Astronomers are on the verge of observing The Big Bang, that miraculous burst of light that gave birth to our universe. What if you were the first? That's the question that lies at the heart of James Lake's latest novel, an alchemy of science, spirituality, and poetic storytelling. It follows the cosmic quest of young Jason Heelstone, troubled prodigy and novice cosmologist, who seeks to determine the true nature of light-and thereby discover the source of all life. Visionary. Controversial. And so original as to challenge all of us to imagine this world anew. This is a must read for anyone who'd like to develop a better understanding of how life as we know it began, and find renewed personal meaning in the process. Give it a try. Begin your own journey now.

A major component of a client's clinical profile is diet, which can greatly influence mental well-being. For example, dietary changes can alleviate anxious and depressive symptoms. But few therapists have any nutrition training and many don't know where to begin. This book provides an essential introductory primer.

In mental health care as in medical care, more and more clinicians are turning to unconventional diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to treat their patients in the most effective way possible. In fact, recent surveys have indicated that outof- pocket costs in the U.S. for nontraditional treatments of psychiatric disorders equal costs of the more standard, covered medical therapies. Integrating traditional methods of therapeutic care (i.e., pharmacologic treatments, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, etc.) with complementary and alternative medical (CAM) approaches including the use of vitamin and mineral supplements, mindfulness training, yoga, light therapy, music, biofeedback, energy therapies, acupuncture, and other mind-body treatments has been shown to be more effective than taking the traditional route alone. However, very few resources or guidelines exist for clinicians on how exactly to go about incorporating these nontraditional approaches into treatment. Likewise, very few trustworthy manuals exist for patients on what their options are in terms of CAM methods. This book makes sense of it all by offering practitioners a concise, evidence-based guide to the day-today management of common mental health problems using a CAM approach. The first part of the book lays the foundation, explaining the basics of complementary and integrative methods in mental health care. The second part, organized by core symptom, guides practitioners through the process of creating an effective and sound CAM treatment plan."

Imagine coming of age in the 1960's, a time of great innocence, idealism, and hope. This novel will transport you back to that time, and perhaps even inspire within you a little of its boundless spirit.

Any number of ancient Christian documents have been discovered over the past century, documents that bear witness to a religion that barely even resembles Christianity as we know it today. What if one of them mysteriously, and illegally, fell into your hands? That's the dilemma facing Dr. Justin Thomas, an internationally acclaimed researcher who's drawn into the intrigue surrounding a recently unearthed 4th century diary, the deeply moving testament of an idealistic young bishop who's being hunted as a heretic, simply because she's a woman, and a member of the Gnostic faith. Heart-rending, enlightening, and more than anything else uplifting, "The Sophia Diary" is a multi-layered story-within-a-story that offers a rare glimpse into the time when Rome officially sanctioned the Orthodox Catholic Church--and set out to destroy all the others. It could very well be described as a mystery, although it could just as well be described as a study in faith and redemption. For the true source of its power isn't so much the compelling story it tells, but the voice of the woman whose religious conviction lies at the very heart of it all. This is a well-researched, controversial novel. It will appeal to anyone who has an interest in early Christian history, but even moreso to those on a personal quest to find spiritual fulfillment . . . because ultimately, and essentially, it is a work of both love and light.

Astronomers are on the verge of observing The Big Bang, that miraculous burst of light that gave birth to our universe. What if you were the first? That's the question that lies at the heart of James Lake's latest novel, an alchemy of science, spirituality, and poetic storytelling. It follows the cosmic quest of young Jason Heelstone, troubled prodigy and novice cosmologist, who seeks to determine the true nature of light-and thereby discover the source of all life. Visionary. Controversial. And so original as to challenge all of us to imagine this world anew. This is a must read for anyone who'd like to develop a better understanding of how life as we know it began, and find renewed personal meaning in the process. Give it a try. Begin your own journey now.