I have yet to meet someone who cannot benefit from Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, no matter their beliefs or background. This monk teaches mindfulness, breath work, and living in peace in such a gentle and universal way, it can easily fit into your personal belief system and encourage you to look deeply into the sources …
For those of us who love Harry Potter (and there are a LOT of us), the magic never truly ends. We re-read the books. We watch the movies for maybe the hundredth time (and I might not be exaggerating). We find camaraderie and instant connections with fellow Potterheads who also believe in love, magic, and forever friendship. …
This hilariously funny graphic novel is perfect for any young adult (or kid at heart) who is struggling to live a healthy, fun lifestyle with limited funds. From tips on housing and medical insurance to simple recipes for healthy meals, you are certain to find easy, practical changes that will improve your quality of life. …
Life is a sequence of moments. Some bring pleasure, some bring pain, but most lay somewhere in between. The goal in life is to have the majority of moments sit on the side of pleasure. These are my words, not those of Meik. However, in this wonderful little read Meik lays out in very simple …
This is more than just a great cookbook full of cheap, easy, and delicious meals, though it is definitely that! It started out as the author’s capstone for her master’s in food studies–a free cookbook to make it easier to eat on the SNAP (food stamp) budget of $4 per person, per day. This version …
Using recent data and stories from real high achievers, psychologist Duckworth offers the insight that success is not measured by talent and luck so much as the compulsion to succeed. Those with “grit” factors– who make an effort, who practice deliberately, who view their work as a “calling”– are often twice as likely to be …
“Based on a poem by Neil Gaiman, Instructions should rival Oh, the Places You’ll Go! for graduation gifts this year. Gorgeous illustrations accompany strange but oddly universal advice on how to go into the world, find adventure, friendship, and love, and not get lost along the way. The language is familiar, culled from any number …
