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.
A Biography of Loneliness
Fay Bound Alberti
Explore the multifaceted history of loneliness as both a concept and an experience. From its emergence as a modern emotion to its societal, psychological, and philosophical contexts, this biography delves into the evolution of loneliness and its impact on individuals across different life stages. Discover how loneliness intertwines with social structures, personal well-being, and the human condition.
A Book of Beginnings and Endings
Lia Purpura
A profound exploration of time, nature, and our place in the world. Through insightful observations and philosophical inquiries, this book invites readers to reconsider their relationship with time and the environment, offering a fresh perspective on existence and purpose.
Salted: A Food Manifesto for the Future
Mark Bittman
A collection of writings from the New York Times exploring the vast and varied topics of food, agriculture, environment, labor, legislation, health, hunger, diet, cooking, and food safety. It presents a mosaic of problems and solutions related to our food system, from the impact of agriculture on the environment to the health consequences of the standard American diet.
A Life Decoded
J. Craig Venter
A groundbreaking autobiography by J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in genomic research, who recounts his life story alongside the decoding of his own genome. From a rebellious youth to a leading scientist, Venter shares his personal journey, scientific discoveries, and the ethical debates surrounding the sequencing of the human genome. A fascinating exploration of life, genetics, and the future of personalized medicine.
A Long Way Gone
Ishmael Beah
In A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah recounts his harrowing journey through the Sierra Leone civil war, from being a child forced to flee his village to becoming a child soldier, and finally finding his way towards rehabilitation and a new life. A powerful and unforgettable story of survival and resilience.