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Apple: The First 50 Years
by David Pogue
This book lavishly illustrates the first 50 years of Apple's history through stunning, full-color photographs. Instant New York Times Bestseller In time for Apple's 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company's entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture and fresh interviews with the legendary figures who shaped Apple into what it is today.
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Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results
by Nir Eyal
An Instant New York Times Bestseller What if the real obstacle isn't your effort, your discipline, or your circumstances, but what you believe is possible? Behind every endeavor are beliefs that shape outcomes. Most people never question those beliefs, even when they hold them back. Beyond Belief by bestselling author Nir Eyal (Indistractable, Hooked) reveals one counterintuitive truth: these beliefs aren't facts. They're tools. Understand how they work, and you can set them aside when they are unhelpful and replace them with better ones to change what's possible for you. Backed by the latest neuroscience and psychology research, Eyal shows you how your hidden assumptions filter what you see, what you attempt, and what you achieve, and gives you a clear, practical method to change them. Learn how to: See what others miss - Beliefs filter your perception. Shift them, and options that were invisible come into view.Stay grounded under pressure - Change how you respond to uncertainty so steadiness becomes your default, not something you force.Break costly patterns - Improve your health, relationships, and career by removing interference - not adding more effort.Expand what you think you're capable of - Your limits aren't fixed. They're learned. And what's learned can be relearned.Once you understand how belief really works, you can stop fighting yourself -- and start building change that lasts.
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Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity
by Cas Holman
A designer, educator, and play expert calls for adults to add more fun, exploration, and imagination to their lives Radiant and essential ... this book brings a sense of transcendence. Reading it was not only inspiring; it was joyful. --Elizabeth Gilbert, NYT bestselling author of Big Magic We're all born playful. But when we grow up, we learn to suppress this critical, hardwired instinct and our lives become ruled by getting things done. As world-famous designer Cas Holman explains, this disconnection from our playful selves is hazardous to everything from our emotional wellbeing to our ability to problem solve and innovate. The emerging science of play shows that it sparks joy, wonder, creativity, and insight at any age. Here, Holman explains the power of free play through open-ended, unstructured activities that we become absorbed in with no obvious goal or purpose. The ways we can play are endless and what recharges us most is unique to each of us: whether it's a piece of art we create, an entertaining conversation with a stranger, or an experiment to shake up a routine task. Weaving in inspiring stories and eye-opening research, Holman shows us that adopting a playful mindset is crucial in helping us: Overcome fear of failure and embrace new ways of thinkingDestress, reset, and connect with each otherGrow our creativity at every stage of our livesFind joy in bleak timesPlayful draws on psychology, history, art, and design thinking to make a powerful case for the vital importance of play for grown-ups in a world obsessed with productivity. Provocative, wise, and full of spirit, it will inspire you to (re) learn how to play.
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The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love
by Lmft Lmhc Fehr, Colette Jane
An empowering, healing guide that reveals the true cost of avoidant behavior in a relationship--disconnection, disengagement, and divorce--and shows how we can instead learn to speak up and start connecting with the ones we love most. I wish I had spoken up sooner. People think relationships fail because of deal breakers like infidelity, finances, or parenting problems. But the real culprit is often much less dramatic: emotional disconnection after years of staying silent and avoiding conflict. We're afraid to say what we need because we worry about what will come next. Avoidant behavior--the need to keep the peace rather than dealing with conflict head on--isn't our fault. Our ingrained attachment wiring urges us to sidestep day-to-day disputes and brush lingering problems under the rug. But silence is a losing proposition in the long term, leading us to self-abandon and essentially quiet quit our relationships. We can make another choice. In The Cost of Quiet, licensed marriage and family therapist Colette Jane Fehr shines a light on the epidemic of avoidant behavior and how to overcome it. Drawing from the latest attachment science and evidence-based therapies she's used to repair the bond between hundreds of couples, Fehr gives us the tools to approach those we love with openness, honesty, and vulnerability. The ultimate goal: a securely attached relationship that engages with conflict productively, and the confidence that comes from speaking up and being heard--because a good relationship is worth fighting for.
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The Stoic Habit: How to Own Your Choices---Even When It's Difficult
by Bob Robinson
The Stoic Habit reveals how one fundamental practice---the conscious choice to pursue the good in our responses to life---can transform any challenge into an opportunity. Drawing from ancient wisdom---Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus---this guide provides a framework for building the mental strength and character needed to handle anything life presents.
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My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging
by Rachel Naomi Remen
In My Grandfather's Blessings, Rachel Naomi Remen, a cancer physician and master storyteller, uses her luminous stories to remind us of the power of our kindness and the joy of being alive.Dr. Remen's grandfather, an orthodox rabbi and scholar of the Kabbalah, saw life as a web of connection and knew that everyone belonged to him, and that he belonged to everyone. He taught her that blessing one another is what fills our emptiness, heals our loneliness, and connects us more deeply to life.Life has given us many more blessings than we have allowed ourselves to receive. My Grandfather's Blessings is about how we can recognize and receive our blessings and bless the life in others. Serving others heals us. Through our service we will discover our own wholenessand the way to restore hidden wholeness in the world.
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Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy
by Mark Batterson
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - ECPA BESTSELLER - Legacies aren't built overnight. The New York Times bestselling author of Win the Day reveals a life-changing truth about achievement: God is building you up steadily so you're ready for the next level. In this illuminating book, Mark Batterson reveals that every area of life--from personal growth to professional development to spiritual transformation--follows the same pattern: gradually then suddenly. What we perceive as overnight success is the result of little decisions compounding over time. Drawing from compelling biblical examples, fascinating historical stories, and hard-won leadership insights, Batterson demonstrates that God uses long obedience in the same direction to prepare us for those moments of major progress. Gradually Then Suddenly will help you- cultivate cathedral thinking--adopt a long-term perspective that changes your daily decisions and life trajectory- leverage the compound effect--discover how courageous decisions and consistent routines domino into life-changing results- harness the power of persistence--commit yourself to the long game, and the impossible becomes possible- curate core convictions--discover how to defy peer pressure, popular opinion, and political correctness by defining your deepest convictions For anyone feeling stuck in the gradually phase, this book is a beacon of hope. If you do the right things day in and day out, God is going to show up and show off His faithfulness--not just for you but for generations to come.
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Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life
by Paul Leonardi
This book examines the effects of digital technology on attention, productivity, and emotional well-being, offering practical strategies for healthier technology use. Drawing on research in communication and organizational behavior, Paul Leonardi presents methods to reduce digital fatigue while remaining engaged in professional and personal life. The author discusses habits, tools, and decision-making practices that promote balance and more intentional interaction with devices.--
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The Bookie: How I Bet It All on Sports Gambling and Watched an Industry Explode
by Art Manteris
A Legend in Bookmaking Tells the Story of an Industry and His CareerMore than fifty-million people in the U.S. now bet on sports, and the many apps now available have put the excitement of this world at fans' fingertips. But before FanDuel and Draft King, Las Vegas was where fortunes were won and lost. For more than forty years, Art Manteris was at the center of the action. Sports betting is in Art Manteris's blood. From his childhood in Pittsburgh, spent taking bets and collecting debts, first for his uncle Jack and then for his older brother, to his quick rise through the ranks at the biggest and most famous casinos in Las Vegas. Manteris spent his illustrious forty-year career running the largest Las Vegas sportsbooks in the Stardust, Caesars, and the Hilton. He took bets from crazed gangsters, icons of industry, Hollywood celebrities, and sports legends, as well as some of the most duplicitous and criminal figures in sports gaming history.
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The Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change
by Rebecca Solnit
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 Rebecca Solnit offers a thrilling account of the sheer breadth and scale of social, political, scientific, and cultural change over the past three quarters of a century. In this sequel to her enduring bestseller Hope in the Dark, Solnit surveys a world that has changed dramatically since the year 1960. Despite the forces seeking to turn back the clock on history, change is not a possibility; it is an inevitability. The changes amount to nothing less than dismantling an old civilization and building a new one, whose newness is often the return of the old ways and wisdoms. In this rising worldview, interconnection is a core idea and value. But because the transformation is obscured within a longer arc of history, its scale is seldom recognized. While the white nationalist and authoritarian backlash drives individualism and isolation, this new world embraces antiracism, feminism, a more expansive understanding of gender, environmental thinking, scientific breakthroughs, and Indigenous and non-Western ideas, pointing toward a more interconnected, relational world.
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The Information State: Politics in the Age of Total Control
by Jacob Siegel
We're often told that disinformation is everywhere and that it's endangering our democracy. But what if the war on disinformation itself is really just a weapon to squash any and all legitimate dissent? The Information State is an incisive examination of how we reached the point where anything that contradicts the dominant narrative can be labeled dangerous disinformation. Tablet contributor Jacob Siegel charts how the technological infrastructure built to make society safer and more rational has steadily replaced democratic freedoms with systems of digital control.
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Storm: Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather
by Hank Schyma
Over three decades of storm chasing, Hank Schyma has witnessed some of planet Earth's most incredible weather shows. STORM brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories from the road and clear, engaging explanations of the science behind the storms.--Provided by publisher.
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A Little History of the Earth
by Jamie Woodward
A lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughs Where has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we come to understand its past and present environments, and what does its future look like? Thanks to scientists who study its rocks, fossils, and landscapes, we know that Earth history spans over four and a half billion years. But there is still much more to discover. This Little History recounts our planet's fascinating past and the science which has shaped how we think about it. Taking us from the formation of the Solar System, the evolution of our atmosphere and oceans, and the first signs of life, through to dinosaurs, mammals, and the eventual arrival of humans, Woodward shows us the full span of Earth history, from deep time to the Anthropocene. Along the way, we learn about the major breakthroughs of the pioneering scientists who have unearthed our planet's secrets. From fossils of ancient creatures to the very air we breathe, this is the essential guide to our world.
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Insect Anatomy: The Curious World of Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, and Bugs
by Julia Rothman
Millions of species of insects fly, crawl, dig, swarm, and eat on every continent. Our very existence depends on them; without pollinators, we would have no food, and without decomposers, the world would be covered in decaying plant and animal material. With her signature style, Julia Rothman delves into this incredible world, uncovering amazing facts about bees, beetles, butterflies, and so much more.
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The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without Design
by Richard Dawkins
The Blind Watchmaker is the seminal text for understanding evolution today. In the eighteenth century, theologian William Paley developed a famous metaphor for creationism: that of the skilled watchmaker. In The Blind Watchmaker, Richard Dawkins crafts an elegant riposte to show that the complex process of Darwinian natural selection is unconscious and automatic. If natural selection can be said to play the role of a watchmaker in nature, it is a blind one--working without foresight or purpose.In an eloquent, uniquely persuasive account of the theory of natural selection, Dawkins illustrates how simple organisms slowly change over time to create a world of enormous complexity, diversity, and beauty.
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Fungi for Dummies
by Rene Fester Kratz
Discover the fundamentals of fungi with this engaging and easy-to-follow book Fungi For Dummies gives you an in-depth view of the wide world of mycology. With this science-focused yet clear and readable book, you'll dig deep into the science of the fascinating organisms that help this planet thrive. Learn about fungi classifications and structures, their uses in and beyond medicine, their importance to environmental sustainability, and how they have shaped human cultures around the world. Go beyond the typical mushroom field guide and get a thorough introduction to the study of mycology that tracks a typical undergraduate course in the field. Grasp the basics of mycology, including how fungi grow and how they differ from plants Discover the role fungi play in ecosystems around the world Learn to classify the different biological structures that appear in fungi Know the various fungal groups and their roles in nature and in human endeavors Perfect for those who want or need to get a grasp on mycology, Fungi For Dummies is an approachable introduction to this essential organism group.
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How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries
by David George Haskell
An exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don't get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this exquisite exploration of the role flowers played in creating the world we know today, David George Haskell observes, smells, and studies flowers such as magnolias, orchids, and roses, as well as fascinating but less celebrated flowers such as seagrasses and tea to show us what we've been missing. Flowers are beautiful revolutionaries.
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Detours: Hope & Growth After Life's Hardest Turns
by Elizabeth Smart
As Seen on The Today Show In this powerful memoir of survival and healing, Elizabeth Smart empowers readers to navigate life's detours, embrace resilience, and find healing and purpose after adversity. In Detours, Elizabeth Smart explores how trauma can derail one's path in life and shares her struggles with captivity, reintegration, and resilience. Using the metaphor of life as a road, Smart introduces four key Rest Stops for navigating life's detours--grieving lost paths, embracing change, seeking connections, and redefining destinations. Through themes of hope, community, and self-discovery, she inspires readers to find strength in their own journeys toward healing.
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Planning Miracles: How to Prevent Future Pandemics
by Jon Cohen
A groundbreaking book about the past, present, and future of pandemics, and a behind-the-scenes portrait of the intrepid and innovative community of scientists working tirelessly to stop the next one before it starts In 1955, the vaccine that eliminated polio was celebrated as a planned miracle. Today, despite the astonishing global effort that came together to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 at unprecedented speed, we struggle against the rise of science denial and misinformation.
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Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, the Untold Story
by Jeffrey Kluger
After we first launched Americans into space but before we touched down on the moon's surface, there was the Gemini program. It was no easy jump from manned missions in low-Earth orbit to a successful moon landing, and the ten-flight, twenty-month celestial story of the Gemini program is an extraordinary one. There was unavoidable darkness in the program --the deaths and near-deaths that defined it, and the blood feud with the Soviet Union that animated it.
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You, Your Husband, and His Mother: Create a Healthy Relationship with Your Mother-In-Law--And Your Spouse--In Five Simple Steps
by Tracy Dalgleish
Break unhealthy patterns, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts with your mother-in-law, for a stronger marriage and a happier life Dr. Tracy shows you how to set boundaries without starting a war--and how to stay kind without getting steamrolled.--Jefferson Fisher You don't just marry your spouse, you marry their family--and dealing with your in-laws isn't always easy. Women in particular often find themselves trapped in a toxic cycle with their mothers-in-law, doomed to feel like either a victim or a villain no matter what they do.
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Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health
by Nicky Jenkins
Anatomy of Yoga for Posture and Health offers an in-depth look inside the body during yoga practice, helping you understand how each pose impacts muscles, joints, and the spine. With detailed anatomical illustrations and expert guidance, this book focuses on techniques to improve posture, strengthen the spine, and promote overall health through yoga.
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Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body's Rapid Recovery Reflex
by Victoria Maizes
Discover how to harness your body's innate healing mechanisms to recover faster and more completely from virtually any condition, from common colds to chronic disease, by the author of Be Fruitful and cohost of the Body of Wonder podcast, and in collaboration with the AARP. What if your body already has all the healing tools it needs--and you just need to learn how to activate them?
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The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset: A Complete Guide to Healing Your Immune System
by Josh Redd
TOP 10 USA TODAY BESTSELLER A practical, science-based road map to identify and eliminate hidden inflammation--the root cause of chronic health issues--through diet, lifestyle changes, and environmental modifications that will help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and vitality in just thirty days. From diabetes to cardiovascular issues, infertility to Alzheimer's disease, chronic inflammation is an undiagnosed epidemic behind countless conditions. In his eight clinics, Dr. Josh Redd has spent years searching for the best protocols to reduce inflammation and now, the culmination of his research is The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset.
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Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn't Easy
by Daniel Okrent
A revelatory look at the complex inner world of one of the twentieth century's most beloved theatrical composers An illuminating consideration of Sondheim's long career. Without grandstanding in a game of biographical gotcha, Okrent takes up key themes of Sondheim's life and links them persuasively to songs in his shows.
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Printing from the Garden: Create Stunning, One-Of-A-Kind Prints with Flowers and Leaves
by Alison Kelly
Create gorgeous floral prints on fabric and paper using the natural pigments of common garden plants, flowers, and leaves with this stunning guide to the art of botanical contact printing. A first-of-its-kind visual guide and instructional handbook, Printing from the Garden showcases the stunning results one can achieve by using 30 common leaves and flowers to print on cloth and paper, capturing their unique forms and colors. No experience required: teacher and textile artist Alison Kelly provides step-by-step, photographed instructions for bundle dyeing, mirror printing, and printing on clothing. She offers many examples to illustrate the beautiful results that are possible. Anyone can create vibrant botanical artworks using nature's design wonders: Eucalyptus Rose of Sharon Daylily Coreopsis Queen Anne's lace And many more
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Craftland: In Search of Lost Arts and Disappearing Trades
by James Fox
An impassioned and inspiring account of the extraordinary men and women still doing traditional artisanal work (The Sunday Times) in the face of massive technological industrialization--by renowned Cambridge art historian Dr. James Fox. Beautifully written and (charmingly illustrated) . . . His chronicle of the decline of the traditional trades is staggering.--The Wall Street Journal
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Knitting the U.S.A.: Fifty Easy-To-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by Each State in America
by Nancy Bates
From the lighthouses of Maine to the pine forests of Washington and the wheat fields of Kansas - knit unique beanies inspired by the beauty of the natural treasures, state symbols, and distinctive landmarks of each state in the union. Whether it's a corn field in Iowa, the manatees of Florida, or the buckeye that shows up on absolutely everything in Ohio, each of the fifty states has manmade and natural landmarks, symbols, and traditions that make it unique. Now you can capture the history and wonders of America with original beanie patterns created by celebrated knitting designer Nancy Bates.
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The Forever Home: Classic, Clever Design to Help You Put Down Roots
by Mikel Welch
A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - This stunning, easy-to-follow design book shows homeowners and renters how to maximize their budget and create a space that is functional, timeless, and uniquely their own--from the co-host of Netflix's Hack My Home and in-house design expert on The Drew Barrymore Show. We often hear the term forever home and think of an imaginary place we want to live in for the rest of our lives, where we've splurged on fantastical details to pass down through generations. However, a forever home can be any space, whether a house or an apartment, where you put down roots, make lasting memories, and feel completely at ease. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by what color to paint your walls or which wall coverings to buy, Mikel Welch takes the stress out of decorating, walking you through approachable design principles to help you create a home you can love for as long as you want. At every step, realistic budgeting is front of mind as Mikel shows when it makes sense to splurge and how else you can save through the art of illusion (AKA making things look expensive without spending a lot of money ). With forewords by Drew Barrymore and Shea McGee of Studio McGee--as well as photographs of stunning spaces and graphics to illustrate design concepts--The Forever Home walks you through how to make informed decisions on decorating details. You'll learn Mikel's point of view on determining the proper rug size for a room, developing a cohesive color palette, shopping for pieces that will last a lifetime, and more. Whether you're a first-time homeowner, a short stay dweller, or have already found your forever home, this book is your one-stop resource for classic, timeless design.
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Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle
by Natan Last
From Wordle to Spelling Bee, we live in a time of word game mania. Crosswords, in particular, gained renewed popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown, when games became another kind of refuge. Today, 36 million Americans solve crosswords once a week or more, and nearly 23 million solve them daily. Yet, as longtime New Yorker crossword contributor Natan Last will tell you, the seemingly apolitical puzzle has never been more controversial. In recent years, popular puzzle makers like The New York Times ... have been challenged for the way they prioritize certain cultures and perspectives as either the norm (read: white and male) or obscure (everyone else). At the same time, the crossword has never been more democratic. A larger, younger, more tech-savvy, and solidaristic group of people have fallen in love with puzzle solving, ushering in a more inclusive rise to the kinds of people constructing them, challenging the very idea of them and, in fact, what 'normal' actually is.
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The Roominghouse Madrigals: Early Selected Poems 1946-1966
by Charles Bukowski
The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles.--Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling authorHe brought everybody down to earth, even the angels.--Leonard Cohen, songwriterThe Roominghouse Madrigals is a selection of poetry from Charles Bukowski's early work. It shows a slightly softer side to the beloved barfly.
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Light and Thread
by Han Kang
From Nobel Prize winner Han Kang comes her first work of nonfiction published in English--a singular collection of writings including her inspiring Nobel Lecture. A LITERARY HUB AND ELECTRIC LIT MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR In this light-filled and multi-faceted book, Han Kang draws together the threads of her work and life, tracing the connections between her interior and exterior worlds through a sequence of essays, poems, photographs, and diaries, brilliantly translated by Maya West and e. yaewon & Paige Aniyah Morris. A book of reflections, of words and light, it has at its heart the tiny, north-facing courtyard garden at her home, cultivated solely through the reflected sunlight of the mirrors which she must move throughout the day, as the earth turns on its axis. In a poem written at eight years old, Han Kang imagined a gold thread of connection--an idea which she explores here with luminous attention, beginning with her Nobel Lecture. She writes of the wonder of following the thread we call language into the depths of other hearts, and her profound sense of an electric current which joins writer and reader. Both intimate and illuminating, Light and Thread is a book for all readers of Han Kang's unique body of work.
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The Distance of a Shout: Selected Poems
by Michael Ondaatje
The poetry of Michael Ondaatje begins in memory: distant landscapes, myths from childhood, fleeting interactions with loved ones, and characters from history itself. In poems that are spare as often as they are fable-like-as tender as they are heart-wrenching-the poet navigates the past, looks toward the future, and unearths inevitable truths about the world. Assembling Michael Ondaatje's finest poems in one brilliant volume, Selected Poems chronicles the poet's journey-moving book to book, moment to moment, border to border-and leads the reader through the threshold of discovery itself. The Distance of a Shout is a profound and gorgeous collection by an indispensable poet of our time, and proof of why miraculous poetry endures--
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Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports
by Rick Steves
Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life onboard, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample local cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Tuscany, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome and the Port of Civitavecchia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Taormina, Venice, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Athens and the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Ephesus and The Port of Kuadas, and Istanbul Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports.
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Spirit Daughter: Own Your Power, Change Your Life
by Jill Wintersteen
From the founder of the online community Spirit Daughter, a chronicle of her journey from academic researcher to spiritual teacher, offering readers a road map through the territory of transformation that begins when life falls apart. Jill Wintersteen's life--and all its highs, lows, miracles, and mayhems--awakened an inner truth: She has the power to create any life she desires. Here, in her first-ever book, Wintersteen shows readers how they can harness this power, too, as she shares her personal story of leaving a promising career in neuroscience to follow her intuition and create a thriving online community with millions of spiritual seekers around the globe. Filled with practical tools and insights to navigate life's challenges and emphasizing the importance of intuition and self-awareness, Spirit Daughter is an invitation to rediscover your power. Through her own experiences of overcoming anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, Wintersteen reveals how to create calmness within, no matter what is happening externally, and unlock your highest potential. This book offers a refreshing and transformative path rooted in mindfulness, cosmic energy, and the art of manifestation for anyone ready to take true ownership of their life. With Wintersteen's relatable wisdom and heartfelt narrative, which has drawn com parisons to influential spiritual leaders like Gabby Bernstein and Chani Nicholas, Spirit Daughter is destined to become a classic practical guide for anyone ready to remember who they are and transform their life.
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Cosmic Music: The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane
by Andy Beta
The first full-length biography of Alice Coltrane, the jazz musician and spiritual leader whose forward-thinking music was overshadowed by her more famous husband, even as she brilliantly laid the groundwork for the new age, ambient, and electronic music that would follow. Alice Coltrane (1937-2007) was one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. For most of her life--and even in the decades since her passing--she was primarily known as the widow of the late John Coltrane. John Coltrane is widely seen as being one of the greatest tenor saxophonists and composers of the 20th century, with a fervor and devotion approaching sainthood. Yet ever so slowly, that level of love and appreciation is also being bestowed upon pianist, organist, harpist, and composer Alice Coltrane. Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane is the first full biography of this remarkable, groundbreaking artist, and is an elegant, deeply researched corrective to the historical--and critical--record. It elevates Alice Coltrane to her proper place, both alongside her husband as one of the greatest musical visionaries of the 20th century, and also as a singular artist in Western music, one who became a spiritual leader in her lifetime. In the years since her passing, she has become a great influence on a new generation of musicians, especially women, people of color, and artists who seek to combine jazz with other musical forms, be it modern classical, electronic, Indian music, and more. Cosmic Music also unearths previously unknown connections between Alice Coltrane and other generational icons, from Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Nina Simone to Mother Teresa and Doja Cat. In Alice Coltrane's music, one can perceive the transformation of Black American music in microcosm, the gospel roots giving rise to jazz and bebop, then intermingling with soul and R&B, and then onto rock, modern classical, psychedelia, and new age. Cosmic Music, based on extensive research and scores of new interviews by music journalist Andy Beta, is the definitive account of a visionary whose influence is only just beginning to be appreciated in full.
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You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk about It
by Lisa Rinna
***The INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ***From the New York Times bestselling author and breakout star of The Traitors comes the first memoir from beloved actress, Housewife, and pop culture icon, Lisa Rinna. From her career, to her personal life, she's spilling ALL the tea If she's experienced it... you better believe she's gonna talk about it This mouth has gotten me in so much trouble. --Lisa RinnaFor decades, Lisa Rinna has been captivating audiences--whether as a soap opera icon, reality TV powerhouse, fearless social media provocateur or slaying in haute couture down the catwalks of Paris. But even though she's always said it like she means it, there's still so much more to the woman whose lips launched a thousand memes.In You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It, Lisa peels back the curtain on her rollercoaster career and her unapologetic approach to life, dishing on the highs, the lows, and the did-she-really-just-say-that? moments that made her a household name. Yes, she's spilling all the tea from the soundstages of Days of Our Lives to the drama of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but she's also opening up about what it means to grow older in an industry obsessed with youth, the lessons she's learned about reinvention, parenting a daughter with a chronic illness, keeping her well-documented marriage alive and healthy, and being forced to grieve in public after the loss of her mother and beloved Beverly Hills fan favorite, Lois.Bold, brash, refreshingly honest, and told with her signature wit and candor, You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It is the story of a woman who understands that you go the furthest by playing by your own rules. It's the story of a woman who realizes aging is just a chance at a new chapter. It's the story of a Hollywood icon who refuses to let the world script her story for her. And she's owning every bit of it, baby.
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Why I Am Not an Atheist: The Confessions of a Skeptical Believer
by Christopher Beha
Twenty-five years ago, celebrated author (and cradle Catholic) Christopher Beha gave up on God. Helped along by a reading of Bertrand Russell's classic text Why I Am Not a Christian, he became a committed atheist, certain that his days of belief were behind him. A youthful brush with mortality soon set Beha on a decades-long quest for meaning in a Godless world-- Provided by publisher.
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