Laura Smith Books

More and more people are finding out that it's possible to make money doing what you love, and it seems like new businesses are a dime a dozen. You can have the perfect product and most unique storefront, but if your audience isn't aware of your business, then you'll never get it off the ground. Just as important as your skills and craftsmanship is your ability to market them.There's no need to go through it alone, as Laura Smith has compiled the key steps you need to take to build a business that won't just thrive in the present, but continue upleveling in the future

Manage OCD and live a better life, thanks to this friendly Dummies guide People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. You’re not alone—there are millions of people out there who understand what you’re going through, and OCD For Dummies does, too. Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder and get the help you need with this book. Discover what causes OCD and learn how identify the symptoms and early warning signs Learn about the latest medications, treatments, and resources available to help manage OCD symptoms Differentiate between OCD and related disorders so you can get the right help Help a loved one who suffers from OCD and get tips on how you can be supportive If you or someone you know has symptoms of OCD or has received a recent diagnosis, this book will gently guide you through building the skills and awareness that will let you live life to its fullest.

In this friendly, cheerful, no-nonsense guide, leading clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot give you the straight talk on what you face and proven, practical advice on how to punch back and win. Showing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you have. Armed in this way, you can take firmer steps toward the lifestyle changes--as well as therapy or medication--that will put you back in control

Drawing on the avant-garde movements of both Expressionism and Surrealism, the women of Abstract Expressionism redefined artistic practice as an immersive arena for action, process and consciousness. Their paintings were regarded not as images but as events. Although the movement officially began in mid-century USA, it quickly - through myriad means - spread around the world and became a catalyst for redefining ideas around aesthetics, poetry, philosophy and politics. This new publication, accompanying a major European touring exhibition, will include works by 40 artists from across the globe, from well-known practitioners such as Carmen Herrera, Etel Adnan, Sandra Blow and Helen Frankenthaler, to lesser-known names from countries such as Australia, China, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, Mozambique, Romania and Venezuela: women who took up the ideas and methodologies of the movement but endowed them with specific cultural and subjective dimensions. The catalaogue will include essays by Christian Levett, Joan Marter, Agustin Perez Rubio and Elizabeth Smith, as well as full colour illustrations of all the works.

Laura's daddy told her that, if anything seemed too good to be true, it probably is. When she met and married Walter, she found him to be not only an attractive husband but also a good provider and a father for her son. Walter was active in the church and youth groups. He loved music, and everyone liked him. Laura felt truly blessed. Little did she know that, in five short years, all those dreams would turn to nightmares. It is still difficult for her to realize how much pain and suffering one man could cause to so many. The boys, the children, and Laura will never be the same. They are scarred forever. They deal with it. But they don't want anyone else to have to deal with it. That is why they have put their story in writing to warn you that there are pied pipers in this world. They are good at what they do. That is why they can fool so many trusting souls. The one thing Laura would change is that she would ask questions when things don't make sense. She advises you to ask questions. If you don't, she says that everyone loses.

This book includes a variety of proven methods to manage ADHD symptoms naturally and will give parents a comprehensive idea of what ADHD is, and how you can deal with children who suffer from it

The essay explores the interplay of sound and image in Fassbinder's "Die Ehe der Maria Braun," highlighting its representation of public versus private life during the Wirtschaftswunder era. It discusses how this collision serves as a distancing technique, prompting viewers to reflect on the consequences of neglecting political realities. Key elements analyzed include the film's credits, radio broadcasts of Konrad Adenauer's speeches, Oswald's piano music, and the final radio segment about the 1954 World Cup, showcasing Fassbinder's artistic manipulation to convey deeper societal messages.

The play features a blend of comedic and serious elements, contributing to its universal appeal. While it contains humor that resonates with diverse audiences, some aspects are specific to Northeast Brazilian culture. Central to the narrative is a profound message that transcends cultural boundaries, requiring an engaging and entertaining approach for the audience to fully grasp it. The comedic elements serve not merely as a distraction but as a vital part of conveying the underlying moral, enhancing the overall impact of the work.