therapeutic use

An alternative prison ranch in New Mexico conducts a daring experiment: setting the troubled residents out to retrain an aggressive herd of horses. The horses and prisoners both arrive at the ranch broken in one way or many- the horses often abandoned and suspicious, the residents, some battling drug and alcohol addiction, emotionally, physically, and financially shattered.

"Journey along as Willow visits patients at a hospital, helps children read at a library pajama party, and brings smiles to people who need them"--Provided by publisher.

This illustrated collection of more than one hundred verses excerpted from the author's book "Coming to Our Senses" is designed to help readers develop their intuition and understanding of today's complicated world.

In her own voice, acclaimed author and poet Nikki Grimes explores the truth of a harrowing childhood in a compelling and moving memoir in verse.

Discusss how humans and animals work together in the training of therapeutic animals.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to medical marijuana, discussing if it should be a medical option, if it is dangerous, if its use should be regulated by government, and possible effects of state laws.

Answers questions about the mind/body revolution in medicine and health care. Explains how to incorporate them into our hectic, modern lives. By making mindfulness meditation practices part of everyday life, one can enjoy its tangible benefits on the way to a healthier, saner, and more meaningful life.

Presents a pocket-sized guidebook with fifty-two in-the-moment strategies for practicing mindfulness anywhere and at any time to combat anxiety.

"The author shows how cultivating the powerful, mysterious, and fragile bond between humans and other animals can improve our mental, physical, and spiritual health, protect our planet, and serve as an antidote to the loneliness of our species"--Provided by publisher.