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"After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset : the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out. Eventually Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless : meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America's spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives. This fifth anniversary edition features a new preface by Harris and new guided meditations from his favorite teachers, including Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg."--taken from back cover.

Police officers share their experiences while protecting, serving, and defending people and communities, showcasing the courage, anger, and joy that can be found.

"The real-life story of a heroic dog during the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Northern California"-- Provided by publisher.

"Discover the true story of an unlikely family--an orphaned mallard duckling raised by a pair of loons. Lyrical verse and evocative illustrations combine in this . . . tale of animal cooperation"--Provided by publisher.

If Jonathan has learned anything from these experiences, it's that in order to thrive, he had to push past the shame and fear of being his true self. To embark on that journey, he had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. In this candid and curious essay collection, Jonathan takes a thoughtful, in-depth look at timely topics through the lens of his own personal experience--instances that have required him to learn, grow, and back handspring layout to a better understanding of the world around him. He dives deeply and widely--from a poignant reflection on grief and embracing body neutrality to an examination of the HIV safety net and white privilege--to share the ways in which he has learned to embrace change.

A collection of articles that examines the history and customs of the Pueblo Indians of nineteenth-century New Mexico.

Connell discusses his life and life as a cattle farmer in Ireland.

Atina Diffley describes her life in organic farming and describes the storms and urban development that threatened her family's farm and the obstacle of a crude oil pipeline proposal.

The star of 'Man vs. Wild' and the acclaimed NGC series 'Running Wild', global adventurer Bear Grylls has explored places few would dare to go. . . . Grylls chronicles his life since stepping onto the small screen, taking readers on his most famous adventures, sharing stories from his favorite expeditions, and capturing his hairiest survival challenges. The followup to . . . 'Mud, Sweat and Tears,' this new [memoir] goes behind the scenes on infamous 'Man vs. Wild' shoots and provides an insight into what it's really like to 'Run Wild' with guests including President Obama, Roger Federer, and Julia Roberts. Along the way, Bear explores the valuable lessons he's learned in the wild, opens up about his most personal challenges and achievements, and celebrates the true value of adventure and the enduring importance of courage, kindness, and resilience"--OCLC.