The Gratitude Express (January 27. 2026) by Walter Green. This book follows Daniel, a journalist traveling to visit his ailing grandfather. Struggling to write a eulogy, he boards a mysterious steam train that takes him through forgotten moments of his past, revealing how small acts of kindness shaped his life and others’. Guided by a stoic conductor and a wise parrot, Daniel learns the true power of gratitude. Reaching his destination, he chooses to thank his grandfather in person rather than on paper. Blending fable and nostalgia, the story reminds readers never to delay saying the words that matter.
The Superaging Workbook (September 9th,2025) by David Cravit and Larry Wolf
SuperAging Workbook expands on the groundbreaking book Super Aging: Getting Older Without Getting Old by David Cravit and Larry Wolf, which introduced “The 7 A’s of Super Aging”―Attitude, Awareness, Activity, Accomplishment, Autonomy, Attachment, and Avoidance. In this companion guide, readers gain an interactive toolkit to actively shape their own Super Aging journey. Filled with prompts, exercises, quizzes, and worksheets, the workbook helps readers plan for longer, healthier, and more engaged lives. From redefining retirement and relationships to taking control of health, money, and housing, it offers practical steps to make one’s seventies, eighties, nineties, and beyond some of the most fulfilling years yet.
Sea Change (September 23, 2025) by Amanda Leland & James Workman For decades, overfishing devastated fish stocks, crippled coastal economies, and left policymakers stuck in a cycle of failed bans and short-term fixes. Ocean decline seemed inevitable, another chapter in the global tale of environmental doom. Sea Change tells the captivating, deeply human story of what happened instead. Through the experiences of people on the front lines—like Buddy Guindon, a Texas Gulf Coast fisherman who once resisted reform but became one of its most vocal champions—the book reveals how unlikely partnerships and innovative solutions are quietly revolutionizing the fishing industry. Exploring a rare environmental victory, it shows that success is possible, the time is now, and the methods are here to conserve both our oceans and the communities that depend on them.
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Identity Theft (September 16, 2025) by Debra E. Meyerson, Ph D. & Steve Zuckerman When a severe stroke left Stanford professor Debra Meyerson physically incapacitated and unable to speak, she began the hard work of regaining not just her abilities, but her identity. Drawing on her experience and the voices of other survivors, she shines a light on the often-overlooked emotional side of recovery. In this expanded edition, co-authored with her husband Steve, Meyerson shares five more years of insight, shaped by their nonprofit Stroke Onward and thousands of conversations with survivors. Offering hope, practical guidance and a call to reform stroke care, it’s an invaluable resource for anyone navigating life after trauma.
Hope on the Border (May 29,2025) by Gil Gillenwater. Hope on the Border is a powerful and visually stunning account of one of the world’s most misunderstood places—the 2,000-mile boundary dividing the United States and México. With nearly four decades of experience on the ground, author and adventurer Gil Gillenwater delivers an unflinching portrait of life along what is considered the most dangerous migrant corridor in the world. Through gripping stories and dramatic photography, he exposes the systemic inequities and shared culpability of both nations—while revealing the resilience and humanity that persist amid the hardship. More than a memoir, more than a call to action, this beautifully designed volume blends vivid storytelling, bold design, and emotional depth to explore the intersection of social justice, Eastern philosophy, shared humanity, and self-interest. Raw, honest, and unforgettable, Hope on the Border challenges readers to reflect on their own roles in perpetuating inequities and offers a hopeful path forward—one rooted in reciprocal giving and a deeper understanding of the human cost behind this politicized issue.
