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This compelling book offers those who have or are trying to survive the negative influences of dysfunctional families an in-depth understanding of how they "survived", as well as support for their continuing journey. Transcending Turmoil is a provocative, well-documented book focusing on individuals who not only survive but in fact "transcend" painful childhood experiences and then go on to become productive, successful adults. It offers concrete techniques for surviving the traumatic events that typify life within dysfunctional families. Donna F. LaMar, Ph.D., a psychologist and psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating members of dysfunctional families, explores this new field of psychology by studying the survival, health, growth, and accomplishment of transcenders caught in the eye of familial unrest. Using poignant, arresting accounts of these remarkable individuals, the author empathically relates the pain and loneliness endured while growing up in such families. She shows how the anguish is often what motivates a transcender to make a turning point decision--for example, separating both emotionally and physically from the family in order to begin the journey toward development of an authentic self. A unique feature provided by Dr. LaMar is a series of guided techniques, tailored along the lines of twelve-step programs, designed to give the reader an outline of the choices at hand for learning how to maintain a sense of and belief in the self. Description of the multiplicity of negative characteristics (e.g., mental illness, substance abuse, incestuous behavior) found within many dysfunctional families adds to the gritty credibility of the advances made by thosefollowing the author's guidance. For readers in search of tools and techniques for coming to terms with unresolved conflicts, this book offers an opportunity to examine the past within the context of a safe, nonjudgmental framework. Not only general readers, but clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, drug and substance abuse counselors, public health workers, and marriage and family therapists will find this work an inspiring tribute to the human spirit.

A second revised edition of an examination of the causes and implications of excessive stress, together with a number of simple but effective relaxation techniques designed to alleviate the condition.

"This is a study of genetic mapping. The first six chapters address ""molecular biology in a historical framework.... Mapping and various kinds ofmaps (genetic, physical, sequence) are discussed.... (Ge"

This book explores the different ways people have learned to deal with pain. These authors offer safe and humane solutions in the form of medication, surgery, and therapy in their efforts to curb this growing epidemic.

vii viii PREFACE This book will show these readers that these fears, frustrations, and general antipathy are unwarranted, for, as stated, it is not a textbook full of long, boring proofs and hundreds of problems, rather it is an intellectual adventure, to be read with pleasure.

I remember sitting spellbound, watching the movie When Worlds Collide. Two planets hurled through space toward Earth while scientists and engineers frantically raced to complete a rocket ship that would take them to safety. A collision of two objects in space, say, two stars, I was sure would be a spectacular event.

The author sees the solution to the crime problem as closely linked to the improvement of the life of the underclass. He discusses police culture, agencies, and organization; the nature of criminals and how to control them; and the future of criminal justice.

Dr. Jack Fishman is a world-renowned scientific expert who has made some startling discoveries in the course of his research. Now he, along with journalist Robert Kalish, tackles today's most compelling environmental threats: the triple menace of high levels of ozone pollution, global warming, and the erosion of the ozone layer.

"Finally a comprehensive guide has arrived for frustrated parents who have trouble feeding their children. Dr. Macht, a respected educational psychologist, has originated strategies that have achieved"

I remember once watching a presentation of the creation of the universe in a planetarium. In Creation I have attempted to take you back to the begin ning-the big bang explosion-so that you can watch the uni verse grow and evolve.

THE AMERICAN CATHOLIC church is a remarkable institu tion. The vii viii PREFACE American Catholic church, in sum, is a ready-made sub ject for analysis and study.

Without the baby boom, the United States would be a different place. But the full impact of 7 8 PREFACE the baby boom is yet to come because the generation is just now gaining the economic and political power to de termine events. Whatever age the baby boom is becomes the nation's age.

"According to Dr. Steven Berglas, success is the ultimate self-fulfillment and should be a gratifying and enriching experience. But for many success is a two-edged sword, a burden as well as a blessing"

"""In this work, Hans and Vidmar review the historical evolution of the trial jury, the contemporary role of the jury in the American criminal justice system, and future prospects for the jury as an i"

This valuable handbook provides a much-needed guide for those exploring sources of grant funds for research or other activities. Describing information sources and detailing the main grant-making sectors in government, private organizations, and business and industry, it tells how to identify the most likely sponsors for a project and outlines the procedures for obtaining a grant.

Viral Genome Packaging focuses on the process of genome "packaging" within a pre-formed viral procapsid. The chapters of this book concentrate on the biochemistry, enzymology and structural aspects of the genome packaging machinery. The biochemical, biophysical and structural aspects of genome packaging are examined in detail.