Personal Exploration

When I began exploring how the mind works more than four decades ago, I did not imagine that my research into the subconscious would change the direction of my life. Over the years, I have studied cognitive science, neurobiology, psychology, and mental health, blending scientific observation with real human experience. This book is the result of that lifelong pursuit, reflecting how understanding the subconscious mind can shape learning, creativity, health, wealth, productivity, meaningful relationships, wellbeing, and happiness. I wrote How Tapping Into My Subconscious Mind Changed My Life...

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

Show Up and Let Yourself be Seen Is vulnerability the same as weakness? "In our culture," teaches Dr. Brené Brown, "we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace...

Beyond Thoughts is a poetry collection that explores the root cause of anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, negative thinking, and emotional suffering to help you heal. This book will take you on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, self-love, happiness, hope, and deep healing to help you find inner peace in a simple yet profound way.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Gene, The Song of The Cell is the third book in this extraordinary writer's exploration of what it means to be human-rich with Siddhartha Mukherjee's revelatory and exhilarating stories of...

When Peter Mayle and his wife traded England's long, gray winters and damp summers for life in southern France, they entered an enchanting, wonderful, sometimes bewildering world. Now, share their adventures, pleasures, and frustrations: the joys and occasional hazards of wining and dining in...

From body-acceptance advocate and MEGABABE founder Katie Sturino comes a heartwarming and hilarious debut. "A clever and stylish ride.” —The New York Times, The Summer’s Best Beach Reads “Rizowy's dynamic performance enhances the story's themes of body positivity and self-love. This...

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? Here's the Essential Course to Thrive in the World. Are you sensitive to bright lights, loud noises, strong smells, or coarse fabrics? Do other people’s moods and needs strongly affect you? On busy days, do you ever wish you could withdraw to a quiet, private...

Following the death of her father, journalist and hospice volunteer Ann Neumann sets out to examine what it means to die well in the United States. When Ann Neumann's father was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, she left her job and moved back to her hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She became his full-time caregiver - cooking, cleaning, and administering medications. When her father died, she was undone by the experience, by grief and the visceral quality of dying.

This moving book was written with great difficulty by an Anglican priest with motor neurone disease at the end of his life, and its ruthless honesty is challenging and compelling. It will be helpful to many who face life-shortening illnesses themselves or in those they love. Philip writes with transparent honesty about life and death, pain and suffering, faith and fear.

From the author of the legendary underground bestseller The Illuminatus! Trilogy and more than 30 other books, comes a long-awaited audio event: Robert Anton Wilson Explains Everything. This once-in-a-lifetime, 12-session recording captures one of the most unconventional and brilliant writers of...

Discover timeless Stoic wisdom reimagined for modern life in "The Stoic Mind" an enlightening visual guide by GoLimitless and Addy Osmani. This second edition deepens the exploration of ancient philosophical principles, connecting them to the challenges you face today - from navigating uncertainty and building resilience to finding meaning in both success and failure. Through carefully curated visuals and insights, this book transforms abstract Stoic concepts into practical tools for daily living. Learn to distinguish what you can control from what you cannot, embrace discomfort as a ...

What guides us when our world is changing? Discover the path to deeper meaning and purpose through depth psychology and classical thought. How did we get to this crossroads in history? And will we make it through—individually and as a species? “We all assumed that learning, rationality, and...

Parents just like you are eager to demystify how to help their gifted child gain self-confidence, understand their emotions, and enhance peer relationships, as well as strengthen their type of giftedness. This book is your practical guide to achieving precisely that.

“This gentle, gorgeously written book may be one of my favorites ever.” —Jenna Bush Hager (A Today show “Read with Jenna” Book Club Selection!) This “moving portrait of love and friendship set against a backdrop of social change” (The New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice)...

A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK From one of our foremost psychologists, a trailblazing book that turns the idea of a good life on its head and urges us to embrace the transformative power of variety and experience For many people, a good life is a stable life, a comfortable life that...

Many people first approaching Quantum Healing Hypnosis feel a sense of uncertainty. You may wonder if it’s truly possible to guide yourself safely and effectively through a session—especially if detailed, beginner-friendly guidance feels hard to find. The world of self-directed inner work can seem overwhelming, particularly if you’ve never previously practiced meditation or related techniques. Many guides assume a level of prior knowledge, leaving newcomers hesitant and unsure of their next steps. Without practical, step-by-step instructions tailored to complete beginners, several ...

“A homage to a vanishing way of life.” — Toronto Star “A story that will feed the soul forever.” — Roy MacGregor “Gritty yet gentle, nostalgic without becoming maudlin… will appeal to everyone who has an interest in Algonquin Park and to those who dream of the ultimate fishing experience.” — Canadian Book Review Annual (Janet Arnett) “Evocative and passionate rendering of Algonquin Park… with an obvious love of fishing and the wilderness life.” — Quill & Quire (Robert Wierseman) Frank Kuiack was the last of a dying breed — crusty, opinionated, and the greatest ...

The world has gone overboard with toxic positivity. Every time we scroll through social media, watch a talk show, or browse the latest self-help books, we're inundated with feel-good messages that oversimplify life’s challenges. It’s time to get real. It’s time to embrace imperfection and humanity instead of chasing unattainable ideals. This book takes a satirical and rational approach to debunking the endless stream of unrealistic motivational messages and memes we’re bombarded with daily. Rational Responses to Motivational Memes and Other Positive Bullsh*t will enlighten you with ...

The Daily Lesson is not your average self-help book. It's a collection of thoughts and reflections that challenge you to look at life differently. With a touch of philosophy, each essay explores topics we often think about but rarely talk about. From dealing with the loss of our parents to understanding love's complex nature, this book gets to the heart of what it means to be human. These essays are straightforward and speak to modern-day experiences, bringing a fresh perspective to familiar feelings. Whether you've seen some of these ideas before or they're completely new to you, each will...