As Rabbi Paysach Krohn steps up to the podium, the atmosphere becomes electric with excitement and anticipation. The bestselling author of the beloved "Maggid series" is a globetrotting speaker who has touched and inspired tens of thousands with his insights, wisdom, and, of course, his stories.

Now, in The Maggid at the Podium, we can bring the maggid's messages to our homes, to read, reread and share with those we love.

We will hear how a simple thank-you note became "Exhibit A" in a lawsuit. We'll discover how to make our homes secure and comforting havens for our family. 21st-century life making you tense? Rabbi Krohn offers strategies, insights and, of course, great stories to help us deal with the stress and time management challenges that so many of us face.

Rabbi Krohn's topics are as contemporary as iPads and ICUs, while his wisdom is as timeless as the Talmud and Tanach. And the stories he uses to ensure that his messages make their way directly from our heads to our hearts, well, they are classic Krohn — warm, unusual, compelling and simply unforgettable.