Healthy at Last by Eric Adams (Hay House, October 2020)

A prominent New York City public servant shares his incredible story of reversing type-2 diabetes by adopting a plant-based diet, and offers a guide for people of color to advocate for themselves and improve their health.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is on a mission to tackle one of the most stubborn health problems in the country: chronic disease in the African American community.

African Americans are heavier and sicker than any other group in the U.S., with nearly half of all Black adults suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease. After Adams woke up with severe vision loss one day in 2016, he learned that he was one of the nearly 5 million Black people living with diabetes—and, according to his doctor, he would have it for the rest of his life.

A police officer for more than two decades, Adams was a connoisseur of the fast-food dollar menu. Like so many Americans with stressful jobs, the last thing he wanted to think about was eating healthy. Fast food was easy, cheap, and comfortable. His diet followed him from the squad car to the state senate, and then to Brooklyn Borough Hall, where it finally caught up with him.

But Adams was not ready to become a statistic. There was a better option besides medication and shots of insulin: food. Within three months of adopt—not the hospital bed!

Praise for Healthy at Last

“I can personally attest to the truth Eric shares within the pages of Healthy at Last. . . . Eric’s book will empower you to change your life and the lives of those around you.”
—Rev. Al Sharpton

“Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, early-stage prostate cancer, hypertension, and other chronic diseases may often be reversed and prevented by changing diet and lifestyle. In this important and compelling book, Eric Adams describes how. Highly recommended.”
—Dean Ornish, M.D., the father of lifestyle medicine and author of five New York Times bestsellers including UnDo It

“Eric Adams is living proof of the power that a plant-based diet has on the prevention, effective treatment, and even the reversal of type 2 diabetes. In Healthy at Last he delivers practical, life-changing, life-saving recipes for good health.”
—Dexter W. Shurney, M.D., M.P.H., president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine

“Healthy at Last will motivate you and give you the tools you need to transform your relationship with food into one that is healing. I full-heartedly recommend this book.”
—Papoose, lyricist, entrepreneur, owner of Black Love clothing, and television star

“Healthy at Last furthered my appreciation of the power of plants and their ability to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses. The easy, healthy recipes included are amazing! Thank you, Eric, for this gift.”
—Remy Ma, award-winning rapper

“To be healthy, we must educate ourselves on what’s harming us and what’s not harming us. Healthy at Last will educate and inspire you to take control of your health and change your life.”
—Fat Joe, rapper and actor

“This book will inspire anyone who refuses to surrender to battling diabetes and high blood pressure. Eric is a true example that you can conquer disease with plant-based cooking.”
—June Ambrose, creative director and author of Effortless Style

Your Best Financial Life by Anne Lester (William Morrow, March 2024)

Anne Lester—former head of retirement solutions for JPMorgan and award-winning investor—blends science and experience to provide Millennials and Gen Z with the key steps that will set them up for a successful retirement and help them achieve their biggest life goals.

Most 20-and 30-somethings are understandably anxious about their future. Just as they emerged from a pandemic that forever changed their relationship with work, they had to abruptly discover their place in the AI revolution. But imagine if in the midst of all this uncertainty they had one thing they could depend on: their financial security.

Enter Anne Lester, former head of retirement solutions for JPMorgan Asset Management. In Your Best Financial Life, Anne provides actionable solutions for the unique challenges Millennials and Gen Z face while saving for their future. Drawing on her own personal experience, latest research, and fresh case studies, Anne meets readers where they are and helps them:

• Understand why they behave the way they do around money

• Identify their savings and spending profiles—and how to hack their brains to begin accumulating real wealth

• Balance saving for retirement with paying off debt and other life goals

• Decode confusing financial jargon to make life’s biggest decisions just a little bit easier

And so much more.

Written with compassion and empathy, Your Best Financial Life is the book that Millennials and Gen Z who are anxious about money—and their future—have been waiting for.

The Gift of Influence by Tommy Spaulding (Crown, Sept. 2022)

• #3 Wall Street Journal bestseller (Hardcover Business)

An empowering manifesto on how to use influence to make a lasting impact on everyone we meet, from chance encounters to work colleagues to our closest relationships—by the New York Times bestselling author of The Heart-Led Leader.

Researchers believe that the average person will influence up to 80,000 people—2.8 people daily—over the course of their lifetime. That's a stadium full of people whom each of us affect positively or negatively, sometimes without us knowing. What if we paid attention to this fact? Would we live differently? Would we lead differently? Would we take more time to put down our phones and instead focus on the person in front of us?

Tommy Spaulding believes the answer is yes. In this compelling and deeply personal book, Spaulding explores how we can be more mindful and effective in wielding the influence each of us has over others—in our careers, in our everyday interactions, and in the relationships we cultivate over a lifetime.

The Gift of Influence is a manifesto on the everyday actions we can take to make a positive impact on the people we love and lead. Sharing stories from the exceptional leaders he has worked with over the years—from entrepreneurs who have made an impact far beyond their businesses to a teacher who changed the lives of thirty students with one simple lesson—Spaulding gives us a simple recipe for turning transactions into interactions, offering more than "thoughts and prayers" to those in need, and transforming the lives each of us touch as we make our way through the world.

Praise for The Gift of Influence

“I’m a raving fan of Tommy Spaulding. He’s one of the top leadership thinkers in the world. The Gift of Influence will help you make a real difference in the lives of those you interact with at work, in your home, and wherever you may roam.”
—Ken Blanchard, New York Times bestselling co-author of The One Minute Manager

“Tommy Spaulding has such a profound gift for storytelling and for collecting wonderful people and experiences. The Gift of Influence will inspire you to create ripples of positive impact and enable you to lead in a new, powerful way.”
—Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers

“The Gift of Influence inspires us to become better leaders and better human beings. It teaches us that we have the greatest power in the universe: the power to impact the lives of others.”
—Jon Gordon, New York Times bestselling author of The Energy Bus

“Tommy Spaulding has become one of America’s greatest storytellers. I laughed and cried all the way through. I will forever lead and love differently because of the powerful message in this book.”
—Kelli Valade, president and CEO of Denny’s

“A moving book about what it really means to make a difference in another person’s life . . . Tommy Spaulding might just inspire you to think more broadly and deeply about your impact.”
—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast “WorkLife”

“Most people don’t appreciate their influence. Tommy Spaulding masterfully reminds us that we impact every person we interact with every day. In this powerful book, he teaches us how to unleash our influence for good in the world.”
—Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Dream Manager

Meat Me Halfway by Brian Kateman (Prometheus, April 2022)

We know that eating animals is bad for the planet and bad for our health, and yet we do it anyway. Ask anyone in the plant-based movement and the solution seems obvious: Stop eating meat.

But, for many people, that stark solution is neither appealing nor practical. In Meat Me Halfway, author and founder of the reducetarian movement Brian Kateman puts forth a realistic and balanced goal: mindfully reduce your meat consumption. It might seem strange for a leader of the plant-based movement to say, but meat is here to stay. The question is not how to ween society off meat but how to make meat more healthy, more humane, and more sustainable. In this book, Kateman answers the question that has plagued vegans for years: why are we so resistant to changing the way we eat, and what can we do about it?

Exploring our historical relationship with meat, from the domestication of animals to the early industrialization of meatpacking, to the advent of the one-stop grocery store, the science of taste, and the laws that impact our access to food, Meat Me Halfway reveals how humans have evolved as meat eaters. Featuring interviews with pioneers in the science of meat alternatives, investigations into new types of farming designed to lessen environmental impact, and innovations in ethical and sustainable agriculture, this down-to-earth book shows that we all can change the way we create and consume food.

Praise for Meat Me Halfway

“Meat Me Halfway is refreshingly pragmatic, a timely reminder that the perfect is the enemy of the good. Persuasive and optimistic, Kateman’s book offers a roadmap for a healthier and more sustainable and compassionate world.”
—Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of The Better Angels of Our Nature and Enlightenment Now

“Meat Me Halfway is full of hope. Kateman shows us how, with ingenuity, we can create a food system that will be more sustainable, healthier and compassionate.”
—Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & U. N. Messenger of Peace

“Meat Me Halfway is a must-read book—ingenious and far-reaching. This is Brian Kateman at his best.”
—Dr. Mark Hyman, Author of Food Fix

“'Halfway' sounds like a compromise—but in fact this is quite a radical book and idea. Not to mention smart and elegant.”
—Bill McKibben, Author of The End of Nature

“Meat Me Halfway is a brilliant manifesto for building longer tables through simple choices about the food we eat. With wisdom and humor, Kateman elevates real solutions to transforming our food system and healing our planet.”
—Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen and author of Vegetables Unleashed

“Exceptionally thoughtful and well-argued.”
—Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, New York University and author of Let’s Ask Marion

72 Reasons to Be Vegan by Gene Stone and Kathy Freston (Workman, March 2021)

Did you know that if you adopt a vegan diet you can enjoy better sex? Save money? Have glowing skin? You can ward off Alzheimer’s, Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other metabolic diseases. You can eat delicious burgers. Help save the planet. Join the cool kids, like Gandhi, Tolstoy, Leonardo—and Kyrie Irving, Kat Von D, and Joaquin Phoenix. Oh, and did we mention have better sex? (It’s about blood flow.)

Those are just some of the 72 reasons we should all be vegan, as compiled and persuasively argued by Gene Stone and Kathy Freston, two of the leading voices in the ever-growing movement to eat a plant-based diet. While plenty of books tell you how to go vegan, 72 Reasons to Go Vegan is the book that tells you why. And it does so in a way that emphasizes not what you’d be giving up, but what you’d be gaining. The tone is upbeat, passionate, and direct, and the facts are plentiful and annotated.

Whether because of environment, health, or compassion for animals, more and more people are dipping their toes into Meatless Mondays, eating vegan before 6:00 p.m., choosing Impossible Burgers, or helping books like Thug Kitchen, Forks Over Knives, and Skinny Bitch become national bestsellers—making 72 Reasons to Go Vegan the ideal next book for every food-conscious reader and the perfect gift vegans can give to their friends and family.

Praise for 72 Reasons to Be Vegan

“Saving money. Better sex. A healthier heart. Beautiful skin. Those four reasons are enough for me, but there are 68 more in this magical journey through plant-based living.”
—Dotsie Bausch, Olympic medalist in cycling and founder of Switch4Good

“Through outstanding writing and research, Stone and Freston have made eating plant-based thoroughly compelling and enjoyable; read this book and get ready for some seriously positive changes.”
—Michael Greger, author of How Not to Die and founder of NutritionFacts.org

“There are so many reasons why people are choosing to leave animals off their plates, from saving the planet and helping animals to improving health and boosting athletic performance. 72 Reasons to Be Vegan—equal parts inspiring, eye-opening, fun, and informative—explores all these benefits and many more.”
—Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of Your Body in Balance

“If you’ve ever wondered how to convince someone to become vegan, here’s all the evidence and support you’ll ever need in one well-written, easy-to-read book.”
—Gene Baur, cofounder of Farm Sanctuary

“I started on my plant-based journey for health reasons, but this excellent book makes it clear that there are so many other important reasons. Absolutely a must-read for all!”
—Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President and author of Healthy at Last

“Just the right inspiration for anyone seeking smart, positively impactful life.”
—Brian Wendel, choices founder of Forks Over Knives

“Stone and Freston have brilliantly researched the most compelling reasons to be vegan, and they've made it a thoroughly enjoyable read!”
—Ingrid Newkirk, president and cofounder of PETA

“A symphony of chapters which are succinct, cogent, and precise and define the nutritional literacy that is essential for long, healthy lives and a forgiving planet.”
—Caldwell B. Esselstyn, JR., M.D., author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

Primitive by Marco Greenberg (Hachette Go, 2020)

• #4 Wall Street Journal bestseller (Hardcover Business)

A provocative look at how to better understand your primal, ingrained strengths and chart your professional course accordingly, from an advisor and confidant to Fortune 500 CEOs, cutting-edge entrepreneurs, and other top business performers.

As a close advisor to visionary startup founders and established CEOs, Marco Greenberg discovered something about the most successful people he knew: They had remarkable instincts, and they trusted them. They had an intuitive grasp of when to ignore convention. No matter how sophisticated, they could access something else—something primitive.

It’s a loaded term. But as Greenberg dug deeper, he saw a mindset that helped certain people to overcome challenges that stopped others cold. From a former roadie for the rap group N.W.A to a rock-star brain surgeon, from young tech billionaires to a top-ten college football coach, Greenberg demonstrates how a range of successful people—those he calls “primitives”—ignore what they “should” do and instead tap a primal drive to power ahead. At a moment when old institutions are being swept away, we can’t afford to play by the same civilized rule book. Primitive helps us understand how some of our deepest, inborn traits are essential to navigating this world of dizzying change.

The key is to go ROAMING: to be Relentless in pursuing our biggest goals; to have the courage to be Oppositional; and to choose an Agnostic approach rather than specialize. To adopt a Messianic spirit, so your work becomes not just a job but a true calling; to embrace the advantages of being Insecure; and to reap the benefits of sometimes acting a little Nuts; and finally, to realize that being Gallant and noble in following one’s passions delivers the ultimate rewards. At any stage of your career, making primitive moves can be the key to success in work and in life.

Praise for Primitive

“Marco Greenberg's Primitive captures insights and advice that everyone can use to thrive in the constantly evolving workplace.”
—Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell is Human

“Primitive provides a path forward to unleash your inner entrepreneur.”
―Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank)

“There's nothing primitive about Macro Greenberg's understanding of what makes some entrepreneurs successful and others not. In Primitive he's written a roadmap you can use to start—or restart—your career in business.”
—Paul Sagan, managing director at General Catalyst and former CEO of Akamai Technologies

“Primitive is the best cross between a business book and a self-help book, filled with inspiring personal stories of people who succeeded by taking risks and challenging the status quo, at once practical and idealistic. This book could change your life.”
―Alan Lightman, physicist and MIT professor of humanities and author of the international bestseller Einstein’s Dreams.

“Bringing together research and storytelling, Marco Greenberg provides a brilliant guide to success and happiness. Replete with sound—sometimes counterintuitive—advice, Primitive can help you navigate the challenges of modern life.”
―Tal Ben-Shahar, author of the New York Times bestseller Happier

“Marco Greenberg and his book, Primitive, demonstrate that a relentless spirit is the key not just to a winning football team, but a winning life.”
―Dan Mullen, head football coach, University of Florida

“Marco Greenberg has written a book speaking to all ages but, most particularly, to the new Z generation populating our colleges and universities. They are the creative and innovative generation and this book speaks to their heart, as well as to their DNA.”
—Gordon Gee, president of West Virginia University

“We all have a primitive side that sparks new ways of problem solving. While the daily grind often blocks us from reaching our potential, Marco Greenberg reveals the secrets to tapping into that innovative spirit.”
—Kathleen Kelly Janus, author of Social Startup Success

Rescue Dogs by Pete Paxton (TarcherPerigee, 2019)

A fascinating look at rescue dogs—where they come from, why every dog lover should consider adopting one, and how to make them part of your family.

America's leading undercover animal investigator, Pete Paxton, has, among other exploits, infiltrated more than seven hundred puppy mills, worked undercover to close one of the largest and most infamous puppy mills in the United States, and shuttered the most notorious trafficker of dogs for experimentation in history. In this book, he shares stories of the amazing dogs he has rescued and brought to loving families, and also offers invaluable guidance and wisdom for anyone living with rescue dogs.

Far too many people think rescue dogs have irredeemable anxieties, behavior issues, or other problems. In truth, rescue dogs can—and do—become wonderful companions. This groundbreaking book will help readers understand these dogs' unique ways of thinking, learning, and loving, and leaves no questions unanswered about the plight of dogs commercially bred in the United States—and what every dog lover can do about it.

Praise for Rescue Dogs

“What is a rescue dog? And who does the rescuing? Pete Paxton and Gene Stone's book explains it all through moving stories of dogs and their people, the work done by animal organizations both large and small, and how each of us can play a part. Rescue Dogs is the perfect primer for anyone interested in the work of rehoming pets and the joy brought by dogs who help us define what it means to have a home.”
—Ken Foster, bestselling author of The Dogs Who Found Me

“Thanks to undercover investigators like Pete, many more people now understand that despite the deceptive advertising in stores and on websites, puppies sold in pet stores and online usually come from puppy mills, where dogs are raised in miserable conditions solely to churn out puppies for an unsuspecting public. Pete’s tips on how to adopt a rescue dog and his advice for budding advocates will help inspire dog lovers to become part of the change until no more puppies are sold in pet stores and no more homeless dogs go without a family.”
—Kathleen Summers, director of outreach and research for the Humane Society

“I don’t know the last time I’ve read a book as important as this one—you will leave this wonderfully well-written, totally engaging book with a powerful understanding about the way dogs are treated in this country—and what you can do it about it. Highly recommended!”
—Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author and wellness activist

“What an extraordinary and important book this is—it’s gripping and heartwarming, informative and entertaining. And, I suspect it’s impossible to read without wanting to go out and rescue a dog—or two!”
—Gene Baur, president and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary

“Rescue Dogs gives voice to the thousands of animals waiting in shelters across the country for adoption, and the thousands more who suffer and die to supply pet stores. Yet for all he has witnessed, Pete Paxton never loses empathy for the people who have failed these animals. This may be the biggest contributor to his success as an investigator and an advocate.”
—Scott Howe, executive director and CEO, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons

“This is the book that all readers should buy, study, and give away so that everyone in the world finally understands why they should adopt, not purchase, a dog.”
—Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder and president of PETA

A History of Video Games in 64 Objects by the World Video Game Hall of Fame (Dey Street, 2018)

Inspired by the groundbreaking A History of the World in 100 Objects, this book draws on the unique collections of The Strong museum in Rochester, New York, to chronicle the evolution of video games, from Pong to first-person shooters, told through the stories of dozens of objects essential to the field’s creation and development.

Drawing on the World Video Game Hall of Fame’s unmatched collection of video game artifacts, this fascinating history offers an expansive look at the development of one of the most popular and influential activities of the modern world: video gaming. Sixty-four unique objects tell the story of the video game from inception to today. Pithy, in-depth essays and photographs examine each object’s significance to video game play—what it has contributed to the history of gaming—as well as the greater culture.

A visual panorama of unforgettable anecdotes and factoids, A History of Video Games in 64 Objects is a treasure trove for gamers and pop culture fans. Let the gaming begin!

Praise for A History of Video Games in 64 Objects

“Deepening appreciation is what Jon-Paul Dyson and Jeremy Saucier set out to do in their new work with The World Video Game Hall of Fame. A History of Video Games in 64 Objects offers insights into some of gaming’s most cherished hallmarks and groundbreaking milestones.”
—SYFY Wire

“There are beautiful shots of the objects, including the original PC version of Tetris, the entirety of Pong contained on one chip, and even the classic Wii Remote. The best part? Pokémon has two separate entries.”
—Culturess

“A treasure trove for gamers and pop culture fans.”
—Fanbolt

“A History of Video Games in 64 Objects has officially wowed me. I’ll be telling my friends. You should tell yours too.”
—The Roarbots

The Trump Survival Guide by Gene Stone (Dey Street, 2017)

• #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller

• #2 IndieBound Bestseller

• #2 Boston Globe Bestseller

The stunning election of Donald J. Trump rocked an already divided America and left scores of citizens, including the nearly sixty-five million voters who supported Hillary Clinton, feeling bereft and powerless. Now, Gene Stone offers invaluable guidance and concrete solutions readers can use to make a difference—in the process moving from a state of anger and despair to activism.

Praise for The Trump Survival Guide

“Anyone dreading Inauguration Day will appreciate The Trump Survival Guide. Stone lays out the key fights ahead—over women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, the environment, health care, and more—and offers actionable solutions to counteract your feelings of powerlessness. This book will help you make a bigger impact.”
—Bustle

“A comprehensive resource guide for individuals worried that certain rights may be in jeopardy, offering the encouragement to actively fight back with as much knowledge and authority as possible.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Though the book includes specific ways to attack every issue―joining your local school board to help with education, reporting hate crimes when you see them to help with civil rights―there are broader, universally applicable ways to fight Trump’s agenda.”
—Newsweek

“The resulting book is crisp and pragmatic.”
—Salon

“The Trump Survival Guide is worth every dime of its price. It is chock full of reference material and addresses not easily found, including website addresses that only a Googlemeister could turn up.”
—New York Journal of Books

“Everything novice activists need to get started, all in one place. The ‘What you can do’ sections, are varied and each worthy of careful perusal. Americans concerned about their country’s fate under a Donald Trump presidency will find that this book is the ideal resource for meaningful civic engagement.”
—Publishers Weekly

How Not to Die by Michael Greger, M.D. (Flatiron, 2015)

• New York Times bestseller

From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.

The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America, including heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more. Dr. Greger explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches.

Praise for How Not to Die

“We strive to make the best of our lives by maintaining ourphysical health and mental happiness. As food is the fuel for our survival, how healthily we survive and how well we recover from illness may also depend on what we eat. Michael Greger’s How Not to Die suggests different preventative and curative measures for tacklingailments we are all vulnerable to. I hope that this book may help those who aresusceptible to illnesses that can be prevented with proper nutrition.”
—His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“The primary determinant of our health and well-beingis what we eat and how we live. In this extraordinary and empowering book, Dr.Michael Greger explains why. Highly recommended.”
—Dean Ornish, M.D., author of The Spectrum

“The news that a plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat is spreading. Dr. Michael Greger presents the groundbreaking science on how simple plant-based food choices help us live healthier and happier lives. Dr. Greger describes which foods to eat to prevent the leading causes of disease-related death and shows how a diet based on fruits, vegetables, tubers, whole grains, and legumes might even save your life.”
―Brian Wendel, founder and president of Forks Over Knives

“Stop whatever you're doing and buy this book. Not only does Dr. Michael Greger drop a metric f*ckton of evidence that a plant-based diet will save your damn life, he lays out the blueprint to make it happen. Dr. Greger shows us how regular folks can eat well and not get taken down by some totally preventable bullsh*t.”
―Thug Kitchen

Animalkind by Ingrid Newkirk and Gene Stone (Simon & Schuster, 2020)

The founder and president of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, and bestselling author Gene Stone explore the wonders of animal life and offer tools for living more kindly toward them.

In the last few decades, a wealth of new information has emerged about who animals are—intelligent, aware, and empathetic. Studies show that animals are astounding living beings with emotions, intricate communications networks, and myriad abilities. In Animalkind, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk and bestselling author Gene Stone present these findings in a concise, cohesive, reader-friendly way, detailing a range of surprising discoveries: that geese fall in love and stay with a partner for life, that mice “sing” underwater, and that elephants grieve and mourn, even visiting from long distances after a relative has died.

Newkirk and Stone pair their tour of the astounding lives of animals with a guide to the exciting new tools that allow humans to avoid using or abusing animals as we once did. The second half of the book shows readers what they can do in their everyday lives to ensure that the animal world is protected from needless harm. Whether it’s medicine, product testing, entertainment, clothing, or food, there are now better options to all the uses animals once served in human life. We can substitute faux fleece for real wool, choose plant-based foods instead of meat and cheese, reap the benefits of medical research that no longer requires monkeys caged in laboratories, and scrap captive orca exhibits and elephant rides for virtual reality and animatronics.

Animalkind is a fascinating study of why our fellow living beings deserve our respect, and moreover, the steps every reader can take to put this new understanding into action.

Praise for Animalkind

“Compendious… Meant to evoke both admiration and empathy.”
—Vicki Constantine Croke, The New York Times Book Review

“With wisdom and eloquence, Ingrid Newkirk and Gene Stone remind us of what we've always known, but too often forget: animals are deserving of our care.”
—Jonathan Safran Foer, New York Times bestselling author of Eating Animals

"We share this planet and the same kingdom with the animals and although we feel superior to them, they have senses that far surpass ours. This book shows how much we have to learn from them beginning with compassion, simplicity and unconditional love. It is a must read."
—Dr. Marty Goldstein, author of The Nature of Animal Healing

“Humanity’s survival depends upon our learning to live in harmony with all other species. The second law of ecology is the law of interdependence. Without bees, phytoplankton, worms and trees we cannot live; without dogs, cats, horses, elephants and penguins we cannot be truly happy. We are a part of them as they are a part of us and together we are the planet Earth. Ingrid Newkirk and Gene Stone have done a wonderful service to us all with their stories of kindness and compassion. The book is truly inspiring.”
—Captain Paul Watson, CEO and founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

“This book makes the spot-on case that the future of laboratory research will not be based on four-legged or tail-wagging models, but rather on sophisticated, human-relevant and high-tech animal-free testing methods. As Newkirk and Stone point out, these modern technologies are delivering better human health outcomes and are benefiting patients, physicians and researchers.”
—John Pawlowski, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical Faculty physician

“This is the book to buy, read, and give to others so that everyone finally sees why they should respect and cherish all animals.”
—Anjelica Huston, Oscar-winning actress

“What Animalkind reveals only reinforces my belief that some of the most brilliant individuals you could ever hope to meet have fur, fins or feathers.”
—Alan Cumming, stage and screen actor

“Buy this book for anyone you know who harbors even the slightest doubt that animals aren’t super-clever or that there aren’t many ways to help them — because Newkirk and Stone show that animals are, and that you can.”
—Edie Falco, Emmy-winning actress

Radical Acceptance by Andrea Miller (Atria, 2017)

In this “warm, honest approach to prioritizing your partner and creating true happiness in your relationship” (John Gray, PhD, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus), the founder and CEO of YourTango, the #1 online destination for relationships, with fifteen million monthly visitors, provides a refreshing new approach to romantic partnerships, grounded in the importance of unconditional love.

Loving the lovable parts of your partner is easy. He’s funny, charming, smart, successful, and kind. He’s perfect. Except for when he is not. Like when he is late. Or short-tempered. Or lazy. Or he’s incorrectly loaded the dishwasher (again). Maybe he feels like the most frustrating person on the planet. Or maybe you’re simply not feeling heard or seen. Or loved enough.

Featuring compelling stories for real-life couples and insights from the foremost thought leaders and researchers in brain science, sexuality, psychotherapy, and neurobiology, Radical Acceptance illustrates that embracing your partner for exactly who they are will lead to a more harmonious relationship—and provide an unexpected path to your own personal transformation.

Praise for Radical Acceptance

“If you're at the end of your relationship rope, reach for Radical Acceptance: a thinky, shrinky, five-step guide to loving by embracing, as Miller's written, 'the darkness, the murkiness, the shadows of a relationship and the people in it.’”
—Elle

“Despite its anti-romantic thesis—that finding and keeping love is hard work and takes practice—Radical Acceptance is a positive and practical self-help book.”
—Los Angeles Review of Books

“Full of touching stories, illuminating research, and sage wisdom, Miller’s book is an original take on love – that fully loving someone is not just good for them, it is good for us.”
—Psych Central

“This bold, insightful book is the most unequivocal challenge to love unconditionally that we have ever read. Radical Acceptance is just what the world needs now. We highly recommend it!”
—Harville Hendrix, PhD, and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD, bestselling authors of Making Marriage Simple and Getting the Love You Want

“A warm, honest approach to prioritizing your partner and creating true happiness in your relationship—and in yourself. Andrea is like the friend everyone needs in not only the tough moments, but the good ones too. A compelling book.”
—John Gray, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

“Miller has written a fascinating, original, and highly courageous book on that issue dear to all of us—the eternal drive of partners to build and sustain a happy and fulfilling relationship. It’s full of poignant stories, smart advice, and good science. And it’s a great read.”
—Helen Fisher, PhD, biological anthropologist, bestselling author of Why We Love

Mercy For Animals by Nathan Runkle (Avery, 2017)

Nathan Runkle would have been a fifth-generation farmer in his small midwestern town. Instead, he founded our nation’s leading nonprofit organization for protecting factory farmed animals. In Mercy For Animals, Nathan brings us into the trenches of his organization’s work; from MFA’s early days in grassroots activism, to dangerous and dramatic experiences doing undercover investigations, to the organization’s current large-scale efforts at making sweeping legislative change to protect factory farmed animals and encourage compassionate food choices.

But this isn’t just Nathan’s story. Mercy For Animals examines how our country moved from a network of small, local farms with more than 50 percent of Americans involved in agriculture to a massive coast-to-coast industrial complex controlled by a mere 1 percent of our population—and the consequences of this drastic change on animals as well as our global and local environments. We also learn how MFA strives to protect farmed animals in behind-the-scenes negotiations with companies like Nestlé and other brand names—conglomerates whose policy changes can save countless lives and strengthen our planet. Alongside this unflinching snapshot of our current food system, readers are also offered hope and solutions—big and small—for ending mistreatment of factory farmed animals. From simple diet modifications to a clear explanation of how to contact corporations and legislators efficiently, Mercy For Animals proves that you don’t have to be a hardcore vegan or an animal-rights activist to make a powerful difference in the lives of animals.

Praise for Mercy For Animals

“Mercy For Animals not only exposes the almost unbelievable cruelty suffered by the billions of animals raised in factory farms but explains what can—and must—be done to change things. Please read it and recommend it to all your friends.”
—Jane Goodall PhD, DBE, founder, The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace

“Nathan Runkle tells gripping true stories of how courage combined with smarts can change the world. Mercy For Animals is an antidote for those who feel powerless and unable to make a difference.”
—Peter Singer, professor of bioethics, Princeton University, and author of Animal Liberation

“When the history of the world is written, Mercy For Animals will be remembered as the group that ended factory farming. This book is a rousing call to action!”
—Russell Simmons, author of The Happy Vegan

“A wonderfully written story of bravery and justice, this book will open your eyes and stir your heart.”
—Dr. Michael Greger, author of How Not to Die

“Mercy For Animals is a superb and compelling book from start to finish! I was riveted and inspired by Nathan's true life story and how a small grassroots organization became a leading international powerhouse!”
—Jeffrey Masson, author of Beasts: What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil

Clean Protein by Kathy Freston and Bruce Friedrich (Hachette, 2018)

Food and wellness experts Kathy Freston and Bruce Friedrich have spent years researching the future of protein. They've talked to the food pioneers and the nutrition scientists, and now they've distilled what they've learned into a strength-building plan poised to reshape your body and change your world.

Complete with delicious recipes and a detailed guide to food planning, Clean Proteinexplains everything you need to know in order to get lean, gain energy, and stay mentally sharp. You'll finally understand in simple terms why protein is essential, how much you should get, and where to find the best sources of it.

Clean Protein is a powerful solution to excess weight and chronic health issues, and it's a cultural revolution that will be talked about for decades.

Praise for Clean Protein

“This is the right book at the right time for a nation obsessed with protein. Most of what we think we know about protein is misguided or just plain wrong. Kathy Freston and Bruce Friedrich have done a superb job of marshaling in the latest research to dispel myths and reveal the evidence-based truths about how much protein we need, and the difference between bad and good protein. Their conversational tone whisks the reader through compelling science to a clear prescriptive towards a healthier you and a better world-through clean protein.”
―Dan Buettner, National Geographic fellow and New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Zones books

In an accessible and friendly manner, Kathy and Bruce provide a step-by-step guide to a healthier and happier you. I enjoyed reading this no-nonsense guilt-free guide to where and how we should all be getting our protein, and you will too.”
―Dr. Dean Ornish, president and founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute and bestselling author of Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease, Eat More, Weigh Less

“My favorite part about this book is its realism; Kathy and Bruce invite everyone into their clean protein vision, starting with Big Food, who Kathy and Bruce see as key partners in a necessary global dietary shift. And Clean Protein delivers on its subtitle. If you read this book and implement its suggestions, you are likely to have more energy, maintain a healthier weight, and live a longer, happier life!”
―Michael Greger, M.D., author of the New York Times bestseller How Not To Die

“Read this book! Clean protein is an idea whose time has come, and Kathy and Bruce do a superb job of laying out both why and how to make clean protein a part of your life. Their advice is both great for your health and great for the world!”
―John Mackey, founder and CEO of Whole Foods and author of Conscious Capitalism

The Seven-Day Rescue Diet by Rip Esselstyn (Grand Central, 2016)

• New York Times bestseller

The Engine 2 Diet has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and inspired a plant-based food revolution. Featuring endorsements from top medical experts and a food line in Whole Foods Market, Engine 2 is the most trusted name in plant-based eating. Now Esselstyn is presenting a powerful, accelerated new Engine 2 program that promises staggering results in record time.

In just one week on The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet, readers can expect to:

• Lose weight (up to 14 pounds)

• Lower total cholesterol (by 32 points on average)

• Drop LDL cholesterol (by 22 points on average)

• Lower triglycerides (by 75 points on average)

• Lower blood pressure by an average of 10/5 points.

The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet will bring the benefits of the Engine 2 program to a whole new audience of readers, by showing that all it takes is seven days to see incredible and motivating results!

Praise for The Seven-Day Rescue Diet

“More than thirty years ago, when I was a general surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, curiosity led me to pursue the value of plant-based nutrition for halting and reversing disease. In time our entire family became plant-based, including our twenty-two year old son Rip. Little did I know then that not only would Rip embrace my studies with his usual unrelenting enthusiasm and spirit, he would become a leading proponent of my research and clinical strategies. As a doctor, I could not be more proud. As a father, I am even prouder.”
―Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

“More than 1,000 Whole Food team members have had incredible results going on the Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet. You can, too!”
―John Mackey, co-CEO, Whole Foods Market

“Rip Esselstyn makes it even easier to lose weight and improve your health - give him seven days and he'll give you your life back.”
―Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, president, Physicians Committee and New York Times bestselling author

Plant-Strong by Rip Esselstyn (Grand Central, 2013)

• #1 New York Times bestseller

For the millions who are following a plant-based diet, as well as those meat-eaters who are considering it, Plant-Strong is the definitive guide to convincing all that it's truly the best way to eat! New York Times bestselling author of The Engine 2 Diet, Rip Esselstyn, is back and ready to arm readers with the knowledge they need to win any argument with those who doubt the health benefits of a plant-based diet—and convince curious carnivores to change their diets once and for all.

Esselstyn reveals information on the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not. Some foods, in fact, he deems so destructive they deserve a warning label. Want to prevent heart attacks, stroke, cancer and Alzheimer's? Then learn the facts and gain the knowledge to convince those skeptics that they are misinformed about plant-based diets, for instance:

• You don't need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough protein

• You get enough calcium and iron in plants

• The myth of the Mediterranean diet

• There is a serious problem with the Paleo diet

• If you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great

Plant-Strong proves the Engine 2 way of eating can optimize health and ultimately save lives and includes more than 145 delicious recipes to help readers reach that goal.

Praise for Plant-Strong

“Plant-Strong is one of the most enlightening and practical books you'll ever read. Rip Esselstyn tackles every key health issue and provides exactly the information readers need to achieve the best of health and peak performance. As one of the most respected leaders in the movement for better health, Rip Esselstyn tells it exactly as it is.”
—Neal D. Barnard, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart and adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine

“Rip Esselstyn is a living, breathing example of what a plant-based diet can do for you. In his new book, he lays out exactly why you get so strong and healthy by avoiding meat and opting for food that's grown in the ground or on trees. Eat like he does and be transformed!”
—Kathy Freston, bestselling author of The Lean

“Once again Rip cuts the bull and serves up the straight facts, along with delicious recipes, for health and performance. I wish I had this book when I decided to go plant strong!”
—Scott Jurek, ultramarathon champion and bestselling author of Eat and Run

Praise for Forks Over Knives

“A great resource for folks toying with the idea of transitioning to vegetarianism.”
—Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, VegNews

“[A]n invaluable reference for anyone who still doesn’t believe that the Standard American Diet (SAD) is in fact the cause for a majority of our personal, global and moral devastation. Highly recommended.”
—This Dish is Veg