An accessible book on phobias and how to overcome them. Phobia: an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things or people. Here, a psychologist discusses over 100 phobias. Beginning with the current theories about phobias, the book has a complete listing of the most common phobias, each with a full history and description, with the most effective ways to cope. Interesting, jargon-free and full of insight, it sheds light on this widespread condition. ? Informal and informative ? Combination of reading and dictionary format for quick reference ? Full advice on how to cope with phobias

Phobia is defined as an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, or people. Hundreds of thousands of people are plagued with phobias, from the milder ones such as achuluobphobia (fear of the dark) to the more disturbing conditions such as agoraphobia (fear of open spaces or leaving home). Over 100 phobic conditions are known, each with its own special set of symptoms and origins. Psychologist Greg Korgeski gives readers a thorough discussion of these phobias in his latest book, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Phobias. Beginning with the most current theories about how phobias arise, Dr. Korgeski has organized the book by theme or category of phobia, explaining the distinctive nature of each, and then shares some of the most effective ways to cope with phobias. Interesting, jargon-free, and full of insight into this peculiar yet widespread condition, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Phobias includes: A complete listing of the most common phobias, each with a full history and description. Additional discussion of the more exotic phobias. Advice on coping with phobias that can disrupt everyday life. Gregory P. Korgeski, Ph.D., is a clinical and consulting psychologist. He has been on the clinical faculty of the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology and has worked as a consultant, organizational psychologist, and therapist for nearly 30 years. He conducts workshops on a wide range of topics in psychology and has been a contributor to Contemporary Psychology and a writer and co-editor for the Newsletter of the Society for Psychoanalytic Studies.

Discusses different anxiety disorders and potential treatments, including anxiety in children and teens, and describes beneficial exercises, diets, therapies, and medications

Does this sound familiar? “If I could get in front of the prospect, the rest of the selling process becomes easier. It’s just getting in front of them that’s the challenge.” The fact is most cold calling efforts are doomed from the start. Salespeople lose sales not due to a lack of effort, but because they lack a prospecting system they are comfortable with and can trust to generate greater, consistent results. If you are prospecting the same way you have been for the last several years (including the “calling to check in, touch base or follow-up” approach) or haven’t been prospecting at all, you’re simply making it easier for your competition to take away the new business you are working so hard to earn. So, if you love to sell but hate (or don’t like) to prospect, this book is your opportunity to maximize your cold calling potential and boost your income by learning how to get in front of the right prospects in less time and create greater selling opportunities without the fear, pressure or anxiety associated with cold calling. This Complete Idiot’s Guide® will show you how to: • Utilize the seven steps to a permission-based cold calling conversation so that you don’t have to push your presentation and hope there’s a fit. • Create winning voice mail messages that will ensure more return calls. • Develop your MVP (Most Valuable Proposition) that separates you from your competition. • Craft the Compelling Reasons that would motivate a prospect to speak with you. • Prevent and defuse initial objections, such as “I'm not interested,” “We don't have any money now,” or “Call me back later.” • Design your own step-by-step prospecting and follow-up system that runs on autopilot and is aligned with your selling philosophy, strengths, objectives, and natural talents rather than taking the generic, “one size fits all” approach. • Develop the right questions and uncover new selling opportunities in seconds so that you can stop wasting precious time on the wrong prospects.

You’re no idiot, of course. You’re familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Judgment Day—especially in the wake of the new millennium. However, the Book of Revelation has existed for almost 2,000 years and is open to countless interpretations. Don’t get confused by scholarly analysis and religious dogma! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Book of Revelation shows you how so many meanings are derived from the book’s text. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Various ways to interpret Revelation and its symbols • A detailed examination of the key elements, including the Seven Seals and the Antichrist • A look at how the Jewish Old Testament and prophecies relate to Revelation

Simple steps to connecting with others. Now readers can raise their social intelligence quotient with a little self-knowledge and practice. Beginning with a series of short quizzes that generate a personal social profile, this guide explains how readers can enhance their ability to create and sustain mutually enriching relationships, make friends, and build a rich social network. • “Social intelligence” is the new buzz word in the psychology of relationships. • Includes social personality quizzes. • Hot, new self-help topic. • Author Gregory Korgeski, PhD, has more than 30 years of experience as a licensed psychologist.