"Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations--from public speaking to interviewing to networking--with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast"-- Giving formal presentations can be stressful, but for many people spontaneous situations in which people ask us unexpectedly to stand up and contribute our thoughts are even harder to manage....

Based on cutting-edge research, a nutritional psychiatrist shows how to use food and nutrition to calm the mind, including the best diets for managing anxiety and depression, boosting immunity and enhancing overall mental well-being.

"Anxiety is the ultimate trickster, trying to convince us we're in danger when we're not. It can cause us to question our decisions, doubt ourselves, or worry incessantly about the future. And, worst of all, it keeps us from living joyfully in the present moment. Fortunately, there are ways to outsmart your worry. This go-to guide will show you how to outwit your anxiety -- freeing and empowering you to live the life you wanted before anxiety...

"Across the world, Hari found social scientists who were uncovering evidence that depression and anxiety are not caused by a chemical imbalance in our brains. In fact, they [believe they] are largely caused by key problems with the way we live today. Hari's journey took him from a ... series of experiments in Baltimore, to an Amish community in Indiana, to an uprising in Berlin. Once he had uncovered [what he argues are] nine real causes of depression...

"Embarking on non-monogamous relationships can be daunting experience, opening old wounds that cause anxiety, fear and confusion -- something Lola Phoenix knows about all too well."--Page [4] of cover.

Fourteen-year-old Audrey is making slow but steady progress dealing with her anxiety disorder when Linus comes into the picture and her recovery gains momentum.

"Anxiety is a brilliant and vigilant emotion that looks ahead and helps you prepare for the future. But you wouldn't know any of that if you looked for books on anxiety or listened to people complain about it. In most cases, anxiety is treated as something to tamp down, rationalize away, repress, or extinguish. In Embracing Anxiety, you'll explore this wonderful emotion and learn how to listen to it, how to work with it, and how to access its wisdom....

Dr. Wehrenberg draws on fresh insights into the anatomy of the anxious brain to get to the bottom of the problem and offer readers practical, effective tips to manage their anxiety on a day-to-day basis. From diaphragmatic breathing and self-talk, to mindfulness, muscle relaxation, and "plan to panic" strategies, you can learn to train your brain, conquer your stress and anxiety, and regain control of your life. -- Adapted from Back cover.

Gloria loves to sing and play with her friends, but her Big Problem follows her around and tells her that she can't.

"The story of one chronically anxious woman's hilarious yearlong quest to change her own timid nature by seeking out the kinds of experiences she's spent her life avoiding. For most of her life (and even during her years as the host of a popular radio show), Courtenay Hameister lived in a state of near-constant dread and anxiety. She fretted about everything. Her age. Her size. Her romantic prospects. What she should say to the guy chatting with her...