For more than three decades, family court attorney Meg Groff, based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, worked 60-hour weeks, often for little or no pay, defending the rights of poor and abused women and their children against a legal, social, and economic system cruelly stacked against them. She now tells the stories of some of her most memorable clients—brave women with few resources who fought for justice with amazing resilience and determination. Now she is partnering with a team of national nonprofit organizations to share her experiences with key influencers—lawyers, judges, legislators—who have the power to reform the family court system that has failed so many women and children. The goal is to help legal professionals learn how poor women and their families are being victimized in family courts, and about changes in policy and practice that can save lives. She is a recognized authority on issues of child custody and domestic abuse - handling huge caseloads and winning countless cases.

Step into Yumi's Universe and get to know the friends who travel the world to learn, grow, and share the message of peace. Each character brings a special gift that helps children everywhere become Keepers of the Garden of Peace. Tess Cacciatore is an award-winning writer, director, producer and global peace advocate with over three decades of experience in entertainment, technology and social impact. As the visionary behind YUMI's Universe, she blends storytelling, education and cultural wisdom to inspire children and families around the world. She is the founder of the Global Women's Empowerment Network (GWEN) and has worked across five continents to empower youth, amplify unheard voices and build bridges of peace through multimedia.

It has become impossible to escape the never-ending discord and dysfunction that is becoming a defining marker of our current moment. This systemic and social conflict seems to be increasing by the week, and many are growing overwhelmed and disheartened with the state of our world and its implications for our future. We need to remember that we are capable of so much more. Recognizing these innate traits is the first step in moving past them. Cynthia Rivard teaches that we are capable of learning and growing beyond the limits of our baser instincts. We possess the ability to develop and nurture a more compassionate world, one that prioritizes compassion, community and peace for us all. She is a leadership and intuition expert, author and environmental advocate who promotes ethical practices and proactive solutions that support businesses and humanity into the future.

A deadly hit-and-run shatters a quiet Connecticut town— and Hannah can't shake the chilling feeling that she knows who's behind the wheel.It might be her brother, Rob. It might be Zach—Rob's best friend and the first boy who's ever really seen her. And the truth might destroy her life. Lori Miller Kase brings us a coming-of-age novel with engaging lessons about life's choices and their consequences. Lori studied creative writing at Brown University and at Wesleyan University, where she earned a Master's degree. Her articles, essays and fiction have appeared in many publications, including Literary Mama, The Atlantic, Brain, Child and Discover. As a journalist, she has worked as a reporter-trainee at The NY Times and a health editor at Vogue.

Lauren Stienstra explores a world redefined by a shocking revelation: there is a biological countdown to extinction encoded into every living creature's DNA. For humanity, just four generations remain. How and when people choose to reproduce takes center stage. Stienstra draws on extensive experience in science, public health, and crisis management, to create a robustly-imagined world that is rich with ethical quandaries. She holds degrees in physiology and crisis management, has studied creative writing at UCLA Extension, and is currently completing her doctorate in public health at Johns Hopkins University.

In 1912, Harry Widener, a passionate book collector, boards the Titanic with a priceless book he recently bought in London. When disaster strikes, his last words are that he must retrieve the book from his cabin—neither he nor the book are ever seen again. In his memory, his mother creates the Harry Widener Memorial Library at Harvard to preserve his collection. Years later, Violet Hutchins, a Harvard sophomore grieving her own loss, works at the library. As strange events unfold, Violet begins to wonder if Harry's ghost is trying to reach her, urging her to uncover a secret he took to his grave. Alyson Richman graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in art history and Japanese studies. Her novels have been published in 25 languages and have reached the bestseller lists both in the United States and abroad.

The Blockchain Syndicate offers a gripping exploration of trust, technology and how easily the world we know can come unraveled. Robbie Bach's insider knowledge of the tech world and his deep involvement in civic and policy circles lends a chilling authenticity to this thriller. As the Chief Xbox Officer at Microsoft he spearheaded the creation of the iconic Xbox and has served on many national boards including the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Boys and Girls Club of America and Habitat for Humanity International. He has a MBA from Stanford and resides in Washington state with his wife, Pauline and their yellow lab, Roscoe. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.

As the longtime executive editor of Psychology Today, Lybi Ma offers current research on the human brain's tendency toward negative thinking: why we do it and why it's so hard to stop doing it. She examines methods to overcome the patterns that lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other of life's uncertainties. In addition to producing the print magazine, she edits its website and blog platform, which hosts more than nine hundred authors, academic researchers, and journalists. Lybi Ma has a blended family of five adult children and lives with her husband in Westchester, NY.