Click the links below to view the materials we have provided to make changing your course materials from the Eighth Edition to the Ninth Edition easier than ever!

Transition to the New Edition!

Transition Letter

Transition Guide

Ninth Edition Preface

Ninth Edition Table of Contents

PDFs of Sample Chapters

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Chapter 1: Achieving Personal Health

Chapter 2: Mind-Body Communications Maintain Wellness

Chapter 3: Managing Stress

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