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  image from Julia Aziz blog A recent blog post of  Julia Aziz, author of  Lessons of Labor ,  may resonate with many:  When it’s all too much, and self-care isn’t cutting it | Julia Aziz, LCSW-S, OIM Book Description What if labor-raw, painful, and unpredictable-wasn't something to be feared or managed, but something to be  learned from ? What if motherhood wasn't about doing everything the way the experts tell you but about growing as a person? In  Lessons of Labor , Julia invites readers into the intimate, unfiltered stories of her three births and one miscarriage, each illuminating different key turning points in her journey through motherhood. But this is not a how-to guide. It doesn't offer advice or prescriptions. Instead, it offers something more powerful: an honest exploration of how birth and motherhood, with all their chaos and intensity, can become one of life's most profound teachers. With grace and vulnerability, Julia challenges the cult...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Pathways to Inner Peace  by Diane Dreher , which reached #44 on Amazon's bestseller list for positive psychology. Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; medit...

  Today's publisher's pride is  You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late  by Ilene Berns-Zare, which reached  #4 in hot new releases/midlife, #10 in hot new releases/aging & longevity, #14 in hot new releases/aging, #32 in aging parents, #44 in midlife self-help, #59 in aging & longevity #82 in aging self-help, and #100 in health, fitness, and dieting  on Amazon. Book Description Designed as an accessible 52-week companion, this inspiring guide invites Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to reimagine aging with confidence, vitality, and purpose. Drawing on research-informed tools and practical reflections, it encourages readers to tap into inner strengths, embrace meaningful shifts, and discover everyday “ah-ha” moments that spark renewal. Whether you seek greater wellbeing, deeper meaning, or renewed fulfillment from midlife through older adulthood, this uplifting resource reminds us that aging well is an active journey—and that the best chapters may still lie a...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Pathways to Inner Peace  by Diane Dreher , which reached #44 on Amazon's bestseller list for positive psychology. Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; medit...