Fast Food Nation
Eric Schlosser
An explosive exposé that reveals the disturbing truths behind America's fast food industry, from its impact on our health and environment to its exploitation of workers and manipulation of our culture. A chilling look at the hidden costs of convenience.
Fighting City Hall
Bradley Tusk
An insider's guide to navigating the complex world where startups meet politics. From battling city hall to disrupting entrenched industries, learn how to protect your innovative ideas from regulatory roadblocks and political warfare. Discover the strategies used by Uber and other startups to fight for their place in the market and shape the future of innovation.
Figuring
Maria Popova
An exploration of the lives of remarkable figures throughout history, including Johannes Kepler, Maria Mitchell, and others, weaving together science, art, and philosophy to illuminate the human quest for understanding and meaning in the universe.
Finding Me
Viola Davis
In this intimate and powerful memoir, Viola Davis takes us on a journey from her impoverished childhood in Rhode Island to her celebrated career as an award-winning actress. With raw honesty and vulnerability, she shares her struggles with poverty, abuse, and self-doubt, and how she found the courage to overcome them and embrace her true self. A story of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of embracing one's past.
Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World
Iddo Landau
An exploration into the meaning of life, challenging common presuppositions and offering strategies to identify and increase meaningfulness in one's life. It addresses arguments that lead people to believe their lives are meaningless and provides a philosophical discussion suitable for both academics and non-academics.
First They Killed My Father
Loung Ung
A harrowing and poignant memoir of a young girl's survival during the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime. Loung Ung recounts her experiences of displacement, loss, and resilience as she navigates the brutal realities of war and political upheaval. A powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Fleeing Forward
Richard Kreitner
An exploration of American expansionism and its consequences, arguing that the country's constant drive outward has historically served to deflect domestic issues, but now, with the frontier closed, extremism has turned inward, leading to division and conflict.
For a New Liberty
Murray N. Rothbard
A comprehensive exploration of libertarian principles and their application to contemporary issues. Rothbard makes a compelling case for individual liberty, limited government, and free markets, challenging conventional political ideologies and offering a radical vision for a free society.