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In this story, number one bestselling author Dr. Spencer Johnson reveals a simple, easy way to bring out the best in yourself. Using his proven world-famous One Minute program, you can:

• Take better care of yourself and encourage others to do the same
• Reduce stress at work and at home
• Enjoy a sense of peace and balance
• Have more business and personal success

Life is lived minute by minute. With the practical wisdom that characterizes all of his One Minute books, Dr. Johnson shows how stopping and taking a minute out of the day can make life more meaningful and enjoyable--for your and for those near you.

More than eleven million copies of Dr. Johnson's books are in use in twenty-four languages.

New York Times Bestseller

In the tradition of Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air and Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm comes a true tale of riveting adventure in which two weekend scuba divers risk everything to solve a great historical mystery-and make history themselves.

For John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, deep wreck diving was more than a sport. Testing themselves against treacherous currents, braving depths that induced hallucinatory effects, navigating through wreckage as perilous as a minefield, they pushed themselves to their limits and beyond, brushing against death more than once in the rusting hulks of sunken ships.
But in the fall of 1991, not even these courageous divers were prepared for what they found 230 feet below the surface, in the frigid Atlantic waters sixty miles off the coast of New Jersey: a World War II German U-boat, its ruined interior a macabre wasteland of twisted metal, tangled wires, and human bones-all buried under decades of accumulated sediment.
No identifying marks were visible on the submarine or the few artifacts brought to the surface. No historian, expert, or government had a clue as to which U-boat the men had found. In fact, the official records all agreed that there simply could not be a sunken U-boat and crew at that location.

Over the next six years, an elite team of divers embarked on a quest to solve the mystery. Some of them would not live to see its end. Chatterton and Kohler, at first bitter rivals, would be drawn into a friendship that deepened to an almost mystical sense of brotherhood with each other and with the drowned U-boat sailors-former enemies of their country. As the men's marriages frayed under the pressure of a shared obsession, their dives grew more daring, and each realized that he was hunting more than the identities of a lost U-boat and its nameless crew.

Author Robert Kurson's account of this quest is at once thrilling and emotionally complex, and it is written with a vivid sense of what divers actually experience when they meet the dangers of the ocean's underworld. The story of Shadow Divers often seems too amazing to be true, but it all happened, two hundred thirty feet down, in the deep blue sea.

The Rosicrucian Manual is a comprehensive guide to the teachings and practices of the Rosicrucian Order, a mystical and philosophical society that originated in Europe in the early 17th century. Written by H. Spencer Lewis, the founder of the Rosicrucian Order in America, this book provides a detailed overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of the Rosicrucians.The book begins with an introduction to the origins and history of the Rosicrucian Order, including its connection to ancient mystical traditions and its influence on the development of Western esotericism. It then explores the core principles of Rosicrucian philosophy, including the nature of God, the purpose of human existence, and the role of spiritual development in achieving enlightenment.The Rosicrucian Manual also provides practical guidance on a range of topics related to spiritual development, including meditation, visualization, and the use of symbols and rituals. It includes detailed instructions for performing Rosicrucian exercises and practices, as well as advice on how to integrate these practices into daily life.Throughout the book, Lewis emphasizes the importance of personal experience and self-discovery in the pursuit of spiritual growth. He encourages readers to explore their own inner wisdom and to seek out the guidance of the Rosicrucian Order in their quest for enlightenment.Overall, The Rosicrucian Manual is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the teachings and practices of the Rosicrucian Order, as well as for those seeking a deeper understanding of the mystical traditions of the Western world.1918. The authorized standard manual for the use of members of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Chapters on their history; Mystic Symbols and their meanings; Temple Lectures; Charts; Secret Healing Techniques; The Great White Lodge; plus much more!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

From social media star and motivational speaker Spencer West, an inspirational guide that shows you how to be the person you were meant to be all along.

You might think that the hardest mountain Spencer West had to climb was Mount Kilimanjaro, but as he tells it, the real challenge was learning to overcome the everyday mountains we all face: anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to live up to the expectations of others.

Born without the use of his legs, Spencer discovered that the path he was told to follow only led to frustration and unfulfillment. With unrelenting candor and unexpected humor, Spencer shares his own experience of listening to his heart and creating a life defined by authenticity, not approval, to help you:

• Dig deep and uncover who you were always meant to be
• Pursue your passions fearlessly
• Embrace the life that you want to live on your own terms

The road to self-discovery is certainly filled with vulnerability, but once you stop seeking permission to be yourself, you'll find your most powerful and authentic self awaits you on the other side.

Robert McCammon delivers "a tour de force of storytelling" (BookPage) in this award-winning masterpiece, a novel of Southern boyhood, growing up in the 1960s, that reaches far beyond that evocative landscape to touch readers universally.

Boy's Life is a richly imagined, spellbinding portrait of the magical worldview of the young--and of innocence lost.

Zephyr, Alabama, is an idyllic hometown for eleven-year-old Cory Mackenson--a place where monsters swim the river deep and friends are forever. Then, one cold spring morning, Cory and his father witness a car plunge into a lake--and a desperate rescue attempt brings his father face-to-face with a terrible, haunting vision of death. As Cory struggles to understand his father's pain, his eyes are slowly opened to the forces of good and evil that surround him. From an ancient mystic who can hear the dead and bewitch the living, to a violent clan of moonshiners, Cory must confront the secrets that hide in the shadows of his hometown--for his father's sanity and his own life hang in the balance...

The endearing, classic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson is brought to life by a charming little boy enjoying the experience of swinging. With his dog by his side, the child believes he can fly. And in his swing, he just might be right! Beautifully illustrated for contemporary children by Heather Lynn Harris, it is hoped that The Swing, will revive a lost gem to the delight of children everywhere. This book is a classic that will be treasured by even the youngest of readers.

From the Romantic Times Sapphire award-winning author of the Internationally best-selling Elfhome series, comes the sequel to The Black Wolves of Boston

Joshua Tatterskein's life has been strange. He's become a werewolf and lives with a three-hundred-year-old vampire named Silas Decker and a ginger kitten called Trouble. Then things get even weirder when he encounters a talking penguin who wants to hire him for a job. Joshua just wants to graduate from his new high school. The school is owned by Boston's werewolf pack, and while the teachers might not realize the owners are wolves, all the kids with special abilities--the Goths--know. The good news is the Goths are happy to help Joshua, but the bad news is one of them has gone missing.

Silas Decker has been waking up earlier than normal--very odd after three hundred years of being dead to the world when the sun is up. He enjoys the change - but what does he have to do for it to continue?

Elise Grigori's day starts bad: her angelic family has discovered that she's dating Jack Cabot, Thane to the Wolf King. It gets worse when Central Office calls to say that her cousin Francis is missing from his Vermont monastic retreat. He's a Power, God's strength manifested in flesh, which means he's a walking nuke. His car is in Boston, which is very bad news for Boston.

Seth Tatterskein is just trying to hold his life together until he's old enough to leave the Wolf King's castle in New York and return to Boston as its Prince. His departure requires keeping his emotions in check--not an easy thing to do when your brother starts texting things like, "What kind of penguin talks?"

Praise for The Black Wolves of Boston:
"Complex and funny series perfect for late-teens." --Fantasy Literature

Praise for Wen Spencer's Elfhome series:
"Spencer's intertwining of current Earth technology and otherworldly elven magic is quite ingenious." --Booklist

"The melange of science fiction and fantasy tropes, starships rubbing shoulders with proud elf warriors, is uncommon but tasty. Established fans will enjoy this installment, and those unfamiliar with the series or Spencer may find it an intriguing introduction to her work." --Publishers Weekly

Praise for Wen Spencer:
"Wit and intelligence inform this off-beat, tongue-in-cheek fantasy. . . . Furious action . . . good characterization, playful eroticism and well-developed folklore. . . . lift this well above the fantasy average. . . . Buffy fans should find a lot to like in the book's resourceful heroine." --Publishers Weekly on series debut Tinker

Praise for Eight Million Gods:
"Eight Million Gods is a wonderfully weird romp through Japanese mythology, culture shock, fan culture and the ability to write your own happy ending. It is diverting and entertaining fantasy." --Galveston County Daily News

The most important, most visited, and most renowned of all of Britain's stately homes, Blenheim has been home to the Churchill family for more than 300 years.

Regarded as perhaps the greatest of the stately homes and the finest example of baroque architecture in Great Britain, Blenheim is a treasure of English heritage. In this stunning volume, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the twelfth generation of the family, takes us on a privileged tour of the palace.

Designed by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor (a protégé of Christopher Wren) in the early 1700s; with stonework, furniture, and tapestries crafted by the best talents of the age; and art and statuary by such notable artists as John Singer Sargent and Joshua Reynolds, Blenheim is filled with artistic commissions that provide a window into the history of England.

In addition to the gilded staterooms and acres of landscaped gardens, Spencer-Churchill shows us the family's private apartments, with their secret corridors and history of illustrious guests, as well as the "downstairs" staff area with its iconic bell system.

With beautiful photography of the magnificent interiors and priceless collections, and Spencer-Churchill's fascinating text, this volume illuminates Blenheim as it's never been seen before.

Tenth anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Darnell Arnoult, Sandra L. Ballard, Marianne Worthington, and Gillian Berchowitz and a new afterword by Beth Macy

First published in 2015, Trampoline introduced readers to Dawn Jewell, a fierce, funny, and unforgettable fifteen year old navigating the complexities of family, activism, and identity in eastern Kentucky. With a voice as raw and real as the Appalachian landscape she inhabits, Dawn becomes an unlikely fighter in her grandmother's crusade against mountaintop removal mining--while wrestling with her own need for escape and self-discovery.

This tenth anniversary edition celebrates the enduring power of Robert Gipe's illustrated debut novel, the first in the acclaimed Canard County Trilogy, rounded out by his later novels Weedeater (2018) and Pop (2021). Gipe's storytelling--rooted in oral tradition and punctuated by his signature hand-drawn illustrations--captures the grit, humor, and heart of a region too often misunderstood. His portrayal of Appalachia is both unflinching and deeply loving.

The new edition features an afterword by bestselling author Beth Macy (Dopesick, Raising Lazarus). It also includes an collective introduction by Darnell Arnoult, Sandra L. Ballard, Marianne Worthington, and Gillian Berchowitz, offering insight into the novel's place in Appalachian literature and its influence on a generation of readers and writers.

Limited to 1,000 copies, this commemorative edition is a tribute to a beloved book and its visionary author. Whether you're discovering Dawn Jewell for the first time or returning to Canard County, Trampoline remains a vital, vibrant portrait of a young woman--and a region--fighting to be heard.

From one of America's most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.

At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer--and the reason we make other people suffer--is that we don't see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness.

In this "sublime" (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your life--how it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution.

This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright's landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world's most skilled meditators. The result is a story that is "provocative, informative and...deeply rewarding" (The New York Times Book Review), and as entertaining as it is illuminating. Written with the wit, clarity, and grace for which Wright is famous, Why Buddhism Is True lays the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age and shows how, in a time of technological distraction and social division, we can save ourselves from ourselves, both as individuals and as a species.

Declaration uncovers the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history.

Robert P. Watson delves into the complex and often misunderstood origins of the Declaration, revealing how a series of missteps by the British Crown, shifting colonial sentiments, and a convergence of enlightened thinkers led to a revolutionary moment that changed the course of history.

Drawing from a wealth of primary sources-including letters, diaries, newspapers, and diplomatic communiqués-Watson reconstructs the debates, drafts, and drama that surrounded the Declaration's creation.
Complete with a unique look into the influence of women, enslaved individuals, and indigenous peoples, Declaration brings to light the diverse cast of characters and perspectives that shaped the American experiment. It explores the document's philosophical roots, its political impact, and the enduring struggle to realize its lofty promises of liberty and equality.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Award winning author Julia Spencer-Fleming does it again in this third mystery featuring Rev. Clare Fergusson and Sheriff Russ Van Alstyne in the small town of Millers Kill, N.Y. As the small town's gossip increasingly speculates about the Rev.'s ambigous relationship with the married Sheriff, a more urgent problem is the disappearance of the doctor of Millers Kill's free clinic, a town institution with roots in events from the 20s and 30s. Digging into the roots of these disturbing happenings, Russ and Clare find that painful events from the town's past can still roil the peace of Millers Kill. "Out of the Deep I Cry" is a 2005 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel.

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers

During the thirteen days in October 1962 when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba, few people shared the behind-the-scenes story as it is told here by the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In this unique account, he describes each of the participants during the sometimes hour-to-hour negotiations, with particular attention to the actions and views of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. In a new foreword, the distinguished historian and Kennedy adviser Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., discusses the book's enduring importance and the significance of new information about the crisis that has come to light, especially from the Soviet Union.

The latest projects by interior designer Robert Stilin.

Robert Stilin is "admired for his extraordinary ability to give a crisp cohesion and an air of livability to the homes of his clients, which are most often packed with major works of art, as exhibited in his latest monograph, Robert Stilin: New Work."--Jacqueline Terrebonne, Galerie Magazine

"When it comes to the art of the mix, designer Robert Stilin is in a league of his own. He has the best eye, layering pieces of storied provenance with those of humble origin and hanging a gallery wall with exceptional flair. That incredible skill and knowledge come into vivid focus at his vast Brooklyn apartment, set inside what was once a gritty industrial building along the Red Hook waterfront. Not even the panoramic harbor views can steal the scene from his inimitable interiors." --Amy Astley, AD at Home

"The interior designer Robert Stilin was once based in the Hamptons, where he designed homes and furniture that came to define the enclave's understated modern aesthetic. He views New Work, his second monograph with Vendome Press, as a chance to showcase the variety of homes he has decorated [...] [a] renewed appreciation for the home as a personal sanctuary." --Juan A. Ramirez, T Magazine

Since the publication of his first book, Robert Stilin: Interiors, six years ago, demand for Robert Stilin's work has spread far beyond his home base of New York City and the Hamptons. In this, his second book, he brings the signature elements of his aesthetic--strong, clean lines, warm, rich palette, antique and vintage furnishings, and custom upholstery, combined with modern and contemporary art--to projects all over the country. Among the 12 projects featured in this book are homes in Seattle, Montana, Connecticut, and South Florida, in addition to lofts and apartments in New York and country and beach houses in the Hamptons. Whether the architecture is traditional, rustic, or ultramodern, Stilin's interiors exude a casual, comfortable elegance that he expertly tailors to the specific needs and taste of each client.

Sustainability is integral to Vendome's publishing process. All materials used in our books are 100% FSC-certified and we are proud to be a brand partner of Trees for the Future (https: //trees.org), supporting global communities through sustainable land use. By planting trees, we help create thriving regional economies, robust food systems, and a healthier planet.

A true, bestselling story from the battlefield that faithfully portrays the horror, the madness, and the trauma of the Vietnam War

More than half a million copies of Chickenhawk have been sold since it was first published in 1983. Now with a new afterword by the author and photographs taken by him during the conflict, this straight-from-the-shoulder account tells the electrifying truth about the helicopter war in Vietnam. This is Robert Mason's astounding personal story of men at war. A veteran of more than one thousand combat missions, Mason gives staggering descriptions that cut to the heart of the combat experience: the fear and belligerence, the quiet insights and raging madness, the lasting friendships and sudden death--the extreme emotions of a "chickenhawk" in constant danger.

"Very simply the best book so far about Vietnam." -St. Louis Post-Dispatch

First published by St. Martin's in 1958, Robert Traver's Anatomy of a Murder immediately became the number-one bestseller in America, and was subsequently turned into the now classic Otto Preminger film of the same name, starring Jimmy Stewart and Duke Ellington.

It's not only the most popular courtroom drama in American fiction, but one of the most popular novels of our time.

A gripping tale of deceit, murder, and a sensational trial, Anatomy of a Murder is unmatched in the authenticity of its settings, events, and characters. This new edition should delight both loyal fans of the past and an entire new generation of readers.

"The characters are as fresh as when they were first created, the tension high, and the cross- examinations and legal chicanery full of suspense. The novel is simply what it says on the cover. A classic." - Tangled Web

Upending notions of predictability and rugged individualism to reveal how truly random the world is.

It's comforting to think that we can be successful because we work hard, climb ladders, and get what we deserve, but each of us has been profoundly touched by randomness. Chance is shown to play a crucial role in shaping outcomes across history, throughout the natural world, and in our everyday lives. In The Random Factor, Mark Robert Rank draws from a wealth of evidence, including interviews and research, to explain how luck and chance play out and reveals how we can use these lessons to guide our personal lives and public policies.

The Random Factor traverses luck from macro to micro, from events like the Cuban Missile Crisis to our personal encounters and relationships. From his perspective as a scholar of poverty, Rank also delves into the class and race dynamics of chance, emphasizing the stark disparities it brings to light. This transformative book prompts a new understanding of the twists and turns in our daily lives and encourages readers to fully appreciate the surprising world of randomness in which we live.

A picture book edition of a much-loved classic, with illustrations by award-winning artist, Robert Ingpen. This classic story began as an improvised tale told by Lewis Carroll to a group of children on a boating picnic in 1862 and was first formally published three years later. Its curious effect of half-dream, half-nightmare instantly captured the imagination of both children and adults, and it has been a favorite ever since. Alice's adventures down the rabbit hole, and the strange characters she meets there, remain fixed in our imaginations. Now retold in picture book form by Karen Saunders - with stunning artwork by Robert Ingpen.

Leon Trotsky was living in The Bronx with his common-law wife and two children when the Russian Revolution broke out. President Woodrow Wilson and his successor, Warren G. Harding, had little in common--except both came to New York City to indulge in extramarital affairs. Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart were roommates for two years in the 1930s, sharing a Manhattan apartment dubbed "Casa Gangrene." Simone de Beauvoir smoked her first joint at the Plaza Hotel in 1947. While living in Brighton Beach, Woody Guthrie wrote a song about his bigoted landlord, "Old Man Trump"--Donald's father. The thirteen-year-old Lee Harvey Oswald was a menace to his Bronx neighbors, once firing a BB gun at their windows. Greta Garbo had a fear of dentists' offices and found a practitioner who would examine her at a bench on Central Park West. Barack Obama spent his first night in Manhattan "curled up in an alley-way" on West 109th Street.

Telling these tales and many others, Destination City presents the surprising stories of historical figures who are not usually associated with New York City but spent key parts of their lives there. Vignettes recount incidents in the lives of hundreds of notable people--writers, artists, actors, scientists, activists, politicians, revolutionaries, and more. Some were greeted with ticker-tape parades; others came to the city penniless. Some fell in love with the city; others despised it. But all were marked in some way by their time in New York. Robert Pigott's writing captures the fabric of a bygone city, bringing to life the colorful world these figures inhabited. Charming and wry, this book is for all readers interested in an unconventional angle on New York City past and present.

This tale of the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, "a terrific character" (Stephen King), will lead her up and down coastal Florida and beyond in a brand-new, whirlwind adventure, Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue!

Mrs. Plansky is fresh off winning a thrilling senior tennis championship with her doubles partner, Kev Dinardo, and is gearing up to celebrate with him on his yacht. That is, until the yacht is destroyed in a fire. Kev claims the fire was caused by a lightning strike, pure bad luck, but there's one small problem--Mrs. Plansky didn't see any lightning.

Already certain there is more going on than what she's being told, Mrs. Plansky's curiosity turns to concern when Kev goes missing. Her suspicion gets the better of her and leads her to break into his house, only to find it ransacked.

But Kev isn't the only person Mrs. Plansky has to worry about. A conversation with her dad reveals that not long ago, he'd introduced Kev to Jack, Mrs. Plansky's wayward tennis pro son. And now, her dad--distracted by arrangements for his upcoming wedding--either can't remember or has no interest in divulging any details.

Worse? Now Jack has gone missing, too.

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In In the Bleak Midwinter, Julia Spencer-Fleming's Malice Domestic-winning first mystery, Reverend Clare Fergusson was quickly introduced to a more eventful life than she had expected after moving to the small town of Millers Kill in upstate New York. But the Episcopal priest and former Army Air Force chopper pilot proved to her flock and to police chief Russ Van Alstyne that she could cope with the unexpected, even when it was as dire as murder. In A Fountain Filled With Blood, this new adventure for the two ill-matched friends (who are gamely resisting something beyond friendship) shows that a small town can hold just as much evil as the Wicked City.