-Titulo Original : I Have A Dream Writings And Speeches That Changed The World, Special 75th Anniversary Edition (martin Luther King, Jr., Born January 15, 1929)-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: His life informed us, his dreams sustain us yet.*On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial looking out over thousands of troubled Americans who had gathered in the name of civil rights and uttered his now famous words, I have a dream . . . It was a speech that changed the course of history.This fortieth-anniversary edition honors Martin Luther King Jr.s courageous dream and his immeasurable contribution by presenting his most memorable words in a concise and convenient edition. As Coretta Scott King says in her foreword, This collection includes many of what I consider to be my husbands most important writings and orations. In addition to the famed keynote address of the 1963 march on Washington, the renowned civil rights leaders most influential words included here are the Letter from a Birmingham Jail, the essay Pilgrimage to Nonviolence, and his last sermon, I See the Promised Land, preached the day before he was assassinated.Editor James M. Washington arranged the selections chronologically, providing headnotes for each selection that give a running history of the civil rights movement and related events. In his introduction, Washington assesses Kings times and significance.*From the citation of the posthumous award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., July 4, 1977 From the Back Cover His life informed us, his dreams sustain us yet.*On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial looking out over thousands of troubled Americans who had gathered in the name of civil rights and uttered his now famous words, I have a dream . . . It was a speech that changed the course of history.This fortieth-anniversary edition honors Martin Luther King Jr.s courageous dream and his immeasurable contribution by presenting his most memorable words in a concise and convenient edition. As Coretta Scott King says in her foreword, This collection includes many of what I consider to be my husbands most important writings and orations. In addition to the famed keynote address of the 1963 march on Washington, the renowned civil rights leaders most influential words included here are the Letter from a Birmingham Jail, the essay Pilgrimage to Nonviolence, and his last sermon, I See the Promised Land, preached the day before he was assassinated.Editor James M. Washington arranged the selections chronologically, providing headnotes for each selection that give a running history of the civil rights movement and related events. In his introduction, Washington assesses Kings times and significance.*From the citation of the posthumous award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., July 4, 1977 About the Author Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), civil rights leader, advocate of worldwide social justice, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, inspired and sustained the struggle for freedom, nonviolence, and interracial unity. His words and deeds continue to shape the lives and destinies of millions...

-Titulo Original : Slow Dancing With A Stranger Lost And Found In The Age Of Alzheimers-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and leading Alzheimer’s advocate Meryl Comer’s Slow Dancing With a Stranger is a profoundly personal, unflinching account of her husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease that serves as a much-needed wake-up call to better understand and address a progressive and deadly affliction.When Meryl Comer’s husband Harvey Gralnick was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease in 1996, she watched as the man who headed hematology and oncology research at the National Institutes of Health started to misplace important documents and forget clinical details that had once been cataloged encyclopedically in his mind. With harrowing honesty, she brings readers face to face with this devastating condition and its effects on its victims and those who care for them. Detailing the daily realities and overwhelming responsibilities of caregiving, Comer sheds intensive light on this national health crisis, using her personal experiences-the mistakes and the breakthroughs-to put a face to a misunderstood disease, while revealing the facts everyone needs to know.Pragmatic and relentless, Meryl has dedicated herself to fighting Alzheimer’s and raising public awareness. “Nothing I do is really about me; it’s all about making sure no one ends up like me,” she writes. Deeply personal and illuminating, Slow Dancing With a Stranger offers insight and guidance for navigating Alzheimer’s challenges. It is also an urgent call to action for intensive research and a warning that we must prepare for the future, instead of being controlled by a disease and a healthcare system unable to fight it. Review “Riveting and necessary.” - New York Times“An unflinching and intimate account...conveys a sense of passion and even frustration with a society that [Comer] believes has been slow to acknowledge the spread of Alzheimer’s disease or make adequate provisions to tend to its caregivers.” - Washington PostAlzheimer’s disease is a slow killer of the health and spirit of the caregiver- the secondary victim. Comer’s pain is contained in elegant writing and channeled into a worthy purpose. This book is a call to action as haunting and urgent as Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring. - Gail Sheehy, author of Passages in Caregiving and DARING: My Passages“In an unvarnished account of caring for a husband with dementia, Meryl Comer lays out the struggles and gallantry of a devoted and remarkable caregiver.” - Peter V. Rabins, M.D., MPH, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, author of The 36-Hour Day“No silver linings, no phony homages to ‘spiritual growth.’ Meryl Comer writes the unvarnished reality of being exposed as a wife, daughter, caregiver, and potential Alzheimer’s victim herself. Admire her bravery and honesty and applaud her for taking away some of the loneliness of the long distance caregiver.” - Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize winning, nationally syndicated columnist and author of Turning Points to Value Judgments and Paper Trail: Common Sense in Uncommon Times“Slow Dancing With a Stranger is a remarkable and moving story that will change the way our generation thinks about how we deal with aging and caring for those we love. An amazing journey of caring, love, and resilience.” - Tom Rath, bestselling author of StrengthsFinder 2.0, How Full Is Your Bucket?, Strengths Based Leadership, and Eat Move SleepThis story is real. Meryl and Harvey are real. I don’t know what it’s going to take to wake the public up to this emerging catastrophe, but I suspect that emotional honesty is a key ingredient. Thank you, Meryl Comer, for telling it exactly like it is. - David Shenk, author of The Forgetting and creator of the Living with Alzheimers Film Project“Meryl Comer in Slow Dancing with a Stranger unveils Alzheimer’s Disease in a remarkable and vulnerable way. Her personal story provides knowledge, inspiration and hope to us all. Her heroism jumps out from the ...

-Titulo Original : Muhammad A Prophet For Our Time-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: Review Karen Armstrong’s sympathetic profile paints a portrait of a very human prophet (Wall Street Journal)A good glimpse of how the vast majority of the world’s Muslims understand their prophet. (New York Times)Respectful, knowledgeable, and, above all, readable. It succeeds because [Armstrong] brings Muhammad to life as a fully rounded human being. (The Economist) The Man Who Inspired the Worlds Fastest-Growing Religion Muhammad presents a fascinating portrait of the founder of a religion that continues to change the course of world history. Muhammads story is more relevant than ever because it offers crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingly radicalized Islam. Countering those who dismiss Islam as fanatical and violent, Armstrong offers a clear, accessible, and balanced portrait of the central figure of one of the worlds great religions. About the Author Karen Armstrong, author, scholar, and journalist, is among the worlds foremost commentators on religious history and culture. Her books include the bestselling A History of God and The Battle for God, as well as Buddha and Islam: A Short History...

-Titulo Original : 37 Seconds Dying Revealed Heavens Help--a Mothers Journey-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: Like Proof of Heaven and To Heaven and Back, a medical drama with heavenly implications in which a woman receives premonitions of her death that come true, and her discovery of the heavenly help available to all of us.When she was pregnant with her second child, Stephanie Arnold had a sudden and overwhelming premonition that she would die during the delivery. Though she tried to tell the medical team and her family what was going to happen, neither the doctors nor her loved ones gave her warnings credence. Finding no physical indications that anything was wrong, they attributed her foreboding to hormones and anxiety.One member of the medical team did take her concerns seriously enough, and made the fateful decision to order extra units of blood “just in case.” Then, during the delivery, Stephanie suffered a rare Amniotic Fluid Embolism. She went into cardiac arrest and flat-lined for 37 seconds. She died. Using the supplementary blood, the medical team revived her, and she remained unconscious for more than six days.After months of recovery, Stephanie began to remember details of her experience, details she knew because she had witnessed the entire dramatic event, including her death, from outside her body-beside other spirits that were with her. In this remarkable true story, Stephanie recounts her harrowing journey and shares her surprising spiritual discoveries: we are not alone and have more loving help than we can imagine surrounding us. Review “Stephanie Arnold’s journalistic instincts made this remarkable happening a compelling reading experience.” - Dennis Swanson, President of Station Operations at Fox Television“Engaging, riveting, terrifying, inspiring, enlightening...this book isn’t just for the believer, this book is for the curious and the cynical...No matter who you are, the story of what happened to this woman when she died for ‘37 seconds’ will make you rethink how we all should live.” - Maureen Maher, CBS News correspondent/48 Hours“Arnold’s amazing, enthralling, and revealing story of how her clairvoyant visions anticipated and ultimately brought her back from the clutches of death could redefine the way clergy, physicians, and scientists think about dying…Nay Sayers and believers alike must take note of what really happens during those 37 seconds of death.” - Dr. Rachael Ross, co-host of The Doctors“I found myself wanting to read page after page without a break. There are so many thoughts I had and have - thoughts about western medicine, thoughts about life, thoughts about afterlife, thoughts about speaking out, thoughts about intuition.” - Debra Wong Yang, Former Judge and US Attorney“A remarkable story of strength and love, Arnold’s simple, direct prose reaches deep into your heart. This is a beautiful story of spirit about how life is to be cherished and how love is to be honored. I’m looking forward to the movie!” - Diane Alexander, Producer, The Second City“A vivid account of Arnold’s clinical death--a death she foresaw--following the birth of her son. If you’re skeptical of such things, Arnold’s reporting on her own story will make you a believer. You won’t want to put it down. - Bethany McLean, Vanity Fair contributing editor and New York Times bestselling author“Not everyone with a great story to tell is also a great writer. Fortunately for us Arnold is the whole package; a truly gifted writer who gives us the gift of her heartfelt and life-changing story. Life and death, love and caring come together in this must-read remembrance.” - James Rickards, author of The Death of Money“A phenomenal read. This novel is for anyone who needs to be reminded that your own intuition is a perfectly good explanation for any of your thoughts, perceptions, or beliefs. It’s your inner wisdom designed to guide you through life and protect you.” - Briana Williams, MamaGlow “Wow! Riveting. Stephanie Arnold takes all her readers--even the hyper-logical--on her journey along the most...

-Titulo Original : Sometimes Brilliant The Impossible Adventure Of A Spiritual Seeker And Visionary Physician Who Helped Conquer The Worst Disease In History-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: When a powerful mystic steps on the hand of a radical young hippie doctor from Detroit, it changes lives and the world. Sometimes Brilliant is the adventures of a philosopher, mystic, hippie, doctor, groundbreaking tech innovator, and key player in the eradication of one of the worst pandemics in human history. His story, of what happens when love, compassion and determination meet the right circumstances to effect positive change, is the kind that keeps hope and the sense of possibility alive.After sitting at the feet of Martin Luther King at the University of Michigan in 1963, Larry Brilliant was swept up into the civil rights movement, marching and protesting across America and Europe. As a radical young doctor he followed the hippie trail from London over the Khyber Pass with his wife Girija, Wavy Gravy and the Hog Farm commune to India. There, he found himself in a Himalayan ashram wondering whether he had stumbled into a cult. Instead, one of India’s greatest spiritual teachers, Neem Karoli Baba, opened Larry’s heart and told him his destiny was to work for the World Health Organization to help eradicate killer smallpox. He would never have believed he would become a key player in eliminating a 10,000-year-old disease that killed more than half a billion people in the 20th century alone.Brilliant’s unlikely trajectory, chronicled in Sometimes Brilliant, has brought him into close proximity with political leaders, spiritual masters, cultural heroes, and titans of technology around the world-from the Grateful Dead to Mikhail Gorbachev, from Ram Dass, the Dalai Lama, Lama Govinda, and Karmapa to Steve Jobs and the founders of Google, Salesforce, , Microsoft and eBay and Presidents Carter, Clinton, Bush and Obama. Anchored by the engrossing account of the heroic efforts of the extraordinary people involved in smallpox eradication in India, this is a riveting and fascinating epidemiological adventure, an honest reckoning of an entire generation, and a deeply moving spiritual memoir. It is a testament to faith, love, service, and what it means to engage with life’s most important questions in pursuit of a better, more brilliant existence. Review “Sometimes Brilliant is more than just a piece of medical history. Larry Brilliant tells an inspiring and compelling story of a truly global effort that crossed boundaries, defied political ideologies and serves to this day as a case study on the amazing power of collaboration.” - Sir Richard Branson“In an age of global crisis, Sometimes Brilliant is a beacon of hope. An improbable and engaging account of how the world came together to eradicate one of the most deadly diseases in our history. A must read for those dedicated to create necessary and lasting change.” - Judith Rodin, President, The Rockefeller Foundation“Fabulous! A wildly inspiring, wondrous, improbable, heartbreaking, and triumphant tale. Makes you want to do beautiful courageous things.” - Jack Kornfield, founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center and author of A Path with Heart“One of the best books I’ve ever read, period. An extraordinary adventure, scientific odyssey, and spiritual journey of the highest orders. Beautifully written and deeply inspiring; a klieg light in the darkness. Brilliant in every way!” - Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF, author, The Spectrum and Dr. Dean Ornishs Program for Reversing Heart Disease“Sometimes Brilliant is a candid assessment of a tumultuous time and an insider’s account of what can be achieved through the sheer force of a shared vision.” - Sheryl Sandberg, COO of and bestselling author of Lean In“Larry Brilliant has been an incredible inspiration to me, as a spiritual advisor, teacher and friend. His life story is nothing short of remarkable and this book will serve as an enduring inspiration for many generations to come.” - Marc Benioff, Charima...

-Titulo Original : Inside Scientology The Story Of Americas Most Secretive Religion-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: Based on five years of research, access to confidential documents, and extensive interviews with current and former Scientologists, Janet Reitman sheds some long-awaited light on the ever-elusive religion of the Church of Scientology. Scientology, created in 1954 by pulp science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, claims to be the world’s fastest growing religion, with millions of members and huge financial holdings. Celebrity believers keep its profile high. Teams of volunteer ministers offer aid at disaster sites like Haiti and the World Trade Center. But Scientology is also a very closed faith, harassing journalists and others through litigation and intimidation, even infiltrating high levels of the government to further its goals. Its attacks on psychiatry and its requirement that believers pay as much as tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for salvation have drawn scrutiny and skepticism. Ex-members use the internet to share stories of harassment and abuse. Reitman offers the first full journalistic history of the Church of Scientology in an even-handed account that establishes the truth about the controversial religion. She traces Scientology’s development from the birth of Dianetics to today, following its metamorphosis from a pseudoscientific self-help group to a global spiritual corporation with profound control over its followers and ex-followers. This is a defining book about a little-known world. Review A New York Times Notable Book [A] meticulously compiled expose, culled from hundreds of interviews with active Scientologists and defectors alike. [Reitmans] revelations - including abuse allegations against church leader David Miscavige and details about the organizations aggressive courtship of Tom Cruise - come with impressive backup. - Entertainment Weekly A serious, painstaking investigation of the organizations unique structure and bare-knucled business acumen. - GQ In a new book, Inside Scientology: The Story of Americas Most Secret Religion, author Janet Reitman tell the fascinating history of the mysterious organization and its members. - Time The most complete picture of Scientology so far. -Garry Wills, New York Times Book Review Reitmans book delivers all it promises, and it promises a lot… [Reitman] has put together the most masterfully written, narratively rewarding, and thorough yarn about L. Ron Hubbard, David Miscavige, and Scientology and its strange past, present, and possible future….In Inside Scientology, we have a thorough, brave journalist backed by a major publisher, and soon what no doubt will be a major publicity push: Reitmans book should soon become Scientologys biggest headache in years. - Village Voice This book is fearless - Wall Street Journal [A] meaty, engaging new book -Slate [A] meticulously researched history and revealing expose, a frightening portrait of a religion that many find not just controversial, but dangerous…Throughout the book, the author displays consummate journalistic skills. Her accumulation of evidence is particularly impressive and gives rise to one of the more memorable works of investigative nonfiction in recent years.- Boston Globe A well-researched and compelling read - Los Angeles Times [A] richly narrative history of the organization… The book is convincing and compelling. It will be interesting to see how the Scientology leadership responds. - St Louis Post Dispatch So most journalistic accounts of Scientology fall into two categories: ax-grinding expose or fawning apologism. Fortunately Janet Reitman finds a third way in her authoritative, absorbing Inside Scientology: nuanced reporting that lets the facts speak for themselves...Inside Scientology will remain a thoughtful, fair-minded record of its tumultuous first generation. - San Francisco Chronicle Inside Scientology is a masterful piece of reporting....a compelling introduction to America’s most secretive religion, ...

-Titulo Original : A Year With Thomas Merton Daily Meditations From His Journals-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: A 365 daily with inspirational and provocative selections from the journals of Thomas Merton combined with drawings and photographs by Merton.This volume of daily inspiration from Thomas Merton draws from Mertons journals and papers to present, each day, a seasonally appropriate and thought-provoking insight or observation.Each month will begin with one of Mertons delightful pen-and-ink drawings or one of his elegant black-and-white photographs. About the Author Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual writers of modern times. He was a Trappist monk, writer, and peace and civil rights activist. His bestselling books include The Seven-Storey Mountain, New Seeds of Contemplation, and Mystics and Zen Masters...

-Titulo Original : Dakota A Spiritual Geography-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: “A deeply spiritual, deeply moving book” about life on the Great Plains, by the New York Times-bestselling author of The Cloister Walk (The New York Times Book Review).Kathleen Norris invites readers to experience rich moments of prayer and presence in Dakota, a timeless tribute to a place in the American landscape that is at once desolate and sublime, harsh and forgiving, steeped in history and myth. In thoughtful, discerning prose, she explores how we come to inhabit the world we see, and how that world also inhabits us. Her voice is a steady assurance that we can, and do, chart our spiritual geography wherever we go. Review Deeply moving. The New York Times - About the Author Kathleen Norris is the author of two books of poetry, Falling Off (1971) and The Middle of the World (1981) and has received awards from the Guggenheim and Bush foundations. She lives in Lemmon, South Dakota, with her husband. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. PREFACEDakota is everywhere, at least in diaspora. In January of 1993, when I first began traveling across the country to talk about Dakota, a woman from a San Francisco suburb told me that her mother had graduated from Lemmon High School in the 1950s. In New York City, a man showed me a photograph of the old Lemmon railroad station taken not long after it was built. His great-grandfather had helped lay the track to Lemmon in 1907, when the town was founded, and stayed for more than ten years.In Minneapolis, a woman said that in the late 1960s her grandparents had lost their farm to the Oahe Dam. It killed them, she added solemnly. It took the spirit right out of them. In Chicago, a Lakota man asked me if I knew anything about the Catholic boarding school his father had attended. In Portland, a woman said she hoped the book would inspire her mother to talk about her upbringing on a homestead ranch near Kadoka. She doesnt think her story has any value, the woman explained, and much of it is so painful she doesnt want to revisit it. But I need to know about my familys past. In Seattle, a show of hands revealed that nearly half my audience had roots in the Dakotas.These people and their stories point to a dilemma: the Dakotas are a place people are from, a place that has suffered a steady outmigration for the better part of a hundred years. What does this do to those of us who remain? Although I explored that question in Dakota, I dont pretend to have any answers. I did discover that many former Dakotans felt that my book reaffirms their sense of being glad to have escaped, while others found, especially in the descriptions of the Plains physical beauty, a reminder of the place they were forced to leave for economic reasons, but dream of returning to one day.And Ive received letters from people who feel that Ive somehow described their own small town. A high school English teacher in New Jersey reported that what Id said about gossip, provincialism, and fear of change captured the atmosphere at her school. I got similar letters from university professors and corporate executives. I was stunned by the variety of people the book had touched. A Mexican American priest wrote to say that Dakota had helped him to understand the older generation in his Los Angeles parish, mostly German Americans who had fled during the economic depression that first hit the Dakotas in the 1920s and intensified in the 1930s. The Methodist bishop in Fargo began giving copies of the book to all new clergy coming into North Dakota. Several people wrote to ask why I didnt write more about the Indian population of the Dakotas. I felt that many fine Indian writers -Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Louise Erdrich, Adrian Louis, Susan Power, David Seals -were already doing that, and I needed to describe the Dakotas of my own experience. I wanted the book to be a portrait of a place, the kind of small Dakota town that has had little written abou...

-Titulo Original : Sitting Pretty The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: A memoir-in-essays from disability advocate and creator of the account @sitting_pretty Rebekah Taussig, processing a lifetime of memories to paint a beautiful, nuanced portrait of a body that looks and moves differently than most.Growing up as a paralyzed girl during the 90s and early 2000s, Rebekah Taussig only saw disability depicted as something monstrous (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), inspirational (Helen Keller), or angelic (Forrest Gump). None of this felt right; and as she got older, she longed for more stories that allowed disability to be complex and ordinary, uncomfortable and fine, painful and fulfilling.Writing about the rhythms and textures of what it means to live in a body that doesn’t fit, Rebekah reflects on everything from the complications of kindness and charity, living both independently and dependently, experiencing intimacy, and how the pervasiveness of ableism in our everyday media directly translates to everyday life.Disability affects all of us, directly or indirectly, at one point or another. By exploring this truth in poignant and lyrical essays, Taussig illustrates the need for more stories and more voices to understand the diversity of humanity. Sitting Pretty challenges us as a society to be patient and vigilant, practical and imaginative, kind and relentless, as we set to work to write an entirely different story. Review Rebekah writes in a way that is somehow both world-shakingly profound and beautifully intimate. Her voice is unforgettable in its power to make you feel, question, learn, and grow. There arent words for how much the world needs this book. - Megan Jayne Crabbe, bestselling author of Body Positive Power “A disability advocate debuts with a collection offering potent rejoinders to ableism…..A fierce and fabulous revision to entrenched ableist scripts.” - Kirkus Reviews [Starred Review]Sitting Pretty is the book I needed years ago as I grappled with my sense of self and my identity as a disabled woman. I put it down while reading only long enough to collect myself each time waves of emotion crashed over me. Rebekahs spunky, self-aware wit, combined with education that never feels didactic, make this book a worthwhile and rewarding read. - Emily Ladau, writer, speaker, and disability rights activistRebekah Taussigs writing is a gift that keeps giving. Her voice is honest, vulnerable and welcoming...It was a joy to read and listen to Rebekahs words. This beautiful book helped me ask questions, open my heart, and remind me to look more closely at the world around me and what small part we can all have in making it a better, more accessible one. - Grace Bonney, founder of Design*Sponge and author of In the Company of WomenA compelling personal book whose confidential voice leads the reader into the author’s vividly lived world of disability. Smart and funny, [Sitting Pretty] does double duty revealing not only the intimate life of a disabled woman but the flaws of the world around her that seeks to repress and contain her. - Lennard J. Davis, Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and author of Enforcing Normalcy and My Sense of Silence: Memoirs of a Childhood with Deafness “An invaluable, eye-opening look at disability from a firsthand perspective.” - Booklist“Her smart and witty observations about living with disabilities will be enlightening and eye-opening for readers.” - Publishers Weekly“Reflecting on her journey toward disability advocacy, Rebekah Taussigs memoir in essays will make you rethink everything youve previously believed about disabled people and their lives. Reflecting on Taussigs personal experiences, and on disability representation more broadly, Sitting Pretty is a rare book from a powerful, new voice.” - BustleA groundbreaking and candid memoir - Shelf Awareness“Taussig’s narrative style is highly conversational, making it feel like one is chatting with a lifelong friend. He...

-Titulo Original : My Spiritual Journey-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: In this elegant self-portrait, the world’s most outspoken and influential spiritual leader recounts his epic and engaging life story. The Dalai Lama’s most accessible and intimate book, My Spiritual Journey is an excellent introduction to the larger-than-life leader of Tibetan Buddhism-perfect for anyone curious about Eastern religion, invested in the Free Tibet movement, or simply seeking a richer spiritual life. The Dalai Lama’s riveting, deeply insightful meditations on life will resonate strongly with readers of Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh, or the His Holiness’s own The Art of Happiness and Ethics for the New Millennium. Review “Readers both well versed in and new to the Dalai Lama’s teachings will make invaluable discoveries as the Dalai Lama emphasizes our common humanity, our interdependence, and the need for us to ‘cultivate a greater sense of universal responsibility.’” - Booklist“This gathering of insights on a variety of topics should ...please the Dalai Lama’s English-speaking adherents.” - Library Journal“An important record of the mind and heart of one of the great figures of our times.” - New Age Retailer“In his moving new memoir, My Spiritual Journey,… the Dalai Lama’s immense hope and good humor shine throughout.” - Organic Spa Magazine“An intriguing portrait of the Tibetan spiritual leader.” - Los Angeles Times“’Spirituality’” may be the most nebulous word in the English language, but My Spiritual Journey provides a definition that both devotee and atheist might approve: ‘the full blossoming of human values that is essential for the good of all.’” - The Washington Post“When a spiritual leader banned from a small Asian nation galvanizes a worldwide following, attention must be paid. Reading My Spiritual Journey is an alternately inspiring, fascinating, frustrating, and hopeful way to do just that.” - AARP The Magazine From the Back Cover In His Own WordsThe Compelling Personal Story of the Spiritual Life of the Dalai Lama About the Author His Holiness the Fourteenth DALAI LAMA, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and of Tibetan Buddhism. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. He is the author of, among many other books, the international bestseller An Appeal to the World and the New York Times bestseller The Book of Joy, which he coauthored with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He lives in exile in Dharamsala, India.Sofia Stril-Rever has coauthored four books with the Dalai Lama (including his My Spiritual Autobiography, translated in some twenty languages). With lawyers of the Paris Bar, international climate experts and renowned scientists, she has initiated the Better We Better World training program ( betterwebetterworld.org) to tackle environmental and societal challenges with the practices of compassion and universal responsibility, promoted by the Dalai Lama as keys to human survival in the twenty-first century...

-Titulo Original : Instant Mom-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: In Instant Mom, Nia Vardalos, writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, tells her hilarious and poignant road-to-parenting story that eventually leads to her daughter and prompts her to become a major advocate for adoption. Moments after Nia Vardalos finds out she has been nominated for an Oscar for the screenplay for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, she is alone and en route to a fertility clinic, trying yet again for a chance at motherhood. Vardalos chronicles her attempts to have a baby, and how she tries everything-from drinking jugs of green mud tea, to acupuncture, to working with two surrogates. Finally, she and her husband, actor Ian Gomez, decide to try adoption and discover a free service: Foster Family Agencies. Then one day, the social workers match her with an almost-three-year-old girl, who she knows, instantly, is her daughter. With her signature wit and candor, Nia Vardalos reveals what really came next-the truth of how she and her husband transitioned a preschooler into their home. Vardalos opens up about the bawling-tears and belly-laughter that all make up what it means to be...a parent. Review “Laugh-out-loud and painful-in-the-shins.…The author holds nothing back as she chronicles the years leading up to the adoption.” - Kirkus“I expected to laugh. I didn’t expect to cry. And I certainly didn’t expect to laugh and cry on the same page. Instant Mom is for anyone whose life plan didn’t follow the path they anticipated, and shows us that unexpected obstacles can lead to beautiful rewards.” - Rachel Dratch, author of Girl Walks Into a Bar“Funny, smart,and full of grounded wisdom that shines much-needed light on adoption I couldn’t stop reading this hilarious and gripping rollercoaster of a story. Nia is an authentic, rocking female role model in so many ways...and being an instant mom is just one of them.” - JewelAn instant classic. Refreshingly candid for all parents-plus anyone considering adoption. (I was adopted!) We know Nia is many things: writer, actress, director, musical theater lover! Here, though, you learn she is a mom first. Pure, beautiful honesty.” - Kristin Chenoweth“Readers can feel the tension between desire to share her joy and good fortune and wish to maintain her child’s privacy. Vardalos offers candor, humor, and poignancy in her account of adoption and parenthood as she pokes fun at parenting memoirs but delivers on emotional impact.” - Booklist“If you have ever considered bringing a child who isn’t an infant into your family, it’s the book you’ll want to read. And if you just enjoy a good, honest memoir, it’s the book for you, too.” - New York Times’ Motherlode Blog From the Back Cover Instant Mom is a hilarious and touching memoir, chronicling how Nia Vardalos broke into the film industry, had dinner with the Queen of England, and then, impossibly, found her daughter when she was almost three years old. Even before she was filming My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Vardalos firmly believed she was supposed to be a mother. But as time went by, she realized that modern medicine and Mother Nature had her in a headlock. Suddenly, she made a choice that shocked friends, family, and even herself: with only fourteen hours notice, she adopted a preschooler. Vardalos is refreshingly candid about what happened next. She wittily explores challenges all new parents face, plus includes a comprehensive how-to-adopt section. Ultimately, Nia Vardalos realizes that some families are created in different ways, but are still, in every way, a family. About the Author Nia Vardalos is the Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated writer and actress of such films as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Connie and Carla, My Life in Ruins, and I Hate Valentines Day, and co-writer with Tom Hanks of Larry Crowne. She lives in Los Angeles with her family, and donates Instant Mom proceeds to adoption charities...

-Titulo Original : The Cube Keep The Secret-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: About the Author Annie Gottlieb is a freelance writer specializing in psychology. She has contributed to many publications, including Mirabella, McCalls, and the New York Times Book Review and Op-Ed page. She is the author of Do You Believe In Magic?:Bringing the Sixties Back Home and coauthor of Wishcraft:How to Get What You Really Want. Spread the word . . . but keep the secret!The Cube is an imagination game-and more-that holds a secret you are dared not to reveal. Last seen making the rounds in the coffeehouses of Eastern Europe, the Cube is rumored to be of ancient Sufi origin, but no one really knows for certain. This mystery game just seems to reappear when and where it is needed. Now it is here! Inside these pages, the game is revealed along with intriguing stories of others who have played the Cube-including such celebrities as Gloria Steinem, Willem Dafoe, Erica Jong, and Judy Collins.So dont be square . . . Get Cubed...

-Titulo Original : Witness Lessons From Elie Wiesels Classroom-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: In the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie, a devoted student and friend of Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel invites readers to witness one of the worlds greatest thinkers in his own classroom in this instructive and deeply moving read, a National Jewish Book Award-winner. The world remembers Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) as a Nobel laureate, activist, and author of more than forty books, including Oprah’s Book Club selection Night. Ariel Burger met Wiesel when he was a teenage student, eager to learn Wiesels life lessons. Witness chronicles the intimate conversations between these two men as Burger sought Wiesels counsel on matters of intellect, faith, and survival while navigating his own personal journey from boyhood to manhood, from student and assistant to rabbi and teacher. In this thought-provoking account, Burger brings the spirit of Wiesel’s classroom to life, where the art of storytelling and the act of listening conspire to make witnesses of us all as it does for readers of this inspiring book as well. Review Winner of the National Jewish Book Award-Biography An Indie Next List Pick A Publishers Lunch Buzz Book A beautiful, deeply moving memoir...[a] complex, multilayered book...Burger’s honest depiction of doubt - both Wiesel’s and his own - is a great strength of this memoir, and its constant concern with the limited power of the individual is timeless. While Wiesel privately worried about the power of one person’s words in the face of hatred, this book of questions and memories makes a case for the power of teaching, and for words as perhaps the ultimate teachers of how to live. -Chicago Tribune Burger transports the reader to those salons of learning on the Charles River, where Wiesels students over the years ranged from the granddaughter of a Nazi SS officer to a Korean minister in training...Unlike the best-selling Tuesdays with Morrie - which highlighted author Mitch Alboms relationship with another Boston-area professor - Burgers book has a protagonist who was already world-famous. Witness does have a Wednesdays-with-Wiesel feel. Burger intersperses bits of his own life and background as he shares an albums worth of snapshots from Wiesels time at BU. Burgers tone and execution are exactly what his title promises - and in keeping with the way Wiesel lived his life. -USA Today, New book shares Elie Wiesels powerful classroom lessons from the Holocaust Any reader of Witness can now become another student of Wiesel’s, and another witness, as it is clear that Ariel Burger has become a teacher with its publication. -Tablet Magazine Inspiring and substantive...Amid all the Wiesel wisdom, Burger interweaves bits of his own autobiography, including his childhood and an account of the years he spent in Israel before his doctoral studies. Neither irrelevant nor self-indulgent, these strolls into memoir help establish Burger as a trustworthy and likable guide, a fellow learner who has invited us to sit next to him as we absorb hard-won knowledge about the shape of a good life from a sage. An insightful and winsome love letter-and, for newcomers to Wiesel, a good introduction. -Kirkus Reviews Current, former, and future educators will love the glimpses into Wiesel’s practices, such as the way he guided discussions on difficult but important topics-the tensions between faith and doubt, the relationship between rebellion and madness, and effective strategies for activism-and the personal attention he lavished on students...Burger’s love for Wiesel, both professional and personal, shines through, and the reader will walk away with renewed admiration for this remarkable scholar, writer, survivor, and teacher. -Publishers Weekly A student of Wiesels, Burger recounts how Wiesel lit his mind on fire. He later became Wiesels teaching assistant and colleague, and this book parts the curtain on Wiesels stimulating and lively classes...

-Titulo Original : No Surrender A Father, A Son, And An Extraordinary Act Of Heroism That Continues To Live On Today-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: In the tradition of #1 New York Times bestsellers like Unbroken, Boys on the Boat, and Band of Brothers, No Surrender is an unforgettable story of a father’s extraordinary acts of valor in World War II and a son’s thrilling journey to discover them?an epic narrative of bravery, compassion, and faith.Like most members of the Greatest Generation, Roddie Edmonds, a humble American soldier from East Tennessee, rarely spoke about his experiences during World War II. Not even his son Chris knew the full details of Roddie’s capture at the Battle of the Bulge or his captivity at Stalag IXA, a Nazi POW camp. But when Chris’s daughter was assigned a family history project, Chris reread Roddie’s wartime diaries, which set in motion a series of life-changing events.Called to learn his father’s story with a renewed sense of passion and purpose, Chris embarked on a years-long journey, interviewing surviving POWs under Roddie’s command, and retracing his father’s footsteps, from Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where a boyish Roddie transformed into a seasoned leader of men, to the patch of grass near Ziegenhain, Germany, where he stared evil in the eye and dared a Nazi to shoot.Along with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Century, Chris Edmonds takes us to the front lines of this inspiring multigenerational story, revealing in gripping, novelistic detail Roddie’s previously untold heroism-and the lasting effects his bravery had on the lives of thousands, then and now. “What’s most remarkable about my journey to discover what my father did in the Second World War,” Chris writes, was “the realization that any one of us has the untapped potential to do something incredibly courageous. . . . We all have the potential to change the world simply by standing up for what’s right.”A shining example of the transformative and redemptive power of moral courage, No Surrender is a celebration of faith, family, and service-the very characteristics that define us today. Review “There’s perhaps no greater untold story to come out of World War II. It’s a heck of a father-son story, but it’s also a tale of the power of one man to do something selfless that forever changes a life.” - Newsweek“After his father’s death, Chris Edmonds journeyed across the US and to Germany to discover his father’s heroic past. No Surrender is a quintessential American story of bravery, compassion, and righteousness told by an admiring son.” - James Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers“Roddie Edmonds is a hero for our age-or any age. His story of principled defiance in the face of evil is an inspiration and a challenge. In No Surrender, Chris Edmonds and Douglas Century have given us the one righteous man whose goodness spares us all.” - Mitchell Zuckoff, New York Times bestselling author of Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11“A fascinating war story... a you-are-there portrait of the horrors of war and the incredible effect one selfless person can have on hundreds.” - Kirkus Reviews“In this page-turning memoir, Edmonds and Century chronicle the WWII experiences of Edmond’s late father, Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds…[and] have skillfully transformed war records, interviews, and archival data into a dramatic account…More than a story of brothers in arms, this work is a son’s labor of love.” - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) About the Author Chris Edmonds is senior pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Maryville, Tennessee, and chief executive officer of Roddie’s Code, LLC, and The Roddie Edmonds Foundation, organizations committed to extending the legacy and leadership of Master Sergeant Edmonds to future generations. He also teaches Leadership Development to military leaders at the University of Alabama at Huntsville. He earned his bachelors degree in business at the University of Tennessee and, later, a masters degree in religion at Liberty Theological Seminary. He lives in Maryville, Tennesse...

-Titulo Original : The Green Collar Economy How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: “Steadily-by redefining green-Jones is making sure that our planet and our people will not just survive but also thrive in a clean-energy economy.”-Leonardo DiCaprioA New York Times bestseller, The Green Collar Economy by award-winning human rights activist and environmental leader Van Jones delivers a much-needed economic and environmental solution to today’s two most critical problems. With a revised introduction and new afterword by the author-a man who counsels President Barack Obama on environmental policy-The Green Collar Economy and Jones have been highly praised by a multitude of leaders and legislators, including Al Gore, Senator Tom Daschle, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Van Jones was named one of “The World’s 100 Most Influential People of 2009”by Time magazine, and with The Green Collar Economy he offers a wise, necessary, and eminently achievable plan for saving the earth and rescuing working class Americans. Review “[Jones] new book -- which details how an ambitious public spending program on energy efficiency and renewable energy can stimulate the economy and create good jobs for the poor and unemployed -- couldn’t have landed at a better time.” - Washington Post“This book illustrates the link between the struggle to restore the environment and the need to revive the US economy. Van Jones demonstrates conclusively that the best solutions for the survivability of our planet are also the best solutions for everyday Americans.” - Al Gore“Van Jones has a unique ability to inspire people of all colors, classes and generations to uplift vulnerable people, while protecting our vulnerable planet. His sparkling intelligence, powerful vision and deep empathy are all on full display in The Green-Collar Economy.” - Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives“The baton is passed to climate advocate Van Jones who clearly sees that our future must be green and must include everyone. His powerful new book ‘The Green Collar Economy’ shows us how to accomplish it.” - Laurie David, global warming activist“Van Jones’ authentic and passionate arguments trump the status quo. In The Green Collar Economy he holds the welfare of our neediest people front and center as he lays out a viable plan for the remainder of the 21st century.” - Tavis Smiley, Author, Television and Radio Host“Pay attention: we are witnessing the debut of a major American voice.” - Paul Hawken, author of Blessed Unrest“It’s rare that someone with such a gift for speaking is able to convey the energy and excitement of his message equally well in writing. With The Green Collar Economy, Van Jones surpasses all expectations. The country seriously needs his take on the environment and the economy.” - Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco“Van Jones reminds us that the worst of times can also be the best of times -- that a nation with an abundance of resources it’s wasting -- beginning with its youth -- has an enormous opportunity to stop foolishly bankrupting itself by chasing resources it is running out of -- like oil.” - Carl Pope, Executive Director Sierra Club“Jones accomplishes the super heroic feat of linking together the solutions for poverty, the energy crisis, and global warming. Van is a visionary of our times, and one of my personal heroes. Every relevant 21st century leader needs to read Van’s book.” - John Hope Bryant, Founder & CEO, Operation Hope“Van’s words echo the sentiments of many indigenous communities, who have endured the effects of coal strip mining, uranium mining and mega dams. The Green Collar Economy outlines industrial society’s path towards a just future.” - Winona LaDuke, Native American and environmental activist“Once in a very long while, a truly original voice enters our national political discussion--and changes the conversation for the better. [...]Van Jones does just that. The Green Collar Economy lets us envision a world in which the Earth and everyday people both thrive.” - Senat...

-Titulo Original : 1492 The Year The World Began-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: 1492: Not Simply the YearColumbus Sailed the Ocean Blue . . . In this extraordinary, sweeping history,Felipe Fernandez-Armesto traces key elements of the modern worldback to that single fateful year when everything changed. Review “In this admirable history, Fernandez-Armesto has written a book of travels not unlike those of Marco Polo, filled with marvels and sensations, rich in description and replete with anecdote. 1492 is a compendium of delights.” -- The Times (London) In his stimulating new book, Fernandez-Armesto offers a model of how to write popular history: accessible, provocative and full of telling detail. (4 stars) -- Mail on Sunday (London) “Fernandez-Armesto’s narrative fluidity, not to mention an ability to turn a phrase, converts facts into context in an attractively readable manner.... Surveying the planet entire in 1492, Fernandez-Armesto brilliantly sweeps a startling breadth of history into his unified narrative.” -- Booklist “Fernandez-Armesto challenges some long-standing historical thinking…. The compiled information adds immensely to the understanding of world that ended and began in 1492…. 1492 changes our view of history.” -- San Antonio Express-News About the Author Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is currently the William P. Reynolds Professor of History at Notre Dame University, and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Global History. Fernandez-Armesto is also a member of the history faculty at Queen Mary College, University of London. The author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty-five books, Fernandez-Armestos work has been translated into twenty-two languages. His books include Before Columbus; The Times Illustrated History of Europe; Columbus; Millennium: A History of the Last Thousand Years (the subject of a ten-part series on CNN); Civilizations: Culture, Ambition, and the Transformation of Nature; Near a Thousand Tables; The Americas; Ideas That Changed the World; Humankind: A Brief History; The Times Atlas of World Exploration; Reformations; Truth; and The Times Guide to the Peoples of Europe...

-Titulo Original : Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology Nutrition Protocols And Healing Recipes To Take Charge Of Your Thyroid Health-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: “When I was in pharmacy school, I discovered that food has a profound impact on our healing and that what we put in our bodies will either heal us or make us sicker. In the same way that we use pharmaceuticals to impact our biology, we can use food as our medicine. I call this concept food pharmacology. Food is one of the most powerful tools in your healing journey.” - Dr. Izabella Wentz More than 35 million Americans currently suffer from Hashimoto’s-the country’s fastest-growing autoimmune disease, which affects the thyroid gland and causes the body to attack its own cells. Many individuals with or without a formal diagnosis suffer daily symptoms, including chronic cough, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, persistent pain, hair loss, brain fog, and forgetfulness. Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology combines Dr. Izabella Wentz’s revolutionary and proven approach to reversing thyroid symptoms with delicious, easy-to-use recipes that delight the taste buds while they heal the body. Inside you will discover: * 125 delicious and nutritious recipes for salads, smoothies, bone broths and crockpot and bibimbap-style meals, with thyroid-supporting nutrient details on every page * Over 100 stunning food and lifestyle photographs * Tips for revamping your kitchen and pantry * An FAQ for easy reference and quick answers * Easy-to-use, personalized meal plans and food rotation schedules to accommodate any diet Successfully transforming the lives of thousands, Dr. Izabella Wentz makes it easier than ever before to live a life free from the suffering of autoimmune disease. About the Author Dr. Izabella Wentz is one of the pioneering experts in lifestyle interventions for treating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009. Trained as a pharmacist, Dr. Wentz was surprised at the lack of knowledge about lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto’s and autoimmune conditions, so decided to take on lifestyle interventions as a personal mission in an effort to help herself and others with the same condition. She self-published her first book, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Finding and Treating the Root Cause in 2013. She has since launched a thriving online community of more than 200K “Root Cause Rebels,” empowering those diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or thinking that they may have Hashimoto’s to take charge of their health and find solutions that work for them. Her popular programs include one-on-one health consultations, a widely-read email newsletter, a Hashimoto’s Institute geared towards physicians and other practitioners, a 12-week self care program, and many more. Izabella Wentz currently lives near Boulder, CO with her husband Michael and their dog Boomer...

-Titulo Original : The Schools Our Children Deserve Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms And Tougher Standards-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: In this provocative and well-researched book, Alfie Kohn builds a powerful argument against “teaching to the test” in favor of more child-centered curriculums to raise lifelong learners. Drawing on stories from real classrooms and extensive research, Kohn shows parents, educators, and others how schools can help students explore ideas rather than just fill them with forgettable facts and prepare them for standardized tests. Here, at last, is a book that challenges the two dominant forces in American education: an aggressive nostalgia for traditional teaching (“If it was bad enough for me, it’s bad enough for my kids”) and a heavy-handed push for “tougher standards.” Review “A very important achievement - a powerful, crisply written assault upon the mad excesses of the educational ‘standards’ movement.” -- Jonathan Kozol “Alfie Kohn forces readers to ask what our children are doing in school and what skills they really need to succeed in life. If you’re a parent or concerned citizen, this book ought to be on your list.” The Washington Times Linda Perlstein comments that the activities that he suggests are wonderful and that Alphies is an inspiring philosophy. The Washington Post The Schools Our Children Deserve is a very important achievement, a powerful assault upon the mad excesses of the educational standards movement. It is a remarkable book that should become a classic in the field. -- Jonathan Kozol, author of Savage Inequalities The Schools Our Children Deserve forces us to reconsider most of what we thought we knew about education -- about homework and standardized testing, about phonics and what makes a good teacher. I want to hand this book to every parent in America and say, Before you send your child to school tomorrow, you must read this! -- Deborah Meier, educational reformer and author of The Power of Their Ideas: Lessons for America from a Small School in Harlem About the Author ALFIE KOHNs published works include Punished by Rewards, No Contest: The Case Against Competition, Beyond Discipline, and What to Look for in a Classroom. Described by Time as perhaps the countrys most outspoken critic of educational fixation on grades and test scores, he has traveled across the country delivering lectures to teachers, parents, and researchers. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. FORWARD ... INTO THE PAST Abigail is given plenty of worksheets to complete in class as well as a substantial amount of homework. She studies to get good grades, and her school is proud of its high standardized test scores. Outstanding students are publicly recognized by the use of honor rolls, awards assemblies, and bumper stickers. Abigails teacher, a charismatic lecturer, is clearly in control of the class: students raise their hands and wait patiently to be recognized. The teacher prepares detailed lesson plans well ahead of time, uses the latest textbooks, and gives regular quizzes to make sure kids stay on track. Whats wrong with this picture? Just about everything. The features of our childrens classrooms that we find the most reassuring--largely because we recognize them from our own days in school--typically turn out to be those least likely to help students become effective and enthusiastic learners. That dilemma is at the heart of education reform--or at least at the heart of this book. On the relatively rare occasions when nontraditional kinds of instruction show up in classrooms, many of us become nervous if not openly hostile. Hey, when I was in school the teacher was in front of the room, teaching us what we needed to know about addition and adverbs and atoms. We paid attention and studied hard if we knew what was good for us. And it worked! Or did it? Never mind all those kids who gave up on school and came to think of themselves as stupid. The more interesting question is whether those of us who were successful s...

-Titulo Original : Heart Solution For Women A Proven Program To Prevent And Reverse Heart Disease-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: Heart disease remains the number one killer of women, outpacing breast cancer, diabetes, and stroke, with one in four women receiving a diagnosis in her lifetime. And the problem is only getting worse. Dr. Mark Menolascino has been on the front lines of cardiac research for most of his life, running a highly successful clinic where he takes a holistic, personalized approach to reversing disease and jump-starting health. Most of his patients are women struggling with symptoms and illnesses that stem from the most important, life-giving organ in the body: the heart. In Heart Solution for Women, Dr. Menolascino explores the many ways our hearts are the pathway to overall health. While the classic risk factors for heart disease-obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress, and poor diet-are critical components, symptoms of the disease manifest differently in women’s bodies and can go misdiagnosed for years. They include depression, anxiety and panic attacks, poor sleep, and widespread pain, and can be masked during pregnancy, post-pregnancy, and menopause only to appear with great force later in life. Featuring the latest research on gut, brain, and hormone health and including answers to the most common heart-health misunderstandings, Heart Solution for Women finally gives women the tools to succeed, feel great in their bodies, and add years to their lives. Review “If you think heart disease is a male problem, you need to read this eye-opening book. In it, Dr. Menolascino gives you the inside story and tells you step-by-step how to keep your own heart healthy--or how mend it, safely and naturally, if it’s sick.” -- Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, New York Times Bestselling Author of Dr Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet “Thanks to Heart Solution for Women, women can finally get to the root of the uncomfortable and life-threatening symptoms they’re experiencing with simple effective solutions. Dr. Mark is a leader in the field of functional medicine and the information in this timely book may well save your life.” -- Amy Myers, M.D., author of the New York Times besteller The Autoimmune Solution “a must read for anyone concerned with how to prevent the leading cause of premature death in women.” -- Jeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, President, Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute “ Heart Solution for Women makes clear how fundamental changes in lifestyle choices can absolutely rewrite a woman’s heart health destiny for the better. This is information of immense importance for healthcare practitioners and consumers alike.” -- David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, Author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain and Brain Maker About the Author MARK MENOLASCINO, MD has over 35 years of health care experience. He is one of very few physicians that is Board Certified as an Internal Medicine Specialist, Board Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine, is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner as well as Board Certified in Advanced Hormone Management and Anti-Aging Medicine. He additionally has a Master’s Degree in Pharmacology and Immunology, and was a doctoral candidate in the Medical Scientist Program assisting with Clinical Trials of new medications as well as part of the Heart Disease Reversal Team with Dr. Dean Ornish. His medical knowledge is complemented by advanced training and clinical experience in Nutrition, Naturopathic Medicine, Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture, Ayurvedic Medicine and Homeopathy. ...

-Titulo Original : Melt Performance A Step-by-step Program To Accelerate Your Fitness Goals, Improve Balance And Control, And Prevent Chronic Pain And Injuries For Life-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: This long-awaited follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The MELT Method introduces a unique, scientific-based proactive training program for improving overall balance, performance, and control while preventing pain and injury.Are you an athlete facing constant injuries that hold you back from achieving peak performance? Are you someone who wants to stay fit, but are dealing with aches and pains that make it more difficult to work out? Do you want to exercise or train without being sidelined by stress fractures, strained ligaments, and painful joints? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need MELT Performance. The conditioning you do to stay in shape and perfect and improve performance-running on a treadmill, doing squats or bicep curls, practicing our backhand, even doing downward dog-requires repetitive movements. Yet 80% of orthopedic injuries are the result of repetitive motion, not trauma or accidents. In MELT Performance, nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, and exercise physiologist Sue Hitzmann introduces a revolutionary program centered on neurological joint stability or Neurostrength, that will revolutionize your health and performance. The foundation of MELT Performance is stability. To stay injury free, our joints must stable before we do repetitive motions. Acquiring stability allows the body to respond to the demands of motion. It’s the way we were designed to function-and allows us to move more efficiently, improve coordination, and save our joints. Knowing how to check in, restore, and reintegrate joint stability before it’s compromised gives an unparalleled advantage to anyone who trains hard to perform at their best. Hitzmann’s techniques are proven to work-they’re already used by world renowned professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts. If you’re ready to improve your performance and prevent injury, MELT Performance is essential no matter what sport or activity you pursue. MELT Performance includes black-and-white instructional images throughout. About the Author Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST, NMT is the creator of the MELT Method®, a simple self-treatment technique that helps people get out and stay out of chronic pain. A nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and founding member of the Fascia Research Society, Sue is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The MELT Method, which has been translated into eight languages and helped over 200,000 people lead a healthy, pain-free life...

-Titulo Original : Elemental Energy Crystal And Gemstone Rituals For A Beautiful Life-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: An aspirational guide to incorporating the transformative power of crystals and gemstones into a stylish life, from the founder of luxury crystal-infused skincare line Sjal. There are many reference books on crystals on the market, but there is no book like Elemental Energy, which guides readers through incorporating the beauty, allure, and power of crystals into a stylish life. With its elegant aesthetic and lush, fashion-forward photography, Elemental Energy is an entirely new take on crystals-one that captures their magic and magnetism, but for a decidedly modern twenty-first century life, from organic skin care to at home spa treatments. Part aspirational, part prescriptive, Elemental Energy combines full-color photography throughout with innovative practices, tips, and techniques for harnessing the transformative energy of crystals and gemstones for optimal wellness and beauty. Author Kristin Petrovich-founder of luxury gem-infused skincare line Sjal-takes readers from the basics of crystal and gemstone energy to building an affordable, essential crystal collection; from crafting crystal-infused skincare to self-care with crystal and gemstone massage; from creating luxurious and restorative crystal-centric rituals to finding the perfect stone to enhance every occasion. Timely and on-trend, Elemental Energy is the must have resource to a beautiful life infused with the energy of crystals and gemstones, from an unparalleled expert in the holistic, luxury beauty world-perfect for crystal obsessives and fashion savvy readers alike. Review “Cupping is so 2015; it’s all about crystals now. This primer by natural beauty company Sjal cofounder Kristin Petrovich will get friends up to speed on the latest holistic trend.” -- Marie Claire “Kristin Petrovich, cofounder of the cult gemstone-infused skin-care line Sjal Skincare…details how her own struggle with thyroid issues convinced her of their curative abilities…[her book] features some 200 pages’ worth of [treatments], from instructions on how to make your own skin elixirs…to acupressure treatments for puffiness.” -- Vogue “[Kristin’s] book is a sort of how-to guide for people interested in learning more about the connection between gemstones and skincare. It expands on Sjal’s story and also includes recipes for homemade skincare treatments, like a calming amethyst tonic and a charcoal and silver detox mask.” -- Racked...

-Titulo Original : What To Feed Your Baby A Pediatricians Guide To The 11 Essential Foods To Guarantee Veggie-loving, No-fuss, Healthy-eating Kids-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: Winner of the National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) and Mom’s Choice Awards Dr. Tanya Altmann is an experienced pediatrician and knows exactly how to get your baby to eat well and happily. What to Feed Your Baby provides easy, fun, and tasty advice!” (Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP, author of The Happiest Toddler on the Block and The Happiest Baby on the Block As a pediatrician, spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and mother of three boys, Dr. Tanya Altmann knows that good nutrition is essential for healthy kids. In What to Feed Your Baby, Dr. Tanya provides the latest nutritional recommendations and best practices for feeding babies and young children. The simple, fool-proof program focuses on serving eleven foundation foods: eggs, prunes, avocado, fish, yogurt/cheese/milk, nuts, chicken/beans, fruit, green veggies, whole grains, and water. What to Feed Your Baby helps parents set their children up for a lifetime of healthy choices-and say goodbye to picky eating forever! Review “Food, glorious food! Dr. Tanya is an experienced pediatrician and mom and she knows exactly how to get your baby to eat well and happily. What to Feed Your Baby provides easy, fun, and tasty advice!” -- Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP, author of The Happiest Toddler on the Block and The Happiest Baby on the Block “Read it, do it, and watch your baby feel it. Written from the experienced plate of a mother and pediatrician, Dr. Tanya helps parents shape young tastes toward lifelong healthy eating habits.” -- William Sears, M.D, author of The Baby Book “ What to Feed your Baby offers practical and tasty ways to build a foundation of healthy eating habits for the entire family. A must-read for all parents!” -- Ari Brown, MD, pediatrician and author of the Baby 411 book series “Feeding your baby and toddler can be tricky business, bringing many a parent to her knees. Answering even the questions you didn’t know you had, What to Feed Your Baby will be your go-to resource for navigating this often challenging aspect of child raising.” -- Betsy Brown Braun, Child Development and Behavior Specialist and author of Just Tell Me What to Say “Whips together equal portions of facts and kid-friendly recipes for parents hoping to raise healthy eaters. Dr. Tanya’s recommendations and list of 11 Foundation Foods provide an easy-to-follow guide and feeding schedules to help even the pickiest kids. A must-have book for every family’s dinner table!” -- Jennifer Shu, MD, co-author of Heading Home with Your Newborn and Food Fights “As a pediatrician I spend more time answering questions about feeding than any other topic. Here, Dr. Altmann raises her frank, reassuring voice to provide real-world advice. As a doctor I’m going to refer parents to this book, and as a dad I’m going to try Dr. Altmann’s tips!” -- David L Hill, MD, FAAP, author of Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro “Healthy living starts with healthy eating, and the earlier we can teach our kids to eat well, the more likely they will grow up loving nutritious food. Dr. Tanya gives parents all the information they need to create healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.” -- Harley Pasternak, MSc, New York Times bestselling author of The Body Reset Diet “Dr. Tanya helps parents make sense of early childhood nutrition, the newest feeding guidelines, and teaches how to help children have a healthy relationship with food. I love the chapter on raising vegetarian and vegan kids, and will have this informative, fun book within reach at all times!” -- Dr. Jenn Berman Mann, author of SuperBaby: 12 Ways to Give your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years and host of VH1 Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn “Few things are as important to parents as teaching their children to eat right. What to Feed Your Baby is packed with important information. It’s a great read for worried parents and everyone-no matter how much they already know-will be able to learn something new.” -- ...

-Titulo Original : How To Make Disease Disappear-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: A much-needed program to prevent and reverse disease, and discover a path to sustainable, long-term health from an acclaimed international doctor and star of the BBC program Doctor in the House. How to Make Disease Disappear is Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s revolutionary, yet simple guide to better health-a much-needed, accessible plan that will help you take back control of your health and your life. A physician dedicated to finding the root cause of ill health rather than simply suppressing symptoms with drugs, Dr. Chatterjee passionately advocates and follows a philosophy that lifestyle and nutrition are first-line medicine and the cornerstone of good health. Drawing on cutting edge research and his own experiences as a doctor, he argues that the secret to preventing disease and achieving wellness revolves around four critical pillars: food, relaxation, sleep, and movement. By making small, incremental changes in each of these key areas, you can create and maintain good health-and alleviate and prevent illness. As Dr. Chatterjee, reveals we can reverse and make disease disappear without a complete overhaul of our lifestyle. His dynamic, user-friendly approach is not about excelling at any one pillar. What matters is balance in every area of your life, which includes: Me-time every day An electronic-free Sabbath once a week Retraining your taste buds Daily micro-fasts Movement snacking A bedtime routine Practical and life-changing, How to Make Disease Disappear is an inspiring and easy-to-follow guide to better health and happiness. From the Back Cover In How to Make Disease Disappear, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee presents a radically simple plan for taking control of your health and your life. Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and dementia are today the nation’s leading causes of death and disability. Half of all American adults currently suffer with a chronic disease, with one in four people suffering from two or more. Despite the statistics, so much confusion exists about what we can do to protect ourselves and live long, healthy lives. Acclaimed functional medicine doctor Rangan Chatterjee writes, “The good news is that I can make these diseases disappear. That’s right. This probably sounds like an extraordinary claim, but the reason I can make them disappear is that they’re an illusion. These diseases are not the inevitable result of aging. They are not simply our genetic fate or our destiny. We do not have to suffer needlessly. The truth is these diseases don’t really exist, at least not in the way we think they do.” A life free of disease revolves around Dr. Chatterjee’s four pillars: relaxation, food, sleep and movement. By making small, achievable changes in each of these key areas, you can create and maintain good health-and, most importantly, avoid and reverse illness. Based on cutting-edge research and fascinating case studies from real patients, How to Make Disease Disappear is a practical and revolutionary path to avoiding disease and embracing the health we all deserve. About the Author Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a pioneer in the emerging field of progressive medicine and is changing the way we look at illness. He is known for finding the root cause of people’s problems by taking a 360-degree approach to health, which was highlighted in his groundbreaking BBC One TV show, Doctor in the House. He regularly lectures on this subject at events and conferences around the world...

-Titulo Original : The Swing! Lose The Fat And Get Fit With This Revolutionary Kettlebell Program-Fabricante : HarperOne-Descripcion Original: Join the kettlebell revolution and swing your way into a fitter, trimmer body-one you’ll keep forever. Self-made fitness guru Tracy Reifkind has a self-made physique, working off 120 pounds after harnessing the extraordinary power of kettlebells (as featured in Timothy Ferriss’s The 4-Hour Body). Now, Tracy delivers a power-packed exercise, diet, and lifestyle program for rapid but sustainable weight loss: The Swing! Reifkind’s program promises dramatic results in just two half-hour sessions each week-that’s just four hours a month! There are no gimmicks here: Reifkind offers strong coaching on developing a winning mindset and a protein-focused, transformational eating plan, and reveals the evidence of her own low-cost, no-gym-membership success story. The Swing! packs the power to teach, to inspire, and to help you break through to your real, ideal body. From the Back Cover You can make major changes to your body without spending hours in the gym. By using a kettlebell and following her own eating plan. Tracy Reifkind lost 120 pounds, has kept the weight off for six years, and has helped countless other people let their real bodies break through. The Swing! workout is: Fast. Kettlebell training is so effective in burning claories, building muscle, and toning the body that you can see results in as little as four 30-minute workouts. Economical. You can swing a kettlebell in your bedroom, in the living room, in the garage-almost anywhere. Youll never have to pay for another expensive gym membership. Efficient. You get strength training, a cardio workout, and flexibility training all in a single session. Its a three-in-one workout-better than weight lifting. Easy. Anyone can use a kettlebell. Whether you are a woman or a man, an athlete or a couch potato, slender or overweight, you can benefit from the Swing! workout. As well as teaching you the most effective workout possible, The Swing! provides a food plan with a focus on great flavor and making sure you never go hungry. As featured in the bestselling The 4-Hour Body, Tracy Reifkinds exercise, diet, and lifestyle program harnesses the extraordinary power of kettlebells to create rapid and long-term weight loss in just four hours a month. About the Author Tracy Reifkind is a sought-after personal trainer and nutrition coach who was featured in Tim Ferrisss The 4-Hour Body. In 2006, she became a certified Russian kettlebell instructor. Since then, she has developed a unique training program that works for anyone, at any fitness level, featured in her DVD Programming the Kettlebell Swing...