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Through nine emotionally vivid stories, all narrated from animal perspectives portraying the complexity of their lives and relationships, WHAT WE FED TO THE MANTICORE explores themes of environmentalism, conservation, identity, belonging, loss, and family with resounding heart and deep tenderness, and ultimately places the listener under the rich canopy of the tree of life.

In The Future Is Disabled, Leah Laksmi Piepzna-Samarasinha asks some provocative questions: What if, in the near future, the majority of people will be disabled—and what if that's not a bad thing? And what if disability justice and disabled wisdom are crucial to creating a future in which it's possible to survive fascism, climate change, and pandemics and to bring about liberation?

A vivid memoir of food and family, survival and triumph, Love, Loss, and What We Ate traces the arc of Padma Lakshmi’s unlikely path from an immigrant childhood to a complicated life in front of the camera—a tantalizing blend of Ruth Reichl’s Tender at the Bone and Nora Ephron’s...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas...

This book gives hope to everyone connected to endometriosis. That includes every woman and young girl who has it, and the women and men in their lives who know something is wrong, but do not know what it is or what to do about it. This book is written at a level that everyone with ties to this disease can relate to and understand, but it is also for doctors with good intentions who lack the knowledge of how to diagnose or treat it.

A collection of the year’s top food and travel writing, selected by the trailblazing New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-nominated host of Taste the Nation and Top Chef Padma Lakshmi. “Food and travel are natural companions,” writes guest editor Padma Lakshmi. From this pairing...

In this collection of essays, Lambda Literary Award-winning writer and longtime activist and performance artist Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores the politics and realities of disability justice, a movement that centers the lives and leadership of sick and disabled queer, trans, Black, and brown people, with knowledge and gifts for all. Care Work is a mapping of access as radical love, a celebration of the work that sick and disabled queer/people of color are doing to find each other and to build power and community.

Inspirées des guerres les plus sanglantes de toute l'Histoire, découvrez les 33 stratégies les plus efficaces pour vaincre le jeu social et subtil de notre quotidien.

Transformative justice seeks to solve the problem of violence at the grassroots level, without relying on punishment, incarceration, or policing. Community-based approaches to preventing crime and repairing its damage have existed for centuries. However, in the putative atmosphere of contemporary criminal justice systems, they are often marginalized and operate under the radar. Beyond Survival puts these strategies front and center as real alternatives to today's failed models of confinement and "correction."

A Powerful Quick-Read Series! 🚀 This isn’t just another book—it’s a concise, high-impact guide packed with only the most valuable insights you deserve. Every word is carefully chosen, cutting through the noise to save you time while delivering maximum impact. Less content doesn’t mean less value—this is pure, practical wisdom, straight to the point and ready to be applied. No confusion, no fluff—just clarity. Whether you're an avid reader or a beginner, this is your path to transformation. 💡 Welcome aboard! Let’s build a better society together. 🌍 About the book:- ...

Dans cet ouvrage incontournable, Robert Greene nous propose d’apprendre à reprendre le pouvoir sur notre vie, à travers 365 lois tirées de ses réflexions sur la nature humaine.

The legend of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala and the mighty king Dushyanta is a thrilling love story from the epic Mahabharata, which the great ancient poet Kalidasa retold in his immortal play Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala). English and Sanskrit verses intermingle to recreate Kalidasa’s greatest play.

Regain Control, Master Inner Peace, and Build Resilience in a Chaotic World (Book 1 of The Freedom Mastery Series) If stress has become your constant companion—silently draining your energy, numbing your joy, or tightening its grip on your relationships—this book will change everything. Freedom from Stress is your complete, research-backed roadmap to reclaiming inner peace, emotional strength, and mental clarity—no matter how demanding your life is. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness research, and global wisdom traditions, this book offers clear, practical tools for ...

Teenage is 'Turning Point' of our life. This is the age where our mind and body will transform. The thoughts we plow today will become a big tree later. Healthy food will give us a healthy body and positive thoughts will give us a strong mind. So it is important to feed positive thoughts now. In this stage, we must work on our mind because when our mind is better then everything will be better. This self help book contains seven lessons which are taken from the routine life of teenagers to strongly connect with them. Book is simple to understand and powerful message ultimately opens the ...

Are you a parent looking to give your toddler the best possible start in life? The Effective Parent’s Guide to the Toddler Years (1-3 years) offers practical strategies and insights to navigate the critical early years of your child's development, and lay a strong foundation for your toddler's future success and well-being. Why read this book? Expert-Backed Principles: Based on proven parenting practices and expert insights, this book offers actionable advice for supporting children's development. Real-Life Scenarios: Relatable stories to help you navigate the joys and challenges of ...

A book that brings to light the true essence of Buddhism as a religion that inspires in each one of us a yearning for a higher and better life, one full of virtue, spiritual joy, and service to fellow human beings. A book that firmly reminds us that every man must be a fabricator of his own salvation, that The Buddha does not proclaim himself to be a savior but only professes to teach us the way we can liberate ourselves as he has liberated himself.

🌿 Easy Ayurveda Recipes & Cookbook Discover the Healing Power of Food — Recipes for Weight Loss, Hormonal Balance, Heart Health & More ✨ Rediscover Wellness the Natural Way Imagine a way of eating that doesn’t just fill your stomach but nourishes your body, mind, and spirit. A way of living that has stood the test of 5,000 years, bringing balance and healing to millions. That’s the magic of Ayurveda — the ancient science of life. “Turn everyday meals into powerful medicine for your mind and body.” 🍽️ Why Ayurveda Is More Than Just Food Ayurveda isn’t a fad diet. ...

“Leave and Come Back is a phenomenal debut. Prepare to fall in love with the entire cast of characters while Lakshmi expertly weaves humor, heart, and tenderness onto every page.” —Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author of People Watching You’re invited to the most...

When we look at the world from a financial perspective, people are broadly categorized into the poor, the middle class, and the rich. Interestingly, all of them begin from nearly the same starting point — what differentiates them is their financial knowledge and mindset. Wealth is not merely about money; it’s about psychology — the way we think, act, and make decisions. The poor and middle class can transform their lives by understanding the mindset and principles that the rich follow. This book serves as a wake-up call for anyone determined to uplift their financial and personal life...

Wake Up & Reboot: Take Back Your Mornings and Transform Your Day Every morning, it’s the same. You open your eyes, and the exhaustion is already there. Stress creeps in before your first sip of coffee. Your energy swings up and down, and by midday, you’re running on fumes. What if it didn’t have to be this way? Wake Up & Reboot isn’t just another book on productivity or wellness. It’s a science-backed method to help you take control of your mornings, regulate your cortisol—your body’s key stress hormone—and create a ripple effect that transforms your entire day. You don’t ...