How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying
Practical Tips to Help You Board That Next Flight
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Tony Brenner
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Are you tired of letting your fear of flying hold you back from exploring the world, connecting with loved ones, or advancing your career? If you've tried other solutions with little success, it’s time to take a different approach. How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying: Practical Tips to Help You Board That Next Flight, by Tony Brenner, is your comprehensive guide to confronting and conquering your flying anxieties.
Packed with actionable strategies and expert insights, this book is designed to be your go-to manual for overcoming the fears that have grounded you. Uncover the root causes of your fears, master breathing exercises to keep anxiety at bay, discover the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and even explore alternative therapies to find what works for you. Tony Brenner delivers a solution-oriented approach without any fluff. Each chapter is tailored to offer you real strategies you can apply to gradually build your confidence, one step at a time.
What You'll Learn:
- The psychology behind your fear of flying
- Effective mindfulness and meditation practices
- The importance of proper breathing to control anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches
- Practical tips for traveling with children or pets
- The role of medication and when to consider it
- And so much more!
Don't let another year go by watching planes from the ground. Take the first step toward a new, fearless life with this groundbreaking book.
Chapter 1: Understanding the Fear of Flying
Chapter 2: Common Myths Debunked
Chapter 3: Safety Measures in Modern Aviation
Chapter 4: The Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions
Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Flight
Chapter 6: On the Ground - Airport Tips
Chapter 7: In-flight Relaxation Techniques
Chapter 8: Mindfulness and Meditation
Chapter 9: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Approaches
Chapter 10: The Importance of Breathing
Chapter 11: Pharmacological Aids
Chapter 12: Alternative Therapies
Chapter 13: Traveling with Children or Pets
Chapter 14: Technology to the Rescue
Chapter 15: Your Support Network
Chapter 16: Overcoming Setbacks
Chapter 17: Practice Makes Perfect
Chapter 18: Expert Interviews
Chapter 19: Your Next Steps
Chapter 20: Stories of Transformation
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- De Drew (@drewsant) en 04-13-15
De: Andrea Lankford
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Barbarian Days
- A Surfing Life
- De: William Finnegan
- Narrado por: William Finnegan
- Duración: 18 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,556
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,077
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,060
Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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What a Jerk.
- De ML Sadler en 03-06-17
De: William Finnegan
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The Year of Living Danishly
- Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
- De: Helen Russell
- Narrado por: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Duración: 9 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,388
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,871
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,860
When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long, dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries. What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born or made?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting content. Unfortunate delivery.
- De Jennifer Soudagar en 11-13-15
De: Helen Russell
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Buried in the Sky
- The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day
- De: Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan
- Narrado por: David Doersch
- Duración: 7 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,237
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,076
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,071
When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sherpas, The True Unsung Heroes
- De Kathy in CA en 07-26-15
De: Peter Zuckerman, y otros
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Neither Here nor There
- De: Bill Bryson
- Narrado por: William Roberts
- Duración: 9 h y 10 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 347
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 294
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 293
In Neither Here nor There Bill Bryson brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack, keeps a tight hold on his wallet, and journeys from Hammerfest, the northernmost town on the continent, to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Authentic Bryson, but that might be the problem
- De M. Craft en 08-12-14
De: Bill Bryson
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Ghost Rider
- Travels on the Healing Road
- De: Neil Peart
- Narrado por: Brian Sutherland
- Duración: 15 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,873
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,667
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,665
In less than a year, Neil Peart lost both his 19-year-old daughter, Selena, and his wife, Jackie. Faced with overwhelming sadness and isolated from the world in his home on the lake, Peart was left without direction. That lack of direction lead him on a 55,000 mile journey by motorcycle across much of North America, down through Mexico to Belize, and back again.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not happy, but fascinating
- De Jim In Texas! en 09-25-14
De: Neil Peart
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Where's the Next Shelter?
- De: Gary Sizer
- Narrado por: Gary Sizer
- Duración: 11 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,548
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,405
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,398
Where's the Next Shelter? is the true story of three travelers on the Appalachian Trail, a 2,000-mile hike that stretches from Georgia to Maine, told from the perspective of Gary Sizer, a seasoned backpacker and former marine who quickly finds himself humbled by the endeavor. If you long for the horizon or to sleep under the stars, then come along for the hike of a lifetime. All you have to do is take the first step.
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4 out of 5 stars
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If You Liked AWOL, You'll Like This
- De Rebecca en 06-02-16
De: Gary Sizer
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The Adventures of the Mountain Men
- True Tales of Hunting, Trapping, Fighting, and Survival
- De: Stephen Brennan
- Narrado por: Kevin Stillwell
- Duración: 12 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 365
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 324
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 324
The “mountain men” were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals, to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great unexplored wilds of the Rockies.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good for boys
- De Mrs. C en 05-12-14
De: Stephen Brennan
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Mother of God
- An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon
- De: Paul Rosolie
- Narrado por: Jonathan Yen
- Duración: 11 h y 27 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 413
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 374
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 376
For fans of The Lost City of Z, Walking the Amazon, and Turn Right at Machu Picchu comes naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land and presents an impassioned call to save it.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This whole book is B.S.
- De bob fields en 09-30-18
De: Paul Rosolie
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail
- A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
- De: Chris Cage
- Narrado por: John E Broussard
- Duración: 5 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 318
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 279
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 280
If you are planning on (or just thinking about) hiking the Appalachian Trail, this book is for you. Planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is overwhelming. I know. I spent months researching every question I could think of before starting the six-month journey. Even after all of that research, there were countless mistakes I made. This book is everything I wish I would have known before starting. Inside is a step-by-step guide to efficiently plan for a successful thru-hike. Complete with personal tips and experiences.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exactly what’s missing from all the personal hiking account stories
- De Tracy Anne Buro en 04-12-18
De: Chris Cage
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Vagabonding
- An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
- De: Rolf Potts
- Narrado por: Rolf Potts
- Duración: 4 h y 9 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,689
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,975
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,963
Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life - from six weeks to four months to two years - to discover and experience the world on your own terms. Veteran shoestring traveler Rolf Potts shows how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I wanted to love this book...
- De Scott Shepherd en 10-10-16
De: Rolf Potts
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The Longest Silence
- A Life in FIshing
- De: Thomas McGuane
- Narrado por: L.J. Ganser
- Duración: 13 h y 9 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 27
From the highly acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts comes a collection of alternately playful and exquisite essays—including seven collected here for the first time—borne of a lifetime spent fishing.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Narrator had to catch a train
- De Brandon Taff en 01-11-23
De: Thomas McGuane
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The Lost Continent
- Travels In Small Town America
- De: Bill Bryson
- Narrado por: William Roberts
- Duración: 10 h y 12 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 963
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 803
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 799
Hardly anyone ever leaves Des Moines, Iowa. But Bill Bryson did, and after 10 years in England he decided to go home, to a foreign country. In an ageing Chevrolet Chevette, he drove nearly 14,000 miles through 38 states to compile this hilarious and perceptive state-of-the-nation report on small-town America.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Written by Bryson's evil twin
- De M. S. Cohen en 08-11-14
De: Bill Bryson
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Roadshow
- Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle
- De: Neil Peart
- Narrado por: Brian Sutherland
- Duración: 15 h y 46 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 639
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 550
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 553
For 30 years, drummer, author, and songwriter Neil Peart had wanted to write a book about "the biggest journey of all in my restless existence: the life of a touring musician." Finally, the right time, and the right tour. In the summer of 2004, after three decades, 20 gold albums, and thousands of performances, the band Rush embarked on a 30th Anniversary World Tour. The "R30" tour traveled to nine countries, where the band performed 57 shows for more than half a million fans. Uniquely, Peart chose to do his between-show traveling by motorcycle, riding 21,000 miles of back roads.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable, even for a non-fan of Rush
- De Jim In Texas! en 10-04-14
De: Neil Peart
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Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints
- A Guide to Magical New Orleans
- De: Denise Alvarado
- Narrado por: Karen Chilton
- Duración: 6 h y 53 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 52
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 44
New Orleans has long been America’s most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is acclaimed for its witches, ghosts, and vampires. Because of its unique history, New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions and spirituality in the US.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Gem
- De Amber en 04-09-22
De: Denise Alvarado
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Call the Nurse
- True Stories of a Country Nurse in Scotland's Western Isles
- De: Mary J. MacLeod
- Narrado por: Gwen Hughes
- Duración: 10 h y 17 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,339
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,206
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,203
Tired of the pace and noise of life near London and longing for a better place to raise their young children, Mary J. MacLeod and her husband, George, encountered their dream while vacationing on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides. Enthralled by its windswept beauty, they soon were the proud and startled owners of a near-derelict croft house - a farmer’s stone cottage - on “a small acre” of land. Mary assumed duties as the island’s district nurse.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A 1970's Visiting Nurse on Rural Scottish Island
- De Sara en 09-10-14
De: Mary J. MacLeod
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The Maine Woods
- De: Henry David Thoreau
- Narrado por: Duncan Brownlehe
- Duración: 9 h y 6 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 28
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 22
Thoreau gives an account of three canoe and hiking journeys - by himself and with others - through the mostly uninhabited forests of Maine in the 1850s. Identifying birds, trees and plants by their botanical as well as their common names, he also records the Indian names of lakes, rivers and plants. He investigates the connections between waterways and trails, and provides detail on camping, fishing and hunting in the woods, using whatever is at hand. Extolling the beauty of the wilds that he encounters, Thorough’s narrative is also imbued with elements of his philosophy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Listened to this at least 3 times
- De Teagan MacEachern en 01-30-23