Suleika Jaouad

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"Between Two Kingdoms" by Suleika Jaouad is a poignant memoir that chronicles the author's journey through illness, loss, and ultimately, healing. After being diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 22, Jaouad undergoes grueling treatments and grapples with the uncertainty of her future. Following remission, she sets out on a cross-country road trip to meet fellow survivors and confront the complexities of life after illness. Through lyrical prose and raw emotion, Jaouad navigates the liminal space between sickness and health, offering profound insights into resilience, love, and the human spirit.

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A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A searing, deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman’s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into “normal” life—from the author of the Life, Interrupted column in The New York Times “I was immersed for the whole ride and would follow Jaouad anywhere. . . . Her writing restores the moon, lights the way as we learn to endure the unknown.”—Chanel Miller, The New York Times Book Review “Beautifully crafted . . . affecting . . . a transformative read . . . Jaouad’s insights about the self, connectedness, uncertainty and time speak to all of us.”—The Washington Post In the summer after graduating from college, Suleika Jaouad was preparing, as they say in commencement speeches, to enter “the real world.” She had fallen in love and moved to Paris to pursue her dream of becoming a war correspondent. The real world she found, however, would take her into a very different kind of conflict zone. It started with an itch—first on her feet, then up her legs, like a thousand invisible mosquito bites. Next came the exhaustion, and the six-hour naps that only deepened her fatigue. Then a trip to the doctor and, a few weeks shy of her twenty-third birthday, a diagnosis: leukemia, with a 35 percent chance of survival. Just like that, the life she had imagined for herself had gone up in flames. By the time Jaouad flew home to New York, she had lost her job, her apartment, and her independence. She would spend much of the next four years in a hospital bed, fighting for her life and chronicling the saga in a column for The New York Times. When Jaouad finally walked out of the cancer ward—after countless rounds of chemo, a clinical trial, and a bone marrow transplant—she was, according to the doctors, cured. But as she would soon learn, a cure is not where the work of healing ends; it’s where it begins. She had spent the past 1,500 days in desperate pursuit of one goal—to survive. And now that she’d done so, she realized that she had no idea how to live. How would she reenter the world and live again? How could she reclaim what had been lost? Jaouad embarked—with her new best friend, Oscar, a scruffy terrier mutt—on a 100-day, 15,000-mile road trip across the country. She set out to meet some of the strangers who had written to her during her years in the hospital: a teenage girl in Florida also recovering from cancer; a teacher in California grieving the death of her son; a death-row inmate in Texas who’d spent his own years confined to a room. What she learned on this trip is that the divide between sick and well is porous, that the vast majority of us will travel back and forth between these realms throughout our lives. Between Two Kingdoms is a profound chronicle of survivorship and a fierce, tender, and inspiring exploration of what it means to begin again.

Between Two Kingdoms

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Seth Dickinson

Hank Green

R. F. Kuang

Martha Wells

Kiersten White

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Immerse yourself in the world of Star Wars with this hardcover book titled "From a Certain Point of View: the Empire Strikes Back". Published by Random House Worlds in 2020, this book features a collection of 40 short stories from various authors, including Kiersten White, Hank Green, Seth Dickinson, R. F. Kuang, and Martha Wells.


This book is a must-have for any Star Wars fan and contains 576 pages of fiction that explores the events of The Empire Strikes Back from a different perspective. With a weight of 26.1 oz and dimensions of 8.3in x 6.3in x 1.8in, this book is perfect for both collectors and readers alike.

From a Certain Point of View strikes back! Celebrate the legacy of the groundbreaking Star Wars sequel with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers recreate an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: - Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo. - Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth. - Tracy Deonn delves into the dark heart of the Dagobah cave where Luke confronts a terrifying vision. - Martha Wells reveals the world of the Ugnaught clans who dwell in the depths of Cloud City. - Mark Oshiro recounts the wampa's tragic tale of loss and survival. - Seth Dickinson interrogates the cost of serving a ruthless empire aboard the bridge of a doomed Imperial starship. Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Tom Angleberger, S.A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, E. K. Johnston, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R.F. Kuang, C.B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book--a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children's books--valued at $1,000,000--to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

From a Certain Point of View: the Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars)

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Jon Staff

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"Getting Away: 75 Everyday Practices in Our Always-On World" by Jon Staff offers practical insights and strategies for finding moments of peace and mindfulness in today's fast-paced society. With seventy-five accessible practices, ranging from simple breathing exercises to digital detox techniques, this book serves as a guide to reclaiming balance and tranquility amidst the constant demands of modern life. Drawing from personal experiences and research, Staff provides readers with actionable steps to cultivate moments of stillness and connection in a world that never seems to slow down.

75 Everyday Practices for Finding Balance in Our Always-On World

From the founder of Getaway, a guide to unplugging and reconnecting with what really matters on a daily basis

Rather than running yourself into the ground and waiting until your next vacation to recharge, Getting Away invites you to make space in your everyday routine for self-care and deeper connection with others. With 75 easy-to-implement practices, this book helps you to slow down despite the frenetic pace of the world around you by:

  *  Creating a morning routine that doesn't involve checking work e-mails
  *  Surprising someone in your life with a small gift, just because
  *  Spending at least 30 minutes outside daily
  *  Striking up a conversation with a stranger

Getting Away doesn't require you to discard your smartphone or majorly overhaul your life. Rather, it's about making simple changes in your day-to-day routine to strike the right balance between passion for your career and guilt-free relaxation, staying up-to-date on the latest headlines without losing sight of the people right in front of you, or appreciating nature in the middle of a bustling city. By helping you get the balance right, this book shows you how to thrive in what can be an overwhelming world.

Getting Away

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Nicholas Kardaras

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Explore the impact of social media on mental health with "Digital Madness" by Nicholas Kardaras. This hardcover book, published by St. Martin's Press in 2022, delves deep into the psychology and social science behind our addiction to social media and its effects on our mental wellbeing. With 288 pages filled with insights and analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the modern mental health crisis.

The book measures 9.5 inches in length, 6.5 inches in width, and 1.3 inches in height, weighing in at 15.9 ounces. Written in English, it falls under the categories of "Books & Magazines" and "Books" and covers the genres of psychology and social science. The topics discussed include sociology and mental health. So, grab your copy today and unravel the mysteries of social media and its impact on our lives.


Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis - and How to Restore Our Sanity

"From the author of the provocative and influential Glow Kids: Revolutionary research that reveals technology's damaging effect on mental illness and suicide rates--and offers a way out. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is at the forefront of researchers sounding the alarm about the impact of excessive technology on younger brains. In Glow Kids, he described what screen time does to children, calling it "digital heroin". Now, in Digital Madness, Dr. Kardaras turns his attention to our teens and young adults. For them, the digital world is a bubble of content you're meant to "like" or "dislike." Two choices might be considered easy, but just how detrimental is this binary thinking to mental health? From body image to politics to personal relationships to decisions, the world doesn't exist in an "up or down," "black or white," "good or bad" dynamic, and social media shouldn't either. Digital Madness explores how technology promotes sedentary isolation, polarization, rewards extremes on both sides, and has spawned a mental health and suicide pandemic from which enormous corporations profit. Dr. Kardaras offers a path out of our crisis, using examples from classical philosophy that encourage resilience, critical thinking, concentration, and other beneficial habits of mind. Digital Madness is a crucial book for parents, educators, therapists, public health professionals, and policymakers who are searching for ways to restore our young people's mental and physical health"--

Digital Madness

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John Kim

Vanessa Bennett

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"It's Not Me, It's You" by Kim Bennett is a humorous and insightful self-help book that explores the dynamics of relationships and personal growth. Through witty anecdotes and practical advice, Bennett delves into the common pitfalls of dating and offers strategies for building healthier connections. With a mix of humor and honesty, the book encourages readers to reflect on their own behavior and approach relationships with self-awareness and confidence. Bennett's relatable storytelling makes "It's Not Me, It's You" an engaging read for anyone navigating the complexities of modern romance.

Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better

"Two therapists dissect their own relationship in a refreshing and helpful book teaching us not only how to be better partners, but also how to better accept and heal ourselves to receive and give love"--

It's Not Me, It's You

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Woo-Kyoung Ahn

Psychologist Woo-kyoung Ahn devised a course at Yale called "Thinking" to help students examine the biases that cause so many problems in their daily lives. It quickly became one of the university's most popular courses. Now, for the first time, Ahn presents key insights from her years of teaching and research in a book for everyone.

She shows how "thinking problems" stand behind a wide range of challenges, from common, self-inflicted daily aggravations to our most pressing societal issues and inequities. Throughout, Ahn draws on decades of research from other cognitive psychologists, as well as from her own groundbreaking studies. And she presents it all in a compellingly readable style that uses fun examples from pop culture, anecdotes from her own life, and illuminating stories from history and the headlines.

Thinking 101 is a book that goes far beyond other books on thinking, showing how we can improve not just our own daily lives through better awareness of our biases but also the lives of everyone around us. It is, quite simply, required reading for everyone who wants to think--and live--better.

How to Reason Better to Live Better

Psychologist Woo-kyoung Ahn explains why our judgement is so often wrong--and offers strategies to help us respond to the challenges we all face as individuals and in society at large. What can K-pop dance moves teach us about how we can best learn new skills? How can a winning soccer goal illustrate the challenge of assigning credit or blame? Why should we think about the way we shop for holiday gifts before starting a new project? Professor Woo-kyoung Ahn devised a course at Yale called "Thinking" to help students examine the biases that cause so many problems in their daily lives. It quickly became one of the college's most popular courses. Now, for the first time, she presents key insights from her years of teaching and research in a book for everyone. Ahn shows how 'thinking problems' stand behind a wide-range of challenges from common, self-inflicted daily aggravations to our most pressing societal issues and inequities. Throughout, Ahn draws on decades of research from other cognitive psychologists, as well as from her own ground-breaking studies. And she presents it all in a compellingly readable style using fun examples from pop culture, anecdotes from her own life, and illuminating stories from history and the headlines. Thinking 101 is a book that goes far beyond other books on thinking, showing how we can improve not just our own daily lives through better awareness of our biases, but the lives of everyone around us. It is, quite simply, required reading for everyone who wants to think--and live--better.

Thinking 101

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Samantha Shannon

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The stunning, standalone prequel to the New York Times bestselling The Priory of the Orange Tree.

"A magnificent, sweeping epic. Shannon has created a world rich in intricate mythology, beautifully realized and complex." Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne

In A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the universe of Priory of the Orange Tree and into the lives of four women, showing us a course of events that shaped their world for generations to come.

Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms - but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose.

To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow - exactly where she wants to be.

The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate.

When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.

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From a Certain Point of View: the Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars)

Jon Staff

Getting Away

Nicholas Kardaras

Digital Madness

John Kim; Vanessa Bennett

It's Not Me, It's You

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Thinking 101

Samantha Shannon

A Day of Fallen Night

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Between Two Kingdoms

Seth Dickinson; Hank Green; R. F. Kuang; Martha Wells; Kiersten White

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Getting Away

Nicholas Kardaras

Digital Madness

John Kim; Vanessa Bennett

It's Not Me, It's You

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Thinking 101

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A Day of Fallen Night

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