The Body Keeps the Score delves into the topic of traumatic stress and its effects on the brain, emotions, and biology. Renowned expert Bessel van der Kolk offers innovative treatments, such as neurofeedback and mindfulness techniques, which have been proven to help sufferers reclaim their lives. This paradigm-shifting book, based on years of research, provides an alternative to traditional therapies and drug treatments.

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

The Body Keeps the Score

This inspiring debut from a powerful woman in the global community is a necessary call to action for women's empowerment. Melinda Gates shows that investing in women is the key to lifting up societies and offers simple and effective ways for each of us to make a difference. Through startling data, moving conversations, and personal convictions, Gates advocates for family planning, equal job opportunities, shared household burdens, paid family leave, and eliminating gender bias. Her journey towards gender equity will inspire readers to get involved and become advocates for change.

How Empowering Women Changes the World

The Moment of Lift

Unlock the power within yourself to achieve real happiness with this Japanese phenomenon. The Courage to Be Disliked shows you how to free yourself from past experiences and others' expectations, using the theories of Alfred Adler. Millions have already read and benefited from its wisdom, making it a highly accessible and profound book. This is a must-read for those ready to embrace true liberation and take the reins of their own life.

The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

The Courage to Be Disliked

Discover a powerful story of a man who stops the world's motor and the chaos that ensues. Follow along as he battles those he loves and struggles to overcome enemies he never expected. This novel covers an amazing range of characters, from industrialists to philosophers, and explores the very essence of humanity. A captivating read that will challenge your beliefs and keep you on the edge of your seat with suspense.

Atlas Shrugged

Discover a thrilling tale of a man's journey to start a new life with his loved one after being locked away for three years. But tragedy strikes, forcing him to accept a job from an enigmatic man named Mr. Wednesday. Soon, he finds himself in the middle of an epic war for the soul of America. Don't miss out on this suspenseful and captivating read.

A Novel

American Gods

Learn how to turn obstacles into opportunities with the success formula followed by icons of history like John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, and Steve Jobs. In this book, discover timeless philosophical principles laid down by a Roman emperor that can help you achieve excellence in any situation. With revealing insights into their astounding triumphs, find out how ordinary people achieved extraordinary success by following this formula that teaches you how to turn your own adversity into advantage.

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

The Obstacle Is the Way

A groundbreaking memoir on race, identity, and success in the media and fashion industries. Elaine Welteroth shares her journey from an unlikely interracial marriage in small-town California to becoming a prominent editor at Teen Vogue. Her profound lessons and struggles as a barrier-breaker will inspire and empower readers to look both inward and upward, reminding us that we're more than enough. Winner of the 2020 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work.

Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say)

More Than Enough

Unlock your full potential with the empowering philosophy of "Everything is Figureoutable." This book is a must-read for anyone who struggles with following through on their ideas and goals. Learn how to develop a positive mindset, overcome failure, and tackle any challenge with manageable steps. With inspiring success stories and practical advice, "Everything is Figureoutable" will transform your life and help you become unstoppable.

Everything Is Figureoutable

Discover the power of rethinking your beliefs with this thought-provoking book. Learn why mental laziness and old routines can hold you back, and how embracing the unknown and being wrong can actually benefit you. The author offers evidence-based insights into how rethinking can be taught as a mindset and a skillset. Sections on individual and group rethinking, and the shortcomings of schools, businesses, and governments, provide practical advice for success in a rapidly changing world. Don't miss out on developing the secret skill of the future: the ability to constantly rethink your perspective.

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Think Again

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, by Lee, Laurie...

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning

Join therapist Lori Gottlieb as she explores the inner chambers of her patients' lives, and discovers that the questions they are struggling with are the very ones she is now bringing to her own therapy sessions with the quirky, but seasoned therapist Wendell. Delve into the lives of a self-absorbed Hollywood producer, a newlywed diagnosed with a terminal illness, a senior citizen threatening to end her life on her birthday, and a twenty-something who can't stop hooking up with the wrong guys in this captivating and raw memoir of self-discovery.

A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Discover the inspiring story of a young girl born into the harsh wilderness of Idaho and raised by survivalists who shunned modern medicine and education. Despite lacking any formal schooling, she taught herself enough to gain admittance into Brigham Young University, leading her on a journey of self-invention that took her across oceans and continents to prestigious universities. Educated is a powerful memoir about the transformative power of knowledge and the struggle for self-discovery.

A Memoir

Educated

Explore the fascinating and often perplexing world of money and personal finance with this insightful read. Award-winning author Morgan Housel takes readers on a journey through 19 engaging short stories that delve into the psychological factors influencing our financial decisions. In The Psychology of Money, you'll learn how to navigate the intersection of ego, personal history, marketing, and odd incentives that can make managing money a challenge. Gain a better understanding of how behavior impacts financial outcomes and how to make informed decisions about investing, business ventures, and other financial matters. Whether you're a seasoned financial professional or just starting out, this book offers valuable insights that can help you make sense of one of life's most important topics.

Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

The Psychology of Money

Explore the remarkable transformation of a depressed young man facing poverty, prejudice and abuse who became a decorated U.S. Armed Forces icon and conqueror of endurance athlete records. Discover the secrets behind his mental toughness, self-discipline and hard work, as he shares his incredible life story and the path to unlocking the full potential within us all. This book will inspire you to push through pain, overcome fears, and surpass your wildest expectations.

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

Can't Hurt Me

Discover the key to transforming millions of relationships worldwide in this #1 New York Times bestseller. Dr. Gary Chapman shares his proven approach to showing and receiving love, offering practical and insightful wisdom to deepen intimacy with your partner. Updated to reflect the complexities of modern relationships, this book includes a personal assessment to help you discover your love language and that of your loved one. Whether your relationship is flourishing or struggling, The 5 Love Languages can help bring you to deeper levels of intimacy starting today.

The Secret to Love that Lasts

The 5 Love Languages

Unlock your inner potential and discover inner peace with The Untethered Soul - a #1 New York Times bestseller. Author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer takes readers on a transformative journey that explores the source of thoughts and emotions, and provides simple yet profound solutions for releasing limiting beliefs. Through meditation and mindfulness, Singer shows how to live in the present moment and release painful memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. This book offers a life-changing perspective for anyone looking to let go of mental and emotional limitations, and is now available in a special hardcover gift edition.

The Journey Beyond Yourself

The Untethered Soul

Discover an original and thought-provoking approach to self-help in "The Antidote." Author Oliver Burkeman explores success through failure and calm through embracing anxiety, challenging the idea that happiness is solely achieved through wealth, romance, or work. Burkeman shares insights from a diverse group of individuals, including Buddhists, psychologists, and Greek philosophers, who argue that our constant pursuit of happiness is what's making us miserable. Embrace uncertainty, failure, and insecurity for a truly fulfilling life with this uplifting guide to happiness.

Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking

The Antidote

This spiritual classic offers a fresh perspective on Zen as it teaches readers to embrace a beginner's mindset. With its simple but profound teachings, readers will be guided through the basics of Zen meditation, posture, and breathing to gain insight into the perception of nonduality. Perfect for anyone seeking a clear understanding of Zen, this book artfully presents the joy of insight from cover to cover, making it a highly recommended first read on the subject.

Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

In Hour of the Witch, a young Puritan woman must plot her escape from a violent marriage in 1662 Boston. Mary Deerfield wants to divorce her abusive husband but in a village where everyone is looking for signs of the devil, it's not that easy. The book is a historical thriller that delves into social brutality and America's original witch hunt.

Hour of the Witch

This spiritual classic offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into ease and joy. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, the author shows that moving towards painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open up our hearts in unexpected ways. A must-read for those seeking personal growth and resilience.

Heart Advice for Difficult Times

When Things Fall Apart

Discover the scientific and contemplative approach to spirituality in this groundbreaking meditation guide. Written by neuroscientist Sam Harris, explore how paying attention to the present moment can shape the quality of your life, and uncover important truths found in historical figures like Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, and more. Harris argues that there's more to understanding reality than science, backed by his expertise in philosophy and skepticism. Part memoir, part exploration of spirituality, Waking Up is a unique and informative read.

A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

Waking Up

Discover the transformative power of vulnerability with this #1 New York Times bestseller by thought leader Brené Brown. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Daring Greatly dispels the myth that vulnerability equals weakness and teaches us that it's actually our most accurate measure of courage. Brown reveals how vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, and creativity, and explains how shutting ourselves off from vulnerability can distance us from the experiences that bring meaning to our lives. With Daring Greatly, step into the arena and let yourself be seen.

How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Daring Greatly

This groundbreaking book explores how trauma can be passed down through generations and offers fresh, powerful tools for healing. Mark Wolynn offers a prescriptive guide to his method, the Core Language Approach, which includes diagnostic self-inventories and techniques for creating a family tree that maps back through generations. Through visualization, active imagination, and direct dialogue, readers can uncover hidden emotional legacies and reclaim their emotional and physical health. It Didn't Start With You is a transformative approach to resolving longstanding difficulties that traditional therapy, drugs, or other interventions have not had the capacity to touch.

How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle

It Didn't Start with You

"Explore the fascinating physical, psychological, and moral effects of inequality in this eye-opening book by a leading scientist. Discover how poverty can affect every aspect of our lives, from our immune systems to our political beliefs. Through psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, uncover how inequality can divide us and why feeling poor is just as important as being poor. With insights into the social maladies associated with poverty, societal distrust, and increased stress levels, The Broken Ladder provides a crucial examination of an urgent global issue."

How Inequality Affects the Way We Think, Live, and Die

The Broken Ladder

This self-help guide takes a realistic and raw approach to improving our lives. Forget positivity, acceptance is key, according to the author, who argues that we should confront painful truths and embrace our limitations. The book encourages readers to focus on what truly matters and find wealth in experiences rather than material possessions. The no-holds-barred writing style, filled with humor and real-life anecdotes, provides a refreshing perspective on how to lead a contented and grounded life.

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Master the Art of Difficult Conversations without Stress with Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone. This book guides you through a proven, step-by-step approach to handling tough conversations with more success and less stress. Based on 15 years of research from the Harvard Negotiation Project, this book is filled with practical advice and everyday examples to help you at work, home, and in the world. Learn how to start a difficult conversation without defensiveness, decipher underlying structures, and regain balance in the face of attacks or accusations. Dive into Difficult Conversations for expert insights on handling tough conversations today.

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