Michael Pollan

Learn from activist and public relations expert David Fenton, who shares his experience on how to cultivate successful media campaigns. After working in history-making social movements for over fifty years, Fenton reflects on what does and doesn't work to effectively propel progressive causes into the public eye. From campaigns to free Nelson Mandela and expose the dangers of toxic chemicals in our food, to recent campaigns that banned fracking in New York and warned the public of the climate crisis, Fenton has a wealth of knowledge to share. Part personal memoir and practical guide, The Activist's Media Handbook is an essential toolkit for anyone looking to captivate audiences and inspire them to join the cause.

"Uncommon Measure" explores the relationship between time and consciousness, and how music influences our perception of time. The book follows a young Korean American violinist who must redefine her artistic goals after experiencing performance anxiety. Through neuroscience and quantum physics research, Hodges delves into how our perceptions shape our experiences. This powerful debut is a National Book Award longlist and New York Times Editors' Choice pick.

Discover a groundbreaking exploration of moral philosophy with What We Owe the Future. Oxford philosopher William MacAskill argues that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. Our choices today will impact the fate of the world for millions of years to come, influencing unimaginable happiness or suffering for generations to come. Join MacAskill in embracing longtermism – our responsibility to ensure a thriving future for all.

Explore America's broken mental health care system and how to fix it with "Healing," a comprehensive and actionable book by Thomas Insel MD. Despite having treatments that work, the mental health industry fails to deliver care effectively and with accountability. Mental illnesses are medical problems that require a more social cure, built upon the three Ps: people, place, and purpose. In "Healing," Dr. Insel offers hope and a plan for families struggling to find a way forward during this mental health crisis.

Discover the groundbreaking work of Anil Seth in "Being You," as he explores the biological basis of conscious experience. Unprecedented findings from Seth's lab reveal that we don't perceive the world as it is but rather constantly invent and correct it. This book sheds light on the future of AI, virtual/augmented reality, and offers promising methods for dealing with brain damage and disease. A life-changing existential insight into being you.

Discover the fascinating history and science behind sourdough bread baking in Sourdough Culture by Eric Pallant. From its origins over six thousand years ago to its recent resurgence during the Covid-19 pandemic, this book explores how sourdough has played a vital role in survival throughout history. Join Pallant as he takes you on a journey across continents and introduces the significant figures, as well as the unsung heroes, who relied on sourdough bread for sustenance. With each chapter accompanied by a selection of Pallant's own favorite recipes, this engaging read is perfect for both beginner and skilled bakers alike.

"Seeing Serena" is an insightful chronicle of trailblazing tennis champion and cultural icon Serena Williams's 2019 tour season. With deep analysis of both her on-and-off court life, this book provides an illuminating portrait of the highest-paid female athlete in the world. Follow author Gerald Marzorati as he shadows Williams throughout her return to tennis after giving birth, from Melbourne and the Australian Open to the US Open. In this revealing book, Marzorati explores Williams's singular status as both the greatest women's tennis player of all time and a pop icon like no other.

Discover the groundbreaking, controversial connection between psychedelics and Western religion in The Immortality Key. Author Brain C. Muraresku's 10-year investigation uncovers the lost, psychedelic sacrament of Greek religion and its link to Christianity, shaking the foundations of the Church. With unprecedented access to hidden archives in Europe, Muraresku explores the little-known origins of Western Civilization, unearthing a 2,000-year-old mystery that could change the way we view religion. Featuring a foreword by Graham Hancock, this is a must-read for anyone interested in unsolved historical mysteries and the human experience of the Divine.

Learn about the dynamic nature of personality and how you are composed of multiple autonomous and valuable "selves". Discover the benefits of accepting and working in harmony with each of your different selves, rather than viewing them as a flaw. Using examples from psychology, neuroscience, pop culture, literature, and ancient traditions, explore how to prepare for any situation by accessing the appropriate self. Harmonize your symphony of selves and learn to be "in the right mind at the right time" more often, leading to improved ways of living, loving, and working.

Cuanto más sabemos de los hongos, menos sentido tiene nada sin ellos. No son plantas ni animales y se encuentran en la tierra, en el aire y en nuestros cuerpos. Están por doquier, pero cuesta verlos. Además, pueden ser microscópicos, pero también representan a los organismos de mayor tamaño jamás registrados. Comen piedra, crean suelos, asimilan agentes contaminantes, se nutren de plantas, pero también las matan, sobreviven en el espacio e influyen en la composición de la atmósfera terrestre. Ha llegado la hora de descubrir el oculto y fascinante mundo de los hongos, formas de vida extrañas y maravillosas que nos obligan a repensar el funcionamiento de la vida. Al proporcionar a los humanos pan, alcohol y medicamentos, han cambiado la historia de nuestra especie, mientras que su capacidad para digerir plástico, explosivos, pesticidas y petróleo crudo se aplica en el campo de las nuevas tecnologías. Su capacidad para conectar plantas en grandes redes de colaboración subterráneas, la ‘Wood Wide Web’, está transformando nuestra comprensión de los ecosistemas. Los hongos tienen la llave para entender nuestro planeta y nuestras formas de pensar, sentir y comportarnos aunque su vida transcurra principalmente fuera de nuestra vista. Merlin Sheldrake obliga a reconsiderar los reinos de la naturaleza en esta aventura, y nos introduce al mundo espectacular y desconocido de los hongos: organismos infinitamente sorprendentes y esenciales para la vida en nuestro planeta que han cambiado el curso de la vida y continúan dando forma a nuestro futuro. La red oculta de la vida es un libro brillantemente escrito y ampliamente documentado que demuestra cuán fundamentales son estos organismos para la sostenibilidad del planeta. Y este es solo el principio porque tan solo estamos empezando a entender las complejidades y sofisticaciones de la vida de los hongos.