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Discover how to get what you want in any situation--no matter who you're talking to--with proven, counterintuitive strategies from a persuasion expert.

Whether you're negotiating a salary, buying a house, or talking politics with your uncle at Thanksgiving dinner, you're always after the best outcome. Unfortunately, the way most of us approach persuasion has the opposite effect: We double down on our own perspective and cite tons of facts to make our point--or even try to strong-arm people into giving in. This only pushes people away, making it hard or even impossible to reach your goals.

Persuasion expert Joshua Bandoch has spent more than 10 years uncovering the secrets of persuasion. He's mined psychology, neuroscience, economics, public policy, and history for cutting-edge techniques that actually work--and he's used them in speeches written for senior government officials, national leaders, business executives, and dozens of his own talks to audiences around the world.

How to Get What You Want combines Bandoch's groundbreaking research with practical experience persuading at the highest levels to give you a fresh, surprisingly simple approach that will get you what you want and need when it matters by:

• Adopting the persuader's "them-first" mindset
• Tapping into the power of tone, body language, and other subconscious signals
• Learning proven techniques for making the most persuasive emotional and logical appeals
• Unlocking the secret formula for memorable and motivating stories

How to Get What You Want will become your go-to guide to get optimal results each and every day, no matter what personal, political, or professional situation life throws at you.

"Lush and gripping." --Rebecca Solnit

"It's revelatory on every page." --Dave Eggers

"The grand return of a master storyteller." --Peter Maravelis, City Lights Booksellers

An epic story of curses, love, hard-won independence, and healing--and the first novel in 28 years by a widely acclaimed Native writer.

Mary Hatcher lives with a curse--or is it a power that could make her life whole? A Native Pomo woman who comes of age in 1930s California, Mary keeps trying to make sense of her enigmatic family. Strange rumors spread about her. Her stepmother may have taught her how to become a Human Bear, a shapeshifter who can menace and poison enemies. Two men may love her--or love who they think she is. A mystery even to herself, Mary learns to pass between Native and white societies, tenaciously carving her own path as an independent woman. But as she explores love and desire, family inherited and chosen, and the secrets of the natural world, one question gnaws at her: Is she fated to do harm?

Wry and richly lyrical, The Last Human Bear follows Mary from the Great Depression to the twenty-first century, when she commits a haunting final act. Inspired by the Native women elders who shaped Greg Sarris in his youth, it is the triumphant and revelatory return of an eminent novelist. With illustrations by Obi Kaufmann.

How the computer revolution shaped our conception of rationality--and why human problems require solutions rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgment

In the 1940s, mathematicians set out to design computers that could act as ideal rational agents in the face of uncertainty. The Irrational Decision tells the story of how they settled on a peculiar mathematical definition of rationality in which every decision is a statistical question of risk. Benjamin Recht traces how this quantitative standard came to define our understanding of rationality, looking at the history of optimization, game theory, statistical testing, and machine learning. He explains why, now more than ever, we need to resist efforts by powerful tech interests to drive public policy and essentially rule our lives.

While mathematical rationality has proven valuable in accelerating computers, regulating pharmaceuticals, and deploying electronic commerce, it fails to solve messy human problems and has given rise to a view of a rational world that is not only overquantified but surprisingly limited. Recht shows how these mathematical methods emerged from wartime research and influenced fields ranging from economics to health care, drawing on illuminating examples ranging from diet planning to chess to self-driving cars.

Highlighting both the power and limitations of mathematical rationality, The Irrational Decision reveals why only humans can resolve fundamentally political or value-based questions and proposes a more expansive approach to decision making that is appropriately supported by computational tools yet firmly rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgment.

"A brutal yet beautiful medieval fantasy that reads like Prince Valiant scripted by George R.R. Martin. [...] Fans of artsy Euro-comics going through House of the Dragon withdrawal can get their fix here." -Publishers Weekly

Deception can be a deadly thing . . .

A kidnapped prince may be the key to a kingdom in conflict. But the beast who took the boy may pose more threat than the hushed fairy tales suggest . . .

One of Antoine Carrion's first published works, White Shadows is medieval intrigue in the fine tradition of George R.R. Martin, full of hidden political agendas woven between a wide cast of players who are individually deadset on occupying the throne. With hints of the supernatural underlying everyone's fears, this tale by writer Antoine Ozanam will have you imagining what else might be at work. And given Antoine Carrion's beautiful scenery, your imagination will be well fed.

75 inventive recipes for breakfasts and brunches, snacks and drinks, light bites and salads, main meals, and even sweet desserts.

Possibly every vegetarian and vegan's best friend, tofu is a wonderful protein-packed, nutrient-dense superfood containing iron and calcium, and other essential vitamins and minerals.

Plus it is super versatile ingredient, a great vehicle for rich and spicy flavours, takes marinades well and it can be fried until crispy or blended until silken. In any form, it can be used in a huge number of sweet and savory dishes from casseroles and stir fries to smoothies and desserts.

So whether you are looking for a delicious egg-replacement vegan tofu scramble for breakfast, a post work-out strawberry protein tofu smoothie, a fresh buddha bowl with crispy tofu for lunch, or a black bean and tofu filled taco for dinner followed by a scrumptious tofu brownie, then this is the book for you!

"This book is a gem, witty, entertaining, insightful, and deeply informative--a must-read for anyone interested in birds or brains." JENNIFER ACKERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, What an Owl Knows, and The Bird Way

"A vivid book on avian intelligence."--Booklist, STARRED Review

Discover the secret intelligence of birds, revealed by one of the world's leading researchers in avian innovation.

Surveying a wide variety of birds, including crows, finches, tits, and parrots, Louis Lefebvre, a world-renowned expert in animal behavior, describes the remarkable innovations and problem-solving abilities of species often dismissed as "featherbrains." From crows using cars as nutcrackers to cockatoos crafting tools, Lefebvre reveals how birds exhibit creativity, social learning, and even cultural transmission--traits once thought to be exclusive to humans and other primates.

Blending his decades of scientific research with engaging anecdotes, Lefebvre examines the evolutionary forces that have shaped avian intelligence. He explores how birds adapt to urban environments, innovate in response to challenges, and pass down knowledge across generations. This goldmine of bird behavior yields an "innovation quotient" (like our human IQ) widely used by researchers to measure and rank how innovative a bird species is. Using his encyclopedic knowledge, Lefebvre answers questions such as:

• When a bird species learns a new technique, how do their innovations spread?
• Why is research on bird cognition being used to train AI models and even robots?
• What makes certain birds endlessly innovative while others stubbornly repeat the same behaviors?

With vivid storytelling and groundbreaking insights, A Bird's IQ invites readers to reconsider their perceptions, celebrating the ingenuity of birds and highlighting the interconnectedness of all intelligent life.

Step-by-step resource showing couples how to control their money so they can control their time

In Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind, Andy Hill, husband, father of two, and award-winning family finance coach, walks readers through simple yet highly effective steps families can take to achieve family financial independence. Covering the two biggest causes of parental stress, financial anxiety and being overworked, this book features real-life examples of couples who've conquered these family financial independence milestones and found better lives for themselves because of it.

The book is broken down into 10 actionable steps that will take couples from overwhelmed to empowered. Topics include:

• Defining the life you want to live
• Investing early and consistently
• Growing the gap between income and expenses
• Inspiring generational wealth for kids
• Finding your three-day workweek (and four-day weekend)
• Maximizing family experiences

Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind is an essential field-tested guide for parents seeking to break free from the constraints of financial stress and instead enjoy the benefits of financial independence.

Revered meditation teacher and licensed psychotherapist Margaret Cullen reveals scientific breakthroughs and spiritual intersections that demonstrate how the power of equanimity allows us to live more fully, with balance and wisdom.
We are facing complicated and untenable predicaments--climate change, political division, global conflict--that are beyond our control, which often results in feelings of powerlessness and resignation, or disconnection and bitterness.
Drawing on decades of mindfulness practice and teaching, Margaret Cullen offers contagious enthusiasm about the groundbreaking discoveries focused on a virtuous habit that has been hiding in plain sight for over two thousand years: equanimity. Equanimity is characterized by non-reactivity and clear seeing and has the power to help us navigate the biggest dramas in our lives--not by ignoring them (or reacting in more fiery ways) but by being present with, and open to, all the very real struggles of being human without being hijacked by them. Equanimity is a profound and powerful force that can transform our responses to the events of our lives and in the world at large--and effect change inside our hearts and in all our interactions.
Featuring guided meditations, cutting edge research and fascinating insights from experts across a range of fields, Quiet Strength sparks curiosity and engagement with the practice of equanimity.

Combining the dark intrigue of a Cold War thriller and the propulsive writing of a novel, Kennedy's Coup is a landmark work that will change your understanding of America's involvement in one of the most controversial and consequential wars in our history.

Based on a decade of research and writing, enriched by eyewitness interviews and revealing documents obtained through dozens of freedom of information requests, Kennedy's Coup vividly recreates the Kennedy Administration's secret encouragement of the fatal 1963 military coup against South Vietnam's defiant president.

The brutal assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem by his own generals--which capped weeks of bitter White House infighting amid JFK's wavering--led to dreadful consequences for the United States, opening the door to nine years of costly and futile warfare in Vietnam. A meticulous researcher and fluid writer, Jack Cheevers etches unforgettable portraits of the people behind this fascinating drama: the kindly, philosophy-loving American ambassador who tried to save Diem; the powerful Pentagon and State Department figures who battled for JFK's ear; the hard-driving young American journalists in Saigon who braved police beatings and death threats to dig out the story; the adder-tongued Madame Nhu, Diem's beautiful sister-in-law, who enraged critics with outrageous insults; the scheming South Vietnamese generals who slowly tightened a noose around their commander in chief; the hard-drinking CIA agent who carried secret US messages to the generals; and Diem and his Machiavellian brother Nhu, head of the feared secret police, who tried but failed to outwit both the Americans and their traitorous generals.

While many Vietnam books mention Diem's murder in passing, this gripping account delves into the participants' personalities, motives, and actions in greater detail than ever before. The definitive history of one of the most catastrophic decisions ever made by a US president, shedding new light on events that altered the world, Kennedy's Coup will be a work of lasting importance.

Unlock your full creativity and discern your deeper purpose through the transformative power of mindful writing, from celebrated journaling expert Laura L. Rubin.

As a leading creative coach who has led countless guided mindful writing workshops, Rubin has developed a philosophy: journaling is so much more than merely therapeutic--it is a powerful gateway to creativity, discovery, and fulfillment.

With gentle guidance and accessible advice grounded in peer-reviewed science, The Big Unlock transforms Rubin's life-changing workshops into a practical guide filled with over seventy-five unique prompts, foundational journaling practices, and exercises for silencing the inner critic while tapping into your wisdom and innate creativity. For newcomers and dedicated journalers alike, The Big Unlock offers a decade's worth of expertise distilled into practical and meaningful advice that inspires action and reflection.

In a fast-paced world dominated by hustle culture and digital distractions, The Big Unlock provides an effective antidote: an attainable practice that helps us connect with our authentic selves, increase quality of both health and life, and unlock our full creative potential.

More than a guide to tidying up, What Stays and What Goes is a call to realign your space with your spirit. With equal parts strategy and soul, Faith Roberson invites readers to reimagine home organization as an act of radical self-awareness--in releasing clutter we reflect our personal truth, values, and growth.

Professional organizer Faith Roberson invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery through the art of home organization. Forget the traditional tidying trends you've seen before--Roberson's innovative approach to "soul work" goes deeper, asking important questions, like "Is this really what I want, or is this what I think I should want?" and "Does my home reflect who I am?"

Roberson's method is holistic, blending the practical act of organizing with emotional considerations. She shows how to shed unnecessary belongings and create spaces that nurture your emotional well-being and reflect your individuality. Packed with questionnaires, worksheets, and solutions to common organizational challenges, this book is a guide to transforming not just your home, but your beliefs about it.

What Stays and What Goes also explores domesticity within a broader sociopolitical history, shedding light on how housework has been undervalued and often relegated to women. By unpacking these historical narratives, Roberson empowers readers to reclaim homemaking as a meaningful act of affirmation and self-care.

With her warm and relatable voice, Roberson weaves in personal anecdotes and real-life client stories, illustrating how decluttering can lead to profound growth. What Stays and What Goes is your guide to creating a home--and a life--that is intentional.

Viral sensation Archana Doshi shares this collection of 100 mouthwatering, vibrant, and authentic Indian recipes. The perfect way for busy home cooks to enjoy an easy and flavorful meal any night of the week.

Bring the vibrant flavors of India into your home with Everyday Indian from Archana's. Kitchen. Cook your way through simple and delicious weeknight meals with 100 accessible recipes designed for busy home cooks. This cookbook offers a variety of dishes that are both easy to prepare and full of flavor. From quick weeknight curries to impressive weekend feasts, each recipe is crafted with readily available ingredients and clear, step-by-step instructions. Dive into authentic Indian recipes like the Crispy Onion Pakoras or Mixed Vegetable Kurma. Doshi's signature blend of traditional techniques and modern tips, honed through years of engaging millions of online followers, ensures cooks of all skill levels can create amazing, mouthwatering meals with international flair.

AUTHENTIC INDIAN RECIPES MADE EASY: A plethora of authentic Indian cuisine recipes adapted for the modern kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions perfect for all skill levels

HEALTH CONSCIOUS AND FULL OF FLAVOR: This collection of satisfying flavorful recipes is also healthy and balanced by incorporating vegetables, legumes, and whole grains

ARCHANA DOSHI'S TIME-SAVING TIPS: Features trusted guidance from Archana Doshi, author, social media star and founder of Archana's Kitchen, India's leading food and recipe platform. Follow her make-ahead suggestions for efficient cooking on those busy nights!

Persuasive, captivating, and bursting with insight, this dual biography by acclaimed New York Times journalist Jim Windolf dives into the surprisingly supportive, occasionally rivalrous, and always fertile relationship between Bob Dylan and the Beatles, uncovering how they inspired and transformed each other as songwriters, recording artists, and cultural icons.

From Dylan's initial dismissal of the Beatles as being for "teenyboppers" to his realization that they were "pointing the direction where music had to go"--and from the Beatles' obsessive spinning of early Dylan records to their impromptu renditions of fifteen Dylan songs during the 1969 Get Back sessions--the book captures the moments that pushed Dylan to "go electric" and inspired the Beatles to deepen their lyrics. Highly entertaining and packed with backstage anecdotes, Where the Music Had to Go is a deep-focus portrait of a heretofore unexamined relationship, one full of camaraderie, competition, and mutual evolution.

More than a music biography, this is a front-row seat to the forces that shaped an era--an unmissable experience for music lovers, pop-culture buffs, and anyone curious about the magic that happens when legends collide.