Messing with My Head

Messing with My Head
Author: Howard Dully
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009
Genre: Frontal lobotomy
ISBN: 0091922135

Howard Dully was 12 years old when he was given a lobotomy. In this text he shares the story of a painfully dysfunctional childhood, a misspent youth, his struggle to claim the life that was taken from him, and his redemption.

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
Author: Dr. Caroline Leaf
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493424017

Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety--our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us--and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. Backed by clinical research and illustrated with compelling case studies, Dr. Caroline Leaf provides a scientifically proven five-step plan to find and eliminate the root of anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts in your life so you can experience dramatically improved mental and physical health. In just 21 days, you can start to clean up your mental mess and be on the road to wholeness, peace, and happiness.

The Mess in My Head

The Mess in My Head
Author: Robert N Stephenson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2019-02-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0244459282

This collection of short stories captures a time when the author was at his worst with clinical depression (bipolar) and the medication levels were not quite right. All of these stories display more a state of mind rather than any visionary insights into the conditions and how the author dealt with problems arising from the illness. The interesting thing would be what was being imagined at a time when the mind wasn't working in a positive or even productive fashion. It isn't impossible to write fictions when your mind is in crash mode, but it is difficult. This collection features strange stories, mad stories, visions that are macabre and insights that are touching. 500 000 words were written in the short story format and while some are available in other collections, all these are unique to this collection. The Mess in My Head is a journey and one that unexpectedly delivers on its promise. To be strange.

Art of Advocacy

Art of Advocacy
Author: Noah Messing
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2013-06-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1454836288

The Art of Advocacy: Briefs, Motions, and Writing Strategies of America’s Best Lawyers presents more than 150 examples of masterful advocacy to show lawyers how to write winning motions and briefs. The book focuses on the strategic and substantive choices that top litigators make, drawing examples from important, timely, and controversial cases. Detailed annotations give readers insight into what makes each document so effective. In addition to presenting a host of storytelling, stylistic, and organizational strategies, the book's examples demonstrate how to build and rebut different types of arguments. The Appendices provide a wealth of additional resources, including Karl Llewellyn’s previously unpublished advice from 1957 about the art of advocacy, which one top law professor described as the “best advice on legal writing I’ve ever seen.” Features Compiles more than 150 examples of masterfully written legal advocacy and analysis Succinct introductory text presents the facts of each case Detailed annotations by the author highlight How to tell your client’s story How to build and counter six types of legal argument How to organize your arguments How to develop a theme Excerpts from high-interest cases, such as The battle over “Obamacare” A massive copyright suit involving YouTube BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico Facebook’s infamous feud with the Winklevoss twins Apple’s billion-dollar patent dispute with Samsung Lance Armstrong’s attempt to retain his Tour de France titles Major cases involving gay rights and affirmative action For year-long courses, a stellar option for second-semester students Perfect for practicing litigators who want to see a playbook of moves and strategies from top lawyers and from major cases Stresses strategic choices and the art of building compelling substantive arguments Focuses on briefs and motions Developing a theme Framing issues Isolates examples of specific arguments—doctrinal, textual, legislative history policy, and so on Innovative layout

It's My Life! I Can Change If I Want to

It's My Life! I Can Change If I Want to
Author: Richard Walker
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0578074214

Make changes that stick! Do you want to change yourself but don't know how? Using the four-step method in this book you will change faster and with less effort. Learn how your beliefs form your reality and how to change them to become your best version of yourself. Discover how to stop being a victim, modify or eliminate habits with ease, unlock your beliefs and design your reality.

The First Mess Cookbook

The First Mess Cookbook
Author: Laura Wright
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0698409876

The blogger behind the Saveur award-winning blog The First Mess shares more than 125 beautifully prepared seasonal whole-food recipes. “This plant-based collection of recipes is full of color, good ideas, clever tricks you’ll want to know.”—Deborah Madison, author of Vegetable Literacy and The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone Home cooks head to The First Mess for Laura Wright’s simple-to-prepare seasonal vegan recipes but stay for her beautiful photographs and enchanting storytelling. In her debut cookbook, Wright presents a visually stunning collection of heirloom-quality recipes highlighting the beauty of the seasons. Her 125 produce-forward recipes showcase the best each season has to offer and, as a whole, demonstrate that plant-based wellness is both accessible and delicious. Wright grew up working at her family’s local food market and vegetable patch in southern Ontario, where fully stocked root cellars in the winter and armfuls of fresh produce in the spring and summer were the norm. After attending culinary school and working for one of Canada’s original local food chefs, she launched The First Mess at the urging of her friends in order to share the delicious, no-fuss, healthy, seasonal meals she grew up eating, and she quickly attracted a large, international following. The First Mess Cookbook is filled with more of the exquisitely prepared whole-food recipes and Wright’s signature transporting, magical photography. With recipes for every meal of the day, such as Fluffy Whole Grain Pancakes, Romanesco Confetti Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing, Roasted Eggplant and Olive Bolognese, and desserts such as Earl Grey and Vanilla Bean Tiramisu, The First Mess Cookbook is a must-have for any home cook looking to prepare nourishing plant-based meals with the best the seasons have to offer.

Thought Power

Thought Power
Author: Sri Swami Sivananda
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Thought Power: Power Of Happy Thoughts by Sri Swami Sivananda: In this spiritual guide, Sri Swami Sivananda imparts wisdom on harnessing the transformative power of positive thinking. The book emphasizes the role of our thoughts in shaping our reality and offers practical techniques for cultivating a positive mindset, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life. Through ancient wisdom and timeless teachings, readers are encouraged to embrace the power of optimism and gratitude. Key Aspects of the Book “Thought Power: Power of Happy Thoughts”: Unlock the potential of positive thinking in transforming your life. Embrace spiritual teachings to cultivate happiness and contentment. Learn practical techniques for maintaining a positive mindset amidst life's challenges. Thought Power: Power of Happy Thoughts by Sri Swami Sivananda is a comprehensive guide to the power of positive thinking and self-empowerment. This life-changing book provides readers with the tools to unlock their inner potential and improve their mental wellbeing. From positive affirmations to inner peace, Sri Swami Sivananda reveals the power of happy thoughts, optimism, and self-transformation. With guidance on cultivating a positive mindset, building self-belief, and developing a positive attitude, readers will be equipped with the necessary techniques to improve their mental strength, tap into positive energy, and realize their full potential. Thought Power: Power Of Happy Thoughts is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to spark a journey of self-improvement, self-awareness, self-motivation, self-positivity, and self-actualization.

Verity

Verity
Author: Colleen Hoover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 153872474X

Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. #1 New York Times Bestseller · USA Today Bestseller · Globe and Mail Bestseller · Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.

The Cat in the Hat.

The Cat in the Hat.
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 73
Release: 1985
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307930440

Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the cat who shows them some tricks and games.

Forward

Forward
Author: Andrew Yang
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0593238656

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A lively and bold blueprint for moving beyond the “era of institutional failure” by transforming our outmoded political and economic systems to be resilient to twenty-first-century problems, from the popular entrepreneur, bestselling author, and political truth-teller “A vitally important book.”—Mark Cuban Despite being written off by the media, Andrew Yang’s shoestring 2020 presidential campaign—powered by his proposal for a universal basic income of $1,000 a month for all Americans—jolted the political establishment, growing into a massive, diverse movement. In Forward, Yang reveals that UBI and the threat of job automation are only the beginning, diagnosing how a series of cascading problems within our antiquated systems keeps us stuck in the past—imperiling our democracy at every level. With America’s stagnant institutions failing to keep pace with technological change, we grow more polarized as tech platforms supplant our will while feasting on our data. Yang introduces us to the various “priests of the decline” of America, including politicians whose incentives have become divorced from the people they supposedly serve. The machinery of American democracy is failing, Yang argues, and we need bold new ideas to rewire it for twenty-first-century problems. Inspired by his experience running for office and as an entrepreneur, and by ideas drawn from leading thinkers, Yang offers a series of solutions, including data rights, ranked-choice voting, and fact-based governance empowered by modern technology, writing that “there is no cavalry”—it’s up to us. This is a powerful and urgent warning that we must step back from the brink and plot a new way forward for our democracy.