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How New Society Publishers is Giving Back
🌟 This GivingTuesday, New Society Publishers is proud to support New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community, helping men overcome substance use challenges. Inspired by Dan O’Sullivan’s powerful recovery story, we’re donating to this impactful cause.
When Not to Use Technology for Connection
Social media can feel isolating and draining for many. In The Joy of Missing Out, Christina Crook explores how our tech-focused lives impact real connections and offers insights on finding balance, especially as the holiday season approaches.
This Holiday Season, Choose Vision Over Planning
In this excerpt, we explore Kumar’s view of elegant simplicity—how being present in the moment creates a sense of abundance, regardless of what’s under the tree. With a little intention, the holidays can shift from a time of giving to one of receiving peace, connection, and joy.
Savor the Holiday with Zucchini Waffles
The book DIY Sourdough: The Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Starters, Bread, Snacks, and More, by John and Jessica Moody The book, DIY Sourdough: The Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Starters, Bread, Snacks, and More, by John and Jessica Moody, offers simple, time-saving recipes. Today’s blog features a sourdough zucchini waffle recipe that is both delicious and simple to make.
Handmade Holiday
In today’s Holiday Sale blog, Bevin Cohen, author of The Artisan Home Herbalist, offers up a thoughtful guide to holiday gift-giving – and a guide to infusing oils. Learn the simple art of making herb-infused oils, which can be used as they are, or turned into a variety of products, from sugar scrubs to medicinal balms.
Five Tips for Hosting a More Purposeful, Eco-Friendly Gathering
Leor Rotchild, author of How We Gather Matters, offers his expert advice on hosting with purpose and sustainability in mind. These five tips will help you celebrate the season with purpose—and show your guests how easy (and rewarding) it is to go green.
How to Unlock Smart Buying Decisions this Season
In The Better World Handbook, Ellis Jones makes it easy to shop more consciously by focusing on sustainability, fair labor, and community impact. This excerpt offers simple, practical tips to help you make choices that align with your values—without adding any extra stress to your day.
From Frankfurt to Action: EJ Hurst’s Sustainability Musts for Publishers
For the UN panel “From Climate Science to Climate Action” at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair, EJ Hurst, Sales Manager and Environmental Lead at New Society Publishers, joined industry leaders to explore sustainable practices in publishing. They discussed reducing paper use, adopting energy-efficient production, and lowering carbon emissions to create a more eco-conscious publishing industry.
Take the Holidays Outside with these Family Activities
Even in winter, the outdoors helps manage stress and energy, especially during the holidays. Explore ideas from Everyone Wins and The Big Book of Nature Activities—because the best gift is our presence.
Planting a “Forever Forest”
This holiday season, we invite readers to make, share, observe, and enjoy the gifts of a slowed-down, mindful season. Author Sami Grover (We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now) shares a creative way he’s helping his kids learn the power of incremental change using a unique holiday gift idea.
Conscious Gifting: Giving with Heart (and a Little Thought)
This year, New Society Publishers invites you to embrace a season of mindful spending, focusing on thoughtful choices that honor the spirit of sustainability and connection.
Interview with Jo Nelson, co-author of The Art of Focused Conversation
For many years, Jo Nelson has been teaching and refining the Focused Conversation method. In her book The Art of Focused Conversation, Second edition, co-written with R. Brian Stanfield, she…
Interview with Robert Pavlis, author of Food Science for Gardeners
Robert Pavlis’s Food Science for Gardeners will help readers harness science to cultivate healthier, tastier fruits and veggies. We asked Robert five questions to learn why his new book is a must-read.
3 Ways Caring for the Planet Can Keep Money in Your Pocket
Whether your goal is to help the planet or simply save money, there are practical actions you can take that benefit both your savings and the environment in the long run.