The Menstuff® library lists pertinent books on stress. See
also Issues.
Boenisch, Ed & MicheleHaney, The
Stress Owner's Manual: Meaning, balance & health in
your life. This book is filled with powerful instructions and
tools for troubleshooting and repairing the stress in your
life! The authors have helped tens of thousands of
people learn to handle stress effectively. Their new guide will
help you: Find immediate, short-term relief from
stress. Pinpoint the sources of life stress. Learn ways to manage
stress over the long haul. Recognize and avoid burnout. Regain
meaning, balance and health in your life. Emphasizes attitudes,
behaviors, relaxation, eating habits, physical fitness, and time
management. Special emphasis on meaning and keeping life events in
perspective. Impact Publishers, www.impactpublishers.com,
1998 ISBN 0-915166-84-4 Buy
this book! Also, 2nd Edition, 2004, ISBN 1-886230-54-4
Carlson, Richard, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for
Men: Simple ways to minimize stress in a competitive
world. The author shows men how to relieve stress, and gain
more peace and joy in their lives, with such strategies
as: Have an affair. Spend more time with your kids.
Learn about life from golf. Don't let your competitive nature get
the best of you. See stress as non-sexy. His simple yet incredibly
powerful essays will help men to relax, to be more happy and
fulfilled, and to not sweat the small stuff! www.dontsweat.com
Hyperion, www.hyperionbooks.com,
2001 ISBN 0-7868-8636-6 Buy
this book!
Chichester, Brian, & Perry Garfinkel,
Stress Blasters: Quick and simple steps to take control and
perform under pressures. In one of his last songs, the late
John Lennon mused: "Nobody told me there'd be days like these."
Well, we're telling you now, if you don't all ready know. And,
they're usually linked together. We're not saying you have to take
a couple of years off work, leave the rate race behind and move
into a primitive cabin in the backwoods of Massachusetts to ponder
the situation. But, Stress Blasters is a full arsenal of proven
techniques that will enable men to take charge of their lives and
send stress packing. Rodale Press 1997 Buy
This Book!
Hart, Archiblad, The Hidden Link Between
Adrenaline & Stress: The exciting new
breakthrough that helps you overcome stress damage. This is a
book for busy people. It is for leaders and for those who seek
excellence in all they do. It is for hurried people - people who
have much to accomplish and very little time to do all they want
to do. It is for people who are stretched to the limit and often
feel worn out or exhausted - even if they love what they
do! In short, this is a book about and for people who
feel stressed and may be sick because of stress. If you think you
fit any of the above categories, (and perhaps even if you think
you don't!) this book is for you. Word Books, 1986,
ISBN 0-8499-0435-8
Hendricks, Gay, Conscious Breathing: Breathwork for
health, stress release, and personal mastery. Drawing on over
twenty years of research into breathwork and body-centered
therapy, the author offers a safe, fast, powerful program that can
improve the quality of your entire life. Conscious
Breathing is based on spiritual traditions thousands of years
old that have now been proven effective by modern science. Inside
you'll learn: How to correct unhealthy breathing patterns in
three easy foundation lessons; how to increase stamina,
concentration and overall fitness through the ten-minute daily
breathing program; advanced techniques for treating asthma,
addictions, post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, depression and
other ailments; three specialized breathing exercises for
athletes; and how to use breathwork to enhance sexual pleasure and
communication between couples. Bantam Books, 1995,
ISBN 0-553-37443-5 Buy
This Book!
Humphrey, James H., Childhood Stress in
Contemporary Society. Help children deal with stress and
stressful situations. With new evidence indicating that
undesirable stress is likely to have its roots in childhood, this
book is a much-needed resource for anyone who works or plays with
children. An authority in the field of stress education, the
author offers an extensive, easy-to-read discussion on what stress
is, how it affects adults and children, and how to take back
control when stress becomes overwhelming. Whether the reader is a
parent, caretaker, counselor, or teacher, this book will provide a
better understanding of stress and techniques to help children
better cope throughout life. The Haworth Press, www.haworthpress.com,
2004, ISBN 0-7890-2266-4 
McKay, Matthew & Patrick Fanning, The Daily
Relaxer, New Harbinger, 1997
Seaward,
Brian Luke, Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backward: Rising
above life's challenges with humor, hope and courage. Stress
is as American as apple pie. It doesn't matter where you live,
what your job is, how much money you make, or what demands you
face in your personal life. There's simply no escaping stress, for
better or for worse. And that's just the point. There is a better
side to dealing with stress. According to the author, the toughest
times can reap unexpected benefits if you develop the right
attitude. When met with faith, humor, love and optimism, life's
greatest challenges can lead to success and spiritual depth.
Conari Press, 1999, ISBN 1-57324-166-0 Buy
This Book!
Williams, Mary, Cool Cats Calm
Kids: Relaxation and stress management for young people.
Yawn...stretch...purr... Cats know how to live, don't
they? And now you can learn their secrets for keeping
cool and calm, and for handling minor upsets in your life. This
book won't make you a "cool cat", but it will sure help you be a
"calm kid!" Relax and enjoy it. Impact Publishing, 1998
ISBN 0-91516-94-1 Buy
This Book!
Williams, Redford and Virginia, In
Control: No more snapping at your family, sulking at work,
steaming in the grocery line, seething in meetings, stuffing your
frustration. Have you ever lost your temper over trivial
matters? Stuffed your anger deep inside? Sulked because
you didn't get your way? Felt lost in an increasingly
confusing modern world? If so, you may not be in control. The
authors are internationally recognized as experts in behavioral
medicine. Together, they have developed a clinically proven
program that reduces depression and helps people lead healthier,
more successful lives. You'll start by taking a 30-question
self-assessment quiz, which will pinpoint your trouble areas. For
eight weeks, you'll then focus on each of those areas, learning to
control your reactions, problem solve with creativity, assert
yourself, and respond to difficult situations with poise and
confidence. Based on cutting-edge research the this authors, this
book draws on the most exciting developments in the field of
behavioral medicine. With this easy-to-follow book, you'll learn
to handle anything - from stress at work to traffic jams and
grocery store lines. Rodale Press, rodalestore.com,
2006, ISBN 1-59486-256-7
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