Meet Barry Ladd, a family physician who practiced medicine for thirty years in a small town in Illinois. He calls it "Our Town," because the residents, including himself, so personally identified with the community.
   The people were mostly farmers and mill hands who worked in nearby industry. They were, until recently, comparatively isolated.

    The population grew by reproduction rather than by immigration. The typical pattern was to marry your high school sweet-heart, move to a house three blocks from mama, and make babies. These children, in turn, grew up and repeated the cycle. In the thirty years that Ladd practiced in "Our Town," he delivered fifteen hundred babies and recorded one hundred and eighty thousand office visits. He delivered the babies of the babies, and took care of four generations in the same family.

   During his career, Ladd was a participant and an observer. He saw how personal events and decisions played out over time. He tells his readers what he saw, heard, and felt. These are all true stories. Some are composites of several people. The names have been changed. 

    Come, make the rounds with Dr. Ladd. But come quietly, please, you are an observer!

Reviews

    "He has been able to look into the soul of his subjects and translate his vision into stories."

Downers Grove Reporter,
Illinois

    "It's easy reading, and it's intriguing. Once opened, it is hard to put down."

Lemont Illinois Notes

    "Ladd's vignettes of small town Midwestern life are incisive as a scalpel, alternately funny, weird, wistful and sad."

Chicago Tribune

About The Author

    DR. BARRY LADD was educated in the New York public schools. He attended the University of New Hampshire, and later was awarded an M.D. degree from the State University of New York College of Medicine at Syracuse. He served as an intern at the Fitzsimmons Army Hospital, in Denver, and as a Flight Surgeon for the United States Air Force in Japan before moving to "Our Town" to begin a medical practice that he treasured for thirty years.

Cloth, 200 pages, 6×9
$20.95 $15.72
Family/Medical
ISBN 0-944435-37-8
LC 95-77536

    Like no other medium before it, the popular movie presents the potential of a new power for illuminating the depth of human experience. E-Motion Picture Magic employs that power as a tool to increase consciousness.

    Cinema therapy offers more perspective on life, prompting the viewer to step back from his or her problems in order to feel less insecure, worried, or discontented. Using films for self-improvement allows a shift in perspective when viewed with conscious awareness.

    The use of movies for personal growth and healing carries forward a long-standing connection between storytelling and self-reflection that may date back to the beginnings of spoken language. The movie experience used in very specific ways can have significant benefits for those who are willing to apply themselves using E-Motion Picture Magic that can be both beneficial as well as enjoyable.

Reviews

“Imagine! Using the power of movies to discover and explore your important life issues. What a creative and enchanting way to gain perspective and make the changes you yearn for. Birgit Wolz’s innovative E-Motion Picture Magic effectively guides you through this process, throwing in generous doses of fun as well.”

Elayne Savage, Ph.D.
Author of Don’t Take It Personally!The Art of Dealing with Rejection
and Breathing Room —
Creating Space to Be a Couple

“Clearly a love of movies and the desire to help people have inspired Dr. Wolz. Read E-Motion Picture Magic and you will never watch movies the same way again. Entertainment fueling personal growth is an intriguing path to enriching one’s life and hopefully to creating a better world.”

Frank G. Sommers, M.D., FRCPC
Psychiatrist and Filmmaker

About The Authors

    Dr. BIRGIT WOLZ has lived in the United States since 1989. Her love for motion pictures led her to a psychotherapy practice using the power of movies as an adjunct to traditional therapeutic methods in her work with individual clients, couples, and groups.

     Dr. Wolz has published articles on this subject in numerous periodicals and journals including the International Academy of Family Psychology, The Therapist, and Viewpoint. She is in demand for media interviews and presents workshops worldwide. Her popular web site is widely recognized as being the most accessible and all-encompassing site on the subject of cinema therapy. She writes a column for The Therapist on therapeutic movie reviews and has served as a visiting faculty member at JFK University in Pleasant Hill, California.

Cloth, 230 pages, 7×10, $23.95 $17.97
ISBN 0-944435-55-6
LC 2004104793
Psychology

    Susan Smith — Victim or Murderer tackles the burning questions that grip everyone exposed to this news story: Why in the world did she do it? What was she thinking or feeling at the time of the crime? Was she psychotic — totally out of touch with reality? Did her own father's suicide twist her mind as she was growing up as a child herself? These and other questions are explored by Dr. George Rekers.

    Susan Smith — Victim or Murderer weaves psychological insight into the compelling mystery of why this seemingly caring mother would kill her own helpless little children. The story of the drowning of Michael and Alex by Susan Smith has gripped the nation like no other comparable case. A "murdering mother" demands much explaining. We expect every mother will instinctively care for and lovingly protect her dependent children. 

    Susan Smith — Victim or Murderer tells the complete story, the crime that has captured the interest of the American people

Reviews

    "It's hard to believe she was really thinking of killing herself. . . driving a car into water is 'a very atypical' suicide method."

Charlotte [North Carolina] Observer

    "Smith had a 'retaliating-manipulating parent profile' that led her to pretend to be a victim to get attention from a man she wanted as a lover."

The Post & Courie, Charleston, SC

    ". . . the public will be interested in his book because people still ask: 'Why in the world did she do this?' "

The State,
Columbia, SC

About The Author

    GEORGE REKERS, Ph.D., is an emeritus professor of neuropsychiatry and behavioral science at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist in the teaching hospital that provided the court-ordered mental health evaluation for Susan Smith. Dr. Rekers is the designated spokesperson to the press regarding the mental evaluation procedures relating to the Susan Smith trial. Dr. Rekers has twenty-three years of clinical experience in conducting psychological evaluations and in rendering psychotherapy. He has written seven published books for the lay public and is an expert in the emotional effects of child sexual abuse upon individuals in their adulthood, a central issue in the Smith defense case.

Cloth, 230 pages, 6 X 9
$21.95 $16.47
Psychology
ISBN 0-944435-38-6
LC 95-79296

     A natural approach to health, a book filled with information to help you improve your overall well-being, in addition to a wealth of research related to improving prostate disorders. You will encounter causes, changes, a guide to better lifestyle that are all natural. You truly can create a happier life for not only yourself but for those who love you.

     Today, more and more people seek alternative methods to solve chronic health problems when conventional medicine does not work for them. A more concerned public needs additional information beyond what their time-constrained and overworked physicians provide. And they demand more control over their own treatment.

     This book examines the causes of prostate dysfunction, a health problem that faces millions of men throughout the world. It contains information on nutrients, herbs, and lifestyle changes that may help alleviate common prostate problems. This guide gives the reader a working knowledge of the factors that contribute to prostate dysfunction along with natural ways to overcome problems that men face.

Reviews

     “Now all men, regardless of age, have access to an excellent, newly written guide for better prostate health. In his book. . . James Occhiogrosso, a doctor of naturopathy, master herbalist, and certified nutrition counselor, explores and clearly explains a wide range of natural remedies for common prostate problems and the science behind them. . . ."

David Ricketts,
Author of Eat to Beat Prostate Cancer Cookbook

     “Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life. . . is an extremely valuable and much needed addition to the literature concerning natural and alternative health. His extensive documentation and reporting of the research on the use of herbs and nutrition will be an asset to any man dealing with prostate problems. . . .”

James O. Robertson,
N.D. Master Herbalist,
Certified Nutritional Consultant,
Certified Natural Health Professional, and Lecturer

About The Author

   JAMES OCCHIOGROSSO, Master Herbalist and Doctor of Naturopathy, graduated New York City Community College with an Electrical Engineering degree and worked in that field for twenty-five years. He became interested in computer technology and as a programmer, marketed his own library of programming tools and authored several computer books. Significant health problems led him to natural healing in the early 1990s, and his own health needs motivated him to enter a formal program at the Trinity College of Natural Health in Warsaw, Indiana. With prostate cancer looming, he began an intense program of lifestyle and diet modification. Using the results of his research and adding specific nutrients and herbal supplements to a healthy diet, he was well on his way to recovery five months later. He continues his research, maintaining a natural health practice, and enjoys his hobbies of racquetball, swimming, and scuba diving.

Cloth, 242 pages, 6×9
$24.95 $18.72
Medical, Self-Help
ISBN 978-0944435-64-9
LC 2007927035

     A lifetime of study and personal practice as well as many years of lecturing and teaching have provided easy-to-learn exercises that can be practiced in the workplace or at home. Freedom From Stress is both practical and powerful as it explores how to reduce your stress permanently.

     Researchers cite 60-90 percent of doctor visits are related to stress. Stress costs American businesses over $300 billion per year. Yet most stress-fighting techniques and “solutions” help only temporarily, or worse, often covering up the symptoms without addressing the underlying causes and effects. “Now, for the first time, this compelling program is available to everyone on CD and DVD as well as in book form.”

     The approach detailed in this book has been clinically proven not only to alleviate many symptoms of stress but to change the physiological and neural responses of those who practice the simple exercises. Dealing in depth with both the mental and physical components of stress, this program has taught and significantly helped thousands of people throughout corporate America. Now, for the first time, this compelling program is available to everyone.

Reviews

      “I highly recommend this training. It's an excellent investment in our people — something that improves their performance on the job, and in life.”

Toni Smith,
Human Resources Manager,
Dionex

     “The response to your program has been so enthusiastic, our company president asked to join in on last week's session.”

Lisa Vere,
Training Director,
Rosendin Electric

About The Author

      DAVID and KAREN GAMOW are two of America's foremost corporate stress management and meditation trainers. They are founders of Clarity Seminars, based in the Silicon Valley in California. Their popular and highly-rated trainings are used by many Fortune 500 companies and government agencies including:

• Hitachi
• Nokia
• Westin Hotels
• U.S. Army
• Yahoo!
• Ernst & Young
• Oral-B
• San Jose Police Department
• Hilton Hotels
• Stanford School of Medicine

Cloth, 208 pages, 6×9
$22.95 $17.22
Self-Help
ISBN 978-0-944435-60-1
LC 20069237752 CD package and booklet $15.95
DVD and booklet $29.95

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Meredith Brown, Nurse, Seton Medical Center

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Cori Bossenberry, Director, Human Resource Group, Stanford University School of Medicine

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Mark McDonald, former President, Hitachi Instruments

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Chris W., U.S. Army

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Becky S., Manager, Sun Microsystems

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Tony Deblauwe, Director of Human Resources, Nokia Northern California

“I have never seen such a positive response to a program. Many people afterwards said things like: the best seminar I have ever attended — powerful — life-changing. Honestly, the testimonials don't begin to describe the power and effectiveness of your work.”
Kaylene Riggs, Director of Sales
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

“Our staff members are under tremendous pressure from the heightened security needs we face since 9/11, and it has taken a toll on our people. Your program is a life-saver.”
Mary Jo Snell, Human Resources Training Manager
Denver International Airport

“Thank you for your excellent presentation. Yours was the most popular program of the thirty sessions offered at our annual Leadership Conference.”
Colonel Chris Green, U.S. Army

    Dr. Witiak’s stories of the bond between the veterinarian, client, and pet take the reader into the exam room and on house calls to experience the laughable calamities, miscues, and surprises as well as the personal sorrows, revelations, and joys that treating animals can bring. This is a book of vignettes and personal commentary by a devoted veterinarian who is dedicated both to the science of his profession and to his personal belief in the importance of being loved and loving.

     Dr. Witiak makes readers laugh when he checks a small dog’s breath and gets bitten on the nose and then makes them cry when he hugs an old man who has just lost his faithful canine friend. The stories give the reader a deeper understanding of how the unconditional love of our animals enables us to love each other better.

     This is a joyous ride where readers bounce from one event to the other just like the veterinarian bounds from exam room to exam room — each with its own surprises. Readers discover just how organic caring is as Dr. Witiak works his magic, enjoying his tongue-in-cheek observations and self-deprecating humor along the way.

Reviews

     “Gene Witiak’s warmth as a vet, and a human being, comes through in these pages. Every pet owner and pet lover should own True Confessions.”

Jack McCallum,
Senior Writer,
Sports Illustrated

     “Dr. Witiak is a kindly vet who never met an animal he didn’t love. This book is about Dr. Gene’s special world of dogs and cats (and sometimes their owners) famous for doing the unexpected — four decades of great stories generated by dedicated service. I hope you enjoy this love story as much as I did.”

James Baum, President and CEO,
KETC-TV,
St. Louis , Missouri

     “With each paragraph, Dr. Witiak demonstrates not only the deep bond that he feels with each of his patients, but is able to share it in such a way that the reader feels it as well.
    “Dr. Witiak beautifully illustrates the love triangle that frequently forms between pet, owner, and veterinarian. Each tale he recounts leaves you with a feeling of closeness to people and pets you have never actually met.
    “Dr. Witiak shares his feelings about veterinary practice with such love that you are left feeling either that you wish you were a veterinarian or perhaps glad that you are one.
    “If you have ever taken a pet to the veterinarian’s office, or even if you haven’t, you will find this book to be a fascinating insight as to how the person on the other side of the examination table feels.”

Michael A. Obenski,
V.M.D., owner of Allentown Clinic for Cats and
writer for “dvm magazine”

“A book which gets into your heart. Gene Witiak is a remarkable man who has the ability to communicate with humor, sensitivity, and spirituality to humans and pets alike, for we are all his friends.”

The Rev. Dr. Douglas Caldwell,
Central Moravian Church

    “Delivered with his usual quirky sense of humor, Dr. Witiak’s stories reveal how his life has been enriched by these amazing animals and their owners. You can almost see the smile on his face as he recounts his favorite memories from the profession for which he’s had an undying love.”

Bill DeRonde, CEO,
Chainsaw Productions

About The Author

     GENE WITIAK, V.M.D., is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, and has been a practicing veterinarian for over forty years. He founded, owned, operated, and after twenty-nine years, sold the Lehigh Valley Animal Hospital, which specializes in the care of small animals. He continues to practice there. For nine years, Dr. Witiak served on the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and has published articles for the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Cloth 6X9
$21.95 $16.47
Medical/Animal
ISBN 0-944435-54-8
LC 2003115314