Böcker av Michael Larsen

Borderline personality disorder is a condition wherein an individual suffers from extreme emotional unbalance marked with impulsivity and instability of self-image. An individual suffering from this personality disorder fears isolation, rejection and abandonment thus they tend to nurture feelings of betrayal to those who have done them wrong. Because of their immense negative personality, people with borderline personality disorder find it difficult to have healthy relationship with other people. You'll discover:What bpd really is, and the truths behind the common myths about bpdHow to get a diagnosisHow to make sense of the many types of treatment being offeredPowerful strategies that will keep your emotions under controlCommunication techniques for better relationshipsHow to thrive in the workplaceHow to cope with urges to self-harm and suicidal feelingsPeople with bpd tend to come across as capricious, selfish and unpredictable. They tend to exhibit explosive emotional tantrums and outbursts and aggressive behavior, especially when their plans and actions have been thwarted. As such, they often become misunderstood by the people around them, and they might have few healthy social relationships to speak of. They might be thought of as bullies or selfish brats, secretly feared or hated by their peers.

Building Bridges: The 2008 San Francisco Writers Conference Anthology is a wonderful, wide-ranging collection of fiction, nonfiction and poetry by the talented speakers and attendees at the conference. Some are being published for the first time, and the anthology is an opportunity for them to start building a network of readers for their work. Dip into the anthology anywhere, and you will find fresh writing and fresh ideas. Although most of the writers are from the San Francisco Bay Area, the anthology includes work by writers around the country. It's also an opportunity for you to meet them by reading their work, to see how attuned you are to their craft and sensibility. The anthology gives them the chance to create fans of their work and to start a conversation with readers around the country. Whether it's poetry, fiction or nonfiction, the writing comes out of contributors' lives and captures their lives, their need to communicate, and their artistry with words. And as members of the human family, their needs and concerns are also ours. So in a way they are writing about all of us. So start reading and let the conversation begin!

A resource for getting your work published. It outlines in a step-by-step manner how to create an effective nonfiction book proposal. It features information about various changes in the publishing industry, updated trend information, sample proposals, a completely updated resources section, and a chapter on online promotion.