Collection: Adult

What if everything we think we know about America's health crisis is wrong?

Hidden in government data lies a shocking discovery: childhood trauma is responsible for 1,401 American deaths every single day-more than tobacco, accidents, or stroke. Among the 11.4 million Americans who experienced severe childhood trauma, every one will die 24 years too soon. Nearly 90% of teen suicide attempts trace back to adverse childhood experiences. And this epidemic costs America $14 trillion annually-roughly 60% of our entire GDP.

We've been counting the bodies wrong. When someone with severe childhood trauma dies of a heart attack at 55 instead of 75, we record it as heart disease. When they overdose, it's addiction. When they take their own life, it's suicide. But these aren't separate epidemics-they're symptoms of the same hidden crisis that's been destroying lives for generations.

Michael J. Menard knows this crisis firsthand. Growing up one of fourteen children in a 900-square-foot home below the poverty line, he watched childhood trauma ripple through his family-claiming two brothers to addiction and leaving invisible wounds across generations. Yet from these origins, Menard rose to become a world-renowned inventor with fourteen patents, advising NASA and the United Nations, and serving as Vice President of Worldwide Engineering at Johnson & Johnson.

Greater Than Gravity isn't just another trauma book. It's a meticulously researched exposé that connects dots no one else has connected-revealing how childhood trauma alters brain development, ravages the immune system, and creates cascading destruction across mental, physical, spiritual, and social dimensions of life. Menard brings his engineer's mind to humanity's greatest unaddressed public health crisis, transforming cold statistics into compelling human stories while offering concrete pathways to healing.

With endorsements from leading trauma experts including Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, this groundbreaking work serves three audiences: survivors seeking hope and healing, loved ones who want to understand, and anyone ready to join a movement to end this epidemic.

The numbers are irrefutable. The suffering is real. The time for action is now.

The Drive Within is a raw and insightful exploration of the primal instincts that shape the behavior, performance, and loyalty of working dogs. Written by a seasoned K-9 handler and law enforcement officer, this book bridges the gap between training and emotional connection, revealing what truly drives a dog to serve, protect, and follow.

Through real-life deployments, field-tested philosophies, and a deep understanding of canine psychology, the author unpacks key instinctual forces-prey, defense, pack, play, and more-and shows how these natural drives can be harnessed with respect, purpose, and leadership.

Far more than a training manual, The Drive Within is a story of trust, resilience, and the silent bond forged between handler and dog. Whether you're a new police dog's handler, an officer, or simply someone who loves and respects dogs, this book will change the way you see them, forever.

Entrenando a un líder.
"El manual que no te entregaron al contratarte"

Llegar a la gerencia es un logro; saber mantenerse y trascender es un arte. Muchos profesionales asumen el mando basándose en la intuición o replicando modelos de jefes anteriores, solo para descubrir que gestionar funciones no es lo mismo que guiar personas.

¿Te ha pasado que vives atrapado en la operatividad y resolviendo crisis sin lograr que tu equipo se comprometa? El problema no es tu capacidad, sino la falta de un método.

Este libro no es teoría académica; es una hoja de ruta forjada en el terreno, en donde encontrarás:

• El resultado de 20 años de investigación de campo y de experiencia gerencial ejercida por el autor, sobre valores y habilidades gerenciales que se practican en 6 empresas líderes de México y Latinoamérica.

• Las competencias y conocimientos esenciales que todo gerente experimentado debe dominar.

• Una metodología de siete pasos para profesionalizar el rol gerencial y una guía práctica para formar líderes efectivos.

Haz la transición de Gerente a Líder y transforma tus resultados.

The second mystery following Ali Dawson, the brilliant time-traveling detective, on her newest foray into Victorian London

Detective Ali Dawson leads a unit that investigates cases so cold her team must travel back in time to solve them. But ever since their technical expert, Jones, got stuck in Victorian London, Ali and her team have been forbidden from time travel.

At a loss, Ali dives into a present-day case - an apparent suicide of a young man who fell to his death from a high building. Ali believes the death is linked to a bad-news psychic medium, Barry Power, who convinced the boy he could fly. Suspicious, Ali attends one of Power's shows, where he claims to be in contact with none other than Jones.

Minor trouble closer to home inspires Ali to sneak back in time just long enough to prevent misfortune. Her plan backfires, and she finds herself once again in Victorian London, where she reencounters Jones, as well as the darkly mysterious Cain Templeton, with whom Ali has unfinished business from her previous visit to the nineteenth century . . .

When she spies Barry Power lurking in the past, Ali knows she's onto something. But with a potential murderer operating in multiple centuries, how on earth is she supposed to protect everyone at risk?

It's a different time. It's a dangerous time. It's the killing time.

New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver returns with a propulsive new thriller featuring forensic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and detective Amelia Sachs (from The Bone Collector) as they investigate a series of arsons in New York City.

When a harrowing arson in Manhattan burns a building to the ground, Rhyme and Sachs are called to investigate, only to discover in the rubble a package of clues that teases where the perp will strike next. Rhyme and Sachs work feverishly to unravel the mystery, turning to an unlikely source for help: one of the nation's most popular history podcasters. Along the way they cross paths with Desdemona Vale, a determined detective from Long Island who is in search of the killer of a young woman from her neighborhood.

As Rhyme's team digs into both cases, it becomes increasingly clear that their suspect's plot might be more complicated than they initially thought. But can Rhyme and Sachs unpack his vile scheme, and stop the carnage in time?

An exploration of the spiritual journey as a path of love, where the heart's discontent becomes the doorway to ultimate fulfillment.

Although the heart seeks fulfillment in people, possessions, and experiences, no external love can truly satisfy our deepest longing. Our discontent is an opportunity, a sacred invitation to turn inward. True fulfillment arises only when we empty our hearts to make space for the formless and intangible inner Beloved that is our true nature.

In The Inner Beloved, A. H. Almaas guides us on a transformative journey of the heart. With poetic insight, personal reflection, and practical exercises, he shows how the search for love leads us through emptiness and into a luminous darkness--a place where the mind is confounded, but the heart awakens to a passionate love for the unknown. As we surrender to this mystery and discover the unity of lover and Beloved, we feel a complete intimacy with the fundamental truth of reality, allowing us to rest in the deepest fulfillment possible.

Unwind with these Kawaii-inspired coloring pages featuring lovable plants and animals in cozy, enchanting scenes.

Color adorable animals, landscapes, characters, and more in the Kawaii style! Illustrator Becky Cas (@beckycas_) presents 40 cozy, simple coloring pages to make your own. Relax and unleash your creativity with Cute and Cozy Coloring: Cheery.

A one-of-a-kind guide that reveals the accessibility, affordability, community, and unique adventures that urban waters offer.

While city dwellers often turn to hiking, biking, or simply enjoying a local park as healthy pastimes that don't come with high costs or distant travel, one rewarding pursuit remains largely untapped in urban environments: fly fishing. For over a thousand years, fly fishing has been more than a method of harvesting food; it's a source of immense joy, a pathway to understanding nature intimately, and a tradition that connects us to water and wildlife. But why should this enriching experience be confined to remote waters and rural landscapes? Why can't we cast a line right in the heart of our cities?

This book shatters the stigmas and preconceptions--elitism, exclusivity, and notions of purity--that have kept fly fishing from thriving in urban settings, revealing how the sport is truly accessible to all. It introduces angling knowledge within the unique ecosystems that cities offer, ecosystems that have evolved dramatically over the past 150 years. More than just a how-to, The Guide to Urban Fly-Fishing provides the tools, resources, and diverse stories to help us discover the vibrant community and joy of urban fly fishing. It's also about joining a broader ecological movement that's redefining how we live, relate, and recreate in our cities.

This book answers both the why and how questions of urban fly fishing. Why fish in your city? Because of the accessibility, affordability, community, and unique adventures that urban waters offer. A fishing rod transforms city landscapes into engaging playgrounds, turning anglers from mere observers into active participants. Why fly fishing in particular? This method of fishing is highly versatile and effective for the diverse ecosystems found in urban areas. This book serves as the first comprehensive urban guide for those new to fly fishing in general, as well as for anglers who have yet to explore urban waters. It's filled with practical insights, tips, and uplifting stories from experienced urban anglers from several cities, including Los Angeles, Denver, Minneapolis, Boston, New York City, and Columbus. It provides readers with the resources and inspiration to explore their city's waters, overcome challenges, and discover personal rewards and a sense of community.

The Bastet Grimoire: Spells and Rituals of the Sacred Cat is a mystical journey into the heart of feline magick and ancient Egyptian lore. This enchanting grimoire invites readers to awaken their senses, embrace their instinctual nature, and connect deeply with the divine spirit of Bastet. Through its detailed chapters, the book unfolds a unique system of spellcraft where every purr, whisker twitch, and graceful movement holds potent energy. Readers will discover rituals of devotion, lunar rites under the sacred glow of the moon, and custom spells that blend the elegance of feline movement with the power of carefully chosen elements.

Crafted for both seasoned practitioners and curious newcomers, the grimoire explores a broad range of topics-from psychic perception and energy scanning, to candle and cat fur spells for protection. Each chapter offers vivid, step-by-step instructions that guide the reader in creating personalized rituals that harness Bastet's transformative force. With evocative language and richly detailed illustrations of ancient symbols, The Bastet Grimoire is a call to rediscover the magic that dwells within every soul. Embrace the sacred, awaken your inner cat, and allow Bastet to transform your understanding of magick forever.

In Los Angeles, a rat skitters across a woman's roof and into her psyche, prompting an obsessive investigation of her lost memories, a forgotten history of gay bars and group sex, socialist colonies and rent, rape and the transgression of true romance. From the author of the cult classic, I Have Devoted My Life to the Clitoris, comes a mysterious meditation steeped in sex and the high style of Hollywood noir: Elizabeth Hall's SEASON OF THE RAT

Todo lo que no pude decirte es un viaje íntimo a través de un amor imposible: ese que nace en silencio, crece en la imaginación y se sostiene en la esperanza, aun cuando nunca llega a pronunciarse en voz alta. Este poemario reúne heridas, cartas no enviadas, vacíos que pesan, sueños que confunden y miradas que transforman. Cada capítulo es una estación emocional, un fragmento del corazón del autor que se abre sin reservas para contar lo que nunca se atrevió a decir.Aquí habita la nostalgia de lo que no fue, la ternura de lo que se deseó, la belleza de lo que solo pudo vivirse en el interior. A través de versos sinceros y reflexiones profundas, el libro explora la espera, la ausencia, la idealización y el destino, construyendo un retrato honesto de amar en silencio. Este no es un libro sobre el olvido, sino sobre la memoria. No es un libro sobre la pérdida, sino sobre lo que permanece. No es un libro sobre un amor correspondido, sino sobre uno que, aun imposible, fue real. Para quienes han amado sin ser vistos. Para quienes guardaron palabras que nunca se atrevieron a pronunciar. Para quienes saben que algunas historias no se viven: se escriben

One of the unfortunate truths in life is that the history of people of color contains gaps due to the lack of recognition of our contributions to society or to an intentional sanitizing of those accomplishments. On November 23, 2022, the movie Devotion was released. It is the remarkable story of Jesse Brown, the first African American aviator in US Navy history, who served in the 1950s. When I think about all the stories of extraordinary individuals in history that were a part of my formal education, there are so many, like Jesse Brown's, that remain stricken from the record. It matters that our stories are shared with others, as each of the unique aspects of our lives can be a blessing to someone and provide them with the steps necessary to help them reach their goals. Our stories provide much-needed context, whether they are mundane or extraordinary. They allow the world to know that we were here and the impact our lives made on the world, or concomitantly, how the world has influenced and shaped our lives. The stories profiled in this book focus on men of color in oral health who have blazed trails for themselves and others during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Throughout the book, you will read about candor and inspiration. We are thankful for our writers having shared so much of their journeys and their lives.

Hijinks and warm fuzzy feelings ensue in this romcom between the popular girl in school and an aloof boy with a hiss...terical secret! Includes Volumes 1 and 2 of the Japanese edition. A Kodansha Print Club series.

TATTLETALE

To her high school classmates, Erina Wada is a cool, collected, practical queen, but the second she sees a cat...her heart melts into a puddle! One day, she sees a kitty being bullied by crows and scoops the furball up to bring it home. When she gives it a friendly boop, she can't believe her eyes--what's this hot guy doing in her house?! Kou Nekoyama has a big secret... When Erina, the popular girl at school stumbles upon it, he has to get crafty to ensure no one else finds out. Unfortunately for him, there are some feline habits he just can't hide!

Reclaim your confidence at work so you can hire smarter, read the room and lead difficult moments without second-guessing yourself. What To Do If...? helps you handle real workplace situations with clarity and confidence.

Written by workplace behavior specialist Anne-Maartje Oud, this field-tested guide distils the 35 questions she's heard most over two decades training managers, HR professionals and teams. Organized into five focused parts on personal development, communication, collaboration, leadership and difficult conversations, it blends research, real examples and simple tools you can use right away.

Learn how to spot toxic hiring red flags before they damage your culture, decode body language and nonverbal cues, and respond constructively when emotions run high or someone cries at work. Use practical scripts, checklists and decision points to prepare for interviews, lead confident one-to-ones and navigate conflict with calm authority. Build emotional intelligence, set boundaries that stick and create safer, more productive conversations where performance and trust grow.

Walk away with a repeatable approach for high-stakes situations so you become the steady, trusted person who knows what to do, no matter what happens next.

Themes include: hiring and interviewing, nonverbal communication; emotions at work, difficult conversations and conflict, everyday communication and collaboration, practical leadership habits.

Originally published in 1892, this engaging memoir captures Charles Kirk's reflections on a life well lived. From his childhood in rural America to his adventures as a young man traveling the world, Kirk's recollections are full of insight and humor. A fascinating read for anyone interested in history or personal narratives.

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Anya-a stoic, blue-winged angelic warrior-was bitten by a demon prince in battle, and now she has precious little time to find a cure for his deadly venom. But the only archangel with the power to stop the dark poison from corrupting her body and soul is missing. She'll have to trust her guide, the outcast high demon Dommiel, who is as handsome as he is dangerous if she has any hope.

An outcast of his own kind, high demon Dommiel stays under cover while the war between angels and demons rages on. When the only person who ever showed him kindness asks for his help, he has no choice but to try to save the angel. Venturing back into the dens he has avoided for so long, Anya makes him want and feel things he never thought possible.

But Dommiel knows there is no way an angel can ever love a demon...