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Ten essential plays by Neil Simon, one of the world’s most celebrated, translated, and widely performed playwrights, including Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, Brighton Beach Memoirs, and more.

This wickedly wise (and wisecracking) parody of classic fairy tales redefines happily ever after for the modern feminist era. You know what? It's super creepy to kiss a woman who is unconscious. And you know what else? The way out of poverty isn't by marrying a rich dude -- or by wearing fragile...

Quantum physicist Matt Bronik is suffering from strange, violent seizures that medical science seems powerless to explain - much to the consternation of his wife, Brigid. Matt doesn't think these fits could be related to his research, which he has always described as benign and esoteric. That, it turns out, is not quite true: Matt has been prodding the mysteries of the quantum universe, with terrible repercussions for his health. And perhaps even for humanity as a whole.

Whether you're falling for that man-child for the 57th time or text messaging your way to stalker status, dating can make you want to find a nice roomy hermitage on Airbnb and live a solitary, monk-like life. Luckily that frustration ends now. This Is Why You're Single breaks away from your typical dating guide by taking a page from Aesop's playbook, with hilarious modern-day dating fables paired with advice and entertaining quizzes.

Your heart races, your chest tightens, and your voice feels unsteady whenever you face a crowd or even a simple conversation. Social anxiety convinces you that everyone notices your discomfort, and the harder you try to appear calm, the worse the spiral becomes. Vagus Nerve Training for Social Anxiety shows you how to break this cycle by working with your body instead of against it. The vagus nerve is the pathway that regulates your breath, heartbeat, and even the tone of your voice. When it is activated, you feel calm, grounded, and capable of connecting. When it is weak, anxiety takes over.