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A Deep History, from the Stone Age to the Age of Robots

by James Suzman ...

**"This book is a tour de force." -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and TakeA revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman**Work defines who we are. It determines our status, and dictates how, where, and with whom we spend most of our time. It mediates our self-worth and molds our values. But are we hard-wired to ... Read more

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**"This book is a tour de force." -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and TakeA revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman**Work defines who we are. It determines our status, and dictates how, where, and with whom we spend most of our time. It mediates our self-worth and molds our values. But are we hard-wired to
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Affluence without Abundance

The Disappearing World of the Bushmen

by James Suzman ...

"Insightful and well-written . . . [Suzman chronicles] how much humankind can still learn from the disappearing way of life of the most marginalized communities on earth." — Yuval Noah Harari, author of SAPIENS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF HUMAN KIND and HOMO DEUS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF TOMORROWWASHINGTON POST'S 50 NOTABLE WORKS OF NONFICTION IN 2017AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2017A vibrant portrait of the "orig... ... Read more

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"Insightful and well-written . . . [Suzman chronicles] how much humankind can still learn from the disappearing way of life of the most marginalized communities on earth." — Yuval Noah Harari, author of SAPIENS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF HUMAN KIND and HOMO DEUS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF TOMORROWWASHINGTON POST'S 50 NOTABLE WORKS OF NONFICTION IN 2017AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2017A vibrant portrait of the "orig...
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A Deep History, from the Stone Age to the Age of Robots

by James Suzman ...

Narrated by Nicholas Guy Smith ...

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13 hours 47 min

**"This book is a tour de force." -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and TakeA revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman**Work defines who we are. It determines our status, and dictates how, where, and with whom we spend most of our time. It mediates our self-worth and molds our values. But are we hard-wired to ... Read more

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**"This book is a tour de force." -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and TakeA revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman**Work defines who we are. It determines our status, and dictates how, where, and with whom we spend most of our time. It mediates our self-worth and molds our values. But are we hard-wired to
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Social Chemistry

Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection

by Marissa King ...

Narrated by Brittany Pressley ...

Unabridged

8 hours 13 min

One of 2021's Most Highly Anticipated New Books—*Newsweek*One of The 20 Leadership Books to Read in 2020—Adam GrantOne of The Best New Wellness Books Hitting Shelves in January 2021—Shape.comA Top Business Book for January 2021—Financial TimesA Next Big Idea Club NomineeSocial Chemistry will utterly transform the way you think about “networking.” Understanding the contours** of your social network ... Read more

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One of 2021's Most Highly Anticipated New Books—*Newsweek*One of The 20 Leadership Books to Read in 2020—Adam GrantOne of The Best New Wellness Books Hitting Shelves in January 2021—Shape.comA Top Business Book for January 2021—Financial TimesA Next Big Idea Club NomineeSocial Chemistry will utterly transform the way you think about “networking.” Understanding the contours** of your social network
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Narcotopia

In Search of the Asian Drug Cartel That Survived the CIA

by Patrick Winn ...

Narrated by Patrick Winn ...

Unabridged

15 hours 30 min

The gripping true story of an indigenous people running the world’s mightiest narco-state—and America’s struggle to thwart them.In Asia’s narcotics-producing heartland, the Wa reign supreme. They dominate the Golden Triangle, a mountainous stretch of Burma between Thailand and China. Their 30,000-strong army, wielding missiles and attack drones, makes Mexican cartels look like street gangs.Wa ... Read more

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The gripping true story of an indigenous people running the world’s mightiest narco-state—and America’s struggle to thwart them.In Asia’s narcotics-producing heartland, the Wa reign supreme. They dominate the Golden Triangle, a mountainous stretch of Burma between Thailand and China. Their 30,000-strong army, wielding missiles and attack drones, makes Mexican cartels look like street gangs.Wa
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The Good Enough Job

Reclaiming Life from Work

by Simone Stolzoff ...

Narrated by Simone Stolzoff ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

**"Superb."—Oliver BurkemanA challenge to the tyranny of work and a call to reclaim our lives from its clutches.**From the moment we ask children what they want to “be” when they grow up, we exalt the dream job as if it were life’s ultimate objective. Many entangle their identities with their jobs, with predictable damage to happiness, wellbeing, and even professional success.In The Good Enough ... Read more

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**"Superb."—Oliver BurkemanA challenge to the tyranny of work and a call to reclaim our lives from its clutches.**From the moment we ask children what they want to “be” when they grow up, we exalt the dream job as if it were life’s ultimate objective. Many entangle their identities with their jobs, with predictable damage to happiness, wellbeing, and even professional success.In The Good Enough
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Fantasy Island

Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico

by Ed Morales ...

Narrated by Sean Duffy ...

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10 hours 57 min

An “urgent, fascinating, and impassioned” (Daniel Immerwahr) history of Puerto Rico’s 122 years as a colony of the United StatesSince its acquisition by the United States in 1898, Puerto Rico has served as a testing ground for the most aggressive and exploitative US economic, political, and social policies.In Fantasy Island, Ed Morales traces how, over the years, Puerto Rico has served as a ... Read more

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An “urgent, fascinating, and impassioned” (Daniel Immerwahr) history of Puerto Rico’s 122 years as a colony of the United StatesSince its acquisition by the United States in 1898, Puerto Rico has served as a testing ground for the most aggressive and exploitative US economic, political, and social policies.In Fantasy Island, Ed Morales traces how, over the years, Puerto Rico has served as a
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The Three-Cornered War

The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West

by Megan Kate Nelson ...

Narrated by Cynthia Farrell ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in HistoryA dramatic, riveting, and “fresh look at a region typically obscured in accounts of the Civil War. American history buffs will relish this entertaining and eye-opening portrait” (Publishers Weekly).Megan Kate Nelson “expands our understanding of how the Civil War affected Indigenous peoples and helped to shape the nation” (Library Journal, starred review), ... Read more

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Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in HistoryA dramatic, riveting, and “fresh look at a region typically obscured in accounts of the Civil War. American history buffs will relish this entertaining and eye-opening portrait” (Publishers Weekly).Megan Kate Nelson “expands our understanding of how the Civil War affected Indigenous peoples and helped to shape the nation” (Library Journal, starred review),
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Lost in Thought

The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life

by Zena Hitz ...

Narrated by Emily Ellet ...

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7 hours 22 min

In an overloaded, superficial, technological world, in which almost everything and everybody is judged by its usefulness, where can we turn for escape, lasting pleasure, contemplation, or connection to others? While many forms of leisure meet these needs, Zena Hitz writes, few experiences are so fulfilling as the inner life, whether that of a bookworm, an amateur astronomer, a birdwatcher, or ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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In an overloaded, superficial, technological world, in which almost everything and everybody is judged by its usefulness, where can we turn for escape, lasting pleasure, contemplation, or connection to others? While many forms of leisure meet these needs, Zena Hitz writes, few experiences are so fulfilling as the inner life, whether that of a bookworm, an amateur astronomer, a birdwatcher, or
... Read more

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The Good Enough Job

Reclaiming Life from Work

by Simone Stolzoff ...

**"Superb."—Oliver BurkemanA challenge to the tyranny of work and a call to reclaim our lives from its clutches.**From the moment we ask children what they want to “be” when they grow up, we exalt the dream job as if it were life’s ultimate objective. Many entangle their identities with their jobs, with predictable damage to happiness, wellbeing, and even professional success.In The Good Enough ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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**"Superb."—Oliver BurkemanA challenge to the tyranny of work and a call to reclaim our lives from its clutches.**From the moment we ask children what they want to “be” when they grow up, we exalt the dream job as if it were life’s ultimate objective. Many entangle their identities with their jobs, with predictable damage to happiness, wellbeing, and even professional success.In The Good Enough
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How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict

by William Ury ...

The author of the world’s best-selling book on negotiation draws on his nearly fifty years of experience and knowledge grappling with the world’s toughest conflicts to offer a way out of the seemingly impossible problems of our time.Conflict is increasing everywhere, threatening everything we hold dear—from our families to our democracy, from our workplaces to our world. In nearly every area of ... Read more

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The author of the world’s best-selling book on negotiation draws on his nearly fifty years of experience and knowledge grappling with the world’s toughest conflicts to offer a way out of the seemingly impossible problems of our time.Conflict is increasing everywhere, threatening everything we hold dear—from our families to our democracy, from our workplaces to our world. In nearly every area of
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Unlearning Silence

How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully

by Elaine Lin Hering ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWinner of 2024 Porchlight’s Best Personal Development & Human Behavior Books"Unlearning Silence is the book I wish I had when I started my career….This book is going to change the workplace for the better."—Pooja Lakshmin MD, psychiatrist & best-selling author of Real Self-Care“A necessary read…Unlearning Silence offers an opportunity and tools to change things within and ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWinner of 2024 Porchlight’s Best Personal Development & Human Behavior Books"Unlearning Silence is the book I wish I had when I started my career….This book is going to change the workplace for the better."—Pooja Lakshmin MD, psychiatrist & best-selling author of Real Self-Care“A necessary read…Unlearning Silence offers an opportunity and tools to change things within and
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