Higher Life

Popular nutritionist Nora Gedgaudas returns with advice that may sound counterintuitive: eat fat to burn fat. In her new book, Primal Fat Burner, she explains the benefits and science behind a ketogenic diet: It switches your metabolism from running on sugars to running on healthy fats. As Gedgaudas reveals, numerous studies in recent years have refuted the previously promoted anti-saturated fat and anti-cholesterol agenda. Now, Gedgaudas explains, science shows that fat isn't a no-no but rather a yes-yes.

Heavily Meditated has everything you need to know to get hooked on meditation for good. Presented in a simple, friendly, accessible style that even the busiest of meditation-doubters can relate to, this book clearly outlines what meditation is; five fundamental meditation techniques (and which one is right for you); where, when and how to sit; how to deal with thoughts; why meditation is so damn good for you; how to measure your meditation practice; how to set goals and get hooked on meditation; and how to upgrade your practice from habit to ritual.

As a child, Patricia Missakian knew there was more to life than meets the eye. She grew up in Brazil a sensitive child with special gifts of intuition. But for years, she struggled to connect with her personal power. It wasn’t until she hit rock bottom in her early 20s that she received knowledge of the Akashic Records. She discovered that the Akashic Records hold the power to help you heal your past, embrace your present, and create the future you desire. This is how she created her signature process, Soul Matrix Method. Patricia has used the Akashic Records and the Soul Matrix Method to...

Alva Smith, her Southern family destitute after the Civil War, married into one of America’s great Gilded Age dynasties: the newly wealthy but socially shunned Vanderbilts. Alva defied convention for women of her time, asserting power within her marriage and becoming a leader in the women's suffrage movement. In A Well-Behaved Woman, Therese Anne Fowler paints a glittering world of enormous wealth contrasted against desperate poverty, of social ambition and social scorn, of friendship and betrayal, and an unforgettable story of a remarkable woman.

Did you know that over 300 million people worldwide suffer from low self-esteem, low self-confidence, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and hopelessness? But it doesn’t have to be this way. Overcoming these bad feelings is way easier than you might think. The things that we tell ourselves, about ourselves, become true. So, if we are stuck in this perpetual cycle of negative self-talk, things probably aren’t going to go so well.

In the middle of the Ozzie and Harriet 1950s, the birth control pill became available and a maverick psychoanalytic institute, the Sullivan Institute for Research in Psychoanalysis, opened its doors in New York City. Its founders wanted to start a revolution, one grounded in ideals of creative expression, sexual liberation, and freedom from societal norms, and the revolution needed to begin at home.

The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures, but they always have time for fun, too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities, and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate. These four classic stories, read by John Moffatt and Harriet Carmichael, follow the mice’s adventures throughout the year.

As heir apparent to the first global media dynasty, Lachlan Murdoch has been waiting to run his father Rupert’s empire all his life. In this riveting first biography of a little-understood but hugely influential figure, acclaimed journalist Paddy Manning asks: Can the dutiful son hang onto the empire, or will the third generation of Murdoch moguls prove the last? Drawing on unprecedented access to Lachlan Murdoch’s inner circle, Manning explores Lachlan’s upbringing, his political beliefs, and what we can expect from his time at the helm.

New York Times best-selling author Deborah Tannen is renowned for illuminating the way we communicate - and revolutionizing relationships in the process. What she did for women and men in You Just Don't Understand, and mothers and daughters in You're Wearing THAT?, she now does for sisters in a groundbreaking book that explores one of the most powerful and perplexing relationships in our lives.

After losing her home planet of Krypton and everyone she knows, Supergirl has made a new home on Earth, but she's isn't so sure that Super Hero High School is the right place for her. Wonder Woman, other new friends, and a kindly librarian make her feel welcome, but breached interdimensional portals, invading alien armies, and bad dreams shake her confidence. It's not easy being a super hero and a high school student all at once!

Gavric Restweary, the Nephilim Reborn, has vanquished a legion of Hell singlehandedly. At the end of his quest, a gleaming jewel awaits him—the Duke of Terror's Soulstone. But it was never intended as a reward. Now forced by the Heavens to bear the Soulstone himself, Gavric must find a measure of peace by taking over his mother's bakery, lest Diabolicus escape his prison and corrupt the land anew. A heavy burden for one man to bear, but doing so gives him hope that he may live to find some reprieve from his trauma.

At the age of ninety-six, Isaac Dahl sits down to write his memoir. For Isaac, an accomplished journalist and historian, finding the right words to convey events is never a problem. But this book will be different from anything he has written before. Focusing on twelve different days, each encapsulated in a chapter, Isaac hopes to distill the very essence of his life.

If you find yourself unsettled with Christianity as usual... If you find yourself longing for a deeper experience of the Christian life... Then Living by the Highest Life, the first volume of an Introduction to the Deeper Christian Life, is for you.

In "Purpose, Passion, and College," Professor Stemmle takes readers on an enlightening expedition of self-exploration and personal growth. This book transcends the boundaries of a traditional guide by offering a transformative mentorship that supports readers in pursuing a fulfilling and meaningful life. The pages of this book come alive with a rich collection of thought-provoking exercises designed to stimulate introspection and encourage readers to delve deep into their innermost wishes and aspirations. Through these exercises, readers are guided to uncover their true passions and values,...

Saddled with thousands of dollars of debt, today's college students are graduating into an uncertain job market that is leaving them financially dependent on their parents for years to come - a reality that has left moms and dads wondering: What did I pay all that money for? There Is Life After College offers students, parents, and even recent graduates the practical advice and insight they need to jump-start their careers.

The Jewish Book of Why answered fundamental questions of Jewish faith; this second volume digs deeper, addressing the complex, contemporary issues of today's society. Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch includes the attitudes of Jewish legal scholars toward such far-reaching topics as artificial insemination, birth control, and intermarriage, while expanding on answers included in the first volume.

Benjamin Franklin: Cultural Protestant follows Franklin's remarkable career through the lens of the trends and innovations that the Protestant Reformation started (both directly and indirectly) almost two centuries earlier. His work as a printer, civic reformer, institution builder, scientist, inventor, writer, self-help dispenser, politician, and statesmen was deeply rooted in the culture and outlook that Protestantism nurtured.

Meandering out of teenage encounters into young adulthood beginnings had been a struggle—searching for answers after connecting with the past. It had been a measly two years since reconnecting with my birth mom, who I call Mami (sounds like “Mommy”). Time with Mami had been spent sharing memories of my childhood, from which she would complete my stories, which were memories—both good and traumatic. Mami then would take me to the locations where my recollections had occurred.

Bruce Goldfarb spent ten years with Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where every sudden or unattended death in the state is scrutinized. Touching on numerous scandals, including Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd and the tragic killing in police custody of Freddie Gray, Goldfarb pulls back the curtain on a pioneer institution in crisis.

What do you do when everyone around you is embracing parenthood or focused on their careers, and you're not sure either path is right for you? Lisa Jansen decided to find out. At 33, Lisa had everything she ever wanted; A successful career in marketing, amazing friends, and the great outdoors of New Zealand as her playground. She was happy. Until one day, doubts started creeping in, and Lisa found herself at a crossroads. Unsure about whether she wants to embrace a career-focused life or follow in her friends' footsteps and start a family, she began to wonder what else there is. Desperate ...