We humans tend to get in our own way time and time again-whether it comes to not speaking up for ourselves, going back to bad romantic partners, dieting for the umpteenth try, or acting on any of a range of bad habits we just can't seem to shake. In Rewire, renowned psychotherapist Richard O'Connor, PhD, reveals exactly why our bad habits die so hard. We have two brains - one a thoughtful, conscious, deliberative self, and the other an automatic self...

With the help of her family, Sister Bear breaks her habit of biting her nails.

"Shahroo Izadi has a revolutionary message: treating yourself kindly is the only way to make changes that last. Self-compassion and self-understanding are the keys to transforming your life. Combining her own therapeutic style, personal experiences, and techniques learned from working in the field of substance abuse, she shares simple steps that strengthen your willpower like a muscle, allowing you to sustain your motivation and make lasting change...

Simple text and colorful illustrations designed to help a toddler give up his pacifier. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

"Sophie's nose has become huge! Her parents told her over and over not to pick her nose. She did it so much, that her finger has built a home inside Sophie's nose. It has a living room, a kitchen with a tasting menu..."--Publisher.

Schwartz and Gladding carefully outline their program, showing listeners how to identify negative brain impulses, channel them through the power of focused attention, and ultimately lead more fulfilling and empowered lives.

When he was almost fifty years old, Tomlinson weighed an astonishing and dangerous 460 pounds. He was at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and unable to climb a flight of stairs without having to catch his breath or travel on an airplane without buying two seats. Here he chronicles his lifelong battle with weight, hitting the road to meet other members of the plus-size tribe in an attempt to understand how, as a nation, we got to this...

"Natural Rest for Addiction is Scott Kiloby's book employing his unique perspective on recovering from addiction. Thoughts tell us that the present moment is lacking, and other thoughts lead us towards addictive substances and activities that provide only temporary relief from the uncomfortable emotions and sensations that we are trying to avoid. It stands to reason that if addiction is primarily a thinking problem, then more thinking won't help....