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A luminous story of how love triumphs over pain and love never dies; this debut memoir from a mother grieving her young-adult son’s death is a must-read for any parent who has lost a child, is raising a child from the edge of their seat, or whose family struggles with addiction. When Sally McQuillen’s twenty-one-year old son died in a boat accident, her greatest fear was realized. Christopher was often drawn to risk and struggled with addiction. In this riveting memoir, she captures the wild rid...

Alexandra von Triessen, a shy yet gifted pianist, faces the pressure of cutthroat competition and her own insecurities at the prestigious International Ketterling Piano Competition. Raised by cold and distant parents, Alexandra found solace in music, channeling her deepest emotions into her art. At Ketterling, she crosses paths with Sebastian D’Antonio, a magnetic and ambitious pianist whose dazzling charisma masks the shadows of his fractured past. While Alexandra is drawn to Sebastian’s charm,...

A routine immigration case, a shocking legacy. Jessa Gidney's quest for justice draws her into the heart of an abhorrent conspiracy. As she uncovers her personal ties to a heartbreaking past, her life takes a dramatic turn, in this emotionally riveting novel inspired by true events. Alternating between the past and present, and deftly tackling timely-yet-timeless issues such as reproductive rights, incarceration, and society's expectations of women and mothers, Jacqueline Friedland brings us a c...

After 38 years of daily meditation practice in addition to retreats, workshops and studying with a variety of teachers, Cynthia Moore found the answer to her question: “What is the point? Why do we do any of it?” The answer came to her in a small church in Arezzo, Italy, but had been in her heart all along: “We do what we love, and we stay firmly planted in the present moment. That’s all. That is enough. That’s love.” Endorsed by Whoopi Goldberg, she takes readers through wildly varied incarnati...

In her paradigm-shifting book, Aleeza Ben Shalom—dating coach and Netflix star—will guide readers through her highly original perspective on dating, revealing the surprising ways in which a person’s dating habits directly influence their chances of finding lasting love. With her unique blend of wisdom and humor, she debunks widespread societal myths about love, inviting readers to reframe how they approach the practice of dating. Each chapter introduces the reader to a specific methodology while...

Twenty million adults in the United States live with an autoimmune disease. As we head into Autoimmune Awareness Month this March, Dr. Julius Birnbaum offers essential advice for navigating the complex world of various autoimmune diseases. He helps patients, caregivers, and health care professionals understand the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and more. He also shares valuable insight such as why depression is a frequentl...

TV Actress, award-winning playwright and novelist Alretha Thomas brings us a psychological thriller about two mothers that is told in two timelines—2009 and 2019. One is an elementary school nurse living in New York who battles mental health issues. The other is a news reporter living in California who aspires to be the first African American editor at the newspaper where she works. Both women are harboring life-changing secrets, involving a missing child and an attack. As the story unfolds, it’...

In his groundbreaking new book, Hank Quense shares practical tools and real-world examples to help modern writers harness the power of AI for their creative and professional endeavors. “In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, AI has become an invaluable companion for writers, offering solutions that save time, spark creativity and streamline workflows,” Quense added. “Do not fear artificial intelligence. Embrace its ethical applications.” He shows authors how to leverage and integrate AI across...

Kristen Moeller knows what it means to walk through fire—literally and figuratively. After losing her dream home and all her worldly possessions to the devastating 2012 Lower North Fork Fire in Colorado that claimed three lives and destroyed 21 homes, Kristen found herself at a crossroads. There was now “life before the fire” and “life after the fire.”Drawing on over 30 years of personal growth and psychological training, her recovery from addiction in 1989, and her experience as a former therap...

Today’s generation of teenagers is living in a world no one could have imagined just a couple decades ago, a world of social media and an endless flow of information (and disinformation). They are also more likely to be lonely, depressed, stressed out, and diagnosed with mental health issues than any generation before them. Dr. Ran Anbar takes a deep dive into the most prevalent wellness concerns for teens. He guides readers through such topics as anxiety, relationships, sleep, making tough deci...

In an unpredictable world, the ability to adapt and survive is more critical than ever. World-renowned survival expert Creek Stewart shares a comprehensive guidebook that offers you the tools, strategies, and confidence to face any emergency scenario head-on. From natural disasters and power grid failures to terrorist attacks and pandemics, he delivers step-by-step survival plans for more than 20 real-world crises. Whether you’re deciding to shelter-in-place or evacuate, this book empowers you t...

Concerned by the epidemic of chronic disease in our children today, and inspired to take action by their own formative years as Girl Scouts, consumer advocates pediatrician Dr. Michelle Perro alongside Dr. Stephanie Seneff and Zen Honeycutt have taken the initiative to commission testing for contaminants in our commercial food, in our children’s food, particularly. Together, their organizations, GMOScience and Moms Across America, have tested everything from school lunches, fast food, baby food,...

After Wayne Scott’s wife, Eva, learns he is struggling with his identity within the context of their monogamous marriage, they make the difficult decision to separate. With three young children, a mortgage, and the threat of divorce looming large, the two take a leap of faith and begin attending couples therapy with a professional that will forever change each of their lives. It is in that very therapist’s office that the seeds for a beautiful, renewed phase of their relationship are sown as the...

Nobody seems to listen. We spend all our time communicating but how much time do we spend actually listening. Christine Miles has made it her mission to spearhead a “listening movement.” Over 25 years of experience in education, emotional intelligence, and psychology has opened her eyes to how poor listening sabotages relationships and organizations. She's developed The Listening Path®, a system that teaches the art of listening as a foundational skill for success in any role or industry. The pr...

Deborah Rudell’s world unravels when the leaders of her spiritual commune are exposed, arrested, and imprisoned for bioterrorism and attempted murder. Crushed and adrift, she moves her family off the commune to create a sense of normalcy. But when her husband seeks an opportunity to dismantle and rebuild a derelict fifty-foot schooner, she uproots their children once again and joins him in Kauai. For the next five years, she dedicates her life to restoring a boat. While she grapples with emotion...

Imagine a career that energizes you, provides financial security, and allows you to live life on your own terms. It’s not about finding the right job—it’s about creating a fulfilling career that aligns with your personal goals and values. Learn how to optimize your most valuable asset on your road to professional freedom—you. Drawing from over 43 years’ experience in the commercial real estate capital markets; and coaching entrepreneurs and C-suite executives, Jack M. Cohen gives over 60 practic...

Thirteen-year-old Jennifer grapples with the unraveling of her family when her mother, who lost her parents at a young age and was raised in a strict Baptist orphanage, reveals that eighteen years ago, unmarried and pregnant, she was forced to relinquish her infant boy at birth and give him up for adoption, and that she has finally located him. While trying to come to terms with her mother’s secrets and the discovery of a new brother, Jennifer’s world is once again shattered when her father anno...

From the time he was born, Martin Luther King III has carried the weight of his father’s legacy—and his dream of a Beloved Community built on justice, love and equal rights for all. Today, in a world burdened by histories of violence, oppression, racism, poverty, fear and disconnectedness, that dream seems more remote than ever. Martin has teamed up with his wife and fellow activist, Arndrea Waters King, and legacy architects Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger to find a new way forward. Drawin...

In recent years, gentle parenting has become popular among parents but it sometimes can be challenging to pull off. With its emphasis on building connections and acknowledging feelings, this parenting philosophy helps children feel supported and valued while giving parents the tools to calmly guide them as they grow and develop. Yet, while this approach seems infinitely better than the authoritarian styles of previous generations, parents often find that it can be challenging to execute with kid...

Patricia Bonis fell madly in love with Rahman Abbar, scion of a wealthy Saudi Arabian family. She reveals her story of a whirlwind romance, her eventual marriage and what happened when she journeyed to his country to meet the family. A smart, free-spirited girl who had attended Wellesley College, Patricia was not prepared for life as a Saudi woman-a life spent looking through curtains and veils at the world outside, a life that of necessity was curtailed and protected from the toxic masculinity ...

When Lee Metoyer is hired to be the new housekeeper, she has no idea that she’s about to become the anchor to a family in an abusive patriarch's home, setting a mystery in motion that will take decades to uncover. At the age of 72, Lee falls ill and on her deathbed asks Sandra Schnakenburg to write her story. The only problem is, she doesn’t know the story. Embarking on a quest to honor Lee’s final wishes, Sandy takes an emotional and thrilling journey, unveiling shocking truths about herself an...

Kathryn also interviews Author Gail Lukasik.Blending social history and personal narratives, Gail Lukasik delves into the devastating psychological trauma of uncovering a hidden family secret with all the twists and turns of a mystery novel, starting with how the discovery was made; to why it was kept secret; to the arduous, sometimes disappointing, quest to find a biological parent or parents. To fully understand the secrecy surrounding these family secrets, the book examines pre-WWII and post-...

Kathryn interviews Author Mickey Huff.It's so common that it’s become a cliché: Americans gather around a holiday table with sumptuous food and plenty of drink. The best china has been taken out of storage for the occasion. Family from out of town reunite after a long year apart or only seeing each other on Zoom. It all starts out with such good intentions and high hopes. Then the talk turns to politics and in short order, cousins are screaming at each other; siblings are vowing never to speak a...

Kathryn interviews Author Kim Dower.Following the commercial and literary success of her bestselling poetry collection, I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom: Poems on Motherhood, Kim Dower delivers What She Wants: Poems on Obsession, Desire, Despair, Euphoria—turning her keen eye, vibrant imagination, trademark insight, and humor to the intensity of obsessive love. These steamy and provocative poems, combining humor and heartache, run through the four phases of Limerence, the state of being infa...