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The Wisdom of Insecurity

A Message for an Age of Anxiety

by Alan Watts ...

An acclaimed philosopher shows us how—in an age of unprecedented anxiety—we can find fulfillment by embracing the present and living more fully in the now. He is "the perfect guide for a course correction in life" (from the Introduction by Deepak Chopra).The brain can only assume its proper behavior when consciousness is doing what it is designed for: not writhing and whirling to get out of ... Read more

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An acclaimed philosopher shows us how—in an age of unprecedented anxiety—we can find fulfillment by embracing the present and living more fully in the now. He is "the perfect guide for a course correction in life" (from the Introduction by Deepak Chopra).The brain can only assume its proper behavior when consciousness is doing what it is designed for: not writhing and whirling to get out of
... Read more
Think Like a Dog

How Positive Psychology Can Help Your Dog Thrive

by Jen Golbeck ...

The surprising science that explains how and why your dog thinks and acts from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the popular Golden Ratio Squad online community and the author of the “fascinating” (First for Women) The Purest Bond.**Do dogs’ brains work the same as humans? Are they capable of the same spectrum of emotions as us? Do they have a sense of self? What the heck is wrong with ... Read more

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The surprising science that explains how and why your dog thinks and acts from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the popular Golden Ratio Squad online community and the author of the “fascinating” (First for Women) The Purest Bond.**Do dogs’ brains work the same as humans? Are they capable of the same spectrum of emotions as us? Do they have a sense of self? What the heck is wrong with
... Read more
Hope for Cynics

The Surprising Science of Human Goodness

by Jamil Zaki ...

**Cynicism is making us sick, but Stanford Psychologist Dr. Jamil Zaki has the cure."A ray of light for dark days” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author**In 1972, half of Americans agreed that most people can be trusted; by 2018, only a third did. Different generations, genders, religions, and political parties all think human virtue is evaporating. Cynicism is an understandable ... Read more

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**Cynicism is making us sick, but Stanford Psychologist Dr. Jamil Zaki has the cure."A ray of light for dark days” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author**In 1972, half of Americans agreed that most people can be trusted; by 2018, only a third did. Different generations, genders, religions, and political parties all think human virtue is evaporating. Cynicism is an understandable
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Marcus Aurelius was born in Rome in 121 AD and would become its Emperor from 161 to 180. Considered by Machiavelli as the last of the good Emperors, Marcus Aurelius would become one of the most important of the Stoic philosophers. The "Meditations," which he wrote in Greek, are among the most noteworthy expressions of this system, and exhibit it favorably on its practical side. The work is a ... Read more

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Marcus Aurelius was born in Rome in 121 AD and would become its Emperor from 161 to 180. Considered by Machiavelli as the last of the good Emperors, Marcus Aurelius would become one of the most important of the Stoic philosophers. The "Meditations," which he wrote in Greek, are among the most noteworthy expressions of this system, and exhibit it favorably on its practical side. The work is a
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The Courage to Be Disliked

The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga ...

The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment.Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment.Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned
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Mating in Captivity

Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic

by Esther Perel ...

With a New Preface by the Author"The world’s best-known relationship expert.”- The New York Times“Makes fewer promises and raises thornier questions than any other how-to-improve-your-relationship book. . . which is exactly why you should read this one.” —ELLEA special twentieth-anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling and culturally groundbreaking book that cemented Esther Pe... ... Read more

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With a New Preface by the Author"The world’s best-known relationship expert.”- The New York Times“Makes fewer promises and raises thornier questions than any other how-to-improve-your-relationship book. . . which is exactly why you should read this one.” —ELLEA special twentieth-anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling and culturally groundbreaking book that cemented Esther Pe...
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Homecoming

Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self

by Thema Bryant Ph.D. ...

A road map for dismantling the fear and shame that keep you from living a free and authentic life.In the aftermath of stress, disappointment, and trauma, people often fall into survival mode, even while a part of them longs for more. Juggling multiple demands and responsibilities keeps them busy, but not healed. As a survivor of sexual assault, racism, and evacuation from a civil war in Liberia, ... Read more

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A road map for dismantling the fear and shame that keep you from living a free and authentic life.In the aftermath of stress, disappointment, and trauma, people often fall into survival mode, even while a part of them longs for more. Juggling multiple demands and responsibilities keeps them busy, but not healed. As a survivor of sexual assault, racism, and evacuation from a civil war in Liberia,
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Healing Developmental Trauma

How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship

by Laurence Heller, Ph.D., Aline Lapierre, Psy.D. ...

Written for those working to heal developmental trauma and seeking new tools for self-awareness and growth, this book focuses on conflicts surrounding the capacity for connection. Explaining that an impaired capacity for connection to self and to others and the ensuing diminished aliveness are the hidden dimensions that underlie most psychological and many physiological problems, clinicians ... Read more

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Written for those working to heal developmental trauma and seeking new tools for self-awareness and growth, this book focuses on conflicts surrounding the capacity for connection. Explaining that an impaired capacity for connection to self and to others and the ensuing diminished aliveness are the hidden dimensions that underlie most psychological and many physiological problems, clinicians
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How to Stop Worrying & Start Living by Dale Carnegie (Illustrated) :: How to Develop Self-Confidence And Influence People

by Dale Carnegie; DD Books ...

How to Stop Worrying & Start Living by Dale Carnegie (Illustrated) :: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living is a life-changing work by Dale Carnegie that offers a variety of practical formulas you can put to work today. Covering everything from breaking the worry habit to cultivating a positive mental attitude, these books are foundational reads for personal and professional growth.How to Stop ... Read more

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How to Stop Worrying & Start Living by Dale Carnegie (Illustrated) :: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living is a life-changing work by Dale Carnegie that offers a variety of practical formulas you can put to work today. Covering everything from breaking the worry habit to cultivating a positive mental attitude, these books are foundational reads for personal and professional growth.How to Stop
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I Decide Who Pushes My Buttons

50 Sentences for Self-Confidence in Any Situation

by Karin Kuschik ...

Translated by Ben Posener ...

The international bestselling guide to self-advocating, setting boundaries, and boosting self-confidence in personal and professional settings through fifty short, simple, and powerful sentences.Too often we find ourselves tangled up in difficult situations, like miscommunications and misunderstandings. The urge to people please, minimize our feelings, and let others overstep our boundaries puts ... Read more

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The international bestselling guide to self-advocating, setting boundaries, and boosting self-confidence in personal and professional settings through fifty short, simple, and powerful sentences.Too often we find ourselves tangled up in difficult situations, like miscommunications and misunderstandings. The urge to people please, minimize our feelings, and let others overstep our boundaries puts
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A Grief Observed

by C. S. Lewis ...

The Spiritual Journey of GriefA Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis’s honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. Written after his wife’s tragic death as a way of surviving the “mad midnight moments,” A Grief Observed is an unflinchingly truthful account of how loss can lead even a stalwart believer to lose all sense of meaning in the universe, and how he ... Read more

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The Spiritual Journey of GriefA Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis’s honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. Written after his wife’s tragic death as a way of surviving the “mad midnight moments,” A Grief Observed is an unflinchingly truthful account of how loss can lead even a stalwart believer to lose all sense of meaning in the universe, and how he
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How to Be Alone

by Olivia Werner ...

How to Be Alone is a mesmerizing exploration of solitude that unravels the intricate tapestry of human aloneness with raw honesty and lyrical precision. Through crystalline prose that cuts straight to the marrow of modern isolation, this groundbreaking work illuminates the distinction between loneliness and solitude, revealing how the art of being alone is not merely an absence of others, but a ... Read more

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How to Be Alone is a mesmerizing exploration of solitude that unravels the intricate tapestry of human aloneness with raw honesty and lyrical precision. Through crystalline prose that cuts straight to the marrow of modern isolation, this groundbreaking work illuminates the distinction between loneliness and solitude, revealing how the art of being alone is not merely an absence of others, but a
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles Can Happen

20 Stories to Help You See the Miracles in Your Life - from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels and Miracles

by Amy Newmark ...

A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels and Miracles. Real stories from real people show you how to recognize and appreciate the miracles in your life.You’ll be inspired, awed and comforted by these stories that remind us miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. We just have to believe in them. Hope is never canceled and ... Read more

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A "Chicken Soup for the Soul Short” containing 20 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels and Miracles. Real stories from real people show you how to recognize and appreciate the miracles in your life.You’ll be inspired, awed and comforted by these stories that remind us miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. We just have to believe in them. Hope is never canceled and
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The Soul of Money

Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life

by Lynne Twist ...

"A life-changing read. With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, Lynne turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's the book we all need right now." —Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rising StrongThis liberating book shows us that examining our attitudes toward money—earning it, spending it, and giving it away—offers surprising insight into our lives. ... Read more

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"A life-changing read. With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, Lynne turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's the book we all need right now." —Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rising StrongThis liberating book shows us that examining our attitudes toward money—earning it, spending it, and giving it away—offers surprising insight into our lives.
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You Only Die Once

How to Make It to the End with No Regrets

by Jodi Wellman ...

**A kick-in-the-pants wake-up call to start living meaningfully in light of how many Mondays you have left from longtime coach, positive psychology expert, and Penn Resilience Program instructor Jodi Wellman"Wellman poses a profound question we too often avoid: How many Mondays do you have left? This book will jolt you out of complacency and redirect your limited time toward joyful, meaningful ... Read more

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**A kick-in-the-pants wake-up call to start living meaningfully in light of how many Mondays you have left from longtime coach, positive psychology expert, and Penn Resilience Program instructor Jodi Wellman"Wellman poses a profound question we too often avoid: How many Mondays do you have left? This book will jolt you out of complacency and redirect your limited time toward joyful, meaningful
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Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me

by Cynthia L. Copeland ...

A New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe and Indie Bestseller!Playful spaniels completely covered with snow—"There's no such thing as 'bad' weather." Two happy dogs sleeping, one on top of the other— "Sometimes you need a pillow. Sometimes you are the pillow." The bulldog who's headfirst in her bowl—"Every meal is THE BEST MEAL EVER."Cynthia L. Copeland has a gift for discovering those ... Read more

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A New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe and Indie Bestseller!Playful spaniels completely covered with snow—"There's no such thing as 'bad' weather." Two happy dogs sleeping, one on top of the other— "Sometimes you need a pillow. Sometimes you are the pillow." The bulldog who's headfirst in her bowl—"Every meal is THE BEST MEAL EVER."Cynthia L. Copeland has a gift for discovering those
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What (TF) Do I Do Now?

Reclaiming Myself, One Piece at a Time

by Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson ...

**“Reesa Teesa’s online story captivated the world, and this book will do the same.”—Robin Roberts, New York Times bestselling author and co-anchor of Good Morning AmericaThe creator of the viral TikTok series “Who TF Did I Marry?” shares an even more unfiltered account of how she reclaimed herself, fought through toxic relationships, and regained her foundation through healing and deep self ... Read more

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**“Reesa Teesa’s online story captivated the world, and this book will do the same.”—Robin Roberts, New York Times bestselling author and co-anchor of Good Morning AmericaThe creator of the viral TikTok series “Who TF Did I Marry?” shares an even more unfiltered account of how she reclaimed herself, fought through toxic relationships, and regained her foundation through healing and deep self
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Instructions for Traveling West

Poems

by Joy Sullivan ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A vivid and inspiring poetry collection about what’s possible when we heed our instincts and honor our intuition, allowing ourselves to strike out for new territories of love, pleasure, and peace.“This empathetic, honest, and intimate collection is chockful of poems reminding the reader to love earnestly, live freely, and pay attention.”—Kate Baer, #1 New York Times ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A vivid and inspiring poetry collection about what’s possible when we heed our instincts and honor our intuition, allowing ourselves to strike out for new territories of love, pleasure, and peace.“This empathetic, honest, and intimate collection is chockful of poems reminding the reader to love earnestly, live freely, and pay attention.”—Kate Baer, #1 New York Times
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Nothing Much Happens

Cozy and Calming Stories to Soothe Your Mind and Help You Sleep

by Kathryn Nicolai ...

Soothing stories to help you fall and stay asleep, based on the popular podcastBusy minds need a place to rest. Whether you find yourself struggling to sleep, awake in the middle of the night, or even just anxious as you move through the day, in Nothing Much Happens, Kathryn Nicolai offers a healthy way to ease the mind before bed: through the timeless appeal of classic bedtime stories.Already ... Read more

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Soothing stories to help you fall and stay asleep, based on the popular podcastBusy minds need a place to rest. Whether you find yourself struggling to sleep, awake in the middle of the night, or even just anxious as you move through the day, in Nothing Much Happens, Kathryn Nicolai offers a healthy way to ease the mind before bed: through the timeless appeal of classic bedtime stories.Already
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Unfu*k Yourself

Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life

by Gary John Bishop ...

Series Book 1 - Unfu*k Yourself series
Instant New York Times bestseller. Over two million copies sold!CHANGE YOUR MINDSET, CHANGE YOUR ACTIONS, CHANGE YOUR FU*KING LIFE — A BS-free guide to building better habits, boosting resilience, breaking free from self-doubt, and becoming the fiercest version of yourselfA refreshing, no-nonsense, self-empowerment guide that offers an honest, crystal clear, tough-love approach to help you stop ... Read more

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Instant New York Times bestseller. Over two million copies sold!CHANGE YOUR MINDSET, CHANGE YOUR ACTIONS, CHANGE YOUR FU*KING LIFE — A BS-free guide to building better habits, boosting resilience, breaking free from self-doubt, and becoming the fiercest version of yourselfA refreshing, no-nonsense, self-empowerment guide that offers an honest, crystal clear, tough-love approach to help you stop
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Go Quiet on the Mountain

The Power of Stepping Away from a World That Never Stops

by Jedidiah Jenkins ...

What happens when you actually choose the quiet you’ve been craving? New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins finds out in this meditation on the power of sabbatical and return.On the edge of burnout and frustrated with life’s brain-rotting demands, Jedidiah Jenkins did what so many dream of but few actually do: He disappeared. There is never a good time to vanish, but he did it anyway. ... Read more

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What happens when you actually choose the quiet you’ve been craving? New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins finds out in this meditation on the power of sabbatical and return.On the edge of burnout and frustrated with life’s brain-rotting demands, Jedidiah Jenkins did what so many dream of but few actually do: He disappeared. There is never a good time to vanish, but he did it anyway.
... Read more
Alchemical Psychology

Old Recipes for Living in a New World

by Thom F. Cavalli ...

Alchemical practices have been reborn in our contemporary world under the rubric of Jungianism, transpersonal psychology, or depth psychology. But in Alchemical Psychology, Thom F. Cavalli, Ph.D., takes us directly to the source**—**and on a wonderful adventure into the true nature of our hearts and minds.In a book that sparkles with verve, life, and practicality, Dr. Cavalli explains how alchemy ... Read more

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Alchemical practices have been reborn in our contemporary world under the rubric of Jungianism, transpersonal psychology, or depth psychology. But in Alchemical Psychology, Thom F. Cavalli, Ph.D., takes us directly to the source**—**and on a wonderful adventure into the true nature of our hearts and minds.In a book that sparkles with verve, life, and practicality, Dr. Cavalli explains how alchemy
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Goodbye, Things

The New Japanese Minimalism

by Fumio Sasaki ...

The best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life.Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: ... Read more

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The best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life.Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable:
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How to Not Die Alone

The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love

by Logan Ury ...

A “must-read” (The Washington Post) funny and practical guide to help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams—from the Harvard-trained behavioral scientist and featured dating coach on Netflix’s The Later Daters.Have you ever looked around and wondered, “Why has everyone found love except me?” You’re not the only one. Great relationships don’t just appear in our lives—they’re the ... Read more

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A “must-read” (The Washington Post) funny and practical guide to help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams—from the Harvard-trained behavioral scientist and featured dating coach on Netflix’s The Later Daters.Have you ever looked around and wondered, “Why has everyone found love except me?” You’re not the only one. Great relationships don’t just appear in our lives—they’re the
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