The do-it-yourself guide to enriching your life by defining your goals and dreams and then achieving them.What's on your list? Do you dream of writing a novel someday? Or of recording an album of your own music? Would you spend a month backpacking through China if you could? Have you always secretly wanted to try skydiving? Or snorkeling? Or snowboarding?Whatever your personal goals or aspirations, no matter how humble or highfalutin, this revolutionary int...

In a world where magic is controlled by king and church, where the angelic creatures, dragons, have been forbidden to show their true form. A world where humans and dragons had once bred, producing a new race--dragans. A race that holds all the power of the dragons themselves, except the ability to traverse between the planes of heaven and the three hells.Ethereal, land of the dragan throne itself, where the descendants of Herimus, one of the first dragons and favored by Dos, have ...

"An in-depth look at the life of Oakland, California native, Barclay Simpson, Strong Ties focuses on the set of convictions and leadership qualities that allowed Simpson to build a successful business from nothing and to become one of the major philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area. A Navy pilot during World War II, he didn’t graduate from college until over 20 years after he dropped out of UC Berkeley in 1946 to help save his father’s Emeryville-based window screens business from ...

An in-depth look at the life of Oakland, California native, Barclay Simpson, Strong Ties focuses on the set of convictions and leadership qualities that allowed Simpson to build a successful business from nothing and to become one of the major philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Simpson founded Simpson Manufacturing Co, Inc., in 1956, which he grew from a small, artisan business that fabricated metal connectors into a world-wide, publicly-traded company, known throughou...

For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation.Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death—and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet...

Give your home (and yourself) space to breathe with this easy plan.Clutter invades your personal space—and your mental space. The No-Nonsense Home Organization Plan helps you quickly and sustainably transform your home into a calm, orderly safe haven. The seven-week plan walks you through your residence room by room, breaking the work into small daily tasks to make the process simple.No need to buy or prep anything upfront—you'll learn to maximize ...

A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERSOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM ACADEMY AWARD–WINNING FILMMAKER JAMES CAMERON“Not since Titanic have I found a powerful, heartbreaking, and inspiring real-life story as found in Ghosts of Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino. This is an amazing book and a film I am excited to direct.”—James CameronFrom the acclaimed New York T...

Enjoy all the flavor of fried favorites with less fat!No one wants to live on just smoothies and salads! Get ready to discover the best tool for weight loss in your kitchen: your air fryer. The Skinny Air Fryer Cookbook brings you more than 75 amazing recipes that make it quick and easy to get big flavor with skinny results. Indulge in traditional fried foods without added fats, thanks to your air fryer and these perfectly designed recipes. Choose from doze...

The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, who shares valuable lessons that you can put into action today to improve your quality of life.No 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 Robert Reffkin—raised by an Isra...

From the revered author of the bestselling The Hidden Life of Dogs, a witty, engaging, life-affirming account of the joy, strength, and wisdom that comes with age.Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing the natural world, chronicling the customs of pre-contact hunter-gatherers and the secret lives of deer and dogs. In this book, the capstone of her long career, Thomas, now eighty-eight, turns her keen eye to her own life. The result is an a...

Entertaining word problems that let verbal types master the language of math!Math is a universal language, but it's also the least understood and most undervalued subject taught in school. Two Trains Leave Paris: Number Problems for Word People offers an opportunity to experience math like never before.You must use the Pythagorean Theorem to figure out how far apart two ex-lovers are when they simultaneously realize that they cannot live without ea...

Make the most of your Dutch oven with classic and creative recipesForget the extra pots and discover all the different dishes you can make with a single Dutch oven. This comprehensive guide covers all the basics, from crucial cleaning tips to tons of mouthwatering recipes.Maximize your Dutch oven with:105 delicious recipes—Discover a versatile collection of simple weeknight dinners, quick breads, and desserts.