Michelle Hamilton Livres

NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLERNOW WITH A NEW WORKBOOKDeena Kastor was a star youth runner with tremendous promise, yet her career almost ended after college, when her competitive method—run as hard as possible, for fear of losing—fostered a frustration and negativity and brought her to the brink of burnout. On the verge of quitting, she took a chance and moved to the high altitudes of Alamosa, Colorado, where legendary coach Joe Vigil had started the first professional distance-running team. There she encountered the idea that would transform her running the notion that changing her thinking—shaping her mind to be more encouraging, kind, and resilient—could make her faster than she’d ever imagined possible. Building a mind so strong would take years of effort and discipline, but it would propel Kastor to the pinnacle of running—to American records in every distance from the 5K to the marathon—and to the accomplishment of earning America’s first Olympic medal in the marathon in twenty years.Let Your Mind Run is a fascinating intimate look inside the mind of an elite athlete, a remarkable story of achievement, and an insightful primer on how the small steps of cultivating positivity can give anyone a competitive edge.

Set against the backdrop of early World War II Europe, the story follows Kate Bowen, an archaeology student who navigates the tumult of love and loss. Her romance with military pilot Alex Wolfe is overshadowed by the mysterious murders of her loved ones, linked to her past. With the aid of smugglers and Resistance fighters, Kate embarks on a perilous quest through Scotland, London, and France, confronting both external dangers and her own fears. This tale intertwines themes of self-discovery, adventure, and the enduring power of love.

Emma McCordick, a reclusive computer science teacher, leads a quiet life filled with volunteering and academia until a shocking phone call thrusts her into a dangerous world of espionage. As she navigates a landscape fraught with betrayal and intrigue, her trust is tested, especially when she encounters Jozef, a mercenary with a questionable past. Together, they must confront terrorists and personal demons, all while grappling with the intense chemistry that could either unite or destroy them.

Set against the backdrop of a bus journey, the narrative explores the unsettling dynamics among a group of sociopaths. As the protagonist navigates this bizarre environment, psychological tension builds, revealing the complexities of human behavior and morality. The story delves into themes of identity, manipulation, and survival, challenging the reader to consider the nature of empathy and the darker aspects of human relationships.

Set against the backdrop of the 1970s South American Dirty War, a young archaeologist named Ruth Wolfe strives to establish her career in a male-dominated field. As she navigates a tumultuous political landscape in Argentina, she confronts government conspiracies and the threat of disappearing rebels. Along the way, a Viking-esque photojournalist emerges as an unexpected ally, complicating her journey with friendship and danger while she seeks to uncover hidden truths of the past.

The Study of al-Andalus explores the many ways in which James T. Monroe's scholarship has inspired further study in topics including Hispano-Arabic, Hebrew, and Romance literatures, Persian epic poetry, the impact of Andalusi literature in Egypt and the Arab East, and the lasting legacy of the expulsion of Spain's last Muslims.