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Lou Aronica

    This author possesses a profound and extensive background in book publishing, spanning from the late 1970s to the present. Their career is marked by the establishment and leadership of prominent publishing imprints and ventures across science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and romance genres. With a proven ability to discover and nurture bestselling authors, they have significantly shaped the success of numerous renowned writers. Their own experience as a novelist and nonfiction author, including contributions to New York Times bestsellers, lends a unique and informed perspective to their understanding of the literary world.

    Lou Aronica
    The Element
    Forever Year
    Flash and Dazzle
    Full Spectrum 4
    Creative Schools
    You, Your Child and School
    • 2025

      Blue

      A Novel of Trial and Wonder

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The newly revised and expanded edition of this national bestseller offers updated insights and fresh content, enhancing its original themes and arguments. It delves into relevant topics with a contemporary lens, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The author’s engaging writing style and thorough research make complex ideas accessible, ensuring both new and returning readers find value in this comprehensive work. Expect thought-provoking analysis and compelling narratives that resonate with current issues.

      Blue
    • 2019

      You, Your Child and School

      Navigate Your Way to the Best Education

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      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.

      You, Your Child and School
    • 2015

      The 5 Essentials

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.2(69)Add rating

      Raise the bar to become the best version of you and have fun doing it As a cognitive neuroscientist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur, Bob Deutsch has spent a lifetime studying people. What he has found is that most of us set the bar too low in our lives, both personally and professionally. We choose not to pursue our greatest ambitions because we feel we are incapable of reaching them. But he has also found that we are each born with the fundamental abilities to live the full, creative, dynamic life we dream about. Filled with great stories and interviews with inspiring people, including Wynton Marsalis, Richard Feynman, and Anna Quindlen, "The 5 Essentials"opens the door to a way of being more alive than you have ever been. In this compelling book, Deutsch shows us how to access and use our five inner resources -- Curiosity, Openness, Sensuality, Paradox, and Self-Story --to open our lives to unimagined possibilities.Th"e 5 Essentials"will appeal to readers of"The Element"and"The Tools.""

      The 5 Essentials
    • 2015

      Creative Schools

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.1(2772)Add rating

      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?

      Creative Schools
    • 2014

      Everything or Nothing

      The Gold Family Book 2

      • 214 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Maxwell Gold faces a pivotal moment as he runs for mayor of Oldham, CT, challenging a deeply entrenched incumbent. Balancing his ambitions with family life, he navigates the joys and challenges of being a father to his spirited son Joey and a husband to Annie, who is testing his commitment. As the election heats up, Maxwell confronts the harsh realities of political competition and personal struggles, realizing he could achieve his dreams or lose everything he holds dear.

      Everything or Nothing
    • 2013

      Blue

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A father and daughter navigate their toughest challenges yet, as Chris faces personal struggles while Becky, a resilient teenager, confronts a pivotal moment in her life. Their shared creation, Miea, the young queen of a fantasy realm, now faces dire threats that intertwine with their realities. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover a profound secret that links their worlds and redefines their understanding of purpose and imagination. This novel weaves themes of trial, hope, and rediscovery into a journey that promises to transport readers to unexpected places.

      Blue
    • 2013

      Flash and Dazzle

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(50)Add rating

      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.

      Flash and Dazzle
    • 2013

      Forever Year

      • 366 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      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.

      Forever Year
    • 2013

      Until Again

      A Novella Set in the World of Blue

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The novella explores the emotional turmoil of a marriage's final weekend, focusing on Chris Astor's struggle with impending divorce and the impact on his daughter, Becky. As he grapples with his reality, a parallel narrative unfolds in the fantasy realm of Tamarisk, where Miea, a young princess, faces unforeseen dangers threatening her world. This intertwining of real-life challenges and fantastical elements deepens the narrative, providing essential background to the beloved story of "BLUE."

      Until Again
    • 2013

      Finding Your Element

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.8(4885)Add rating

      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.

      Finding Your Element