Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession's ultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is the desired goal for patients and families of the terminally ill.

Four teens recount the course of their friendship at one of New York City's most prestigious public high schools, from their horrified witness to the September 11 attacks to their efforts to juggle demanding schedules and social pressures.

For 50 years the humans have been in conflict with humanoid aliens, now they are conducting diplomatic peace talks but they are complicated by racial and sexual jobs, aggressive attitudes, and misunderstood customs.

The story of Michael Warkentin, who became a quadriplegic at age 22. Among gorgeous European landmarks, with humor, we explore the six phases of recovery that we all experience after facing adversity. A true inspiration, and testament of resilience and over-achievement.

Four best girlfriends spend the biggest summer of their lives enchanted by a magical pair of pants.

When eleven-year-old Yumi Chung stumbles into a kids' comedy camp she is mistaken for another student, so she decides to play the part.

"In Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man, Acho takes on all the questions, large and small, insensitive and taboo, many white Americans are afraid to ask--yet which all Americans need the answers to, now more than ever. With the same open-hearted generosity that has made his video series a phenomenon, Acho explains the vital core of such fraught concepts as white privilege, cultural appropriation, and "reverse racism." In his own words, he...

"Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how...

Frederick Joseph call up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, "reverse racism" to white...