Avery Books

10/22/2025

Cas Holman, toy designer and author of , has worked with execs at Google, Nike and Disney and says this is the No. 1 ‘overlooked’ skill she teaches them. More on CNBC Make It.

Toy designer, educator and author Cas Holman has worked with executives at Google, Nike and Disney. He shares the importance of incorporating play into your work, and how it leads to more innovation, success and creativity.

10/21/2025

Play is how we learn to be human. And yet—do you play?

The truth is, we’re all born playful. But when we grow up, we will learn to suppress this critical, hardwired instinct and our lives become ruled by “getting things done.” In fact, disconnection from our playful selves is hazardous to everything from our emotional well-being to our ability to problem-solve and innovate.

PLAYFUL by world-famous designer Cas Holman is out today! Available wherever books are sold.

📘 PLAYFUL: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity by Cas Holman

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

Cas Holman, the award-winning toy designer behind creations for Google, Nike, and LEGO, joined CBS Mornings to discuss her new book, "Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity." Holman says play isn't just for kids—it's a core human instinct that fuels creativity and connection at every age. Watch now!

Cas Holman, the award-winning toy designer behind creations for Google, Nike, and LEGO, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new book, "Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity." Holman says play isn't just for kids—it's a core human instinct that fuels...

10/20/2025

Last day to enter our Goodreads giveaway! 15 galleys of "Plant Powered Plus" by Dr B, The Gut Health MD (on sale 1/13/26) are up for grabs! More details here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/423810-plant-powered-plus-activate-the-power-of-your-gut-to-tame-inflammation

10/15/2025

by Angus Fletcher is a Next Big Idea Club finalist!

Today, it’s our pleasure to share the five finalists for Season 27 of the Next Big Idea Club.

10/09/2025

Listen to John J Fugelsang as he welcomes back Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, author of , to the show for a fruitful conversation.

Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 10/08/2025 · 1h 33m

10/09/2025

This is the story of your body’s ability to heal itself. In THE GREAT NERVE, new science reveals the groundbreaking potential of the vagus nerve to regulate your body’s vital systems and heal a wide variety of medical conditions without drugs. By opening the door to the new field of neuroimmunology, THE GREAT NERVE  not only revolutionizes how we understand and treat disease, it gives us unprecedented hope for our health.

📘 THE GREAT NERVE: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes by Kevin J. Tracy, MD

10/06/2025

Friends!

I am beyond excited to announce my newest book – IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome!

In conventional medicine, “IBS” is frequently used as a catch-all label, often accompanied by a prescription or two. But this diagnosis can miss the deeper issues at play, such as hidden imbalances and increased intestinal permeability.

Many people with Hashimoto’s also experience some level of intestinal permeability, which is a key (and often overlooked) trigger for autoimmunity. In fact, digestive symptoms associated with IBS often show up 5-15 years before an autoimmune diagnosis.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I was diagnosed with IBS in 2002, and got the Hashimoto’s diagnosis 7 years later. Between the two diagnoses, I started to develop more and more symptoms.

My path to healing Hashimoto’s was very much paved by healing my gut. Since my Hashimoto’s diagnosis over a decade ago, I have learned so much about what disrupts the gut barrier. This is why I decided to write a new book focused on gut health.

Symptoms I thought were “normal” (like bloating, cramping, urgency, and pain) turned out to have real, treatable root causes. In my new book, I share these many possible root causes and how to address them.

I wrote this book because I believe in root cause healing, and I want to help you learn how to uncover the true source of your symptoms and create a personalized healing plan to restore your gut and your life. This book has been over a decade in the making, and I’m so excited to share all I’ve learned!

IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is now available for preorder! Comment IBSBOOK below and check your DMs on your mobile device, I’ll send you the page to learn more and reserve your copy.

Have you or anyone you know been diagnosed with IBS? What’s your experience been like?

Be sure to follow me for more on how to take charge of your own health!

10/02/2025

What if your symptoms like fatigue and burnout aren’t just about stress or overwork, but your hormones waving a white flag? Sara Gottfried, MD sits down with nurse practitioner and author Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the hidden drivers of midlife burnout.

Podcast Episode · Treated with Dr. Sara Szal · 09/17/2025 · 52m

10/01/2025

Coming this month! Check them out now.

"Korean Vegan Homemade" by Joanne Lee Molinaro of The Korean Vegan

"Why Brains Need Friends" by Ben Rein, PhD

"Playful" by Cas Holman