Richard Schwartz Books

"For over four decades, Richard Schwartz has engaged with two ethically rich ways of living that, as he charts in this book, he came to appreciate in middle age: Judaism and veganism. Having been born into a secular Jewish family, it was his marriage and an increasing commitment to social justice that propelled him to study and rediscover the essence of his Jewish faith. That sense of social justice further raised his awareness of the environmental movement, and, ultimately, to animal rights and veganism. In Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World, Revitalizing Judaism, Schwartz shows how, now perhaps more than ever, veganism offers a pathway for all of us of whatever faith (or no faith) to reduce hunger, conserve the environment, save water, reinstitute justice, and care for animals and the Earth. It is no coincidence, as Schwartz demonstrates, that many of these ideas are mandates in Jewish scripture, and that reincorporating a care for the world (tikkun olam) can itself reinvigorate the spirit of a faith and galvanize its practitioners to act"--

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) offers an innovative approach to treating various mental health issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders. By focusing on the internal dynamics of the mind, IFS helps individuals understand and integrate their different emotional parts, leading to healing and personal growth. This therapy emphasizes self-compassion and the importance of nurturing one's inner self, making it a transformative option for those seeking to overcome psychological challenges.

This book has garnered high praise from notable figures, including Esther Perel, highlighting its compelling insights and engaging narrative. It delves into themes of relationships, emotional dynamics, and personal growth, making it a significant contribution to contemporary discussions on human connections. The author's unique perspective and thought-provoking analysis encourage readers to reflect on their own experiences and relationships, making it a transformative read.

The narrative captures the author's coming-of-age experiences in the 1950s, vividly portraying the emergence of rock and roll alongside the challenges of religious education and little league baseball. It explores the era's unique pleasures, including the mild thrill of 3.2 percent beer and the excitement of drag racing, while delving into the innocent yet profound discoveries of youth, particularly regarding sexuality. These stories weave together a nostalgic tapestry of a transformative decade.

In this skillfully curated collection, best-selling author and general editor Jenna Riemersma, invites 30 leading IFS professionals to apply the transformative insights of the IFS model to a wide range of clients, communities, and modalities. Altogether Us features a glimpse into the future of the IFS model from founder Dr. Richard Schwartz, as well as a never-before published IFS shorthand tool. Each chapter integrates the IFS model with a separate, specific topic.Altogether Us aims to expand access to IFS while affirming the vision of Dr. Schwartz to celebrate diverse and inclusive expressions of Self-leadership in the world.

Focusing on the essential elements of effective writing, this guide emphasizes the importance of purpose, audience awareness, logical organization, grammatical accuracy, stylistic effectiveness, and thorough proofreading. It serves as a comprehensive resource for writers seeking to enhance their skills and achieve their writing goals.

Set against the backdrop of America's Red Scare, this narrative explores the intricate relationships among playwright Arthur Miller, director Elia Kazan, and actress Marilyn Monroe. Their collaboration begins with Miller's screenplay work alongside Kazan, who introduces him to Monroe, igniting a passionate affair despite Miller's marriage. The tension escalates after Kazan testifies against former Communists, leading to a rift with Miller, who responds by writing "THE CRUCIBLE" to critique informing. This story delves into the personal and artistic conflicts that shaped 1950s American culture.

The book introduces Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic model by Dr. Richard Schwartz that posits our minds consist of distinct parts, creating an 'internal family.' It aims to help readers understand their mental processes by identifying roles such as Protectors and Exiles. Through practical guidance, it emphasizes the importance of the 8 Cs of 'Self'—confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, courage, curiosity, compassion, and connectedness—encouraging readers to achieve mental wholeness and self-compassion.

In the American Mathematical Society's first-ever book for kids (and kids at heart), mathematician and author Richard Evan Schwartz leads math lovers of all ages on an innovative and strikingly illustrated journey through the infinite number system. By means of engaging, imaginative visuals and endearing narration, Schwartz manages the monumental task of presenting the complex concept of Big Numbers in fresh and relatable ways. The book begins with small, easily observable numbers before building up to truly gigantic ones, like a nonillion, a tredecillion, a googol, and even ones too huge for names! Any person, regardless of age, can benefit from reading this book. Readers will find themselves returning to its pages for a very long time, perpetually learning from and growing with the narrative as their knowledge deepens. Really Big Numbers is a wonderful enrichment for any math education program and is enthusiastically recommended to every teacher, parent and grandparent, student, child, or other individual interested in exploring the vast universe of numbers.

This book is a unique teaching tool that takes math lovers on a journey designed to motivate kids (and kids at heart) to learn the fun of factoring and prime numbers. This volume visually explores the concepts of factoring and the role of prime and composite numbers. The playful and colorful monsters are designed to give children (and even older audiences) an intuitive understanding of the building blocks of numbers and the basics of multiplication. The introduction and appendices can also help adult readers answer questions about factoring from their young audience. The artwork is crisp and creative and the colors are bright and engaging, making this volume a welcome deviation from standard math texts. Any person, regardless of age, can profit from reading this book. Readers will find themselves returning to its pages for a very long time, continually learning from and getting to know the monsters as their knowledge expands. You Can Count on Monsters is a magnificent addition for any math education program and is enthusiastically recommended to every teacher, parent and grandparent, student, child, or other individual interested in exploring the visually fascinating world of the numbers 1 through 100.