Explores the stories of 30 remarkable young men, whose passions led to lifesaving medical treatments, revolutionary inventions, and history-making achievements.

"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...

"We're all pretty good at picking out nonsense in the fancy language of old-school bullshit. But bullshit is much more easily cloaked in the complex, seemingly authoritative language of math, science, and statistics. Calling Bullshit shows us that you don't need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems with data. You just need the ability to think clearly and a bit of practice spotting the common tricks used in the way that numbers are presented....

A stunning visual exploration of what it takes to be counted among the weirdest, most incredible animals on Earth.

The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...

"The Varieties of Religious Experience is a generous and endlessly insightful book about human nature." - The New York Times "The most notable of all books in the field of the psychology of religion and probably destined to be the most influential book written on religion in the 20th century." - Psychology today Published in 1902 and quickly established itself as a classic, this book is a work that opens a new era of thinking. The study made by...

A collection of knock-knock jokes.

The Confessions of St. Augustine is the collection of St. Augustine's thirteen autobiographical books, each singly known as Confessions. In these books he details his sinful youth, his conversion to Christianity, and the regrets he thereafter lives with of his previous convictions and action. It is an incredibly important work, both as the theological study of his thought processes and development and also as a minute historical account

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Explora galerías de objetos intrigantes de una gran variedad de temas, desde las plantas hasta el espacio, pasando por los deportes o las civilizaciones antiguas. Extiende tu conocimiento sobre varios temas, como el espacio, tierra, naturaleza, ciencia, tecnología, historia, cultura, sociedad y entretenimiento. "This comprehensive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of facts, showing you the world one object at a time. From animals to the...

"Made in collaboration with renowned artist Nan Goldin, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed entwines the mission of PAIN--an advocacy group she founded to raise awareness about the billionaire Sackler family's integral role in the ongoing crisis of opioid overdoses--with an intimate journey through Goldin's life, from her rebellious adolescence and immersion in New York City's thriving underground arts scene to her personal experiences of addiction and...