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A pivotal conversation between Daniel Freeman and his mother, Johnnie, at the age of eighteen sets the stage for a life-altering journey. This moment reveals significant truths that reshape Daniel's understanding of himself and his future. The narrative explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the impact of revelations on personal growth and choices.

Magic has never caused problems for Zane Grimm. Except for that time he shorted out the power grid. Or the time he got cursed. Or that time he accidentally unleashed an ancient, unknowable evil. Okay, so maybe there were a few problems.After joining the local Mage's Guild, Zane wants to use his powers to help people. To protect them from the magic and monsters they're powerless to stop. Zane is eager to prove that he has what it takes.And he's going to get his chance.When his home is attacked, and a powerful artifact stolen, Zane is faced with a problem only he can solve. An enemy from his past only he can defeat.With the help of his friends, Zane has just three days to find the thief, and stop the return of one of the most powerful yokai the world has ever seen.Will Zane succeed? Or will his greatest failure cost him the ultimate price?

With over forty years since its original printing, and over 30,000 copies sold, this bestselling guide still remains a trusted and much-consulted reference for those interested in identifying, foraging and growing wild plants for food and medicine. Now Some Useful Wild Plants is back in print for a new generation of foragers and herbalists. Some Useful Wild Plants contains sections on useful herbs, trees, berries and seaweeds, as well as commentary on avoiding poisonous species. Pick the young tender leaves of orach, salsify and miner's lettuce for a delicious and vitamin-rich spring salad or stir-fry. Concoct a cherry bark and licorice fern syrup to soothe a sore throat. Repel insects naturally using sage oil or vanilla leaf. From alder to yarrow, each featured plant has useful descriptors for identification and details on how to harvest, as well as how the plant is traditionally used for medicine by First Nations, pioneers and contemporary herbalists. Clear line drawings are provided to assist foragers in accurate identification. Directions are included for the preparation of ointments, salves, poultices, compresses and tinctures. Dan Jason also addresses sustainability when foraging to ensure that harvesting supports the continuous growth of the plant and the natural environment.

Mild to moderate paranoia and mistrust of others are increasingly common, affecting 20 to 30 percent of people in the UK. This self-help guide addresses the challenges of living with unfounded suspicions, offering practical strategies to manage and cope with these debilitating thoughts. By exploring the nature of paranoia and providing actionable advice, the book aims to help readers regain control over their lives and improve their mental well-being.

This book shows exactly how to combat worry and anxiety with helpful guidance on controlling it and how to move on from worrying to problem solving. There's also specific techniques to make worries and anxious thoughts less powerful.

Contents: Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Committing to happiness Chapter 3: Getting the basics in place: improving your diet and sleep Chapter 4: Activities for happiness Chapter 5: Calming negative thoughts Chapter 6: Increasing positive thoughts Chapter 7: Relaxing your body and mind Chapter 8: Relationships Chapter 9: Happiness at work Chapter 10: Underlying problems: common psychological issues that fuel unhappiness Chapter 11: Becoming happier and staying happier. Daniel Freeman is one of the UK's leading clinical psychologists. He is a Professor of Clinical Psychology, a Medical Research Council (MRC) Senior Clinical Fellow, and a British Psychological Society Fellow, in the Department of Psychiatry at Oxford University. Jason Freeman is a writer and editor in the areas of popular psychology and self-help.

Are we born with our fears or do we learn them? Why do our fears persist? What purpose does anxiety serve? In this Very Short Introduction we discover what anxiety is, what causes it, and how it can be treated. Looking at six major anxiety disorders, the authors introduce us to this most ubiquitous and essential of emotions.

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