An attorney, art historian, and former Head of Education of NYC’s Frick Collection takes readers on a journey to re-wire the problem-solving skills that have been short-circuited by a complicated, technology-reliant world. The book follows the artistic process, from approach and execution to distribution and reception with sections called Prep, Draft, and Display that include both straightforward steps like “Change Your Shoes” and… More »
How to Embrace the Unexpected and Find Meaning in the Madness
Leah McSweeney
The Real Housewives of New York City star, fashion-industry pioneer, entrepreneur, and mom Leah McSweeney breaks through the chaos of battling addiction, igniting the streetwear world, and disrupting reality television—all while being unapologetically, unrelentingly herself. More »
Essays, Recipes, and Advice for the Lone Star Way of Life
Editors of Texas Monthly
From the editors of Texas Monthly—the only award-winning magazine with a dedicated taco editor—comes a book that covers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about being Texan More »
From PBS host, award-winning journalist, and author of We Need to Talk, Celeste Headlee, comes a practical, urgently-needed guide to having productive conversations about race More »
How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World
Traci Baxley
A practical guide to raising anti-racist and socially conscious children, from a cultural coach and educator with more than 30 years of experience More »
Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer
Rodney Habib and Karen Shaw Becker
The founder of the massively popular Planet Paws and the most followed veterinarian in the world write an investigative journey into the art and science of delaying aging in our canine companions. The book creates the foundation for a long, happy, healthy life for our beloved pets dogs. Habib and Becker’s mission is to empower dog owners to change the way they care for their pets in order to improve the wellness of their animals… More »
From a law professor and leading authority on sexual violence comes a paradigm-shifting exploration of the reasons our nation is socially and legally primed to mistrust accusers. Through interviews with high-profile experts in psychology, trauma, and the law and with journalists and the plaintiffs of high-profile cases, Tuerkheimer exposes the reciprocal relationship between culture and law, forces that powerfully shape our… More »
From renowned yoga and meditation teacher and author of Do Your Om Thing Rebecca Pacheco comes a fresh, accessible, and personal exploration of mindfulness, deconstructing common misunderstandings and offering readers inspiration and practical tools for cultivating a real-world mindfulness practice. More »
Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think
Andy Norman
Philosopher Andy Norman dives into the world of mind-parasites, ideas that cause destructive thinking and extremism, and describes how to inoculate your mind to keep it safe from bad ideas. More »
How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World
Scott Keyes
The founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights Scott Keyes shares not only the tips and tricks that have saved his over two million newsletter subscribers a collective $500 million on airfare since 2015, but also presents a bold new strategy for how to travel the world. More »
A neuroanthropologist maps out a revolutionary new practice—Hedonic Engineering—that combines the best of neuroscience and optimal psychology. It’s an intensive program of breathing, movement, and sexuality that mends trauma, heightens inspiration and tightens connections—helping us wake up, grow up, and show up for a world that needs us all. More »
Bestselling author and performance expert Steven Kotler breaks down the processes by which elite performers accomplish seemingly impossible goals and teaches us how we, too, can do what we thought was out of our reach, turning the art of impossible into possibility for all who want to up their game. More »
The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance, and Life's “What-ifs”
Chanel Reynolds
A practical look at putting your life together written by the founder of popular website GYST.com and informed by the author's personal experience after her husband's unexpected death in a biking accident. Part memoir, part hard-working how-to manual, Reynolds inspires readers to get their affairs in order before the unthinkable happens. More »
The Herstory of the Universe According to God the Mother
Marisa Acocella
New Yorker cartoonist Marisa Acocella tells an alternate her-story of the world in a new brilliant graphic book. Narrated by God the Mother and featuring all of the bad-ass women who have been relegated to footnotes, or worse, vilified for daring to speak their minds, The Big She-Bang goes head to head with the big "book written by men about a bunch of men" to tell it like it is. More »
The bestselling author of Broken Open and Marrow delivers a feminist classic in the making that reveals how humanity has outgrown its origin tales, hero myths, and other stories, and empowers women to trust their instincts, find their voice, and tell new guiding stories for all people. More »
A humorous, pointed feminist manifesto about swearing off self-improvement and learning how to own and appreciate our flaws from the prolific and talented bestselling author of The Gospel According to Coco Chanel and In Praise of Difficult Women.More »
In this groundbreaking book, Ross Ellenhorn identifies the ten reasons not to change and how to overcome them, based on the latest social psychological research and decades of experience as a psychotherapist, leader in the mental health field, and founder/director of a renowned mental health and addictions program. More »
Survival Tricks for Hacking, Hurricanes, and Hazards Life Might Throw at You
Judith Matloff
A seasoned war correspondent, Columbia University professor, and safety consultant provides practical, proven strategies for women that gives them the power and resources to take on almost any crisis, disaster, or challenge—from hurricanes to harassment and beyond. Everyone from Louis Pasteur to the Girl Scouts has championed the motto “Be Prepared”—but what does that mean in today’s constantly changing world? In this age of… More »
Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity, and Embrace the Daily Grind
Leah Weiss
Based on Dr. Leah Weiss' perennially waitlisted class at the Stanford School of Business, a practical guide to bringing our whole selves to our professional work. More »
A renowned book editor of practical and spiritual bestsellers shows how "The Wizard of Oz" contains the keys to wisdom and happiness, to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the MGM film classic. More »
The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy
William von Hippel
A wide-ranging exploration of how our species' evolution has shaped our behavior, prioritized social skills over physical dominance, and affected nearly every facet of modern life, in work, play, aging, our quest for the good life. More »
Based on the author's TED talk with over 10 million views, an urgent and insightful guide to bridging what divides us using real, meaningful conversation. More »
Why Conquering Fear Won't Work and What to Do Instead
Kristen Ulmer
Former professional extreme skier Kristen Ulmer tackles the misconception of fear, a radically misunderstood emotion. Ulmer explains why fear should be embraced and why the true issue we face is our reaction to fear (not the fear itself). Drawing from her own experiences as an extreme athlete, she details how fear is actually one of the greatest gifts we have, and how to make the mental… More »
From feminist and illustrator Kimothy Joy, a stunning collection of celebratory illustrated watercolor portraits paired with hand-lettered quotes from various influential women throughout world history. More »
Inspired by the enchanting attributes of the author's own cat, Ziggy, this internationally bestselling guide shows you how to live your best life. Peppered with humorous yet inspiring tips for living a day in the life of a cat, secret tips from Ziggy, and a quiz to assess your "cat quotient," How to Think Like a Cat is a delightful and remarkably insightful guide to the subtle art of… More »
Former editor-in-chief of Details and Star magazines Joe Dolce adventures into the fascinating "Brave New World" of cannabis, tracing its history and investigating the social, medical, legal, and cultural ramifications of this surprising plant. More »
What Modern Science, Ancient Civilizations, and Human Nature Teach Us About the Future of Urban Life
Jonathan F. P. Rose
Cities are the birthplaces of civilization, and the nodes of culture, trade and opportunity. By 2050, global population will be 10 billion, with 75% living in cities. World-renowned urban planner and developer Jonathan Rose looks at the history and successes of urban living through the lens of sustainability, economic parity and resilience. His book provides a responsible and ingenious… More »
Winner, Outstanding Work by a Trade Publisher, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division, AAP, 2017
From award winning journalist Jessica Bennett, a smart, practical and entertaining guide to combatting sexism in the workplace, one micro-agression at a time. With a glossary of sexist archetypes and behaviors, simple tips on how to combat tricky situations and personalities, and plenty of fun features and illustrations throughout, Feminist Fight Club will serve as a an office survival guide for the Buzzfeed generation. More »
A Survivor's Guide to Getting Through Breast Cancer
Andrea Hutton
Written with warmth and humor, as well as eyes-wide-open practicality, Hutton's book is a guiding light to women diagnosed with breast cancer. When Hutton was diagnosed at 41, she searched for—but couldn't find—practical information about how to navigate her new reality. What might she (really) expect from chemo, radiation, surgery, hair loss, fatigue, nausea, emotional pitfalls, support, etc? For the 1 in 8 women who will journey… More »
Inspired by Garden & Gun magazine's popular "Good Dog" column, this rich collection of true stories celebrate the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions, penned by some of today's top writers, including Jon Meacham, Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. O'Rourke. More »
The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol
Ann Dowsett Johnston
An exploration of the rise in alcohol consumption and abuse among women in recent years. The Drinking Diaries covers health risks, marketing, current trends and sociological contributions to this new epidemic. The author beautifully weaves reportage with her personal recovery story into a compelling and informative narrative addressing one of the most pressing issues for women today. More »
One of the Washington Post's Ten Best Books of 2013
From the editors of Garden & Gun, the magazine known as the "soul of the south," comes the ultimate handbook of Southern lifestyle, including hundreds of instructional and narrative essays that reflect exactly how the good life is lived south of the Mason Dixon. More »
An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind
Fariha Roisin
The multi-disciplinary artist and author of Like a Bird and How to Cure a Ghost explores the commodification and appropriation of wellness through the lens of social justice, providing resources to help anyone participate in self-care, regardless of race, identity, socioeconomic status or able-bodiedness. More »
Master Your Mind, Master Your Life
12 Steps to Master Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Anger, Trauma, and Fear
A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling OWN THE DAY, OWN YOUR LIFE, about integrating the body, mind and spirit in order to live the life of meaning, balance, and high performance.
