This inspiring book of wisdom, life lessons, and self-help from National Geographic celebrates the power of optimism: the driving force behind the authors' beloved, socially conscious clothing and lifestyle brand, now worth more than $100 million. Following the chronology of their personal and professional journeys, Bert and John share their unique ride—from their scrappy upbringing outside Boston to the unlikely runaway success of their business. The brothers illuminate ten key "superpowe...

Some roads should never be traveled after dark.Beyond lonely mountains and forgotten forests lie places where ancient legends refuse to die. Hidden kingdoms stretch beneath the hills. Headless dwarfs wander abandoned mines. Phantom hounds guard long-forgotten treasures. Travelers vanish into enchanted woods where witches, ghosts, and mysterious creatures still linger.The Headless Dwarfs and Other Dark Fairy Tales from the Haunted Hills gathers some of the most atmospheric a...

Grimm Series Two presents two delightful tales from Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. In Spirit in the Bottle, a woodcutter’s son encounters a mysterious spirit and discovers that courage and clever thinking are more powerful than fear. In Professor Know-All, an ordinary man reinvents himself as a learned doctor, leading to a string of humorous misunderstandings that show how confidence can change a life.

Grimm Series Three brings together two beloved tales from the Brothers Grimm filled with courage, kindness, and wonder. In The Experienced Huntsman, a clever and loyal hunter must rely on wit and bravery to overcome danger and protect those in his care. Hans the Hedgehog tells the moving story of an unlikely hero whose faithfulness and good heart triumph over rejection and misunderstanding. These timeless stories reflect the warmth, imagination, and moral spirit that have...

Grimm Series One brings together two classic tales from the Brothers Grimm. In The Water of Life, a faithful son risks everything to find a legendary cure for his dying father, learning that humility and kindness open doors that pride cannot. The Two Wanderers follows a tailor and a shoemaker whose very different hearts lead them along dangerous roads filled with temptation, mercy, and surprising reward. These stories reflect the true spirit of Grimm—adve...

Grimm Series One brings together two classic tales from the Brothers Grimm. In The Water of Life, a faithful son risks everything to find a legendary cure for his dying father, learning that humility and kindness open doors that pride cannot. The Two Wanderers follows a tailor and a shoemaker whose very different hearts lead them along dangerous roads filled with temptation, mercy, and surprising reward. These stories reflect the true spirit of Grimm—adventure shaped by m...

Step into the darker and more daring side of the Brothers Grimm with three classic fairy tales of courage, cleverness, and enchantment.In The Fir Apple, a young man must face deception and danger to uncover the truth behind a mysterious promise. In Jorinde and Joringel, a devoted young man confronts dark magic to rescue the woman he loves from a powerful enchantress. And in The Six Who Traveled the World, a clever soldier gathers companions with extraordi...

“Faithful John,” a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, follows a loyal servant named John who promises a dying king to protect his son, the young prince, and keep him from harm. The king entrusts John with the secret of a forbidden room containing a portrait of a beautiful princess, warning that if the prince sees it, he will fall in love and face grave dangers. Despite John’s efforts, the prince discovers the portrait and insists on finding the princess to marry her. During their journey home with...

A thoughtfully curated trio of Grimm fairy tales in which love, truth, and moral perseverance overcome deception and cruelty. “Jungfrau Maleen” portrays steadfast devotion tested by imprisonment and betrayal. “The True Bride” explores identity and patience as truth triumphs over enchantment. “The Goose Girl at the Well” reveals how humility and quiet virtue expose falsehood and restore what was unjustly taken.Together, these enduring stories reflect the moral heart of the Grimm tra...

“Hansel and Gretel” is a classic fairy tale about a brother and sister abandoned in a forest and encountering a witch. They are lured to a gingerbread house, but Gretel outsmarts the witch and helps Hansel escape, revealing the witch’s evil nature and ultimately destroying it. The story emphasizes themes of survival, resourcefulness, and sibling love.

In the Grimm Brothers’ version, Cinderella is a kind and pious girl who is cruelly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters after her father remarries. She is forced to do all the housework and is given the demeaning nickname “Aschenputtel” (Ashgirl). Despite the hardship, she remains good and kind, praying at her mother’s grave. Aided by a magical white bird that resides in a tree planted on her mother’s grave, she attends a royal festival, where she captivates the prince. The story c...

Rumpelstiltskin is a small, peculiar creature from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale who can spin straw into gold. He makes deals with a desperate miller’s daughter who, due to her father’s boast, must perform this impossible task for a greedy king. In exchange for his help, Rumpelstiltskin demands increasing payment, culminating in the miller’s daughter promising him her firstborn child after she becomes queen. When he returns to claim the baby, he offers her a chance to keep the child if she...