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Answering the call of the open road-from Seoul to Silicon Valley to riding 40,000 life-changing miles across America. When Michael Yang bought his first motorcycle, he was a teenager who'd just moved to America. He knew little English and had few friends. Still, whenever he rode that green Yamaha, he felt more in touch with life's possibilities. The bike was stolen a few months later, but Yang never forgot the feeling. It wasn't until he was in his 40s that Yang got back on a motorcycle. By then, he'd settled into Silicon Valley amidst the technology revolution; and founded, scaled, and sold a half-billion-dollar tech startup. Life was a blur until he revved up his adventure bike and began riding into unfamiliar landscapes. Coming Alive on the Ride narrates more than 40,000 miles of Yang's travels, from California's coast to the upper reaches of Alaska, to Canada's far eastern edge, and more. One of the things about long motorcycle trips is that there's a lot of time to think. Yang describes the unique bliss of watching the miles pass beneath two wheels as he relives moments from his past-growing up in Korea during the turbulent years after the Korean War, and moving to America as a fourteen-year-old-all the while taking in North America's astounding scenery, from the stillness of the desert to heart-racing glimpses of a bison herds and grand mountain ranges. Somewhere along the way, it happens: Past experiences and future aspirations converge into a present discovery. Yang's inspiring memoir is a reminder that, if we slow down and tune in our senses, adventure inspires and instructs the way nothing else can. Yang shows what magic awaits when we make room for adventure in our daily lives.

Our most vivid memories can be our greatest teachers. There are moments that fade from our thoughts just as quickly as they occurred, and there are others that stay with us forever. These lasting memories are woven into the fabric of our being, etched into our DNA, and rooted so firmly in our minds that we can still sense every detail. Those experiences are where our characters and defining qualities are built and earned. However, if those experiences are challenging, it’s easy to get stuck in the struggle and become a victim to your past. Our histories are important, but the futures we create from them are immensely more crucial. So, how do we learn enough from our pasts to keep moving forward? How do we reflect on our lives in way that’s constructive, rather than restrainin? n her debut book, No Name Bastard, Tori DaCosta helps you to do just that. She vividly recounts a collection of her most unforgettable moments and the lessons she learned from them. DaCosta calls you to learn not just from her life, but from your own as well. The result is a vulnerable and inspiring text that will teach how to embrace life’s challenges and use them to become the best version of yourself.

When someone is very different, we struggle to place them. We venerate them, we revile them, or we put them in a box labeled “flawed genius”—anything that spares us the effort of seeing the world as they do. No one embodies this more than Elon Musk, especially after his foray into politics. He lives in the spotlight, yet he remains an enigma.   The Curious Mind of Elon Musk is an ideas-driven biography that seeks to understand Musk in his own terms. Drawing on influences from science, engineering, and literature, Charles Steel traces Musk’s core beliefs across nine themes from the meaning of life to artificial intelligence. What emerges as Musk’s defining quality is his obsessive curiosity—borne of existential anxiety, nurtured by an extreme rationality, and unleashed in the building of multiple companies over three decades. If you prefer to imagine Musk as a savior of humanity or as a fabulist with a penchant for the far right, then that is what you will see. But if you care to look deeper into what makes Musk different, the curiouser and curiouser he becomes.

Don’t justmanage your risk of heart attack—prevent it! Every one to twominutes in the US and Europe alone, someone dies of a heart attack of whichthey had no prior knowledge or symptoms, making Ischaemic (or Coronary) HeartDisease the world’s leading cause of death. That adds up to nearly 500,000heart attacks per year that rob individuals of their lives, and families oftheir loved ones. These numbers only begin to account for the damage heartattacks bring about. Even for those who are lucky enough to survive a heartattack, there is a great impact on their life and that of their family; theywill never be the same. While these statistics are appalling, they are oftenignored. The medical community continues to focus on disease management overprevention, and as the tragic numbers show, it’s not working.  Using his over40 years of experience as a clinical cardiologist, Dr. Stephen Fenton developedThe 5 CH Lifestyle to turn that around. His approach prioritizes earlydetection and prevention using natural over management with medication. If youwant to live a happier, healthier, and safer life, the 5 CH’s effective dietaryand holistic lifestyle approach is the place to start.

The rewards ofturning a life of success into one of compassion in action are worth the risk.  From his earlyyears, Dr. Abraham George knew that he wanted to serve. Growing up, he saw thedeleterious consequences of the Indian caste system and how social injusticeperpetuated poverty. To make a difference, he first had to make his mark:initially in the Indian military on a perilous mission in the Himalayas, thenby earning graduate degrees in America and founding a lucrative business. Atthe height of his success, Dr. George knew it was time to shift focus and servethe impoverished people of India.  Mountains toCross chronicles Dr. George’s path to helping thousands of families escapeintergenerational poverty and societal inequality. Among his philanthropicendeavors presented in Mountains to Cross, Shanti Bhavan, a residential schoolfor children from poor families, stands out for its transformative impact onsociety. Many of its graduates have progressed to study in top universities,including Ivy League colleges, and work in multinational companies. They arepositioned to give back to their families and lift up their communities. Dr. George offers this moving account of his relentless pursuit of social andeconomic justice to find purpose in his life through service and encourageothers to act with compassion.

A voice ofreason for a nation at an economic crossroads.  There are fewissues more topical these days than government and the economy. Many politicaland public figures throw around terms like socialism, fascism, and capitalismwithout knowing what they mean or defining them for their audience. Butunderstanding these systems and their issues is critical in helping Americansdecide what ideas and proposals for action they should and should not support.  In Why SocialismStruggles, economic policy expert Doug Cardell tackles this hotly debated topicwith clarity, logic, and evidence. Written in an engaging question-and-answerformat, this book breaks down complex economic principles into digestible insightsand addresses the most common—and often misunderstood—questions aboutsocialism: What is socialism, really? Why do people keep proposing it? Has itever worked? Drawing from decades of research, historical examples, andreal-world data, Doug explains why socialism consistently leads to inefficiencyand the erosion of individual freedoms. Each answer builds toward a powerfulargument: Despite its appeal in theory, socialism fails in practice because itmisunderstands human behavior, incentives, and the role of prices incoordinating economic activity.  Accessible,respectful, and thought-provoking, Why Socialism Struggles is essential readingfor students, curious citizens, and anyone seeking to understand the economicsystems that shape our world—and why free markets, for all their imperfections,remain the most effective path to prosperity.

An inspiringmodel and guide to navigating your personal heroic journey.  Undeniably, theworld and its people desperately need more hope. Our friends, foes, family, andfellows are all experiencing challenging times and fighting their own battles,and author Peter Bailey is no exception. From his current vantage point as a successfulinfluence in the leadership and human improvement field, one might assume helooks back on his life (the addiction, the recovery, the travel, theheartbreak, the love, the grief) with difficulty and hesitance. Rather, it isexactly this kind of reflection that helped him take on the role in his storyhe was meant to play: the hero.  In his debutbook, The Epic of You, Bailey uses Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey as aframework to plot out your past and navigate your future. More than a plotdevice or literary standard, Bailey proves the Hero’s Journey is an effectiveand transformative life map by . . . • detailing andexemplifying his own epic journey,• analyzing thepractical applications of Campbell’s framework,• and guidingreaders through their reflective process in the Heroic Journey Guidebooksection. Far more than the standard self-help text, thisbook is a personal story, a comprehensive methodology, and a step-by-step guideto wholeness. If you’re ready to rewrite your personal mythos and rekindle yourhope, this book is for you

In the battlebetween faith and science, you don’t have to choose a side.  The rift betweenfaith and science seems to grow larger by the day, as many view the modes ofthinking in opposition to one another. People often feel forced to choosebetween the two, with no apparent way of reconciling them. However, theexperience of wonder might just hold the key that brings these two seeminglycontradictory sides back together.   In The Call of Wonder, Brian Cranley expertlyguides you on a journey through philosophy, theology, cosmology, and biology,where you will discover how science can be a revelation of God all its own. Using fictional elements combined with time-tested wisdom and historical facts,this book challenges you to rethink how you view modern scientificdiscoveries—like the Big Bang, life’s evolution, and the human mind—in light ofancient descriptions of a rational God.  The Call of Wonder is a fascinating explorationinto the connections between God and science present since the very beginningof time. Cranley’s expertise in these diverse fields will help you uncover anew and powerful perspective on how faith and science are two sides of the sametruth

Because Punching Your Thumbs Against Screens Isn’t Life. With our kids glued to electronics earlier than ever, we’re watching technology overthrow the wildness of childhood. We’ve unintentionally deprived them of all the unique coming-of-age experiences we grew up with: exploring the neighborhood, learning skills the hard way, triumphing over boredom. The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone is your field guide to resurrecting core childhood—a playful, practical checklist packed with fifty screen-free adventures that will give your kids independence, curiosity, and grit. More than a book, it’s a bonding project. On their own or by your side, your kids will learn to cook dinner (and clean up!), navigate the world without GPS, get paid for a skill, catch a fish, write a decent thank-you note, and much more. It’s an exciting set of challenges with an irresistible reward: their very own phone. With humor and heart, Adam Ferguson offers a road map for raising capable, well-rounded kids in a screen-saturated world. The phone can wait. The memories can’t. Dive in and see how far this list takes you, together.

Are you ready to take control of your future, significantly increase your own happiness, and transform lives?   After a terrifying brush with death, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carl Barney created the innovative idea of ?pre-quests? or Happiness Grants?inheritances provided to the grantees while the grantor was still alive.         When he decided to give these grants to twenty friends, the Happiness Experiment was born. The experiment provided a deeply meaningful and fulfilling way for Carl Barney to use his wealth to enhance his own life and the lives of those he cared about. And now heshows how you can do this too.      The Happiness Experiment describes how the recipients reacted to their grants and how their lives were changed forever . . . along with their perspectives on what true happiness means. The book also reveals how to ? discover your core values to achieve happiness, ? use deliberate planning to find your purpose,  ? determine what brings you real joy and fulfillment, ? create a step-by-step plan to increase your happiness.      Through a groundbreaking process of Happiness Planning, Happiness Coaching, and Happiness Grants, The Happiness Experiment provides a completely new way to intensify your happiness and change lives.

Former carbs-addicted journalist and bestselling author Connie Bennett (Sugar Shock! and Beyond Sugar Shock) knows firsthand how quickly we can lose our willpower. After eating wholesome, sugar-free, gluten-free foods for more than a decade, she blew her diet big-time and packed on 21 pounds after a heartbreaking year helplessly watching her mother succumb to cancer.   Connie felt ashamed. But hitting rock bottom made her determined to discover: Why do millions of people overeat junk foods? What events, conditions, or emotions trigger mindless bingeing? How can you shed unhealthy excess weight while you heal your heart, claim calm, and shed your shame?   I Blew My Diet! Now What? is the result of Connie?s seven-year quest for answers. This engaging, eye-opening book guides you to:   ? Discover 21 Reasons You Blew Your Diet ? Implement research-backed FEASTS (Fast, Easy, Awesome, Simple, Tested Strategies) to take back your power ? Create nutritious, delicious, blood-sugar-balanced, modified ketogenic (KetoMod) meals or snacks ? Boost oxytocin (the feel-good hormone) with Connie?s fun, science-based Hum-Hug-Rock Relief Process   This groundbreaking book?which includes entertaining cartoons by Isabella Bannerman?will help you shift your mindset from powerless to powerful while you create the healthy body you desire and the fulfilling life you deserve. For more information, visit www.connieb.com.

Do you want answers to life's biggest questions? Look to the wisdom of the ancients...and to baseball! Who are you, how are you supposed to live, and what about happiness? Answers to age-old questions are offered in classic myths about heroes, gods, and monsters, and at the ballgame. In The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball, author Christian Sheppard interweaves Homer's epics with glorious stories from the green fields of America's pastime, celebrating Achilles' courage and Odysseus' cunning along with the virtues of Hall of Fame players such as Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth and of great teams such as the 2004 Red Sox and the 2016 Cubs. Along the way, Sheppard humorously recollects trying to raise his baby daughter true to the teachings of ancient myth and his beloved game. The result is an endearing, insightful, and inspiring guide to cultivating virtue and becoming the hero of your own life's odyssey.

A Zero Hero?s Guide to Self-Acceptance and Personal Empowerment In this inspirational cross between self-help and memoir, Chad Michael Hardy chronicles his journey from a strict Mormon upbringing to self-acceptance and true authenticity. Facing discrimination and a crisis of faith due to living inauthentically, Hardy embraced the transformative law of Zero to get unstuck, find balance, and unlock infinite potential. Now, he reveals how you can do the same through five entry points: Seek Awareness, Secure Alignment, Take Ownership, Release to Receive, and Engage Power. Among the many powerful lessons he presents are ? self-awareness is crucial for breaking free from victimhood and finding new perspectives on life, ? releasing negative beliefs, stories, and judgments that limit your true self is essential for personal growth, and ? taking ownership of your trauma and forgiving those who have caused harm cultivates self-love, empathy, renewal, and freedom from pain. Hardy shares his unfiltered story and the life-changing effects of the law of Zero to guide anyone struggling with identity and societal expectations to embrace their authentic self, unleash their sacred power, and find lasting healing and happiness.

Are you ready to rethink your beliefs, let go of heavy expectations, and rise to claim the joy and fulfillment you deserve?   Growing up as a first-generation Latina and navigating fast-paced corporate work environments, Arivee Vargas is well-versed in how heavily cultural and societal expectations can weigh on women of color trying to traverse life, work, and, for some, motherhood. Arivee wrote this book primarily for women of color who are ready to embark on the path of change, get honest with themselves, and decide how they want to live and work.       Your Time to Rise is about increasing self-awareness, gaining clarity, uncovering your truth, envisioning possibilities, and aligning what?s inside with what you?re doing, saying, and pursuing on the outside. Arivee shows you how to use her simple, four-part framework to navigate personal and professional inflection points. She also gives relatable examples of what women (and specifically, women of color) face at the intersection of work and their personal lives.      Most importantly, Arivee provides actionable strategies and tools to help you break free from the often harmful and limiting beliefs and expectations you''ve internalized that are keeping you stuck and dissatisfied. Your Time to Rise will equip you with what you need on your journey to rise up to claim your truth and the long overdue clarity, joy, and fulfillment you deserve.