Narcissism is a modern epidemic, and it’s spreading rapidly. But how do you know if you are in a relationship with one—and, what can you do about it? We live in a world of romance and rescue, where many believe love will conquer all, and that the more we endure unacceptable behavior, the more likely that we can “fix” our relationships. It doesn’t always work that way—despite what the fairy tales tell us. There are a few hard facts about pathological narcissism that most people don’t know a...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**It’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they gaslight you, wreck your self-esteem, and leave you wondering,

“Don’t You Know Who I Am?” has become the mantra of the famous and infamous, the entitled and the insecure. It’s the tagline of the modern narcissist.Health and wellness campaigns preach avoidance of unhealthy foods, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, but rarely preach avoidance of unhealthy, difficult or toxic people. Yet the health benefits of removing toxic people from your life may have far greater benefits to both physical and psychological health. We need to l...

He was the ghost that haunted every dream.Now he’s the man waiting for me at the end of the aisle.Cillian Sullivan—Irish mob prince, my father’s newest ally, my worst sin.My testimony destroyed his life, and my silence now might destroy mine.He doesn’t know what I did.He doesn’t know who I am.But when his touch feels like both punishment and prayer, I start to wonder—what if my penance is loving him?

Three decades after the Soviet Union’s collapse, Russia has transformed from a fringe player to a resurgent great power in Africa. The October 2019 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi highlighted the appeal of Russia’s normative agenda, the ubiquity of Russian military technology, and the breadth of Moscow’s presence on the continent. Beneath the pageantry, a darker side of Russia’s African resurgence looms large. From Libya to Madagascar, Russia has used sinister tactics to expand its influence...

Eight years after annexing Crimea, Russia embarked on a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Vladimir Putin viewed this attack on a neighbour as a legacy-defining mission, which sought to restore a central element of Russia’s sphere of influence and undo Ukraine’s surprisingly resilient democratic experiment. These aspirations were swiftly eviscerated, as the conflict degenerated into a bloody war of attrition and the Russian economy crumbled under the weight of sanctions....

Do you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, or relationship difficulties? These aren't flaws; they may be the quiet footprints of experiences you never had words for.You've spent years asking, 'What's wrong with me?' The kinder question is 'What happened to me?' That's where self-blame ends and self-understanding begins.Through real-life narratives from Indian families, stories of joint households, comparison, silence, and survival, this book gives ...

“A refreshing, long-overdue playbook about leadership for everyone. I wish Lotus Leadership had been around decades ago; It’s grounded in the best kind of wisdom: the kind that scales.”—Reid Hoffman, cofounder of LinkedIn and bestselling author of Superagency“The way yoga gave the West a new way to breathe, relieve stress, and balance our lives, so too will Lotus Leadership and the powerful Hindu goddess stories in this book give everyone a ...

A searing exploration of a hidden national crisisIn the glittering corridors of India’s urban centres, world-class hospitals attract ‘medical tourists’ from across the globe. But in the rural and tribal heartlands, where nearly 65 per cent of the population resides, a starkly different reality unfolds. The National Health Policy of 2017 recommends a government spend of at least 2.5 per cent of GDP on health. However, that figure is currently at just 1.84 per cent –...

From the popular dating and relationship coach and host of The Sabrina Zohar Show comes a no-BS roadmap to rewriting the patterns that are hijacking your love life—so you can finally create the love you deserve.Why do I keep dating the same type of person? Why do I spiral when someone doesn’t text me back? Why can’t I stop accepting crumbs from the relationships in my life?Why am I like this?If this sounds like you, you’re...

When women are told that what is important about us is how we look, it becomes increasingly difficult for us to feel comfortable with our appearance and how we feel about our bodies. We are told, over and over—if we just lost weight, fit into those old jeans, or into a new smaller pair—we will be happier and feel better about ourselves. The truth is, so many women despise their appearance, weight, and shape, that experts who study women’s body image now consider this feeling to be normal.

This anthology brings together five stories from authors Riley Straub, Susmita Ramani, Rimi B. Chatterjee, Amita Basu, and Jaan Tung. These curated stories explore resilience, ambition, survival, and the human spirit across time, place, and reality itself. From climate-ravaged landscapes and fractured societies to deeply personal journeys shaped by love, betrayal, and identity, each story offers a vivid lens into characters fighting to claim their place in uncertain worlds. Together, these...