A vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life," a pointed reminder to make the most of our time. Learn More

Along with Stoicism and Epicureanism, Skepticism is one of the three major schools of ancient Greek philosophy that claim to offer a way of living as well as thinking. How to Keep an Open Mind provides an unmatched introduction to skepticism by presenting a fresh, modern translation of key passages from the writings of Sextus Empiricus, the only Greek skeptic whose works have survived. Learn More

Timeless wisdom on controlling anger in personal life and politics from the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman Seneca. Learn More

Hailed as an "indispensable" guide (Forbes), How to Make It in the New Music Business returns in this extensively revised and expanded edition. Learn More

Hailed as an "indispensable" guide (Forbes), How to Make It in the New Music Business returns in a significantly revised and expanded third edition. Learn More

The highly acclaimed comprehensive guide to getting your child through the formative pre-teen, teen, and college years drug-free?now completely revised and updated. Learn More

American children today spend 90 percent less time playing outdoors than their parents did; instead, they spend an average of 7 hours a day interacting with a screen. Scott Sampson asserts that not only does exposure to nature help relieve stress, depression, and attention deficits, it also reduces bullying and helps to boost academic scores Learn More

Hayden matter-of-factly explores many of the myths men tend to believe about what a woman really wants in bed. A more practical, no-nonsense guide to the secrets of giving and receiving sexual pleasure has yet to be written. Contains explicit material. Learn More

An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformity. Learn More

How to Sleep Well is a guidebook that can change your sleep and help you live your life more fully. Learn More

Did you know that nearly every financial scam like Madoff and Stamford can be easily avoided? Ken Fisher does. In How to Smell a Rat Fisher arms readers with the 5 simple questions that lead to financial security. No longer do investors need to be "taken." Learn More

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The best-selling How to Study has helped millions of students study smarter, not harder. For its 25th anniversary, it is undergoing the most extensive revision in a decade. Learn More

The bestselling study book of all time, presented on audio. Learn More

How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero's essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian. The result is a timeless practical guide to how a well-timed joke can win over any audience. Learn More

An inviting and accessible new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories. Learn More

An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides's History that takes listeners to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and war. Learn More

Turn your everyday experiences into a source of strength with the easy-to-learn practices in this uplifting guide to post-traumatic growth. Learn More

Much more than a tract about writing, this is a wise and witty call for imagination in all areas of life. It will appeal to everyone who's ever dreamed of creating something. Learn More

Essays by Sarah Ban Breathnach, Deepak Chopra, Anne Lamott, Thomas Moore, James Redfield, Gloria Steinem, Neale Donald Walsch, Gary Zukav, and many others. Learn More