Authors: Jonathan Haidt

In Education & Teaching, Parenting & Relationships, Self-Help

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The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt investigates the alarming decline in adolescent mental health that began in the early 2010s. Haidt argues that this crisis is largely due to the shift from a "play-based childhood" to a "phone-based childhood," driven by the rise of smartphones and social media. The book presents evidence of how this "great rewiring" has interfered with children's social and neurological development, leading to increased rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. It explores the different ways social media impacts girls and how boys are increasingly drawn to the virtual world. Ultimately, Haidt issues a call to action, proposing four simple rules and offering practical steps that parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments can take to address this epidemic and restore a healthier childhood. This must-read book for parents and educators combines compelling research with actionable solutions for navigating the challenges of raising children in the digital age.

Authors: C.J. Box , Joe Pickett

In Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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The campaign of destruction that Axel Soledad and Dallas Cates wreaked on Nate Romanowski and Joe Pickett left both men in tatters, especially Nate, who lost almost everything. Wondering if the civilized life left him vulnerable to attack, Nate dropped off the grid with his falcons in tow to prepare for vengeance.

Authors: Alexander C. Karp , Nicholas W. Zamiska

In Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Money, Computers & Technology, Politics & Social Sciences

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From the Palantir co-founder, one of tech’s boldest thinkers and The Economist’s “best CEO of 2024,” and his deputy, a sweeping indictment of the West’s culture of complacency, arguing that timid leadership, intellectual fragility, and an unambitious view of technology’s potential in Silicon Valley have made the U.S. vulnerable in an era of mounting global threats.

Authors: Eugen Dik

In Religion & Spirituality

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Authors: Ray Bradbury

In Literature & Fiction, Politics & Social Sciences

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Nearly seventy years after its original publication, Ray Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 stands as a classic of world literature set in a bleak, dystopian future. Today its message has grown more relevant than ever before.

Authors: David Thomas , Andrew Hunt

In Computers & Technology

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The Pragmatic Programmer is one of those rare tech books you’ll read, re-read, and read again over the years. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced practitioner, you’ll come away with fresh insights each and every time.

Authors: Hampton Sides

In Biographies & Memoirs, History, Travel

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Dive into The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides, a gripping account of Captain James Cook's final voyage, imperial ambition, and first contact with Indigenous peoples. A thrilling maritime history and New York Times bestseller.

Authors: Audrey Niffenegger

In Literature & Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Experience the timeless love story of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. A mesmerizing tale of romance, fate, and time travel, now an HBO series starring Rose Leslie and Theo James.

Authors: Maria Treben

In Education & Teaching, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Medical Books

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Discover the healing power of medicinal herbs with Health Through God's Pharmacy by Maria Treben. Learn natural remedies, herbal wisdom, and time-tested advice for holistic well-being.