Social sciences

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning book that inspired an Apple Original series from Apple TV+ • A landmark investigation of patient deaths at a New Orleans hospital ravaged by Hurricane Katrina—and the suspenseful portrayal of the quest for truth and justice—from a Pulitzer Prize–winning physician and reporter “An amazing tale, as inexorable as a Greek

A marvelous collection of wide-ranging essays from the bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, exploring her lifelong relationship to science fiction—as a reader and as a writer At a time when the borders between genres are increasingly porous, she maps the fertile crosscurrents of speculative and science fiction, utopias, dystopias, slipstream, and fantasy, mus

From open floor plans and Zoom calls to Slack channels, the workplace has changed a lot over the years. But there’s one thing that never changes: You’ll always encounter jerks. Jerks at Work is the definitive guide to dealing with - and ultimately breaking free from - the overbearing bosses, irritating coworkers, and all-around difficult people who make work and life miserable.

Learn how to truly care for your beautiful self through all the seasons of life with this guided workbook from the bestselling author of Self-Love Workbook for Women and licensed clinical social worker Megan Logan, MSW, LCSW.

Whether you're a diehard alumni of the comics or a freshman to the Netflix series, this fantastic tome is one that will not want to miss this vividly designed hardcover volume exposing the idiosyncratic wit and dysfunctional dynamism of Netflix's family of superheroic savants.

A number one New York Times bestseller Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection Radio Four's 'Book of the Week' The official tie-in edition to the stunningly raw and powerful film adaptation of the bestselling memoir, starring Reese Witherspoon. At twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's rapid death from cancer, her family disbanded and her marriage cru

What is a dream? Why do we dream? How do our bodies and minds use them

THE VOLTAGE EFFECT explores why some ideas succeed while others fail to scale. Highlighting the importance of achieving "high voltage," List identifies five vital signs that make an idea replicable. Drawing on research and real-world examples, he offers strategies for maximizing impact across various sectors, emphasizing that understanding scaling can drive meaningful change in society.

When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a "soldier" mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe - and shoot down those we don't.

Today humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding--and also appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that developed vaccines for Covid-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, medical quackery, and conspiracy theorizing? Pinker rejects the cynical cliché that humans are simply irrational--cavemen out of time saddled with biases, fallacies, and illusions. After a

“The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century´s teaching. It is my attempt to answer, ‘What next?´ for students who are embarking on their ‘second act.´” —Julia Cameron   Julia Cameron has inspired millions with her bestseller on creativity, The Artist´s Way. In It´s Never Too Late To Begin Again, she turns her eye to a segment

Thoughts Are Things is a wonderful, motivational text from two acclaimed public speakers and accomplished authors—Bob Proctor and Greg S. Reid.  What mind-set determines whether or not a person will be successful? Do successful people think differently from those who never reach their potential? How can we change our thoughts so that the result of every thought—the offspring

Angels appear in every major world religion—from Christianity to Judaism, Islam to the Native American Thunderbirds. This book is a celebration of all the world´s divine messengers and a definitive resource containing all of the knowledge collected about these awe-inspiring beings. Rigorously researched, Angels is packed with knowledge about these protectors and guides, including:

The Classic Study of the Occult Reintroduced in a 50th Anniversary Edition The Black Arts is a fascinating and wonderfully readable exploration of the practice, theory, and underlying rationale of magick and occultism in all its branches, including witchcraft, spells, numerology, astrology, alchemy, kabbalah, tarot, charms, and summoning and control of spirits. This edition features a 50th

American Indian Healing Arts is a magical blend of plant lore, history, and living tradition that draws on a lifetime of study with native healers by herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch.

The international bestselling phenomenon Quiet permanently changed how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves. Now here is the companion journal with an assessment quiz and powerful prompts to help you harness your secret strengths, empower communication at home and at work, and nurture your best self. A lay-flat cover, smooth writing paper, and a ribbon marker mak

A one-of-a-kind card game rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, The Game of Real Life uses mindfulness to teach emotional problem-solving and interpersonal skills—plus a 96-page pocket guide to DBT. Be mindful. Solve conflicts. Live better. A fun and accessible way to learn how to cope effectively, The Game of Real Life is based on the principles of DBT, which incorporates mindf

These insightful cards are an innovative and uniquely interactive way to learn about and apply the highly popular Enneagram personality model as you uncover your inner feelings, motives, and desires; nurture your empathy and compassion for others; and grow toward the best version of yourself. Embark on a new Enneagram journey—by yourself or with other—with Enneagram Essentials, a beau

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clea

The mysterious civilizations of Lemuria and Atlantis become reality as Shirley Andrews, the author of "Atlantis: Insights From a Lost Civilization" combines details from scholars, scientists and the respected psychic Edgar Cayce. Her sober portrayal of disturbing parallels between the spiritual decay of Atlantis and our modern world, and her reasonable explanations for the vivid dreams and past li