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Fires in the dark : healing the unquiet mind / by Jamison, Kay R.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The acclaimed author of The Unquiet Mind considers the age-old quest for relief from psychic pain and the role of the gifted healer in the journey back to health. "To treat, even to cure, is not always to heal." In this expansive cultural history of the treatment and healing of suffering, Kay Jamison writes about what makes an effective healer, and the role of imagination and memory in the regeneration of the mind. From the trauma of the bloodiest battlefields of the twentieth century to her own experience with bipolar disease, Jamison demonstrates how extraordinary psychotherapy can be when administered properly and explores the clinical reality that healing the mind requires, for both doctor and patient. She draws on the cases of W.H.R. Rivers, the renowned doctor who treated shell-shocked WWI soldiers, on the long history of physical treatments for mental distress and the ancient role of religion and myth in healing, and she looks at the heroic figures in our artistic culture who have healed us as a people, such as Paul Robeson. Fires in the Dark is a beautiful meditation on the quest and adventure of true healing"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Jamison, Kay R.; Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919.; Rivers, W. H. R. (William Halse Rivers), 1864-1922.; Mental illness; Psychotherapy;
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The city of brass / by Chakraborty, S. A.,author.;
"A brilliantly imagined historical fantasy in which a young con artist in eighteenth century Cairo discovers she's the last descendant of a powerful family of djinn healers. With the help of an outcast immortal warrior and a rebellious prince, she must claim her magical birthright in order to prevent a war that threatens to destroy the entire djinn kingdom. Perfect for fans of The grace of kings, The golem and the Jinni, and The queen of the Tearling"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Action and adventure fiction.; Historical fiction.; Swindlers and swindling; Imaginary places; Jinn;
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The tower of fools / by Sapkowski, Andrzej,author.; French, David(Translator),translator.; translation of:Sapkowski, Andrzej.Narrenturm.English.;
"Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursued not only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition. In a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturm -- the Tower of Fools"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Epic fiction.; Magic; Inquisition;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fox Creek : a novel / by Krueger, William Kent,author.;
The ancient Ojibwe healer Henry Meloux has had a vision of his death. As he walks the Northwoods in solitude, he tries to prepare himself peacefully for the end of his long life. But peace is destined to elude him as hunters fill the woods seeking a woman named Dolores Morriseau, a stranger who had come to the healer for shelter and the gift of his wisdom. Meloux guides this stranger and his great niece, Cork O'Connor's wife, to safety deep into the Boundary Waters, his home for more than a century. On the last journey he may ever take into this beloved land, Meloux must do his best to outwit the deadly mercenaries who follow. Meanwhile, in Aurora, Cork works feverishly to identify the hunters and the reason for their relentless pursuit, but he has little to go on. Desperate, Cork begins tracking the killers but his own skills as a hunter are severely tested by nightfall and a late season snowstorm. He knows only too well that with each passing hour time is running out. But his fiercest enemy in this deadly game of cat and mouse may well be his own deep self-doubt about his ability to save those he loves.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; O'Connor, Cork (Fictitious character); Private investigators; Ojibwe;
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Highland conquest / by McLayne, Alyson.;
Laird Lachlan MacKay never planned on leading his clan, but when his older brother was murdered, he was left with no choice. His vow to avenge his brother has led him to the MacPherson clan--and their bewitching healer, Amber. Amber MacPherson is desperate. Dressed as a boy to escape her clan's treacherous leader, she runs right into Lachlan--who orders her detained. At first she causes him nothing but frustration, especially when she blackmails him into helping her clan. But when she's threatened by the same man who murdered his brother, Lachlan will do whatever it takes to keep her safe--and by his side.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Clans; Man-woman relationships;
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The kingdom of grape / by Strangis, Raimo.;
"The Kingdom of Grape is a classic fairy tale and the perfect first chapter book for young readers. Set in the middle ages, a common messenger boy named Donnie Drake, has fallen in love with the beautiful Princess Jane Grape. Her father, King Earl Grape, has arranged for Jane to marry the ruthless Duke the Red. Not only does Jane not love him, she despises him. It is up to Donnie Drake to become a hero and rescue his true love from the evil Duke. The Kingdom of Grape takes you on an unforgettable journey filled with miracle healers, ancient magic and a poisonous prince."--from Amazon.
Subjects: Local author.; Fairy tales.; Fairy tales;
© c2019., Raimo Strangis,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Queen Macbeth : a novel / by McDermid, Val,author.;
"A thousand years ago in an ancient Scottish landscape, a woman is on the run with her three companions--a healer, a weaver, and a seer. The men hunting her will kill her--because she is the only one who stands between them and their violent ambition. She is no lady: she is the first queen of Scotland, married to a king called Macbeth. As the net closes in, what unfurls is a tale of passion, forced marriage, bloody massacre, and the harsh realities of medieval Scotland. At the heart of it is one strong, charismatic woman, who survived loss and jeopardy to outwit the endless plotting of a string of ruthless and power-hungry men. Her struggle won her a country. But now it could cost her life"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Novels.; Gruoch, Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland; Macbeth, King of Scotland, active 11th century; Forced marriage; Massacres; Middle Ages; Murder; Queens; Treason;
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Goddess : 50 goddesses, spirits, saints, and other female figures who have shaped belief / by Ramirez, Janina,1980-; Walsh, Sarah(Illustrator); British Museum.;
This collection brings together 50 stories of powerful female figures from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers, and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons, and many more female figures that have played an important role in shaping belief today. Based on original sources and with photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage, and empower readers everywhere. Divided into thematic chapters, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength.
Subjects: Legends.; Biographies.; Goddesses; Goddesses; Women heroes; Women heroes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Life after death : surviving suicide / by Brockman, Richard,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."When Richard Brockman found his mother's body, the simple narrative of his childhood ended. Life After Death tells the story of a boy who died and of a man who survived when the boy and the man are one and the same. It tells a very personal--yet tragically common--story of irredeemable loss. It tells the story of story itself. How story forms. How it grows. How it changes. How it can be broken. And finally, how sometimes it can be repaired. Now an expert in genetics, epigenetics, and the biology of attachment, Brockman chronicles his evolution from a child overwhelmed by trauma to a man who has struggled to reclaim his past. He lays bare the core of one who is both victim and healer. By weaving together childhood despair and clinical knowledge, Brockman shows how the shattered pieces of the self--though never the same and not without scars--can sometimes be put back together again."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Brockman, Richard.; Psychiatrists; Mothers; Death; Grief; Suicide victims;
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What really happens in Vegas : true stories of the people who make Vegas, Vegas / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Seal, Mark,1953-author.;
"It's not the five-star dining, or the casinos, or the clubs, or the crowds. It's the electrifying chemistry of America's most round-the-clock city. The unbelievable, unstoppable, unbeatable draw of the desert dream. It's What Happens in Vegas, filled with never-before-told stories about the people who make the city tick, simmer-and even explode"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Casinos; Hotels; Resorts;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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