Books That Save Lives
We live in a stressful world where it is increasingly difficult not to feel overwhelmed, worried, depressed, and downright scared. Our books provide support for the vulnerable, including people struggling with mental wellness and physical illness as well as people of color, queer and trans adults, teens, immigrants, and anyone who needs encouragement and inspiration.
New Releases
Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys
Dr. John Duffy; bestselling author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, clinical psychologist, and parenting expert; offers 8 practical solutions for dealing with our national crisis of disaffected boys and young men.
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Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence
A parenting wake-up call that could change how you raise your child.
Learn about the “New Teen” and how to adjust your parenting skills. Strategies for parenting teens are now beginning years too late. Kids are growing up with nearly unlimited access to social media and the internet, and unprecedented academic, social, and familial stressors. Starting as early as eight years old, children are exposed to information, thought, and emotion they are unprepared to process.
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Gun Violence 101: A Graphic Guide to How Gun Safety Policies Save Lives
The Truth About America’s Deadly Epidemic
Did you know that gun violence is the #1 cause of death among America’s children and teens? Or that guns in the home are far more likely to be used in killing family members than intruders?
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The Adoptee’s Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth
The Adoptee Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth is a thoughtfully crafted and deeply compassionate guided journal by Lynda Monk, an adoptee herself and a seasoned social worker with a background in child welfare.
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The Great All: A Parable of Hope, New Beginnings, and You
Molly Moon Davis, a nationally known therapist, podcaster, and cartoonist, intends to help readers evolve with a “big-picture” look at how we got here in the first place. From the singularity from which the universe was formed by the Great All to now, with political strife, war, and conflicts, Molly Moon Davis’ compelling and illuminating illustrations reflect human history back to us and point to the need for, and the way to, evolve.
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Penetrating Whiteness: How White Supremacy Built America
At a time when America faces escalating racial tensions, the re-emergence of white nationalist movements, and growing threats to democracy, Ralph Remington’s Penetrating Whiteness is an urgently needed clarion call.
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Bestsellers
It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful: A Self-Acceptance Prompt Journal
Work through anxiety and depression and celebrate your own uniqueness. Depression and anxiety are topics that can be uncomfortable to talk about, but that doesn’t mean they should be avoided. With the help of her adorable support animals, art blogger Kate Allan urges us to be mindful of our mentality.
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The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes: How the LGBTQ+ Community Changed the World for the Better
Discover how gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans people have changed the world into the one we know and love in this riveting history book.
Pride across the ages. The LGBTQ+ community has made countless positive impacts throughout history as scientists, world leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs, and each one of them deserves to be celebrated in The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes.
Queer Cheer: Activities, Advice, and Affirmations for LGBTQ+ Teens
A positive affirmations book with invaluable information for all queer teens
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American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence
Fred Guttenberg, who lost his beloved daughter Jaime in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and International gun policy consultant Thomas Gabor team up in American Carnage to dismantle some of the most common myths about guns and gun violence.
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The Boy from Mexico: An Immigration Story of Bravery and Determination
Based on a true story, Luz channels his inner bravery to come to America. All alone, he must face natural disasters and sacrifice everything to have a better life.
Learn bravery and independence with Luz. Luz stays strong on his journey by thinking of his family. His tale is truly a powerful representation of immigration and determination. His real-life adventure across the border will ignite hope in the hearts of every child that reads this short Spanish story.
Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds
Explore the stories and the causes of manmade disasters. To answer the question of why disasters happen and how some survive, Tougias interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, first chronicling their harrowing survival stories, and then discussing in detail lessons learned. Extreme Survival delivers the entertainment and exceptional research Michael Tougias fans expect.
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The Woman’s Book of Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance, and Power
Bestselling author with over 1 million books sold, Sue Thoele, is back with The Woman’s Book of Strength!
Discover your power as a strong confident woman. The Woman’s Book of Strength clothes you in words of encouragement and strength making you feel empowered and courageous enough to act on your heart’s desire. It is the perfect companion to grow you in tenacity and compassion. These daily meditations strengthen you to be whole.
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You Deserve Nice Things: Calming Coloring Pages
A gently supportive and encouraging coloring book by Kate Allan, creator of TheLatestKate and author of You Can Do All Things, perfect for those dealing with anxiety.
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Codependence and the Power of Detachment: How to Set Boundaries and Make Your Life Your Own
Learn how to value your own opinion over those of others. Codependency books are perfect for those of us who live as if what other people think matters more than what we think. This thinking leads to constantly trying to please or even to change others. Codependent behaviors can have negative effects on us and those around us, even leading to a dysfunctional family. It can be difficult to say no to those we love.
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Random Acts of Kindness: 365 Days of Good Deeds, Inspired Ideas and Acts of Goodness
Great ideas on how to improve the world all year long, from simple acts you can do for yourself to big things you can do for your community, and more.
In 1995, a small group of people at Conari Press came together around the idea that small gestures and simple acts can make a difference in people’s lives. Thus, Random Acts of Kindness was born. But they had no idea how big this little idea would become, or that it would sell over one million copies.
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The Herbal Healing Handbook: How to Use Plants, Essential Oils and Aromatherapy as Natural Remedies
Heal the natural way. In her latest work, bestselling author Cerridwen Greenleaf shares the healing power of plants, roots, herbs, essential oils, aromatherapy, and all things natural remedies. If you are tired of automatically turning to chemical treatments, or just want to have more plant-based care options, The Herbal Healing Handbook is the book for you.
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Mindfulness For Warriors: Empowering First Responders to Reduce Stress and Build Resilience
A traumatic way of life. First responders have the incredibly difficult job of running toward danger while the rest of us run away. No training prepares them for what they see and endure. Kim Colegrove understands what it’s like to watch someone go through that.