The Truths We Hold
Kamala D. Harris
In "The Truths We Hold," Kamala Harris shares her personal journey, from her upbringing in Oakland to her groundbreaking career in law and politics. With compelling storytelling and insightful reflections, she reveals the experiences and values that have shaped her life and her vision for a more just and equitable America. This is a story of resilience, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of truth.
Jony Ive
Leander Kahney
Explore the life and career of Jony Ive, the design genius behind Apple's most iconic products. From his early fascination with how things are made to his groundbreaking work on the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, discover the story of the man who has redefined how we interact with technology and shaped our modern world.
Good for a Girl
Lauren Fleshman
In "Good for a Girl," Lauren Fleshman shares her journey as a woman in the world of competitive running, exploring the challenges and triumphs she faced while navigating a male-dominated system. From her early experiences as a young athlete to her career as a professional runner and coach, Fleshman offers a candid and insightful look at the pressures, expectations, and systemic issues that affect female athletes. This book is a sports story and a love letter to the running life, but above all, it’s a story about a girl growing up in a world built for men, and all the friction and confusion and pain and joy inherent to that journey. It is also an impassioned expression of hope for the future.
Grand Transitions
Vaclav Smil
An interdisciplinary inquiry into the five fundamental transitions (population, agriculture, energy, economies, and environments) whose interactions have created the modern world. The book recounts how we got to this point in human evolution, how the grand transitions brought about today’s quotidian realities, which are so far beyond yesterday’s imaginations—yet whose benefits are still to reach billions of people in less privileged societies even as the advances we have already achieved imperil the integrity of the biosphere.
Half the Sky
Nicholas D. Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn expose the oppression of women and girls in the developing world, while also highlighting their potential as agents of change. Through compelling stories and insightful analysis, they argue that investing in women is not only a moral imperative but also a powerful strategy for combating poverty and promoting global progress. A call to action to join the movement for gender equality and unlock the transformative power of women worldwide.
Uninvited
Lysa TerKeurst
Discover how to live loved even when you feel less than, left out, and lonely. Lysa TerKeurst delves into the depths of rejection, offering biblical truths and personal insights to help you heal from past hurts and embrace a secure identity rooted in God's love. Learn to navigate relationships with confidence and overcome the lies that rejection whispers to your heart.
12 Years a Slave
Solomon Northup
Kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841, Solomon Northup, a free man from New York, recounts his harrowing twelve-year ordeal on plantations in Louisiana. This is a true story of resilience, survival, and the fight for freedom against unimaginable cruelty.
1776
David McCullough
A gripping account of the pivotal year of 1776, focusing on the challenges faced by George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Experience the battles, political intrigue, and the unwavering spirit of a nation fighting for its independence.