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Angelina Boerger dachte lange, sie sei ein Fehler im System – zu laut, zu emotional, zu unkonzentriert. Heute weiß sie: Nicht sie ist das Problem, und auch nicht die Tatsache, dass wir mehr über Neurodiversität sprechen. Das Problem ist eine Gesellschaft, die Vielfalt als Störung begreift. Das muss sich ändern. Ausgehend von ihrer ADHS-Diagnose begibt Angelina Boerger sich in „Normal war nie der Plan" auf eine Reise durch die Geschichte des Andersseins. Denn das, was wir heute für normal halten, ist nicht naturgegeben.

Ingen människa präglar vår tid lika definitivt som technörden och företagsledaren Elon Musk. I den här boken skildras den trotsige visionären och innovatören som lotsat världen in i elbilarnas, den privata rymdkapplöpningens och den artificiella intelligensens tidevarv. Ja, och...

A raw, first-person memoir by a healthcare professional who falls into addiction and climbs back out, an unflinching account of shame, burnout, and spiritual recovery that exposes how caregiving can break those who give the most, and how redemption is rebuilt one honest day at a time.

With firsthand experience in what he darkly dubs “summer camp,” a euphemism for a modern-day asylum, JaKob Williams recounts harrowing episodes of institutional care, reflecting on the controversial methods still in use today. From grappling with electroconvulsive shock therapy to navigating the labyrinth of mental health care, he exposes a system resistant to progress, while offering hope to those who feel different, broken, or lost.

From the scent of sawdust in a small Danish workshop to the bustling business world of America, Immigrant Entrepreneurship in America: Insights from the Journey to Success tells the remarkable true story of Gorm Tuxen—a man who built his dreams one risk, one lesson, and one leap of faith at a time. Raised by a hardworking father in postwar Denmark, Gorm learned early the values of discipline, craftsmanship, and perseverance. When life’s challenges pushed him to start over, he set his sights on a new world—America.

Double Emmy award-winning author Martin King takes you on an enthralling journey through the history of medicine on the battlefield, covering the battles of Ancient Rome, both World Wars, Vietnam and many more.

We are told that time heals all wounds. While time is an unavoidable aspect of any healing process, with brain injury, that approach is not only dismissive, but it can be dangerously misleading. For half a century, Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana navigated the lonely aftermath of a childhood head injury...

'In 1924, into the tiny town of Warrnambool, which then had a population of a fraction under 4000 people, there came a travelling salesman...' Australians of a certain generation all know Fletcher Jones - the stores, the clothing, the daggy dad slacks - but not many people know the extraordinary...

Ein juristischer Blick auf die Debatten unserer Zeit: Die renommierte Verfassungsrechtlerin Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf blickt auf ihre gescheiterte Richterwahl, analysiert die großen gesellschaftlichen Streitfragen der Gegenwart (Abtreibung, Impfpflicht, Meinungsfreiheit) durch die juristische Brille und plädiert für eine Rückkehr zur sachorientierten Debatte.

Entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta was going to rescue the Australian, UK, European and US steel industries—and save the planet with green steel. He did none of these things, but he did get very rich. This is the extraordinary story, told for the first time. Sanjeev Gupta is a fast-talking billionaire...

Herr Reff ist Ethiklehrer in einem Berliner Brennpunktbezirk und ein Social-Media-Phänomen mit über 1 Million Follower:innen. In seinem ersten Hörbuch gewährt er einen tiefen, persönlichen Einblick in seine Biografie: Er hat selbst erlebt, wie es sich anfühlt, als Problemschüler abgestempelt zu werden und kann deshalb den Jugendlichen von heute auf Augenhöhe begegnen. Seine Art, solide Werte im Klassenzimmer und auf Social-Media zu vermitteln, vermittelt Hoffnung.

For newly diagnosed cancer patients, a uniquely comprehensive and empowering guide offering all the information needed to navigate critical early decisions with clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of control. "You have cancer." Few phrases hit harder—or leave you feeling more lost. Just...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus, inspiration for the Oscar-winning sensation Oppenheimer, a biography of Roy Cohn – arguably the mastermind behind the current arc of American political life, including the ascent of Donald Trump. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the...

Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) is now generally recognized as one of the most influential thinkers of the last century. This Very Short Introduction explores his extraordinary life and thought. His complex system of criticism is difficult for many, but it is coherent in its combination of a Judaic...

"Success—in anything, from fitness to business to investing—comes from discipline and patience, not chasing shortcuts. David Booth, who is a visionary and a great friend, reminds us that staying calm, loving the process, and focusing on what we can control is the real path to lasting results...

Troublesome quandaries can burst through the ER doors at any moment. Inscrutable ERcurtains conceal patients' weird and shocking sexual misadventures. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind those curtains? Embark on a journey guided by the AssMaster, Steve Mimnaugh, M.D., as he is challenged by his patients' tribulations of the human undercarriage. Learn the AssMaster's origin story and enjoy a voyeuristic fly-on-the-wall perspective on insertions gone wrong and other travails of the nether regions.

A Story of Discovery, Insight, and Acceptance When James English first hears about Quaker meetings inside Rhode Island’s prison system in 1994, he is not looking for a ministry. He is searching for something harder to name. Drawn by the Quaker belief in the inner light—the idea that goodness...

Surviving the Law: From Undocumented Immigration to Doctors, Lawyers and Scientists is the remarkable and inspiring journey of a young boy who, despite being undocumented, defied the odds and became a successful lawyer. This powerful narrative weaves together his struggles, resilience, and determination as he navigates a world full of obstacles. Alongside his story, the book highlights the journeys of other undocumented graduate students who, despite facing systemic barriers, went on to achieve greatness in their respective fields.

Robert “Bob” Curry returns with another business turnaround story, this time from the earlier days of working his professional magic. A roofing company in Maine was in dire straits. The new owner inherited the role from his father—without any of the knowledge to make it work. Despite millions of dollars in contracts, projects consistently ran over their budget, managers trusted to run job sites were slacking off, and the new owner came to work dressed like a depressed janitor.

What happens when your patients can’t speak…but their lives—and their deaths—still tell unforgettable stories? Over the course of a long career, one veterinarian has seen it all: the routine and the remarkable, the joyful and the heartbreaking, the moments that heal—and the ones that stay with you forever. From late-night emergencies in barns and clinics to quiet, life-altering conversations with animal owners, these true stories offer a rare glimpse behind the scenes of veterinary medicine.