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New York Times Bestseller Editors' Choice —New York Times Book Review "Ricks knocks it out of the park with this jewel of a book. On every page I learned something new. Read it every night if you want to restore your faith in our country." —James Mattis, General, U.S. Marines (ret.) & 26th...

Unlock the Power of First Principles Thinking: Transform Your Problem-Solving and Innovate Like History's Greatest Minds Are you ready to revolutionize the way you approach challenges and unleash your innovative potential? Dive into the world of first principles thinking with this groundbreaking guide that will transform your problem-solving skills and ignite your creativity. From the Wright brothers' conquest of the skies to Elon Musk's disruption of multiple industries, first principles thinking has been the secret weapon of history's most brilliant innovators. Now, it's your turn to ...

The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast...

First Principles and First Values is the tip of the spear in the fight for a humane future. Establishing frameworks for a new school of thought called CosmoErotic Humanism, the book is built around forty-two propositions that provide new source code for the future of planetary culture.

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) was already an established figure in the fields of philosophy, biology, sociology, anthropology and with an established interest in evolution, when Darwin produced his ground-breaking On the Origin of the Species (1859). But Spencer viewed evolution in wider terms—including ‘the social organism, ethical and metaphysical matters.' He was keen to offer a complete framework of the philosophy of evolution and, in 1862, published his First Principles.

* Adam Grant's # 1 pick of his top 20 books of the year This is not just an engrossing read--it's bursting with practical insights. Ozan Varol's dazzling debut might change how you approach problems. Houston, this book has solutions."―Adam Grant Rocket science is often celebrated as the...

An Avid Reader Press book. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader. In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in...

First-Principles Inbox: AI-Coached Mentorship for Elon Musk-Level Breakthroughs Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing leadership, decision-making, and mentorship, and no entrepreneur exemplifies innovation and execution better than Elon Musk. First-Principles Inbox reveals how AI-driven mentorship can accelerate business success by integrating AI-powered coaching, strategic networking, automation, and first-principles thinking into your leadership journey. Drawing from Musk’s engineering mindset, risk tolerance, and high-performance execution, this book provides a step-by-step ...

This cover-to-cover (including the cover!) new edition is filled with must-have information, advice, insight, and tips for a new generation of moms and dads. With What to Expect’s trademark warmth, empathy, and humor, it answers every conceivable question expecting parents could have, including dozens of new ones based on the ever-changing pregnancy and birthing practices and choices they face. Advice for dads is fully integrated throughout the book.

STOP BORROWING OTHER PEOPLE’S THINKING. Most people believe they think for themselves. The evidence suggests otherwise. Every day, without knowing it, we inherit conclusions we never tested, accept constraints we never questioned, and navigate the most important decisions of our lives by pattern-matching them against what someone else did before us. In business, in careers, in relationships — we mistake familiarity for truth. It works, until the moment it catastrophically doesn’t. There is a better way. It is 2,400 years old. And it has never been more urgently needed. WHAT IF YOU ...

The #1 New York Times and global bestseller from Walter Isaacson—the acclaimed author of Steve Jobs, Einstein: His Life and World, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci—is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating, controversial innovator of modern times. For two years...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A hopeless romantic meets a jaded radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle–inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison. Aiden Valentine has a secret: he’s fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore’s romance hotline, that’s...

The Thinkers Before Socrates: How the Pre-Socratics Searched for the First Principles of Reality is a clear and engaging guide to the earliest philosophers who transformed myth into rational inquiry and laid the foundations of Western thought. From Thales and Anaximander to Heraclitus, Parmenides, and Democritus, this book traces the bold ideas that shaped early metaphysics, cosmology, and the search for the ultimate nature of existence. Each chapter offers a detailed and accessible exploration of how these early thinkers questioned the structure of the cosmos, the nature of matter, the ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “This book delivers completely new and refreshing ideas on how to create value in the world.”—Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta “Peter Thiel has built multiple breakthrough companies, and Zero to One shows how.”—Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla The...

Rejected scientist Alexander Hawke is down to his last chance. Brilliant but sheltered, every banker in New York has refused to finance his ideas. Enter the Russian—charming, dangerous, and offering an Antarctic expedition that promises answers to all of his questions. Now, Alexander stands at the edge of a bottomless chasm. With a helpful shove from his foreign benefactor, he plunges into adventure. Landing in darkness, Alexander finds a portal to destiny—weirder than New York, colder than Russia, and filled with the ruins of an empire that once spanned the galaxy.

The first true systematic theology of the Christian Church—now in clear, modern English. Written at the dawn of Christian doctrinal development, On First Principles shows theology being built in real time. Explore the earliest full-scale attempt to organize Christian doctrine into a coherent system Examine creation, the Trinity, Christ, the soul, freedom, judgment, and Scripture in a unified framework Engage Scripture through one of the most influential early Christian methods of interpretation Witness the questions that shaped centuries of theological debate—before later doctrinal ...

Limited Time Launch Price: Only $0.99! PREVAIL OR VANISH. In the savage landscape of modern business, there are only two outcomes: conquer or be erased. For over 20 years, forged on business frontlines across 30 countries, I witnessed a stark reality. I worked with—and against—the apex competitors. They operated with a ruthless logic that most people never learn, or choose to ignore. The 9 Warrior Laws are not optional rules. I did not invent them. They are the unforgiving physics of power—the operating system behind the U.S. Army, NATO doctrine, and history’s greatest empires. ...

The First Principle: Unlock the Hidden Power Behind All Creation What if everything you’ve ever been told about reality was only part of the story? What if the true power to create wealth, love, health, and happiness has always been within you—waiting to be awakened? The First Principle is a ground-breaking spiritual manifesto that reveals the core truth beneath all manifestation teachings, religious traditions, and metaphysical systems: the universe is mental, and your consciousness is the creative force behind everything. In this thought-provoking and deeply transformative book, Rand ...

For beginning writers, point of view often is the most difficult element to master. Without really understanding the role point of view plays in storytelling, aspiring authors frequently select the wrong one. Sometimes they prefer to write or read a specific point of view, so they just go with that, even though it's not the best choice for their story. Mastering Point of View addresses those and many other issues writers face with this element of fiction. It examines the three main points of view – first, third and second – and the different forms each one can take. It looks at when ...

Are you a spiritual person? A mature Christian? The apostles do not think that you are unless you have mastered the basic principles of the oracles of God.