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Preparing for the first winter in his new home, ready to embrace the slower pace of early retirement, he soon discovers that it’s not working. From floods to explosions, from protection rackets to hospitalisations, from coping with the death of his hero to trying to find solace in a confusing and abstract relationship, this is a frank, funny and always heartfelt story of how not working doesn’t always work out, and it might just be Graham’s wildest ride yet.

In the tradition of Jennifer Close’s Girls in White Dresses comes a “a pin-sharp, utterly addictive debut” (Vogue U.K.) told in vignettes that speak to a new generation not trying to have it all but hoping to make sense of it all. “Everyone’s been talking about this book...

Why is it so difficult to collaborate with that one coworker? Why can't your boss understand where you're coming from? We all want to experience a healthy, flourishing work environment, but interpersonal conflicts and miscommunications often make work feel frustrating, overwhelming, and maybe...

Learn quick and easy recipes that soothe inflammation—even if you’re busy, on a budget, or new to cooking. Unlike other diet books, this one is rooted in simple, science-backed principles designed for beginners. Each step is easy to follow, practical, and focused on lasting results.

Fascinating patient stories and dynamic exercises help you connect to healing emotions, ease anxiety and depression, and discover your authentic self. Sara suffered a debilitating fear of asserting herself. Spencer experienced crippling social anxiety. Bonnie was shut down, disconnected from...

Life is hard - for everyone. No matter how gifted or fortunate, everyone will experience some level of disappointment in life: difficult classes, jobs, relationships, and losses. But by following basic disciplines anyone can experience accomplishment, freedom, and ease in navigating through life’s daily challenges. In this positive, insightful audiobook, Bob Merritt describes a set of universal principles that work for everyone in every stage of life.

Good salary. Still broke by the 27th. You make more than your parents did at your age. And somehow - it's never enough. Paycheck disappears. Raises barely cover inflation. Every "financial freedom" book assumes you have money to invest. You don't. You have bills. This is the money book for people who are tired of being told to skip the latte. No investing strategies for money you don't have. No shame. Just a system that works on any income. Inside: The budgeting framework that takes 20 minutes to set up and runs on autopilot A 30-day savings challenge designed for people who've never saved ...

A hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, featuring life-changing, real-world advice. “Preserve the greatest gift you will ever give your baby: a loving relationship between the baby's parents” —John Gottman, clinical...

2025 PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD WINNER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY OPRAH DAILY, ADAM GRANT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE, AND MORE A revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in...

Brought to you by Penguin. All of us hit a wall sometimes, in our life and in our jobs. What is getting in the way of your ability to make progress and do good work? We’re accustomed to thinking that we can only pivot in response to an emergency or an existential threat. This book is about how...

This is an optional book for those curious before starting the HFS Core Curriculum. For best results, each book is meant to be gone through in the order they are listed as they build on the prior one. Are you a beginner witch with a voice of doubt creating hurdles for all your magical workings? Is your voice of doubt giving away the credit for your magic to the realm of coincidences? Is society beating you back and winning, convincing you that magic isn’t real and you’re putting your heart and passion into a path that isn’t going to work? When we find the confidence we need to remove ...

Many workers believe that to compete with other top talent they must embrace a culture that rewards long hours and constant connection to work. Businesses and society have encouraged this by endorsing busyness, overwork, and extreme commitment as the most valued traits in workers. But more often it's an implicit contract, a buildup of organizational and cultural norms and the adoption of new technologies that increasingly make it easy to tether people to work. Either way, this workaholic behavior is unhealthy and counterproductive for workers and for organizations. It's time to fight back.

This book is a quiet revolution, a guide filled with practical advice to help you curb your obsessions and build boundaries between your work, your job, and your life. From business anecdotes about fulfilling orders to more personal stories about Marlee Grace’s recovery from divorce and...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this honest, friendly, and shame-free guide, the creator of the award-winning YouTube channel How to ADHD shares the hard-won insights and practical strategies that have helped her survive, even thrive, in a world not built for her brain. “The world of ADHD has...

Before you were told to "Lean In," Dr. Lois Frankel told you how to get that corner office. The New York Times bestseller, is now completely revised and updated. In this edition, internationally recognized executive coach Lois P. Frankel reveals a distinctive set of behaviors--over 130 in...

In Mental Detox, renowned life coach and psychology expert Dr. Cheyenne Bryant offers powerful and timely guidance to help you shift your mindset, release negativity, and step into your true potential. Packed with practical tools, empowering insights, and real-world strategies, this book will...

A national best-seller, Dead Aid unflinchingly confronts one of the greatest myths of our time: that billions of dollars in aid sent from wealthy countries to developing African nations has helped to reduce poverty and increase growth. In fact, poverty levels continue to escalate and growth rates have steadily declined - and millions continue to suffer. Debunking the current model of international aid promoted by both Hollywood celebrities and policy makers, Dambisa Moyo offers a bold new road map for financing the development of the world's poorest countries.  

It had only been a few months since Karlee married Benson Thomas, and she already knew that her marriage was in trouble! No matter how hard she tried nothing was ever good enough to please him. What was supposed to be her happy ever after was suddenly turning into a prison for her. After many unhappy days and a desperate attempt to make things better, Karlee suggested they go to counseling. To her shock, he accused her of being the one with the problem and he didn't need to go because there was nothing wrong with him. Karlee agreed to go and discovered some important things about her ...

Psychoanalyst Josh Cohen explores the paradoxical pleasures of inactivity and considers four faces of inertia - the burnout, the slob, the daydreamer and the slacker. Drawing on his personal experiences and on stories from his consulting room, while punctuating his discussions with portraits of figures associated with the different forms of inactivity - Andy Warhol, Orson Welles, Emily Dickinson and David Foster Wallace - Cohen gets to the heart of the apathy so many of us feel when faced with the demands of contemporary life.

This engrossing piece of undercover reportage has been a fixture on the New York Times best seller list since its publication. With nearly a million copies in print, Nickel and Dimed is a modern classic that deftly portrays the plight of America's working-class poor.