In The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis again employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory. The writer finds himself in Hell boarding a bus bound for Heaven. The amazing opportunity is that anyone who wants to stay in Heaven, can. This is a starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment. Lewis’s revolutionary idea is the discovery that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis’s The Great Divorce will change the way we think about good and evil.
Therapist KC Davis offers a compassionate, practical approach to household chores for people struggling with depression, ADHD, chronic illness, burnout or overwhelm. She reframes cleaning as care tasks that serve the person rather than moral obligations, and shares simple systems for getting functional again.
Written as a dialogue between a skeptical young man and a philosopher, this Japanese bestseller introduces the ideas of psychologist Alfred Adler. Across five nights of conversation, it argues that people are not determined by past trauma, that all problems are interpersonal, and that freedom requires accepting that some people will dislike you.
What does it really mean to live a good life? In *The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse*, Charlie Mackesy brings together four unlikely friends whose conversations explore kindness, courage, love, friendship, and finding hope during uncertain times. Told through gentle handwritten words and expressive illustrations, the book offers simple yet profound reflections on the challenges we all face and the comfort we can find in one another. Warm, thoughtful, and beautifully illustrated, it is a tender reminder that sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can mean the most.
How did one of the world’s wealthiest families build its fortune—and what was the cost? *Empire of Pain* traces three generations of the Sackler family, from their early success in medicine and philanthropy to the rise of OxyContin and the devastating opioid crisis. Patrick Radden Keefe examines how the family and its company promoted the drug, influenced medical and regulatory institutions, and responded to growing scrutiny and legal challenges. Blending investigative reporting with a sweeping family history, the book explores wealth, power, reputation, and the consequences of pursuing profit at almost any cost.
What does it take to lead a team through the most difficult challenges? In *Extreme Ownership*, former Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin draw on their experiences in the Iraq War to explore the leadership principles that helped their unit operate in one of the conflict’s most dangerous environments. Through firsthand stories and practical lessons, they examine ideas such as taking full responsibility, decentralized command, Cover and Move, and Leading Up the Chain. The book translates these principles from combat into practical guidance for leading teams, organizations, and everyday relationships.
What does it take to survive when everything seems determined to break you? In Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand tells the extraordinary true story of Louis Zamperini, a rebellious boy who became an Olympic runner, then an airman during World War II. After his bomber crashes into the Pacific, Zamperini faces starvation, sharks, enemy attacks, and brutal captivity, drawing on ingenuity, courage, and an unbreakable will to survive. But returning home brings another struggle as he confronts trauma and the lasting effects of war. A powerful story of endurance, resilience, and redemption.
What should you eat, avoid, expect, or worry about during pregnancy? This practical guide answers the everyday questions that come with pregnancy, from morning sickness, exercise, food safety, and changing skin to work, travel, sex, and preparing for labor. It also covers prenatal screenings, medication safety, birthing options, pregnancy symptoms, and what to expect when carrying multiples. With straightforward information, practical tips, and plenty of reassurance, this book helps make sense of the physical and lifestyle changes that come with pregnancy—for both expecting mothers and fathers.
What really separates extraordinary achievers from everyone else? In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell looks beyond talent and individual ability to explore the hidden forces that shape success. Through stories of exceptional people, he examines how culture, family, generation, opportunity, and seemingly ordinary experiences can influence who rises to the top. From elite athletes and technology entrepreneurs to musicians and academic achievers, Gladwell challenges the idea that success is simply the result of hard work and talent, offering a broader and more surprising way to understand what makes high achievers different.
In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporterCharles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
A lively history of the nineteenth-century American West from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author: "Glorious . . . Do not miss a page." — Rocky Mountain News Frontier life, Dee Brown writes, "was hard, unpleasant most of the time,"…
FALL EVEN DEEPER IN LOVE WITH KYUU-CHAN IN THIS ADORABLE SECOND VOLUME! Everyone’s favorite wonder cat is back, and getting into all sorts of scraps! Whether napping in hats, beating the heat, or chasing ghosts around Hinata’s apartment, Kyuu-chan does…
