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Reaching Home is about getting people to think again about their lives and the issues confronting their society. It is the story of one person's struggle to create a place for himself, a home, in a world being increasingly controlled by fear. The book deals with issues of current concern, such as terrorism and human rights. It is written with humor, has a love story, is fast-paced and entertaining: A fun read, but also a serious one.

To find out more about Reaching Home and to order, please visit our companion website, www.reachinghome.com.

We know they didn't include one when you got your disability, so we thought we would write one. We have attempted to create a short and easy-to-read guide to living your life with a disability. Think of our owner's manual like a driver's manual. It doesn't matter what kind of car or van you drive, there are simply some general rules and principles that apply. We have tried to include the obvious and maybe the not-so-obvious ones. But unfortunately, like any owner's manual, we have probably left some things out that should have been included. But at least we didn't include any confusing diagrams or charts.

And finally, batteries are not included with this manual since you will have to apply the energy to make your life work. All parts are included for assembly since you are and remain a whole person with or without the ability to walk, a leg or a hand, the ability to vocalize, etc. Happy motoring

Living with a Disability, in spiral binder, $24.95, plus shipping and handling. Order form to print and mail, or buy from PayPal.

You can also purchase Living With a Disabilities as a eBook, pdf format. And did you know that PDFs now have an option to read the book out-loud, look under View in the Menu. This e-book is $11.99, and there is no shipping or handling (taxes, if you're in Maine would be included though). After you purchase, you will see a link for an immediate download.

Whether we live in a quiet town or a big city, we face a 21st Century epidemic - stress. It is impossible to escape the daily bombardment of tension-causing situations

The car won't start, your brother is getting divorced, Homeland Security has issued an orange alert, the kids won't stop arguing, the boss set an important deadline, the hurricane season is predicted to be worse this year than ever, and money just won't stretch enough to cover all the bills. Situations like these can do more than just "get on the nerves." If the tension you are experiencing is prolonged or excessive, your physical and mental well-being can suffer.

The guide is an audio (90 minutes) individual learning program on CD. The basics of the program can be mastered in two weeks through 30 minutes of study and relaxation each day. The program is based on current research and clinical experience and was developed and produced in Maine. The program contains relaxation exercises and 10 stress reports focusing on such topics as reducing work stress, managing anger and preventing burnout. Complete program, $19.95 plus shipping and handling.

Maine Guide to Relaxation and Stress Management, $19.95. Order form to print and mail.

This easy-to-use, self-pacing instructional program provides a convenient, learner-controlled method of developing crisis intervention skills. It provides a segmented, step-by-step approach to intervening in situations where human conflict threatens to become destructive or even lethal. As relevant today as when originally published in 1984, the program consist of two CDs and a student workbook

Complete Crisistapes programs, $49 per unit, plus shipping and handling. Order form to print and mail.