Arianna Huffington

No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren't found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of S�o Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again.

UNA ESTRATEGIA INNOVADORA PARA AVANZAR EN EL EXIGENTE ENTORNO PROFESIONAL DE HOY   La seguridad en el empleo es cosa del pasado y la competencia en el mercado de trabajo se ha hecho feroz. Todos los sectores económicos están experimentando transformaciones radicales. Frente a esta situación, el cofundador y presidente de LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman, junto con Ben Casnocha, plantean que la clave para impulsar tu carrera en este entorno altamente competitivo radica en gestionarla como si tú mismo fueras un negocio vivo, palpitante y en crecimiento. Partiendo de su experiencia en el lanzamiento de innumerables iniciativas empresariales en Silicon Valley, los autores recomiendan que actúes como un empresario que acaba de lanzar un nuevo negocio: invierte en ti mismo, desarrolla tus contactos, asume riesgos y saca provecho de la incertidumbre y la volatilidad. En estos principios radican las estrategias imprescindibles para avanzar profesionalmente. El mejor negocio eres tú te proporciona las herramientas para ponerte al mando de tu carrera y mantener el control sobre tu futuro.

Discover how working parents can find purpose, connection, and impact in all aspects of their lives with this powerful guidebook. Drawing on the principles of a best-selling leadership program, the authors offer a proven method that helps parents cultivate meaningful relationships, design a future based on their core values, engage with their children in fresh ways, and create sustainable solutions for a richer life. Perfect for busy parents who want to thrive in today's fast-paced world!

Discover the magical relationship between a calico cat and the moon in The Cat Who Loved the Moon. Jennifer Lea Reynolds tells a heartwarming tale about love, loss, and the beauty of memories as Cromwell the cat experiences the enduring bond with the moon, even when it disappears from the sky. Perfect for teaching children about the comfort of memories during times of change, this book is sure to become a classic in children's literature.

The world’s leading expert on habit formation shows how you can have a happier, healthier life: by starting small. When it comes to change, tiny is mighty. Start with two pushups a day, not a two-hour workout; or five deep breaths each morning rather than an hour of meditation. In Tiny Habits, B.J. Fogg brings his experience coaching more than 40,000 people to help you lose weight, de-stress, sleep better, or achieve any goal of your choice.  You just need Fogg’s behavior formula: make it easy, make it fit your life, and make it rewarding. Whenever you get in your car, take one yoga breath. Smile.  Whenever you get in bed, turn off your phone. Give yourself a high five.  Change can be easy—once it starts, it grows.  Let B.J. Fogg show you exactly how.

Discover how turning off screens for 24 hours each week can benefit your brain, body, and soul with 24/6 by Tiffany Shlain. This tech pioneer and filmmaker provides a blueprint for living in our 24/7 world by introducing a strategy called "Technology Shabbat," where screens are turned off for one day each week. Drawing from the ancient ritual of Shabbat, Shlain shares her personal experience, the neuroscience behind it, and the history of weekly rest. Through humor and wisdom, she provides a compelling case for why we need to bring back this ritual to rebalance ourselves and our society.

Gay Like Me is a poignant reflection on the LGBTQ community's progress and setbacks over the last 50 years in America. Award-winning Broadway, TV and film producer Richie Jackson shares his personal experiences as a gay man and a father to his 18-year-old son in this urgent love letter. While celebrating his son's kind, responsible and hardworking nature, Jackson shares his wisdom on the challenges that his son and other gay men might face in a seemingly liberated America. A warning against the complacency of the gay community, Gay Like Me is a powerful call to action set against the backdrop of our uncertain times.

Explore the fascinating intersection of art and science with this stunning visual record of our relationship with sleep through the ages. Delve into the rich history of sleep in art, from Rubens to Matisse to Hockney, as we journey deep into the mysteries and science of slumber. With over 300 full-color images by some of the world's greatest artists, this book offers a fresh perspective on our personal relationship with sleep and its significance in virtually every culture in every era of history. Discover the multiple meanings of sleep: emblematic of health, rest, sex, spirituality, sloth, dreams, the subconscious, the private, and the public.

Discover why Americans spend more money on health than people anywhere else in the world, but statistically don't get much for it. Physician Sandro Galea's Well explores how our national obsession with healthcare has steered us away from true health. Through a radical examination of the factors that determine who gets to be healthy in America, Galea shows how refocusing on our national health can usher enlightenment across American life and politics.

Discover the groundbreaking book that's an inspiring call to action for increasing empathy in a world that's experiencing an "empathy deficit." In The War for Kindness, Jamil Zaki shares cutting-edge research that demonstrates empathy can be strengthened like a skill, rather than a fixed trait we're born with. He presents real-life stories of people who embody this perspective, from former neo-Nazis to Washington police officers, providing ample evidence that empathy is key to building a better world. Written with clarity and passion, this "wide-ranging practical guide to making the world better" (NPR) is a must-read for anyone ready to accept the challenge.