Tom Wolfe's electrifying account of the early days of the U.S. space program follows the test pilots who became America's first astronauts, including Chuck Yeager and the Mercury Seven. Through his signature New Journalism style, Wolfe explores the unique combination of courage, ego, and competitive spirit—'the right stuff'—that defined these men who risked their lives to push the boundaries of flight and space exploration. A thrilling chronicle of American ambition, heroism, and the birth of the space age.

The Right Stuff

A groundbreaking exposé that traces three generations of the Sackler family, whose pharmaceutical empire and aggressive marketing of OxyContin helped fuel the opioid crisis that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, this book reveals how a dynasty built on philanthropy and art patronage concealed its role in one of the greatest public health tragedies in American history. Patrick Radden Keefe masterfully unravels the secret history of a family that epitomized the American dream while leaving devastation in its wake.

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

In a dystopian future where books are outlawed and 'firemen' burn any that are found, Guy Montag begins to question his role as a book burner after a chance encounter with a free-thinking young woman. As he secretly explores the forbidden world of literature, Montag must confront a society that has chosen mindless entertainment over knowledge and critical thinking. This prophetic novel explores themes of censorship, conformity, and the power of the written word.

Fahrenheit 451

A groundbreaking exploration of pain that combines cutting-edge neuroscience with compelling patient stories to reveal why we experience pain and what we can do about it. Dr. Monty Lyman takes readers on a journey through the latest scientific discoveries about pain mechanisms, debunking common myths and offering hope for those who suffer. This accessible yet authoritative work transforms our understanding of one of humanity's most universal experiences.

The Painful Truth: The new science of why we hurt and how we can heal

A seminal work on the art and craft of typography, this essay explores the principles of letterform design, readability, and the philosophical foundations of printing. Eric Gill presents his influential views on the relationship between typography and society, arguing for clarity, functionality, and beauty in printed text. This edition includes contributions from Boris Donné and Patricia Menay that contextualize Gill's enduring impact on modern typographic practice.

An Essay on Typography

Harry August dies and is reborn again and again with all his memories intact, living the same life from 1919 onwards in an endless cycle. When a little girl delivers a message that the world is ending, Harry must use his infinite lives to uncover the truth and stop a fellow time-looper from destroying everything. A brilliant exploration of immortality, consequence, and the weight of knowledge across multiple lifetimes.

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

A radical reimagining of time management that confronts the uncomfortable truth that our lives span roughly four thousand weeks. Oliver Burkeman challenges conventional productivity advice and offers a liberating perspective on how to make peace with our finite time, embrace our limitations, and focus on what truly matters. This philosophical yet practical guide transforms our anxiety about time into a path toward a more meaningful existence.

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals

A fascinating exploration of the unconscious brain that reveals how the vast majority of our mental processes operate beneath our awareness. Neuroscientist David Eagleman takes readers on a journey through the hidden depths of the mind, exposing how our unconscious drives shape our decisions, perceptions, and sense of self in ways we never imagined. This eye-opening work challenges our assumptions about free will, identity, and what it means to be human.

Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain

A raw and darkly humorous memoir by former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy, chronicling her tumultuous childhood as a child actor and the deeply troubled relationship with her abusive mother. With unflinching honesty, McCurdy recounts her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and the toxic dynamics of stage parenting, ultimately finding liberation and her own voice after her mother's death. This provocative title promises a candid exploration of trauma, identity, and breaking free from parental control.

I'm Glad My Mom Died

Jason Dessen is abducted into a nightmarish reality where nothing in his life is as he remembers it—not his wife, his son, or his career. As he struggles to return to his true family, he must navigate a mind-bending labyrinth of infinite parallel worlds where every choice creates a new path. A pulse-pounding thriller that explores identity, love, and the roads not taken.

Dark Matter

A masterclass in product development and entrepreneurship from the creator of the iPod and Nest thermostat. Tony Fadell shares hard-won lessons from his decades building revolutionary products at Apple and beyond, offering candid advice on everything from managing teams to navigating corporate politics. This is an essential guide for anyone looking to transform innovative ideas into world-changing products.

Build

A fascinating investigation into the forgotten art of breathing, revealing how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how this impacts our health. James Nestor travels the world to uncover ancient breathing techniques and works with scientists to understand the transformative power of proper respiration. Through compelling research and personal experimentation, he demonstrates how changing the way we breathe can improve our lives in profound ways.

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

A haunting collection of psychological fiction from one of horror's most masterful voices, Shirley Jackson. These unsettling tales explore the darkness lurking beneath everyday life, featuring ordinary people confronted by inexplicable terrors and the sinister undercurrents of human nature. Jackson's signature blend of subtle dread and psychological insight creates stories that linger long after the final page.

Dark Tales

Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz offers an irreverent, candid guide to making art and navigating the art world. Drawing from his decades of experience, he provides practical advice, inspiration, and hard-won wisdom for aspiring artists at any stage of their creative journey. This is both a manifesto on the meaning of art and a hands-on manual for developing your artistic voice and sustaining a creative life.

How to Be an Artist

Billy Pilgrim becomes "unstuck in time," experiencing his life's moments in random order—from his childhood in Ilium, New York, to his harrowing experience as a POW during the firebombing of Dresden in World War II, to his alleged abduction by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. Through dark humor and fragmented storytelling, Vonnegut crafts a devastating anti-war masterpiece that explores trauma, free will, and the human capacity to find meaning in chaos. The novel's haunting refrain "So it goes" accompanies each death, creating a meditation on mortality and the absurdity of war.

Slaughterhouse 5

A mind-bending thriller about a mysterious phenomenon called False Memory Syndrome that is tearing apart the fabric of reality, leaving people with memories of lives they never lived. NYC detective Barry Sutton and neuroscientist Helena Smith find themselves in a desperate race against time to stop a catastrophic technology that allows people to travel back and reshape their memories—and the world itself. As past and present collide in devastating loops, they must unravel the truth before humanity loses its grip on what's real.

Recursion

The authorized biography of Steve Jobs, based on over forty interviews with the Apple co-founder and CEO, as well as interviews with family members, colleagues, and competitors. This intimate portrait reveals the visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized six industries—personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing—while exploring both his brilliant innovations and his complex, often difficult personality. Isaacson presents an unflinching look at the man who changed how we interact with technology.

Steve Jobs

Renowned physicist Carlo Rovelli explores one of the universe's most mysterious dimensions in this elegant meditation on the nature of time. Drawing from physics, philosophy, and poetry, he reveals how our intuitive understanding of time is an illusion, unraveling the fabric of temporal reality from quantum mechanics to thermodynamics. This profound journey challenges readers to rethink everything they thought they knew about past, present, and future.

The Order of Time

Clay returns to Los Angeles twenty-five years after the events of Less Than Zero, finding himself trapped in a nightmarish world of manipulation, violence, and moral decay. As he becomes entangled with an aspiring actress and confronts old acquaintances from his past, the lines between reality and paranoia blur in sun-soaked LA noir. Ellis crafts a chilling portrait of Hollywood corruption and the darkness lurking beneath the glamorous surface of contemporary Los Angeles.

Imperial Bedrooms

From the beloved actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk comes a hilarious and unexpectedly poignant collection of absurdist sketches, satirical pieces, and comedic musings that showcase his decades-long career in comedy writing. This collection blends outrageous humor with moments of genuine human emotion, reflecting on the craft of comedy while delivering laugh-out-loud material that ranges from the brilliantly bizarre to the touchingly real. Odenkirk's unique voice shines through in every piece, offering both entertainment and insight into the mind of one of comedy's most inventive talents.

Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama

A masterfully curated collection of the finest science fiction stories published over the past year, selected by renowned editor Jonathan Strahan. This anthology showcases the genre's brightest talents and most innovative voices, offering readers a diverse array of thought-provoking narratives that explore humanity's future, technology, and the cosmos. From hard science fiction to speculative social commentary, this volume represents the cutting edge of contemporary SF literature.

The Year's Best Science Fiction, Volume 2

A wildly entertaining journey through the hidden connections between words, revealing how seemingly unrelated terms are linked through surprising etymological chains. Mark Forsyth takes readers on a circular tour from 'Abraham' to 'Zap,' uncovering bizarre word origins, forgotten meanings, and the fascinating stories behind everyday language. This witty and accessible exploration transforms linguistics into a captivating adventure full of unexpected discoveries.

The Etymologicon

Walter Isaacson's masterful biography explores the life of history's most creative genius, Leonardo da Vinci, revealing how his insatiable curiosity and ability to merge art with science made him the embodiment of Renaissance innovation. Drawing from thousands of pages of Leonardo's notebooks, Isaacson unveils the intimate connection between the artist's observations of nature and his groundbreaking works in painting, engineering, anatomy, and invention. This compelling portrait demonstrates how Leonardo's genius was rooted not in superhuman talents, but in skills we can all aspire to cultivate: intense curiosity, careful observation, and imaginative thinking.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Robert Greene examines the lives of historical and contemporary masters across various fields to uncover the keys to achieving extraordinary expertise and creative power. Through detailed analysis of figures like Leonardo da Vinci, Charles Darwin, and Mozart, Greene reveals the apprenticeship patterns, mentor relationships, and psychological strategies that transform talent into mastery. This book provides a practical roadmap for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential and achieve excellence in their chosen field.

Mastery

A comprehensive collection of short stories from Bruce Jay Friedman, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary American fiction. Known for his darkly comic sensibility and razor-sharp observations of suburban angst and urban neuroses, Friedman's stories blend absurdist humor with genuine pathos, chronicling the anxieties and absurdities of modern life with unflinching honesty and wit.

The Collected Short Fiction of Bruce Jay Friedman

Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull shares the inside story of how the groundbreaking animation studio fostered a culture of creativity and innovation that produced beloved films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. Drawing from decades of experience managing creative teams, Catmull reveals the management philosophies and leadership principles that helped Pixar overcome obstacles and maintain artistic excellence. This candid memoir offers practical insights into building collaborative environments where originality thrives and fear doesn't inhibit bold ideas.

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