Why do many young adults struggle to build healthy independent lives, even after mental health treatment? Minding the Brain answers this by focusing on emerging adulthood (ages 18-29), a time when identity, relationship patterns, and self-regulation are still forming — and the brain is especially capable of change. The book presents a trauma-informed, research-based model combining developmental psychology, neuroscience, psychotherapy, strength-based strategies, and wellness medicine. It explains how to harness neuroplasticity, heal from trauma and loss, rewire disrupted brain networks, and foster resilience. With real-world case studies, clinical tools, and theory grounded in decades of experience, the book teaches how multidisciplinary interventions — from family therapy to life skills training — can support emerging adults toward self-integration and lasting growth. Free on Kindle.

Kevin Townsend shares profound insights about justice, love, and human nature, developed during his eighteen years in prison, while examining systemic failures in criminal justice. $5.99 on Kindle.

Master the Complexities of Construction with Precision and Confidence

Navigate the intricate landscape of construction like never before. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the 50 divisions that make up the backbone of every successful project, offering invaluable insights from procurement to power generation. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring expert, you will discover a roadmap designed to elevate your operational efficiency and streamline every phase of construction management.

Built on the trusted CSI MasterFormat System, this book lays out a clear, organized approach to conquering each division, breaking down complex specifications, administrative requirements, and technical processes into easily digestible sections. With clear explanations and actionable strategies, it transforms overwhelming documentation into practical tools for success.

Imagine having a trusted companion that empowers you to anticipate challenges before they arise — from contract bidding and site logistics to HVAC integration and specialty equipment installation. Each chapter delivers focused knowledge on key areas such as concrete, masonry, metals, electrical systems, plumbing, and beyond, helping you build better, safer, and more efficient projects.

Don’t just follow construction standards—master them. Gain the confidence to lead with clarity and precision, enhance quality control, and ensure compliance across all levels of your work. This guide also prepares you for the future, exploring emerging trends and reserved divisions to keep your expertise relevant as the industry evolves.

Step into a world where operational excellence isn’t just a goal — it’s your everyday reality. This is more than a book; it’s the key to transforming your construction career and projects into industry exemplars. $9.99 on Kindle.

Some stories make your heart beat faster. LIFE IS HARD! Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Surviving Life’s Challenges is “a Kafkaesque journey” (Kirkus Reviews) that shares harrowing first-person stories about poverty, child abuse, prison, war, divorce, homelessness, sexual orientation conflict, and the disheartening absence of restorative justice in our criminal probation system. Behind-the-scenes moments about various heart-rending plights throughout the author’s life embrace both purpose and strength – and SHOUT a cautious optimism of HOPE. This ‘award-winning’ saga (Literary Titan) highlights personal growth and lessons learned that are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Sometimes the most challenging roads lead to the greatest understanding. $2.99 on Kindle.

The Over Thinking Introvert is a self-help/spirituality guide that blends the latest findings of quantum science and consciousness studies with the timeless wisdom of Eastern, indigenous and occult traditions. Its narrative suggests that we are the creators of our reality and that as individuals and a collective we have within us the power to overcome our indoctrination, our suffering and our sense of mediocrity and can through our innate abilities of thinking, feeling and willing, completely reshape our world. It seeks to inspire and empower readers through 35+ illustrations, dozens of quotes from Rumi to Jung, the Upanishads and Einstein and with unique lyrical content cultivated from the authors own life experience. It is a call to action for all of humanity to recognize both our personal strength and our divine purpose as with the now existent indisputable evidence of our abilities to manifest thoughts into particles, it is nothing less our duty to do to begin effecting massive positive change for our suffering world and our tormented race.
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In the walk of life, nobody’s perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. SHIT HAPPENS! There are few do-overs in life. We learn by living! WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES – Surviving Life’s Challenges shares first-person stories about poverty, child abuse, war, prison, divorce, homelessness, sexual orientation conflict, and a disheartening glimpse of our fractured criminal probation system. The author’s ‘award-winning’ narrative is honest and unfiltered as he confronts staggering misfortune and unprecedented self-realizations — and SHOUTS a cautious optimism of hope despite the imperfect consequences of each experience. His saga embraces a sense of purpose and strength … his perseverance highlights personal growth and lessons learned that are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. $2.99 on Kindle.