KREUZ Rights Catalogue. Autumn Psychology / Self-Help Religion / Spirituality KREUZ. Was Menschen bewegt

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1 KREUZ Rights Catalogue Autumn 2013 Psychology / Self-Help Religion / Spirituality KREUZ Was Menschen bewegt

2 KREUZ Rights Catalogue Autumn Dear Colleagues, KREUZ VERLAG is delighted to present its new RIGHTS GUIDE for Autumn In our new autumn programme you will find interesting and exciting books to complement your existing stock. Leading standard works in the religion section and counselling books on a variety of subjects are the themes we are focused on. Please read the synopses to find out more about this great collection. KREUZ VERLAG holds full rights to all the enclosed titles. If you are interested in any of our titles, or would like to receive more information on specific books, please contact us. We will be pleased to assist. Feel also free to visit our web site for further information on our books. You can find us at /rights Sincerely, Bertram Walter Francesca Bressan International Rights Manager Stefan Dalmühle Rights Director Direct line: +49 (0)761 / (0)761 / bressan@herder.de dalmuehle@herder.de Fax: +49 (0)761 / (0)761 / Postal Address: KREUZ VERLAG part of Verlag Herder GmbH Rights & Permissions Hermann-Herder-Strasse Freiburg

3 Psychology / Self-help 3 Niemz, Markolf H. Meaning Sinn Many people believe in miracles, divine providence and even in the resurrection of the dead. Yet to the greatest wonder of the world, the aesthetic physical law of nature they are blind. How can nature use the same laws anywhere and at any time? Is there a book of natural law similar to the criminal code? How does nature use it - without making mistakes? 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 176 pages ISBN: Tischinger, Michael Every day is a gift of life Jeder Tag ist ein geschenktes Leben Live according to the four dimensions of awareness: listen to the wisdom of your body, perceive your own feelings and thoughts, clarify relationships to others, locate your spiritual pole. Using many practical examples Michael Tischinger, doctor, therapist and theologian, shows us how we can achieve this in our day to day lives - here and now. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 176 pages ISBN: Kast, Verena The soul needs time Seele braucht Zeit Our souls have a great deal to do: they need to establish the balance between the needs of our own inner self and the demands of the world without. This often proves too much for us. Our souls need time, time to select and to mature. That is not only true for strenuous experiences, but also for happy ones. Only then can they be stored in our memories. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, ca. 192 pages ISBN: Peirano, Julia SOS in love... and remain happy SOS in der Liebe Being crossed in love is no uncommon occurrence: a longing to be loved, separation or unrequited love - it is always painful. The author takes a closer look at the pain and, using practical examples, examines the psychological patterns and causes of pain. She provides the reader with a wide array of methods to overcome love sickness and recognize the potential for growth and happiness. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 220 pages ISBN: Krüger, Wolfgang Jealousy can turn into love Aus Eifersucht kann Liebe werden Jealousy is a warning signal. Couples are well advised to take this emotion seriously. Are baseless fears involved, is the relationship itself in danger? The author presents numerous practical examples enabling the reader to examine his/her own situation and, if appropriate, face the consequences and take the necessary steps. ISBN: Hempel, Ronald / Hempel, Anika Loving partnership Liebevolle Partnerschaft Non-violent communication is the key to finding out how your partner really feels. This short guide helps couples communicate with each other about their feelings, desires and needs. It illustrates how most conflicts can be avoided or resolved using this approach. Many practical examples. ISBN: Miller, Martin The true drama of a gifted child Das wahre Drama des begabten Kindes Martin Miller, son of the famous researcher on traumatic stress disorders in childhood, Alice Miller, relates his mother s tragic life story. How she escaped from the Jewish ghetto, her move to Switzerland after the war. He outlines her therapeutic approach and examines why she was unable to apply her therapeutic insights to her own life and to that of her children. ca. 176 pages ISBN: French rights sold Prekop, Jirina Szöllösi, Ingeborg (Ed.) Familes thrive on love Familie lebt von Liebe The laws of love are no longer uppermost in people s minds and relationships are breaking up. That need not be. Jirina Prekop, a wellknown family therapist shows how relationships can be maintained. Her approach offers simple solutions that are easy to apply. Her concept is founded in elementary natural laws. ISBN: Czech and Slovak rights sold

4 Psychology / Self-help 4 Haas, Werner Parents, assert your authority! Eltern, setzt euch durch! How can parents gain positive authority? How do children achieve inner clarity? Decisiveness, caution, politeness and strength are the basic characteristics of a positive upbringing. A practical guide that helps parents assert their authority without freaking out. Raising children in a non-violent, yet powerful manner. ISBN: Glöckner, Angelika Dear father, dear mother... Lieber Vater, liebe Mutter... Many adults still have issues with events of their childhood. It is like a shadow lying over their lives. Angelika Glöckner s approach enables those concerned to solve these problems by means of an effective self-therapy. This therapy provides adults with the foundation to then lead happy, contented lives. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, ca. 224 pages ISBN: Graf, Johanna Family team - strengthening partnerships Familienteam - das Miteinander stärken Tantrums in the supermarket, smartphones that are never switched off - every family has its own particular brand of family crisis. Family team is a scientifically founded programme with a variety of exercises and sample solutions. In eight stages Johanna Graf presents the necessary tools to help parents raise their children with love, respect and humour. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, ca. 192 pages ISBN: Korean rights sold Grün, Anselm Overcoming conflicts Konflikte bewältigen Tensions and conflicts can inhibit, paralyze and wound, but they can also be helpful. Disputes in families, at work or in communities can be resolved. Anselm Grün uses case examples and archetypal stories from the bible to illustrate problemsolving strategies, based on insights from psychology and conflict research. ISBN: Italian and Portuguese (Brazil) rights sold Schwab, Katja A short guide for more serenity in our daily routines Das kleine Handbuch für mehr Gelassenheit im Alltag Trouble at the office, people jumping the queue at the supermarket, missed the train...how can we stay calm? Based on scenes from daily life or psychological studies Katja Schwab shows us how. Using examples from situations at work, in the family or in relationships she whets our appetite, encouraging us to learn how to be calmer, more serene so that we can enjoy life even more. 12,0 x 19,0 cm, 160 pages ISBN: Engelbrecht, Sigrid Let go and get going Loslassen und Loslegen Are you happy where you are - at work, where you live, in relationships? Or would you like to change something? Sigrid Engelbrecht s test on life satisfaction and seven milestones to change help us discover our hidden potential. Her book helps us make changes in our lives - step by step, until we feel we are where we want to be in life and can say This is what I want! ISBN: Hartmann, Doris Setting course for new professional horizons Kurs auf Neues im Beruf Constant changes in the professional world demand that employees constantly review their working environments and realign their professional strategies. Doris Hartmann provides invaluable help for those seeking new direction in the professional world. She equips them with the necessary tools to analyze professional perspectives and make good usage of their talents and abilities. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 240 pages ISBN:

5 Psychology / Self-help 5 Tarr, Irmtraud Rituals for a good morning Rituale für den guten Morgen Little rituals help us begin the day gently, enabling body and soul to start the day well. Even those who are somewhat grouchy in the mornings get in to the swing of things. ISBN: Engelbrecht, Sigrid Rituals in stressful times Rituale in Stresszeiten Little rituals to help us keep stress at bay - and if it does catch up with us we can quickly gain relief from it. ISBN: Peng-Keller, Simon Rituals for leisure time Rituale für den Feierabend Rhythm adds depth to life. Simon Peng-Keller gathers helpful rituals for the transition from work time to leisure time, from evening to night. For adults who want to live their busy lives more consciously. ISBN: Konnerth, Tania Rituals for the weekend Rituale für das Wochenende Friday afternoon, weekend: Tania Konnerth s rituals help us keep a distance from work, relax and recharge our batteries. Our longings for the weekend become reality. ISBN: Wiese, Frigga My pet is critically ill. What now? Mein Tier ist schwer krank. Und nun? When a family pet is seriously ill the owner needs to make difficult decisions regarding treatment and the question of putting an animal down. Dr. Frigga Wiese, an experienced vet, tackles these urgent issues. He respects the insecurities of the owners and helps them make the best decisions for their pets. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 128 pages ISBN: Göckel, Renate Don t want for lean times Warte nicht auf schlanke Zeiten Renate Göckel guides readers from the question Why am I so fat? to the question What am I so fat for? The author uses many examples, exercises and a self-test to the illustrate that there can be many reasons why women are unable (at this point in time) to shed their excess pounds. She helps women face their inner needs and accept their bodies. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 208 pages ISBN: Dutch, Korean, Russian rights sold Kast, Verena Grieving Trauern Grieving is a natural process for the psyche to come to terms with and overcome the fatal loss of a loved one. Verena Kast helps the bereaved find their feet in the chaos of emotions and overcome their loss. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, ca. 220 pages ISBN: Chinese simplified, English, Hungarian, Korean rights sold

6 Psychology Religion / Spirituality / Self-help 6 Kachler, Roland / Majer-Kachler, Christa Grieving together and facing the future together Gemeinsam trauern - gemeinsam weiter lieben The death of a child is a catastrophe for parents and can threaten to destroy their relationship. The authors are aware of this from their own experiences. They show how very different forms of grief within a partnership can become a whole. They sensitively illustrate how partners can discover a deeper and successful new form of partnership on their journey through mourning. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 224 pages ISBN: Plieth, Martina Dead people also eat Nutella Tote essen auch Nutella That dead people eat Nutella, just not so much, is a sign of how children identify with those who have died. What children say and the pictures they draw illustrate what death signifies to them: what it means to be frightened and sad, but also what fills them with hope beyond death. A consoling book - even for adults. ISBN: Rüggeberg, Bernadette / Rüggeberg, Klaus / Rüggeberg, Lea Suddenly dead. The family lives on Plötzlich tot It is a nightmare: Tobias (30) dies following an accident on holiday. Friends and family are stunned. His parents, his three sisters and his daughter, Laura, tell how they survived the first year following his death. Will the pain ever go away? Can we still celebrate Christmas? What about this anger I feel? A practical guide for the grieving and the consolers. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, ca. 176 pages ISBN: Marti, Lorenz By the way, life is good. Discovering what is behind the ordinary Übrigens, das Leben ist schön These short stories seem so ordinary they hardly seem worth mentioning, yet they are far from trivial, dealing as they do with existential questions: Who am I? What is really important? Lorenz Marti transforms everyday observations into stories with a philosophical, spiritual stamp. An enlightening and amusing read. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, ca. 176 pages ISBN: Mai, Klaus-Rüdiger Praise to religion Lob der Religion Klaus-Rüdiger Mai is convinced that without faith there is no future for Europe. He does not believe in the purported objectivity of science and attacks modern day life-style atheists. Lack of faith has created scope for ideologies and fanaticism. Only faith can restore trust in the future and support a sense of community. A fulminant essay in praise of religion. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 176 pages ISBN: Langer, Heidemarie Eye contact Blickkontakte A speaking boat, a talking hand, a fountain with its own view of things. Heidemarie Langer surprises the reader with her unusual perspectives of storytelling. She selects wellknown stories about Jesus such as the calming of the storm, or the woman at the fountain and retells them from an surprising angle. A very special reading book for bible study or use in the community. 12,5 x 20,5 cm, 144 pages ISBN: Niemeyer, Susanne / Lemme, Matthias Bread and Love. Taking God home Brot und Liebe Bread and love is a book for all aspects of faith. A book for those looking for fresh ways to express faith and understand it. Prayers, poems, biblical and profane texts, thought-provoking and cheerful texts. Sorted according to themes and delightfully illustrated. To be read at the breakfast table, on the balcony, alone or with others. A new, fresh look at faith. 13,5 x 21,5 cm, 224 pages ISBN: Haas, Alois M. / Binotto, Thomas Meister Eckhart -God seeker Meister Eckhart - der Gottsucher Meister Eckhart, bridge builder between religions. For 800 years he has been a never ending source of interest and challenge for those seeking an encounter with God. Alois M. Haas, an expert on Eckhart, and cultural journalist Thomas Binotto discover and describe Meister Eckhart as ancient and novel at the same time. A very readable book. ISBN: