After spending five years leading a team competing against Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to return humans to the Moon—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that ended in heartbreak—aerospace engineer Andy Crocker found himself searching for what truly matters. That loss, coupled with the realization that his kids were nearly grown, sparked a desire to pass on the values he believes are essential for living a meaningful life. The result—a framework grounded in timeless principles to help anyone pursue personal fulfillment and well-being. He introduces five core values—love, gratitude, integrity, accountability, and endeavor—as essential for personal fulfillment and growth. Combining timeless wisdom, scientific findings, and inspiring real-life examples, he illustrates how embracing these values unconditionally can transform our lives. He is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience building high-performance teams and leading ambitious projects, including NASA’s Human Landing System.

Event planner Valerie Peng never planned on spending her summer sipping champagne at a lakefront estate, dodging suspicious socialites, or pretending to be anyone’s long-lost daughter. But when a very public, deeply mortifying mishap lands her in hot water—and her career in a hot mess—her uber-wealthy older client makes her an offer she can’t refuse: come to his glamorous summer home and pose as the long-lost daughter he believes his conniving family has hidden from him. In exchange? Time away from her actual life ... and the chance to help uncover a long-buried secret. Lily Chu’s best-selling stories are critically acclaimed and have spent multiple weeks at number one in Audible Top Plus Listens, and have been named in Best of the Year lists. She’s known for her romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters. Her books have been recommended in the NY Times.

The National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles because Americans have exercised their right to protest; an unelected billionaire recently slashed the budgets of critical government institutions; the Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump enjoys “absolute immunity” from prosecution for “official acts” he took while in office, leading Justice Sonia Sotomayor to write “the President is now a king above the law…” The US is facing unprecedented threats to its democracy. We’ve heard about the dangers of this from political scientists, historians, activists, and others. What we may not realize is these threats also endanger our health. Eminent physician Phillip Polakoff MD, says it’s time to make this connection. Ultimately, the health of a population is a reflection of the health of its democracy: one cannot thrive without the other,” he says. Polakoff’s previous positions have included being short listed for US Surgeon General, Senior Managing Director of publicly traded consulting firms, advisor to numerous payers, providers, investors, employers, labor organizations and public entities.

If you find yourself wishing for more in life, wanting to become more—but not quite sure how to reach that next level of success—you're not alone. That feeling isn’t a flaw; it’s a signal. A quiet nudge that there’s more in you, waiting to be unlocked. Dianna Kokoszka, an award winning business leader, distills years of wisdom into one mission: helping people become the creator, crusader, and champion of their own lives. She teaches us to recognize and reshape limiting patterns, turning breakdowns into breakthroughs. She also offers her insight on how to leave a positive and life-changing legacy that adds value to others. She is a practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and a founding member of the John Maxwell Team of Certified Coaches.

Loosely based on several real-life art ponzi schemes over the past few decades, Anna Barrington allows the readers to peek behind the velvet curtain and step into this secretive yet fascinating sphere. In real-life, the book was in a heated auction of its own and the cover of the book was exclusively revealed in People magazine. The book deftly intertwines a plot with scathing social commentary, as if Donna Tartt’s “The Secret History” was set in the universe of HBO’s Succession. Meet Ingrid, an aspiring artist and struggling gallery assistant eager to gain a foothold in the highly competitive art world. She soon crosses paths with the charming, mysterious Rudolph Sullivan, a powerful figure at the top of the gallery scene. Pulled into his web of lies, Ingrid finds herself at the center of Rudolph’s complex attempt to maintain his sparkling image. She has worked in galleries, museums, and auction houses in the art world for 7 years. She received an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and a BA from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Every good parent wants to create relationships with their children that are filled with joy, connection, and healthy attachment. Yet well-meaning but traumatized parents--those who suffered as children or who are dealing with traumatic events as adults--tend to see the world from a survival point of view. If that's you, you might suspect that your own trauma is negatively influencing your parenting behaviors. Where can you turn for support and wisdom? Renowned traumatic parenting expert, workshop leader, speaker, and founder of the Center for Psychological Growth, child psychologist Dr. Robyn Koslowitz directly explains exactly how every post-traumatic parent can reverse the damage from their own traumas and forge a strong, healthy relationship with their children. Finally, you can find true joy in the day-to-day of parenting. Her work is regularly published in Psychology Today, and she has appeared on Fox, CNN, NewsNation, and other national television outlets.

For so long, 'work-life balance' has been the brass ring to strive for but have we considered that maybe there’s a better goal? Author and wellness coach Erin Clifford invites you to take a break from the chaos of daily life to redefine what wellness truly means to you. Wellness isn’t just the absence of illness; it’s the presence of a vibrant, harmonious life that nurtures your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She shares a holistic, flexible approach that integrates nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, mindful living, and intentional self-care. You’ll learn to create a lifestyle that aligns with your personal values and helps you thrive, not just survive. Instead of rigid routines, you’ll explore adaptable habits and realistic goal-setting techniques to enhance every part of your life. She holds a JD from DePaul College of Law and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois, a National Certified Counselor, and certified as a holistic wellness coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

There is a pivotal sea change happening in children’s development. The age of puberty has been trending earlier for decades. Bullying doesn’t just happen on the playground, but over text and DM. Couple earlier puberty with ill-equipped, developing brains and the onslaught of new media and stressors that never existed when we were kids, and it’s clear that parents need a new guide to raise this new generation. Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler knows firsthand how challenging these years can be—yet she also recognizes that this is a tender age and pivotal opportunity to connect with your child before adolescence. She masterfully unlocks the enigma surrounding modern puberty and offers evidence-based strategies, interventions, and answers to middle childhood’s most perplexing questions and concerns. She is an acclaimed expert on children's mental health and has been featured in such national media as The Today Show, CNN Headline News, The Katie Couric Show, and The Doctors. She has contributed to or been interviewed by The NY Times, Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Time, Parents, Elle, Better Homes and Gardens and more.