Self-help publications

  • The in-between : unforgettable encounters during life's final moments

    Creator

    Vlahos, Hadley

    Abstract

    New York Times Bestseller. Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Hadley Vlahos shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients' final moments in this "brilliant" (Zibby Owens, Good Morning America) memoir. "This extraordinary book helps dispel fear around death and dying—revealing it to be a natural part of our soul's evolution." - Laura Lynne Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Signs and The Light Between Us. Talking about death and dying is considered taboo in polite company, and even in the medical field.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Books on Tape

    Not specified
  • Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier

    Creator

    Brooks, Arthur C.

    Abstract

    You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime. Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller. In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Drawing on cutting-edge science and their years of helping people translate ideas into action, they show you how to improve your life right now instead of waiting for the outside world to change.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Books on Tape

    Not specified
  • Elevate and dominate : 21 ways to win on and off the field

    Creator

    Sanders, Deion

    Abstract

    Instant New York Times Bestseller. Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders is one of the greatest motivators and inspirational leaders of all time - on the field, in business, with family, and in his community. Now, he delivers the ultimate playbook of inspiring personal stories, winning strategies, and the motivation required to help us "elevate and dominate" in all aspects of our lives. A natural-born leader, Deion Sanders demands and expects the best from himself and from those around him, never settling for anything less.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    Not specified
  • We need to talk about death : an important book about grief, celebrations, and love

    Creator

    Chavez, Sarah

    Abstract

    This audiobook features music and special effects. An educational audiobook that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die, and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honor the dead. Death is an important part of life, and yet it is one of the hardest things to talk about - for adults as well as children. Historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez is determined to create a audiobook that sparks wonder and curiosity about dying, instead of fear and shame.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Macmillan Young Listeners

    Not specified
  • The creative act : a way of being

    Creator

    Rubin, Rick

    Abstract

    The #1 New York Times bestseller. "A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment." -Anne Lamott. From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Not specified
  • Real self-care : a transformative program for redefining wellness (crystals, cleanses, and bubble baths not included)

    Creator

    Lakshmin, Pooja

    Abstract

    National Bestseller featured by Good Morning America, NPR's Code Switch, The New York Times, and The Guardian NPR's "Books We Love for 2023" Forbes' "Greatest Self-Help Books of All Time" " Realistic and trustworthy " - InStyle "This isn't just another self-help book.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Books on Tape

    Not specified
  • Hidden potential : the science of achieving greater things

    Creator

    Grant, Adam

    Abstract

    "This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would've helped me find a more joyful path to progress." - Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis champion The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Books on Tape

    Not specified
  • Atomic habits : an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones

    Creator

    Clear, James

    Abstract

    The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 15 million copies sold! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving-every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Avery

    Not specified
  • Let's talk about race (and other hard things)

    Creator

    Dome, Nancy A.

    Abstract

    Fear. Avoidance. Division. The safest path can feel like the one without dialogue regarding conversations about equity and diversity. What if you offend the other person? What if they challenge your beliefs? What if you ruin a relationship? When it comes to hard topics, effective communication skills are an asset, vulnerability is necessary, and forgiveness is vital. In Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things), communication expert and equity consultant Dr. Nancy A. Dome provides you with a framework to recognize feelings, interrupt flawed patterns, and repair relationships.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Burlington

    Lioncrest Publishing

    Not specified
  • The holy grail of investing : the world's greatest investors reveal their ultimate strategies for financial freedom

    Creator

    Robbins, Tony

    Abstract

    Tony Robbins returns with the final book in his financial freedom trilogy by unveiling the power of alternative investments. Robbins, and renowned investor Christopher Zook, take you on a journey to interview a dozen of the world's most successful investors in private equity, private credit, private real estate, and venture capital. They share their favorite strategies and insights in this practical guidebook. For decades, trillions of dollars in "smart money" has been making outsized returns using private equity, private credit, venture capital and other alternative investments.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    Not specified