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Editorial Planeta (under Diana imprint) just released the Spanish edition of book 3 of this popular stoicism trilogy by Jana Capri & Charan Díaz

★★★★★ The “Stay stoic, Stay Happy” trilogy has been licensed in 11 languages!

What can I do to be happy? How should I relate to other? How can I worry less? These are complex questions that we all ask ourselves at some point in life. But finding the right answers to these questions is not an easy task. What if you could ask the great philosophers Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus?

In each book you will find 79 questions about life and the corresponding philosopher’s answers adapted to accessible and modern language. The authors have also included psychological reflections that explore the messages in more depth and help to gain a more positive attitude towards life.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Great books to find some optimism when things are not going well. They read easily. I highly recommend them. For me Marcus Aurelius has been a great discovery.”

★★★★★ “A book based on stoic philosophy and that makes you reflect on what’s really important in life. It’s written in a reader-friendly way, easy to understand. Especially in these difficult times we’re facing the book makes you think that nothing is as bad as it seems, and that what counts is the right (positive) attitude.”

★★★★★ “This book was a friend referral, as I was looking for some positivity-related reading, and it was worth reading. Not only it triggered me to do some study on the great philosopher Marcus Aurelius, but also provided some positive thinking tips for my understanding. The authors have also provided a nice psychological reflection for each response of Marcus Aurelius. Resourceful read.”

Worldwide rights available except Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Macedonian, Slovenian, Turkish, Italian, Russian, Spanish (world), Arabic and English (for the Indian Subcontinent). Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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Planeta Mexico will release the Spanish edition of Michael Ivanov’s bestselling book “The Mount of Olives: 11 declarations to an extraordinary life” next month!

★★★★★ As an author and motivational speaker, Michael’s message of radical possibility has been read and shared all over the world through thousands of people in live audiences and millions of people through social media.

Combining courage, faith, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Mount of Olives takes readers for an emotional ride through the life of a boy whose search for better becomes a discovery of something extraordinary.

Michael Ivanov’s masterpiece tells the story of Felix, the Roman boy who despite all opposition, yearns to gain a worldly treasure. His journey will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Felix’s quest teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning the golden principles strewn along life’s path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, employee, parent, or teacher, this compelling and historical parable about an Everyman who navigates to success along the path of oh-so-familiar anxiety, shame, and self-doubt, is a charming and unforgettable guidebook for better living.”

★★★★★ “What a great story with words to live by! I couldn’t put this book down. I will share this with my friends and family!”

★★★★★ “A beautiful story that enjoyed reading very much. It is one I would very much like to give to my kids and grandchildren to read, it is that good.”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (world), Hungarian, and French (world). Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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The bestselling & multi-award-winning novel “The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride” by Joe Siple is now available in Spanish!

★★★★★ The book has sold over 150,000 copies in English alone and received 28,800 positive ratings on Amazon.

★★★★★ Joe Siple is #1 Amazon Bestselling Author & Maxy Awards Book of the Year Winner. The book is also recipient of the following recognitions: 2018 Maxy Award “Book of the Year”, 2018 PenCraft Award 1st Place “Fiction-Drama”, 2018 American Fiction Awards Finalist, 2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Award Finalist, 2018 Independent Author Network Awards Finalist in “Debut Fiction”, 2018 Wishing Shelf Award (UK) Finalist, #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Canada) and #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Australia).

With all his family and friends gone, one-hundred-year-old Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, a ten-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off wishes one by one. Along the way, Murray remembers what it’s like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason’s final wish come true.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “I have one chapter left to go, but it was after breaking down in complete tears from reading this amazing book out loud.”

★★★★★ “The world needs more stories like this one!”

★★★★★ “An emotional story that will leave readers meditating on the life-saving magic of kindness.”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Russian, Korean, Spanish (world), French (world), Simplified Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Serbian and Polish. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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This is the Spanish edition of “Living with Discipline Issues” by Dr. Parvathy Pathy and Dr. Poh Chai Hong that will be released shortly!

Almost all children can be unreasonably demanding and difficult at times. And a child’s excessive demands can wear out even the most patient of parents. Parenting our children in today’s society is very different from parenting in our parents’ time. The old rules may not necessarily work with the new youth. What should you do? Spare the rod and risk spoiling the child? Or spank, punish and impose your will? How do you tread the fine line between discipline and abuse?

“Living with Discipline Issues” offers sensible advice on handling temper tantrums, ways to handle children who lie or steal as well as effective discipline strategies you can use at home.

Dr. Parvathy Pathy is a senior consultant at the Child Guidance Clinic in Singapore, while Ms. Poh Chai Hong is a medical social worker at the same clinic.

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Today is the release date of the Spanish edition of “Stay Positive with Marcus Aurelius” by Jana Capri & Charan Díaz under Diana imprint of Editorial Planeta

★★★★★ “Stay Positive with Marcus Aurelius” is a part of the popular series “Stay stoic, Stay Happy” that has been licensed in 10 languages.

What can I do to be happy? How should I relate to other? How can I worry less? These are complex questions that we all ask ourselves at some point in life. But finding the right answers to these questions is not an easy task. What if you could ask the great philosopher Marcus Aurelius?

In this book you will find 79 questions about life and Marcus Aurelius’ answers inspired by his book “Meditations” and adapted to accessible, modern language. The authors have also included psychological reflections that explore the messages in more depth and help to gain a more positive attitude towards life.

★★★★★ “Great book to find some optimism when things are not going well. It reads very easy, I highly recommend it. For me Marcus Aurelius has been a great discovery.”

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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The Spanish edition of “Santa’s Lost Reindeer” by Rachel Hilz will be released shortly!

★★★★★ A hilarious Christmas tale that is sure to get everyone laughing! This book has sold over 20,000 copies in English alone in just two years since its publication.

What would you do if Santa showed up at your house on Christmas Eve, asking for help? Follow along in this adventure as Santa desperately searches for his favorite reindeer Bucky.

This comical story has adorable, hilarious illustrations throughout. No matter how cold it may be outside, this tale is sure to warm the hearts of all who read it.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Cute book that holds attention! I loved it!”

★★★★★ ” Comical, cute rhyming story.”

★★★★★ “A wise book, full of magic and truth.”

★★★★★”This is such a cute book for children (even older ones). The story holds kid’s attention, the illustrations are whimsically cute, and the whole story rhymes, which is great for teaching children to read (phonemic awareness). I loved reading it to my students and grandchildren.”

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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“Reconnect to Love: A Journey From Loneliness to Deep Connection” by Yong Kang Chan is now available in Spanish!

When we are alone and isolated, many of us think we will feel better once we surround ourselves with friends, family, or a romantic partner. We look for someone else to complete us, accompany us, and give us love and attention.

But instead of feeling less lonely, we often end up feeling empty and disappointed. Why is this so? Why does it seem that something is always missing from our relationships?

Timely and insightful, this book helps you feel more deeply connected with others and the world.

★★★★★ “This book is a simple and easy read that gets to the point of loneliness. You can tell the author has done a lot of personal work so that they can convey spiritual concepts in a simple fashion.” ~ Amazon Customer

★★★★★ “I got more out of this book than I expected. Learning to meet your own needs and love yourself for who you are is the key to ending loneliness and increasing genuine connection.” ~ Amazon Customer

Worldwide rights available except English (USA, Canada, UK), Spanish (world), German, Turkish, Russian, and Portuguese (Brazil).

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The bestselling inspirational novel “The man who was afraid to live” by Miguel Angel Montero is now available in audiobook format in Spanish!

This is a story about a man named Marcos who is afraid of living. Through happenstance, he meets a Quechuan wise man who guides him on a beautiful journey of self-discovery and his life would never be the same.

This book is rapidly becoming a bestseller in Spain (12th reprint). Its style and genre reminds us of Don Miguel Ruiz, Robin Sharma and Paulo Coelho’s works.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “A lesson in reinventing yourself and keeping in mind what’s really important”
★★★★★ “It hooks you from the first pages and you never want it to end”.”
★★★★★ “A wonderful book, one of those that are difficult to forget.”
★★★★★ “Thank you for giving hope with this masterpiece.”
★★★★★ “I cried with gratitude with this book.”

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This is HarperCollins’ Spanish edition of “The Billionaire and the Monk” by Vibhor Kumar Singh for North America.

This is an inspirational fable of two unlikely friends who both seek as well as show how to pursue happiness. It will delight fans of Paulo Coelho and Robin Sharma’s books.

You can preorder your copy here.

Worldwide rights are available except in English (world), Bulgarian, French (world), Greek, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal), German, Spanish (world), Turkish, and Korean. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.