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Read by the author. New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller shares the plan that led him to turn his life around. There are four characters in every story: The victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These four characters live inside us. If we play the victim, we’re doomed to...

“The most important book about schizophrenia in decades, and perhaps ever…a total game-changer.” —Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind A comprehensive, deeply researched, and highly readable portrait of schizophrenia—its history, its various manifestations, and how today’s...

A seasoned peacebuilder and acclaimed expert on violence explains the five reasons why conflict (rarely) blooms into war and how to interrupt that deadly process It’s easy to overlook the underlying strategic forces of war, to see it solely as a series of errors, accidents, and emotions gone...

It may be the central irony of our technologically advanced, connected digital age that many people report not feeling sufficiently connected, in the traditional sense, with other people. Why would you even want to leave the house? Tinder finds you a perfect romantic match. Skype connects you with your friends around the globe. And Instagram shares your friends' vacation experiences. The value of solid relationships can’t be overestimated. Strong relationships mean meaning, community, and influence.

Are your actions pushing people away? Do you struggle with negative thinking and emotional outbursts? You don’t want to hurt the people you love, yet somehow, toxic habits keep creeping into your relationships. Maybe you lash out when you feel criticized. Maybe you struggle with jealousy, control, or defensiveness. Maybe you’ve been told you’re difficult to be around. You’re not alone, and you can change. Toxic behaviors don’t define you, but they do hold you back. The good news? You have the power to break the cycle.