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Set in a bustling household, the ABCs of Taking Care of Me joyfully captures the spirit of childhood. Each letter highlights a unique aspect of the child's day, emphasizing the importance of caring for themselves, their loved ones, and the world around them. From morning stretches to goodnight kisses, brushing teeth to listening to eating well, this book is the perfect head start to healthy habits for every child and family!Expertly reviewed by Mayo Clinic Pediatric Physician Angela Mattke, MDMayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic. Start your child's journey to self-care and wellness, one letter at a time!

When a former Green Day roadie reunites with the group, the result is a moral reckoning that eviscerates the music business, both underground and mainstream. It’s also a tender travelogue about finding common ground while exploring new roads with old friends. One need not be a fan of the band to enjoy this rollercoaster journey through Asia and its exploration of very different ideas of success. Autorid: Aaron Cometbus

Ingrid’s letters reveal the daily struggle of a political prisoner resisting repression. Ingrid was one of the first members of the RAF, and among the first to be imprisoned. This volume contains original letters from prison to her sister, showing her efforts to maintain her integrity, political identity, and at the same time a meaningful exchange with her family. A collection of photos and mementos complement the letters. Autorid: Ingrid Schubert, Gerti Wilford, Jo Tunnard

"Welcome to the jungle! Or the mountains! Or the high seas! Wherever your travels take you, the Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide for the Outdoor Adventurer is here to help you survive your next trek in the wilderness. Fires, falls and flesh wounds are no match for the advice and instructions provided by the experts at Mayo Clinic, the most trusted name in medicine. No cell service? No problem! This rugged, waterproof, pocket-sized guide is specially designed to toss into your backpack, kayak, or boat-even that first aid kit in the trunk of your car. It's the must-have addition to your packing list. So, dust off that head lamp, shake out your sleeping bag and commit to being prepared. It could mean the difference between life and death! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with more than 100 illustrations: What to do if you're bitten by a snake, a scorpion or . . . another human How to treat a burn, recognize frostbite or remove a fishhook . . . without hyperventilating Help a friend who's been struck by lightning . . . or a low-hanging tree branch What to pack, prepare, and how to avoid injury in the first place!"-- Adventure safely with Mayo Clinic expertise: an easy-to-use illustrated guide, printed on water-resistant paper. It’s your ultimate companion to the great outdoors. Adventure safely with Mayo Clinic expertise: an easy-to-use illustrated guide, printed on water-resistant paper. It’s your ultimate companion to the great outdoors. Wherever your travels take you, Mayo Clinic First-Aid Guide for Outdoor Adventures is here to help you survive your next trek in the wilderness. This rugged, pocket-sized guide is lightweight, water-resistant and designed to toss into your backpack, kayak, or boat—even that first-aid kit in the trunk of your car. It’s the must-have addition to your packing list. So, dust off that headlamp, shake out your sleeping bag and commit to being prepared. It could mean the difference between life and death! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with close to 100 illustrations on medical emergencies like: What to do if you’re bitten by a snake. How do you recognize frostbite? How do you remove a fishhook? What to do if a friend is struck by lightning. What to pack, prepare, and how to avoid injury in the first place! Autorid: Neha P. Raukar

A lively, illustrated introduction to the essential work of facility dogs as community helpers and health heroes When we think of health heroes, we usually think of humans. But what about the four-legged friends that keep us happy and healthy? Follow a facility dog that works to help patients in the hospital. These health heroes do the important work of comforting and motivating patients, and more. Discover the tools they use as they work with others in a hospital to keep people healthy. Like all health heroes, they make sure the needs of the patient come first. Meet a facility dog from Mayo Clinic, and find out how these health heroes save the day, every day! This book was created in partnership with Amy Fabian, Certified Child Life Specialist and handler to Mayo Clinic's own facility dog, Alicia.Meets (C3) Framework for Social Studies standards: College, Career, and Civic Life. D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic. Autorid: Lauren Kukla, Susana Gurrea

This new edition of The Mayo Clinic Diet combines the practical, no-nonsense approach of the time-tested Mayo Clinic eating plan with brand-new information on the safe and effective use of prescription weight-loss medications. Designed to support people who are using prescription medications to lose weight and who want to make lasting lifestyle changes, The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight-Loss Medications Edition offers expert advice to help you successfully manage your weight. By giving you concrete tools — such as delicious recipes, strategies for incorporating exercise into your routine and tips for meal planning — this book will help you craft a tailored weight-loss plan that works best for your body. The Mayo Clinic approach to weight management outlines a two-week quick-start program designed to help you add 5 habits, break 5 habits, and try 5 bonus habits, all of which are proven to help people maintain a healthy weight. Then you’ll develop a long-term maintenance plan to help you establish key behaviors that will help you maintain a healthier weight for life. New to this edition, you’ll find a detailed explanation of how prescription weight-loss medications work and who they work best for, how to incorporate them into your weight-loss plan and cope with potential side effects, and how to stop using them without reversing weight loss. Along with the Mayo Clinic Diet online platform, this invaluable resource will help you help you meet your nutrition and activity goals while setting up key habits around weight management. When it comes to diets, one size does not fit all. Instead of promising unsustainable results that can harm your body, The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight-Loss Medications Edition offers a simple and customizable approach to support you while using weight-loss medications — a healthy eating and exercise plan that you can live with for life! A guide to support healthy weight management with lifestyle changes while using prescription weight-loss medications. Autorid: Donald D. Hensrud, Andres J. Acosta, Tara M. Schmidt

A heart wrenching children's story. A little girl comes across a malnourished cheetah cub caged at the back of a small shop in an Arab souq. Her mother agrees to buy the animal to save its life, and the little girl rears the cub at their house until it grows into a fine young cheetah. The cheetah and the girl are inseparable friends, but they know one day he will need to return to Africa where he can roam free. Beautiful illustrations flow throughout the narrative and bring this enchanting tale to life. Autorid: Julia Johnson, Suzie Keeble

From the creators of The October Faction, Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) & Damien Worm, comes a new horror tale!Recently divorced and sober, Mark Turner has returned to his hometown looking for a second chance. He’ll rebuild the old church into a new home…if the locals let him. But Turner Island has a secret, one tracing back to when it was named after Mark’s ancestors. Who, or what, is Brynmore? Autorid: Steve Niles, Damien Worm

Marnie and her AI sidekick Glitch investigate measles and how scientists cracked the case of treating the disease. Before the development of a vaccine, the deadly disease of measles was common. Marnie and her trusty AI sidekick Glitch set out to learn more about the story of measles. How is it treated and prevented? How did scientists discover its cause and develop a vaccine? As usual, Maisie goes a little above and beyond and learns EVERYTHING there is to know about measles, learning along the way how scientists and doctors work to keeps us safe. A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and humorous text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format.Marnie's Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic. Autorid: Ruth Redford, Jake Hill

With essays, reflection prompts, and tips from award-winning poet and mindfulness teacher James Crews, learn how to integrate the life-changing practice of kindness into your own routine.Kindness Will Save the World inspires reflection on one’s own life, how to find the positive in little moments, and how to radiate kindness to those around you. Read one of the 100 uplifting essays each morning or night and gain inspiration for the new day ahead. With journaling prompts throughout and highlighted Kindness Practices, you are provided the tools to integrate the life-changing practice of kindness into your own life. BITE-SIZE WISDOM: At one to three pages in length each, the stories are heartfelt and thought-provoking, yet brief enough to quickly read during breakfast, on the train, or before bed 100 INSIGHTFUL ESSAYS: In Kindness Will Save the World, you’ll find dozens of inspirational stories highlighting compassion, all captured with a poet’s grace LESSONS FOR LIFE: With writing prompts and simple practices to integrate daily, Kindness Will Save the World will inspire you to lead a kindness-centered lifestyle, enriching your own life and the lives of those around you INSPIRATIONAL GIFT: With a beautiful cover and bite-sized wisdom stories, Kindness Will Save the World is an inspirational gift for anyone in search of hope and light in the world, from new graduates to new parents AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: James Crews is an award-winning poet and writer. His work has been awarded the Prairie Schooner Prize and Cowles Prize. He has also been featured in The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, Ploughshares, and The Sun Magazine KINDNESS IS SELF-CARE: Kindness has been linked to improved mood, release of feel-good hormones, and better relationships Autorid: James Crews

Featuring incredible photography and insight from an international team with long-term ties to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Bat Island spotlights the unique beauty and environmental importance of the seventy-six species of bats on Panama’s Barro Colorado Island.For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist. Now, for the first time, Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the stunning photography of National Geographic contributor Christian Ziegler for a captivating visual journey into the fascinating world of these elusive night creatures. Bats are unique among mammals: they have acquired true flight, provide essential ecosystem services, and represent the ecologically most diverse group of mammals worldwide. Synthesizing decades-worth of intensive study, Drs. Rachel Page, Dina Dechmann, Teague O’Mara, and Marco Tschapka provide authoritative insight alongside 150 photographs that showcase bats’ extraordinary environmental adaptations and rich natural history. OVER 150 STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHS: National Geographic photographer and contributor Christian Ziegler has captured over a decade’s worth of images of the myriad of bat species living on Barro Colorado Island that capture these elusive animals in a variety of settings, from night shots of flight through the tropical rainforest to closeups of their remarkable wings and feeding patterns. WRITTEN BY SMITHSONIAN SCIENTISTS: All chapters of Bat Island are written by scientists long affiliated with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, one of the world’s leading tropical research organizations that spans a century. Topics include bats’ diverse sensory abilities, foraging strategies, roosting ecologies, and social systems. DECADES OF CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH: Bat Island, published in partnership with the Smithsonian, presents fascinating insights from scientists working at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, which boasts decades of study of the hyperdiverse bat population on Barro Colorado Island in addition to the most comprehensive and long-term datasets on tropical bats. CALL FOR CONSERVATION: Drs. Page, Dechmann, O’Mara, and Tschapka highlight how bats are threatened by habit fragmentation and land degradation, and communicate the initiatives needed to ensure the survival of these animals, which are critical to maintaining healthy, balanced ecosystems. RARE BEAUTY: Award-winning photojournalist Christian Ziegler’s photography illuminates the unique beauty and allure of bats and the tropical rainforest in Panama. Autorid: Christian Ziegler, Rachel A. Page, Dina K. N. Dechmann, M. Teague O'Mara, Marco Tschapka, The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

"A practical guide to simple and sustainable self-care with expert advice and illustrations"-- Immerse yourself in a visually rich guide to simple, sustainable, life-changing self-care. Each page has been thoughtfully designed with affirming, accessible illustrations and practical recommendations for incorporating physical, mental, and emotional self-care into your daily routine. Slow Down, Enjoy Life is a practical guide to simple, sustainable, life-changing self-care. Filled with expert advice and whimsical illustrations, this book will take you on a journey through ten different types of self-care, all while deconstructing, destigmatizing, and dispelling common misconceptions about mental health. Over the course of this book, you will learn how to make small habits stick, turning quick rituals into long-lasting routines and developing deeper well-being. Each page has been thoughtfully designed with affirming, accessible recommendations for incorporating physical, mental, and emotional self-care into your daily routine, as well as motivation for making it work long-term. So take a breath, slow down, and enjoy life. SMALL ADJUSTMENTS, LARGE REWARDS: Although the advice in this book is simple to implement (starting at only 5 minutes a day), it will have a significant and lasting impact on your life. ACCESSIBLE: Slow Down, Enjoy Life was written with accessibility in mind. No matter what your mental health journey has been up to this point, this book will meet you where you are. SELF-CARE MENUS: Self-care looks different for everyone. Slow Down, Enjoy Life provides a guide for creating your own individual self-care menus, tailored to your schedule. WHIMSICAL ILLUSTRATIONS: Features sweet, playful artwork that serves as a reminder of the good things in life, even when you’re having a difficult day. AFFIRMATIONS: Includes affirmations for integrating authentic positivity into your life, as well as practical strategies for self-care on busy days. Autorid: Stephanie Zito

Alan Robert's BEAUTY OF HORROR gets its first puzzle!The fan favorite coloring book series has had many volumes over the years, but now it's up to you to put the fiendish Ghouliana back together with this 500-piece puzzle. Display your final image in glorious black-and-white, or grab your crayons and colored pencils to fill in the lines, as this puzzle is also fully colorable! Autorid: Alan Robert

Learn how to bring more self-care and creativity into your life with personal insights about the writing process, inspiring prompts, poems, and daily devotionals from award-winning poet James Crews. Writing can be cathartic. It can be healing. And you do not have to be a writer to benefit from the healing and meditative effects of writing. Likewise, you do not have to be a meditator to experience the life-changing power of mindfulness and self-compassion. But sometimes, writing can be frustrating, when you can’t seem to find the way to express your feelings on paper, so that the healing can begin. Unlocking the Heart: Writing for Mindfulness, Courage, and Self-Compassion is a book for those seeking to bring more self-care and creativity into their routines. Award-winning poet and author James Crews shares his poems with subjects ranging from vulnerability and grief to courage and gratitude. But more than just a poetry anthology, each poem is accompanied by James’s personal insight into his inspiration and state of mind when writing his poetry, and writing prompts to help inspire you get started on your writing journey. It is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in the poetic work of others or is inspired to try any kind of writing for themselves. But whether or not you want to write your own poetry, this deeply moving, and ultimately inspiring, practice in mindfulness can help bring self-compassion, courage, and creativity into your daily life. Award-winning author: James Crews is the recipient of the Prairie Schooner Prize and Cowles Prize. His writing has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, Ploughshares, and Sun Magazine. The perfect companion: Unlocking the Heart is the perfect companion to Kindness Will Save the World and How to Love the World, as well the rest of James Crews’ growing bibliography. Foreword by bestselling poet and philosopher Mark Nepo, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller The Book of Awakening, pens a thoughtful and insightful foreword to Crews’ work. Autorid: James Crews, Mark Nepo

Astrology Decoded offers an approachable introduction to the ancient secrets of Vedic astrology. Are you a leader or an advisor? A hard worker or a free spirit? The answer lies in the planets. Discover how these celestial bodies influence you and harness this knowledge to unlock your authentic self.Discover your planetary personality type to improve your personal, professional, and romantic relationships. Vedic astrologer and yogi Vish Chatterji highlights how the ancient wisdom of India allows us to better understand our contemporary world, combining the secret science of the planets with modern personality types to reveal a more complete picture of ourselves. Learn how your personality type interacts with different zodiac signs, how this influences your relationships, and how to find balance and maximize happiness in your home, career, and love life. EAST MEETS WEST: Astrology Decoded combines ancient Indian wisdom with modern knowledge of personality types to provide a complete picture of yourself. ACCESSIBLE: Experienced Vedic astrologer and business coach Vish Chatterji clearly explains how to use Vedic astrology for self-understanding and personal development, whether this is your first astrology book or your fiftieth. ACTIONABLE: Gain practical insights and tips on how to improve your relationships, based on your planetary personality type, zodiac sign, and rising sign. Autorid: Vish Chatterji

What if an ancient Sanskrit text holds the key to solving today’s deepest problems? That’s the question Justin Davis is faced with as he embarks on a hero’s journey to save the world in this thrilling spiritual fantasy.Justin Davis is a brilliant but greatly troubled West Virginia teen, struggling with his father’s brutal murder and his once wealthy family’s loss of money, status, dignity, and hope. Broken, angry, and bitter, Justin has all but given up on life. But then, on his fifteenth birthday, his mother presents him with a mysterious gift: a copy of The First Avatara, a lush, beautifully illustrated book relating the immemorial legend of Krsna. When evil Asura forces attacked the idyllic planet of Bhu-loka and threatened to enslave its inhabitants, Krsna, the first Avatara, descended to that world in its darkest hour and fought to save its people and preserve its way of life. Enthralled by the tale, Justin enters the story as much more than just a reader, and is challenged to undertake a hero’s journey of his own, not just through time, but also into the depths of his own soul. In the process, he will experience love, loss, courage, and sacrifice that compel him to cast aside a life of self-pity and indulgence, and heroically confront a startling evil that threatens his family, and the world. Autorid: Howard Resnick

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 288, Publishers: IDW Publishing, Author: Ian Flynn,Evan Stanley, ISBN-13: 9798887243900, Date of issue: 2026

Divine Lives recounts the lives and teachings of the venerated spiritual masters His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, the founder acarya of the entire Gaudiya community, and His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura, the founding acarya of Sri Gopinatha Gaudiya Matha. The Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition stresses the importance for spiritual seekers to receive transcendental knowledge in a bona-fide current of devotion. Genuine spiritual teachers retain the power and glory of this divine flow in their hearts and manifest it through their unadulterated words and proper conduct. Divine Lives highlights the descriptions of two such sublime personalities, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, and his disciple, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura. In the time of the Gaudiya revolution led by Srila Prabhupada, Srila B. P. Puri Goswami carried a pen and paper wherever he went. His impeccable notes from that time will surely be of great service for many generations to come. Some of his writings are included within in the form of heart-touching glorifications to his spiritual master that have been organized into separate categories for the reader's benefit. After the biography of Srila Prabhupada and an autobiography of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami, Divine Lives concludes with the words of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami Thakura’s successor and disciple, Srila B. B. Bodhayan Maharaja. In this last section, we learn specific details about Srila B. P. Puri Goswami’s first meetings with Srila Prabhupada and how he joined this spiritual movement. Also included within are historical articles from the Gaudiya and Chaitanya Vani that have been translated from the original Bengali into English for the first time, as well as rare photos and artifacts from this transformational time in Gaudiya history. Autorid: Mandala Publishing

Celebrate everyday acts of kindnesses, big or small, and learn how to cultivate true connection and compassion with this journal by award-winning poet and author, James Crews.Cultivating kindness is a powerful exercise, proven to have a positive effect on a person's mental health and general well-being. But sometimes in this world, it may be difficult to recognize everyday acts of kindness, or how even small gestures can have a big impact. The perfect companion to James Crews' Kindness Will Save the World: Stories of Compassion and Connection, this journal inspires reflection of kindness in your own life, training you to hold onto your own moments of connection, both past and present, and celebrate the kindnesses you have given and received. With simple journaling prompts throughout, as well as inspirational stories from James Crews, this guided journal can help anyone, at any age or stage in life, illuminate the practice of kindness and help redefine what true connection and compassion means to them. Because no act of kindness is too small, and every act of kindness really can change the world. Ideal 5.75” x 8.25” size and durable flexibound format offer plenty of writing space while being small enough to travel easily Easy to write on archival paper takes pen and pencil nicely with 176 lined, acid-free pages The perfect companion to Kindness Will Save the World and the perfect addition to any James Crews collection Beautiful illustrations inspired by the design of Kindness Will Save the World encourage a calming mindset and provide a lovely backdrop for reflection Journal simply with guided prompts and samples of poetry that make it easy to relieve stress and promote kindness Award-winning: James Crews is an award-winning poet and writer. His work has been awarded the Prairie Schooner Prize and Cowles Prize. He has also been featured in The New York Times, The New Republic, Ploughshares, and Sun Magazine Autorid: James Crews, Mirtalipova Mirtalipova

Turn your pain into power. Part inspirational memoir, part practical guide, Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself.Join wellness and wilderness enthusiast Sydney Williams as she shares her healing journey from eating and drinking her feelings to hiking her feelings. When Sydney unexpectedly found herself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, while grappling with grief and unresolved trauma built up over a decade, she set out on a quest to turn her pain into power. Two hikes across Catalina Island and eighty miles later, she learned to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with herself, all through the power of nature. Now, she’s encouraging others to get outside and blaze their own trail to self-love, turning buried traumas into healthy coping mechanisms. With affirmations, prompts, and reflection exercises throughout—all presented from Sydney’s supportive and self-effacing perspective—Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself. INSPIRATIONAL & INSIGHTFUL: Follow Sydney as she reflects on her own journey from buried traumas and poor body image to acceptance, healthy coping mechanisms, and self-love. RELATABLE & UNIVERSAL: Touches on themes and problems that many struggle with, including grief and loss, sexual assault, poor body image, career stress, and the stigma of diabetes, all presented from Sydney’s supportive and self-effacing perspective. HEALING POWER OF NATURE: Discover how getting outside—even just for a walk around the block—can help you tune into your body better. HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE: Learn to love yourself as you are now. Go from eating, drinking, working, or spending your feelings to hiking your feelings. UNPACK YOUR TRAUMA PACK: Identify new activities and rituals that will allow you to choose love over fear and lift the invisible weight from your shoulders. PROMPTS, ACTIVITIES & EXERCISES: Apply the lessons Sydney has learned to your own life, through thoughtful tasks at the end of each chapter. Autorid: Sydney Williams, Gladys MacGarey

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 1232, Publishers: IDW Publishing, Author: Tom Waltz,Dan Duncan,Mateus Santolouco, ISBN-13: 9798887244457, Date of issue: 2026

Conservation Architect and Researcher Sushant Bharti highlights the significance of the Madan Mohan, an ancient and important temple in Vrindavan, India that has had a prominent impact both locally and globally throughout its history. The text includes a captivating portrayal of the temple both at home and in the Indian diaspora, a tribute to the attractive, ever enchanting nature of the structure and its spiritual potency.The establishment of Gaudiya Vaishnavas in the Braj region catalysed a novel movement centered around the devotion to Radha and Krishna. This movement, in turn, spurred construction of the Madan Mohan, one of the most significant and prominent temples in the area during the Mughal reign. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, each temple emerged as a distinct exemple of Mughal artistry, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse architectural components and novel experimentation. The Madan Mohan temple stands as a remarkable testament to the confluence of social, economic, and political forces that transcended regional boundaries during the zenith of Mughal dominance. Autorid: Sushant Bharti, Ferdinando Sardella

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 368, Publishers: IDW Publishing, Author: John Cassaday,Darwyn Cooke,Roger Langridge, ISBN-13: 9798887244433, Date of issue: 2026

In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the manner that they do, the vision of life that motivates them, and the extent to which they are able to prioritise enlightened wisdom over narrow self-interest. Unravelling the Sanskrit epic’s myriad lines of reflection, Light on the Mahabharata demonstrates that the questions the work poses and the range of answers it suggests are as relevant in the present day as they were in remote antiquity. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton has spent the four decades studying, teaching, and writing on the Mahabharata. Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently writes and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further readings, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, Light on the Mahabharata offers an accessible introduction to this enduring Sanskrit epic. Autorid: Nicholas Sutton

In this thorough text, Hindu Studies scholar Gavin Flood provides an introduction to tantra: what it is, where it fits into the history of South Asia and beyond, what its links are to Hinduism and Buddhism, and how contemporary tantra transforms the older tradition.The most misrepresented of all Hindu traditions, Tantra is a complex interweaving of teachings and practices that pervades Vai nava, Saiva, Sakta, and Smarta traditions. Its roots can be traced back to Vedic times and its influence has spread to Jainism, Buddhism, and beyond. In Tantric Knowledge, Gavin Flood demystifies tantra, illustrating how it is more than just esoteric teachings, but is in fact the very fabric of the Hindu worldview. While sex and secret ritual are an element of some practices, tantra encompasses much more than that. Tantric ideas have shaped core Hindu practices such as temple building, worship, mantra, yoga, ayurveda, meditation, and guru-disciple relationships. It is a part of everyday life. Tantric Knowledge also highlights how tantric traditions claim to possess knowledge about the nature of the universe, the nature of ourselves as human beings, and how we fit into the wider cosmos around us. Tantric knowledge is what the texts and traditions profess. The study of these traditions raises interesting questions of both historical and existential importance. Autorid: Gavin Flood, The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies

You don’t have to sacrifice your softer side to be strong. Whether you’re facing a challenge or simply craving calm, The Comforting Wisdom Oracle from spiritual guide Tanya Carroll Richardson is an insightful, all-purpose divination deck that helps you wisely navigate life’s journey. The Comforting Wisdom Oracle card deck from spiritual author Tanya Carroll Richardson offers wise counsel about any situation life throws at you, while reminding you to tend to your softer side to find power within. If you’re navigating changes, grappling with stress, or simply looking for a way to unwind, this deluxe illustrated oracle deck and accompanying guidebook provide soothing, anchoring, inspiring support. The cozy illustrations on each of the 64 cards, along with Tanya’s wise guidance in the 144-page book, are a soft landing spot anytime you need one. With three suits—Nurture, Ground, and Dream—these cards help you discover a more balanced lifestyle. No matter where you are in your journey, The Comforting Wisdom Oracle gives you permission to take a breath, connect to your inner resilience, and go after all the good things you deserve. THREE POWERFUL SUITS: The Nurture Suit encourages you to take good care of yourself with a loving, steadfast devotion. The Ground Suit invites you to support yourself wisely by anchoring into the present and stabilizing the practical parts of life you have control over. The Dream Suit feeds the spirit, nudging you to invest in your cherished dreams for your life and the world or, if in the midst of transition and healing, to dream a new dream. HEALING FOR HARD TIMES: Whether you’re facing difficult circumstances, or you’ve simply had a difficult day, comfort takes you out of the impulse to fight, flee, or freeze. It’s a restorative practice that allows you to self-soothe, problem solve, and stay hopeful. UNIVERSAL COMFORT: The Comforting Wisdom Oracle is empowering, rather than merely placating. Whatever’s going on in your life, you’ll find yourself in these cards. The ability to comfort yourself isn’t just for hard times—it’s central to your well-being. Learn daily tools to make you feel held in a cozy embrace. INSIGHTFUL WISDOM: Tanya Carroll Richardson has given intuitive readings and offered comforting wisdom to thousands of people all over the world from all walks of life. In this deck, she shares foundational principles to see you through any type of weather—whether your life feels shaken by storms or you’re enjoying pleasant, sunny days. You also contain amazing inner wisdom—relearn how to better listen to it. COZY THEME: Coziness truly can be curative, since it calms the nervous system. The illustrations and wisdom shared here are all filtered through a cozy lens to help you feel more secure and connected. Gain ideas for seeking out and creating cozy environments while approaching life with a cozy outlook. PREMIUM QUALITY: Each deluxe card deck includes: 64 unique illustrated cards, a 144-page guidebook with expanded meanings and action steps for each card, and a high-quality velvet drawstring pouch and stunning keepsake box to protect and display the cards for years to come. ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS: Insight Editions, in association with Roots of Peace, will plant two trees for each tree used in the manufacturing of this deck. Autorid: Tanya Carroll Richardson

Language: English, Binding: Book, Number of pages: 896, Publishers: WHITAKER HOUSE, ISBN-13: 9798887691541, Date of issue: 2023

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 402, Publishers: Piper Rayne, Inc., ISBN-13: 9798887143880, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 304, Publishers: IDW Publishing, Author: Steve Niles,Kody Chamberlain,Beniu Templesmith,Ben Templesmith, ISBN-13: 9798887244198, Date of issue: 2026

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 2320, Publishers: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, Author: Dennison Jr James T,George Musgrave Giger, ISBN-13: 9798887792262, Date of issue: 2025

Featuring more than 400 photos and illustrations of wildlife, this one-of-a-kind collection invites you to cut out, collage, and piece together your own works of art. Let your creativity and imagination roam free as you mix and match the vibrant colors, textures, fauna, and flora of the forest.Celebrate the natural beauty of the forest and all the amazing creatures that call it home with vibrant, full-color images ready for you to add to collages, vision boards, scrapbooks, greeting cards, and more. From photographs of wide-eyed owls and bushy-tailed squirrels to botanical illustrations and inspirational quotes, Cut & Collage Woodland Creatures captures the biodiversity and magic of the forest, adding endless possibilities to all of your crafting projects. The only limit is your imagination. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Give your collage projects added flair without needing to cut up your existing books and magazines. High-quality glossy paper makes these timeless images truly pop. ENDLESS POTENTIAL: Makes the perfect gift for mixed media artists, scrapbookers, mood/vision/inspiration board enthusiasts, and crafty people of all ages. TIPS & TRICKS: Features an introduction to collaging, as well as project ideas to get you started. Autorid: Earth Aware Editions

Dive into a world of new insights and self-discovery as you unlock the secrets of your subconscious with this collection of 1,000+ common dream symbols and their meanings. Unlock the mysteries of your dreams with this comprehensive dream dictionary, featuring over 1,000 of the most common dreams and their interpretations. Whether you dream of being underwater, flying, or taking an exam, this handy guide offers insightful and straightforward explanations that illuminate the deeper meanings behind your dreams. Each concise entry will provide you with greater clarity and understanding of yourself and your subconscious thoughts, desires, and fears. Whether you’re a dream enthusiast or a newcomer to dream analysis, this book is your essential companion. Decode the secrets of your dreams and unravel your subconscious with the turn of every page. GAIN NEW INSIGHTS: Uncover the layers of your subconscious and learn how your dreams reflect your desires, fears, and aspirations, providing you with valuable insights into your waking life. 1,000+ ENTRIES: Entries cover a wide range of the most common dreams, from falling to flying. EASY TO REFERENCE: Perfect for those new to dream interpretation, with alphabetized entries and simple-to-understand explanations. EYE-CATCHING DESIGN: In addition to being a practical and comprehensive resource for dream analysis, this dictionary is a high-quality, deluxe product with spot illustrations throughout. COMPACT AND DURABLE: Durable materials and a portable 5.75" x 8.25" size make this dictionary ideal for taking on overnight trips and fitting on a nightstand. Autorid: Tim Rayborn

Unlock the mysteries of your subconscious mind with this gorgeous, high-quality guided journal. With 90+ entries to record your nightly dreams, this journal offers a structured approach to documenting and interpreting your dreams. Capture your nightly dreams to unlock deeper insights into your subconscious and yourself. Featuring 90+ beautifully designed entries, this guided journal is your personal space to log your dreams and what they mean to you. Explore your subconscious as you track all of the details, symbols, and emotions in every one of your dreams. Introspective prompts inspire reflection and analysis of your dream experiences. Identify patterns and common symbols in your dreams, find out why you dream the way you do, and improve your nightly rest. With The Little Dream Journal by your bedside, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and decode the language of your subconscious. 90+ ENTRIES: Three months' worth of entries for recording your dreams and analyzing what they mean to you. IMPROVE SLEEP: This journal inspires introspection and lets you identify patterns in your dreams to link them to your waking life and achieve a better night's rest. COMPACT SIZE: This 5.75 x 8.25–inch journal is the perfect size to fit easily on a nightstand or tuck into a bag for travel. HIGH-QUALITY: Deluxe design with a durable hardcover case, premium archival paper, a ribbon marker, and spot illustrations throughout. Autorid: Mandala Publishing

Explore your body’s seven unique energy centers and how they are influenced by your environment, emotions, and health. With the help of the accompanying wall chart, affirmation cards, and beaded bracelet, you can transform this knowledge into powerful daily habits to enhance your life and well-being.The First Book of Chakras is a beginner’s guide to harnessing your chakras, balancing your energy, and healing your mind, body, and spirit. With an accompanying wall chart, affirmation cards, and beaded bracelet included, this keepsake kit provides everything you need to fully immerse yourself in chakra healing. Whether you’re seeking clarity, peace, or emotional well-being, this set is designed to support and guide you on every step of your journey. CHAKRA WALL CHART: Brighten your home or office with the vibrant, full-color wall chart illustrating the chakras. Both a practical reference and a stunning piece of wall art, it provides inspiration for each new day. AFFIRMATION CARDS: Seven affirmation cards are included, one for each of the chakras, to guide and inspire you as you tune in to your chakras. KEEPSAKE BRACELET: Featuring twenty-one beads in seven different colors, this beautiful, beaded bracelet can be worn as a reminder to stay centered throughout your day. POWERFUL PRIMER: This book explores each of the seven chakras in an easy-to-follow format and in language that anyone new to the concept can readily understand. EXQUISITE PACKAGE: This beautifully designed book is not only an excellent source of information but also a stunning addition to your bookshelf and home, as are the removable wall chart, affirmation cards, and bracelet. Autorid: Jessica Allen

Part memoir, part inspirational, Jeff Deel’s From These Roots tells of his sometimes mischievous childhood as the son of a holiness preacher and the change of heart and events that led him as an adult to work alongside his brother, ministering to the lost and forgotten people of Atlanta’s inner city.Through Jeff’s stories from his own past, along with those of the countless transformations he has witnessed at City of Refuge, readers will see how being a follower can be just as important as being a leader. Jeff Deel has lived in the shadow of his older brother, Bruce, for his entire life. He wouldn’t have had it any other way. While being the sons of a holiness preacher, they still found ways to get into their fair share of mischief, with older brother Bruce taking on the role of “leader”—for better or worse. Yet Jeff never questioned his place as his brother’s follower and supporter—for better or worse. Then came adulthood and Jeff’s turbulent search to find himself. Through a series of failed occupations and the desire to avoid ministry at all costs, Jeff was predictably led right back to his brother’s side. This time, instead of finding mischief, Jeff and Bruce worked together building the City of Refuge in Atlanta. Through their work, COR has welcomed thousands upon thousands of individuals who have found themselves in dire straits, whether as victims of abuse and sex trafficking, or as people whose own choices have thrust them to rock bottom. Jeff and Bruce have found their experience watching their parents minister to the least of these and teaching them what it means to offer a person dignity, love, and hope, prepared them more than they ever could have realized. Autorid: Jeff Deel

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 184, Publishers: Advantage Media Group, Inc., Author: MAXWELL JOHN C, ISBN-13: 9798887507958, Date of issue: 2026

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 232, Publishers: MANDALA, Author: ZERNER AMY, ISBN-13: 9798887621760, Date of issue: 2026

This guide to Spoken Tamil is written in an easy-to-understand manner for anyone interested in learning it in the shortest possible time. A language cannot be learned effectively without an audio aid to master the pronunciation of words. The audio file may be accessed by the learner by visiting the author's website www.aseervathambooks.com

Jason and Haley Bilotti’s Sink or Sit will inspire and challenge readers to get out of their comfort zones and step into God’s call, to stop sitting in place but to be willing to take risks, even if that means sinking while doing it.It’s probably happened to you. You felt that nudge, an urge, from deep inside you, calling you out of your comfort zone. Calling to you to take a risk. You have felt that call from God, asking you to step out of the boat, to do something significant. Jason and Haley Bilotti each felt it—for years. But as they began to have children and their obligations with Chick-fil-A grew, they didn’t see a way to answer the call of their hearts: to serve God through missions. When the opportunity presented itself for them to take separate missions trips, they learned just how creative God truly is. They began leading separate teams to Niger, in western Africa, and to serve the neediest of all, the children. Through their work with Schools for Niger, Africa, an organization the Bilottis and their business associates started, they found inroads to countless communities throughout Niger. Their work also led them to meet their future son, Rachid, a child they first sponsored and later adopted. Jason and Haley tell their touching story using alternating perspectives, while also bringing in their grown children to help tell it from their own points of view. In reading this book, you will sense their passion for serving the lost and forgotten, and you will feel the love they have for the people God has brought their way. The Bilottis’ story, Sink or Sit, will both inspire and empower you to take your own leap. To get out of that boat. To trust that sinking is better than sitting. Autorid: Jason Bilotti, Haley Bilotti

Break free from the trap of complacency and ignite your journey to greatness by transforming everyday busywork into a high-octane drive toward your wildest dreams!Chris Robinson’s groundbreaking book reveals how even the most accomplished leaders, coaches, and visionaries can fall prey to the subtle trap of complacency—a quiet force that halts progress and stifles potential. Drawing on years of global experience with thousands of clients, Chris exposes how reaching a peak often leads to settling into routines that erode passion and innovation. He outlines his transformative Seven Step Framework to help you detect early signs of stagnation, reignite your drive, and map a renewed course toward extraordinary achievement. With clear, actionable advice on mastering efficient learning, forging powerful connections, and overcoming obstacles, this book is your essential guide to turning daily busywork into a dynamic journey toward a more fulfilling, impactful life. Key Takeaways: Early Detection: Recognize the subtle symptoms of complacency before they undermine your progress. Seven Step Framework: Leverage a proven, step-by-step approach to clarify your next big dream and execute a powerful plan. Actionable Strategies: Implement clear, practical advice for efficient research, learning, and personal development. Empowering Connections: Learn how to build relationships that inspire collaboration and fuel success. Obstacle Navigation: Overcome common roadblocks and transform routine tasks into breakthrough opportunities. Reignite Passion: Rediscover the energy and purpose that make life truly rewarding. Seize the wheel, break free from the inertia of complacency, and drive your life toward unparalleled growth and fulfillment—becoming the best you that you can be! Autorid: Chris Robinson, John C. Maxwell

In Be the One, Justin Prince offers a roadmap for success that will help you can become the person you were designed to be. Twelve generations, 4,094 individuals, all came before you. And each one made decisions that steered both their life and yours. But sometimes, there’s that “one.” The one who chose to go a different way. The one who faced and embraced the hard times to reach the reward on the other side. The one who made the life-altering decision that ensured your very existence. Now it’s your turn. You can set a course for success, which will ensure that your future generations also succeed. But what if you’re struggling? What if success is elusive, non-existent even? How can you “be the one” for those in your future when your present feels like it’s at “zero”? In his debut book, author and speaker Justin Prince shares a roadmap, an instruction manual, which lays out simple but powerful steps that you can take—today—to reset your course and aim yourself toward success. Filled with poignant stories and personal examples from Prince’s own life, this book will show you how to— Design your future by getting clear on your vision. Update your identity and be the person who were designed to be. Build your confidence, commitment, and competence in everything you do. Find reasons to keep going and then magnify those reasons to become a success. And learn the four words spoken by John C. Maxwell that changed everything for Prince. Like your ancestors, you make choices that will affect not only you but all others in your path, today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Decide today to succeed. For yourself and for them. Decide to “be the one.” Autorid: Justin Prince, Clay Manley