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Find Meaning, Growth, and Joy in Your College Journey

The Complete U is a supportive, real-world guide to thriving in college—academically, socially, and emotionally. With warmth, humor, and deep insight, Dr. Deborah J. Cohan delivers over 100 empowering lessons to help students navigate every aspect of campus life.

The Complete U is your empowering, honest, and compassionate guide to navigating every step of the college experience. With over 100 lessons from sociologist and beloved professor Dr. Deborah J. Cohan, this transformative book offers the wisdom, support, and practical strategies every student needs to succeed in and beyond the classroom.

Whether you’re a first-year student or preparing to graduate, this book is like a trusted mentor, cheering you on while offering real talk about everything from picking a major to building mental resilience. From managing course loads and professors to making friends, coping with anxiety, and defining your purpose, The Complete U helps you grow not only as a student—but as a person.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical advice for every aspect of college life—from homesickness and time management to healthy relationships and stress relief.
• Supportive lessons for mental, emotional, and academic well-being, especially tailored to modern challenges like social media burnout, identity, and uncertainty.
• Lively reflections and real stories from students and parents, offering encouragement and insight in equal measure.

Your College Compass and Survival Toolkit

If you liked The Anxious Generation, The Freshman Survival Guide, or The Naked Roommate, then you'll love The Complete U.

Shooting Down Gun Violence Misinformation

"Don't tell me there's no such thing as gun violence. It happened in Parkland." ―Fred Guttenberg

#1 Best Seller in School Safety, Education Policy, and Law Enforcement Politics

Fred Guttenberg, who lost his beloved daughter Jaime in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and International gun policy consultant Thomas Gabor team up in American Carnage to dismantle some of the most common myths about guns and gun violence.

A national disgrace. In America, over 40,000 die each year as a result of gun violence. Relative to other advanced countries, the U.S. has a dismal gun violence record. Gun law reforms could reduce the number of gun deaths, but many political challenges stand in the way. A widespread multi-year misinformation assault on truth by the gun lobby and gun-extremists sows doubt about the dangers of pervasive gun ownership, gun carrying, and potential effectiveness of gun laws.

Debunking popular gun myths. Countering with strong evidence-based research the many slogans and myths repeated incessantly by spokespersons for the gun lobby and its surrogates is essential if we are to have a society where kids can attend school safely and people can work and enjoy life without fear of being shot. Over the last 30 years, the NRA’s campaign to achieve an armed society has succeeded in persuading many Americans that having a gun in the home or carrying a gun makes them safer. The evidence is overwhelming this is not the case. Guns in the home are far more likely to be used against a family member or in a suicide attempt than against an intruder. Tackling this and other myths is critical.

Myths and slogans exposed as false in American Carnage include:

• Gun owners frequently use firearms to fend off attackers
• An armed society is a safer society
• Guns don’t kill people, people kill people

If you have read Trigger Points, The Violence Project, Warning Signs, or Fred Guttenberg’s Find the Helpers, American Carnage is a must read.

Find Your Daily Peace and Relax Your Mind With TheLatestKate’s Art Therapy Activities

A gently supportive and encouraging coloring book by Kate Allan, creator of TheLatestKate and author of You Can Do All Things, perfect for those dealing with anxiety.

Soothing art therapy from an empathetic source. In You Deserve Nice Things, Kate draws strengths from her own struggles with depression and anxiety. Each design gently argues against negativity that can come from low self-esteem and helps you on your journey towards managing anxiety. 

Experience real anxiety relief through art therapy activities. Each page of the You Deserve Nice Things coloring book offers a supportive animal friend with a message of comfort, understanding, and mindfulness. Find inner peace and tranquility while coloring these uplifting, cute animals.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 96 coloring pages, full of inclusive illustrations suitable for all ages and skill levels.
• A collection of fun and sweet drawings that sparkle with comfort and provide anxiety relief 
• Stress-relieving art therapy activities that will help you find relaxation from the daily grind of life 

If you enjoyed coloring books that help with managing anxiety like Amazing Dogs: Adult Coloring Book or Mindfulness Coloring Book for Adults, you’ll love You Deserve Nice Things. Check out Kate Allan’s affirmation books You Can Do All Things, You’re Strong, Smart and You’ve Got This and It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful, as well as her Thera-Pets card deck!

How this comforting companion will help you: 

• Here you can unpack and process your feelings in a safe space 
• This is an opportunity to reflect on your life and future 
• Opens up possibilities of inspiration and creative ideas
• Find control, direction, and peace of mind in daily journaling prompts 

From the author: 

I think we all need to collect our thoughts on occasion and revisit what we may have done previously in myriad situations or contemplate what might sensibly follow next as we are moving forward on this very special or even ordinary day, maybe the very thoughts we are being moved by God to contemplate and savor. Indeed, this book is inviting you to think, dream, savor, and formulate where you have been and where you might be called to move in this next phase of your life.

In this crafty, cozy book, you will learn to:

• Sacred Heart Bowl to remember all that is meaningful in your life
• Window Herb Garden to bring nature inside the home
• Junk Journaling for savoring the special moments in your life 
• Family Recipe Cookbook to pass on legacy meals and treats 
• Fairy Light Landscapes to light up the darkness with magic 

D.I.Y. guide to peace of mind, you'll find inspiring ideas for how to do exactly that through a wide range of creative exercises. In this book, author Maggie Oman Shannon explores crafts and creativity as a practice with enormous physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. By immersing ourselves in a craft with intention and mindfulness, we can quiet those voices around us and in us — we can enter sacred stillness. Through revealing interviews, personal stories, and forty suggested activities, the author shows how creative processes can become spiritual practices

From the author 

"Through these weekly projects, you’ll be encouraged to slow down, embrace the joy of making, and discover the beautiful synergy of creating while reflecting on what’s most important in your life. Whether it’s a handmade gift, a seasonal decoration, or a personal totem, each project will offer not only a sense of accomplishment but an actual conduit to the beauty and enchantment of the everyday." 

Take An Authentic Look Within Yourself

When the Divine Feminine instructed Sue Patton Thoele to "pour water on my women," Thoele set about writing a book to provide women with spiritual sustenance for every area of their lives.

The Woman’s Book of Spirit is Thoele’s take on what it’s like to have the best intentions in the world and blow it—and not just once. It’s a book that asks us to meditate on a series of anecdotes and stories that touch on intimate portrayals of everyday living, from knowing how to receive love to handling grief.

Nourishment for the soul’s journey. Each daily reflection in this book evokes a nourishing and motivational sense of self that empowers and heals, so that you may move forward in your journey.

The Woman’s Book of Spirit:

• Is written in a series of short meditations that allows you to connect more deeply to yourself
• Contains the meaning behind “the Sacred Feminine Voice” that teaches you how to heal your wounds
• Includes quotes from distinguished women to revitalize your heart

If you felt empowered by books like Journey to the Heart, The Confident Woman Devotional, or The Gifts of Imperfection, then you will find The Woman’s Book of Spirit to be a new guide to spiritual living.

We live in stressful times. Some say that this is the most challenging time in history, it is fueled by ego, competition, injustice, and anxiety. Just glancing at news headlines each day is enough to cause alarm.

Mental health experts, psychologists, therapists, and counselors have reported the rising levels of stress, depression, anxiety, worry, and fear, year after year, for the last two decades.We can either wring our hands and doom-scrolling, or we can do something about it.

Brave New Mind offers ways to:

• Handle increasing stress in all areas of our lives. 
• Join the powers of serenity and alertness of oneself. 
• Cope with depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental illnesses. 
• Find renewed strength and motivation we have lost. 
• Make new meaning and find our life purpose. 
• Create a brave new mind equal to this moment. 

Dr. Eric Maisel’s work as a retired psychotherapist provides ways to deal not only with the extreme tension of today’s existence but a path forward. Instead of relying only on medications, readers are guided to fortify and reinvigorate the mind. His optimistic approach redefines the worry of the world. Dr. Maisel has devised this practical, approachable, and inspiring way to face the struggles with calmness and serenity.

Feel Better, Think Better, and Look Better in 30 Days!

We celebrate special occasions with a bottle of bubbly, take mom to brunch with specially crafted libations, meet our best friends with weekend cocktails, pour wine with dinner, and even watch our favorite football teams with a cooler full of icy beer. Alcohol is a big part of our culture and widely regarded as a major part of the good life.  And it is! But how does all this good living impact our health? Specifically, the liver? Dr. Kim has the solution! Learn how you can transform your relationship with alcohol and reclaim your health and happiness beyond Dry January.

In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, Dr. Kim provides simple practices and a 30-day program that combines exercises, mindset shifts, and holistic strategies to alleviate stress on your liver and optimize your overall health.

Discover the benefits of Booze to Balance.

• Develop a balanced, mindful relationship with alcohol
• Break free from unhealthy cravings at their source
• Improve your ability to handle life's ups and downs with ease
• Lose weight and boost your energy levels
• De-stress your way to feeling younger and healthier

Dr. Kim takes the guilt and fear away and makes balance easy and approachable. Whether you’re participating in Dry January, in recovery, or simply looking to cut down on your alcohol intake, Dr. Kim's safe and easy-to-implement lessons and activities empower you to take back control of your health.

In addition to improving overall health, you'll find practical tools to address liver-specific conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis, as well as common symptoms like brain fog, digestive upset, insomnia, mysterious skin rashes or itching, joint pain, jaw clenching, tooth grinding, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Take the first step toward better health today and discover the power of a liver-centered mindful approach to a balanced, healthier, and happier life.

“Dr. Kim brings sharp wit, grounded wisdom, and heartfelt guidance to the complex journey of rebalancing your relationship with alcohol.” - Ralph Remington, author and artist

You don’t have to deal with pain—heal from it! 

A nationally renowned physician with a track record of healing pain, restoring mobility, and helping people recover from limiting injuries, Dr. Donnie addresses pain prevention and recovery strategies in his second book. His experiences as an injury rehabilitation director, Olympic doctor, and chiropractor helped him develop his exclusive and proven methodology, the PREMIER Body Method:

• Performance Ready
• Educational Movement Integration
• Enhancement and Rehabilitation

In Your Life, Pain-Free, you’ll learn:

• Injury-reducing exercise methods that boost training results
• How the body functions so you can improve movement and posture
• Pain recovery by strengthening physical well-being
• Ways of providing health and longevity as you age

The perfect book for a sedentary office worker, a strength training personal trainer, a workout instructor, or a personal trainer for seniors. Chronic pain alone affects over 1.5 billion people—you don’t have to be one! Discover how to move correctly to alleviate and prevent physical pain with Dr. Donnie.

This powerful and timely collection of essays offers piercing insights into the realities of racism, sexism, homophobia, and the damaging legacy of Donald Trump's divisive presidency. With Trump mounting another run for the White House in 2024 amid the fallout of the January 6th insurrection, the national atmosphere is tinged with volatility and civil war rhetoric. Into this powder keg moment steps Remington, one of America's leading Black multi-sector voices on identity, social justice, and the path toward racial healing. His essays boldly confront the uncomfortable truths about the persisting toxicity of white supremacy and systemic discrimination.

From the Fields, Sounding the Alarm of Climate Change 

Our Five Seasons offers powerful, first-hand accounts of what is happening to our food system in the face of climate change. Drawing from the lived knowledge of farmworkers—those on the front lines of our changing environment—this book reveals the dramatic and subtle changes that are impacting U.S. agriculture and the reality of what it is like to live and work under these conditions. 

While the challenges facing our food system may seem distant from our everyday lives, in truth, the dangers that threaten farmworker lives and wellbeing impact all of us. The struggles with Cold, Heat, Storms, Fires, and Pesticides that farmworkers face are not just consequences of global warming but of a system that is becoming increasingly unstable, unsafe, and unhealthy. Through powerful storytelling and first-hand accounts, Our Five Seasons gives voice to those who have been ignored and relates the biggest threats to U.S. agriculture in farmworkers’ own words. It shares wisdom shaped by heatwaves, floods, fires, and pesticide drift —and by the deep connection farmworkers have to the land they work. You’ll hear from seasoned pickers, irrigators, and organizers who are sounding the alarm on our food system from the fields.

Learn about:

• the generations of knowledge and experience that farmworkers bring to their labor;
• the dangers and hardships they face at home and in the workplace;
• workers’ innovation and adaptation to address climate threats;
• their warnings for consumers further down the food system;
• and much more. . .

From the Author:

From my conversations with farmworkers across the U.S., it became clear that climate change is radically changing the conditions of agriculture and can no longer be understood in traditional terms. Our Five Seasons shifts our perceptions from winter, spring, summer, and fall to highlight the seasons that have the greatest impact on farmworker lives and our food supply. In this way, Cold, Heat, Storms, Fires, and Pesticides have become central actors in farmworker lives and labor, redefining our modern food system, and impacting all of us through the food we eat.

Empoderamiento. Se Positiva es un libro pequeño con un gran mensaje. Podemos recuperar nuestros sueños, conectar con nuestra sabiduría intuitiva y encontrar la fuerza para vivir sin miedo cada día. En decenas de breves entradas, la autora y psicoterapeuta Sue Patton Thoele ofrece meditaciones, afirmaciones e historias reales, incluyendo relatos profundamente personales, a menudo humorísticos y reveladores de su propio y accidentado camino de crecimiento personal.

Afirmaciones y Meditaciones Poderosas. La confianza no es algo grande, abstracto y externo, accesible solo para estrellas de cine, genios y multimillonarios. Es la esencia de la vida diaria. Sue nos inspira y nos anima a encontrar y cultivar nuestra propia confianza. Su colección de meditaciones y afirmaciones de apoyo te ayudará a confiar en ti misma emocional y espiritualmente.

Nina Amir shows how words can make a difference through books that spark change, start movements, and make this a better world.

Change the World One Book At a Time will teach those who want to write for change how to produce books that serve as potent tools for transformation. Like Becoming a Citizen Activist meets Writing to Change the World, this nonfiction reference book will provide activists, coaches, healers, clergy, speakers, leaders, writers, and anyone who wants to write a book that makes a difference with a comprehensive guide to understanding the change process, building engaged communities around their missions, and writing books that move readers to action.

Writing has the potential to effect change. Yet, until now, writers who want to inspire and motivate change with their books have faced a roadblock: a lack of guidance through the process. Nina Amir, seasoned Author Coach and San Francisco Writers Conference track coordinator, removes that obstacle. 

Change the World One Book at a Time provides activists, coaches, healers, clergy, speakers, leaders, writers, and anyone who wants to write a book that makes a difference with a comprehensive guide to understanding the change process, building engaged communities around their missions, and writing books that move readers to action. 

This essential resource details how to become a writer with the ability to produce books that serve as potent tools for transformation. “Authors of Change” make a difference by sparking change, starting movements, and fostering causes or missions with their published words. As a result, they make the world a better place. 

While a variety of books have been published on how to become an author, none have focused on providing strategies specifically geared toward writers who want to inspire and motivate change... until now. These writers need a better-than-average manual on how to write and publish transformational books. Now they have one.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50-70 million adults in the United States experience chronic sleep deprivation. The average American sleeps for only 5.7 hours a night, 2 hours less than the recommended minimum. With Dr. Maisel’s help, readers can learn how to snooze sooner and spend their hours in bed productively!

An expert on the effect of stress on sleep, Dr. Eric Maisel has innovated a way to manage anxiety and stress using the power of your own mind. A fresh and unexpected approach to problem-solving, Maisel participated in leading a study on various aspects of sleep. A positive and surprising discovery from this study, people can “assign” themselves a problem to solve during sleep and awaken with potential solutions. Night Brilliance is not only a guide to this practice for readers, but also a space to record your feelings and findings. It also provides ways to sleep more, more deeply, and relax sooner.

Why does this work so well?

According to Dr. Maisel and his colleagues’ study, when you’re asleep, you’re not simultaneously working, scrolling, or multitasking in any way. You have your full mind dedicated to solving issues that arise during the day.

Drawing from her own tender and transformative journey of reunion with her birth family, lovingly supported by her adoptive parents, Monk creates a safe, affirming space for fellow adoptees to reflect, heal, and grow. With wisdom and warmth, she invites readers to explore themes of identity, loss, belonging, and self-discovery through insightful journaling prompts, evocative quotes, and intimate excerpts from her own guide. This beautifully designed resource is more than a guide, it’s a companion on the path toward integration, wholeness, and empowerment.

This journal supports adoptees ready to embrace their full story, tend to the wound of abandonment, while honoring the presence of both nature and nurture within.

This book will save your marriage and repair your broken relationship!

The Sex & Intimacy Repair Kit is not just another relationship book. It’s a hands-on, heart-opening guide to help couples repair emotional disconnection, reignite sexual desire, and create the kind of deeply satisfying partnership you both crave. Xanet Pailet’s first book, Living the Orgasmic Life, has become a #1 bestseller and is regarded as a classic in the category of relationships, love, and intimacy. 

What makes it different?

You won’t just read about what to do—you’ll feel like you’re sitting in a real coaching session. Throughout the book, you’ll step into intimate, behind-the-scenes moments with real couples—complete with guided exercises, actual dialogue, and the kinds of compassionate, no-BS insights you’d hear if you were working with Xanet one-on-one.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• How to talk about sex and feelings without shutting down or blowing up
•  Practical tools to repair trust and reconnect after years of distance or pain
• A new paradigm for sex that centers on mutual pleasure—not performance
• Erotic style frameworks to understand what really turns each of you on
• Simple, powerful intimacy rituals to bring joy and sensuality back into your daily life

From the Author 

In an age of distraction and disconnection, this book is a call back to what is real—to touch, tenderness, and the courageous act of opening our hearts again. It’s a guide for remembering the language of intimacy: how to listen with the body, speak with the heart, and love with presence. These pages offer a map for couples longing to repair, reawaken, and create a new story of connection built on trust, passion, and authenticity.

Prayers for Our Planet is a devotional journal for our Earth, deeply rooted in reverence for the natural environment that sustains all of us. Inspired by a childhood steeped in stewardship and awe, this book is both a love letter to nature and a quiet rallying cry. Structured into monthly chapters, each section begins by spotlighting a noted Earth advocate, followed by an actionable eco-tip to spark inspired action. Additional curated reflections invite deeper meditation on our relationship with the planet we call home.

With wisdom drawn from indigenous ecologists like Robin Wall Kimmerer, young activists like Greta Thunberg, and climate change journalists like Elizabeth Kobert, these pages offer daily reminders of what’s worth protecting and suggestions for ways to help heal our home

Becca Anderson is a bestselling author with over a million books sold. Her background is rooted in grassroots environmentalism and was nurtured by preachers and teachers. From an early age, her aunt had taken her own as a young protegee in stewardship of the Earth from a master gardener teaching. Becca Anderson’s prayer books have brought inspiration, comfort, and hope to thousands, bringing them from dark times into positivity and purpose. 

From the Author

 In fourth grade, I checked out an organic gardening book by a philosopher whose teachings convinced me that every garden should be pesticide-free. That same passion deepened after reading Silent Spring, and I began to see myself as a young, budding, environmentalist. Over time, my love for the natural world evolved into a growing sense of urgency. Our planet is in peril.

This book is my love letter to Earth, a reflection of the people, places, and teachings that shaped my reverence for the environment. It is my hope that these quotes allow for a moment of reflection each day. It is written in the hope that readers will remember what’s at stake and feel moved to take part in protecting what remains. From conserving water and composting, to planting trees and rethinking how we live, every act matters. Every effort counts.

Drowning in Debt? Wondering How to Grow Rich?

The economy continues to have ups and downs and is still, to a great extent, recovering from the pandemic, which put millions of companies out of business. Now, we’re in a massive wave of layouts from the tech industry, pharmaceutical companies, and national retailers that are hitting people in the pocketbook. Even those who previously held 6-figure jobs are struggling to find employment in an extremely competitive market. Baby boomer retirees are forced to find part-time jobs immediately after retiring. People are struggling financially.

Duncan MacLeod offers the tips and tricks that he learned to go from poverty and couch surfing to a life of prosperity. It reads like your kind and wise friend offering you helpful tips and a lot of common sense. With Duncan's guidance, you, too, can have an abundant life!

• Wealth is not a big salary or your possessions; wealth is when your money earns money
• 10% of all you earn is yours to KEEP (not spend)
• Freeze your credit cards in a Tupperware bowl of water
• Be grateful for your bills - somebody trusted you.

Claim Your Power, Change Your Life

If you’re feeling stressed, stuck, or lost, you’re not alone. Most of us suffer from “Suppressed Superpower Syndrome.” You came into the world with a unique purpose and special gifts to fulfill it. But to fit in with others, you buried your extraordinary talents, forgetting who you truly are. Losing access to your whole self means losing your power. Here, you’ll get a proven step-by-step guide to take your power back.

Chappel draws on her Princeton PhD in cognitive psychology and years of experience as a successful coach and business consultant to help readers recover natural strengths and flourish in meaningful vocations and passion projects. Her groundbreaking self-empowerment guide combines psychological research, motivational music, Jungian shadow work, and popular superhero tales to stimulate both sides of the brain and reveal your latent gifts. The book shows you how to become the person you were born to be, offering practical exercises and creative projects to transform your own life.  

Learn how to:

• tune out your inner critic and connect with your deep self
• discover your greatest gifts and true creative potential
• follow your calling in purposeful jobs and significant hobbies
• create work you love by merging your talents in “mash-up professions”
• develop hope and resilience to build a better future
• …and much more.

Free Yourself from Clutter and the Hidden Costs That Come with It

Clutter isn’t just messy—it’s expensive. In this relatable and refreshingly honest guide, certified professional organizer Robyn Reynolds reveals how the things piling up in your home are quietly draining your time, money, space, and energy.

What Is Your Clutter Costing You? unpacks the true price of disorganization—from late fees and missed appointments to emotional burnout and strained relationships. With humor, empathy, and real client stories, Robyn empowers you to take control of your space and your life. It’s not just about neat drawers or labeled bins—it’s about reclaiming your well-being and building systems that actually work for how your brain functions.

Whether you’re chronically disorganized, situationally overwhelmed, or simply tired of the chaos, this book helps you finally answer the question: “Is all this stuff worth it?”

Inside, you’ll find:

• A fresh, no-judgment look at the financial and emotional toll of clutter
• Step-by-step guidance to build organizing systems that work for your life and your brain
• Relatable stories and empowering insights to help you take action today
  
  

If you liked Decluttering at the Speed of Life, The Home Edit Life, or The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, then you’ll love What Is Your Clutter Costing You?

Fortunes and Fates—The Untold Stories of the World’s Richest Women

Where wealth meets destiny, tragedy often follows.

Heiresses have always dazzled with their unimaginable wealth, the cornucopia of fortune spilling opportunity at their feet. Yet, The World’s Wealthiest Women reveals through intimate historical biographies that the fates of these women were often woven with threads of tragedy by the weaving sisters of destiny.

Gilded cages or golden destinies? Whether these women amassed their billions through inheritance, marriage, or sheer ambition, their vast fortunes shaped lives that were anything but ordinary.

From the author of Behind Every Great Man, The World’s Wealthiest Women unveils the stories of women destined for privilege through birth or marriage, only to face lives rivaling the sorrows of Russian tragic heroines. These are the nonfictional Richard Corys—women whose silver spoons often rusted, far from happily ever after. 

• Hetty Green: Known as “The Witch of Wall Street,” her wealth rivaled the Gilded Age’s Robber Barons, but her miserly ways outshone even Scrooge.
• Helena Rubinstein: From a Polish shtetl to the throne of a global cosmetics empire, this diminutive giant redefined beauty and power.
• Evalyn McLean: Her Great Dane once roamed her mansion with the Hope Diamond on its collar, a glittering symbol of her opulent yet cursed life.
• Basia Johnson: A Polish refugee maid turned mega-rich heiress, her rags-to-riches tale inspires, though not without its shadows.
• Honey Sheran: Married to pharmaceutical titan Barry Sherman, her sweet life ended in tragedy as Canada’s tenth-richest couple fell victim to a double homicide.
• Wendi Deng Murdoch: Fleeing China’s Bamboo Curtain, she secured a fortune through marriage to media mogul Rupert Murdoch, crafting a life of limitless horizons.
• Clare Bronfman: Heiress to the Seagram fortune, her $100 million gift to NXIVM led to a six-year, nine-month prison sentence for her role in the cult.

The World’s Wealthiest Women is a riveting exploration of privilege, power, and the poignant realities behind the fortunes.

Learn How to Weed Out The Toxic Things in Your Life, Including People! 

If you are tired of living in fear, feeling like there’s never enough, or being caught in cycles of blaming others, yourself, or society for how your life is turning out, this book is for you. In Tending Your Inner Garden, Rachael Wolff reveals how to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode and step into perspectives and actions rooted in love, abundance, and peace.

Through powerful insights and practical tools, Wolff guides you to uncover the weeds that choke the life out of your inner garden—fear-driven beliefs, scarcity thinking, and the illusion of separation—and shows you how to replace them with seeds of compassion, gratitude, and connection. It’s about treating yourself the way you deserve to be treated first and then responding to others from a loving place. 

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Weed out fear-based stories that keep you trapped and unable to experience love
• Release patterns of lack and nourish abundance in every area of life
• Heal the pain of separation by nurturing the peace and unity inside you
• Create and maintain an inner sanctuary no matter what’s happening around you
• Build resilience through life’s transitions, challenges, and uncertainties

Growing and maintaining a healthy garden is a process. With authenticity, clarity, and a deeply empowering message, Tending Your Inner Garden offers a path to transform the chaos of the outside world into fertile ground for growth within. If you’re ready to reclaim your power, rewrite your story, and cultivate a life of love, abundance, and peace, this book is your guide.

Karen Casey, a leading light in the recovery movement, whose work has helped millions of people, has lived a long, good life. She has gathered an abundance of wisdom, which she shares in what she describes as "the best book I have ever written. Everything I have learned over the years is all in here."

In the remarkably rich pages of Peaceful Aging, Casey reveals the secrets to a contentment with growing older. With her trademark meditations, carefully curated quotes, and honest reflections, she offers cogent reminders that the rest of your life can absolutely be the best of your life. So many people approach growing old with fear and dread. Karen Casey shows that it can be the happiest part of your life with the right mindset and taking time every day for mindfulness moments. Peaceful Aging features 365 meditations, a perfect way to start each morning with pure inspiration.

A life of joy, purpose, meaning, and simple happiness can only be achieved if you have peace of mind. Karen Casey delivers exactly that in Peaceful Aging. 

"Karen Casey is my go-to guru for finding moments of peace and grounding in busy, hectic days. Reading Peaceful Aging literally brings me calm. I start every day with a dose of Karen Casey, and you should, too. Thanks to Karen, I am now aging and saving!" —Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass Affirmations 

“A necessary and joyful correction to the historical record… More than a celebration of the past, this book fuels hope and power for generations to come.” —Katya Echazarreta, Founder of Fundación Espacial and Mexican and American electrical engineer, science communicator, and Citizen Astronaut

The Book of Awesome Latinas is an inspiring collection of profiles that highlights the achievements of over 70 extraordinary Latinas and Latine femmes from the United States and Latin America.

From the foremothers who blazed trails and broke barriers, to today's women warriors across a wide range of fields, including but not limited to medicine, literature, politics, civil rights, space exploration, and the arts. The Book of Awesome Latinas presents 74 portraits of powerful and inspiring role models for chicas poised to become the superwomen of the future.

Each person featured in this book has broken barriers, defied expectations, and made a lasting impact within their communities. Through their courage, resilience, and steadfast determination, they will serve as powerful role models for the next generation, proving that when representation is lacking, we must be brave and bold enough to be the first.

It features pioneers such as Frida Kahlo, who changed the art world forever with her bold biographical portraits; Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican woman to visit the stars; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an outspoken justice warrior and advocate; and America Ferrera, whose powerful monologue on womenhood in Barbie resonated across generations and creeds.

Other incredible women featured are:

June Beer: An Afro-Nicaraguan naïve artist, who gained national and international acclaim for her works depicting African and feminist themes. She was also the first woman poet on Nicaragua's Atlantic coast and wrote in Moskitian Creole, English, and Spanish.

Gabriela Mistral: A Chilean poet and educator, who became the first Latin American author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Rigoberta Menchú: An Indigenous Guatemalan woman and human rights activist, who made history as the first Indigenous woman to run for president of Guatemala.

Chiquinha Gonzaga: A Brazilian composer, pianist, and the first woman conductor in Brazil. She was the first pianist of "choro" and author of the first carnival march, "Ó Abre Alas."

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: A philosopher, poet, and advocate for gender equality in New Spain (now modern-day Mexico) during the Baroque period (1600-1750).

Berta Cáceres: A Honduran environmental activist, Indigenous leader, co-founder and coordinator of the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras.

Dolores Huerta: A civil rights activist and labour leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and championed workers' rights.

Nuria Piera: A Dominican journalist specialising in investigative journalism.

Sonia Sotomayor: The first Latina member of the U.S. Supreme Court, who continues to influence the nation with her legal wisdom and commitment to justice.

Argelia Laya: An Afro-Venezuelan schoolteacher, women's rights activist, guerrilla fighter, and politician.

Dr. Ellen Ochoa: A NASA astronaut who became the first Latina in space and later served as the first director of NASA’s Johnson Space Centre to be of Hispanic or Latino descent.

Marta Vieira da Silva: Known mononymously as Marta, she is a Brazilian-Swedish professional footballer and regarded by many as the greatest female footballer of all time.

Rita Moreno: A legendary actress, singer, and dancer who is the only Latina to have won a PEGOT (Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award), solidifying her legacy in the entertainment industry.

If you liked books such as Jenni Rivera: The Incredible Story of a Warrior Butterfly by Leila Cobo, ¡Viva Latina! by Sandra Velasquez, Mamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja by Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia, Rad Women Worldwide by Kate Schatz, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo, or The Book of Awesome Asian Women by Karen Wang Diggs, you will want to read The Book of Awesome Latinas.

Affirmations for Artists is designed to inspire and motivate creatives on their artistic journey. Combining powerful affirmations with reflective prompts and resonant quotations, it offers readers the chance to reconnect with their creative essence and reinforce their unique visions.

Each affirmation is crafted to cultivate confidence, banish self-doubt, and renew a sense of purpose, helping artists of all mediums—painters, writers, musicians, craftspeople—to overcome creative blocks and embrace their work with resilience and joy. Readers receive a wellspring of inspiration through these intentional, carefully-crafted affirmations that can be used for daily renewal and positive focus.

The book addresses core artistic challenges, like managing rejection, cultivating discipline, and discovering self-worth beyond external validation. Readers are encouraged to pause, absorb each affirmation, and consider how it resonates with their current journey.

Accompanied by inspirational quotes and thoughtful exercises, Affirmations for Artists is an empowering resource for both seasoned creatives and those just beginning to explore their potential. With regular use, artists can cultivate a mindset of positivity and possibility, transforming their doubts into fuel for growth and exploration.

This book is a classic companion on the journey to fully realizing creative potential—supporting artists not only in what they create but in the courage that it takes to keep creating. Each affirmation speaks to the heart of an artist’s experience, from the thrill of creation to the vulnerability of self-expression, making this powerful book a transformative tool for anyone engaged in the creative process.

Learn How to Transform Your Mind with Simple Mindfulness Activities

“Based on scientific research and its author’s deep insights, it is comprehensive and caring… a wonderful book.” —Rick Hanson, PhD, psychologist, author of Buddha’s Brain, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, and Neurodharma.

Discover a greater sense of focus through a combination of inspirational words of wisdom from various women and mindfulness activities that teach you about the importance of your well-being.

Life moves fast. As women, we wear various hats in our lives. Oftentimes, we forget to stop and take a deep breath to center ourselves. Author and champion of women, Sue Patton Thoele, shows you how to incorporate mindfulness into your busy and dynamic life. Learn to take control of your peace and discover how to maintain a clear head amid the chaos while keeping your feet firmly on the ground.

A practical and easily understood mindfulness guide. This book is a friend whose hand you can hold on the path toward being present in the moment. Finding your way leads naturally to a more open heart, inner peace, and greater zest for life. Theole uses a gentle and humorous approach that makes The Woman's Book of Mindfulness a practical and easily understood guide for those who are new to the practice of mindfulness and those who are already familiar with its gifts. Even the busiest of women among us can embrace mindfulness and reap the benefits.

This mindfulness activities guide is with you every step of the way and offers you:

• Sixty-five simple and effective mindfulness activities
• Stories from real women who provide inspiration
• Lessons on healing and connecting with your innermost self

If you enjoyed books like The Self Care Prescription, The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness, or The Mindfulness Journal, you’ll love The Woman's Book of Mindfulness.

Widely regarded as a modern classic, Fearless Creating has taken its place among the greats of creativity literature. As the best work available on the stages of the creative process, the anxieties associated with each stage, and the strategies for dealing with creative challenges, this beloved book of immense value to new generations of creatives and to everyone who writes, paints, composes, or engages in any creative pursuit.

Carefully guiding readers through the stages of the creative process—nurturing the wish to create, choosing your next subject, starting to work, persisting in the work, completing the work, and showing the work—Dr. Maisel provides readers with a clear picture of what’s required as a creative and new hope for overcoming creative blocks, realizing artistic dreams, and succeeding in the arts.

As the author of more than twenty books for creatives, among them Affirmations for Artists and Coaching the Artist Within, as the founder of the profession of creativity coaching, and as a diplomat coach who trains coaches nationally and internationally, Dr. Maisel knows this territory—and shares his vast experience with new and seasoned creative alike.

With an understanding that could only be gained through decades of working with creatives in all the disciplines, and from his own experience as the author of more than fifty books, Dr. Maisel guides readers past the pitfalls that appear at each stage of the creative process. By engaging with Dr. Maisel’s exercises and following his suggestions and advice, readers will emerge with renewed hope and confidence and with the tools needed to start and complete their creative work, meet the challenges of the creative life, and live life as a fearless creator.

Heal Trauma Quickly Through Proven Guided Imagery Techniques

Trauma can linger in the mind for years, creating intrusive memories, anxiety, and emotional pain that seem impossible to overcome.

The Guided Imagery Cure offers a transformative method to resolve trauma by engaging the mind’s natural power to process and heal. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Dr. Christopher Cortman demonstrates how guided imagery can alleviate the suffering caused by PTSD, grief, and other deeply rooted emotional wounds. This revolutionary technique empowers individuals to rewrite their narratives and finally achieve emotional closure.

Discover the Science and Stories Behind Guided Imagery. Dr. Cortman shares powerful case studies of patients who used guided imagery to heal from childhood abuse, combat trauma, and life-altering accidents. These real-life examples illustrate how reframing traumatic events through imagery can unlock the mind’s ability to process and move forward. The book also explores the roots of guided imagery, tracing its foundations back to the pioneering work of Fritz Perls, the legendary founder of Gestalt therapy.

Essential Reading for Therapists and Trauma Survivors. Whether you’re seeking to resolve your own trauma or looking for proven tools to help clients heal, The Guided Imagery Cure provides a step-by-step guide to using this evidence-based technique. Therapists will gain valuable insights into how guided imagery can supplement traditional talk therapy, while individuals will discover a powerful method to confront and release unresolved pain.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Step-by-step techniques for using guided imagery to resolve trauma and reduce anxiety
• Case studies demonstrating how imagery can lead to emotional closure and healing
• Best practices for applying guided imagery in clinical and personal settings

This book is ideal for therapists, counselors, and anyone seeking a proven method to break free from trauma and reclaim their life. Perfect for readers interested in trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, mindfulness techniques, guided visualization, and mental health strategies.

The Truth About America’s Deadly Epidemic

Did you know that gun violence is the #1 cause of death among America’s children and teens? Or that guns in the home are far more likely to be used in killing family members than intruders?

A Powerful, Illustrated Guide to America’s Gun Crisis. In Gun Violence 101, criminologist Thomas Gabor, coauthor of American Carnage, and award-winning author and illustrator Violet Lemay expose the causes of gun violence and how America’s gun laws often do more harm than good. Featuring compelling research, original artwork, and shocking gun violence statistics, this book provides an urgent, eye-opening look at the true impact of guns in our society.

Many Americans have been misled by the gun lobby’s narratives, believing that guns in the home, gun carrying, and permissive gun laws increase safety. Instead, these policies have contributed to record-breaking numbers of gun deaths, mass shootings, and fatal road rage shootings. This book not only uncovers the facts about gun violence but also presents proven solutions to prevent gun violence, offering a roadmap for change.

The Essential Guide for Educators, Activists, and Policymakers. Whether you’re an educator teaching about the crisis, an activist advocating for change, or a policymaker searching for solutions, Gun Violence 101 is one of the most important books about gun violence today. With its accessible format and stunning illustrations, it joins the ranks of the best books on gun violence and is a must-read for those who want to separate gun control facts from fiction.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Eye-opening statistics that debunk myths about gun ownership and gun control laws.
• The real impact of gun violence on families, communities, and public safety.
• Expert-backed strategies for reducing gun deaths and creating safer communities.

Other startling facts about gun violence:

• Americans own 50 times more military-style weapons like the AR-15 today than in the 1990s.
• Fatal road rage shootings have more than doubled as more people carry guns.
• Just 6% of Americans own two-thirds of all the nation’s guns.

If you’re looking for gun violence prevention books, gun control books, or books that break down the reality of mass shootings and gun violence facts; or if you liked titles such as The Violence Project, Children Under Fire, or American Carnage, then you’ll love Gun Violence 101.

We all have a badass inside of us, someone who stands up for themselves and others. Someone who gets shit done. Someone who knows what they want and makes it happen and doesn’t let anyone—or anything—stand in our way.

The trouble is, sometimes that badass is deep inside of us and struggles to get out. Fear all too often keeps us from being our true badass selves. Depression and anxiety can make that actualization tough, too. Jenny Block’s Badass Manifesting guides us to find their badass confidence and resilience through a series of powerful and passionate mantras.

For a vast majority of girls in this country, there comes an age at which self-esteem, self-assurance, equilibrium, and confidence fly out the window. Maybe it's hormones, maybe it's culture, or maybe it's just called growing up. Whatever the cause, it's real.

Some girls turn, in their own fashion, to the same addictive solutions as their elders: compulsive behavior--either in the form of alcohol, drugs, food, or something equally destructive. Casey, a veteran of the "first great revival" of the recovery movement, brings the art of living one day at a time to young girls in Be Who You Want to Be.

"My intention in this book is similar to the intent in my other titles: I want to foster hope and willingness in young girls to believe they can make the changes needed so they feel like they belong and have purpose." From the book's opening note to parents (and other adults who care about young girls) through to the final word, the spirit of taking steps for themselves, no matter who they are or where they are in life, comes through in an accessible tone, providing girls the toolkits they need for handling life's ups and downs.

A Lesson in Self Acceptance from Affirming Animals 

“Spending a few minutes every day meditating on TheLatestKate's illustrations and words of wisdom offer encouragement that you can face any challenge that crosses your path.” ―Susyn Reeve, author of Heart Healing

#1 New Release in Anxiety, Phobias, Mood Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, and Religious & Inspirational

From the creator of the bestselling book, You Can Do All Things, comes a whimsical, interactive guide to practicing mindfulness, self-love, and creativity.

Work through anxiety and depression and celebrate your own uniqueness. Depression and anxiety are topics that can be uncomfortable to talk about, but that doesn’t mean they should be avoided. With the help of her adorable support animals, art blogger Kate Allan urges us to be mindful of our mentality.  Through encouraging self-love affirmations, mindfulness activities, doodle ideas, and journaling prompts, this affirming animal therapy book helps us sort through and express our feelings. 

Self-help journaling with a creative twist. It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful is a self-love guided journal that meets us where we are—in the midst of the feelings that say we’re not enough, we won’t make it. Allan’s captioned illustrations help confront the thoughts that lead us to believe our weirdness makes us weak. Young and old, we are encouraged to love ourselves exactly as we are.

Inside, you’ll find: 

• A source of creative validation for the struggles you face
• Anxiety-reducing visual art and journaling prompts to understand and process your mental health
• Support animals that come along with you wherever you need them

If you’re looking for mental health gifts, creative books, or encouragement books—or enjoyed Made Out of Stars, My Friend Fear, Start Where You Are, or You’re Weird—then you’ll love Kate Allan’s It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful.

Problem-Solving Requires Innovation, Activism, and You

An important read for those on the journey of making this world better and wondering where to start.” ―Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, author of New York Times bestseller The Blue Sweater

People from all walks of life yearn to do something that adds value to others and to be someone who makes a difference in their community and the world.

Now Alex Amouyel is inviting you to become part of the solution. Alex, author of The Answer is You, is the founding Executive Director of Solve, an initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a mission to solve world challenges. Solve finds incredible tech-based social entrepreneurs around the world and funds them to develop lasting, transformational tech-based solutions.

Take action for social impact. The Answer is You is here to inform you that being a change agent starts with doing good deeds and being a community helper. Everyone can do something with the skills and resources they already have─they just need ideas for how. The Answer is You inspires every person to start thinking critically about the problems we face and the solutions we might be able to offer to enact change.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Motivating and encouraging stories of amazing impact innovators from MIT Solve
• Guidance on how to take action in the world in big and small ways to get results
• A path to hope and action for problem-solving in your community and within society

View Alex's TED Talk from September 2024 https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_amouyel_can_salad_dressing_transform_capitalism 

If you like books by women in leadership and enjoyed reading Create the Future + the Innovation Handbook: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking, Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World, The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators, you’ll love The Answer is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact.

Celebrating the Legacy of Strong Asian Women

The Book of Awesome Asian Women illuminates the stories of powerful Asian women who have shaped history, providing inspiration and recognition to their incredible contributions across the globe.

A Crucial Addition to Women's History. In a world where the accomplishments of women are finally being celebrated, The Book of Awesome Asian Women brings much-needed attention to the underrepresented stories of Asian women throughout history. This book continues the legacy of the successful “Awesome Women” series by amplifying the voices of those who have often been overlooked or misrepresented. Perfect for anyone seeking gifts for Asian women or gifts for girls, this book ensures these important stories are shared.

Empowering Stories for a New Generation. Authored by Karen Wang Diggs, a passionate advocate for social justice and gender equality, this book delves into the lives of Asian women and girls who have left indelible marks on the world. Karen’s dedication to uncovering and sharing these lesser-known stories makes this book an empowering resource for readers seeking representation and inspiration. The Book of Awesome Asian Women is an essential read for those interested in famous women in history and Asian American books.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Inspiring stories of famous women in history, from empresses like Wu Ze Tian to groundbreaking scientists and artists like Dr. Soyeon Yi and Amy Tan; perfect for anyone looking for a female artists book or notable female scientists.
• Empowerment through representation, offering young adult to adult readers the chance to see themselves in the legacies of strong women who defied the odds, including the often-misunderstood "dragon lady" archetype.
• A rich addition to your collection of women’s history books.

If you liked Women Who Dared, Women in White Coats, or The Book of Awesome Women, you’ll love The Book of Awesome Asian Women.

How Black Stories Shaped My Own

Award-winning author Marita Golden explores her writing career and how the igniting power of storytelling is still inspiring generations of Black authors today.

A lifetime of stories to tell. Growing up, Marita would listen to bedtime stories of Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, and many other champions of Black history. Now a champion herself in the literary world, she shares her story in a motivational autobiography you will never forget. How to Become a Black Writer details Marita Golden’s life, career, and the most cherished memories she made along the way. From nurturing her passions during the civil rights movement to celebrating her 40th writing anniversary in D.C., Marita shows that every dreamer can inspire others with their story.

A love letter to Black authors and readers. How to Become a Black Writer is not only just Marita’s story, but can also be the start of yours. Inside, you’ll find lessons and instructions based on her experiences during the renaissance of Black literature to help you cultivate your voice. Featuring timeless knowledge that helped not only Marita, but bestselling storytellers like Nzotake Shange and Toni Morrison, you, too can make a big change in the book publishing world.

Discover meaningful events and the people behind them that helped Marita Golden to become the leading icon she is today, such as:

•       How she was mentored under feminist poet Audre Lorde
•       Life as a groundbreaking journalist at Essence Magazine
•      Co-founding and leading the Hurston-Wright Foundation to help publish Black stories
  

So if you’re looking for more motivational memoirs like Dear Black Girl, Legacy, or Badass Black Girl, you’ll love How to Become a Black Writer.

Historic Icons in the LGBTQ+ Community

Discover how gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans people have changed the world into the one we know and love in this riveting history book.

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Issues

Pride across the ages. The LGBTQ+ community has made countless positive impacts throughout history as scientists, world leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs, and each one of them deserves to be celebrated in The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes. Going into the history and achievements of famous queer icons, this LGBTQ+ book is a love letter to those who have brought love, positivity, and advancement into our society. Let author and activist Eric Rosswood and Kathleen Archambeau guide your discovery of amazing facts about each historical figure and how their lives have shaped ours in more ways than one.

How they are still inspiring us today. The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes doesn’t just cover what so many LGBTQ+ people have accomplished; it also shares how we can achieve our dreams by learning from their persistence. Learn about activists such as Marsha P. Johnson, X González, Sylvia Rivera and many more in their fight for progressive change against discrimination.

Meet heroes and world-changers you may have heard of, with biographies about:

•      Star athletes such as Esera Tuaolo and Billie Jean King
•      Entertainers like Sir Elton John, Margaret Cho, Daniela Vega, and RuPaul
•      Government and military officials such as Eric Fanning and Leo Varadkar
•      Trailblazers in science and technology including, Alan Turing and Lynn Conway
•      Other historic icons like Oscar Wilde and Bayard Rustin

If you enjoy LGBTQ+ books and memoirs such as Hollywood Pride, The House of Hidden Meaning, or Karma, then you’ll love The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes.

Awarded Silver for the Living Now Book Award in Personal Development/Growth

Stress Relief Tips for Peace of Mind 

Learn how to design your time to make space for things that are meaningful to you. Are you stuck in a "toxic productivity" mindset where output matters more than your personal wellbeing and happiness? Learn to practice self-kindness and stretch your perception of time by finding your calm each day, which can help you get stuff done without the stress. Using goal-mapping tools, you'll learn how to stay balanced across many areas of your life while achieving your goals, and how to feel "happy and done" with things you've just completed. We only have so much time on this planet, how do we really want to spend it?

Don’t let stress get the best of you. With stress becoming one of the biggest epidemics in recent history, more people are feeling more burnt out and stressed out than ever. That is why you’ll need a self-help guidebook about navigating your productivity in calmer, kinder, and healthier ways. Get Stuff Done Without Stress is a time management book sharing five key secrets for organizing your time, navigating your stress, and mastering your focus, that anyone can use in everyday situations. With psychotherapist and time management coach Risa William’s scientific yet upbeat advice for connecting with our balance and wellbeing, you’ll unlock more ways to go and get your goals without tipping yourself over into stress.

Figure out what matters to you and make it special. Unlike other time management books that provide overly complicated tools for managing your workload, Get Stuff Done Without Stress is full of simple and practical strategies that are about finding your life balance and general wellbeing, while taking small steps towards your goals. After all, who wants to achieve goals and feel worse after achieving them? Each chapter features encouraging prompts, advice, and illustrations that are guaranteed to boost your self-kindness and self-compassion. From time management tips to self-talk prompts, you’ll always find new ways to stay stress-free and more motivated with each read through.

Inside, you’ll also find scientific facts and wisdom such as:

How to break your big goals down into small weekly steps  

Learning the difference between "healthy productivity" vs. "toxic productivity"

How to notice the internal and external signs of stress and what to do about them

Why we don't let ourselves ever feel "done" with things and how we can start to emotionally connect with our successes more

So, if you are looking for a self-help anxiety book like Four Thousand Weeks, The Art of Letting Go, or It’s Up to You, then you’ll love Get Stuff Done Without Stress.

"A compassionate, clear-eyed companion for navigating life’s final chapter with purpose and peace." —Kirkus Reviews

Follow life coach Sherry Richert Belul’s logistical and compassionate recommendations for navigating your final moments.

Let’s talk about death. So many people feel unprepared when it comes to dying and are seeking ways to give themselves, their families, and friends the closure they need. That is why Sherry Richert Belul—a celebration and grief expert aligned with the positive death movement—is here to help with an end-of-life organizer that makes saying goodbye easier than ever. The Love List of a Lifetime is a heart-to-heart about why death isn’t just an ending, but a celebration of the life and memories you’ve experienced. Full of beautiful wisdom to carry with you in every step of your journey, you’ll be prepared for your final breath with peace of mind instead of uncertainty.

Getting started on your final chapter. Dying seems easier when compared to all of the arrangements that come with it. Instead of worrying about missing something before you go, The Love List of a Lifetime has a checklist of what to accomplish during your final life stage. From special wishes to healthcare to legal assets, each chapter explores every aspect that will make your final moments a smooth transition. That way, you have plenty of time to cherish every moment that you’ve loved in your lifetime.

This end-of-life organizer covers everything you need to know before you die, such as:

• Who to contact for funeral preparations
• How to pick which mementos your friends and family will remember you by
• The beautiful power of leaving love letters
• Helpful resources for you and your loved ones’ grief process 

If you are looking for heartfelt books about death such as The Grieving Brain, When I’m Gone Planner, or How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat-Down World, then The Love List of a Lifetime is for you.

Understanding Mother Nature and Her Gifts

Follow feng shui expert Maureen Calamia to learn how we can find our place by listening to what our planet has to say.

#1 New Release in Gaia-based Religions

Reconnect with the world around you. For many people, the outdoors is a great place to relax after being isolated inside. But what if there was a compelling reason behind it? What if they may be receiving messages from the Earth herself that soothe our spirits and minds? Inspired by cultures all over the world and their stories, The Enchanted Earth is a spiritual nature book that dives into the many ways our planet speaks to us when we need it most. With endless amounts of advice on how to recognize and understand it, you’ll be able to receive what this beautiful planet has to offer for you.

True stories of powerful connections. With so much joy and harmony to deliver, the wild has a way of impacting so many lives. The Enchanted Earth also offers a collection of sacred interactions that people from different backgrounds have experienced when connecting with the world around us. From writers, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, discover how the Earth’s spirit can still leave us in awe when she speaks.

Discover incredible messages that people have uncovered inside The Enchanted Earth, such as:

• How feng shui and Eastern philosophy share a profound worldview of our relationship with Mother Earth
• How your stories have layers of meaning that can invite positive change in your life
• Ways that outdoor activities can be a treasure for energy healing
• Recognizing and understanding dynamic patterns that the Earth provides
• How to reconnect with your memories and identity that lie deep within

If you enjoy spiritual books about nature like An Immense World, Rooted, or Simple Pleasures of the Garden, then you’ll love The Enchanted Earth.

Resisting the Call of the Void

Instead of letting suicidal thoughts tell you who you are, redefine them with powerful research and inspiring stories of Reasons to Live

Find your way through the hopelessness. Thoughts of suicide can be all-consuming. Whether you or a loved one are suffering from it, the constant despair can feel like it’s too much to live with. But what if there was a way to change that despair into awareness? Reasons to Live offers an informative lens that explores the complexities of emotional and mental health. Using effective practices, research, and illustrations that depict the truth about suicidal thoughts, you too can take easy action for lifelong happiness and fulfillment you are worthy of having.

A source for knowledge and connection. As a guidebook and emotional companion, this self-love workbook helps you explore any thought, question, or feeling you may have about suicide. And with personal stories and global resources to use, you can be connected with a community that experiences the same emotions and thoughts as you do. So instead of being alone in your healing journey, you can overcome any crisis by connecting with the support and affirmations you deserve.

Inside Reasons to Live, find helpful ways to overcome the call of the void, including:

• How to recognize cautionary signs
• Effective prompts to reduce negative self-talk
• How survivor’s guilt can play a major role in suicidal thoughts
• Why self-love is a powerful therapy tool
• Illustrations and diagrams of how depression can impact your mental health
• Emergency numbers and references to use

So, if you looking for a wellness book like Nothing to Fear, Reasons to Stay Alive, or It's OK That You're Not OK, you’ll want to read Reasons to Live.

Prioritize Yourself with the Power of No

Break the habit of saying yes with these life-changing practices by Michael J. Tougais, New York Times bestseller author of The Finest Hours, which went on to become a popular and critically acclaimed film.

Take back your power to choose. Being a yes man seems like the easiest course of action when it comes to maintaining relationships in your life. But people pleasing can become an impulse that neglects your own self-happiness and success until it is too late. Instead of overthinking about what others want, learn effective practices for setting boundaries and choosing what you want in Michael J. Tougais’ bestselling habits book.

Take action to follow your dreams. No Will Set You Free helps you prepare for any situation through effective communication and recognizing when you need to put yourself first. Instead of letting social norms and negativity get the best of you, you’ll be able to choose what you are passionate about. That way, you can say yes to more fulfilling experiences and relationships than you ever imagined.

With each chapter, you’ll find examples of incorporating the power of no into your daily life, such as:

• Easy ways to put your free time first
• Setting boundaries and voicing your needs at work
• How to carefully approach saying no to your family
• A new perspective on how to deal with disappointment

If you enjoy personal transformation books like How to Know a Person, Build the Life You Want, or The Answer is You, then you will love No Will Set You Free.

For a vast majority of girls in this country, there comes an age at which self-esteem, self-assurance, equilibrium, and confidence fly out the window. Maybe it's hormones, maybe it's culture, or maybe it's just called growing up. Whatever the cause, it's real.

Some girls turn, in their own fashion, to the same addictive solutions as their elders: compulsive behavior--either in the form of alcohol, drugs, food, or something equally destructive. Casey, a veteran of the "first great revival" of the recovery movement, brings the art of living one day at a time to young girls in Be Who You Want to Be.

"My intention in this book is similar to the intent in my other titles: I want to foster hope and willingness in young girls to believe they can make the changes needed so they feel like they belong and have purpose." From the book's opening note to parents (and other adults who care about young girls) through to the final word, the spirit of taking steps for themselves, no matter who they are or where they are in life, comes through in an accessible tone, providing girls the toolkits they need for handling life's ups and downs.

Your Reminder for Enjoying Life

Practice these recommendations by Sue Patton Thoele on loving yourself first to live your best life.

Don’t let self-doubt keep you down. Recovering from negativity can require a lot of effort. Whether from sudden changes or constant feelings of hopelessness, you’ll need practices that are effective and meaningful for you. That’s why bestselling author Sue Patton Thoele offers How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World, a positive-thinking book that reevaluates self-doubt into the motivation you need to achieve happiness. With insightful advice for finding and practicing positive change, you too can rediscover peace of mind during difficult times.

Find your balance again with transformative thinking. Changing hopelessness into gratitude doesn’t only take emotional work, it requires being practical. By exploring the importance of love and acceptance in your life through a new, logical perspective, you can combat those strong negative feelings no matter what. That way, you can get back to enjoying life and the beautiful moments that come with it.

Inside How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World, you’ll find:

• The power of transforming your pain into enduring hope
• Why you should trust and appreciate yourself
• Self-care affirmations to refuel your positivity
• How to share your empowering journey with others

If you liked Build the Life You Want, Donna Ashworth’s Wild Hope, or The Mindful Woman, then you will love How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World.

Self-Acceptance and Identity Affirmations for LGBT+ Teens (Ages 12-18)

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Issues, LGBTQ+ Issues, Maturing, and Civil and Human Rights

A positive affirmations book with invaluable information for all queer teens

Inspirational and motivational quotes and information. Queer Cheer provides advice and words of wisdom encouraging teens to find—and keep—their inner rainbow. Covering topics relevant to lgbt+ teens today, this instructional book includes everything ranging from bullies and discrimination to acceptance and advocating change.

Illustrated words of encouragement from a friend. Authors Eric Rosswood and Jodie Anders know what it’s like to be a teen struggling with identity and societal norms. That’s why they’re fighting to counter the negativity facing queer teens now and in the future. Queer Cheer includes many teen voices offering tips, advice, related firsthand experiences, and other valuable knowledge.

Inside Queer Cheer, find:

• Affirmations and words of wisdom focusing on areas specific to LGBT+ teens
• Thought-provoking questions that lead to self-acceptance and encourage positive change
• Illustrations and doodles that inspire, empower, and strengthen the hearts and minds of queer teens

Readers of LGBTQIA+ books for young adults such as This Book Is Gay, All Boys Aren’t Blue, or The ABC’s of LGBT+ will love Queer Cheer. Also don’t miss this multi-award-winning author’s other books including Journey to Parenthood, We Make It Better, and The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads.

Explore Historic Homes of Famous Women

Add to your travel bucket list with A Room of Their Own, the history guide to famous ladies and their estates. Experience the impact of these international residents on history through the artifacts that they left behind.

#1 Best Seller in Literary Travel

Experience the daily lives of feminist icons. Ever wonder what the most famous women in history did in their spare time? From bestselling author Marlene Wagman-Geller comes a women history book and travel memoir about the home museums of women who helped shape history. From female authors, artists, and public figures, A Room of Their Own has something for everyone wanting to know more about who these legendary ladies were.

Connect with relics of the past. Full of historical facts and stories from 37 different locations around the world, this travel memoir also shares something that can only be found in these historic homes: the preservation of their personal legacy. Each chapter visualizes the emotional journey these residents lived through the personal items left behind. Featuring unknown stories about Frida Kahlo; Lizzie Borden; Diana, Princess of Wales; and more, history lovers will reconnect with these famous women in history as real people with everyday lives.

Explore these home museums of famous women in history. The Betsy Ross Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Jane Austen’s House, Chawton, The United Kingdom; Museo Frida Kahlo, Mexico City, Mexico; Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Anne of Green Gables House, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Carry A. Nation, Medicine Lodge, Kansas; and more.

Inside, you’ll also find:

• How these home museums came to be
• Unique furniture, photographs, letters, and other artifacts
• History trivia about the daily lives of these famous women

If you liked books such as All the Beauty in the World, Women in White Coats, or Unabashed Women, you’ll love A Room of Their Own.

A Warrior’s Roadmap to Healing Trauma 

“A book that will save lives and a book about those who save lives.”—Belles and Rebelles

Work stress relief—even after retirement—for first responders, veterans, service members, or others.  Hear from warriors who credit author Kim Colegrove’s first book for saving their lives, and discover proven techniques and peer support to conquer long term effects of stress and restore your well-being as a resilient warrior.

Reclaim your resilience and restore well-being. Wellness Warrior Style focuses on the unique challenges faced by those on the frontlines and offers support for all of society’s warriors, protectors, guardians, and healers. Understand the long term effects of stress, PTS (Post-Traumatic Stress), and find work stress relief tailored for first responders.

Healing trauma for first responders. Whether you're a police officer, firefighter, emergency medical responder, mental health crisis worker, service member, warfighter supporter, veteran, or anyone else in public safety and service, take off your armor and set aside your shield. Let’s tackle these issues together.

Inside, find:

• Personal stories from your peers, offering a sense of camaraderie
• Peer-supported resources, including culturally-relevant curriculum created by fellow warriors on Kim’s online platform, Pause First Academy
• Strategies to help you navigate chronic stress with resilience and strength
• How to ask for help—and the importance of doing so

If you have read Walk the Blue Line, The Myth of Normal, or Nothing's Wrong, you’ll love Wellness Warrior Style.

Coping with the Stress of First Responder Life

“…a work of major importance that offers practical approaches to self-care and serenity for our first responders...” —Louise Harmon, author of Happiness from A to Z

#1 New Release in Military Families

The Mindfulness for Warriors Handbook is a new and expanded edition of Mindfulness for Warriors, providing an additional valuable resource for first responders.

Ensuring their heads are in a healthy place is crucial. After 30 years in law enforcement, Kim Colegrove’s husband took his own life. This agonizing experience opened her eyes to the desperate need for an effective form of stress-relief and support for first responders like cops and EMTs facing trauma.

A traumatic way of life. First responders have the incredibly difficult job of running toward danger while the rest of us run away. No training prepares them for what they see and endure. Kim understands what it’s like to watch someone go through that and is dedicated to helping first responders.

A source of hope. In 2017, Kim founded The PauseFirst Project: Mindfulness for First Responders. She offers the PauseFirst block of training to organizations across the country; teaching techniques that help reduce stress, regulate emotion, and improve overall health and well-being. Her work to bring awareness is a tribute to both her husband and the countless other first responders struggling with the realities of their jobs.

Inside find:

• Evidence-based practices to help first responders and families deal with stress
• Interviews with first responders who share stories of overcoming, surviving, and thriving
• Colegrove’s own raw and intimate story of her husband’s troubles and how she continues each day fighting in his memory

If you’ve found encouragement from books like Bulletproof Spirit, Bullets in the Washing Machine, or I Love a Cop, you’ll find a further source of healing in The Mindfulness for Warriors Handbook.

Chronic Pain Management Techniques and Strategies from a Clinical Health Psychologist

A doctor’s guide to tools and techniques for taming all kinds of pain. You can understand and manage your intractable pain using the ABC method in this transformative chronic pain book.

Chronic pain is common. Millions suffer from chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, and many other forms of chronic, intractable pain, and can’t find relief after years of treatment. Chronic pain suffers don’t have to hurt alone. With Restore Your Life from Chronic Pain, manage your chronic pain symptoms—both naturally and with the help of the right doctors.

Learn how to stop the pain. In this chronic pain management book, Clinical Health Psychologist, Dr. Mark B. Weisberg uses the latest discoveries in pain medicine, neuroscience, and psychology to guide readers through ABC integrated pain management for intractable pain. Your life can be yours again—with balance and peace—if you follow his simple advice.

Inside this revolutionary chronic pain book, find:

• Real, validating medical information including how the brain changes with pain
• Holistic and integrated pain management tips for intractable pain that just won’t go away
• The how, why, and who of chronic pain

If you liked chronic pain books such as The Way Out, Pain Free, or Trust Your Gut, you’ll love Restore Your Life From Chronic Pain.

Empower Your Sons Against Institutionalized Racism

“One of the most important pieces of literature for Black parents.”—MJ Fievre, author of Raising Confident Black Kids

A powerful guide to navigate the challenges of raising families in turbulent times. In What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons, gain profound advice on how to protect and nurture Black teen boys.

Essential knowledge, practical guidance. With intimate storytelling of her own son’s story and in-depth research against the chilling backdrop of racially motivated brutality, acclaimed author Marita Golden reveals alarming statistics and systemic issues affecting children of color—and remedies.

A powerful and timely resource, What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons addresses pressing issues of today with new material and updated resources. Wisdom from psychologists, writers, and young Black men initiates meaningful discussions and delves into the complexities of Black parenting. Tackle topics such as generational trauma, being Black in white spaces, institutionalized racism, gun violence and how to not get shot, supporting mental health for black men, and other problems Black kids face. Embark on a transformative journey towards raising confident, successful, and resilient kids.

Inside, find:

• Realities faced by Black families and the importance of teaching kids about racism
• Guidance to navigate, discuss, and explore the impact of fearing the black body
• Conversations and strategies to keep our kids safe and growing up great

If you liked The Light We Carry, Decoding Boys, Three Mothers, or American Carnage, you’ll love What Every Black Parent Needs to Know about Saving Our Sons.

Healthy Habits to Become the Strong Black Women

“This book is gonna save some sisters’ lives. Hallelujah!” ―Patrice Gaines, author of Laughing in the Dark

#1 New Release in Codependency

Marita Golden, a prominent interviewee of Oprah Winfrey, wrote this mental and physical health guide for women to learn who they are, to set healthy boundaries, and to jump into health related fitness practices to balance out their daily lives.

Know Yourself. Jump start your relationship with yourself. Renowned author Marita Golden goes in-depth on how using meditation, silence, prayer, affirmations, and reflections allows for internal trust and confidence to blossom in your daily life. 

Set Boundaries. Setting boundaries can be difficult but they are necessary to living life as a strong woman in today’s world. Everyone else’s burdens are not yours to carry and no, you don’t have to fix everyone you come across! Learn how to set emotional boundaries, physical boundaries, and other boundaries to live freely.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Healthy habits to reconnect with your inner self, your body, and those around you
• An empowering book for women to learn how to take back their lives one day at a time
• A mental health guide for women, black women affirmations, and reflection points to develop holistic wellness

If you're looking for mental health books for young adults and/or the strong black women in your life, this book is for you! If you enjoyed Set Boundaries, Find Peace, How we Heal, This Is How You Heal, or You Are Your Best Thing, you’ll love The New Black Woman.

Practice Simple Yet Effective Meditation

We all need a dose of inspiration to get us through hard times. All We Have Is All We Need reminds you that you’ll survive and thrive with simple steps and mindful meditations.

When was the last time you felt peaceful? In All We Have Is All We Need, Karen Casey's classic and simple wisdom is condensed into one and two sentence statements. Her concise teachings will help turn you away from trouble, chaos, and drama and toward peace in your everyday life.

When we find ourselves in turmoil we cannot concentrate. When faced with what seem like calamities, what we need is a simple but true message to hold on to. And, at other times, when crises don't loom quite so large, we can still find comfort in going back to the basics.

This isn’t your average meditative teacher. Karen Casey is the founding mother of daily meditation books for women, and a 12-step recovery workshop facilitator with over forty published titles in over ten different languages. In All We Have Is All We Need she offers something different and unique. Her simple yet profound statements will help you:

• Reframe your thinking
• Practice positive affirmations
• Find inner peace

If you enjoyed books like Make Your Bed, The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, or Untamed, then you’ll love Karen Casey's All We Have Is All We Need.

Empower Yourself and Change the World

Become the very best and strongest women you can be with the unique tools and practices in Letters from a Better Me

Self-esteem for empowerment. By practicing affirmations each day, you become stronger emotionally and psychologically. Writing letters to yourself can be a powerful affirming process that gives you the courage to face adversity and helps you develop resilience that will get you through anything.

The art of staying present. There is power in planting ourselves in the present. It allows us to evaluate where we are and what direction we want to be heading in. In this book, the author guides you through creating action plans. She encourages us to create positive change and foster long-lasting energy and focus. In turn, we develop the skills necessary to advocate both for ourselves and others, in a way that builds us up without tearing others down.

Looking for a self-help book for women? Find everything you’re looking for and more in Rachael Wolff’s Letters from a Better Me. Inside find:

• Letters that promise to inspire and empower you to pursue positive change
• Guides at the end of each chapter for writing your own letters
• A chance to grow from difficult times and write your way back to who you want to be

Readers of titles such as Judgement Detox; I Am That Girl; What I Know Now; Loving What Is; and Girl, Stop Apologizing will find further healing and empowerment in Rachael Wolff’s Letters from a Better Me.

Coping with the Stress of First Responder Life

“Mindfulness for Warriors is a work of major importance that offers practical approaches to self-care and serenity for our first responders...” —Louise Harmon, author of Happiness from A to Z

#1 New Release in Military Families

A traumatic way of life. First responders have the incredibly difficult job of running toward danger while the rest of us run away. No training prepares them for what they see and endure. Kim Colegrove understands what it’s like to watch someone go through that. After 30 years in law enforcement, her husband took his own life. This agonizing experience opened Kim’s eyes to the desperate need for an effective form of stress-relief and support for first responders.

The power of meditation. Taking care of our mental health is a priority. For first responders, like cops and EMTs facing trauma, ensuring that their heads are in a healthy place is crucial. Kim is here to propose meditation as a resource for first responders.

A source of hope. In 2017, Kim founded The PauseFirst Project, Mindfulness for First Responders. Kim offers the PauseFirst block of training to organizations across the country; teaching techniques that help reduce stress, regulate emotion, and improve overall health and well-being. Her work to bring awareness is a tribute to both her husband and the countless other first responders struggling with the realities of their jobs.

In Mindfulness for Warriors find:

• Evidence-based practices to help first responders and families deal with stress
• Interviews with first responders who share stories of overcoming, surviving, and thriving
• Colegrove’s own raw and intimate story of her husband’s troubles and how she continues each day fighting in his memory

If you’ve looked for encouragement from books like Bulletproof Spirit, Bullets in the Washing Machine, or I Love a Cop (Third Edition); you will find a further source of healing in Mindfulness for Warriors.

Creative Ways to Say I Love You Every Day

"You never know when someone around you needs a boost." ―Denise & Brendon Burchard, The Burchard Group/HPX Life

Winner 2021 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in Relationships
#1 New Release in Family, Quotations, and Reference

Sometimes it’s difficult to find the right way to say “I love you” to the people you appreciate the most in life. The emotions are there, but the words don’t come. Say It Now shows you how to put your feelings into words―and actions, too. From activities that take just a minute, to love letters, joy jars, tribute videos, surprise parties, and more, this book helps you celebrate the most important people in your life.

Appreciate the time you have together. We never know how much time we have left with our loved ones. If there’s someone you care about deeply―a parent, grandparent, child, friend, colleague, teacher, or neighbor―don’t wait to express how you feel. Say It Now offers inspiring stories and ways to write those first love notes and share romantic gifts that you’ll treasure for years.

Ideas for every love language. Whether it’s words of affection, thoughtful actions, handmade love gifts, or just your time and attention, Say It Now has ways for you to express your love in your own way. Start with the thirty-three ideas in this book and make them your own.

If you are a daughter looking for the right way to say “what I love about Dad,” or a husband looking for creative anniversary gifts, Say It Now has the inspiration you need:

• Get inspired to say “I love you” to the important people in your life
• Make someone’s day
• Build a stronger bond with friends

Say It Now: 33 Ways to Say I LOVE YOU to the Most Important People In Your Life is an activity book to spark creativity, perfect for anyone who enjoys books like What I Love About You: Fill In the Love Journal, The Big Activity Book for Couples, or I Love You: The Activity Book Meant To Be Shared.

Witness True Resilience in These Incredible Survival Stories

“Michael Tougias converts the wisdom of survivors into advice we can all use...” —Amanda Ripley, bestselling author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes—and Why

#1 New Release in Disaster Relief

Extreme Survival will have you on the edge-of-your-seat with truly amazing survival stories.

New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim and literary awards for his many best-seller non-fiction narratives. Extreme Survival is the long-awaited follow-up to The Finest Hours, co-authored with Casey Sherman.

Explore the stories and the causes of manmade disasters. To answer the question of why disasters happen and how some survive, Tougias interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, first chronicling their harrowing survival stories, and then discussing in detail lessons learned. Extreme Survival delivers the entertainment and exceptional research Michael Tougias fans expect.

Understand resilience through the mindset of survivors. Surviving disasters requires survival techniques to kick in at the right moment. Learn what a person is capable of when under extreme pressure and facing imminent disaster.

Inside find:

• Captivating and narrative survival stories told in true Tougias trademark style
• Analysis of major man-made disasters and the faulty decisions that led to them
• First-person accounts and detailed survival tactics that can apply to your every-day life

If you like true survival books like The Greatest Survival Stories of All Time, Into Thin Air, The Gift of Fear, Into the Abyss, Deep Survival, or If I Live Until Morning, you’ll love Extreme Survival. Also don’t miss reading other Michael Tougais survival books, including Fatal Forecast, Ten Hours Until Dawn, A Storm Too Soon, and Overboard!

Simple Pleasures Throughout the Year 

“Simple Pleasures has become my go-to book for remembering to slow down and enjoy the little things in life.” —Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass Affirmations, The Book of Awesome Women, and more

An abundant sourcebook of ideas, encouraging quotes, recipes, and soothing activities

Simple Pleasures of the Garden shows you how to appreciate the simple things within your daily activities. The secret to living well year round can be found in the abundance of your home garden, so get to planting those seeds of simple joys and herbal healing! 

Nurture your mind, body, and soul. Sometimes finding the positive can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. From the recipe for a homemade herbal bath for a spa day to quick and easy recommendations for an instant room makeover, the suggestions and home recipes collected in this book offer a new appreciation for the everyday activities that nurture and comfort you.

Simplify your emotional self care. Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be expensive, unrealistic, or inaccessible. It can be as easy as tending to a green garden, making healing herbal tonics, sipping calming teas, or spending time with other natural energy boosters. Pleasures are made, not bought, so unlock new secrets to happiness with these touching stories, practical tips, and satisfying crafts. 

Inside this positive attitude book you’ll find: 

• Ways to decorate your home with nature crafts, growing herbs, and an air of magic 
• Advice on how to foster a routine for a rejuvenating self care year
• Tips on how to become the gardener of your moods and emotions

If you liked seasonal self care books like A Year of Self-Care, Grow Your Own Medicine, or A Woman’s Garden, you’ll love Simple Pleasures of the Garden.

Running Can Be the Best Therapy for Depression

“Nita's brave, honest book imparts hard-won lessons on using running to combat depression.” ―Scott Douglas, contributing writer for Runner's World and author of Running Is My Therapy

50 Best Running Books of all Time
#1 Best Seller in Running & Jogging, Exercise & Fitness, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Mood Disorders

An unforgettable story of tenacity, running therapy, beating depression, and the companionship of a dog. The Dog Writers Association of America awarded Nita Sweeney a Maxwell Medallion for excellence in writing about the Human/Animal Bond for her memoir.

Running is my therapy. Before she discovered running therapy, Nita Sweeney was 49 years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using running, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn’t know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink.

It's the best therapy for depression. Anyone who has struggled with depression knows the ways the mind can defeat you. However, it is possible to transform yourself with the power of running. You may learn that you can endure more than you think, and that there’s no other depression therapy quite like pavement beneath your feet.

Depression Hates a Moving Target is a witty and poignant story of rediscovery. Whether you’re born to run or just looking for rebirth:

• Be inspired by the powerful story of one woman―and her dog
• Cheer on Nita as she endures the challenges of a marathon and a mind in turmoil
• Discover the power of running to overcome obstacles and boost your mental health

If you loved running books like Born to Run or Let Your Mind Run, you’ll love Depression Hates a Moving Target. Also read Nita's Make Every Move a Meditation.

Kick Poor Sleep Hygiene Out of Bed!

"Professional and insightful tips, tools, and takeaways from the sleep expert I trust the most!” ―Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD, clinical entrepreneur, and creator of The Truth Doctor

Dr. Kristen Casey, TikTok’s “Insomnia Doc,” brings her sleep solutions right to you, so you can get the restful sleep you deserve! 

We all have sleep issues and you’re not alone. Whether you suffer from acute insomnia, sleep maintenance insomnia, or even depression insomnia, we all have experienced sleeplessness brought on by poor sleep hygiene, emotional factors, or physical barriers that keep us just out of reach of a healthy sleep schedule. But don’t fret, you can learn the tools to help you sleep well every night!

Mental health plays a huge role in our sleep patterns. Our mental wellness can greatly affect our quality of sleep. If we are feeling anxious, depressed, or tired, we may struggle with making those choices that promote healthy sleep hygiene, and we instead get stuck with the outcomes of poor sleep hygiene. Dr. Casey teaches you how to improve your mental health through better sleep for more restful nights. 

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical methods for trading in your poor sleep hygiene for good sleep hygiene and optimal sleep health
• Expert advice on the best ways to fall asleep, how to stay asleep, and how to sleep soundly without a white noise machine
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)-based techniques to help you set up a successful night routine to help you sleep like a baby and finally get a good night’s rest

If you’ve enjoyed books like Why We Sleep, The Sleep Solution, or Sleep Through Insomnia, then you’ll love The Insomnia Doc’s Guide to Restful Sleep.

An Indispensable Toolset for Same-Sex Parenthood

"An absolute ‘must-have’ for any LGBT couple engaged in family planning!” —Midwest Book Review

First published in 2016 and winner of four literary awards.* Now updated and packed with valuable information and more powerful stories of same-sex parents achieving and navigating parenthood.

Yes, you do have options. Same-sex couples (gay dads, lesbian moms, or other queer couples) are faced with many different options when choosing to have a family that includes beautiful children. In Journey to Parenthood, author, activist and father Eric Rosswood guides and helps prospective LGBTQIA parents explore adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting.

Create your own happy family unit. Each section includes a description of a specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex couples and individuals who have chosen that particular path. Learn strategies for dealing with challenges you will encounter on this parenting journey.

Inside find:

• Strategies for successfully navigating same sex parenthood
• Firsthand accounts combined with critical tips and advice 
• Updated information about adoption, foster care, assisted reproduction, surrogacy and co-parenting

If you benefited from Eric Rosswood’s bestselling book We Make It Better or his Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads; or have read parenting books like Raised by Unicorns, Raising Good Humans, What to Expect When You're Expecting, or The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, you’ll want to read Journey to Parenthood.

* Winner of the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the Parenting/Family/Relationships category; the 2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in the Parenting category; the 2017 Best Book Awards in the LGBTQ, Non-Fiction category; and finalist in the 2017 International Book Awards.

Develop the Intimate Relationship You Desire

"This book is AMAZING and so helpful to me in my relationship. It's showing me the way to transformation and a new way of being with my partner. Love it!" —Amazon review

M. J. Ryan reveals gratitude practices that create intimate relationships. Create the romantic relationship you desire by practicing gratitude!

Gratitude starves relationship anxiety! With this gratitude book learn how to have a happier relationship with your partner. Get the answers to some of your most pressing relationship questions and use this as a guide to your own personal growth.

Relationship goals made easy with gratitude. Enhance couple goals by making gratitude a constant part of your relationship. Take your time in creating relational happiness, and restoring your relationship without couples counseling. 

Inside, you’ll find:

• Gratitude practices to spark an intimate relationship
• A gratitude book centered on becoming your own relationship goals
• Practices to stabilize self-growth and starve relationship anxiety

If you liked The Four Laws of Love, Meditations on Self-Love, or The Naked Marriage, you’ll love Attitudes of Gratitude in Love.

Discover Courage in This Emigration Study (Ages 5-8)

"…a wonderful book for kids of all cultures." —Edward James Olmos, Academy-award winning actor in films such as Coco, Selena, Stand and Deliver, and Blade Runner 

#1 New Release in Children's Mexico Books

Learn bravery and independence with Luz. Luz stays strong on his journey by thinking of his family. His tale is truly a powerful representation of immigration and determination. His real-life adventure across the border will ignite hope in the hearts of every child that reads this short Spanish story.

Enjoy vivid illustrations on every page. In this easy book to read, get lost in the beautiful Mexican mountains and valleys on Luz’s journey. Your thoughts will become Luz’s and his dreams will become your dreams. You will be cheering him on every step of the way in this short Spanish story.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A diverse kids book with inspiring cute drawings
• A daring children’s fiction story on one boy’s courage through Mexico
• Insight into the various people who come to America

The Boy from Mexico is an educational book for kids, and it makes the perfect gift for kids. This timeless book is packed with many valuable lessons about topics like determination; get your copy today and share it with the whole family!

If you liked The Proudest Blue, Fry Bread, or Dreamers, you’ll love The Boy from Mexico.

Raising Black Teen Boys in Turbulent Times 

"It is always heartening to see women step up to the writer's table. When the results are as adroit and affecting as Marita Golden's work, it is more than satisfying; it is a cause for celebration."—Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate

Two decades ago, Marita was the first Black writer to address the horrifying statistic that haunts all Black mothers: the leading cause of death among Black males under twenty-one is homicide. Today, police brutality rages on as millions call for the reformation of our broken law enforcement in the wake of the traumatic murders of Black teen boys like Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Daunte Wright. 

Read an intimate account of a mother’s efforts to save her son. Writing her son’s story against the backdrop of a society plagued by systemic racism, economic inequality, and mass incarceration, Golden offers a form of witness and testimony in a time of crisis for Black Americans. 

Learn how to grapple with the realities of Black America. Join Golden as she confronts the root causes of violence inflicted upon Black teen boys and reassesses the legacy of her own generation's struggle for civil rights. Explore Black boys’ difficult road to adulthood in the U.S. and learn why single Black mothers are often wrongly blamed for their sons’ actions.

Gain invaluable advice and knowledge from trustworthy sources. In Saving Our Sons, Golden documents her conversations with psychologists, writers, and young Black males themselves.

This book is designed to help you: 

• Discuss and unpack generational trauma with loved ones
• Gain deeper insight into the injustices Black children face in the U.S.
• Recognize the importance of community for the success of Black teen boys 

If you liked Decoding Boys, Mother & Son: Our Back & Forth Journal, The Boy Crisis or Boy Mom, you’ll love Saving Our Sons.

Embrace The Courage to Be Yourself Authentically

“As a Clinical Psychologist, I have frequently recommended this book. It is very well written. It is clear and highly beneficial. The author states that it is written for women. I have found that most of the book can also be useful for men.” ─Amazon review

This self-growth focused motivational book teaches you how to find yourself. In The Courage to Be Yourself, learn to set boundaries, make peace, and find happiness with who you are in a world that projects perfection onto us.

Target harmful patterns. Surrounded by the pressures of society, we often measure ourselves by impossible standards, causing us to doubt ourselves. When this causes negative self-talk, our happiness inevitably suffers. Unhealthy mindsets can also infiltrate our relationships with others. Women can feel the need to be caretakers and sometimes put others' needs above our own. By identifying these patterns, we can set boundaries and target areas that need change—so you can love yourself properly.

Become a loving friend to yourself. While all of us certainly have a calling to love others, it is just as important to give that same love to yourself. It feels good to be yourself, but you must find yourself first. In this emotional strength book, Patton shares impactful stories to show readers how to journey from a place of fear to a life of courageous self-acceptance and real love.

Inside The Courage to Be Yourself, you’ll find:

• How to find and be yourself through the pressures of today
• Stories of growth and healing from Patton and other women
• How to set boundaries, communicate more effectively, and change self-deprecating behaviors

If you liked Courage Is Calling, The Courage to Be Disliked, or How to Be Yourself, you’ll love The Courage to Be Yourself.

Discover the Benefits of Exercise as Meditation

“Let me say it simply. Someone should have written this book a long time ago.” —Shinzen Young, meditation teacher, neuroscience research consultant, founder of Unified Mindfulness, author of Meditation in the Zone and The Science of Enlightenment

Award-winning Finalist in the “Health: Diet & Exercise” category of the 2022 International Book Awards 
#1 New Release in Sports Health & Safety, Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts, Cycling, Sports Psychology, Walking, Theravada Buddhism, and Meditation

Transform movement and meditation into the powerful practice of mindful movement

Exercise can be meditation. What do you think of when you hear the word meditation? A quiet room filled with monks? An Instagram influencer? What about moving meditation? Yoga? Tai Chi? For too long, meditation in books has focused on specific periods of meditation, rather than mediation through fitness or daily activities. What if lifting weights, dancing with your love, or walking across a room counted? What if you could use exercise as meditation? What if you could make every move a meditation?

Let's combine the two. In Make Every Move a Meditation, award-winning author, meditation leader, and mental health advocate Nita Sweeney shows us fitness can be mindfulness. She teaches us how to bring meditation and mindfulness into any activity by incorporating centuries-old techniques. Studies show that both exercise and meditation reduce anxiety, stabilize blood pressure, improve mood and cognition, and lead to a deeper self-relationship and wisdom. Movement is medicine, and meditation is medicine.

Inside you’ll learn to:

• Turn exercise into a meditation tool
• Make any activity a mindful practice
• Enjoy the benefits of meditation while getting fit

If you like meditation books and best sellers such as Think Like a Monk, Practicing Mindfulness, or Breath, you’ll love Make Every Move a Meditation.

Words of Encouragement and Strength for Every Woman

"This book is a powerful guide to fearless living. Sue Patton Thoele teaches women how to honor, embrace, and claim their personal strength and inner wisdom.” —HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess Training

Bestselling author with over 1 million books sold, Sue Thoele, is back with The Woman’s Book of Strength!

Discover your power as a strong confident woman. The Woman’s Book of Strength clothes you in words of encouragement and strength making you feel empowered and courageous enough to act on your heart's desire. It is the perfect companion to grow you in tenacity and compassion. These daily meditations strengthen you to be whole.

Meditate on words of encouragement and strength. This powerful book full of daily meditations drives you to manifest the power of inner peace. It contains over 125 meditations, stories, and words of encouragement for women on becoming stronger, happier, and empowered.

Take advantage of your personal strength. A strong confident woman knows how to balance strength with caring and understanding. This book prepares you with words of encouragement and strength for the biggest and smallest bumps on this road called life. 

The Woman’s Book of Strength offers:

• Gentle and encouraging methods to increase self-compassion
• Lessons and tips for owning your strength and inner peace
• Inspiring stories of empowered women creating positive change

Readers of daily meditation books like Practicing Mindfulness, Meditations on Self-Love, Strength for Each Day, or Powerful Thinking will love Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance & Power.

How a Parkland Dad and 9/11 Brother Faced Tragedy

"Don't tell me there's no such thing as gun violence. It happened in Parkland." ―Fred Guttenberg

2020 Nautilus Silver Winner
2021 Chanticleer Hearten Awards First Place Winner

“Fred Guttenberg is a hero." ―Lawrence O'Donnell.  That Jaime and so many of her fellow students were struck down in cold blood galvanized many to action, including Jaime’s father Fred now a gun safety activist dedicated to passing common sense gun safety legislation.

Fred was already struggling with deep personal loss. Four months earlier his brother Michael died of 9/11 induced pancreatic cancer. He had been exposed to too much dust and chemicals at Ground Zero. Michael battled heroically for nearly five years and then died at age fifty.

Find the Helpers has a special meaning to the Guttenberg’s. It was a beloved family wisdom learned from watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. In the midst of tragedy, "always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers. Because if you look for the helpers, you’ll know there’s hope." ―Fred Rogers, 1999

Healing from grief. Discover the story of Fred Guttenberg’s activist’s journey since Jaime’s death and how he has been able to get through the worst of times thanks to the kindness and compassion of others. Good things happen to good people at the hands of other good people─and the world is filled with them. They include everyone from amazing gun violence survivors Fred has met to former VP Joe Biden, who spent time talking to him about finding mission and purpose in learning to grieve.

If you enjoyed Eyes to the Wind, Haben, or The Beauty in Breaking, you'll love Find the Helpers!

Major Health Crisis Among Black Women Generated from Systemic Racism  

“Marita Golden’s The Strong Black Woman busts the myth that Black women are fierce and resilient by letting the reader in under the mask that proclaims ‘Black don’t crack.’” ―Karen Arrington, coach, mentor, philanthropist, and author of NAACP Image Award-winning Your Next Level Life

Sarton Women’s Book Award
#1 New Release in Reference

Meet Black women who have learned through hard lessons the importance of self-care and how to break through the cultural and family resistance to seeking therapy and professional mental health care.

The Strong Black Woman Syndrome. For generations, in response to systemic racism, Black women and African American culture created the persona of the Strong Black Woman, a woman who, motivated by service and sacrifice, handles, manages, and overcomes any problem, any obstacle.  The syndrome calls on Black women to be the problem-solvers and chief caretakers for everyone in their lives―never buckling, never feeling vulnerable, and never bothering with their pain.

Hidden mental health crisis of anxiety and depression. To be a Black woman in America is to know you cannot protect your children or guarantee their safety, your value is consistently questioned, and even being “twice as good” is often not good enough. Consequently, Black women disproportionately experience anxiety and depression. Studies now conclusively connect racism and mental health―and physical health.

Take care of your emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy for yourself and those you love. More and more young Black women are re-examining the Strong Black Woman syndrome and engaging in self-care practices that change their lives.

Hear stories of Black women who:

• Asked for help
• Built lives that offer healing
• Learned to accept healing

If you have read The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, The Racial Healing Handbook, or Black Fatigue, The Strong Black Woman is your next read. 

Create a Life After Divorce That You Love

“…divorce is a grand opportunity for reinvention of oneself. It has the potential to be a bright new beginning.” —Christiane Northrup, MD, NY Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom; The Wisdom of Menopause; and Goddesses Never Age

#1 New Release in Divorce

Offering a well-researched and tested method for recovering from a broken heart after divorce, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen brings her highly successful "Afterglow" process to you in Light on the Other Side of Divorce. Don’t just move on after a breakup―thrive.

Letting go of someone you loved. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen has been there―she knows how it feels to have your life derailed by divorce. As a therapist who has worked with hundreds of divorcing clients, she has developed the Afterglow method, which teaches you how to rediscover a life of growth, change, and abundance. Her method has been informed by her own healing journey and is based primarily on research-supported strategies, resulting in a balanced method that takes advantage of modern psychology and science, while remembering what it feels like to experience the emotions of divorce-recovery.

Set yourself up for success. It’s true, letting go and moving on is hard. But if you read this book and try the exercises, you will see change. You will feel different. You will feel a positive shift in your life and your attitude. People will comment that you look different. You will get more sleep, feel at ease, and have more hope.

Learn about:

• Tools for stoppling self-defeating thoughts and self-doubt
• State-of the art therapeutic approaches to managing fear and overwhelm
• Active strategies for lasting positive changes and results

Readers of divorce books for women and men like This Is Me Letting You Go by Heidi Priebe, Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas, and Finding Love After Heartbreak by Stephan Labossiere will find joy after heartbreak with Light on the Other Side of Divorce.

Affirmations and Meditations for Courage

Women Empowerment. The Woman's Book of Courage is a little book with a big message. We can take charge of our lives, stop trying to please other people all the time, and live happily with ourselves and others—right now. In more than a hundred short entries, author and psychotherapist Sue Patton Thoele offers meditations, affirmations, and true stories, including deeply personal, often humorous, revelatory stories of her own sometimes rocky path of personal growth.

Powerful Affirmations and Meditations. Since it was first published, The Woman's Book of Courage has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of women. In this revised collection, loving reflections provide wisdom and encouragement to help overcome anxiety, gain self-esteem, acknowledge your own excellence, and improve relationships. Women dealing with transition or recovery or those wishing to enhance personal power will find themselves turning to these meditations over and over again.

A Self-Help Book for All Women. Thoele is on a mission to help each and every woman uncover her authentic self and tap into her unique wellspring of wisdom and inner-strength. Thoele offers practical tools and gentle guidance to aid in many areas of life, such as:

• Setting boundaries
• Changing self-defeating behaviors
• Increasing compassion for yourself and others

Readers of motivational books and inspirational books for women like I've Been Thinking..., Journey to the Heart, or Each Day a New Beginningwill love The Woman's Book of Courage.

Change Not Only What You Think—But How You Think

2021 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist!
#1 Best Seller in Creativity Self-Help

Your mind is yours to redesign, redecorate and create! The idea that you are what you think has concerned philosophers from Marcus Aurelius to the Buddha. Today, this age-old message is delivered via cognitive behavioral therapy and CBT techniques. Dr. Maisel moves cognitive change a giant step forward by describing the room that is your mind and how human consciousness is experienced there. Packed with visualization exercises, this accessible guide makes redesigning your mind and changing what you think easy and simple, an upgrade to the CBT method.

Visualization exercises for easy assembly. That room that is your mind is a space that you can decorate, air out, furnish, and turn into a truly congenial place. By practicing these easy-to-understand visualization exercises, you can redesign your mind and change not only what you think but how you think. Each of these techniques addresses major challenges like depression, anxiety, addiction, procrastination, and loneliness and promote cognitive growth, trauma healing, and fundamental change.

Inside, you’ll also find information that could help you:

• Increase your creativity
• Reduce your anxiety
• Rid yourself of chronic depression
• Recover from addiction
• Heal from past trauma
• Achieve emotional wellbeing
• Live your life purposes

If you enjoyed books like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, Feeling Better, or The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety, then you’ll love Redesign Your Mind.

Help in Healing from Grief and Loss

Living Now Book Award, Silver – Aging, Death, & Dying

“Filled with insight, wisdom, and relatable stories, this resource shares everything you need to know to start living again with joy, meaning, and love after loss.” —Chelsea Hanson, author of The Sudden Loss Survival Guide

Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief is a handbook for dealing with grief, organized so that you can pick and choose a topic from the table of contents pertaining to the issue affecting you the most at that moment.

Rediscover sustained moments of joy as you seek a new way of being in the world. Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief guides and lightens the journey to positivity for those who feel the pain of loss, whether it is the loss of a loved one, a job, a marriage, a house, a pregnancy, a nest egg—anyone or anything that we loved and that is no longer in our lives. In this book, author and fellow griever Emily Thiroux Threatt provides you with strategies to embrace the process of learning how to start living again. The book includes 26 practices and stories from people who have been through the grieving process and have come out on the other side feeling renewed: one for every week of the year.

Mourning and coping with grief looks different for everyone. Emily organized Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief with this in mind, giving you 26 different options to try in any given moment. Find what works for you, with dozens of ideas covered, including:

• Meditating and allowing space for mindful grieving, sadness and loneliness
• Finding joy and gratitude in the dark moments
• Learning what you can say to others so that they can better understand and help you in your recovery

If you’ve found help from grief books like It's OK That You're Not OK, Bearing the Unbearable, To Love and Let Go, or Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, then you’ll be encouraged and inspired by all of the tips and ideas in Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief.

A Guided Journal of Confidence Meditations and Positive Affirmations for Women

“Best of all is Thoele's knack for creating wonderful spiritual exercises.”—Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, founders of Spirituality & Practice 

A journal for women empowerment. The Woman's Book of Confidence Guided Journal is a little journal with a big message. Author and psychotherapist Sue Patton Thoele helps us reclaim our dreams, tap into our intuitive wisdom, and find the strength to live fearlessly, each-and-every day. In dozens of short prompts, this book offers space for daily meditations, positive affirmations for women, and true stories of your own.

Build confidence with positive affirmations for women. Self-confidence is not some big, abstract “out there” thing, accessible only to movie stars, brainiacs, and billionaires. It’s the stuff daily life is made of. Sue inspires and encourages us to find and grow our own confidence. A great companion to The Woman’s Book of Confidence, her collection of supportive daily meditations and positive affirmations for women helps you trust yourself emotionally and spiritually.

A self-help journal for strong women. Thoele is on a mission to help each and every woman uncover her own authentic self and tap into her wellspring of wisdom and spirituality. Thoele offers practical tools and gentle guidance to help us become confident women, such as:

• Weaving a safety net
• Befriending our fears
• Accepting what is

Readers of motivational and inspirational books for women such as A Spiritual Journal for Women, The Happiness Journal, or The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal will love The Woman's Book of Confidence Guided Journal.

Learn How to Transform Your Mind with Simple Mindfulness Activities

“Based on scientific research and its author’s deep insights, it is comprehensive and caring… a wonderful book.” —Rick Hanson, PhD, psychologist, author of Buddha’s Brain, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, and Neurodharma.

Discover a greater sense of focus through a combination of inspirational words of wisdom from various women and mindfulness activities that teach you about the importance of your well-being.

Life moves fast. As women, we wear various hats in our lives. Oftentimes, we forget to stop and take a deep breath to center ourselves. Author and champion of women, Sue Patton Thoele, shows you how to incorporate mindfulness into your busy and dynamic life. Learn to take control of your peace and discover how to maintain a clear head amid the chaos while keeping your feet firmly on the ground.

A practical and easily understood mindfulness guide. This book is a friend whose hand you can hold on the path toward being present in the moment. Finding your way leads naturally to a more open heart, inner peace, and greater zest for life. Theole uses a gentle and humorous approach that makes The Mindful Woman a practical and easily understood guide for those who are new to the practice of mindfulness and those who are already familiar with its gifts. Even the busiest of women among us can embrace mindfulness and reap the benefits.

This mindfulness activities guide is with you every step of the way and offers you:

• Sixty-five simple and effective mindfulness activities
• Stories from real women who provide inspiration
• Lessons on healing and connecting with your innermost self

If you enjoyed books like The Self Care Prescription, The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness, or The Mindfulness Journal, you’ll love The Mindful Woman.

Coping Skills for Dealing with the Overwhelming Responsibilities of Life

“An elegant, powerful, and simple tool for finding serenity. Just what the world needs right now.” ―Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

We are always on the go. Balancing work, family, friends, and everything in between is a routine of running and never stopping─a cycle that can be tiring. We forget the beauty of the smaller moments and sometimes we forget to stop and use our coping skills.

Stopping is a gift to yourself. Knowing when to breathe and regain a clearer vision of yourself and your surroundings helps give you a fresh perspective and an inner balance meant to help you feel in control of the bigger things.

Who are you? What are your true priorities? Your responsibilities may have taken over and are preventing you from living to your fullest potential. Dr. Kundtz gives you insight into key questions you should be asking.

Stop whatever you’re doing and enjoy the sunrise. Big things can grab your attention but don’t forget to turn around and find the serenity in stillness─the peace in a deep breath, and the happiness in remembering who you are.

With this valuable guide learn to:

• Connect with the spiritual aspects of your life
• Practice mindfulness and reduce stress
• Acknowledge when it becomes too much and take a step back
• Use proper coping skills to create healthier habits

If you enjoyed books like The Way of Integrity, Giving Grief Meaning, I Am Invincible, Time Management for Mortals, or The Road Less Traveled, then you’ll love The Art of Stopping.

Find Boundaries and Peace from Codependent Behaviors

“This book is bound to become a codependence classic. It should be required reading for all who seek to create healthy, balanced relationships.” –Claudia Black, PhD.

Free yourself from codependency and reclaim your sanity, peace, and inner strength with this codependency book by Karen Casey, the bestselling author of Each Day a New Beginning.

Learn how to value your own opinion over those of others. Codependency books are perfect for those of us who live as if what other people think matters more than what we think. This thinking leads to constantly trying to please or even to change others. Codependent behaviors can have negative effects on us and those around us, even leading to a dysfunctional family. It can be difficult to say no to those we love.

A codependency book on improving your life through boundaries and peace. Karen Casey, bestselling author of Let Go Now and Each Day a New Beginning, has had her own experience with codependent behavior, and she is here to share what she has learned along the way. Through her own stories and the stories of those she has met through Al Anon meetings and elsewhere, she shows you how to detach from unhealthy codependency, create more positive relationships and, ultimately, lead a less stressful life.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize and acknowledge your own attachments and codependency
• Set boundaries, find peace, and engage in healthy detachment
• Nurture positive relationships with the people in your life–both new and old

If you liked codependency books such as The Language of Letting Go, Facing Codependence, or The Codependency Recovery Plan, you’ll love Codependence and the Power of Detachment.

Build a Better World with Random Acts of Kindness and Good Deeds

Winner of the Living Now Book Award, Gold – Evergreen, World Peace

#1 Bestseller: Previous editions of Random Acts of Kindness have sold over one million copies

Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week in February. Perform good deeds of compassion and consideration toward others.

The Random Acts of Kindness movement is born. In 1995, a small group of people at Conari Press came together around the idea that small gestures and simple acts can make a difference in people's lives. Thus, Random Acts of Kindness was born. But they had no idea how big this little idea would become.

Make a difference in the world. This good-humored guide to being the change you want to see in the world is filled with suggestions for making a real difference, in ways both large and small. From improving someone’s life with just one penny to ensuring all children are well fed, the day-by-day positive proposals of Random Acts of Kindness combine inspiration with action. Despite the hurly-burly of our busy lives, we can all make a beneficial impact on the environment, throughout out local community, and within our own hearts. This book of inspired ideas and good deeds conveys how “the power of one”―that is, you―can make a better world, starting today!

Sometimes the smallest gesture makes the biggest difference. This little book shows how to start―with the small, with the particular, with the individual―in order to make a difference in the world.

Random Acts of Kindness features:

• True stories about acts of kindness and generosity of spirit
• Suggestions for living more compassionately
• Inspirational quotes to get you started

Fans of books such as Chicken Soup for the Soul, A Pebble for Your Thoughts, I've Been Thinking…, or You Can Do All Things will love the encouraging, inspirational stories in this new Random Acts of Kindness edition.

365 Days of Self-Care Strategies

Aim to be the best version of yourself year round with daily arts and crafts, recipes, and pampering ideas.

Seasonal self-care. 365 Simple Pleasures makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself throughout the year. As the seasons change, so do these self-care ideas. Whether installing a low maintenance cactus garden in the summer or crafting scented candles for the holidays, these self-care activities take good care of the mind, body, and soul.

Self-care made easy. Along with easy, daily activities, author Susannah Seton explains why we enjoy each of these simple pleasures and why simple joys really do go a long way. Inside, find self-care tips and learn how to:

• Release stress with lavender and rosemary crafts
• Pamper yourself with a DIY spa day
• Bake comfort foods like bread and maple candy

If you enjoyed books like The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care, The Self Care Prescription, or The Spirit Almanac, you’ll love 365 Simple Pleasures.  

The kitchen really is the heart of the home. It's the first place family and friends gather, not only to prepare and eat food, but to chat, sip tea, snack on home-baked cookies, unwind after a tough day, and reconnect with loved ones.

The latest in the Simple Pleasures series of books, Simple Pleasures of the Kitchen captures the essence of the kitchen. It offers a cornucopia of recipes, food-based crafts, and family activities, as well as stories from kitchens around the world. Simple Pleasures of the Kitchen is a book—and a gift—sure to warm anyone's heart, no matter what the weather.

Organized by season, the book offers:

• Spring Flings
• The Savor of Summer
• Autumn's Abundance
• Cozying Up in Winter

Susannah Seton's Simple Pleasures books continually delight readers with their down-home, heart-warming recipes, crafts, and activities that bring the whole family together.

Affirmations and Meditations for Confidence

Women Empowerment. The Woman's Book of Confidence is a little book with a big message. We can reclaim our dreams, tap into our intuitive wisdom, and find the strength to live fearlessly each and every day. In dozens of short entries, author and psychotherapist Sue Patton Thoele offers meditations, affirmations, and true stories, including deeply personal, often humorous, revelatory stories of her own rocky path of personal growth.

Powerful Affirmations and Meditations. Confidence is not some big, abstract “out there” thing, accessible only to movie stars, brainiacs, and billionaires. It’s the stuff daily life is made of. Sue inspires and encourages us to find and grow our own confidence. Her collection of supportive meditations and affirmations will help you trust yourself emotionally and spiritually.

A Self-Help Book for Strong Women. Thoele is on a mission to help each and every woman uncover her own authentic self and tap into her wellspring of wisdom and self-confidence. Thoele offers practical tools and gentle guidance to help us become confident women, such as:

• Weaving a safety net
• Befriending our fears
• Accepting what is

Readers of motivational and inspirational books for women like I've Been Thinking..., Journey to the Heart, or Each Day a New Beginning will love The Woman's Book of Confidence.

Generosity Stories to Touch Your Heart and Lift Your Spirits

Gratitude and generosity go hand in hand. The more we appreciate our lives, the more we want to give to others. In Radical Generosity, best-selling author M. J. Ryan provides tools for expressing thanks. In a series of short, heart-felt essays, Ryan encourages us all to stop living from what she calls "the ledger sheet mentality" of obligatory gifting and to begin giving from the overflow of a loving heart.

Generosity is the great act of kindness that sustains the world. In her best-selling Attitudes of Gratitude, M. J. Ryan taught us the inner work of realizing the many blessings we take for granted. Now, in Radical Generosity, she presents an examination of the virtues we need to cultivate for the twenty-first century and takes a look at generosity: what creates it, what blocks it, and what the practice of generosity can bring to our lives. In her down-to-earth, accessible style, Ryan takes us to the heart of what it means to truly give, and what that giving can do not only for the recipient but for ourselves as well.

Generosity is a habit of mind and the gift of freedom. M. J. Ryan asks her readers to consider where and how they are stingy as well as where they are meant to give. And, she asks that we contemplate all the types of possible generosity, because ultimately the giving of time, energy, kind words, loving gestures, and forgiveness may matter more than any amount of money. Radical Generosity shows us how to experience joy, peace, and fulfillment when we live from a place of generosity and when we also learn how to receive.

If you have read and learned from books such as How Happiness Happens, The Complicated Heart, Love Lives Here, The Laws of Human Nature, Thirst, Make Time, or Enough; we believe you will love and learn from M. J. Ryan’s Radical Generosity.

Learn How to Deepen Your Relationship

Gratitude is the key. "We can have happier and more joy-filled relationships if we focus on what's right about them rather than what's wrong," writes M. J. Ryan in Attitudes of Gratitude in Love, the follow-up to her bestselling inspirational book Attitudes of Gratitude.

Discover amazing gratitude benefits. Gratitude is a simple, profound practice that can change your life. Research has confirmed its many emotional and physical benefits. Taking the time to notice and reflect upon good things opens our hearts, creates happiness, and restores us to a natural place where we notice what's right instead of wrong. In her characteristically down-to-earth style, Ryan helps readers use the practice of gratitude to get back in touch with why they fell in love in the first place and deepen the love between partners, no matter how long they've been together.

Find happiness and joy with positive thinking. When you find ways to be grateful every day, you experience more joy in life. Author and personal success mentor M. J. Ryan writes, "Gratitude births only positive feelings—love, compassion, joy, and hope. As we focus on what we are thankful for, fear, anger, and bitterness simply melt away, seemingly without effort." Attitudes of Gratitude in Love will teach you how to reach this positive place. The book is divided into two sections:

• Attitudes of gratitude that bring our personal lives more joy, peace, and love
• Simple behaviors we can begin to practice to change any relationship for the better, right this moment.

Readers of M. J. Ryan’s best-selling inspirational book Attitudes of Gratitude or personal growth books like The Book of Joy, The Gratitude Diaries, and The Happiness Project will learn more about the life-changing benefits of gratitude in Attitudes of Gratitude in Love.

Find the Courage to Embrace Your Authentic Self

Transform your fear into courage. Surrounded by the pressures of society, we often measure ourselves by impossible standards. We see images of idealized women, and become scared that our own bodies, personalities, or ambitions do not measure up and are not worthy. As a result of her own life experiences, author Sue Patton understands what it’s like to be scared and unsure of your place. But her words inspire readers to take courage in their own identity and find happiness through it.

Target harmful patterns. How we live each day shapes who we are. If our days are riddled with negative self-talk, our happiness inevitably suffers. Unhealthy mindsets can also infiltrate our relationship with others. Women, especially, feel the need to be caretakers, looking out for the needs of others and often, putting their needs above our own. By learning how to identify these patterns, we can target areas that need change in our lives.

Become a loving friend to yourself. While all of us certainly have a calling to love others, it is just as important to gift that same love to yourself. Without self-love, there can be no positive growth. In this motivational book, Patton shares pieces of her story, as well as other women’s, in order to help readers learn how best to journey from a place of fear to a life of courageous self-love and acceptance.

In this self-help book for women, Patton offers invaluable inspiration. Open it up and find…

• How to set boundaries, communicate more effectively, and change self-deprecating behavior patterns
• Stories of growth and healing from Patton and other women
• The perfect gift for women of all ages

If books such as The Gifts of Imperfection, Self-Compassion, What to Say When You Talk to Yourself, or Girl, Stop Apologizing are on your bookshelf, then The Courage to Be Yourself is the next book for you!

The Power of Feminine Strength

Discover your inner power. Sue Patton Thoele, licensed psychotherapist and author of The Woman's Book of Courage, is back again to cheer you on as you grow in tenacity, compassion, and courage. Her book Strength will become your ally in growing stronger and more empowered.

Meditate on words of encouragement and strength. This is a fresh and powerful book of daily meditations that encourages you to discover your inner power and manifest it in every area of your life. These pages contain over 125 meditations, stories, and musings on becoming stronger, happier, healthier, and more bodacious.

Take advantage of your personal strengths. This book provides spiritual and motivational encouragement for the big and small bumps on the road of life. In Strength, you will find encouragement for:

• Making deeper connections and practicing self-compassion
• Accepting what you cannot change so that you can focus on what you can
• Finding your voice, growing in self-confidence, and thriving

Readers of meditation books and inspirational books for women like Journey to the Heart, I've Been Thinking..., or Each Day a New Beginning will love Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance & Power.

"Home," writes Susannah Seton. "There are few words that carry such potent feelings. It's the place where we can let down our hair, loosen our clothes, put our feet up. It's where those we love most share in the ordinariness and extraordinariness of our days. It's the place many of us spend lifetimes trying to get back to. As the proverb goes, it's where our hearts are. Simple Pleasures of the Home is for everyone who has the nesting impulse from passionate and accomplished home decorators to anyone who simply enjoys domestic downtime. Organized room by room, the book includes dozens of simple activities for bringing the family together, creative ideas for pampering yourself and loved ones, easy-to-follow instructions for making aromatherapy products, tips for candlemaking, and comfortfood recipes As the proverb goes, it's where our hearts are."

Take An Authentic Look Within Yourself

When the Divine Feminine instructed Sue Patton Thoele to "pour water on my women," Thoele set about writing a book to provide women with spiritual sustenance for every area of their lives.

The Woman’s Book of Spirit is Thoele’s take on what it’s like to have the best intentions in the world and blow it—and not just once. It’s a book that asks us to meditate on a series of anecdotes and stories that touch on intimate portrayals of everyday living, from knowing how to receive love to handling grief.

Nourishment for the soul’s journey. Each daily reflection in this book evokes a nourishing and motivational sense of self that empowers and heals, so that you may move forward in your journey.

The Woman’s Book of Spirit:

• Is written in a series of short meditations that allows you to connect more deeply to yourself
• Contains the meaning behind “the Sacred Feminine Voice” that teaches you how to heal your wounds
• Includes quotes from distinguished women to revitalize your heart

If you felt empowered by books like Journey to the Heart, The Confident Woman Devotional, or The Gifts of Imperfection, then you will find The Woman’s Book of Spirit to be a new guide to spiritual living.

Be Empowered in the Face of Change

"…teaches us how we can get through the pain more quickly and extract greater meaning from the nonnegotiable events of life." —Ellyn Spragins, author of What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self

Overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Exhausted by crisis after crisis in the world? How to Survive Change is filled with advice and timely, relevant tips to help you cope, change your mindset, and ultimately thrive.

Change your mindset to change for the better. These are challenging times. Chances are, at this moment, you’re confronting some change you never asked for—perhaps a life crisis, like a loss of job or the failure of a dream. Maybe you must learn to work in new ways or find a new place to live. Bestselling author, thought leader, and change expert M.J. Ryan is here to help. Within the pages of her book How to Survive Change . . . You Didn't Ask For, you’ll find the support and practices you need to successfully ride the wave of this change, whatever it may be.

Discover tools for coping with the changes of life. Change is always hard, and it's even harder when it's thrust upon us, unbidden. But with every change, there is also opportunity. In her book, Ryan provides strategies to retain your brain and optimize your response to life change, step-by-step. Best of all, as your adaptability increases, so does your confidence—with her guidance, you will be able to survive and thrive no matter what life throws your way.

Find new opportunities for success. With both detailed chapters explaining how to embrace change and twenty quick tips for adapting to change you didn't ask for, Ryan's advice can be used in any evolving situation.

This book teaches you how to:

• Accept change
• Expand your options
• Strengthen your adaptability
• Take action

If you liked Switch or books by Gretchen Rubin like Better than Before or The Four Tendencies, you'll love How to Survive Change . . . You Didn't Ask For.

A Year of Daily Meditations

Learn how to start meditating. Learning how to meditate and how to be mindful is simpler than it looks. The whole purpose of your meditation is to show up as awake and aware as possible to your everyday life. Longtime therapist and meditator David Kundtz gives you permission not to fret about whether you're getting your meditation practice right or not. It's right.

Ponder daily quotes to help you live in this moment. Being Present has one purpose: to give you an opportunity to live in the moment once a day, every day. As you start to accumulate these mindful moments, your life will become more peaceful, more rewarding, and more awakened.

Discover the benefits of meditation for yourself. In Being Present, Kundtz guides us through the seasons of a year—and the seasons of a life—drawing inspiration and mindfulness quotes from poets and scientists, spiritual teachers and children, butterflies and big cities. With the help of this book, you will discover how to:

• Be present and become a more mindful person
• Maintain the focus, awareness, and equanimity that you need for getting through stressful situations
• Experience the peaceful moments of mindful living

If you found the daily reflections in inspirational books like A Year of Positive Thinking, The Daily Book of Positive Quotations, and Greatest Inspirational Quotes, then you'll love meditating on the mindfulness quotes and thoughts in Being Present.

Change the Direction of Your Mind and Uncover Your True Potential

A spiritual self-help guide teaching you the 12 principles that will transform your way of thinking and lead you towards living a better life.

In Getting Unstuck, bestselling recovery writer Karen Casey invites you to work through the 12 principles in her Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow and to dig deep into your patterns of behavior, to determine where you’ve gotten stuck in your life. Learn where the boundaries should be drawn between yourself and others and to:

• Stop holding others emotional hostage
• Avoid turning caring into control
• Let loved ones find their own higher power
• Find their own free and peaceful life

A simple 12 step guide with an inspirational outcome. Presented in a workbook format, readers write down and explore their answers to specific questions both to discern what's causing them unhappiness or stress and to develop strategies for getting unstuck.

Deepen and broaden your understanding of the peace that comes from being responsible for yourself and letting others do the same. Casey's characteristic gentle prodding and profound insight helps you discover your wisdom and inner strength.

If you enjoyed books that helped you discover your self like Drop the Rock, Codependent No More, or You Are a Badass, then you’ll love Getting Unstuck.

Simple Pleasures of the Garden is a treasure chest of tips, how-to's, stories, and trade secrets gathered together in one beautiful book. Organized by season, the hundreds of suggestions and recipes present a profusion of ways to celebrate the bounty of the Earth all year round.

Projects include handcrafted lotions and oils, baskets and wreaths, potpourris and floral waters, along with dozens of simple, inexpensive home decorations and easy-to-prepare recipes that utilize all of your garden's harvest. From compost tea to confetti corn chowder, Simple Pleasures of the Garden will inspire you to bestow the comforts and charms of your garden on family and friends.

Gratitude and generosity go hand in handthe more we appreciate our lives, the more we want to give to others. In A Grateful Heart, M. J. Ryan provided tools for expressing thanks. In the bestselling Attitudes of Gratitude, she taught us the inner work of realizing the many blessings we take for granted. Now, in The Giving Heart, she presents her latest examination of the virtues we need to cultivate for the twentyfirst century and takes a look at generosity: what creates it, what blocks it, and what the practice of generosity can bring to our lives.

In a series of short, heartfelt essays, Ryan encourages us all to stop living from what she calls "the ledger sheet mentality" of obligatory gifting, and to begin giving from the overflow of a loving heart. She asks readers to consider where and how they are stingy as well as where they are meant to give, and to contemplate all the types of possible generosity, because the giving of time, energy, kind words, loving gestures, and forgiveness may ultimately matter more than any amount of money.

In her downtoearth, accessible style, Ryan takes us to the heart of what it means to truly give, and what that giving can do not only for the recipient, but for ourselves, as well.

As the current economic boom brings attention to altruism and "giving back" The Giving Heart shows us how to experience joy, peace, and fulfillment when we live from a place of generosity.

According to the Trends Research Institute, simplicity will be the social movement of the next ten years. Sure to benefit from this is the holiday season, which is more stressful than satisfying for many people. In her fourth Simple Pleasures book, author Susannah Seton shows how to find true satisfaction in the holidays by making them less expensive, less frantic, and more meaningful. Simple Pleasures for the Holidays takes an expansive approach, covering Halloween, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, the Mexican Day of the Dead, and Irish and Islamic holidays. The premise is that shared experience is what people value most, and the book itself a collage of inspirational stories from people around the world along with recipes, crafts, and suggestions for communal fun embodies this.

Go on A Powerful Journey Through Daily Affirmations and Find the Healing You Deserve

Discover a new philosophical take on life where you’re taught that healing doesn’t happen when you’re asleep. It’s when you’re awake. David Kundtz, the author of Quiet Mind, embarks on an intimate journey of self-discovery through meditation.

Life is busy. Between relationships, work, and finding a quiet space for ourselves, it’s often easy to get lost in the hurriedness of our day-to-day activities. This personal guide brings balance back into your life by teaching you to be mindful and more “awake.”

Now is the time to open your eyes. As the Navajo proverb says, "When we are pretending to be asleep, no one can awaken us." We must stop the pretending and "awaken" ourselves. By taking a minute out of your day to meditate and reflect, you’ll activate your self-development and realign your spirit. Take this personal guidebook with you through all situations you encounter and learn to truly “awaken” your spiritual side. Awakened Mind offers:

• Simple yet powerful positive affirmations for each day
• Meditative lessons to help you connect with your inner self
• Reflections on life, gratitude, and spirituality

If you enjoyed transformative books like Wheels of Life, Light Is the New Black, or Practical Law of Attraction, then you’ll love Awakened Mind.