New York Times Best Seller of Advice, How-To, and Miscellaneous

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New York Times Best Seller of Advice, How-To, and Miscellaneous includes THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS--SUPER EASY! (2021), THE FOREVER DOG (2021), FEEDING THE SOUL (BECAUSE IT'S MY BUSINESS) (2021), AN UNAPOLOGETIC COOKBOOK (2021), WORLD TRAVEL (2021).

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THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS--SUPER EASY!

release date: Nov 07, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS--SUPER EASY!
Ree Drummond shares easy and delicious recipes in this cookbook, making cooking approachable for home cooks.

THE FOREVER DOG

release date: Oct 31, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
THE FOREVER DOG
The authors provide insights into pet care and nutrition, promoting the well-being and longevity of dogs in the Forever Dog lifestyle.

FEEDING THE SOUL (BECAUSE IT'S MY BUSINESS)

release date: Oct 17, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
FEEDING THE SOUL (BECAUSE IT'S MY BUSINESS)
Tabitha Brown combines recipes and personal anecdotes to inspire readers to nourish their souls through food and self-care.

AN UNAPOLOGETIC COOKBOOK

release date: Oct 03, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
AN UNAPOLOGETIC COOKBOOK
Joshua Weissman presents a cookbook with recipes, cooking techniques, and a humorous and unapologetic approach to the culinary world.

WORLD TRAVEL

release date: May 09, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, May 9, 2021.
WORLD TRAVEL
Anthony Bourdain shares insights and stories from his travels around the world, offering a unique perspective on different cultures, cuisines, and global experiences.

THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE SPEAK

release date: Apr 18, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE SPEAK
The Women of the Bible Speak is a collection of quotes from the Bible’s most important female characters. Shannon Bream, a Fox News anchor and Bible teacher, brings these women’s stories to life, providing context and insight into their lives and legacies.

EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER

release date: Apr 04, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, April 4, 2021.
EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER
A look at the history of the food industry and how it has been used to control people

HOW TO DO THE WORK

release date: Mar 28, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
HOW TO DO THE WORK
A look at the history of psychology and how it has been used to control people

BEYOND ORDER

release date: Mar 21, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
BEYOND ORDER
A look at the history of chaos and how it has been used to control people

Keep Sharp

release date: Jan 05, 2021
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Keep Sharp
Keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp with this science-driven guide to protecting your mind from decline by neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta. Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a “best” diet or exercise regimen for the brain, and explains whether it's healthier to play video games that test memory and processing speed, or to engage in more social interaction. Discover what we can learn from “super-brained” people who are in their eighties and nineties with no signs of slowing down—and whether there are truly any benefits to drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Dr. Gupta also addresses brain disease, particularly Alzheimer's, answers all your questions about the signs and symptoms, and shows how to ward against it and stay healthy while caring for a partner in cognitive decline. He likewise provides you with a personalized twelve-week program featuring practical strategies to strengthen your brain every day. Keep Sharp is the only owner's manual you'll need to keep your brain young and healthy regardless of your age!

Forgiving What You Can't Forget

release date: Nov 17, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Forgiving What You Can't Forget
New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps readers address how to stop suffering from what others have done to them while exploring what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and how to deal with difficult relationships. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on living like this, but you don't know what to do next. And you just aren't sure if you'll ever get past it. Lysa TerKeurst has walked this journey, wrestling with deep hurts and struggling to move forward. And she's discovered that--to find life-giving freedom--you have to let go of bound-up resentment and resistance to forgiving people who aren't willing to make things right. With deep empathy, therapeutic insight, and rich Bible teaching coming out of 1,000 hours of study, Lysa will help you learn how to move on when the other person refuses to change and never says they're sorry; walk through a step by step process to free yourself from the hurt of your past and feel less offended today; discover what the Bible really says about forgiveness and the peace that comes from living it out right now; identify what's stealing trust and vulnerability from your relationships so you can believe there is still good ahead; and disempower the triggers hijacking your emotions by embracing the two necessary parts of forgiveness.

Modern Comfort Food

release date: Oct 06, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 25, 2020.
Modern Comfort Food
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A collection of all-new soul-satisfying dishes from America's favorite home cook! ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Food Network, The Washington Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Town & Country In Modern Comfort Food, Ina Garten shares 85 new recipes that will feed your deepest cravings. Many of these dishes are inspired by childhood favorites—but with the volume turned way up, such as Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese sandwiches (the perfect match for Ina's Creamy Tomato Bisque), Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions, and the crispiest hash browns that are actually made in a waffle iron! There are few things more comforting than gathering for a meal with the ones you love, especially when dishes like Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are at the center of the table. Old-fashioned crowd pleasers like Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions are even more delicious and streamlined for quick cleanup. For dessert? You'll find the best Boston Cream Pie, Banana Rum Trifle, and Black and White Cookies you'll ever make. Home cooks can always count on Ina's dependable, easy-to-follow instructions, with lots of side notes for cooking and entertaining—it's like having Ina right there beside you, helping you all the way. From cocktails to dessert, from special weekend breakfasts to quick weeknight dinners, you'll find yourself making these cozy and delicious recipes over and over again.

The Happy in a Hurry Cookbook

release date: Jan 01, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 18, 2020.
The Happy in a Hurry Cookbook
"Hilarious stories and pleasing recipes centered around making happy memories, with ease and speed in mind, from the New York Times bestselling authors of The Happy Cookbook"

SOLUTIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS

release date: Oct 11, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 11, 2020.
SOLUTIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS
Humorous graphic memoir exploring life's challenges and absurdities.

The Home Edit Life

release date: Sep 15, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
The Home Edit Life
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The authors of The Home Edit and stars of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to your work life, on-the-go necessities, and technology. At home or on the go, you don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life—whether you're a busy mom, a roommate living with three, or someone who's always traveling for work. You just need to know how to set up a system that works for you. In the next phase of the home organizing craze, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin go beyond the pantry and bookshelf to show you how to contain the chaos in all aspects of your life, from office space and holiday storage to luggage and pet supplies. Get to know your organizing style, tailor it to your family's lifestyle, and lead the low-guilt life as you apply more genius ideas to every aspect of your life. Clea and Joanna are here to remind you that “it's okay to own things” in the quest for pretty and smart spaces. With The Home Edit Life, you'll soon be corralling phone cords, archiving old photos, arranging your phone apps by color, and packing your suitcase like a pro.

Think Like a Monk

release date: Sep 08, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, September 27, 2020.
Think Like a Monk
Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. When you think like a monk, you'll understand: -How to overcome negativity -How to stop overthinking -Why comparison kills love -How to use your fear -Why you can't find happiness by looking for it -How to learn from everyone you meet -Why you are not your thoughts -How to find your purpose -Why kindness is crucial to success -And much more... Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk's path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents. Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world's largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world's most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world's #1 Health and Wellness podcast. In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

The Blue Zones Kitchen

release date: Jan 01, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, September 20, 2020.
The Blue Zones Kitchen
Best-selling author Dan Buettner debuts his first cookbook, filled with 100 longevity recipes inspired by the Blue Zones locations around the world, where people live the longest. Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. Each dish--for example, Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone; Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Ceviche; Cornmeal Waffles from Loma Linda, California; and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes--uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. Complemented by mouthwatering photography, the recipes also include lifestyle tips (including the best times to eat dinner and proper portion sizes), all gleaned from countries as far away as Japan and as near as Blue Zones project cities in Texas. Innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes make the Blue Zones lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.

Doesn't Hurt to Ask

release date: Aug 18, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, September 6, 2020.
Doesn't Hurt to Ask
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Former congressman and prosecutor Trey Gowdy teaches you how to effectively communicate and persuade on the issues that matter most to you, drawing on his experience in the courtroom and the halls of Congress. “A must-read for people who want to learn how best to succeed.”—Dana Perino, Fox News host and bestselling author of Everything Will Be Okay You do not need to be in a courtroom to advocate for others. You do not need to be in Congress to champion a cause. From the boardroom to the kitchen table, opportunities to make your case abound, and Doesn't Hurt to Ask shows you how to seize them. By blending gripping case studies from nearly two decades in a courtroom and four terms in national politics with personal stories and practical advice, Trey Gowdy walks you through the tools and the mindset needed to effectively communicate your message. Along the way, Gowdy reflects on the moments in his life when he learned the most about how to argue and convince. He recounts his missteps during his first murder trial, the conversation that changed his view on criminal justice reform, and what he learned while questioning James Comey and Secretary Hillary Clinton. Sharing the techniques he perfected advocating in law and politics, Gowdy helps you identify your objective, understand your personal jury, and engage in the art of questioning so you can be heard, be understood, and, ultimately, move others. Whether it's getting a boss to take a chance on your idea, convincing someone to support your cause, or urging a child to invest more effort in an important task, movement requires persuasion. Doesn't Hurt to Ask shows you how to persuade, no matter the jury and no matter the cause.

Relationship Goals

release date: Apr 28, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Relationship Goals
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex “No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.”—Levi Lusko NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITAN You scroll through photo after photo of happy couples and think, I want a relationship like that! The thing is, those intimate relationships are a mirage—the closer you get to them, the more you realize they aren't real at all. So what does a real relationship look like? And how do you get there? In Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd digs deep to give you good news and real-life ideas for making the most of your most important relationships. Take a look at • what it means to choose intentional dating over recreational dating • how to move on from mistakes you've made in the past • why love gets stronger after marriage • what the Bible has to say about sex (hot take: it's more sizzling than you think) • why the best friendships have God at the center Whether you are married, single, or it's complicated, aiming for the right targets will make all the difference in finding true satisfaction. As it turns out, God's got the best relationship goals of all for your life. Why settle for less?

Unti

release date: Mar 23, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Unti
Following the launch of her #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook, Magnolia Table, and seeing her family's own sacred dishes being served at other families' tables across the country, Joanna Gaines gained a deeper commitment to the value of food being shared. This insight inspired Joanna to get back in the kitchen and start from scratch, pushing herself beyond her comfort zone to develop new recipes for her family, and yours, to gather around. Magnolia Table, Volume 2 is filled with 145 new recipes from her own home that she shares with husband Chip and their five kids, and from the couple's restaurant, Magnolia Table; Silos Baking Co; and new coffee shop, Magnolia Press. From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Magnolia Table, Volume 2 gives readers abundant reasons to gather together. The book is beautifully photographed and filled with dishes you'll want to bring into your own home, including: Mushroom-Gruyére Quiche Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Zucchini-Squash Strata Chicken-Pecan-Asparagus Casserole Stuffed Pork Loin Lemon-Lavender Tart Magnolia Press Chocolate Cake

Leadership Strategy and Tactics

release date: Jan 14, 2020
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
Leadership Strategy and Tactics
The ultimate guide on leadership from the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Extreme Ownership. In the military, a field manual provides instructions in simple, clear, step-by-step language to help soldiers complete their mission. In the civilian sector, books offer information on everything from fixing a leaky faucet to developing an effective workout program to cooking a good steak. But what if you are promoted into a new position leading your former peers? What if you don't get selected for the leadership position you wanted? How do you overcome imposter syndrome, when you aren't sure you should be leading? As a leader, how do you judiciously dole out punishment? What about reward? How do you build trust with your both your superiors and your subordinates? How do you deliver truthful criticism up and down the chain of command in a tactful and positive way? These are all questions about leadership—the most complex of all human endeavors. And while there are books out there that provide solid leadership principles, books like Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership, there is no leadership field manual that provides a direct, situational, pragmatic how-to guide that anyone can instantly put to use. Until now. Leadership Strategy and Tactics explains how to take leadership theory, quickly translate that theory into applicable strategy, and then put leadership into action at a tactical level. This book is the solution that leaders at every level need—not just to understand the leadership game, but also how to play the leadership game, and win it.

THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE

release date: Dec 22, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE
The illustrated book explores life's important lessons through the interactions of a boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse.

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
Now a Netflix series New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the 2018 James Beard Award for Best General Cookbook and multiple IACP Cookbook Awards Named one of the Best Books of 2017 by: NPR, BuzzFeed, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Rachel Ray Every Day, San Francisco Chronicle, Vice Munchies, Elle.com, Glamour, Eater, Newsday, Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Seattle Times, Tampa Bay Times, Tasting Table, Modern Farmer, Publishers Weekly, and more. A visionary new master class in cooking that distills decades of professional experience into just four simple elements, from the woman declared "America's next great cooking teacher" by Alice Waters. In the tradition of The Joy of Cooking and How to Cook Everything comes Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, an ambitious new approach to cooking by a major new culinary voice. Chef and writer Samin Nosrat has taught everyone from professional chefs to middle school kids to author Michael Pollan to cook using her revolutionary, yet simple, philosophy. Master the use of just four elements--Salt, which enhances flavor; Fat, which delivers flavor and generates texture; Acid, which balances flavor; and Heat, which ultimately determines the texture of food--and anything you cook will be delicious. By explaining the hows and whys of good cooking, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will teach and inspire a new generation of cooks how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen and cook delicious meals with any ingredients, anywhere, at any time. Echoing Samin's own journey from culinary novice to award-winning chef, Salt, Fat Acid, Heat immediately bridges the gap between home and professional kitchens. With charming narrative, illustrated walkthroughs, and a lighthearted approach to kitchen science, Samin demystifies the four elements of good cooking for everyone. Refer to the canon of 100 essential recipes--and dozens of variations--to put the lessons into practice and make bright, balanced vinaigrettes, perfectly caramelized roast vegetables, tender braised meats, and light, flaky pastry doughs. Featuring 150 illustrations and infographics that reveal an atlas to the world of flavor by renowned illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will be your compass in the kitchen. Destined to be a classic, it just might be the last cookbook you'll ever need. With a foreword by Michael Pollan.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier

release date: Oct 22, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier
The #1 New York Times bestselling author and Food Network favorite The Pioneer Woman cooks up exciting new favorites from her life on the ranch in this glorious full-color cookbook that showcases home cooking at its most delicious (and most fun!). Welcome to Ree's new frontier! Much has happened on Drummond Ranch over the last couple of years: The kids are growing up, another left for college, Ree's business has expanded, and her cooking has evolved. While she still cherishes her trademark family-friendly style of food, Ree's been cooking up some incredible new dishes that reflect the flavors, colors, and texture she's craving these days. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier features 120 brand new step-by-step recipes that inject fresh, exciting elements into Ree's beloved comfort foods. From super-scrumptious breakfasts, to tasty soups and sandwiches, to doable and delicious suppers and sides—and, of course, a collection of irresistible sweets you'll want to make immediately!—home cooks everywhere will discover an extensive list of must-make dishes the whole family will love. A wife, mother, and successful entrepreneur with a thriving business and popular social media presence, Ree knows exactly what it means to juggle life's numerous demands simultaneously. Because the day-to-day can get pretty busy, she's created diverse and delectable recipes to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner a little simpler by including solutions using a sheet pan, an Instant Pot, and a slow cooker, as well as her much-loved cast iron skillet and Dutch oven. And to reflect her own occasional adventures in carb cutting, Ree shares 50 of the most luscious “lower”-carb recipes you'll ever taste, designed to mix in with hearty recipes her longtime fans have come to love. In The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier you can explore an amazing and eclectic mix of traditional and new including: Portobello Bun Burgers (revolutionary) Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal (tastes just like fall!) Cheesy Lasagna Soup (so family friendly) Fried Red Tomato Sandwich (delicious, with pesto mayo and whole basil leaves) ”Everything” Parmesan Crisps (an irresistible low-carb snack) Zucchini Caprese Sliders (a pretty and tasty low-carb delight) Blueberry Ricotta Crostini (gorgeous party food!) Teriyaki Shrimp and Pineapple Parcels (the NEW way to stir fry) Mean Green Mac & Cheese (mac & cheese + veggies = score!) Ranch Pork Chop Sheet Pan Supper (kids will love to make it) Cauliflower Fried Rice (a guilt-free version of your favorite takeout dish) Ice Cream Bonbons (smaller bites, to satisfy quick cravings) 11-Carton Cake (uses a carton of yogurt, then the carton measures everything else!) Caramel Apple Quesadillas (beyond belief) Ree mixes dazzling new dishes with plenty of kitchen and organizational tips, plus advice to help you optimize your time and space in the kitchen so that you can enjoy time with your family! Filled with sensational food that is both sophisticated and down-home (and oh-so-easy to make and bake), The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier offers a whole new world of ”scrumptious” for you to explore!

I Really Needed This Today

release date: Oct 15, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, November 3, 2019.
I Really Needed This Today
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show co-host Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope—the perfect gift for Mother's Day! Several years ago, Today show co-host Hoda Kotb began posting a variety of quotes on her Instagram page. Some were penned by a favorite writer; others offered a dose of love or laughter. She thought the quotes were meaningful only to her, but soon a funny thing started happening—reactions poured in from thousands of people who were just as moved. The quotes weren't only providing inspiration to Hoda, they were comforting and connecting people. So many of their comments read, “I really needed this today,” a phrase that inspired the book's title. In I Really Needed This Today, Hoda not only shares 365 sayings and quotes, she writes about the people and experiences that have pushed her to challenge boundaries, embrace change, and explore relationships to their fullest. Written with her signature wit and warmth, this book is the ideal companion to tuck beside your bed or to bring with you on-the-go to keep you motivated, recharged, and inspired each day.

MOVIES (AND OTHER THINGS)

release date: Oct 27, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 27, 2019.
MOVIES (AND OTHER THINGS)
Humorous essays discussing movies and pop culture by Shea Serrano.

Stillness Is the Key

release date: Oct 01, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 20, 2019.
Stillness Is the Key
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal Bestseller In The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for those charging ahead. All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness--to be steady while the world spins around you. In this book, he outlines a path for achieving this ancient, but urgently necessary way of living. Drawing on a wide range of history's greatest thinkers, from Confucius to Seneca, Marcus Aurelius to Thich Nhat Hanh, John Stuart Mill to Nietzsche, he argues that stillness is not mere inactivity, but the doorway to self-mastery, discipline, and focus. Holiday also examines figures who exemplified the power of stillness: baseball player Sadaharu Oh, whose study of Zen made him the greatest home run hitter of all time; Winston Churchill, who in balancing his busy public life with time spent laying bricks and painting at his Chartwell estate managed to save the world from annihilation in the process; Fred Rogers, who taught generations of children to see what was invisible to the eye; Anne Frank, whose journaling and love of nature guided her through unimaginable adversity. More than ever, people are overwhelmed. They face obstacles and egos and competition. Stillness Is the Key offers a simple but inspiring antidote to the stress of 24/7 news and social media. The stillness that we all seek is the path to meaning, contentment, and excellence in a world that needs more of it than ever.

The Ride of a Lifetime

release date: Sep 23, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
The Ride of a Lifetime
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time's 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his fifteen years as CEO while reinventing one of the world's most beloved companies and inspiring the people who bring the magic to life. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Competition was more intense than ever and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company's history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Today, Disney is the largest, most admired media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era. In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger shares the lessons he learned while running Disney and leading its 220,000-plus employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including: • Optimism. Even in the face of difficulty, an optimistic leader will find the path toward the best possible outcome and focus on that, rather than give in to pessimism and blaming. • Courage. Leaders have to be willing to take risks and place big bets. Fear of failure destroys creativity. • Decisiveness. All decisions, no matter how difficult, can be made on a timely basis. Indecisiveness is both wasteful and destructive to morale. • Fairness. Treat people decently, with empathy, and be accessible to them. This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger for forty-five years, since the day he started as the lowliest studio grunt at ABC. It's also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the Star Wars mythology. “The ideas in this book strike me as universal” Iger writes. “Not just to the aspiring CEOs of the world, but to anyone wanting to feel less fearful, more confidently themselves, as they navigate their professional and even personal lives.”

EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE

release date: Sep 29, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, September 29, 2019.
EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE
Self-help book encouraging readers that everything is figureoutable.

How To

release date: Sep 03, 2019
No. 1 Best Seller on Sunday, September 22, 2019.
How To
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “How To will make you laugh as you learn…With How To, you can't help but appreciate the glorious complexity of our universe and the amazing breadth of humanity's effort to comprehend it. If you want some lightweight edification, you won't go wrong with How To.” —CNET “[How To] has science and jokes in it, so 10/10 can recommend.” —Simone Giertz The world's most entertaining and useless self-help guide from the brilliant mind behind the wildly popular webcomic xkcd, the bestsellers What If? and Thing Explainer, and What If? 2, coming September 13, 2022 For any task you might want to do, there's a right way, a wrong way, and a way so monumentally complex, excessive, and inadvisable that no one would ever try it. How To is a guide to the third kind of approach. It's full of highly impractical advice for everything from landing a plane to digging a hole. Bestselling author and cartoonist Randall Munroe explains how to predict the weather by analyzing the pixels of your Facebook photos. He teaches you how to tell if you're a baby boomer or a 90's kid by measuring the radioactivity of your teeth. He offers tips for taking a selfie with a telescope, crossing a river by boiling it, and powering your house by destroying the fabric of space-time. And if you want to get rid of the book once you're done with it, he walks you through your options for proper disposal, including dissolving it in the ocean, converting it to a vapor, using tectonic plates to subduct it into the Earth's mantle, or launching it into the Sun. By exploring the most complicated ways to do simple tasks, Munroe doesn't just make things difficult for himself and his readers. As he did so brilliantly in What If?, Munroe invites us to explore the most absurd reaches of the possible. Full of clever infographics and fun illustrations, How To is a delightfully mind-bending way to better understand the science and technology underlying the things we do every day.
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