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  • Almost a Mother
    Christy Wopat
    "After my infant twins died, I couldn’t find anything on the shelves at the bookstore that was actually honest."I found books about grief, sure. Books written by psychologists on the stages of grief and books that assured me that I would find my answers in prayer. This isn’t meant to replace those. Those books are necessary, but in the raw, emotional weeks and months after losi...
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    19,83 €

  • Inner Sky
    Steven Layer
    A conversation about resistance...to life's experiences. If I had one afternoon to spend with my friend Lily, just diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, what would I say?  I had been where she is now, yet against all the odds found the way to experience a complete and spontaneous healing. The secrets I was shown are the opposite of what society teaches us. This was not...
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    28,77 €

  • Spoiler Alert
    Jacquie Purcell / Korttany Finn
    One thing you can count on in life is the fact that you are going to die. How’s that for a buzzkill? Most people diligently ignore the reality of their future demise. Thinking about death somehow seems wrong. Luckily, a real life coroner challenged a few thousand internet strangers to do the thinking for you. The result is a collection of morbid and slightly embarrassing questi...
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    9,88 €

  • An Honest Death
    Matthew Engelke
    A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at non-religious funerals in contemporary LondonAn Honest Death is an intimate and moving ethnographic account of funerals for people who don’t believe in God or an afterlife. Focusing on secular funeral celebrants of the British Humanist Association (now called Humanists UK), the book examines how their ritual work is geared toward helping...
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    32,05 €

  • Widowed as F**K
    Rosie Moss
    ’Honest, practical, and deeply reassuring’ NICKY WAKEWhat happens when the future you planned disappears overnight?Widowed As F**k takes you inside the hidden world of modern widowhood, where grief is loud, messy, beautiful, infuriating, and sometimes wildly misunderstood.With warmth, humour, and absolute honesty, Rosie Moss weaves her own story together with hundreds of interv...
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    20,07 €

  • Blowin’ Smoke
    Benjamin A Saunders
    Blowin’ Smoke takes readers behind the doors of the crematory and into the heart of the funeral profession, where fire, faith, grief, history, and human dignity meet. Drawing from personal experience as a funeral director and crematory operator, Benjamin A. Saunders explores the rise of cremation through real stories, cultural traditions, religious questions, historical turning...
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    19,50 €

  • As She Chose
    Oliver Christen
    „Eine Pflichtlektüre für jeden, der einen geliebten Menschen auf seinem letzten Weg begleiten möchte, und für alle, die sich über ihr eigenes Lebensende Gedanken machen.'- Helen Callanan, Führende Dozentin für Sterbebegleitung, AustralienWas wäre, wenn das Ende des Lebens eine bewusste Entscheidung sein könnte?As She Chose ist die zutiefst bewegende wahre Geschichte eines Sohne...
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    21,55 €

  • Death Dying and Living
    Barry Goldsmith
    The passing of more than 125 relatives, friends and acquaintances while writing the author’s second book, The Boys of Winter, motivated him to write Death, Dying and Living. At the age of 73, the author became acutely aware that in the game of life he is in the equivalent of the seventh inning of a baseball game or the fourth quarter of a basketball game or the winter of their ...
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    34,08 €

  • Highgate
    Craig Ferguson / Craig Gerard Ferguson
    Step through the gates of one of the world’s most famous cemeteries - and learn to read it the way its Victorian visitors once did.Highgate Cemetery has been many things across nearly two centuries: a commercial solution to a Victorian sanitation crisis, a fashionable status symbol for London’s rising middle class, a nearly abandoned ruin swallowed by ivy, the epicenter of a bi...
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    24,93 €

  • Digging Up Bones
    Tanya Covington Radic
    What happens when the dead refuse to stay buried?For decades, Robertson County’s funeral industry operated behind a veil of trust, tradition, and silence. But when graves were opened and long-buried questions began to surface, a troubling story emerged-one involving funeral homes, missing records, community loyalties, and allegations that shook an entire region.Digging Up Bones...
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    22,21 €

  • HELL HOUSE
    Rachel Cardiff
    HELL HOUSE: An Adoption Abuse MemoirHow One Woman Rewrote Her StoryEveryone believed Rachel Cardiff was one of the lucky ones a child adopted into what appeared to be a loving, faith-filled home. Behind closed doors, however, lay a world of fear, manipulation, neglect, and unimaginable abuse hidden beneath the illusion of the perfect family.In Hell House, Rachel shares her powe...
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    12,93 €

  • Morality of Killing in Children’s Animated Films
    Marissa Lammon
    Death is a topic most adults avoid, especially when it comes to children. Yet, death saturates American media, including the animated films that children watch most. Despite cultural assumptions of animation as innocent fantasy, popular animated films introduce young audiences to violence, killing, and moral judgments at alarming rates, shaping the way children understand both ...
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    79,37 €

  • Saiva Sadangu Vilakkam
    K. Subramania Pillai
    இந்திய நாட்டிலே மக்கள் வாழ்க்கையிலே பிறப்பு நாள் முதல் இறுதிநாள் முடிய உள்ள காலப்பகுதியுள் முக்கியமான செய்திகள் நிகழும்போதெல்லாம் சமயத்த தொடர்பான நெறிச்செயல் செய்விப்பது அவசியமான வழக்கமாயிருக்கின்றது. கிரியையினை ஆசிரியர் தொல் காப்பியனார் கரணம் என்றனர். எல்லாக்கரணங்களின் நோக்கமும் அவற்றைச் செய்வோரின் நன்மையின் பொருட்டு ஒரு கடவுளையாதல் அக்கடவுளின் அடியார்களாய பல தெய்வங்களையாதல் வ...
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    8,27 €

  • The Evil Eye, Thanatology, and Other Essays (Cram Edition)
    Roswell Park
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Evil Eye, Thanatology, and Other Essays pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Explore the intersection of folklore, medicine, and social science in Roswell Park’s 'The Evil Eye, Thanatology, and Other Essays.' This collection delves into intriguing subjects, ...
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    26,08 €

  • The Cremation of the Dead / Considered From an Aesthetic, Sanitary, Religious, Historical, Medico-legal, and Economical Standpoint (Cram Edition)
    Hugo Erichsen / Spencer Wells
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The cremation of the dead / considered from an aesthetic, sanitary, religious, historical, medico-legal, and economical standpoint pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Cremation of the Dead' by Hugo Erichsen offers a comprehensive exploration of cremation, ...
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    25,24 €

  • Known Unto Us
    Sara Madden
    War histories remember the generals, the battles, and the dead.But who remembers the people who cared for the bodies?Known Unto Us: The Hidden History of War’s Caretakers turns away from the traditional story of combat to uncover the largely invisible history of those who remained after the fighting: the gravediggers, stretcher-bearers, Graves Registration soldiers, mortuary sp...
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    30,30 €

  • Muerte en las máquinas
    Rodrigo Oscar Ottonello
    ’Muerte en las máquinas’ propone una lectura radical del automovilismo: lo entiende como una tecnología funeraria que organiza nuestra civilización a través de la velocidad, el riesgo y la muerte. Rodrigo Ottonello combina filosofía, antropología y crítica cultural para mostrar cómo el automóvil transforma cuerpos, distancias y potencias, revelando continuidades con antiguos ri...
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    16,12 €

  • Aftercare
    Ahmed Alsisi
    Redefining Compassion Beyond the FuneralBy Ahmed AlsisiGrief does not end at the funeral.For many families, that is where the hardest part truly begins.In AFTERCARE, Ahmed Alsisi delivers a thought-provoking and compassionate exploration of bereavement support, mental health, funeral leadership, and the urgent need to rethink how society cares for people after loss.Drawing from...
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    25,60 €

  • EMDR Grieving Reconnection Integration & Enrichment Framework (EMDR-GRIEF©)
    Krista Helman
    This is a clinician-focused official companion manual to the EMDR-GRIEF training offered by social worker and therapist Krista Helman, MSW. Grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing model and organised across four arcs-Grieving, Reconnection, Integration, and Enrichment-it translates EMDR’s eight phases into clear preparation, pacing, targeting, and closure steps with rea...
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    73,04 €

  • Secrets of the Blue Zones
    T.S Avini
    Discover the hidden corners of our world where people outlive the rest, not merely in years but in quality of life. 'Secrets of the Blue Zones' takes you on an eye-opening journey through regions celebrated for their exceptional longevity: Sardinia, Okinawa, Nicoya, Ikaria, and Loma Linda. Unveil powerful insights that weave a narrative of vitality and wisdom. Some highlights i...
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    15,78 €

  • VSED Support
    BSN RN Nancy Simmers / Nancy RN Simmers
    When someone chooses to voluntarily stop eating and drinking (VSED) to bring their life to a natural close, loved ones often ask: Why this path? What can we expect? How can we help?This clear, compassionate guide offers practical answers and emotional support for those navigating this profound choice. Drawing from years of end-of-life work, Nancy Simmers walks readers through w...
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    21,76 €

  • As She Chose
    Oliver Christen
    'A must-read for anyone intending to accompany a loved one through the end of life and anyone contemplating their end-of-life choices.' Helen Callanan, Leading End-of-Life Doula Educator, AustraliaHighly acclaimed by readersWhat if the end of life could be a conscious choice?A deeply moving true story of a son supporting a dying parent to meet death with absolute dignity, clari...
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    19,80 €

  • Death and Power A Deep Inquiry into Society, Control, and Human Existence
    javed s.k
    What if death is not just an ending-but a decision shaped by power?Death and Power: A Deep Inquiry into Society, Control, and Human Existence takes you beyond the usual understanding of death as a natural, biological event. Instead, it reveals a powerful truth: death is often influenced by systems of control, inequality, and social structures.In today’s world, not all lives are...
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    26,97 €

  • Being There
    Dawn White R.N.
    This tender, honest exploration of what it means to care for someone at the end of life invites readers into the quiet, often unseen moments of dying. Through intimate stories and practical wisdom, it reveals caregiving not merely as an act of duty but as a profound human exchange - where love, grief, resilience, and meaning coexist. Grounding and compassionate, it’s a guide fo...
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    19,00 €

  • Ending Life Issues
    Chris Christiansen
    Abortion and euthanasia are complex topics. Not only are there the standard arguments for and against to consider. There are also the questions these raise of the implications of certain views.-Could legalizing euthanasia for the terminally ill eventually lead to legalizing it for people with mental illness?-How should people act while trying to fight what they consider to be r...
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    14,12 €

  • The London Burial Grounds; Notes on Their History from the Earliest Times to the Present Day
    Isabella M. Holmes
    Beneath the bustling pavements and stately terraces of nineteenth century London lie stories as intricate and layered as the city itself-tales etched in stone, moss, and memory. Here, amid the silent company of the departed, the living city’s deepest secrets are unearthed, revealing how burial grounds shaped both the urban landscape and the soul of Victorian London. This extrao...
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    20,43 €

  • Truth and Love
    Paul Redekop
    Drawing on decades of research, Paul Redekop examines near-death experiences: remarkably consistent accounts in which people report leaving their bodies, encountering deceased loved ones, travelling through darkness, and being drawn into a radiant light filled with overwhelming, unconditional love. Reported across age, culture, gender, and belief systems, these experiences chal...
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    18,77 €

  • Lavender Fields
    Laura Caseley
    Love doesn’t save her. It sees her. Emma Davis keeps her life small and predictable, carrying her grief quietly and moving through the world with careful steps. Safety feels easier than hoping for anything more. When Daniel enters her life with gentle patience, Emma finds herself seen in a way she hasn’t allowed in years. He doesn’t try to change her. He simply notices the stre...
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    19,51 €

  • Choosing to Die
    Theresa E Evans
    'We are quick to talk about the miracle of life when an infant enters this world. I believe the miracle of death carries the same weight and mystery.' -- Theresa EvansAs an ICU nurse, Theresa Evans witnessed death and dying on a regular basis. She considered it a privilege and an honor to be with someone when they died.And then her own mother chose a date with death.So begins t...
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    25,90 €

  • From the Dead to You
    Carol Lee
    This book offers a powerful, human glimpse into lives that continue to teach the living. Through a forensic pathologist’s eyes, each chapter reveals the love, regret, and resilience behind every case. More than a book about death, it’s a reflection on life’s beauty, fragility, and the wisdom we carry forward. ...
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    4,95 €


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