Recognize the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects—and forge authentic, enduring, and productive connections.We live in conversations like fish live in water—we're in them all the time, so we don't think about them much. As a result, we can find ourselves stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behaviors. We listen half-heartedly, react emotionally, and respond habitually, like we're on autopilot.This is a practical guide f...

Ditch the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects, and discover a framework for forging authentic, enduring, and productive connections.We live in conversations like fish live in water-we're in them all the time, so we don't think about them much. As a result, we often find ourselves stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behaviors. We listen half-heartedly, react emotionally, and respond habitually, like we're on autopilot.

Inspired by radio dramas of the past, the Narada Radio Company endeavors to create audio dramas that go from amusing to terrifying.An audio adaptation of the classic horror film starring Bela Lugosi. In 1930s Haiti, a young couple are troubled by a wealthy plantation owner and a mysterious woman who has harnessed a strange Voodoo power.

Inspired by radio dramas of the past, the Narada Radio Company endeavors to create audio dramas that go from amusing to terrifying.Hearkening back to classic series like Lux Radio Theatre and Mercury Theatre On the Air, The Mutual Stage presents all-new adaptations of films and stage plays sourced from the public domain. Director/producer Pete Lutz has assembled an Oscar-worthy cast to bring you his adaptation of the hit 1963 film Charade. Get set for comedy, adventure, and romance...

Ditch the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects, and discover a framework for forging authentic, enduring, and productive connections.All too often, we find our conversations stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behavior. We listen half-heartedly, react emotionally, and respond habitually, or what Chuck Wisner calls "sleep talking."Conscious Conversations explores the way we can reframe our thoughts, emotions, reactions, and interaction...

"The author’s sharp ear for dialogue imbues his word portraits with vivid detail. . . . Mushrooms are having a moment. [A] natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life."—Library Journal"Comprehensive and enthusiastic . . . This fascinating, informative look into a unique subculture and the fungi at its center is a real treat." —Publishers Weekly"Nothing is impossible if...

“Yasmine reminds us that no matter what happens in our lives, we can decide to put one foot in front of the other, choosing to begin again. This book will inspire, motivate, and encourage all who read it.” –Tunde Oyeneyin, New York Times bestselling author of Speak, motivational speaker, and Peloton instructorA roadmap to self-healing and tapping into our inner wisdom when we need it most, from mental wellness advocate, se...

“What makes Trump immune is that he is not a president within the context of a healthy Republican government. He is a cult leader of a movement that has taken over a political party – and he specifically campaigned on a platform of one-man rule. This fact permeates “Can It Happen Here? . . . which concludes, if you read between the lines, that “it” already has.” – New York Times Book Review"Several of the contributors...ag...

**"**Narrator Peter Berkrot's vocal tone has a flinty mid-20th century quality that works well with this historical review of how demagogues in the U.S. have repeatedly exploited populism since the founding of the nation. Serious but never overwrought, he has a lovely way with phrasing that enhances the richness of these sentences while deftly moderating the undercurrent of alarm in the writing." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winnerWhat Happens to Democrac...

The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of lifeNo one expected a dreadlocked fifteen-year-old who cared more about his DJ business than his homework to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create multiple nonprofits, and found a multibillion-dollar company. But ...

A lively and accessible guide to understanding rhetoric by the world class English and Law professor and bestselling author of How to Write a Sentence.Filled with the wit and observational prowess that shaped Stanley Fishs acclaimed bestseller How to Write a Sentence, Winning Arguments guides readers through the greatest hits of rhetoric. In this clever and engaging guide, Fish offers insight and outlines the crucial keys you need to win any debate, anywhere, a...

The bestselling author and recipient of the 2018 Holberg Prize, Cass R. Sunstein, explores how more information can make us happy or miserable, and why we sometimes avoid it—but sometimes seek it out.How much information is too much? Do we need to know how many calories are in the giant vat of popcorn that we bought on our way into the movie theater? Do we want to know if we are genetically predisposed to a certain disease? Can we do anything useful with next week'...