Urban Health

In a future world under attack from the undead, the powerful Church of Real Truth, in charge since the government fell, has sworn to reimburse citizens being harassed by the deceased. Consequently, there are many false claims of hauntings from those hoping to profit. Enter Chess Putnam, a fully-tattooed witch and freewheeling ghost hunter. She’s got a real talent for nailing human liars and banishing the wicked dead.

"What happened to Kaylin's and Trae's crew after the dust settled? Omar is ready to reveal his story in this riveting new segment of the Thug Series." At just 15, Omar's world was shattered by a gruesome scene that left him scarred and reeling. His trauma and social anxiety forced him to build walls around his heart, shielding him from any emotional ties. But all that changed the moment he laid eyes on Keisha, a fierce, sharp-tongued beauty who ignited a fire within him. Keisha, also 15, was haunted by her own demons. After witnessing her father's harrowing struggle with PTSD and his ...

Humans greatest strength is our ability to adapt to our surroundings, but what if those surroundings are unhealthy? What is the conditions we are growing accustomed to are not fit for our own habitation? What if the very places we find ourselves living are making us sick? The places we shape, in turn, shape our lives. We are a product of our environment and our environment has degraded to the point of having severe consequences for our personal health. As we have experienced decline all around us, we can’t help but follow suit internally. Our places dictate the people we become, the ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE CO-FOUNDER OF THE WHOLE30 End resentment, burnout, and anxiety—and reclaim your time, energy, health, and relationships. “Melissa Urban shows the way forward with clarity, vulnerability, and humor.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of Life in Five Senses...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The updated Whole30 offers lasting food freedom, your way—with an inclusive and encouraging approach, guidance to succeed with the Original and Plant-Based programs, and over 100 new recipes Do you struggle with cravings, blood sugar regulation, inflammation...

In this exhilarating look at cities, past and future, Ben Wilson proposes that, in our world of rising seas and threatening weather, the natural world may prove the city's savior. Since the beginning of civilization, humans have built cities to wall nature out, then glorified it in beloved but...

From the creator of the wildly popular blog Wait but Why, a fun and fascinating deep dive into what the hell is going on in our strange, unprecedented modern times.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A “thoroughly captivating biography” (The San Francisco Chronicle) of American icon Arthur Ashe—the Jackie Robinson of men’s tennis—a pioneering athlete who, after breaking the color barrier, went on to become an influential civil rights activist and...

A permaculture expert and popular YouTube Homesteader shares the skills and the delights of becoming a part of your own food story in this inspiring, accessible, and beautiful invitation to a more abundant, healthy, and connected life. Have you ever wanted to experiment with growing your own...

Mama Might Be Better Off Dead immerses listeners in the lives of four generations of a poor, African-American family in the neighborhood, who are beset with the devastating illnesses that are all too common in America's inner-cities. Headed by Jackie Banes, who oversees the care of a diabetic grandmother, a husband on kidney dialysis, an ailing father, and three children, the Banes family contends with countless medical crises.

For modern yogis feeling challenged in our efforts to remain deeply spiritual, contemplative, and centered amid the stresses and complications of urban life, this book serves as both inspiration and guide. Darren Main's fresh, down-to-earth approach to the time-tested practice and philosophy of yoga shows us the way to apply the ancient wisdom of India to every moment and every breath so that even our busiest days can be powerful and mystical adventures.

Once Upon a Time meets Game of Thrones in New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s magical, romantic dark fantasy series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future. Welcome to the Forest of Good and Evil, where villains may be heroes and heroes may be...

With obesity rates soaring and fitness levels declining, superstar rapper 50 Cent offers an all-access pass to his premium plan for lifelong fitness. Through metabolic resistance training, 50 Cent’s six-week fitness plan breaks down the barriers between traditional weight training and cardio workouts, accelerating fat loss while building muscle. Coauthored with Jeff O’Connell, editor-in-chief at Bodybuilding.com, the book delivers a payoff that goes beyond six-pack abs and flab-free pecs.

Best-selling author Pedram Shojai, “The Urban Monk”, presents a comprehensive guide on how Taoist alchemical practices can help you release stress, harness life force energy, and awaken your true self.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Urban Tantra, acclaimed sex educator Barbara Carrellas radically updates the ancient practice of Tantra for modern sexual explorers desiring to discover new frontiers.

In the fugue of deep meditation, Jaya Devi tumbles outdoors into a muggy south Florida dawn. Sliding on a pair of orange flip-flops, she cuts across a dirt path skirting the ashram lawn. She glances down as a fat black snake slithers up her bare leg, wrapping itself tight. Astonished, she pauses, exemplifying the yogi’s art of non-reaction, breathing and assessing. Here, we enter into the wild wisdom-experience of a modern yogi who uses each moment as fuel for personal transformation.

The sometimes fragmentary tales of these people, their lives and deaths, are not included in official histories of a place. How, Ensign asks, has a large, socially progressive city like Seattle responded to the health needs of people marginalized by poverty, mental illness, addiction, racial/ethnic/sexual identities, and homelessness? Drawing on interviews and extensive research, Ensign shares a diversity of voices within contemporary health care and public policy debates.

New York Times Bestseller Stop—and even reverse!—age-related weight gain and muscle loss with the first-ever weight-loss plan specifically designed to shrink your belly, extend your life, and create your healthiest self at mid-life and beyond. You don’t have to gain weight as you age...

Step into the pulsing heart of the cityscape with "The Ultimate Urban Survival Guide" – your quintessential manual for thriving in the vast concrete wilderness. This gripping compilation is not merely a book, but a passport to mastering the art of city living, a feat that eludes even the most seasoned urbanites. Navigate the tangled vines of urban jungles by exploring Chapter 1, where the rhythm of the city comes alive and beckons you to adapt, transform, and become one with its unyielding pace. Discover the secrets to forging vital connections in Chapter 2, as you learn to find and ...

Sharonda Moore aka Shay has spent her whole life fighting. From foster homes, to heartbreak, multiple deaths around her and the streets that helped shaped her. Just when she finally starts rebuilding her future, everything shatters: a child she loves is in danger, a boy she once cared for is lost to his own darkness with no way to come out of it, and a new love that pulls her into a world far more violent than she ever imagined. As secrets surface and enemies close in, Shay must decide how far she’s willing to go and who she’s willing to become to protect the people she loves. Raw ...