solutions.
• Foster Creativity for Innovative Solutions: Unlock your creative potential and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. This book introduces techniques that stimulate creativity, break through mental barriers, and encourage outside-the-box thinking. Embrace your creative side and discover new perspectives that drive breakthrough solutions.
• Build Strong Relationships and Collaboration: Understand the importance of building relationships and collaboration in problem-solving. Learn effective communication and interpersonal skills that foster productive relationships with others. By leveraging the power of collaboration, you’ll tap into diverse perspectives and collective intelligence to find innovative solutions.
• Tackle Tough Problems with Confidence: Develop the resilience and determination to tackle tough problems head-on. Overcome challenges such as lack of clarity, biases, assumptions, and limited resources by applying techniques and strategies provided in this book. Gain the confidence to navigate complex problem-solving situations and overcome obstacles along the way.
• Achieve Results in Various Aspects of Life: Apply the problem-solving principles and techniques learned in this book to various aspects of your personal and professional life. Whether you’re facing challenges in business, education, science, technology, medicine, or law, the principles and strategies in this book are applicable and adaptable to diverse fields.

And so much more!

With “The 4 Pillars of Problem-Solving”, you can say goodbye to the frustrations of being stuck in a problem-solving rut. Let go of doubts and envision a future where you confidently navigate complex problems, build meaningful relationships, and achieve remarkable results!

Are you ready to become a master problem solver? Get your copy today and embark on a transformative journey that will unlock your full problem-solving potential!

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