Offers information and advice on the causes, symptoms, consequences, and treatments of depression during the difficult teen years, with a Christian perspective.

Energy comes in many shapes and forms, from wind, solar power, geothermal, and biomass to coal, natural gas, and petroleum. The energy we consume is constantly changing, but the use of these resources-whether renewable or nonrenewable-has long-term impacts on our planet. While there has been this recent shift to renewable energy within the United States, the worldwide demand for all energy types continues to increase at a rapid rate. In fact, it has increased by 84% over the past twenty years. Despite their dwindling supply, these resources are still heavily relied on today. Coal still accounts for 30% of the electricity generated by the United States, even though natural gas is now the primary energy used to produce electricity. Likewise, only 7% of electricity usage worldwide is linked to solar and wind energy. In The Changing Energy Mix, Paul F. Meier compares twelve renewable and nonrenewable energy types using twelve common technical criteria. These criteria span projected reserves, cost to the consumer and supplier, energy balances, environmental issues, land area required, and lasting impacts. While explaining the pros and cons of these resources, Meier takes readers through the history of energy in the United States and world. He provides insight into energy sources, such as wind-powered and solar-powered electricity (which did not exist until the mid and late 80s, respectively), and he explains the constantly evolving world of energy. Breaking down the potential promises and struggles of transitioning to a more renewable energy-based economy, Meier explains the positive and negative implications of these various sources of energy. The resulting book equips readers with a unique understanding of the history, availability, technology, implementation cost, and concerns of renewable and nonrenewable energy.

"Love Is a Choice Workbook" provides a ten-stage plan to help you find healing from the pain that created your codependency and then guides you through the plan using interactive questions, self-tests, exercises, and journaling. This workbook helps you to step back and examine your life and then effectively deal with your codependency at your own pace. It can be used independently, or with "Love Is a Choice," to help you break the cycle of codependency and be free to make new choices-free to choose love.

The greatest calling we can have during our brief journey here on Planet Earth is to earnestly yearn and search, without prejudice, for an intimate relationship with the one and only true Creator God, outside the box. The vast masses of humans never get this deep and blindly believe whatever they have been taught about God, often out of fear of rejection by family or peers. Others see God as a Heavenly Version of their earthly fathers. Paul Meier, MD, is a psychiatrist and theologian whose books have been read by over seven million people in over thirty languages all around the world, and he describes the many prejudicial mountains that must be climbed to become intimate with the real God. Dr. Meier also gives many positive ways to assist you to make that earnest search for "Experiencing God Outside the Box".

Compulsive overeating is a complex and pervasive problem. A one-dimensional approach to weight loss has rarely worked because different people are overweight for different reasons, and most people have several factors feeding their obesity problems. Love Hunger Weight-Loss Workbook's multifaceted approach will help you develop lifelong lifestyle changes through: Weekly eating, exercise, and lifestyle plans An easy-to-use menu exchange program for each week A daily food, exercise, and behavior diary A specially designed personal weight-loss chart Daily meditations based on the Twelve Steps A guided self-examination of your love hunger through self-tests, journaling, interactive questions, and exercises.

Dr. Paul Meier takes a look at how selfish humans are. Through light hearted episodes, Dr. Meier sheds light on how individuals act as jerks, how to become aware of manipulation, and identifying our own "jerk" tendencies. "Don't Let Jerks Get the Best of You " provides laughs while at the same time showing ways to take control of our lives and build relationships with confidence, trust, and joy.

The use of miracle drugs is changing the way experts view psychiatry. With the powerful results doctors have had with these drugs, it's no wonder that consumers want more information on how these drugs can help them. Miracle Drugs offers up-to-date information on these drugs, gives guidelines for treatment beyond the medication, and answers concerns for those who worry about abuse or harmful side effects.

Break the codependent cycle and learn the most effective ways of overcoming codependent relationships. These bestselling doctors walk you through their ten proven stages to recovery from codependency that results from external. Humans are susceptible to codependency because of our sinful tendency to use defense mechanisms to fool ourselves. In codependent relationships, deceitful games are played, and important Christian principles are often taken out of context and abused. God wants us to have healthy relationships with a balance between being dependent and independent. The doctors describe how the most effective means of overcoming codependent relationships is to establish or deepen a relationship with Christ Himself. They describe the causes of codependency, pointing out the factors that perpetuate it, and lead readers through their ten stages of recovery.

GROWING STRONGER flows from the hearts of a Christian Therapist and a Christian Psychiatrist to pour out compassionate perspectives and healing guidelines for women going through a crisis of any type. Mary Beth Woll is a therapist at the Meier Clinic Seattle, and Paul Meier MD is the founder of the internationally renowned chain of non-profit Christian Counseling Clinics that have ministered to millions since 1976. Dr. Meier is the author of over 90 books that have sold over seven million copies in over thirty languages and he has travelled throughout the world teaching the guidelines described in GROWING STRONGER.

This book is entitled Everyday Prayers and Proverbs beause that is exactly what it is...short, concise, thought-provoking everyday prayers and proverbs, in poem form, reflecting my everyday personal experiences and observations. This collection is to provide the reader with comfort and encouragement; to let them know that at least one other person has experienced the same trials and opportunities they have and/or will; to let them know that they are not alone.

Have you ever dreamed about.losing something valuable or irreplaceable? Missing an important engagement? Being chased by a nameless, faceless entity? Talking to a deceased loved one? Doing something immoral or totally out of character? Your dreams are probably trying to tell you something.and it may not be what you think. Dr. Paul Meier, and Dr. Robert Wise help you find the clues needed to decipher and discern the hidden meanings of these nightly visitors. Dr. Meier's psychiatric expertise, combined with Dr. Wise's twenty-eight years of ministry experience, offered a unique overview of dream process and the unconscious. Windows of the Soul offers a concrete, proven method for discovering what lies beneath the surface of the nightly phenomenon we call dreams.

Depression affects a person mentally, spiritually, and physically, greatly impacting their lives and the people they love. With empathy and clear language, psychiatrist Donald Hall explains recent scientific discoveries about the role of chemicals in the brain, and how depression, like other illnesses, has symptoms and cures.

Hall integrates spiritual, medical, and psychological principles in his SMART model that leads those suffering from depression to the hope of recovery and healing.Stop Addiction: Don't make depression worse by substance abuseMedicate Chemical Imbalances: Have wise counsel for antidepressant managementAdjust Expectations of Yourself: Release burdens and evaluate self-image distortionsRevise Your Relationships with Others: Set boundaries, talk, practice forgivenessTrack with the Holy Spirit: See your brokenness and lean on prayer and fellowship

For readers who are suffering from or living with someone dealing with depression, Hall shares fresh scientific discoveries while standing firmly on the good news of God's hope.

Written by three highly experienced mental health counselors, this book addresses the need for secure, safe places in all contexts of our lives. These bestselling authors also show readers how to identify and remain in safe places while growing spiritually in an unsafe world.

Beyond the Millennium takes readers inside the eye of the storm ripping the world apart during the final hours of human history. Told from behind the veil of time and the perspective of eternity, we discover the angelic account of the struggles of the Feinberg family, Jimmy Harrison, Cindy Wong, and their friends.

Readers will learn principles of spiritual warfare as the guardian angel Michael instructs heaven's newest angel on his assignments in the final battle. Through this exciting adventure story, we discover how Christians are safeguarded and assisted by the hosts of heaven.

Combining modern psychiatry with sound biblical theology, three gifted authors examine the causes of fear and anxiety, offering clinical, phychological, and spiritual answers.

Seventeen million people in the United States suffer from clinical depression, and more than fifty million people find themselves in prolonged emotional lows. Now, for every sufferer, there is hope. Not only are effective counseling methods available to treat depression, but also researchers have made great strides in understanding the chemical makeup of the brain." Mood Swings" helps readers understand the causes of "bipolar-related disorders"-and find effective ways to treat the problem, recover the joy they've lost, and return to a far more normal, balanced perspective on life. The doctors discuss the extremes and the in-betweens of depression, and show how the highs and lows of uncontrollable mood swings trap the sufferer in a cycle of dysfunction."Mood Swings" offers hope to everyone who suffers depression and helps those who love them understand and treat this troubling problem.

The bestselling authors of "Beyond the Millennium" and "The Fourth Millennium" bring readers a new prophetic thriller based on the idea that there is a secret code in the Bible that pinpoints crucial dates and events.

In this fascinating, action-filled sequel to their bestselling "The Third Millennium," the authors portray the wonder of life during Christ's millennial reign and the triumph of the ultimate confrontation between Satan and Jesus Christ.

Why is this relationship so hard? It is so invigorating to know that we don't have to stay stuck -- even if we are not the one struggling with narcissism -- we can change the way we relate to the people who do. Find out if the stress in your relationships with family, friends, or at work is unknowingly caused from narcissism in yourself or others. Narcissism is actually much more common than we may think and, in reality, most of us have some of these characteristics. This book has been written by two psychotherapists and a psychiatrist with decades of both personal and professional experience with narcissism. It is filled with many interesting-to-read stories taken from the authors' or their clients' lives that clearly demonstrate examples of narcissism. A Narcissism Questionnaire and practical suggestions are given for dealing with narcissism whether it's in your spouse, a co-worker, or even yourself.