Olivia Wilde

This gripping memoir delves into the life of an activist who grew up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church. Phelps-Roper reveals her journey from a childhood of protesting against homosexuality and other alleged vices, to her eventual departure from the church and moral awakening. Through her story, readers are shown the dangers of black-and-white thinking and the need for true humility in a time of angry polarization.

A mysterious illness sweeps through a college town in Southern California, causing people to fall asleep and not wake up. Panic ensues as the number of cases multiplies, and the town is put under quarantine. As classes are canceled and supplies run low, a group of individuals from various walks of life are forced to come together and try to make sense of the illness. Unusual levels of brain activity are recorded in those infected, who are dreaming heightened dreams, but what are they dreaming of?

У Тары странная семья. Отец готовится к концу света – консервирует персики на случай массового голода и скупает оружие, которым можно уничтожить целую деревню. Мать лечит ожоги и раздробленные кости настойкой лаванды, а братья и сестры не ходят в школу и работают на свалке. Тара знает, как обращаться с винтовкой и управлять строительным краном, но с трудом может читать и писать. Но однажды ее жизнь меняется. Втайне от родителей Тара готовится к поступлению в колледж…

Explore the use of psychedelic drugs for treating conditions like depression, addiction, and anxiety in this brilliant and brave investigation. Join Michael Pollan on a personal journey into altered states of consciousness and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Discover the truth about these mysterious drugs and their potential to transform our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. A unique blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, this book is a triumph of participatory journalism and a gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier.

"Outside the Wire" is a political memoir by Jason Kander, a former Army Captain and founder of Let America Vote, who is considered the future of the Democratic Party by Barack Obama. Kander candidly shares his journey from soldier to politician, detailing important lessons he's learned along the way. With his signature voice, Kander inspires readers to a life of service and offers a hopeful vision of America's future.

Что бы произошло с миром, если бы женщины вдруг стали физически сильнее мужчин? Теперь мужчины являются слабым полом. И все меняется: представления о гендере, силе, слабости, правах, обязанностях и приличиях, структура власти и геополитические расклады. Эти перемены вместе со всем миром проживают проповедница новой религии, дочь лондонского бандита, нигерийский стрингер и американская чиновница с политическими амбициями – смену парадигмы они испытали на себе первыми. «Сила» Наоми Алдерман — «Рассказ Служанки» для новой эпохи, это остроумная и трезвая до жестокости история о том, как именно изменится мир, если гендерный баланс сил попросту перевернется с ног на голову. Грядут ли принципиальные перемены? Станет ли мир лучше? Это роман о природе власти и о том, что она делает с людьми, о природе насилия. Возможно ли изменить мир так, чтобы из него ушло насилие как таковое, или оно – составляющая природы homo sapiens? Роман получил премию Baileys Women’s Prize (премия присуждается авторам-женщинам).

A hilarious and honest illustrated book about the unexpected realities of pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake shares relatable anecdotes and essays about everything from morning sickness to mommy groups. Mama Tried is the perfect read for sleepless parents and a sweet reminder for those already out of the woods.

An urgent and insightful book by a renowned journalist on how we got to this surreal political moment and what we can do to create a better future. Trump's reckless agenda, including a corporate coup in government and sweeping aside climate science, will generate disasters and shocks. Naomi Klein argues that Trump is not an aberration but a logical extension of dangerous trends that have unleashed a rising tide of white nationalism globally. We need more than resistance; we need a roadmap for a fair and caring world. A timely and inspiring call to action.

"Radical Hope" features a moving collection of letters written by an array of acclaimed novelists, poets, political thinkers, and activists. The letters provide a bold perspective of the love, courage, and hope necessary to navigate through difficult times of uncertainty, upheaval, and fear - especially in the wake of the recent US presidential election. This book will inspire readers to rise above weariness and discouragement, towards a brighter future with radical hope.