HOW TO: Identify Your Dream, Practically

Imagination is a preview of life’s coming attractions. – Albert Einstein In The Practical Dreamer’s Handbook, Paul and Sarah Edwards provide the blueprint for creating the career and home life you’ve always dreamed of. The first step in that... Read more

HOW TO: Survive When Your Adult Child Moves Home

The economic downturn has taken a hard hit on recent college graduates, who are choosing to move home in increasing numbers. While the free rent and home cooked meals might be a treat for young adults, parents often struggle with having children back... Read more

HOW TO: Get A Good Night’s Sleep – Invest in The Right Mattress

A focal point of any bedroom is, of course, the bed – the most utilized piece of furniture in the home, experts say. Since we spend so much time in bed, our mattress should be of the highest quality we can afford. If you take care of a quality mattress,... Read more

HOW TO: Minimize Physical Stress at Your Computer

Glued to your computer all day at work? Debra Lynn Daad has these tips to minimize the negative physical effects: Use diffused lighting for glare control. Make sure sunlight or bare bulbs are not shining directly on your screen. If you need brighter... Read more

Every Dog Has a Gift

Anyone who has ever had a relationship with a dog will tell you that they want nothing more that to give love and be loved in return. Rachel McPherson is the founder and executive director of The Good Dog Foundation, the largest animal-assisted therapy... Read more

How to Start a Philosophy Club

“…[A] tangible approach to understanding how notions like tolerance, flexibility and perspective can enrich our busy lives.” - Publisher’s Weekly “[McCarty] opens up a whole new world to those who have never explored philosophy in detail” -... Read more

How Dreams Can Transform Your Life

Renowned dream expert Jeremy Taylor can help you discover how the hidden messages in your dreams can change your life. In The Wisdom of Your Dreams: Using Dreams to Tap Into Your Unconscious and Transform Your Life, Taylor shows us how dreams can be the... Read more

Keep Your Brain Fit with Train the Brain

Dr. Gareth Moore’s new book, Train the Brain: Use It or Lose It: Exercises Tests and Puzzles to Keep Your Brain Super-Fit, is an easy way to sharpen your mind, improve your memory and slow down the brain’s aging process. Research shows that your brain... Read more

What Adults Can Learn from Little Big Minds

Marietta McCarthy’s bestselling book, LITTLE BIG MINDS, may be about teaching philosophy to kids, but McCarthy’s lesson plans include reminders for people of all ages about how to interact when discussing ideas in a group. Avoid generalizations. Statements... Read more

Tarcher Brings Cash and Kindness to New Yorkers

New Yorkers and those who work in Manhattan can make an easy buck during lunchtime on Wednesday, September 30. Tarcher/Penguin will take to the bookstores of New York City to literally hand out cash to book browsers—one crisp dollar per person, no coupons... Read more

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