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Careless People

A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

by Sarah Wynn-Williams ...

**#1 New York Times BestsellerA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, AP, THE ECONOMIST, SLATE, THE GLOBE AND MAIL,** SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, AND MORE!**“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she al... ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

**#1 New York Times BestsellerA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, AP, THE ECONOMIST, SLATE, THE GLOBE AND MAIL,** SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, AND MORE!**“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she al...
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All Creatures Great and Small

The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet

by James Herriot ...

** Now a major TV series on Channel 5 **Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Creatures Great and Small is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain’s best-loved authors.Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

** Now a major TV series on Channel 5 **Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Creatures Great and Small is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain’s best-loved authors.Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James
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Einstein à Jérusalem. Un rêve de paix

by Simon Veille ...

En 1952, David Ben Gourion propose la présidence de l’État d’Israël à Albert Einstein. Le plus grand savant juif du XXe siècle refuse et confie à ses proches : "Si je devais être président, j’aurais parfois à dire au peuple israélien des choses qu’il n’a pas envie d’entendre." Anticonformiste, véritable rebelle punk en politique comme en sciences, Einstein a osé faire voler en éclats tous les ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

En 1952, David Ben Gourion propose la présidence de l’État d’Israël à Albert Einstein. Le plus grand savant juif du XXe siècle refuse et confie à ses proches : "Si je devais être président, j’aurais parfois à dire au peuple israélien des choses qu’il n’a pas envie d’entendre." Anticonformiste, véritable rebelle punk en politique comme en sciences, Einstein a osé faire voler en éclats tous les
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

by Lori Gottlieb ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“Rarely have I read a book that challenged me to see myself in an entirely new light, and was at the same time laugh-out-loud funny and utterly absorbing.”—Katie Couric“This is a daring, delightful, and transformative book.”—Arianna Huffington, Founder, Huffington Post and Founder & CEO, Thrive Global“Wise, warm, smart, and funny. You must read this book.”—... ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“Rarely have I read a book that challenged me to see myself in an entirely new light, and was at the same time laugh-out-loud funny and utterly absorbing.”—Katie Couric“This is a daring, delightful, and transformative book.”—Arianna Huffington, Founder, Huffington Post and Founder & CEO, Thrive Global“Wise, warm, smart, and funny. You must read this book.”—...
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A World Appears

A Journey into Consciousness

by Michael Pollan ...

**The Instant New York Times Bestseller • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of the Summer"Pollan’s real genius—the word is not too strong—remains intact. That is his uncanny ability to scent the direction in which the culture is headed. He did it with food and psychedelics, and now, though A World Appears focuses on AI only intermittently, he has done it again." —Charles Finch, The AtlanticFrom ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

**The Instant New York Times Bestseller • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of the Summer"Pollan’s real genius—the word is not too strong—remains intact. That is his uncanny ability to scent the direction in which the culture is headed. He did it with food and psychedelics, and now, though A World Appears focuses on AI only intermittently, he has done it again." —Charles Finch, The AtlanticFrom
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Don't Be Evil

Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape from Big Tech

by Claire Stapleton ...

"An absolute must-read for anyone interested not just in big tech, but in what it takes to not lose your soul in modern-day America." —Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New YorkerA whip-smart, darkly funny, and timely memoir of one woman’s twelve years inside Google and her transformation from insider to dissenter as the company’s ideals begin to unravel from within.When Claire Stapleton joined ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

"An absolute must-read for anyone interested not just in big tech, but in what it takes to not lose your soul in modern-day America." —Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New YorkerA whip-smart, darkly funny, and timely memoir of one woman’s twelve years inside Google and her transformation from insider to dissenter as the company’s ideals begin to unravel from within.When Claire Stapleton joined
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The Psychopath Test

A Journey Through the Madness Industry

by Jon Ronson ...

In this madcap journey, a bestselling journalist investigates psychopaths and the industry of doctors, scientists, and everyone else who studies them.The Psychopath Test is a fascinating journey through the minds of madness. Jon Ronson's exploration of a potential hoax being played on the world's top neurologists takes him, unexpectedly, into the heart of the madness industry. An influential ... Read more

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In this madcap journey, a bestselling journalist investigates psychopaths and the industry of doctors, scientists, and everyone else who studies them.The Psychopath Test is a fascinating journey through the minds of madness. Jon Ronson's exploration of a potential hoax being played on the world's top neurologists takes him, unexpectedly, into the heart of the madness industry. An influential
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The Last Lecture

by Randy Pausch ...

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic."We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy PauschA lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic."We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy PauschA lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise
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Hand on My Heart

A Canadian Doctor's Awakening in Afghanistan

by Maureen Mayhew ...

When Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) offered to send Maureen Mayhew to Taliban-occupied Afghanistan, she refused. Fearing she would be forced to give up her independence to preserve her safety, it was the last place on earth she wanted to volunteer medical expertise. But events didn’t unfold as she had anticipated and in April 2000, wrapped in unfamiliar clothing, she stepped out onto the Afghan ... Read more

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When Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) offered to send Maureen Mayhew to Taliban-occupied Afghanistan, she refused. Fearing she would be forced to give up her independence to preserve her safety, it was the last place on earth she wanted to volunteer medical expertise. But events didn’t unfold as she had anticipated and in April 2000, wrapped in unfamiliar clothing, she stepped out onto the Afghan
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Letters to a Young Therapist

by Mary Pipher ...

A bestselling author and gifted healer’s guidance on how therapy can restore us in an increasingly stressful world.**“A wise and compassionate book.” -**Washington PostIn Letters to a Young Therapist, psychologist Mary Pipher shares what she has learned in thirty years of clinical practice helping warring families, alienated adolescents, and harried professionals restore peace and beauty to their ... Read more

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A bestselling author and gifted healer’s guidance on how therapy can restore us in an increasingly stressful world.**“A wise and compassionate book.” -**Washington PostIn Letters to a Young Therapist, psychologist Mary Pipher shares what she has learned in thirty years of clinical practice helping warring families, alienated adolescents, and harried professionals restore peace and beauty to their
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Lady Glenconner's Picnic Papers

by Anne Glenconner ...

'Full of delightful stories...a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating' - Travel GourmetFrom the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there's always a perfect spot for a picnic!Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

'Full of delightful stories...a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating' - Travel GourmetFrom the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there's always a perfect spot for a picnic!Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine,
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Exposure

Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle against DuPont

by Robert Bilott ...

“For Erin Brockovich fans, a David vs. Goliath tale with a twist” (*The New York Times Book Review)—*the incredible true story of the lawyer who spent two decades building a case against DuPont for its use of the hazardous chemical PFOA, uncovering the worst case of environmental contamination in history—affecting virtually every person on the planet—and the conspiracy that kept it a secret for ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

“For Erin Brockovich fans, a David vs. Goliath tale with a twist” (*The New York Times Book Review)—*the incredible true story of the lawyer who spent two decades building a case against DuPont for its use of the hazardous chemical PFOA, uncovering the worst case of environmental contamination in history—affecting virtually every person on the planet—and the conspiracy that kept it a secret for
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(Un)educated

My Life as a Teacher, and Why You Should Never Become One

by Francis Foster ...

'Francis is doing for teaching what This is Going to Hurt did for medicine. Brutal, honest and laugh-out-loud funny.' Jimmy Carr'A great subject covered by a guy unafraid to tell it like it is' Geoff NorcottThe class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier place for a comedian or teacher to be in. The lesson was over and everyone knew it. I looked down and ... Read more

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'Francis is doing for teaching what This is Going to Hurt did for medicine. Brutal, honest and laugh-out-loud funny.' Jimmy Carr'A great subject covered by a guy unafraid to tell it like it is' Geoff NorcottThe class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier place for a comedian or teacher to be in. The lesson was over and everyone knew it. I looked down and
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Through the Grey Skies

A Mother’s Journey of Grief and Hope

by Megan Hewson ...

“It wasn’t supposed to be this way.”Every mother carries hopes and dreams for her unborn child, rarely imagining a motherhood journey that veers so far from the path she once envisioned.Through tender storytelling and honest reflection, Megan Hewson invites readers into her deeply personal journey to motherhood—one marked by breathtaking joy and profound loss. From multiple IVF attempts and ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“It wasn’t supposed to be this way.”Every mother carries hopes and dreams for her unborn child, rarely imagining a motherhood journey that veers so far from the path she once envisioned.Through tender storytelling and honest reflection, Megan Hewson invites readers into her deeply personal journey to motherhood—one marked by breathtaking joy and profound loss. From multiple IVF attempts and
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Ask the Animals

A Vet's-Eye View of Pets and the People They Love

by Bruce R. Coston ...

This memoir by a small-town veterinarian "brims with insight, warmth, and charm" ( Tucson Citizen).At Bruce Coston's medical practice, the patients are an eclectic and surprising cast of characters who display incredible bravery and nobility at times, and unbelievable goofiness at others. There's Sandy, the dog who resurrected herself from death. There's Daphne, the cross-dressing cat who taught ... Read more

$19.19 CAD

This memoir by a small-town veterinarian "brims with insight, warmth, and charm" ( Tucson Citizen).At Bruce Coston's medical practice, the patients are an eclectic and surprising cast of characters who display incredible bravery and nobility at times, and unbelievable goofiness at others. There's Sandy, the dog who resurrected herself from death. There's Daphne, the cross-dressing cat who taught
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Are You Mad at Me?

How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You

by Meg Josephson ...

From psychotherapist Meg Josephson, a groundbreaking “cure for chronic people-pleasing” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author) that explores the common survival instinct called fawning and offers “explanations, comfort, and best of all, solutions” (Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author)****.Are you constantly worried about what people think of you—if they like you, if they ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

From psychotherapist Meg Josephson, a groundbreaking “cure for chronic people-pleasing” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author) that explores the common survival instinct called fawning and offers “explanations, comfort, and best of all, solutions” (Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author)****.Are you constantly worried about what people think of you—if they like you, if they
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Left on Tenth

A Second Chance at Life: A Memoir

by Delia Ephron ...

The bestselling, beloved writer of romantic comedies like You've Got Mail tells her own late-in-life love story in her "resplendent memoir," complete with a tragic second act and joyous resolution (Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone).Delia Ephron had struggled through several years of heartbreak. She’d lost her sister, Nora, and then her husband, Jerry, both to cancer. ... Read more

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The bestselling, beloved writer of romantic comedies like You've Got Mail tells her own late-in-life love story in her "resplendent memoir," complete with a tragic second act and joyous resolution (Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone).Delia Ephron had struggled through several years of heartbreak. She’d lost her sister, Nora, and then her husband, Jerry, both to cancer.
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All About Allergies

Everything You Need to Know About Asthma, Food Allergies, Hay Fever, and More

by Zachary Rubin MD ...

From viral social media sensation Dr. Zachary Rubin, an in-depth look at both common and surprising allergies, spotlighting patient stories, the history and science behind allergies, common myths, treatment options, and moreMillions of people suffer from various allergic diseases. They're some of the most common but widely misunderstood afflictions today, and Dr. Rubin has made it his mission to ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

From viral social media sensation Dr. Zachary Rubin, an in-depth look at both common and surprising allergies, spotlighting patient stories, the history and science behind allergies, common myths, treatment options, and moreMillions of people suffer from various allergic diseases. They're some of the most common but widely misunderstood afflictions today, and Dr. Rubin has made it his mission to
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Hidden Valley Road

Inside the Mind of an American Family

by Robert Kolker ...

OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe heartrending story of a mid-century American family with twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became science's great hope in the quest to understand--even cure--the disease.Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the dream. After World War II, Don's work with the US Air Force brought th... ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe heartrending story of a mid-century American family with twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia, that became science's great hope in the quest to understand--even cure--the disease.Don and Mimi Galvin seemed to be living the dream. After World War II, Don's work with the US Air Force brought th...
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Manic

A Memoir

by Terri Cheney ...

The New York Times– bestselling memoir "brilliantly" evoking the author's struggle with bipolar disorder "has heart and soul to spare" ( People ).One minute Terri Cheney is crouched beneath her desk in her Beverly Hills law firm, paralyzed by depression; the next she is flying kites off the edge of a cliff in Big Sur, in a violent thunderstorm. One minute she's overdosing on pain... ... Read more

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The New York Times– bestselling memoir "brilliantly" evoking the author's struggle with bipolar disorder "has heart and soul to spare" ( People ).One minute Terri Cheney is crouched beneath her desk in her Beverly Hills law firm, paralyzed by depression; the next she is flying kites off the edge of a cliff in Big Sur, in a violent thunderstorm. One minute she's overdosing on pain...
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Labor

One Woman's Work

by Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari ...

A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed ob-gyn as she unravels her grandmother**’s mysterious death while reimagining women’s health care from a mobile clinic—for readers of The Beauty in Breaking and The In-Between.**In Labor: One Woman’s Work, Dr. Mary Afsari takes us on a deeply personal and transformative journey through her life as an ob-gyn. Set against ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed ob-gyn as she unravels her grandmother**’s mysterious death while reimagining women’s health care from a mobile clinic—for readers of The Beauty in Breaking and The In-Between.**In Labor: One Woman’s Work, Dr. Mary Afsari takes us on a deeply personal and transformative journey through her life as an ob-gyn. Set against
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Truth & Beauty

A Friendship

by Ann Patchett ...

"A loving testament to the work and reward of the best friendships, the kind where your arms can’t distinguish burden from embrace.” — PeopleNew York Times Bestselling author Ann Patchett’s first work of nonfiction chronicling her decades-long friendship with the critically acclaimed and recently deceased author, Lucy Grealy.Ann Patchett and the late Lucy Grealy met in college in 1981, and, after ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"A loving testament to the work and reward of the best friendships, the kind where your arms can’t distinguish burden from embrace.” — PeopleNew York Times Bestselling author Ann Patchett’s first work of nonfiction chronicling her decades-long friendship with the critically acclaimed and recently deceased author, Lucy Grealy.Ann Patchett and the late Lucy Grealy met in college in 1981, and, after
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An Imperfect Offering

Humanitarian Action in the Twenty-first Century

by James Orbinski ...

“As Albert Camus wrote, the doctor’s role is as a witness–to witness authentically the reality of humanity, and to speak out against the horrors of political inaction. . . . The only crime equaling inhumanity is the crime of indifference, silence, and forgetting.”—James OrbinskiIn 1988, after a year-long research trip investigating pediatric AIDS in Africa, Dr. James Orbinski was inspired to work ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

“As Albert Camus wrote, the doctor’s role is as a witness–to witness authentically the reality of humanity, and to speak out against the horrors of political inaction. . . . The only crime equaling inhumanity is the crime of indifference, silence, and forgetting.”—James OrbinskiIn 1988, after a year-long research trip investigating pediatric AIDS in Africa, Dr. James Orbinski was inspired to work
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Call the Midwife: Shadows of the Workhouse

by Jennifer Worth ...

The sequel to Jennifer Worth's New York Times bestselling memoir and the basis for the PBS series Call the MidwifeWhen twenty-two-year-old Jennifer Worth, from a comfortable middle-class upbringing, went to work as a midwife in the direst section of postwar London, she not only delivered hundreds of babies and touched many lives, she also became the neighborhood's most vivid chronicler. Woven into ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

The sequel to Jennifer Worth's New York Times bestselling memoir and the basis for the PBS series Call the MidwifeWhen twenty-two-year-old Jennifer Worth, from a comfortable middle-class upbringing, went to work as a midwife in the direst section of postwar London, she not only delivered hundreds of babies and touched many lives, she also became the neighborhood's most vivid chronicler. Woven into
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