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Biographies & Memoirs

Kara Swisher's new book encapsulates her sharp journalistic style with quotes from her interviews reflecting common sentiments: agreement, fear and trust, and blunt criticism. Swisher, a pioneering figure in interpretive journalism, prioritizes truth and integrity over feelings. Her book focuses on the rise of Silicon Valley and its cultural impact, with Swisher's candid, often harsh, yet fair evaluations of influential tech figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Swisher's honest and biting narrative makes the book engaging, seamlessly blending professional insights with personal reflections.

 Burn Book

Through a blend of essays, meditations, and memoirs, Cady guides readers on a profound journey inward, uncovering the wellsprings of individual creativity and offering practical tools for personal and professional growth. The book addresses the challenges of modern life, offering insights on calming nerves to spark creativity, deciphering media narratives, and pursuing purposeful experiences to fuel the creative process. Cady draws on his experience counseling top marketers, executives, and creatives, leveraging a modern meditation system to unlock ingenuity and intuition essential for navigating contemporary complexities in art, business, and life.

Which Way Is North

This book isn't just for sports enthusiasts; it's for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance in their personal and professional lives. Sanders' message is clear: with dedication, hard work, and the right mindset, anything is achievable. He doesn't just preach; he shares candidly about the highs and lows of his life, from championship victories to battles with depression, making his message relatable and impactful.

Elevate and Dominate

The book is a firsthand account by Liz Cheney, a former Congresswoman, about the events leading up to and during the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol. It delivers exclusive insights into the political dynamics, actions, and conversations of key figures such as President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Speaker Pelosi during that tumultuous period. Cheney's narrative aims to shed light on the facts of January 6 and its aftermath, pointing out the dangers to democracy that were revealed and the ongoing impact on American politics. The book portrays Cheney's perspective as crucial for understanding the events of January 6 and safeguarding the future of America. It highlights her defiance against Donald Trump and his allies, portraying her as one of the few Republicans who stood against the betrayal of democratic values. 

Oath and Honor

An indie rock singer, Michelle Zauner, lost her mother relatively early in life when she was 25. In ‘’Crying in H Mart’’ she invokes her character by telling the story of her own childhood, growing up, and her relationship with her mother, which, although at times difficult, was full of love, she still finds it challenging to live without.

Crying in H Mart

‘’Everything I Know About Love’’ is a memoir in which a journalist, Dolly Alderton, reflects on her teenage years when her fascination with boys started and continued to her late twenties when she realized she didn’t need them to feel visible, whole, and complete. It is a funny, vivid, and honest account of growing up told through experiences of dates, parties, friendships, and love. 

Everything I Know About Love

For a long time, Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist known for building the atomic bomb, was a controversial figure whose life was surrounded by myth and mystery. By gathering records from archives, personal collections, FBI recordings, and interviews with Oppenheimer’s friends, family members, and colleagues, in ‘’American Prometheus,’’ historians Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin reveal who this remarkable individual truly was - how he had led us into the nuclear age and later struggled to eliminate dangers of nuclear war.

American Prometheus

Although advised by her producers not to have a baby because it would disrupt her music career, 20-years old Sinéad O’Connor did not listen to their advice to end her pregnancy and gave birth only a few weeks before her first album was released. Her memoir ‘’Rememberings,’’ reveals numerous stories from her life, which, much like the one mentioned, portrays a remarkable individual who was never afraid to act according to her wishes and stand up to her principles no matter the consequences.

Rememberings

‘’I’m Glad My Mom Died’’ is a disturbing story told by former actress Jennette McCurdy about the abuse her mother put her through for the sake of her unrealized ambitions and reaching fame and money. When she was only six years old, Jennette became a part of the acting world and had to develop anorexia, OCD, and later bulimia and alcohol addiction to endure its demands and pressures. However, the person she blames the most for her suffering is her mother, who gave her peace and the possibility to pursue her own dreams and hopes only years after she died.

I’m Glad My Mom Died

‘’That Sounds Fun’’ by a famous podcast host Annie Downs is a memoir and a guide to finding fun and discovering its importance in our lives. Essentially, Downs’ idea is that no matter what you do, where you are, or whom you are with, you should never stop doing things only for pleasure, nor stop falling in love with people and things around you - clothes, restaurants, and, especially, hobbies! Because fun is not only about having a good time but also about getting a piece of what we lost a long time ago - the Garden of Eden.

That Sounds Fun

“Open Book” is the memoir of Jessica Simpson – a singer, an actress, a fashion designer, a sex symbol, and one of the most talked-about women in the world. Entertaining, funny, and touching, the book documents Simpson’s journey to stardom and beyond with authenticity and candor rare for similar kinds of books.

Open Book

Give life and voice to your product. The right place to learn to sell and promote!

Marketing & Sales

“Shoe Dog” is the inspirational story of the man behind Nike’s swoosh, Phil “Buck” Knight. In this incredible and candid memoir, Knight tells the journey of Nike’s humble beginnings and rising into the world’s most iconic sports brand. He shares the many difficulties on his path to success and how – with focus, dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance – he achieved his “crazy” dream.

Shoe Dog

How did we get here? See which ideas shaped the course of history, and how philosophy played a significant role in human evolution.

History & Philosophy

Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom” is one of the most celebrated memoirs of recent times, describing his battle against apartheid, tyranny, and colonialism.  It is a marvelous book chronicling his amazing and heroic life -  from the very humble start to the victorious end – and a testament to the greatness of the most prominent political and cultural icon of the 20th century. 

Long Walk to Freedom

Techniques, sweet and victory! The best of sports in one place. 

Sports

In the spring of 1996, 98 climbers made it to the peak of Everest; 15 didn’t. Eight of them died during a blizzard on May 10, 1996, marking the worst loss of life ever recorded on Mount Everest on a single day. Jon Krakauer was a member of one of the ill-fated expeditions. His remarkable book, “Into Thin Air,” chronicles the tragedy, in vivid detail and with brutal honesty.

Into Thin Air

From Steve Jobs to Jack Ma. Understand what great entrepreneurs have in common, and what pitfalls you need to be wary of!

Entrepreneurship

“Losing My Virginity” is the first part of the autobiography of Richard Branson – the most colorful and the least boring of all great 20th-century entrepreneurs. As outrageous and inspiring as its author, the book covers the first 40 or so years of Branson’s life – and it lets you get a frank look behind the scenes of the rise and rise of the original “adventure capitalist.”

Losing My Virginity

Get inspired, build great plans, reach your goals, live happier!

Self-Help & Motivation

“The Gratitude Diaries” chronicles a year of gratitude in the life of bestselling American writer Janice Kaplan. The book shares not only the inspiring results of this charming social experiment but also Kaplan’s research into finding scientific evidence in favor of her simple hypothesis: that merely appreciating what you already have is enough to feel a lot happier and change your life for the better.

The Gratitude Diaries

Biology, physics and a lot of experimentation!  

Science

Named one of the best books of 2010 by numerous publications – and turned into a blockbuster HBO movie starring Oprah Winfrey in 2017– “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” tells the fascinating account of how a poor tobacco farmer of African American origin by the name of Henrietta Lacks died in relative obscurity to become the unlikely originator of HeLa, the first immortal cell line widely used in scientific research.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

In 2004, Michelle Knotek was convicted of second-degree murder and manslaughter for her role in the gruesome deaths of Kathy Loreno, 36, and Ronald Woodworth, 57 – both long-term boarders in her home. “If You Tell” by true crime master Gregg Olsen tells the full story, in horrific detail. Spoiler alert: it includes another body, a subservient husband and three brave half-sisters. And pain. So much pain.

If You Tell

 Learn the methods of effective communication, and understand what drives corporate culture. 

Corporate Culture & Communication

Ed Catmull, the co-founder of Pixar, has spent his entire professional career improving the work environment at Pixar. His aim has always been to foster creativity, but even more importantly, to make sure that problems are approached and solved as a team. In his eye-opening book “Creativity, Inc.,” he gives riveting behind-the-scenes insights into productions of hit films such as “Toy Story” and “Monsters, Inc.” He also gives a very personal account of Steve Jobs, and insightful tips on how all companies can encourage creativity in their workplaces. After all, creativity nurtures innovation!

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