Modern Relationships

Conventional wisdom says that marriage as we experience it and understand it hasn’t changed much through human history. But marriage has and will continue to evolve and change as human beings wrestle with what kind of loving forms marriage should take. Is our current construct of marriage helping us or hurting us? How could we begin to imagine new forms of marriage that are more loving?

From digital-age parenting expert Jordan Shapiro, a thoughtful and long-overdue exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century. There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to books...

From one of the world's leading experts, this absorbing narrative history of the changing structure of modern families shows how children can flourish in any kind of loving home. The past few decades have seen extraordinary change in the idea of a family. The unit once understood to include two...

Stoicism is the complete guide to applying stoic philosophy to everyday life, gaining wisdom, confidence, and resilience with the precious knowledge from the greats. This book teaches extreme mind-set and leadership for everyone. Stoicism is having a renaissance with businesspeople, competitors, and lawmakers. If you are enthusiastic about learning stoicism or if you need to investigate answers to a portion of life's most difficult inquiries, it would be ideal if you perused on.

Written for novices and seasoned listeners alike, The Creative Tarot is a unique guidebook that reimagines tarot cards and the ways they can boost the creative process. Jessa Crispin guides you through the intuitive world of the tarot to get those creative juices flowing again. Thought to be esoteric and mystical, tarot cards are approachable and endlessly helpful to overcoming creative blocks.

In this fascinating work, winner of the Wolfson Prize for History Mark Mazower uncovers the history of the Balkans with detail and clarity. He explores the reasons for current conflicts and examines the Balkans as a religious, cultural, and economic melting pot for Europe and Asia. Through Robert O'Keefe's articulate narration, listeners will be absorbed by this rich world.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For fans of Release Me comes a series of three enigmatic and powerful men, and the striking women who can bring them to their knees. He is everything I crave, all I desperately want—and he is everything I can’t have. Evan Black embodies my every fantasy...

Widely touted as strong, fierce, and confident, black women still find themselves walking on a tightrope between their dreams and what life has to offer. You’ll often find yourself navigating through an unpleasant mix of racial and gender issues—whether in personal or professional life. So how can you bring yourself above these pitfalls? More importantly, how can you raise your confidence in yourself as well as what you do, even in the face of discrimination? The answer is simple: affirmations that keep you going.

Some women are born with an instinct for knowing how things work -and what to do when they break. Blueprints, the New York Times bestselling novel from Barbara Delinsky, is the story of two strong women, Caroline MacAfee, a skilled carpenter, and her daughter Jamie, a talented architect...

The digital world offers multiple opportunities for teens to fast-track and grow finances at a young age. But because of its constantly evolving nature, most teens struggle to apply old and new financial concepts and strategies that could make or break the road to financial independence. This guide to personal finance will equip teens with essential money skills and empower you to look forward to the future

Patricia Highsmith meets The White Lotus in this surprising and suspenseful modern gothic story following a couple running from both secretive pasts and very present dangers while honeymooning on a Greek island. “Fantastically gripping…this is fiction roaring on all cylinders.” —The...

Let’s be real for a second, dating today feels impossible sometimes, doesn’t it? If you’ve ever found yourself using words like "atrocious," "a joke," or even "sucks" to describe dating, trust me, you’re not alone. If you’ve ever wanted to throw your phone out the window after a bad date, you’re not alone. Modern dating is tough, and the emotional toll is real. For so many the search for love has become a source of frustration rather than joy. But why is it so hard?

An inviting and accessible new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories.

In this series, we must consider the path forward. The relationship between citizens, law enforcement, and government is intricate and ever-evolving. It requires a commitment to understanding, trust, and collaboration from all stakeholders. Building on the insights and strategies outlined in the chapters, the path forward is marked by several key principles.

Farming has been in John Connell's family for generations, but he never intended to follow in his father's footsteps. Until, one winter, after more than a decade away, he finds himself back on the farm. Connell records the hypnotic rhythm of the farming day - cleaning the barns, caring for the herd, tending to sickly lambs, helping the cows give birth. Alongside the routine events, there are the unforeseen moments when things go wrong: when a calf fails to thrive, when a sheep goes missing, when an argument between father and son erupts and things are said that cannot be unsaid.

In today’s fast-changing world, academic success is only part of the equation. Raising Ready Minds is a practical, modern guide for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to raise confident, capable, and compassionate children—ready not just to succeed, but to lead. Drawing on timeless values and modern strategies, this book offers actionable advice to nurture critical thinking, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and real-world problem-solving.

Do you feel like you could be living a happier life? Though many of us might answer "yes" to that question, attracting more joy into our lives is not always easy - life and stress can seem to hinder our well-being, despite our best efforts. As it turns out, happiness is not as elusive a goal as it seems...There are proven methods to increase your happiness, break down the hold of negative emotions, and increase self-love, to live your best and most joyful life. Hack your happiness hormones and start experiencing massive positive changes by rebalancing your inner chemistry!

Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to that question in his essay "On the Shortness of Life"—a work that has more to teach us today than ever before.

Questi 101 insegnamenti non ti diranno cosa fare. Ti ricorderanno chi sei. Non ti salveranno. Ti sfideranno. La via del Samurai Moderno non è per tutti. Ma è per te. Se senti che ogni giorno può essere sacro. Se credi che la forza non urli. Se vuoi vivere… non solo sopravvivere.

Too often, fatness has been viewed as a moral failing. Fat Christian women in particular are shamed and marginalized by the message that they are failing God because they can't change their bodies. More of You will challenge that status quo, teaching listeners to resist the shame and guilt that is pressed onto them by the world and instead to embrace their bodies, take up space, and learn to navigate the world in ways that allow them to flourish. With wit and candor, Amanda Martinez Beck compiles her hard-won wisdom to give the skinny on thriving in a fat body.