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From Pulitzer Prize–winning author and esteemed presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, an invaluable guide to the development and exercise of leadership from Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. The inspiration for the multipart HISTORY...

From assaults on merit-based hiring to the policing of language and replacing well-established, disciplinary scholarship by ideological mantras, current science and scholarship is under threat throughout western institutions. Many who have spoken up against this threat have lost their positions, and a climate of fear has arisen that strikes at the heart of modern education and research.

“A groundbreaking look at what happens when we become aware of our own innate healing powers and use them to change our health—for the better” (Maria Menounos) that is perfect for fans of Deepak Chopra and Anita Moorjani. Often when we receive a diagnosis from a medical professional, we...

A ship. A garden. A library. A key. In Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each listener. Kaleidoscope is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times.

Obedience, Suffering, & Reward is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “God, why is this so hard?” Neil Broere doesn’t sugarcoat the reality of following Jesus; obedience often feels like it leads straight into the fire. But this book is here to remind you that the fire isn’t the end of the story. Through powerful stories from Scripture and raw reflections from his own life, Neil shows how God uses our suffering to shape us, mature us, and prepare us for something far greater than we can imagine. This isn’t a “feel-good” book.

A compact text providing a step-by-step formula to become a self-made millionaire, based on the success secrets used by other millionaires. Includes 21 strategies and ideas for moving ahead in finance and in life, showing how to get organized and make plans for becoming wealthy.

This book is a very intimate look at the journey of a medical doctor who made the transition from a traditional medical practitioner to a facilitator of Ayahuasca ceremonies in the Peruvian Mestizo tradition. It describes how he became interested and initiated into this work and the many challenging experiences he had along the way both before and after beginning to lead ceremonies. He goes into the actual elements of the ceremony and includes many stories written by participants themselves.

Written and read by renowned fourth-generation matchmaker Maria Avgitidis, comes a fresh, modern dating audiobook that helps anyone navigating the world of dating and relationships attract and grow the partnership of their dreams. In today's world, dating can feel like a never-ending cycle of...

Broken to Unbreakable: The Comeback I Never Saw Coming is a true story of resilience, reinvention, and what happens when the dream you buried refuses to die. At sixteen, Lori Vollkommer’s life changed in a single moment. A catastrophic fall from the uneven bars fractured her spine—ending her...

Will Elliott is out of a job. The lighthouse he's been manning on Prince Albert Rock, off the wild Cornish coast, is about to become automated. So Will decides to fulfil his lifelong ambition - to sail round the coastline of Britain. Determined to continue his solitary existence, Will begins his...

An award-wining and "outrageously entertaining" true crime story (San Francisco Chronicle) about the professional hockey player-turned-bank robber whose bizarre and audacious crime spree galvanized Hungary in the decade after the fall of the Iron Curtain. During the 1990s, while playing for the...

For 17 years of his life, the exact whereabouts of the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri are unknown to modern scholars. It is known that during this time he traveled as an exile across Europe, working on his epic poem, The Divine Comedy. In his masterpiece he describes a journey through the three realms of the afterlife. During his lost wanderings, Dante stumbled upon an infestation of the living dead. The unspeakable acts he witnessed became the basis of all the horrors described in Inferno.

Anonymous is back with the intoxicating, darkly dangerous, and wildly addictive sequel to his New York Times bestselling debut novel Diary of an Oxygen Thief. Picking up the story where it left off, the controversial protagonist of cult classic Diary of an Oxygen Thief retools his advertising...

Celebrate Halloween with four enduring masterpieces of classic supernatural fiction, brought together in one atmospheric audiobook collection. Journey down lonely roads where a mysterious coach carries passengers through the night, spend an uneasy evening aboard a ship with a cabin no one can...

Age 17+. Recent studies have shown that there are many of you in this day and age who are friendless or close to it. There are many reasons why we lose friends in life. But don't lament, you can still live a fun and fulfilling life while being a loner! In this book, the author will discuss friendship and how we lose it. He will discuss the observations he's made over the years regarding friendship in general and when you should cut people off to improve the quality of your life. He will then discuss on how to cope with having a lack of close friends and being single.

Gear up for a frightful jaunt into the darkest reaches of the ancient Appalachians. Folk deep within Appalachian hollers lean close to share stories of the inexplicable with hushed awe. Monsters rumbling in the hills. Strange lights darting through the pitch-black night sky. Horrible occurrences, almost ineffable in their bizarre tragedy. "Tall tales," you might say. But tell that to the Flatwoods monster in Braxton County, West Virginia.

In this third volume of her Wise Inner Counselor series, award-winning author, mystical poet, and inspirational teacher Cheryl Lafferty Eckl shares her unique, inside-out approach to becoming who you really are. She reveals insights into a positive psychology that honors your humanity through a dynamic partnership with your True Self-your Wise Inner Counselor. 

For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of African-American history, it is not the beginning. In fact, there is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves to be told and to be marveled at—which is exactly what Maisha Oso does in Before the Ships. With sparse yet moving text, Maisha takes us back in time to before the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade.

That's What She Said: From the Stage to the Page, Vol. 1 features stories by 16 women, developed originally for a live storytelling performance. These women were invited back to share their stories in our first ever published collection by the She Said Press. Each story is read by the author, allowing the listener to experience their unique voice and their powerful, yet relatable journey. These are real women sharing their extraordinatory stories.

A daily devotional to help fix your crown or adjust it slightly because you are favored. This book applies Bible scripture to today’s issues facing women. An honest approach to dating, single parenting, forgiveness, healing, self-worth, and other topics. A discussion led by scripture verses, applicable devotional lessons and stories, personal reflection, and a space for individually crafted prayers.