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The unmatched guide—and perfect gift—for stymied scribes and working wordsmiths everywhere, now expanded and updated.A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's Dictionary—now expanded and updated—has served for over twenty years as the go-to resource...

A journalist tackles her growing forgetfulness and inability to concentrate as she seeks to understand how the brain works.Why can’t you remember where you put your keys? Or the title of the movie you saw last week?Anyone older than forty knows that forgetfulness can...

The homesteader’s accessible, comprehensive guide to canning and preserving the produce grown in your own backyard garden! Turn your backyard farming into a year-round success with over 75 canning recipes and expert advice on preservation methods, supplies, and much...

Psychotherapist Josh Fletcher takes us on a tour of the inner mind of a therapist—revealing a hilariously candid point of view on the therapeutic process, a practical guide to therapy, and maybe a few more cobwebs and dark corners than one might expect. It’s...

You can become the change driver of your own life. The celebrated poet, educator, and author of Welcome Home shows you how in this practical, wise, and tender guide to all of life’s changes.“Change is hard—but Najwa shows you what’s on the other side, and she’s the...

“The key is managing stress, so we can lead healthier, happier lives. The 5 Resets will help you do just that.”  — Katie Couric, Journalist and Founder and CEO, Katie Couric Media  "A masterful approach to rewire our brains and bodies from the inside out."    —...

A collection of reflections on writing and the nature of the writer from one the greatest American writers of the 20th century.Throughout Hemingway’s career as a writer, he maintained that it was bad luck to talk about writing—that it takes off “whatever butterflies...

A program proven to heal our relationship with food and our bodies from New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety.Sometimes it feels as if there are as many ways to struggle with food as there are foods to eat. Craving, habit, emotions, boredom, stress,...

With cutting-edge science and colorful anecdotes, a neurosurgeon reveals how to boost your mental performance and creativity in everyday life. From performing risky surgeries to leading innovative research, Dr. Rahul Jandial is at the very forefront of neuroscience....

An empowering and witty guide to banishing shame and living your fullest life with ADHD—plus tips for loved ones on helping them navigate this world, too—from viral duo ADHD_Love. What if you stopped feeling ashamed of constantly being late or of getting so...

If you’re not having fun, you’re not fully living. The author of How to Break Up with Your Phone makes the case that, far from being frivolous, fun is actually critical to our well-being—and shows us how to have more of it.“This delightful book might just be what we...

Stay safe and be prepared for any disaster with this DIY guide featuring 101 easy prepper projects and practical survival skills.From California earthquakes and Rocky Mountain wildfires to Midwest floods and Atlantic hurricanes, you can’t escape that inevitable day...

“The rare book that has the potential to make you smarter—and everyone around you wiser.” —Adam GrantTwo-time world champion debater and former coach of the Harvard debate team, Bo Seo tells the inspiring story of his life in competitive debating and reveals the...

Regulate intense emotions, change problematic behaviors, and build fulfilling relationships with this self-directed DBT skills program.Created by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach for managing difficult...

An “empowering guide on how to win the battle against chronic pain and put an end to America’s epidemic of pain killer addiction.”—Vijay B. Vad, MD, author of  Back RxConquer Your Chronic Pain offers the millions of chronic-pain sufferers throughout the world a...

Over 100 quick tricks and shortcuts to clean up and keep your clutter under control—includes illustrations!Discover ingenious ways to clean and organize your house and your life with this inspired guide from the author of Life Hacks and Dad Hacks. Hackmaster Dan...

Since its first publication in 1960, Maxwell Maltz’s landmark bestseller has inspired and enhanced the lives of more than 30 million readers. In this updated edition, with a new introduction and editorial commentary by Matt Furey, president of the Psycho-Cybernetics...

Everything you need to know about the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin! We've always been told maintaining a healthy sleep cycle is of utmost importance to your day-to-day health. But have we ever been told why? Anyone familiar with chronobiology (the science of...

Master organic vegetable gardening in 4 different low-water conditions—including high and low desert, drought, and voluntary water conservation. Features over 100 photos, maps, and diagrams—perfect for vegetable gardeners in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico,...

Build strength at any age (and in just 10 minutes at a time), with the guide that Booklist calls ". . .an ideal starter for exercise newbies."Staying strong and flexible becomes even more important as we age. This guide to exercise for seniors makes it easy to stay in...

A traditional drawing class in a book to help you master basic skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more.California State University art professor Jim Dowdalls starts new students out by demonstrating how to use the different...

Become your most authentic self with this guide to CBT for self-esteem—by experienced clinical psychologist, Dr. Christine Yarosh.Feeling good about yourself is a skill like any other—it takes practice! And cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help. It's a popular...

Strengthen all the muscles that support your spine—and free yourself from back pain without surgery!Most of what you’ve been told about back pain is completely wrong. Now, for the first time, Dr. Patrick Roth shares his groundbreaking and highly effective plan to...