Lou Aronica Books

Ken Robinson explores the importance of creativity and innovation in education and the workplace. He argues that traditional educational systems often stifle creativity, advocating for a reimagined approach that nurtures individual talents and promotes critical thinking. Through engaging anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, Robinson emphasizes the need for a more holistic and personalized learning experience, one that values diverse intelligences and prepares individuals for a rapidly changing world. His work inspires educators and leaders to foster environments where creativity can thrive.

Jessica Hart has never forgotten Matthew Landley. After all, he was her first love when she was fifteen years old. But he was also her school maths teacher, and their forbidden affair ended in scandal with his arrest and imprisonment. Now, seventeen years later, Matthew returns with a new identity, a long-term girlfriend and a young daughter, who know nothing of what happened before. Yet when he runs into Jessica, neither of them can ignore the emotional ties that bind them together. With so many secrets to keep hidden, how long can Jessica and Matthew avoid the dark mistakes of their past imploding in the present?

Twenty stories deal with scientific obsession, the loneliness of a space station, a secret language for the oppressed, and alien worlds

Exploring the profound shifts in perception and relationships, this narrative delves into the transformative moments that redefine truth and connection. As characters confront the fragility of their bonds, they grapple with the urgency of time and the significance of each fleeting moment. The story captures the essence of awakening to deeper realities, emphasizing the emotional weight of experiences that were once taken for granted.

Exploring the complexities of love and family dynamics, the narrative centers on Jesse Sienna, who doubts the longevity of romantic relationships, influenced by his parents' passionless marriage. His perspective shifts as his father, Mickey, moves in and reveals a poignant, untold story about love's true depth and the pain of missed opportunities. This heartfelt family drama intertwines romance with profound life lessons, encouraging readers to reevaluate their understanding of love through the experiences of richly developed characters.

A New York Times-bestselling breakthrough book about talent, passion, and achievement from the one of the world's leading thinkers on creativity and self-fulfillment. The Element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at the Element, they feel most themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels. With a wry sense of humor, Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the Element and those that stifle that possibility. Drawing on the stories of a wide range of people, including Paul McCartney, Matt Groening, Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, and Bart Conner, he shows that age and occupation are no barrier and that this is the essential strategy for transform­ing education, business, and communities in the twenty-first century. Also available from Ken Robinson is Imagine If, a call to action that challenges and empowers us to reimagine our world and our systems for the better, through a compilation of Sir Ken's key messages and philosophies.

With eight Hugo and Nebula award nominations to its credit, this compelling anthology series has earned a reputation for providing the very best in speculative fiction. The third installment offers 23 all-new stories from established talents and stunning new voices in the genre.

The power to live a pain-free life of health and well-being is stored deep in the limitless human mind. Miraculous Health is the revolutionary blueprint for accessing this power. Dr. Rick Levy systematically guides the reader through a specific program to heal physical illness or injury. His sequence of proven prescriptive mind-body healing techniques leads to immediate results and miraculous changes in long-term vitality.Dr. Levy's methods are easy to learn and can be customized for individual needs. The exercises in this book come with cogent explanations of why they work, complete with their scientific underpinnings, and are illuminated by true healing stories and personal anecdotes. To maximize the power of the work in this book, the author provides twelve potent mind-body tools to the reader as free audio downloads accessed via the Web. Most important, the reader can do this with no more specialized training than a commitment to better health. Not just a feel-good theory, and much more than the revelation of a phenomenon, Miraculous Health unleashes the power within to heal in dramatic and enduring ways.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Element gives readers an inspirational and practical guide to self-improvement, happiness, creativity, and personal transformation. You, Your Child, and School is forthcoming from Viking. Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk video and groundbreaking book, The Element, introduced readers to a new concept of self-fulfillment through the convergence of natural talents and personal passions. The Element has inspired readers all over the world and has created for Robinson an intensely devoted following. Now comes the long-awaited companion, the practical guide that helps people find their own Element. Among the questions that this new book answers are: • How do I find out what my talents and passions are? • What if I love something I’m not good at? • What if I’m good at something I don’t love? • What if I can’t make a living from my Element? • How do I do help my children find their Element? Finding Your Element comes at a critical time as concerns about the economy, education and the environment continue to grow. The need to connect to our personal talents and passions has never been greater. As Robinson writes in his introduction, wherever you are, whatever you do, and no matter how old you are, if you’re searching for your Element, this book is for you.

Exploring themes of family, loss, and nostalgia, the story unfolds in the picturesque Connecticut River Valley during Autumn. Following the death of their parents, a family of siblings reunites for a Halloween party at the Sugar Maple Inn, a cherished local venue now on the brink of closure. As they navigate their differing emotions about the inn's sale and the impending changes, the gathering serves as a poignant reflection on their fractured relationships and the bittersweet end of a significant chapter in their lives.