This " richly detailed and expertly plotted" historical epic chronicles the dark secrets and forbidden loves of an American family across three generations ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).In the twilight of the Civil War, a Union soldier meets a runaway slave and returns with her to his family homestead in Vermont, launching the story of a bold, interracial union and its myriad consequences. This passionate couple and their descendant...

"A profound personal meditation on human existence . . . weaving together . . . historic and contemporary thought on the deepest question of all: why are we here?" —Gabor Maté M.D., author, In the Realm of Hungry GhostsAs our civilization careens toward climate breakdown, ecological destruction, and gaping inequality, people are losing their existential moorings. The dominant worldview of disconnection, which tells us we are split between mind and body, sep...

A devastating plague consumes the human kingdoms, but in its shadow, a new era of blood and magic is forged.In a world ravaged by the Crimson Blig...

The acclaimed author's "mesmerizing tale" of a young man and woman who struggle to survive in the remote, disputed territory of 19th-century New Hampshire ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).With an oxcart full of rum, a man known as Blood travels through the wild country of New England toward an ungoverned territory called the Indian Stream—a land where the luckless or outlawed can make a fresh start. Blood is a man of contradictions, of learning and wisdom,...

“One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living—one modeled on nature’s design instead of capitalism's—for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut EconomicsIt has often been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism—and yet that is what the historical moment urgently calls for. As climate chaos, inequality, and social fragmentation intensify...

The novel follows the story of a middleman named Jack Morton, who finds himself caught in a web of romantic entanglements as he tries to help others find love. Jack is a charming and charismatic young man who prides himself on his ability to bring couples together and play matchmaker.The narrative begins with Jack receiving a request from a friend to assist in a matchmaking scheme. Intrigued by the challenge, Jack agrees to help, setting off a chain of events that will test his skills as a...

This vital exploration of the ways society overlooks—and fails—young women with disabilities and chronic illnesses is an “essential read for . . . those wondering how to be a better support system” (Library Journal).Michele Lent Hirsch knew she couldn’t be the only woman who has dealt with serious health issues at a young age, as well as the resulting effects on her career, her relationships, and her sense of self. What she found while researching Invi...

Tired of setting ambitious goals only to let your lack of discipline, wavering self-control, and weak mental fortitude derail you? Then prepare to discover the ultimate system for conquering any goal through unwavering personal mastery.The truth is, achieving big goals isn't about magical willpower or superhuman motivation. It's about developing highly tactical skills of ironclad discipline, unshakable self-control, and unbreakable mental toughness. That's exactly what How to Achie...

Discover the Techniques for Creating Deep Connections and Becoming an Inspirational LeaderDeep connections are developed via deliberate effort and comprehension; they don't just happen. The writer Vivian Lent shares game-changing strategies to create meaningful connections with eve...

A biology professor's "funny, fascinating" tour of the physical imperfections—from faulty knees to junk DNA—that make us human (Discover).We humans like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are supposedly evolution's greatest creation, why do we have such bad knees? Why do we catch head colds so often—two hundred times more often than a dog does? How come our wrists have so many useless bones? Why is the vast majority of our genetic code poin...

The acclaimed author's "transcendent story about the healing power of love and art" set in the New England woods—"magisterial and . . . beautifully written" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Hewitt Pearce lives alone in his Vermont family home, producing custom ironwork and safeguarding a small collection of art his late father left behind. When Jessica, a troubled young vagabond, washes up in his backwoods one morning, Hewitt's hermetic existence is ch...

A Different Approach to More Effective Meetings Meeting for Results Tool Kit provides a different approach to running effective meetings because it: • Is written for leaders whose focus is on holding meetings to get work done and not on facilitation. • Provides 12 clear choices and 31 supporting tools for planning, conducting and achieving results from meetings. • Helps structure a naturally effective meeting instead of relying on rules or norms for guiding meeting behavior. • Serves as a ...