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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Unpacking Poverty: The Invisible Chains Holding Back Low-Income Nations

In Earth for All, the authors explore systemic barriers like heavy debt and a complicated trade system, emphasizing the urgent need for innovative solutions to empower nations facing poverty and…