Anne Lamott

Discover a fresh perspective on America's greatest moral revolution in "Waging a Good War." Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas E. Ricks draws on his deep knowledge of tactics and strategy to examine the surprising affinities between the ethos of nonviolence embodied by Martin Luther King Jr. and the organized pursuit of success at war. With engaging storytelling, Ricks deftly narrates the triumphs and defeats of the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known figures who played critical roles. This book offers vital lessons for our own time and is a must-read for all those interested in racial justice and social change.

Бостон, 1662 год. В Новой Англии ведется охота на ведьм. Мэри Дирфилд - молодая жена Томаса Дирфилда, уважаемого и состоятельного человека вдвое старше неё. Только она знает о Томасе правду: за маской доброты и великодушия скрывается тиран. Когда Томас в приступе ярости вонзает вилку в руку Мэри, она решает развестись с ним, чтобы спасти свою жизнь. Но в пуританском обществе, где каждый сосед следит за происками дьявола, девушка оказывается мишенью для слухов и подозрений. Вскоре она вынуждена искать спасение не только от мужа, но и от виселицы.

Discover how to navigate the difficult seasons of life with "Wintering", a moving reflection on finding comfort during periods of rest and self-care. Uncover the wisdom of understanding that just like the changing seasons, our lives are a natural ebb and flow of peaks and valleys. Let Katherine May guide you through the rewarding process of celebrating and healing during those much-needed winter seasons.

Laugh through America’s descent into Trumpism with this hilarious and brilliant political writing compilation by bestselling author Mark Childress. From his day-by-day journal, Childress incites laughs from absurd, ridiculous, enraging moments during the Trump Years. If you're tired of Trump and almost ready to laugh, all the photos, tweets, and other hijinks in this book might be just what you need.

Brave New Medicine is a revelatory memoir that tackles the topic of autoimmune diseases and their limitations in Western medicine. The author, Doctor Cynthia Li, shares her own experience with autoimmune thyroid condition and how she went on a solo journey to find a way to heal. This memoir offers support, validation, and a new perspective for doctors and patients alike, drawing on cutting-edge science, ancient healing arts, and the power of intuition. With insights of a scientist and candor of a patient, Li explores the emotional and spiritual shifts beyond the physical body.

This book delves into the reasons why women continue to diet despite proof that they don't work. The authors refer to the resulting obsession with food and weight as "Bad Body Fever." Discover how to replace dieting with demand feeding and address "bad body thoughts" to regain control. With determined and passionate coaching, this book helps women think about their problems instead of eating about them.

Explore the life of one of the most brilliant dramatists of his time in Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh. This deeply researched biography sheds light on Tennessee Williams's family, guilt, creative triumphs and failures, sexuality, and numerous affairs. John Lahr explores how Williams's relationships informed his work and brought turmoil to his personal life. With vivid cameos of the formative influences in Williams's life, this book transcends the typical biography to become a trenchant exploration of Williams’s plays and the tortured process of bringing them to stage and screen. Lahr captures not just Williams’s tempestuous public persona but also his backstage life, where major players like Marlon Brando and Bette Davis have scintillating walk-on parts. This is a biography of the highest order: a book about the major American playwright of his time written by the major American drama critic of his time.