the comfort crisis

In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort.
 
Easter’s journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA’s top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who’s found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding thirty-three-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more.
 
Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself.

the titus ten

Everything in a man’s life hinges on the kind of man he is.
 
Yet, none of us is naturally a godly man. That's something we have to learn, pursue, and cultivate. We need a manual to help us.
 
This book is a manual for becoming the kind of man God intends for you to be, and leading other men to do the same. Taking ten qualities from the Apostle Paul's short letter to his mentee Titus, The Titus Ten will help you grow in your understanding of the gospel, your identity, your character, your doctrine, and more. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion, to both process the way the Lord is growing you, and read in a group with other men. As you grow in these areas of your life, you'll become the kind of man God desires to use in your family, your church, and the world.

don’t be that guy

Have you ever worked with a leader who just didn’t get it?

Maybe he had the title but lacked the trust. Or maybe his blind spots were so obvious everyone saw them . . . except him. Truth is, we’ve all encountered that guy—and if we’re honest, we’ve all been that guy at some point too.

In Don't Be That Guy, Eugene Wilson tackles ten toxic traits that make following difficult—and leading ineffective. With sharp insight and practical guidance, Wilson doesn’t just name the problem; he shows you how to replace harmful habits with healthy ones that build trust, inspire loyalty, and cultivate lasting influence.

Whether you’re new to leadership or seasoned in ministry or business, this book will challenge you to lead with humility, emotional intelligence, and integrity. It’s not about perfection—it’s about being willing to grow.

Don’t settle for a leadership style that alienates or isolates. Become the kind of leader people want to follow.

spartan gold

In 1800, while crossing the Pennine Alps with his Grand Reserve Army, Napoleon Bonaparte stumbled across a startling discovery. Unable to transport it, he created an enigmatic map on the labels of twelve bottles of rare wine. When Napoleon died, the bottles disappeared—and the treasure was lost again.

Until now. Treasure-hunting husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are exploring the Great Pocomoke Swamp in Maryland when they are shocked to discover a World War II German U-boat. Inside, they find a bottle taken from Napoleon’s famous “Lost Cellar,” and fascinated, they set out to find the rest of the collection. But another connoisseur of sorts is hunting his own prize, and the Lost Cellar is his key to finding it. That man is Hadeon Bondaruk, a half-Russian, half-Persian millionaire, and the treasure will be his, no matter what.

leadership thrusts

Leadership Thrusts attempts to address the underlying issues, the overarching realities, and the baked-in inhibitors that govern the way churches and leaders operate. Beginning with the personality of the pastor, we explore the identities, the motives, the directions, and the roles of leaders, along with the sometimes overt, and sometimes subtle ways that churches react to progress.

the big miss

From 2004 to the spring of 2010, Hank Haney was Tiger Woods's coach, and Tiger was Haney's only client. In that period, Tiger won more than a third of the tournaments he entered and six of his fourteen major titles. Haney felt hugely honored to help Tiger with his swing, and he approached the job with intense absorption and attention to detail. Haney was with Tiger 110 days a year, spoke to him over 200 days a year, and stayed at Tiger's house up to 30 days a year--sometimes affording him more contact with Tiger than either the athlete's agent or caddy. Haney saw his student in nearly every circumstance: in the locker room; on the course; with his wife, Elin; and relaxing with friends. Haney was there through it all, observing how Tiger's public identity sometimes meshed awkwardly with the roles of husband and friend, and how the former child prodigy came to have a conflicted relationship with the game that made him famous.

the gales of november

For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century better than the 729-foot-long Edmund Fitzgerald―the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes.

But on November 10, 1975, as the “storm of the century” threw 100 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior, the Mighty Fitz found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down with her, leaving the tragedy shrouded in mystery for a half century.

In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind―"the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.

Focused on those directly affected by the tragedy, The Gales of November is both an emotional tribute to the lives lost and a propulsive, page-turning narrative history of America’s most-mourned maritime disaster.

revitalize church

Is your church struggling to grow? Has momentum stalled? Are you facing the challenge of rebuilding trust and restoring vision? Revitalize Church is a strategic guide designed to help pastors and church leaders navigate the process of church revitalization with biblical wisdom and practical systems.

Church revitalization is the process of restoring spiritual health, strategic vision, and practical systems within the context of a plateaued, spiritually struggling, or dying congregation. Without intentional revitalization, stagnation inevitably leads to decline. With the right tools and leadership strategies, churches can regain their strength, impact, and momentum. In Revitalize Church, you'll discover:

• Proven strategies to restore trust after past leadership failures

• The six essential growth engines that drive a healthy, thriving church.

• Apostolic insights on balancing vision, leadership, and pastoral care.

• Step-by-step guidance for reigniting organizational momentum.

• Practical systems and structures to sustain long-term numerical and spiritual growth.

Whether you're leading a struggling church or simply seeking renewed strength for future growth. This book will equip you with the principles, strategies, and vision centric perspective needed to restore, rebuild, and relaunch your congregation into a season of health and expansion.

Your church's best days aren't behind you. It is time to Revitalize Church!