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Book SynopsisSTRENGTH is a wise and profound book that helps women deal with both the large and small bumps in the road of life. Here are over 125 meditations, stories and musings on becoming stronger, happier, healthier and more confident. The goals are to accept, honour and activate sacred personal strength and to embrace a wisdom that facilitates change within and encourages (or demands, if need be) the world to become a better place. STRENGTH can be read from cover to cover or more casually by choosing topics from the table of contents. Topics include: facing fear, embracing your inner Brunehilde, mirroring Jesus and Rosa Parks, sharing wisely and knowing you're good enough is no longer enough. "I hope STRENGTH becomes your ally and you can hear me cheering you on as you courageously, compassionately, and gently become stronger and more empowered. I, also, hope it will make you chuckle on occasion" --Sue Patton Thoele

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Book SynopsisIn The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, Dr. John Izzo, presents valuable advice that was gleaned from over 200 interviews with people over the age of sixty (up to 106 years of age). Using a powerful narrative voice, Izzo helps us to understand the common themes from the lives of those interviewed, the commonality of what really matters in their lives, and especially how to put this wisdom into practice.Imagine for a moment that you are about to take a foreign vacation to an exotic destination. You have saved your entire life to travel there. It is a destination with almost unlimited choices of how to spend your time and you know you will not have enough time to explore every opportunity. You are fairly certain that you will never get to take a second trip to this destination; this will be your one opportunity.Now imagine that someone informs you that there are several people in your neighbourhood who have been to that country, explored every corner. Some of them enjoyed the journey and have few regrets, but others wish they could take the trip again knowing what they know now. Would you not invite them over for dinner, ask them to bring their photographs, listen to their stories, and hear their advice?This is precisely the journey explored in this book. Dr. John Izzo and his colleagues interviewed over 200 people over the age of sixty who were identified by others as having lived happy lives and as having found purpose and contentment. The interviewees ranged from aboriginal elders to town barbers, from Hollocaust survivors to former CEOâs. In these interviews, each person was asked to reflect back on his or her life to identify the sources of happiness and meaning as well as lessons learned, regrets, major crossroads, and what did not contribute to meaning in their lives. Based on these interviews, and Dr. Izzoâs twenty years experience helping people find more spirit and purpose, the book explores the secrets to finding contentment, happiness, and purpose. Using a powerful narrative voice, Dr. Izzo helps the reader understand the common themes from the lives of those interviewed, the commonality of what really matters in their lives, and especially how to put this wisdom into practice.

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Book SynopsisImprove your health as you journey through the year with this weekly planner equipped with healthy food and exercise tips and tricks. This unique planner invites you on a motivational and positive planning and scheduling experience, whether for work, school, or your daily life, from July 2024 through December 2025. Meant to improve your body, mind, and overall health, the thoughtfully composed content will guide you through 18 themed months. This planner is designed for health and wellness enthusiasts, nutrition-fact lovers, and prospective gym-goers alike.  This planner features:   Comprehensive trackers found on every month and weekly page, such as: habit trackers, goal trackers, and water trackers. Weekly trackers to stay in touch with your mood, productivity levels, and motivation. Quick-fire health and wellness facts spanning from food to exercise to total wellness. An 18-month build up to a main

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Book SynopsisDesigned for the men and women serving in law enforcement, emergency services and military.

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Book SynopsisGet moving with 100 high intensity jump rope workouts for all fitness levels.

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Book SynopsisUsing the techniques and fundamentals of Pilates and applying it to athletic training.

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Book SynopsisGet fit with 101 rowing workouts for all levels.

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Book SynopsisWhat would you be willing to do for the rest of your life...? It's a question most of us consider only hypothetically-opting instead to "do what we have to do" to earn a living. But in the critically acclaimed bestseller "The Monk and the Riddle", entrepreneurial sage Randy Komisar asks us to answer it for real. The book's timeless advice - to make work pay not just in cash, but in experience, satisfaction, and joy - will be embraced by anyone who wants success to come not just from what they do, but from who they are.At once a fictional tale of Komisar's encounters with a would-be entrepreneur and a personal account of how Komisar found meaning not in work's rewards but in work itself, the book illustrates what's wrong with the mainstream thinking that we should sacrifice our lives to make a living. Described by Fortune.com as "part personal essay, part fictional narrative and part meditation on the nature of work and life," "The Monk and the Riddle" is essential reading on the art of creating a life while making a living. 'Belongs in a category by itself...The best thing I've read all year' - "San Francisco Examiner". 'A timely book' - "USA Today". 'A self-help manual and business fable rolled into one' - "The Times, London".Table of ContentsPrologue - the monk and the riddle; the pitch; the rules of the game; the virtual CEO; the deferred life plan; romance not finance; the big idea; beyond the bottom line; who will elad?; the whole life plan.

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Book SynopsisIt''s like having a yoga teacher in your own home! Van Lysebeth, with over 50 years experience as a yoga instructor, describes more than 200 exercises and postures, using over 100 photographs and numerous illustrations that show both the right and wrong way to perform them. Unlike other yoga books which show only the completed posture, these illustrations show the intermediate steps for attaining the final postures. For beginning students, this classic book is a perfect introduction to yoga.

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Book SynopsisOnce you have learned the basics of yoga, where do you go? This book has been written for teachers and serious practitioners who want to use yoga to bring complete balance to the body. Stiles provides a comprehensive overview of the spiritual philosophy of yoga and its many branches, and discusses everything that a beginning student needs to consider when choosing a practice, including how to find a yoga teacher. Then he shares his solid understanding of anatomy and kinesiology (how specific muscles and bones react during movement) so that you can understand how each asana affects your body.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author, inspirational speaker, and leadership coach Alan Seale shows how each of us can make a significant difference in a changing world. The tumultuous times we live in require new kinds of leaders who must be able to tap into the greater potential of any situation, circumstance or initiative, recognise "what wants to happen" and embrace that potential for extraordinary results. This is the guidebook to a new leadership paradigm that can carry us into a sustainable future that supports the greater good.Grounded in the convergence of ancient wisdom teachings, evolutionary consciousness, universal spirituality concepts and the basic principles of quantum physics, Seale shows how to embrace the universal laws of energy for creation and manifestation. CREATE A WORLD THAT WORKS gives you the steps to:Engage your intuitionIntegrate the Four Levels of Engagement to make Choice and Opportunity your habitual approach to lifeTools for clarifying and manifesting your potentialIdentify and claim the gifts you are here to shareStep fully into living those gifts and support others to do the sameBy engaging in this transformation process which Seale calls, "Transformational Presence," we can begin to tap into the greatest potential of ourselves, our families, our communities, companies, countries and the world and have the courage to act on that potential for the greater good of all.

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Book SynopsisA memorial of Alice Potter's powerful motivaitonal secrets. Tells how the power of positive thinking promotes personal success; techniques to replace negative thoughts and actions with positive ones; how to overcome fears and anxiety, and how to transform dreams into reality.Shows how to put optimism to practical use. How to take command of your life and leave behind your fears through simple and sound steps. Shares ten simple rules that can change your life, helpful guidelines for creating personal affirmations, along with inspirational quotations, motivational stories and anecdotes demonstrating use of the commandments.Includes strategies to create and achieve personal goals, along with stories of success, words of wisdom, and inspirational exercises to gain confidence and overcome procrastination.

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Book SynopsisThere are more than half a million golf holes in the world--and GOLF Magazine has picked the best, in The 500 World's Greatest Golf Holes.More than six hundred lavish photographs complement anecdotal "biographies" and vital statistics of the holes deemed the best in the world by the magazine's editors and their panel of international experts. Readers will find out if their favorite holes made the cut by first turning to The Eighteen, representing the most respected and challenging holes--holes like the thirteenth at Augusta National. Next, they discover which are considered the top one hundred (no surprise that the eleventh at St. Andrews Old Course and the fifth at Pinehurst are included here). Finally, there is an all-inclusive gazetteer of all five hundred. A special section offers the Best of the Best--lists of holes by category, such as the most scenic, longest, best in Europe, hardest-to-putt greens, and so on.This is the golf book for the passionate golfer and the armchair duffer alike.

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Book SynopsisFrom career to relationships and grooming to gaming and more, the guys’ ultimate man-ual for living. For every guy too intimidated to ask a question for fear of seeming inexperienced and unworldly, here’s a book to answer all (or most!) of life’s pressing quandaries: Howdo you break off a friendship when it’s not working any longer? What should you cook when a date is coming over for dinner? How do you buy a used car and not get totally taken for a ride? How do you stop a charging dog?In Man Up!, journalist Paul O’Donnell and his team of knowledgable experts tackle 367 of these tough questions, imparting their advice in short to-the-point answers. Organized thematically, Man Up! is packed with essential advice delivered in prose that is as entertaining to read as it is helpful and clever. The tips run the gamut—from how to mix up a killer punch for a party to how to throw a punch when there is no other way out. Hip, engaging line drawings help to illustrate the advice, providing more than just sight gags. For every young man newly embarking on his independent adult life and for a guy at any age wanting to brush up on his skills, Man Up! is like having a trusted friend helping you along the way—except this friend has all the right answers!

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Book SynopsisGirls love hair and every pretty thing that can be done with it-and parents spend hours maintaining and styling it for them. SO PRETTY gives insider's info to make this job faster and easier for both parent and daughter. Starting with Hair ID profiles, the book recommends the products, methods, and tools best for each hair type, from curly to straight. Expert tips include the best cut for a girl's hair type and face, instant fixes for bad hair days, no-cry haircuts for babies, and how to make hair perfect for pictures. Girls themselves will love the fresh photographs of each style-from five-minute dos for rushed school mornings to extra-special looks for weddings and holidays.

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Book SynopsisA Field Guide to Whisky is a one-stop guide for all the information a whisky enthusiast needs. With the whisky market booming all over the world, now is a perfect time for a comprehensive guide to this popular brown spirit. What are the basic ingredients in all whiskies? How does it get its flavour? Which big-name brands truly deserve their reputation? What are the current whisky trends around the world? And who was Jack Daniel, anyway? This abundance of information is distilled(!) into 324 short entries covering basic whisky literacy, production methods, consumption tips, trends, trivia, geographical maps and lists of distilleries, whisky trails, bars, hotels, and festivals by an industry insider. Boasting 230 colour photographs and a beautiful package to boot, A Field Guide to Whisky will make a whisky expert out of anyone.Trade Review“Hans Offringa has managed to present his deep knowledge in a new, entertaining, and highly visual way . . . [and] proves that there are still new ways of preaching the whisky gospel.”—Malt Whisky Yearbook “A one-stop guide for anyone with whisky questions. . . . The answers to anything you’ve ever wondered about your favorite spirit in a straightforward QA format.”—Unfiltered Magazine “A significant guidebook.”—Charleston Mercury “Presented in a handsome hardcover edition. . . . Offringa offers dram-sized bits of information that are easily digestible and that combine to provide a highly readable collection.”—Winnipeg Free Press “This book is a must for all lovers of whisky.”—Charles MacLean, author and founding editor of Whisky Magazine “Deserves a place in the home of every whisky fan.”—Ewan Gunn, global whisky master at Diageo “Hans Offringa is one of the best whisky writers.”—Ingvar Ronde, publisher and editor of Malt Whisky Yearbook “A perfect guide for someone making their first (or maybe their second or third) journey into the world of whisky.”—Nick Morgan, head of whisky outreach at Diageo

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Book SynopsisA decade ago, after suffering from life-threatening autoimmune disorders, Hollywood actress Shiva Rose set out to discover a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. Growing her own organic herbs and flowers; mixing creams, lotions, and tonics; and following Ayurvedic practices and creating mindful rituals, she has not only healed her life but has also become a leader and entrepreneur in the world of all-natural beauty and lifestyle.Whole Beauty is her radiant next step, a practical, inspiring, stunningly beautiful guide to following a whole beauty practice at home. Here is the recipe for Rose’s iconic rose hip facial serum, as well as 40 other recipes for masks and exfoliants, hair-care products and detoxes, and even DIY deodorant and toothpaste. She explains Ayurvedic practices, such as dry brushing and oil pulling, and home-cleansing rituals, such as smudging with burning sage; shares a dozen tonics, including Celestial Nog and Summer Lover; and offers an entire chapter on the use of essential oils, both on the body and in the home. From natural beauty solutions like a Blushing Bride Chickpea Face Mask to showing how to tap into the full force of female energy, Whole Beauty is a complete guide to revitalizing your life.Trade Review“Shiva Rose’s Whole Beauty book holds the secret to inner well-being.”—Vogue.com “Shiva Rose’s new book will turn you into a goddess.”—MarthaStewart.com “Whole Beauty overflows with soul-nourishing rituals. . . . Lush photography is balanced with Shiva’s galvanizing writing on how to live a life of intention. . . . Shiva’s insights on choosing crystals, drawing the most de-stressing bath of all time, and finding your mantra are reason enough for keeping Whole Beauty bedside; we thumb through it whenever we’re feeling a bit adrift.”—goop “Shiva’s book is loaded with good advice and wisdom. I will be prescribing it to my patients.”—Alejandro Junger, MD, author of Clean and Clean Gut “This book is literally life-changing. Shiva makes us think about taking care of ourselves both physically and spiritually, and I love that she shows us how to do it step by step.”—Molly Sims, actress, model, and author of Everyday Chic “A devotee of ancient beauty practices and yet elegantly modern, Shiva advocates self-care with soothing rituals and luxurious flora-focused recipes that release inner radiance. This beautiful book is like a spa day for my senses and my soul.”—Nadine Artemis, creator of Living Libations and author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care “Shiva has been shedding her light on all things wellness and beauty for years. The beauty in Shiva is that she is completely herself. She shines, whatever the weather, with a sensuality, a freedom, and a generosity that you will fall in love with when reading Whole Beauty.”—Garance Doré, photographer “Being around Shiva constantly reminds me to slow down, live naturally and beautifully, and make time for self-care.”—Jenni Kayne, fashion designer “These pages hold the graceful wisdom, sacred journey, and genuine alchemy of Shiva’s personal transformation, consciously gathered and reminding us of the magic in nature’s bounty.”—Carolyn Murphy, model and actress “Reading Whole Beauty will gently cradle you back to you. To your innate, true path. Whole Beauty offered me the most soulful and gentle advice in how to transform my self-care into ceremonious rituals steeped with intention, pleasure, and joy.”—Athena Calderone, creator of EyeSwoon and author of Cook Beautiful “Whole Beauty is exquisite—a crystallization of Shiva’s unique perspective, sensitivity, research, intuition, and intelligence that teaches us about the multidimensional nature of beauty, its ability to transcend the physical, space, and time and to heal deeply.”—Nitsa Citrine, creative director of SunPotion “Shiva’s work in the wellness movement has been a trailblazing force of change. She is a maverick artist, mother, and Earth guardian.”—Guru Jagat, founder of the RA MA Institute

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Book SynopsisSlow down and create mindful moments using this self-care handbook that includes everything from guided meditations to Ayurvedic practices like tongue scraping and self-massage.

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Book Synopsis“Roll-up-your-sleeves advice on throwing pottery, growing dahlias, cooking her tried-and-true recipes, and everything in between.”—Martha Stewart Living“Suited to any type of creative, offering up lessons on inspiration and creativity that are sure to bring out your inner talent.” —House Beautiful, Best New Design Books What makes a creative life? For an artist like Frances Palmer, it’s knitting all of one’s passions—all of one’s creativity—into the whole of life. And what an inspiration it is. A renowned potter, an entrepreneur, a gardener, a photographer, a cook, a beekeeper, Palmer has over the course of three decades caught the attention not only of the countless people who collect and use her ceramics but also of designers and design lovers, writers, and fellow artists who marvel at her example. Now, in her first book, she finally tells her story, in her own words and images, distilling from her experiences lessons that will inspire a new generation of makers and entrepreneurs.Life in the Studio is as beautiful and unexpected as Palmer’s pottery, as breathtakingly colorful as her celebrated dahlias, as intimate as the dinners she hosts in her studio for friends and family. There are insights into making pots—the importance of centering, the discovery that clay has a memory. Strategies for how to turn a passion into a business—the value to be found in collaboration, what it means to persevere, how to develop and stick to a routine that will sustain both enthusiasm and productivity. There are also step-by-step instructions (for throwing her beloved Sabine pot, growing dahlias, building an opulent flower arrangement). Even some of her most tried-and-true recipes. The result is a portrait of a unique artist and a singularly generous manual on how to live a creative life.Trade Review"This is a glorious and uplifting book. Frances has an overspilling talent for making the world a more generous place through ceramics, gardens, and food. I loved it." --Edmund de Waal "Frances Palmer is as generous as she is talented, an incredible role model for me and so many other creative people. I've been waiting for this book ever since I discovered Frances's work, and it has exceeded all my expectations. The depth of the subject matter, the heartfelt essays, the beautiful photography, and the wisdom that Frances shares are sure to inspire and change lives." --Erin Benzakein, New York Times bestselling author of Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers "I need two copies of this beautiful book: one to sit proudly on my bookshelves, and one to follow me to my kitchen and garden, where it will soon get covered in fingerprints, dirt, and spots of water. It will be much used and loved." --Bunny Williams

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Book Synopsis“An eye-opening guide on how to lessen one’s dependence on plastics. . . . This is a clarion, convincing wake-up call to the scope of the global plastic problem and what readers can do about it. —Publishers Weekly Embrace a plastic-free lifestyle with more than 100 simple, stylish swaps for everything from pens and toothbrushes to disposable bottles and the 5 trillion plastic bags we use—and throw out—every year. ·Use a natural loofah, not a synthetic sponge ·Buy milk in glass bottles or make homemade nut milk ·Opt for a waste-free shampoo bar ·Skip the printed receipt and opt for an email instead ·Wrap gifts beautifully with clothOrganized into five sections—At Home, Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, On the Go, and Special Occasions—Living Without Plastic is a cover-to-cover collection of doable, differencemaking solutions, including a 30-Day Plastic Detox Program.Trade Review“An eye-opening guide on how to lessen one’s dependence on plastics. The authors make a strong case that consumers can’t recycle their way out of plastic’s deleterious effects on the environment, so a total rethink of habits is necessary. They offer substitutions for almost every type of plastic one can think of—and some plastics that one may not think about at all, such as Scotch tape and chewing gum, in place of which rubber adhesive and cellulose can be used. Among the alternatives are recipes for hair spray, water filters, and watercolors alongside photos of ingredients and creations made from all-natural products. . . . This is a clarion, convincing wake-up call to the scope of the global plastic problem and what readers can do about it.”—Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis“Essential reading for COVID times. . . . The tool we all need right now: a smart, straightforward guide that speaks directly to the question: How can I build a strong immune system? The book is packed with clear, actionable advice for building a strong immune system, losing weight, feeling younger and aging beautifully.” —Yahoo! LifeHow you age is up to you. And it’s easy to take charge. From the renowned integrative doctor Frank Lipman comes a radically simple program to reverse the symptoms we reflexively call “normal aging,” including feeling achy, stiff, sluggish, weak, and vulnerable to chronic illness. This improves not only our life span but, more importantly, our health span—our quality of life and how we feel. Built on a series of lifestyle changes that energize the body and build and strengthen its immune system, The New Rules of Aging Well is based on ancient wisdom backed up by science: Eat less and practice intermittent fasting. Do 20 minutes a day of something meditative. Switch to gentler workouts, but move as much as possible. Unlock the incredible power of mushrooms. Grow your tribe. Walk barefoot when you can. The result: a rejuvenated you that looks great and feels healthy, happy, sexy, agile, and strong.Trade Review“Essential reading for COVID times. . . . The New Rules of Aging Well is the tool we all need right now: a smart, straightforward guide that speaks directly to the question: How can I build a strong immune system? The book is packed with clear, actionable advice for building a strong immune system, losing weight, feeling younger and aging beautifully. . . . We were surprised by some of the advice in the book, because it’s so…easy. . . . [The New Rules of Aging Well] just might change your perspective on this crazy time we’re living through—reframing it as a call to action, a time to build strength and immunity and become the best version of yourself. Grab a friend, and jump in together. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now—this is one thing we know will make you feel better."—Yahoo! Life “Immune competence and responsiveness, collectively referred to as immune resilience, has emerged as one of the most fundamental metrics defining a healthy human. And while immune resilience generally declines with age, it is now clear that our lifestyle choices profoundly influence this decline, even to the extent of rejuvenating the competency of immune function. In Dr. Lipman’s The New Rules of Aging Well, you will gain the tools to realize this goal, while you regain strength and vitality as well. This is profound information, validated by our most up-to-date research, that will undoubtedly pave the way for your health and longevity.” —David Perlmutter, MD, author of the New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain and Brain Maker “Dr. Frank Lipman has done it again. This OG of functional medicine has been my go-to health expert for over two decades, and for good reason: in the overcrowded digital world of wellness, he always sets it straight and is always on the cutting edge. Now he tackles the nuances of aging with clarity—and I trust every word.”—Bobbi Brown “The slow decline into disease and disability as we age is far from inevitable. The New Rules of Aging Well provides a science based, simple, practical set of guidelines that synthesizes decades of research on longevity into a plan to build resilience and vitality as we age, adding more life to your years, and more years to your life. A must-read for anyone from 20 to 120!”—Mark Hyman, MD, author of the New York Times bestseller Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet—One Bite at a Time “This is the best book I’ve read on how to make the years after 40 (okay, okay, 54) your healthiest ever—life-changing and encouraging!”—Téa Leoni “I love Dr. Lipman’s philosophy toward living a longer, healthier, stronger life. Since I began working with him, nearly ten years ago, his approach has had an incredible impact on my well-being. This book lays out a straightforward and usable path for optimizing our health and teaches us that age, is in fact, just a number.”—Seamus Mullen, chef and cookbook author

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Book SynopsisNew York Times BestsellerNamed One of the Ten Best Books of the Year by Essence Named a Best Holiday Gift Book by Real Simple, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, and more Named a Best Gift for Coworkers by Heavy.com Named a Best Mother’s Day Gift by the Seattle Times“I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers Over 100 exceptional and influential women describe how they embraced their creative spirit, overcame adversity, and sparked a global movement of entrepreneurship. Media titans and ceramicists, hoteliers and tattoo artists, comedians and architects—taken together, these profiles paint a beautiful picture of what happens when we pursue our passions and dreams.Trade Review"A triumphant compendium of interviews with more than 100 female entrepreneurs, from activists to designers to bakers. . . . The interviews are accompanied by stunning portraits of the women in their homes and work spaces." --Elle "So inspiring!" --Good Morning America "One of the Ten Most Un-Put-Downable Reads of the Year" --Essence "Surprising, real, and illuminating." --Vogue.com "Bonney continues to inspire as she offers what she calls 'visibility for powerful women in business.' Whether they're artists, chefs, tattoo artists or writers, creative women of all colors, ages, sexualities and experience share their fears, mistakes and successes." --Los Angeles Times "Bonney's quietly radical, profoundly moving project brings together short interviews with a diverse group of women who share insight on their life's work. . . . Gorgeous photographs reveal a kaleidoscope of joyful enterprise. Small business owners and poets, chefs and cartoonists, potters and musicians all give generous, humorous counsel to taking risks and following one's heart. Their creativity is so inspiring that this book should be in every female's possession, especially young girls in need of positive role models and old girls looking for a kick. Seeing women of so many ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities successfully living their dreams is totally uplifting." --Bust "An invigorating and empowering collection of life-earned wisdom and practical advice." --Brainpickings.com "It's so refreshing to see new faces being featured." --Forbes.com "Learn how to break the glass ceiling from one of the many talented self-starters profiled in Grace Bonney's In the Company of Women. . . . Sage business advice." --Martha Stewart Living "In the Company of Women tells the stories of more than 100 women who work for themselves--artists, writers, designers, chefs, musicians. [Author Grace Bonney] talks to established names like Eileen Fisher and Roxane Gay, and women who are just launching their fledgling careers. . . . [A] beautifully diverse range of voices, all of them weighing in on lessons they've learned, mistakes they've made, traits they're proud of, characteristics they admire in others and so on." --The Chicago Tribune "This inspiring book encapsulates the stories of more than 100 creative women in the areas of design, visual arts, culinary arts, literature, and show business in short Q&As about the lessons they've learned on their journeys to success." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "An excellent source of inspiration for women (and men) of all ages." --Library Journal, starred review "[This book] acts as a source of inspiration for anyone, regardless of gender, who's running a business, or thinking about it." --Booklist, starred review "Give the gift of empowerment with this inspiring compilation of interviews. . . . Wrap this up for a recent grad, creative mind, or anyone looking for a healthy dose of girl power." --RealSimple.com "Grace's excellent book is full of empowering business advice from a diverse group of inspirational and talented women." --Martha Stewart "Grace Bonney has given us our favorite icons, heroes, and bandit queens in one of the oldest living forms of communication: a book. Enjoy, dear readers, for each page turn is a meditation on the power of the Divine Feminine." --Jill Soloway, creator of Transparent "These amazing stories will surely spark something deep within us all: the courage to dream and the fortitude to make those dreams happen." --Joanna Gaines, owner of Magnolia, host of HGTV's Fixer Upper "A joyful book that celebrates both the diversity of beauty and the beauty of diversity: in race, age, size, sexuality, and ways of thinking." --Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Life "I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long." --Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers "A world of insight from an array of intriguing, trailblazing women. And the photography is gorgeous!" --Padma Lakshmi, author of Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir "I hope this book becomes an almanac that will continue to expound on the work and the lives of everyday cis, trans, and queer women and women of color who are building and becoming businesses, and that will remind other exceptional women that they are in good company." --Angelica Ross, founder of TransTech and star of Her Story

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Book SynopsisHealing Painful Sex covers the following symptoms and conditions:Pelvic floor dysfunctionVulvodynia, pudendal nerve pain, and clitorodyniaPelvic organ problems, endometriosis, painful bladder, and irritable bowelSkin disorders, such as lichen sclerosisHormonal, surgical, and post-cancer causes of sexual painMillions of women suffer from sexual and pelvic pain in America today, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed,or not diagnosed at all.In Healing Painful Sex, Deborah Coady, MD and Nancy Fish use their combined professional expertise as a doctor and therapist who specialize in sexual pain to provide readers with an understanding of its many causes and how to treat them, from both a physical and psychological standpoint.Organized into three parts,naming the problem, getting a diagnosis, and overcoming pain, Healing Painful Sex includes medical checklists, illustrations, vignettes based on interviews with women and their healthcare professionals, treatment options, and guidance for moving forward after healing. Coady and Fish speak honestly and directly to sexual pain sufferers' experiences, helping them address the problem of chronic pain, understand and prevent misdiagnoses, define medical terms and conditions, and regain sexual joy. Comprehensive, multi-dimensional, and deeply insightful, Healing Painful Sex offers women the tools to successfully take on the many challenges of sexual pain and move toward a healthy, happy future.

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Book SynopsisWith the constant connectivity of today's world, it's never been easier to meet people and make new friends,but it's never been harder to form meaningful friend ships. In Frientimacy, award-winning speaker Shasta Nelson shows how anyone can form stronger, more meaningful friendships, marked by a level of trust she calls frientimacy." Shasta explores the most common complaints and conflicts facing female friendships today, and lays out strategies for overcoming these pitfalls to create deeper, supportive relationships that last for the long-term. Shasta is the founder of girlfriendcircles.com, a community of women seeking stronger, more fulfilling friendships, and the author of Friendships Don't Just Happen. In Frientimacy, she teaches readers to reject the impulse to pull away from friendships that aren't instantly and constantly gratifying. With a warm, engaging, and inspiring voice, she shows how friendships built on dedication and commitment can lead to enriched relationships, stronger and more meaningful ties, and an overall increase in mental health. Frientimacy is more than just a call for deeper connection between friends it's a blueprint for turning simple friendships into true bonds,and for the meaningful and satisfying relationships that come with them.Trade Review"Many women feel they have enough friends but are stuck feeling unsatisfied...Frientimacy is a thorough and indispensible guide to help understand what's missing, and learn how to take the next steps to connect in the most fulfilling ways possible." --Andrea Bonior, PhD, author of The Friendship Fix and the Washington Post Express column "Baggage Check" "Shasta Nelson has put her finger on the pulse of our cultural malaise: We need good friends to have a happy life, but we are disconnected from one another. Repair takes, insight, courage, and strength, and Shasta provides outstanding encouragement for us to get up, snap ourselves out of our self-defeating patterns, and create the friendships that our souls are longing for. Frientimacy has already changed my life, and it will change yours." --Marilyn Paul, bestselling author of It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys "The best friendships never have been simple... Lo and behold, Shasta Nelson's gentle urgings toward self-improvement result in vastly more satisfying friendships." --Theresa Donovan Brown, co-author of The Social Sex: A History of Female Friendship "I used to get a terrible sinking feeling in my stomach when I read articles about how women with a close circle of friends live longer. I had such a hard time developing satisfying friendships after a certain age. I was lonely! But not anymore, and I attribute part of that ability to connect to Shasta Nelson wisdom. If you want--and need!--deeper friendships, then please read this wise and useful book." --Jennifer Louden, bestselling author of The Woman's Comfort Book and The Life Organizer "Even women with large numbers of friends yearn for close, intimate friendships: Relationships that are easy and forgiving, and that allow friends to communicate in shorthand yet feel understood. In Frientimacy, Shasta Nelson offers practical advice to help women hone the skills and mindsets that are fundamental to the development of healthier, more satisfying friendships." --Irene S. Levine, author of Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend "Compassionate and encouraging, Shasta Nelson teaches how to not only make friends but create deep connections and avoid 'expectation hangovers' in our friendships. I am so grateful for this book, and all the loving, connected, and lasting friendships it will create." --Christine Hassler, bestselling author of 20 Something, 20 Everything "Every woman can relate to the feeling of having plenty of Facebook 'friends' or contacts to scroll through in her phone but still longing for the intimate connections she had with childhood friends, back when her BFF was her everything. I know I can. As I read through Nelson's description of why women experience loneliness--because we lack close connections, not because we don't know enough people--I found myself wondering how she got in my head. Anyone who has admired intimate friendships in pop culture and wondered, 'Why don't I have that?' will want to pick up this book." --Rachel Bertsche, bestselling author of MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend "If you desire friends you can count on and grow with, who will support and see you, who make your life more full and fun, then you've got to read Frientimacy. Shasta Nelson has taken a bold stand to end loneliness and replace it with the deep and nourishing bonds of sisterhood we all need and crave." --Christine Arylo, bestselling author of Madly in Love with ME and Reform Your Inner Mean Girl

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Book SynopsisIn the last decade, studies have reported a drastic rise in teens who experience anxiety, panic, and an inability to cope with the pressures of daily life. As mental health challenges become less stigmatized, young people are more likely than ever before to know how to identify their feelings and ask for help. Even celebrity teen icons like Selena Gomez are "coming out" as anxiety sufferers.Zen Teen addresses this epidemic with powerful coping mechanisms and creative tools-including two fun quizzes, tons of engaging exercises and a cool playlist-designed for the teenage mind. With topics like "The Unique Genius of You" and "Rock-Star Rituals," Tanya Carroll Richardson prompts teens to get calm by engaging in mindful tasks, like identifying gurus, tapping into warrior energy, mastering meditation, practicing realistic optimism, becoming a self-awareness samurai, learning to surrender, discovering personal dharma, finding a spirit animal, expressing challenging emotions, living loving-kindness, protecting the planet, and making vision boards that embrace "the Tao of Cool."Smart and fresh, Zen Teen helps teens thrive while navigating and managing the pressures of everyday life.

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