Henry Carter Hull

Based on the true story of the spontaneous Christmas Eve truce declared among Scottish, French and German soldiers during World War I.

Shares 100 stories of everyday people and celebrities who reveal in compelling, moving, and sometimes humorous detail their journeys toward slimming down. Readers will get an intimate glimpse into how those successful at weight loss set their plans in motion, how they overcame obstacles, and how they changed internally along the way. Plus, in each story, readers will gain practical advice on incorporating favorite foods into their own diet, fitting...

A guide for those with diabetes, covering topics such as becoming a diabetes expert, tackling complications, creating health in new places, and cooperating with emotions.

A study of the phenomenon known as the Third Man Factor, telling stories of people who claim to have felt an unseen presence beside them in times of peril, urging them to strive to survive.

"Masochism is sexy, human, reviled, worshipped, and delightfully bizarre. From ballerinas dancing on broken bones to ultramarathoners shitting their pants mid-race to competitive eaters scarfing down hot peppers, masochism is a part of us. It lives inside workaholics, tattoo junkies, and all manner of garden variety pain-seekers. At its core, masochism is about feeling bad, then better -- a phenomenon that is long overdue for a heartfelt and hilarious...

Directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's children to some disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder, and depression, arguing that children's obsession with the latest technology have led them to underappreciate nature.

Liz Perle shares how her ambivalent feelings about money nearly left her homeless and penniless and discusses how she learned to overcome her financial fears and take responsibility for her own financial security.