Critical Lives

The Critical Journey, at its core, is a description of the spiritual journey: our response to our faith in God with the resulting changes that follow. In this book, authors Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A. Guelich address the following issues: the struggle to find meaning and wholeness, the crisis of values and identity at mid-life, the quest for self-actualization, the healing of early religious experiences, and questions about the spiritual journey. Their goal is to help us understand where we are on our individual faith journeys and also appreciate where others are in theirs.

Critical Thinking for Work & Everyday Life Sharpen your thinking. Spot misinformation. Make smarter choices—faster. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting information? Struggle to know what’s true, or second-guess your decisions at work, online, or at home? You’re not alone. In today’s world, most people are never taught how to think critically. This book makes it simple. Critical Thinking for Work & Everyday Life gives you clear, practical tools to cut through confusion and build lifelong skills you’ll actually use. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Spot fake news, myths, ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Biblical Critical Theory Audio Lectures, Part 2 includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

In her former career as an English professor, Theresa Brown had been shielded from the harsh reality of death. That all changed the day she decided to become an oncology nurse. In Critical Care, Theresa writes powerfully and honestly about her first year on the hospital floor. With great compassion and a disarming sense of humor, she shares the trials and triumphs of her patients and comes to realize that caring for a patient means much more than simply treating a disease.

In Critical Connections, renowned sociologist and author Dr. Tracy Brower delivers inspiration and pragmatic new insights on community and connection that you can use in your own life to build belonging, find and make friends, and create a happier life. The author explains how you can avoid bad friendships, reconnect with old friends, deepen existing friendships, and start a new friend group.

Share the innermost feelings of emergency services workers as they encounter trauma, tragedy, redemption, and even a little humor. This audiobook details a progression from innocence to enlightened caregiver to burnout, glimpsing into each stage personally and professionally.

Chip and Dan Heath, the bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick, tackle one of the most critical topics in our work and personal lives: how to make better decisions. 　 Research in psychology has revealed that our decisions are disrupted by an array of biases and irrationalities...

If you were raised by a narcissistic mother and are struggling with the lingering effects of a toxic upbringing, this is the road map you need to heal the past and thrive in the present and future.

*With a foreword from Tim Keller* A bold vision for Christians who want to engage the world in a way that is biblically faithful and culturally sensitive. In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin shows how the Bible and its unfolding story help us make sense of modern life and culture...

What if you could reinvent the way you think–and build the life you know you're capable of? You’re trying to move forward–but something seems to be holding you back. You feel like you are missing a key piece of information that, once discovered, will allow you to get on the right track. The pressure to figure it all out keeps building. What you need is a way to think that brings momentum, not more confusion.

The book that taught America how to wake up. In 1845, Henry David Thoreau walked into the woods near Walden Pond and built a cabin with his own hands. He stayed for two years, two months, and two days. What he wrote there became one of the most influential works in American philosophy — a radical manifesto for living deliberately in a world that demands conformity. Walden; or, Life in the Woods is not a nature book. It is an experiment in existence. Thoreau asks what happens when you strip life to its essentials — when you refuse the quiet desperation that passes for modern living and ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Biblical Critical Theory Audio Lectures, Part 1 includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

Stop Being Manipulated. Start Thinking Clearly. Every day you encounter dozens of arguments designed to persuade you without actually proving anything. Political speeches that attack character instead of addressing policy. Advertisements that exploit fear rather than demonstrate value. Social media debates where emotion replaces evidence. Scientific claims that confuse correlation with causation. These are not random mistakes—they are logical fallacies, specific patterns of flawed reasoning that bypass critical thinking and lead to unjustified conclusions. Most people recognize when ...

This compelling #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America—and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives. Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that...

The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work. While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable...

Life is filled with choices, big and small. Critical thinking empowers children to evaluate options, foresee potential outcomes, and make informed decisions. This skill is invaluable, not just in their formative years but throughout life. Critical thinkers are naturally curious. They question the status quo, seek deeper understanding, and are always eager to learn. This innate curiosity can lead to a lifelong love for learning. When children think critically, they learn to face challenges head-on, adapt to changing situations, and bounce back from setbacks. This resilience is crucial for ...

What happens when life hangs in the balance at 150 mph — and you're the only one who can save it? Operation Flight Nurse: Real-Life Medical Emergencies takes you inside the cockpit and the chaos of critical care transport. Written by David M. Kaniecki, DNP, APRN-CNP — a flight nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in emergency and critical care — this gripping collection of true stories reveals the life-or-death decisions that define flight nursing. Each chapter unfolds a real emergency: a massive heart attack mid-flight, a stroke racing against the clock, a trauma ...

Fooled by Randomness is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are The Black Swan, Antifragile...

The Wisdom of Socrates: Understanding and Applying Socratic Philosophy to Everyday Life is a clear, accessible introduction to one of history’s most influential philosophers. Whether you're new to philosophy or seeking practical wisdom for everyday life, this book helps you explore and apply the timeless teachings of Socrates in modern times. Through engaging chapters, you'll discover: The life and legacy of Socrates How to use the Socratic Method to think clearly and challenge assumptions What "Know Thyself" really means—and how it can transform your life How to live ethically and ...

In a world overloaded with information, emotions, and conflicting opinions, clear thinking isn’t just useful—it’s essential. Critical Thinking: The Thought Upgrade gives you a simple, practical roadmap to sharpen your reasoning, analyze arguments with confidence, and make better decisions in everyday life. Designed for busy readers, this book breaks complex skills into easy steps you can apply immediately. You’ll learn how to spot logical fallacies, evaluate sources, avoid common cognitive biases, stay objective in heated situations, and cut through misinformation—especially ...