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The bestseller “Nothing you don’t already know: Remarkable reminders about meaning, purpose, and self-realization” by Alexander den Heijer is now available in French!

★★★★★ In 2015, Alexander (inspirational speaker, and consultant) started sharing his writings about living with purpose, overcoming fear, facing yourself, and making a difference on Instagram and his posts became viral.

This book holds a selection of his most popular quotes and writings that have already positively impacted thousands of people. The title refers to the idea that if you learn something profound, it’s not as if you have learned something new. Rather, it’s as if something is being unveiled to you that you have always known.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “I have purchased multiple copies of “Nothing You Don’t Know Already Know” to give to people. This book is easy to read, relevant and inspiring. Alexander den Heijer brings ancient wisdom to a new audience.”

★★★★★“I absolutely loved this book and has gone in my ‘books to keep forever’ bookcase. I read it in two days and will recommend this book to everyone.”

★★★★★ “This is not a book— it’s a gem!”

★★★★★ “Such an empowering read.”

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The compelling bestseller “The Memory of an Elephant” by Alex Lasker is now available in Simplified Chinese!

★★★★★ This is the debut novel of a well-known and accomplished screenwriter. Lasker wrote films that starred such actors as Clint Eastwood, Bruce Willis and Patricia Arquette, among others.

“The Memory of an Elephant” is an epic saga told by an aging African elephant as he makes a last, perilous journey to find the humans who rescued him as an orphan some fifty years ago. Interwoven with his narrative are the tumultuous lives of the family who raised and then lost him: a famed hunting guide and his wife, who runs an animal orphanage ; their son and daughter; and the young Kikuyu who finds the orphaned elephant and becomes part of the Hathaway family.

This timeless story is alternately heartwarming and heartbreaking, spanning east Africa, Great Britain and New York from 1962 to 2015. The greater purpose of the story is that we identify with a sense of the preciousness of life, all life, and share the basic awareness of these truths that make our own lives meaningful.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “What a beautiful story. It is one of survival, happiness, sadness and courage. Told from the elephant, Ishi’s perspective, it was unputdownable. I truly felt like I was part of his life! I love elephants and all that they are, so I was wonderfully surprised at just how great a story this was. How well written. It was a story of true love!”

★★★★★ “There are few books I have read with the power of imagery and emotional realism to affect me so profoundly as Alex Lasker’s The Memory of an Elephant. This is not just another animal story. This is a story that originates in a deep sense of injustice, moral sin, brought to vivid reality on an epic scale. It is a masterpiece that ranks with the best classics of animal stories.”

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

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“Pillow Self-Talk: 5 Minutes Before Bed to Start Living the Life of Your Dreams” by Kristen Helmstetter is now available in Arabic!

From the author of the international bestseller, Coffee Self-Talk, comes another life-changing book, “Pillow Self-Talk”.

Imagine creating your dream life with a simple, 5-minute nighttime ritual. The moments before you fall asleep are a profound time to reinvent yourself. Change what you say before bed, and your life will never be the same.

With “Pillow Self-Talk”, readers will discover a powerful ritual to help them manifest their dreams, reach their goals, find peace, relaxation, and happiness… all while getting the best sleep ever!

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “What a wonderful concept! Simply taking a few minutes before bed each night to talk kindly to yourself, tell yourself who you are, what you have, all of your dreams and desires, manifesting them – then allowing your dreams to become your reality!! It works!! And it’s beautiful!”

★★★★★ “Since I have started incorporating a night routine of 5 minutes, I have been able to sleep all night without waking up and even feel more rested. It is rewiring your brain. I am able to focus more and get more done at my very stressful job, which by the way always causes sleep interruption thinking about the issues going on. I realized that not sleeping enough or getting deep sleep was causing me to not think clearly or even make good decisions. Reading the suggestions in this book has helped me tremendously.”

★★★★★ “I am enjoying a new way to wind down and prepare for sleep. Love this book!”

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

★★★★★ The book has sold over 300,000 copies in English alone and has received 31,100 positive ratings on Amazon.

★★★★★ It has been licensed in 12 international languages and has been optioned for Film/TV rights.

★★★★★ 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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The bestseller “This book is on fire!” by Ron Keres is now available in Turkish!

★★★★★ From the creators of the best-selling This book is perfect!, comes a sizzling new story that tackles the trials of dealing with picky eaters…

Meet Finn the Frog, who takes immense pride in his extraordinary book. But even more than that, Finn is renowned for his world-famous kitchen and his exceptional culinary skills. With his self-proclaimed greatness as a chef, he believes he can conquer any cooking challenge. Little does he know, he’s about to face one of the most formidable challenges in the culinary world―cooking for a picky kid.

In this fiery and interactive journey, Finn sets out to please his hungry reader with dish after dish. Will his froggy flavors ignite to culinary chaos, or will Finn discover the secret ingredient to win over the finicky eater?

This book is on fire! combines witty storytelling with captivating illustrations, making it an absolute must-have for your bookshelf. Order your copy today and share the laughter with your little ones!

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “This is a super cute book with a storyline every parent can relate to! Our little ones struggle with picky eating and this book was enjoyable for the whole family. Our children requested this book at bedtime several nights in a row.”

★★★★★ “An entertaining story with brilliant illustrations. A well deserved five stars”

★★★★★ “The first night reading this, I had to read it three times before saying that’s enough now. My son just adored it, and as a picky eater, he thought it was great and laughed through it all.”

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The heartwarming children’s book, “The Little Elephant” by Elisabeth Longridge, is available in German!

★★★★★ This is an original illustrated book for children by an accomplished author-illustrator whose previous books have been successfully licensed in multiple markets.

Everyone knows that elephants remember everything. But has Elefin forgotten something, and is there anything he can do about it?

“The Little Elephant” is a touching story about a tiny elephant who is excited to meet his new herd but can’t remember how to say an elephant “hello“. He is quite embarrassed! He is not sure if his trunk doesn’t work properly or if he has just forgotten how to say it. He listens to advice from the animals he meets and tries, tries and tries again. But it isn’t until he gets help from a special friend that he learns the tricks he needs.

It is a picture book (700 words) for 4-7 year-old children about patience, perseverance and developing confidence. This book reminds us that we are good enough the way we are. It also promotes values of inclusiveness and tolerance.

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The bestseller “The Self-Discipline Blueprint” by Patrik Edblad is now available in Simplified Chinese!

★★★★★ “This is a wonderful book that shows you how to take complete control over your life” ~ Brian Tracy

What if a few simple habits and strategies could help you stop putting things off and start getting things done? What if you kept every promise you made to yourself? What if you could enjoy guilt-free leisure at the end of each day?

Certified mental trainer, Patrik Edblad, has helped hundreds of coaching clients and thousands of readers beat procrastination and achieve their goals. In this book, he lays out the complete step-by-step guide to develop relentless self-discipline.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Self-Discipline is doing what you don’t feel like doing. This book outlines some ways to get yourself to achieve your necessary tasks without all the drama. The wisdom here far exceeds the price of the book!”

★★★★★ “This is a great book. It really helps you understand your habits and helps you become more aware of what you’re doing that brings you “down.” He breaks down in each chapter very detailed on what you’re doing that may not be working out for you and what you should try instead.”

★★★★★ “Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the Self Discipline Blueprint- yes it is simplistic but that is because Patrick did the heavy lifting of researching, synthesizing and organizing the principles into small building blocks for self discipline. I like the iterative processes and most especially the summaries at the end of each chapter. For me this book is a keeper.”

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The international bestseller “The Little Book of Stoicism” by Jonas Salzgeber is now available in Hindi!

★★★★★ “The Little Book of Stoicism” has been licensed in 24 languages!

This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you and live up to your best self. A mix of timeless wisdom and empowering advice, The Little Book of Stoicism will point the way to anyone seeking a calm and wise life in a chaotic world.

★★★★★ “I really liked reading “The Little Book of Stoicism” for its simplicity and its genuine attempt to demystify this philosophy and present it in a contemporary setting… The language and writing style are simple and pleasing and I am sure will be relatable to most young people of today’s age… Overall, for anyone interested in philosophy or simply looking for ways for self-improvement, this book will surely be very helpful.”
— Gisela Dixon for Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ “This book become my PowerBook that I return to and each time I read it again, I discover something new. This was my first book about the subject which got me to read more.”

★★★★★ “A well written consolidated resource of stoic writing and practice. Easy to follow and reference format. Looking forward to more by the writer”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), German, Chinese Complex, Simplified Chinese, Croatian, Romanian, Mongolian, Italian, Vietnamese, Thai, Farsi, Serbian, Spanish (world), Polish, Russian, Slovak, Portuguese (Brazil), French (world), Turkish, Korean, Czech, Hindi, Marathi, Ukrainian, and Portuguese (Portugal). 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.