Women were at the center of European upheavals—with lasting effects. Whether Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of Castile, Elizabeth I, Maria Theresa, or Catherine the Great: they mastered the tools of power politics, held their own in religious conflicts, and contributed to the emergence of modern states. Their authority, however, was not based on recognized equality. It was not until the Age of Enlightenment that women's rights were explicitly formulated as part of human rights. Writings su...

**“**Overcoming the Wall of Awful is not only endlessly validating, but epically empowering. This book needs to be in the hands of everyone who has ever failed at anything.” —Jessica McCabe, New York Times bestselling author of How to ADHDWe’ve all had that feeling when we need to do something as simple as cleaning the kitchen or sending an email and we just...can’t. Over...

Everything you need to know about freezing breast tumorsLearning that you have breast cancer is not easy. Normally, the standard methods of treatments ordered may be limited; however, based upon the size and position of the tumor, you may be a candidate for this much simpler procedure that has fewer side effects.Cryoablation is a groundbreaking new treatment that freezes breast tumors without removal of any breast tissue. This procedure has been used for ma...

A powerful, trauma-informed guide to help you heal and reclaim wholeness after childhood sexual abuse.Childhood sexual abuse can leave deep and invisible wounds that reach into adulthood—eroding feelings of safety, trust, belonging, and joy. If you are still carrying this pain, know this: you are not broken and you are not alone. Healing is not only possible, it is your birthright—and you are profoundly worthy of it.Reclaiming What Was Lost is a tr...

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure — the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the second book of this series, a forest monster shows up looking for help with an embarrassing problem and Zoey is sure it will be a simple fix. But her first two tries at helping him fail and she has a sobbing monster on her hands! Will Zoey and ...

A New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017 SelectionA Mighty Girl Book of the YearIllinois Monarch Award Nominee 2018-2019Florida SSYRA Book Award Nominee 2018-2019With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the first book of this series...

What if the inheritance you never wanted was the one thing that could change your life forever?What if a garden could remember every secret ever buried beneath its roots?And what would you risk when the person you are beginning to trust may be connected to the danger hunting you?When Clara Bell inherits her grandmother Eleanor's old house in the quiet town of Bellweather, she expects grief, unanswered questions, and...

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure — the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the third book of this series, Zoey and Sassafras head to the stream only to make a terrible discovery. Things get even more urgent when they learn that the magical creatures living in the stream are in danger! Can Zoey and Sassafras solve the myst...

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure — the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.In the fourth book, an unexpected snow storm causes trouble for the magical creatures of the forest. When Zoey and Sassafras attempt to rescue trapped caterfly eggs, they make a mistake. Can they figure out a way to fix things before the baby caterfli...

Updated book 2020! After receiving a diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes, it may seem that the days of "eating what you love" are over. Understanding dietary changes, blood glucose monitoring, and prevention of complications can feel scary and overwhelming. But even people with diabetes can eat what they love, using awareness and intention to guide them. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes helps readers discover how eating and physical activity affect their blood sugar so t...

It’s not just the phones. This crucial new investigation into the teen mental health epidemic reveals how rising expectations in school, extracurriculars, and daily life have driven unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression—and shows what you can do about it.“A call to action for every parent, educator, and policymaker . . . Let it change the way we support our youth on the challenging journey of staying grounded, connected, and inspired.”—Dan...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose.Our children are struggling.Schools, once alive with human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: declining performance, fractured attention, and the slow erosion of rigorous though...