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By Louise Mahler
Boost your confidence and transform your speaking skills with wisdom from the ancients What does the word 'gravitas' mean today. In the world of ancient Rome, it was the manner of trust and respect cultivated by capable, strong leadership. In Gravitas: Timeless Skills to Communicate with Confidence and Build Trust , communications expert Louise Mahler shows how this ancient virtue can help you rethink modern communication and transform your presence and impact as a leader today.
By Judith Butler
"A bold, essential account of how a fear of gender is fueling reactionary politics around the world"--
By Tiya Miles
A Washington Post Notable Book - One of Smithsonian Magazine 's Ten Best History Books of the Year - Nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography "Though broad strokes of Tubman's story are widely known, Miles probes deeper, examining her inner life, faith and relationships with other enslaved Black women to paint a deeper, more vibrant portrait of a historical figure whose mythic status can sometimes overshadow her humanity.
By Abrahm Lustgarten
"An overview of how climate change will reshape the United States, with an emphasis on climate migration"--
By Ronda Rousey
"From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was unbeatable. She repeatedly strung together back-to-back flawless victories, racking up a collection of records and forever changing the face of sports as the UFC's first female champion. A superstar in her sport, she transcended athletics, appearing in blockbuster films and becoming a role model for women everywhere. Then, on November 15, 2015, it all came crashing down. In OUR FIGHT, Rousey explores the greatest challenge of her life and, ultimately, how she rebuilt her career into something better in the aftermath. She recounts how she replaced her pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of happiness and found a blessing in disguise amongst the wreckage. Following Rousey's relatable journey, OUR FIGHT is a courageous narrative of career changes, marriage, motherhood, and facing your fears"--
By Eric Sugrue
When Redemption Becomes Obsession Delaware restaurateur and crime-fiction-fanatic Christian Stone isn't generally superstitious, but a simple ritual has helped him overcome his fear of flying: he has to sit in seat 3A. He's traveling from Philadelphia to Miami when, during takeoff, he looks out the window and spots what appears to be a dead body lying on the banks of the Schuylkill River. A childhood memory resurfaces: when Christian was eleven years old, his best friend was murdered, and the killers were never punished. As a child, he was powerless to seek justice' but he isn't a child anymore. By the time his plane lands in Miami, he's booked a ticket on the next available return flight. Back in Philadelphia, he heads straight for the banks of the Schuylkill, where he uncovers more questions than answers. Ignoring his daily responsibilities, Christian spends every waking moment following the trail through gambling rings, mysterious fortunes, and rumored mob ties. But when his hunt places him in the crosshairs of a sinister underground crime syndicate, he uncovers a truth that hits closer to home than he could have imagined.
By Elliot Ackerman, James Stavridis
"Military fiction that imagines a geopolitical conflict in the year 2054"--
By Corey Keyes
"With his pioneering research, Corey Keyes put languishing on the map. In this powerful book, he brings it to life. Get ready to rethink your understanding of mental health, update your views on happiness, and come closer to realizing your potential. "--Adam Grant , #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential If you're muddling through the day in a fog, often forgetting why you walked into a room.
By Michael Kelley
Join former literature professor Sean Byron McQueen as he returns to face big questions, big tech, Big Love, and death in his final thrilling adventure. It's the summer of 2036, and Sean's beloved, M, has been missing for nine years and is presumed dead. M's cruel captors have "cursed" Sean with the promise of torture and death, forcing him to live off the grid in a remote Irish tower with a robotic manservant for friendship and protection.
By Byron Tau
You are being surveilled right now. This "startling exposé" ( The Economist ) reveals how the U. S. government allied with data brokers, tech companies, and advertisers to monitor us through the phones we carry and the devices in our home. "A revealing. . . startling. . . timely. . . fascinating, sometimes terrifying examination of the decline of privacy in the digital age.
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