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The story of the twentieth century is largely the story of the power of science and technology. Within that story is the incredible tale of the human conflict between Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller—the scientists most responsible for the advent of weapons of mass destruction. How did science—and its practitioners—enlisted in the service of the state during the Second World War, become a slave to its patron during the Cold War? 

In Cow Hug Therapy, Ellie Laks recounts the extraordinary journey that started with her first teacher, Buddha—not the religious figure, but a rescued miniature Hereford cow. One evening Buddha wrapped her neck around an exhausted and upset Ellie and transferred a singular form of healing and comfort with an incredible impact. Understanding that this was something to be shared with others, Ellie developed Cow Hug Therapy, a groundbreaking approach to emotional healing that has proved effective for trauma, illness, disabilities, addiction, grief, and stress.

From the author of the groundbreaking book On Death and Dying comes an inspiring account of a life well-lived with compassion and service. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD, is the woman who has transformed the way the world thinks about death and dying. Beginning with the groundbreaking publication of...

Tres de los cuatro hermanos varones de Ludwig Wittgenstein –a cual más brillante– acabarían por suicidarse, una posibilidad que contempló el propio Ludwig varias veces a lo largo de su vida. Afortunadamente, quien estaba destinado a ser el miembro útil de una...

Brought to you by Penguin. A pyrotechnic examination of Elon Musk as a symptom and avatar of our postliberal age Who on earth is Elon Musk and what is he doing? Is he a hero, a villain, or does he swing constantly between those two poles? According to the constant media gush driven by his every...

'THE BOOK CHINA DOESN'T WANT YOU TO READ' CNN 'READS LIKE A THRILLER' FINANCIAL TIMES, BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021 In the headline-making and bestselling tradition of Bill Browder’s Red Notice comes a unique and incendiary memoir from an entrepreneur who rose to the zenith of power and money...

In telling the history of women in medicine, the pioneers are rightly remembered and celebrated in books, articles, memorials, awards, names of buildings, and organizations. In contrast, the generation who began the transition from minority status to the current numerical equity are seldom...

Sunday Times Bestseller As quintessentially British as a plate of fish and chips or a British Bulldog, the boxy, utilitarian Land Rover Defender has become an iconic part of what it is to be British. It is said that for more than half the world's population, the first car they ever saw was a...

Alfonso è colui che ha inventato questa macchinetta rivoluzionaria, che fa il caffè in pochi minuti: un sognatore prudente, che negli anni Trenta ha affidato alle proprie mani capaci un'intuizione geniale. È grazie a lui se la Moka costruita in una piccola officina da suo padre diventa l'oggetto che non può mancare in nessuna casa; è per merito suo se il "baffo" Bialetti diventa un marchio che sanno riconoscere anche i bambini. Diversi come la polvere del caffè e l'acqua, Alfonso e Renato.

How and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals? And how did those practices, and the associated attitudes, evolve from prehistory to the present day? To answer these questions, Dr. Schott shares stories of twenty-two different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents, examining the always fascinating, often unexpected, and sometimes hilarious veterinary methods employed by these people and their colleagues. But at the heart of the tale lies the evolution of the human-animal bond, which has been more cyclical than linear.

In diesem Buch wird die Wirkung des Begründers der Tiefenpsychologie auf die Kultur unseres Zeitalters zum ersten Mal umfassend sichtbar gemacht. Während die meisten bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten zuerst in ihrem Fachgebiet Anerkennung und Einfluss gewinnen, haben Jungs schöpferische Konzeptionen, da sie den Menschen als Ganzes angehen, auf den verschiedensten Wissensgebieten befruchtend gewirkt, so in der Theologie, in der Anthropologie und Ethnologie, in der Parapsychologie und sogar in der Atomphysik.

An energetic and impassioned work of popular science about scientists who have had to fight for their revolutionary ideas to be accepted—from Darwin to Pasteur to modern day Nobel Prize winners. “[Narrator] Sean Pratt’s performance is brilliant. His pacing is measured, so the scientific...

This is not just a memoir of a distinguished orthopedic surgeon. It is a blueprint for a life of purpose. Mark’s story reminds us that medicine is not just about fixing what’s broken—it’s about honoring what’s human. He shows us how to lead with humility, how to teach with integrity, and how to serve with empathy. He reminds us that the best physicians are also philosophers, that the best leaders are also listeners, and that the best legacies are built not in titles or accolades, but in the lives we touch.

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader In 1984, soon-to-be college dropout Michael Dell hid signs of his fledgling PC business in the...

Перед вами поразительная история о том, как создатель оборудования для видеоигр Дженсен Хуанг покорил рынок аппаратного обеспечения для ИИ и в процессе заново изобрел компьютер. Его компания Nvidia стала самой дорогой корпорацией на Земле, она стоит в одном ряду с Apple и Microsoft, вместе они создают новый цифровой мир, в котором нам предстоит жить. Автор книги журналист-расследователь Стивен Витт лично побеседовал с Хуангом, его друзьями, инвесторами и сотрудниками.

Это аудиокнига о компании, которая перевернула представления о том, какой должна быть космонавтика. О людях, которые, не имея права на ошибку, сделали невозможное. И о человеке, чьи идеи одновременно восхищают и раздражают, но неизменно двигают мир вперед. Двадцать лет назад SpaceX была маленьким стартапом, неспособным запустить даже одну ракету. Сегодня это корпорация, ежегодно отправляющая в космос более сотни миссий, мировой лидер и главный ускоритель технологической революции в отрасли. Как это стало возможным?

An inspiring true story about an American attorney and his client confronting prejudice and persecution in a prison outside the law, as one fights for the other's freedom, and the other fights for his life.

Павел Дуров — создатель Telegram и «ВКонтакте», бизнесмен-­визионер и энтузиаст блокчейна, почти мифологический цифровой кочевник и один из самых ярких технопредпринимателей. В ваших руках — его подлинная история. Дуров избегает интервью, не афиширует личную жизнь и строит глобальный бизнес по собственным правилам, но оказывается на передовицах газет по всему миру. После продажи доли во «ВКонтакте» он покинул Россию и запустил мессенджер, который стал символом приватности и свободы слова для сотен миллионов пользователей по всему миру.

In the tradition of Susannah Cahalan’s Brain on Fire and William Styron’s Darkness Visible, an evocatively written memoir of riding the depression roller coaster, choosing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and regaining equilibrium, with fascinating side-journeys into the nature of identity...

Ratan Tata was one of the most influential and inspirational personalities of our time--an iconic business leader who was instrumental in transforming independent India's industrial landscape. Established in 1868, the Tata Group spans a gamut of industries, from salt to steel to software, and is...