Holiday Anxiety

Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations—from public speaking to interviewing to networking—with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. “A road map to mastering the...

She’s hiding behind her candles. He’s hiding behind a calendar. This Christmas, can they find the courage to be seen? Melanie Bowman never wanted to run the family’s booth at the Evergreen Falls Christmas Market. Numbers and spreadsheets? Yes. Twelve-hour days filled with strangers? Absolutely not. But with her pregnant sister on bed rest, Melanie is stuck selling candles—and stuck next to the firefighters’ wildly popular calendar fundraiser. Including one firefighter in particular. Luke Dutton—aka Mr. December—is the calendar’s reluctant star. Everyone sees the abs, the ...

In a season that’s often loud and hurried, these 51 tender holiday tales are your family’s invitation to slow down, snuggle close, and let the quiet beauty of Christmas fill the room. Each story blends gentle lessons, heartwarming characters, and peaceful magic—perfect for reducing bedtime anxiety, encouraging kindness, and inspiring meaningful conversations before sleep. From a shy snowflake learning its purpose, to a wise old ornament sharing stories of Christmases past, these tales will leave your child feeling safe, loved, and inspired.

In this book, you will find stories to put your kids to sleep. And perhaps put you to sleep as well? Stories of joy, stories of splendor. Christmas is the time of year where everyone gathers together around a fire, singing songs and laughing. And after a long day of celebration, nothing puts someone to sleep like a good bedtime story.

Are you struggling with sadness, pain, or disappointment? Could you use a new beginning or a redo? If so, take heart. The oh-so-welcome news of the Scripture is this: Our God is a God of fresh starts. In Begin Again, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado combines his...

Read by the author. At the core of every man's true purpose and lasting success is a singular pursuit: seeking the heart of God. This practical, easy-to-use devotional equips men--in just a few minutes each day--to pursue God and build a life-changing relationship with him. Every man yearns for...

Critical reading for parents, educators, and anyone wanting to understand the tragic epidemic of suicide—”a powerful book [that] will change people's lives—and, doubtless, save a few" (Newsday). The first major book in a quarter century on suicide—and its terrible pull on the young in...

The holly-jolly holidays aren’t for everyone, least of all when you look back on that one Christmas when there were two definitely haunted dolls waiting for you and your sister under the tree. You have to assume that’s where it all started. And so it was for Jenny Lawson. Now, she lives in the land of eternal Halloween, as evidenced by her interior decor and general state of darkness. (Although, if you ask her, her taxidermy zoo is less dark, more delightful. But not everyone has taste, so what are you going to do?)

Through a radical new approach to manifesting the life of your dreams, subconscious breakthrough coach Haley Hoffman Smith empowers you to embrace the potential within your own mind to unlock magical change in your world. “Prepare to have your life changed.” —Kathrin Zenkina...

Forget perfect. Remember real. Tired of the soul-crushing holiday stress to create a Pinterest-perfect celebration? The Art of Imperfect Holidays is your survival guide for holiday anxiety relief—a funny, practical permission slip to ditch perfection, set boundaries, and actually enjoy the season. It's time to stop performing and start living. Let’s be honest: the “perfect” holiday is a scam. Your favorite influencer? Hiding a mountain of dirty dishes off-camera. The neighbor with the glowing lawn? Untangling lights while swearing in the bushes. Grandma’s flawless pie? She bought ...

Parents love to read children a bedtime story that describes a faraway land or a fantastic character. What is that parent doing? They’re shifting their child’s focus from the activity of the day into a more relaxed state. They are refocusing their child’s brain. And it works! Because every night all over the world parents use this technique to help their children fall asleep. Even though you are an adult, you can benefit from bedtime stories too.

Two men with opposite personalities fake date during the holidays in this steamy romance that’s perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Anita Kelly. Now including a new epilogue and bonus artwork of the characters! "M.A. Wardell's stories are sweetness and spice wrapped into a big, warm...

One surprise inheritance, two best friends (now bitter exes), and three months to prove he loves her, forever and always, in this swoony second-chance romance for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Ashley Herring Blake. Hannah Rosenstein should be happy: after a lonely childhood of traipsing...

Read by the author. What are you supposed to do when the holidays hurt? Divorce. Financial stress. Chronic illness. Losing a loved one. Experiencing any of these situations during the year is difficult. But the holiday season, once joyful and happy, can heighten this pain. When Holidays Hurt...

This Christmas, give more than a gift—give transformation. The Stillness Strategy is the perfect present for anyone ready to break free from stress, reclaim your mind, and create lasting change. Packed with practical, proven techniques, it’s a life-changing guide to becoming the best version of yourself in the year ahead. The Stillness Strategy: Your Guide to Peace in a Chaotic World Break free from stress and reclaim your mind with proven techniques to relieve anxiety and restore balance. Why This Book Is Your Solution ✅ Master the stillness strategy – Scientifically-backed ...

This Christmas, give the gift of presence with You Already Have Everything You Need. In a noisy, fast-paced world, this book is a gentle yet powerful guide to mindfulness—helping readers reduce stress, quiet the mental chatter, and rediscover joy in everyday moments. Perfect for anyone craving calm, clarity, and connection. Key Themes You’ll Explore ✅ The Foundations of Mindfulness - What mindful awareness really is (and isn’t) - The science behind how mindfulness rewires your brain - Why being present is so hard—and how to make it easier ✅ Practical Mindfulness in Daily Life - ...

Here's how to stay calm, kind, and (mostly) sane during the holidays—even when your relatives think boundaries are optional. Every year you promise yourself this season will be different: fewer meltdowns, more meaning. Then the group chat explodes, your aunt asks about your love life, and someone brings up politics over pie. Cue stress, guilt, and the faint smell of panic. The Mindful Feast by Chloe Vance—author of The Art of Imperfect Holidays and The Giver’s Guide to Receiving—is your hilarious, heartfelt guide to surviving the social chaos of the holidays while keeping your cool,...

If your holiday spirit usually comes with a side of exhaustion, resentment, and late-night wrapping-fueled rage, this book is for you. The Giver’s Guide to Receiving is your warm, hilarious, and unflinchingly honest blueprint for surviving—and actually enjoying—the “season of giving” without sacrificing yourself in the process. We’ve all been there: Saying "yes" to every invitation (even the ones that make your eye twitch) Cooking for 25 while pretending you’re fine Spending money you don’t have to avoid disappointing people Hosting again because “no one else can do it ...

The US edition of the bestselling The Poetry Pharmacy A beautiful collection of curated poems each individually selected to provide hope, comfort, and inspiration—for all of life's most difficult moments Sometimes only a poem will do. These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice are...

From the author of the bestselling Pecked to Death by Ducks: How Minutiae Can Distract You from Living Your Best Life comes a refreshingly honest and relatable guide to reclaiming your peace during the most chaotic time of the year—the holidays. In Six Geese A-Laying: The Never-Ending Holiday Ducks, Brandn returns to tackle the unique pressures and expectations that come with the festive season. Just like in Pecked to Death by Ducks, where the small distractions of life can keep you from thriving, this new book delves into how the holidays, with their endless to-do lists and demands, can ...