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Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place."

Brought to you by Penguin. Who was Gertrude Stein? Avant-garde American poet and art collector who made her home in Paris, godmother of modernism, queer icon, friend to Picasso and Hemingway, self-declared genius — a writer who has baffled readers and critics for a century. And why does she...

A thrilling exploration of how Carl Jung found the equation for realizing the divine through personal consciousness. In 1951, Carl Jung published what he considered the highest synthesis and exposition of the transformation of Self and the discovery of the divine in one of his latest and most difficult works, Aion. The equation’s complexity and uncharacteristic elements of mysticism have caused it to fall by the wayside in traditional Jungian and psychological analysis. No major work has tackled this fascinating concept until now.

Dämonische Horden haben die Truppen Tobriens überrannt. Auch die Isenborns, Reichsjunker mit einem Gut tief in den Bergen der Schwarzen Sichel, müssen sich entscheiden, ob sie weiterhin dem Kaiserhaus die Treue halten oder das Knie vor dem dunklen Herzog beugen, denn marodierende Goblinbanden bedrohen ihre Ländereien. Soll Olorande vom Isenhorn ihrer Tochter Fiana, einer jungen Ritterin voller Ideale und Schwärmerei für die Sache Herzog Bernfrieds, Gehör schenken? Oder ist es weiser, den Argumenten des Schwarzen Ritters Rorban zu folgen, der Unterwerfung fordert?

Sine kehrt nach über zwanzig Jahren an den Ort ihrer Kindheit zurück. Ihre Großmutter Agneta ist gestorben, und gemeinsam mit ihrem Vater Johann reist sie zu deren Begräbnis nach Siebenbürgen. Das Haus der Großmutter zieht sie vom ersten Augenblick an in ihren Bann: Das Gebäude mit seiner geheimnisvollen Architektur, dem vermauerten Eingang zur ehemaligen Familienfärberei und den verschiedenfarbigen Räumen wecken Erinnerungen an ein Zuhause, das Sine längst verloren glaubte.

The road to love is bumpy in Charlotte Stein’s While You Were Seething — a sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance filled with fake dating hijinks, delicious forced proximity, and top tier banter. 'The queen of delicious pining' – Talia Hibbert, author of Get A Life, Chloe Brown Daisy...

Letting go of negative thoughts is one of the most important steps to living a successful, fulfilling life, but also often the most difficult. In this practical, research-based guide, bestselling authors Brian Tracy and psychotherapist Christina Stein present their "Psychology of Achievement" program to help you identify and overcome detrimental patterns and ideas preventing you from achieving your goals or feeling happy and satisfied in your life.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM FOX 2000 STARRING MILO VENTIMIGLIA, AMANDA SEYFRIED, AND KEVIN COSTNER MEET THE DOG WHO WILL SHOW THE WORLD HOW TO BE HUMAN The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love...

In this award-winning screenplay, Bee Haden convinces her son, Tom, to drive with her from Los Angeles to Cape Cod. On the road they eventually discover that love is the only thing we can really give our children.

'Think of the Bible and Homer, think of Shakespeare and think of me,' wrote Gertrude Stein in 1936. Admirers called her a genius, sceptics a charlatan: she remains one of the most confounding—and contested—writers of the twentieth century. In this literary detective story, Francesca Wade delves into the creation of the Stein myth.

This is a podcast series for Lent based on the writings of St Edith Stein. Days 1-16 are based on St Edith Stein’s essays on women and discuss God’s purpose for women and the unique gifts that women bring to any vocation. Days 17-40 will focus on St Edith Stein’s The Science of the Cross, which include meditations on St John of the Cross’s Dark Night of the Soul. This series is presented by St Edith Stein Co (www.stedithsteinco.com)

Reiki is an ancient and profoundly simple system of “laying on of hands” healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. In the West, Reiki has been kept highly secret for many years. ESSENTIAL REIKI presents full information on all three degrees of this healing system, most of it in print for the...

This provocative debut from a bold voice combines a fascinating range of research to show us the psychological and sociological factors that really shape our politics. Drawing from ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience and social science, Dr Sarah Stein Lubrano reveals the surprising truth about how people think and behave politically. From friendship to community organizing and social infrastructure, she explores the actions that actually do change minds.

Jukebox Joyride follows 12-year-old twins Jules and George on a wild adventure through time. Their Uncle Bob, a renowned ethnomusicologist (he studies music!), has discovered the secret to time travel and is having a ball joyriding through history checking out the best concerts ever...but something’s gone wrong! A sinister force has been unleashed, someone is chasing after Uncle Bob, and the fate of all music hangs in the balance! Now, it’s up to Jules and George to find their uncle before their new rival does!

In their own words, filling in the background to the first set of brothers of African descent to play football at the highest level in the United Kingdom. From fleeing the oppression of apartheid to making their way in what was to become their home, the United Kingdom. Their story serves as a reminder to always respect those who opened doors for us and still walk amongst us today.

Written by a cult survivor and renowned expert on cults and totalitarianism, Terror, Love and Brainwashing draws on the author's 25 years of study and research to explain how almost anyone, given the right set of circumstances, can be radically manipulated to engage in otherwise incomprehensible and often dangerous acts. 

Since the eviction of Occupy protestors from encampments in many cities throughout the world, smaller and more targeted occupations have continued. Workers in a Chicago factory occupied - with the support of their union - to protest layoffs. Teachers and students in Tucson staged a walkout to protest the removal of Chicano history books from the curriculum. Home foreclosures were disrupted, even avoided, by direct community action. But what does it all mean? What do we talk about when we talk about "revolution", if we talk about it at all?

If you suffer from emotionally stressful pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, prostatitis, incontinence, or discomfort during sex, urination, or bowel movements, it's time to alleviate your symptoms and heal without drugs or surgery.

'A hilarious and modern Cinderella story that feels like eating warm chocolate cake' – Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown Finding love was not the only goal . . . When grumpy ex-footballer Alfie Harding gets badgered into selling his memoirs, he knows he’s never going to be...

A weekly Star Wars conversation covering lore, theories, character deep dives, interviews, live reactions, and everything happening in the galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Ron, featuring special guests from across the Star Wars universe