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The Nature of Nature
The Nature of Nature

Vandana Shiva

In an age of climate catastrophes and extinction, we need to turn back to nature and learn, once again, how to live sustainably on planet Earth—beginning with our relationship to food. Four billion years ago, Earth was a hot, lifeless planet. Through the process of evolution, the Earth...
 
 
Countdown 1960
Countdown 1960

Chris Wallace

Instant New York Times BestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthA riveting new work and fresh take on the lead-up to the presidential election of 1960, drawing timely parallels to the choice Americans face in 2024It’s January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy...
 
 
Henry V
Henry V

Dan Jones

"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."—The New York Times“The best biography yet of England’s greatest king."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and JerusalemThe New York Times...
 
 
Face Forward
Face Forward

Bethny Ricks

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey with author Bethny Ricks as she intricately weaves the tapestry of her own life experiences with the wisdom she's learned. This book offers a beacon of hope, revealing a transformative way of leadership grounded in the power of resilience and faith.Bethny...
 
 
The Unplugged Hours
The Unplugged Hours

Hannah Brencher

No matter what you do for a living, how much time your apps save you, or how much entertainment your phone brings, it is possible to unplug—and find an even better life on the other side.In the spring of 2021, Hannah Brencher found herself depleted and exhausted—and she knew the culprit...
 
 
Love & Whiskey
Love & Whiskey

Fawn Weaver

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBONUS CHAPTER NOT INCLUDED IN HARDCOVER EDITION Love & Whiskey is the true story of Jack Daniel, Nearest Green, the man, and Uncle Nearest, the whiskey company Fawn Weaver founded to honor and amplify Green's legacy. But it's not the whole story. A bonus...
 
 
Horror for Weenies
Horror for Weenies

Emily C. Hughes

A smart, funny crash course in 25 iconic horror movies, from Psycho to Hereditary, for people who love getting the reference but hate being scared.You don't have to miss out just because you don't like to be frightened! Stop trying to read nonsensical Wikipedia plot summaries (we know you’re...
 
 
It All Makes Sense Now
It All Makes Sense Now

Meredith Carder

From the personal and coaching experience of an ADHDer, actionable tools and techniques to understand your ADHD brain and unlock life's possibilities.Do you often feel that your emotions are intense and difficult to regulate? Does boredom get to you seemingly more than most? Do you struggle...
 
 
Kent State
Kent State

Brian VanDeMark

A definitive history of the fatal clash between Vietnam War protestors and the National Guard, illuminating its causes and lasting consequences. On May 4, 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio, political fires that had been burning across America during the 1960s exploded. Antiwar protesters...
 
 
Relaxed
Relaxed

Megan Fate Marshman

Read by the author.We often try to do a lot for God—without him. Relaxed is a call to let go of spiritual performance, reject our cultural tendency to live under pressure, and find freedom to walk with God and toward God, one gentle step at a time.Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere...
 
 
Diddy: Summit to Plummet
Diddy: Summit to Plummet

Sean Combs

Call him Diddy, Puff Daddy, or Brother Love. No alias can mask the flood of sexual abuse lawsuits levied against music mogul Sean Combs. Will 3 decades of bad boy behavior be his swan song?
 
 
Israel's Second Front
Israel's Second Front

Ramita Navai

Amid a widening conflict, the rising support for Hamas and other forces beyond Gaza. Correspondent Ramita Navai investigates militants in the West Bank, Israel's military campaign against them, and the implications for the ongoing conflict.
 
 
Pitch People
Pitch People

Arnold Morris

Everyone has seen them. The guy on the late-night TV infomercial showing the latest, must-have slicer-dicer or the woman at a State Fair squeezing several pints of water from the small head of a miracle mop. After 25 years Stanley Jacobs's energetic inside look at the history of this dynamic...
 
 
Democracy on Trial
Democracy on Trial

Vanessa Fica

The roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. Amid the presidential race, examining the House Jan. 6 committee's evidence, the threat to democracy and the historic charges against Trump.
 
 
Tune Into the Future
Tune Into the Future

Michio Kaku

A hundred years before the internet gave us nerd culture, there was Hugo Gernsback. Even though few remember him today, the eccentric inventor foresaw how technology would shape our lives.
 
 
American Highway
American Highway

Brian Mulvey

Leaving a life of stability to revive a broken dream of his past, a 32-year-old man takes off on a journey with a childhood friend to capture the stories, struggles and dreams of diverse, everyday Americans.
 
 
Don't Fall in Love with Yourself
Don't Fall in Love with Yourself

Justin Pearson

The life and music of Justin Pearson. An enigmatic underground musician and owner of Three One G records.
 
 
Fortnite: Battle, Build, Survive!
Fortnite: Battle, Build, Survive!

John Yao

With over 125million active players around the globe, Fortnite has taken the world by storm. It has changed lives, created universal stars and enhanced careers in the world of streaming.
 
 
Horror Able
Horror Able

Lauren Applebaum

Horror Able is an educational piece that focuses and raises awareness on disabilities and inclusion. It's meant to stress the importance of diversity, representation and accessibility in the industry.
 
 
Bigger Than Life: Bert I. Gordon In The 1950s & 1960s
Bigger Than Life: Bert I. Gordon In The 1950s & 1960s

C. Courtney Joyner

C. Courtney Joyner dives in to Bert I. Gordon's life and career, concentrating on his work in the 50s and 60s. Gordon was known for many films, including "The Cyclops," "The Beginning of the End," "The Amazing Colossal Man," "Attack of the Puppet People," and many more classics. Mr. BIG often...