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Food Rules: An Eater's Manual (2009) is an audiobook compendium of food wisdom that writer Michael Pollan collected, while researching his previous books on eating. This slim volume eschews the scientific jargon of most health-related advice books, and offers simple, clear tips for eating a healthy diet.

Ron Chernow's 2010 biography Washington: A Life is a Pulitzer Prize-winning account of George Washington's life from birth to death. It is based on newly available archival material from the most recent edition of Washington's papers, which allows Chernow to focus on Washington as a public and especially as a private figure. For example, the biography dwells on Washington's relationship with his difficult mother, Mary.

Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House by Michael Wolff was published in early January 2018, four days ahead of schedule because of skyrocketing demand provoked by President Donald Trump’s attempt to block its publication. The book paints a vivid portrait of bumbling ineptitude on the part of the president and much of his inner circle during the first 200 days of his presidency.... Listen to this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In How Dogs Love Us (2013), Gregory Berns chronicles the early days of his efforts to use brain imaging scans to study how dogs think and feel emotions including love. Berns argues that many dog owners and trainers limit their understanding of dog psychology to behavior, or how dogs physically react to different situations. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Washington's Crossing (2004) by David Hackett Fischer is a narrative history of the events that led to George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776. This bold move, leading to a victory for the Continental Army, was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Startup Way: How Modern Companies Use Entrepreneurial Management to Transform Culture and Drive Long-Term Growth (2017) by Eric Ries is a follow-up to his best seller, The Lean Startup (2011). Many larger companies cannot compete with smaller startups because they often lose the motivation to innovate.... Listen to this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders outlines his career and political ideals. The book includes an autobiographical sketch of his early life, a discussion of his 2016 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, and a summary of his views on important national issues. Sanders believes that the wealthy control government institutions and the national media to their own advantage.

The Power of the Other by Henry Cloud is a self-help book that demonstrates the ways that people influence each other. It describes how to cultivate healthy relationships in order to get the most benefit from interpersonal relationships. Individuals can improve themselves beyond certain limits only if they have emotional connections with and receive feedback from others. Healthy relationships improve physical and mental development, as well as shape the mind's methods for managing how the body handles information and energy.

The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return (2017) by Mihir Desai looks at the principles of finance through popular culture, life experience, and history. Exploring finance through the lens of the humanities reveals that markets are not divorced from other realms of life. Get this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics (2017) by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren (with Carlye Adler) is a companion book to 10% Happier, Harris's 2014 best seller about embracing mindfulness meditation. In 2004, Harris, who is now a co-anchor for Nightline, had a panic attack on Good Morning America in front of more than five million viewers. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence (2017) is an historical account of the American Revolutionary War. It focuses on the important battles of the conflict and on the experiences of important figures including George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success (2005) by Andy Andrews is a self-help fable that follows the fictional character David Ponder on a journey through time in which historical figures teach him the keys to regaining control of his life. After losing his job as an executive at a chemical plant near Dallas, Ponder can no longer support his wife and ailing 12-year-old daughter. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Greater understanding yields better treatment outcomes. If this premise rings true, this revolutionary new book by Adam McArnold will greatly enhance and improve treatment outcomes. It challenges the traditional clinical approach to treatment by offering a new groundbreaking approach to all the puzzles posed to us by chemical addictions.

Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party is a history of the Democratic Party, which author Dinesh D'Souza argues is the source of all evil and iniquity in American history. Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic nominee for president, is a crook who entered politics for personal gain. As such, she is the natural representative of the corrupt Democratic Party.

Confidence is the key to women taking their place alongside men in business, politics, the military, professional sports, and every arena where human potential is rewarded.

This is an analysis of Collusion (2017) by Luke Harding, which stitches together the major developments of the still-unfolding scandal of alleged Russian collaboration between President Donald Trump and his associates. Harding traces Trump’s ties with Russian officials back to the 1980s to show how the real estate developer long admired Russia and reveled in the flattery of Russian officials.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter (2017) by Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler introduces listeners to the psychology of purchase decisions. Consumers have difficulty calculating the value of the things they want to buy, particularly because comparisons between different types of costs can be challenging to comprehend. Listen to this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Nathaniel Philbrick's Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution focuses on the treachery of Benedict Arnold as it plays out against the wider panorama of the American Revolution.

In Creativity, Inc. (2014), Ed Catmull shares his journey from a childhood fascination with animated Disney films to becoming co-founder of Pixar, one of the most successful animation movie studios in Hollywood. The book follows the evolution of Pixar from its beginnings in Lucasfilm to its acquisition by Steve Jobs and its eventual sale to Disney.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In 1908 Napoleon Hill purportedly met American industrialist Andrew Carnegie. In a series of interviews, Carnegie laid out his secrets to success and charged Hill with seeking further wisdom from other successful individuals including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Dr. Elmer Gates....