This is the story of an anxious, depressed kid who grows up to be a comedian and speaker, and discovers that mental health isn't about being cured, it's about learning to thrive anyway.Part comedic memoir, part survival guide, and part love letter to anyone who's ever felt like they're barely holding it together -- this book is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, raw honesty, and the hard-won tools for rebuilding your life when your brain seems to be working against you.Thi...

Your ability to manage your money directly affects your ability to build the life you want.Reading this introductory book on personal finance will teach you the skills that have changed not only my life, but the lives of hundreds of thousands of people over the course of my career.To keep it enjoyable even to those of us who would not be interested in reading a finance book, I’ve added wagonfuls of sugar (organic, unrefined, and sustainably-harvested of course) to help the ...

Your ability to manage your money directly affects your ability to build the life you want.Reading this introductory book on personal finance will teach you the skills that have changed not only my life, but the lives of hundreds of thousands of people over the course of my career.To keep it enjoyable even to those of us who would not be interested in reading a finance book, I've added wagonfuls of sugar (organic, unrefined, and sustainably-harvested of course) to help the ...

Sebastian is shipwrecked! He and his two best friends are stranded on a desert island, with no way of getting home. So they make a plan. They will try to survive, look after the island’s baby turtles and have fun. But they can’t plan for challenges like jellyfish stings, burnt bums and an out-of-control goat! And when dangerous pirates arrive, the friends must use their new survival skills to save the turtles, and themselves…

In the land of Grand Albion, six magickal guilds compete for the chance to rule. But hidden plots make the contest unfair. The strongest guilds are about to wipe out the weakest ... A young orphan called Jed finds himself adopted by the crumbling Guild of Leaf. With skin as tough as bark, and the strength of a mighty oak, he has to learn to harness his powers, before he is thrown into battle for his guild's survival. With the help of some new friends, Jed has to find a way to save his guil...

This lyrical bilingual collection of poetry, presented in Irish and English side by side, embodies poems that touch the heart, soul and mind. Colin Ryan brings us on a mystical journey, depicting place and person, wrapped in evocative imagery of the Australian landscape and surroundings. Julie Breathnach-Banwait carries the reader through reflective memories with profound and powerful themes, blending images and perspectives of both Ireland and Australia. Both present a rich tapestry of in...

From APALA-winning author and Guggenheim Fellow Kao Kalia Yang, a middle-grade debut about a Hmong American boy's struggle to find a place for himself in America and in the world of his ancestors.Malcolm is the youngest child of Hmong refugees, and he was born over a decade after his youngest sibling, giving him a unique perspective on his complicated immigrant family.In the first part of the story, we meet Malcolm as an elementary school kid through the ey...

Building on the work of Daniel Kahneman (Thinking Fast and Slow), Dan Ariely (Predictably Irrational), Shaw and Hamilton provide a new understanding of how people behave, explain what it means for organizations who really want to understand their customers, and show you what to do to create exceptional customer experiences.

Five kids, Alex, Li, Paulo, Hex and Amber are marooned on a desert island. And together they must face the ultimate test - survival! Battling against unbelievable dangers - from killer komodo dragons to sharks and modern-day pirates - the five must combine all their knowledge and skills if they are to stay alive.The team - Alpha Force - is born...

Join Zack as he takes a trip to the planet Juno, makes an amazing discovery, and learns the importance of teamwork!In Journey to Juno, Zack joins his school’s Explorer’s Club and visits Juno, a newly discovered planet of crystals. The group is split into pairs as they begin exploring, and Zack is less than thrilled when he is partnered with Seth Stevens, the Phase 2 bully! Seth is happy to let Zack do the work while he goofs off, so when Zack stumbles upon...

Get to know Galaxy Zack—and his new home planet!—in this start to an out-of-this-world illustrated chapter book series.In Hello, Nebulon!, Zack makes the big move from Earth. He is already nervous about starting school and making new friends, but it only gets worse when he dreams that his classmates are slimy aliens with tentacles, pizza comes covered in gross bugs, and he can never communicate with his Earth friends again! Fortunately, when Zack arrives a...

Galaxy Zack blasts back to the past in this outer space chapter book adventure!A baby pterosaur can’t find his way home, so it’s up to the Nebulon Navigators to return him to the Prehistoric Planet. And when Zack’s dad is invited on the journey, Zack finds a way to go along too! But as they blast off on the super shuttle, they hear a strange noise. Is it the pterosaur, crying for his mama? No, it’s...Zack’s dog, Luna, who has snuck onto the shuttle!When the...