Find out where great ideas come from.A father cleans up after his toddler and imagines a cup that won't spill. An engineer watches people using walkie-talkies and has an idea. A doctor figures out how
From the former secretary of defense and author of the acclaimed #1 best-selling memoir,Duty, a characteristically candid, urgent assessment of why big institutions are failing us and how good leaders
Have you ever wished you could reprogram your brain, just as a hacker would a computer? In this 3-step guide to improving your mental habits, learn to take charge of your mind and banish negative thou
Just as World War II called an earlier generation to greatness, so the climate crisis is calling today's rising youth to action: to create a better future.In UNSTOPPABLE, Bill Nye crystallizes and exp
In this completely revised and updated edition of the breakthrough bestseller, you'll see scientific evidence that your anxiety, depression, anger, obsessiveness, or impulsiveness could be related to
The best-selling author and spiritual teacher shares practices for living with wisdom and integrity even in confusing and uncertain situations—now available as a Shambhala Library edition.Is it possib
Former United States senator and ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth offers a fascinating, thoughtful, and deeply personal look at the state of American politics today—and how religion can
A modern new century brings a young Amish woman an unexpected new life—and a chance to discover love's true way home…Ohio, 1899. Soft-spoken midwife Becca Yost lived by her Amish faith's strict rules—
The Wolf is in a very bad mood. This morning, he does not like his color anymore! He really wants to try another one, just to see what it's like to be like someone else. It seems to be a good idea, b
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Through his nationally televised programs, bestselling books, and renowned treatment clinics, Dr. Daniel G. Amen has transformed the emotional and cognitive well-being of millions. With this immersive
The true story of the game that never should have happened.Something was happening to basketball.In the wartime fall of 1943, at the little-known North Carolina College for Negroes, Coach John McLendo
Gertrude Stein famously wrote, “A rose is a rose, is a rose.” In the rose world, that would mean that all roses are the same: they all grow, smell, and perform the same. Nothing could be further from
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A great thinker’s final testament: a characteristically wise and forthright collection of essays spanning a career of extraordinary intellectual engagement Tony Judt’s first collection of essays, Re
The author of the international bestseller Happiness makes a passionate case for altruism--and why we need it now more than ever.In Happiness, Matthieu Ricard demonstrated that true happiness is not t
Do you know your carbon cycle from your carbon footprint? Can you tell your greenhouse effect from your green house? And what exactly is a tipping point? If any of these questions leave you curious, t
One of the country's most outspoken anti-mutant leaders...has a mutant daughter! Now it's up to X-Factor to rescue this young girl from her father! But when the team faces unexpected consequences for
From party polarization, elections, and internal party politics, to the evolution of the U.S. presidency, John S. Jackson's new book has something for everyone interested in American politics. Beginni
How the insights of an 18th century economist can help us live better in the 21st century Adam Smith became famous for The Wealth of Nations, but the Scottish economist also cared deeply about our mo
The bestselling author of Undoing Depression offers a brain-based guide to help us finally get rid of the bad habits that plague us We humans tend to get in our own way time and time again?whether
Break free of codependency and embrace your true self!Are you codependent? Do you make other people's problems your own? Do you find it hard to set boundaries and take care of your own needs? In this
European contributors address the organizational contexts in which university research is carried out and detail the ideal and real interactions between organizational transformation and scientific ch
''I rescued you on this island?and you rescued me right back." Ben Logan never asks anyone for help. Until, during a deadly hurricane, he's washed up on a deserted island. There he finds his life in t
Second Nature Celebrity magazine reporter Lee Radcliffe is at the top of her game when she scores an exclusive interview with bestselling horror writer Hunter Brown. But the notoriously private author
The implausible truth: Over one billion people in the world are hungry and over one billion are overweight. Far from complete opposites, hunger and obesity are in fact different manifestations of the
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Filled with powerful, inspiring stories, a Roman Catholic nun shares her journey across the country to rally support against Paul Ryan's budget, which would cut vital social programs for the poor and
A retired Supreme Court Justice who served more than 30 years describes how the U.S. Constitution needs to be amended, detailing six specific changes that will protect democracy and ensure the safety
An award-winning scientist, physician and New York Times best-selling author explains new concepts in human genetics and health that indicate that the fundamental nature of the human genome is much mo
* The first textbook to focus on social value creation* Includes case studies on new types of leaders who can drive both social value creation and financial profits simultaneously* Introduces a new le
From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author NORA ROBERTS come two classics about not letting your best-laid plans get in the way of life or love Island of Flowers Laine Simmons has travelled halfway aro
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Get the facts. Get the recipes. Eat your way to wellbeing. From increasing your vitality and boosting your brainpower to losing weight and preventing disease - these fifty familiar ingredients have a
A Wall Street tech leader explains how small behavioral changes lead to major self-improvement Whether trying to lose weight, save money, or get organized, we’re always setting goals and making resolu
Many disciplines, including philosophy, history, and sociology, have attempted tomake sense of how science works. In this book, Paul Thagard examines scientific development from theinterdisciplinary p
"By the author of Walking on Eggshells, a compellingly readable journey into the realm of family secrets, offering lessons and insights for those who are hiding the truth and those who discover what
Provides fifty small changes that can be made to improve everyday well-being, including eating better, drinking healthier, connecting with nature, striving for variety, and practicing gratitude.
