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A brilliant and insightful exploration of the rise and fall of the American middle class by New York Times bestselling author, Barbara Ehrenreich. One of Barbara Ehrenreich's most classic and prophetic works, Fear of Falling closely examines the insecurities of the American middle class in an...

Since she was 14, singer Sophie James has been an international superstar. With her career (and life) directed by her manager, Ray, she hasn’t had to worry about a thing for more than a decade...not where she goes, not what she sings, not who she is. But when Ray has a heart attack, Sophie is left without the only real father figure she’s ever known and questioning everything she believes about what’s important to her. Enter Dana Landon, the new manager sent by Sophie’s record company.

David is determined to learn to jump on horseback if it kills him. And sometimes he's afraid it might, like when Comet balks and won't go over the crossbar. Now that David's father is back in town, he's promised to teach David how to jump like a champion. But David can't let him know how scared...

Harmony Smith has taken over her aunt and uncle’s women’s fashion business, and she has little time for anything else. Blake Wyndham is the founder and CEO of an athletic gear company that requires long hours and all of his attention. One Sunday afternoon, they’re the only two people on the high-rise office-building elevator when it gets stuck. And they’re stranded for hours. Their instant attraction grows by the minute, so when they elevator doors finally open, Blake makes it his mission to get to know her better. Most people think that Harmony hasn’t had a romantic relationship ...

Balance Exercises for Seniors Made Simple is your safe, step-by-step guide to rebuilding strength, confidence, and stability—all in just 10 minutes a day. Created by Dr. Daulton, a licensed chiropractor with over 20 years of experience, this program is designed specifically for adults over 60 who want to move better, feel safer, and live more independently.

Even in the 23rd century, it’s hard to find lasting love. Unless you cash in your life savings and sign up for Gen-Mate, a genetic matchmaking service, with a 99.3 percent success rate. It’s been proven: People who use Gen-Mate will find their soul mate and live happily ever after. Despite the data, Annora Jones is not convinced. Great job, great condo, great friends, disastrous love life, but she’s still not willing to spit in the Gen-Mate cup of love.

Reclaim your confidence and your independence—one balanced step at a time. Does the fear of falling keep you from enjoying a walk in the park? If you've started "furniture walking" to get around your home, you aren't alone—but you don't have to live in fear. Tai Chi Walking for Seniors blends ancient wisdom with modern biomechanics to replace hesitation with unshakeable stability. The best part? It requires no floor exercises and takes just 5 minutes a day.

Barbara Ehrenreich's Bright-sided is a sharp-witted knockdown of America's love affair with positive thinking and an urgent call for a new commitment to realism Americans are a "positive" people—cheerful, optimistic, and upbeat: this is our reputation as well as our self-image. But more than a...

Lydia and Bel have been best friends for years, from wild teenage days all the way through to motherhood. Bel becomes pregnant by accident and has a fraught relationship with daughter, Freya, while Lydia and love-of-her-life Mac, after failed fertility treatment, choose to adopt. Gorgeous toddler Chloe challenges them more than either of them had ever expected, and as a teenager her behaviour escalates increasingly out of control, pushing their marriage, and Lydia and Bel's relationship, to breaking point.

Revenge. Betrayal. Murder. In the gritty underbelly of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, one cop stands tall - even with a fear of heights. Faced with a daunting task, DI Luc Kidston must focus on finding a samurai sword-wielding vigilante while untangling the case of one of his protégés, who's accused of a chilling crime. To solve both problems Kidston will have to take some unorthodox steps, including enlisting the help of a forensic hypnotist and challenging his own colleagues.

Christchurch, New Zealand. September 2010. A sleeping city becomes a city under siege. In the early hours of the morning came the noise of a freight train and a ferocious shaking the likes of which this South Island city had never before experienced. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake came without warning or prejudice and transformed a city forever, setting off a string of devastating events that were to have a lifelong impact on all who experienced them. This is a personal account of the lasting effects of that day and the effects of all the earthquakes that were to follow. This is the story of ...

Regain your strength, balance, and confidence in just 10 minutes a day, even if you've felt unstable on your feet for years! Do you dream of retaining your independence and keeping up with fast-paced grandchildren? Are you a caregiver seeking a proven, practical guide to help your senior loved ones maintain their mobility? Is the fear of falling restricting you from enjoying every day of your life? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are not alone.

One of the biggest problems of old age is experiencing balance problems. Tripping, slipping, and falling can make you lose confidence in doing your favorite things. Simple tasks like climbing stairs and or taking a bath now seem like dangerous endeavors, and you are afraid you will become dependent on others to take care of you. With Never Fear Falling Again, you are one decision away from achieving your fitness goals. Start your workout journey now. Get your copy today for your journey toward staying active and functional in your senior years by having better balance.

After 25 years of achieving what he thought were his dreams of being a headlining touring comedian and actor, Kyle Cease suddenly discovered that the belief that "when something happens, I will be happy" is a complete lie. With nothing more than an intuition, he decided to quit his stand-up career at its peak, and now - as a transformational comedian - he brings his one-of-a-kind self-help wisdom to sold-out audiences in his Evolving Out Loud Live stage show.

Questioning your faith doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re thinking. If you’ve ever felt a quiet crack forming in your belief system — a question that won’t go away, a doctrine that no longer fits, a fear that keeps looping — you are not alone. And you are not failing. Deconstructing Without Falling Apart is a calm, psychologically grounded guide for people reexamining their faith without wanting their identity, relationships, or sanity to implode. Inside, you’ll learn: • Why doubt often feels terrifying (even when the questions are small) • How identity fusion ...

Being afraid of heights isn't exactly a new concept. Most people live with this fear everyday accepting it as a part of life. But what if there was more to it? Acrophobia affects 3-6% of people worldwide. And yet only a handful seek help, and even less try to understand it. Living in this day and age, it’s difficult to navigate the daily perils we are faced with, such as, skyscrapers overpasses bridges office buildings airplanes…..the list goes on and on. What if you understood your fear and were able to overcome it? In this book you will find answers to these questions and more. If you...

Is the Idea of Staying in Love Forever Realistic? Record high divorce rates, temptation, apathy, conflict - there are so many reasons why people fall out of love and marriages end. Let’s face it, the idea of marriage is intimidating. We’re no longer used to committing to anything for the long term - let alone for the rest of our lives. These days we get new mobile phones every two years, and our idea of fixing something is throwing it away and buying a new one. How can we expect to love one person indefinitely?

Caroline DeBornay is a spy. An American, Caroline was recruited out of college and dispatched to England on her first assignment. Caroline returned to the United States after successful skullduggery, but a disastrous romantic encounter. She thought to remain in her home country for the rest of her days. But duty calls her reluctantly back to London. There, she is assigned to work with Lord William Davies, only son of the Duke of Sommerset and recently recruited into Her Majesty’s Surreptitious Service. Sparks fly at their first encounter, but soon engaged in a dangerous hunt for assassins...

Want more balance in your life? Learn to embrace pressure, mistakes, and failure. After a devastating fall from a horse, Lynn Carnes wrestled with the age-old question of whether to ever “get back on the horse.” The fear of another injury, coupled with just enough curiosity to ask “what really happened?” led her on a quest that revealed answers to questions she did not ask and led her to discover tools to face the pressure head on. Dancing The Tightrope chronicles a journey that became much more about leadership and peace of mind than simply learning how to ride a horse.

In this Short Story, the main character has just moved into a new apartment, to move forwards with her life. As she attempts to settle in, the past comes leaping back to haunt her, as she encounters obstacles to starting over. No matter where we go, we can never truly leave our pasts behind. Everyone has a knapsack on their back, of memories, hopes, dashed dreams, fears, and emotions. This story is an appreciation for true life, and all that it entails.Unravelling, spiralling, and falling apart.