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In Shock is a riveting first-hand account from a young critical care physician, who in the passage of a moment is transfigured into a dying patient. This transposition, coincidentally timed at the end of her medical training, instantly lays bare the vast chasm between the conventional practice of medicine and the stark reality of the prostrate patient.

In Shock is a podcast about the moments that hit hard and change everything—the setbacks you didn’t see coming, the wins you never thought possible, and the quiet shifts that turn into something bigger.Hosted by Teresa Baglietto, author of The Ripple Effect, the podcast features raw, energizing conversations about resilience, self-advocacy, and what it really takes to rise—personally and professionally—when life doesn’t go as planned.Each episode dives into real-life stories of navigating cancer, divorce, financial struggle, career growth, leadership challenges, second chances, and ...

Dr. George K. Simon knows how people push your buttons: your children---especially teens---are experts at it, as is your mate. A coworker may quietly undermine your efforts while professing to be helpful, or your boss may prey on your weaknesses. Manipulative people have two goals: to win and to look good doing it.

“I’m a failed poet. Maybe every novelist wants to write poetry first, finds he can’t and then tries the short story which is the most demanding form after poetry. And failing that, only then does he take up novel writing.” —William Faulkner Winner of the National Book Award Forty-two...

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because the abuse is so hidden and so insidious. You can be in a relationship that can last for decades and not realize you are being psychologically and emotionally controlled, manipulated, and abused.

Welcome to the most pivotal moment of our generation—a turning point that is reshaping your job, your career, and your child’s future. In AI Shock, bestselling author and AI strategist Elijah Low delivers a wake-up call and a survival guide for a world being rapidly rewritten by artificial intelligence. For decades, economic value was measured by job titles, college degrees, and accumulated knowledge. But AI is now replacing all three—faster than anyone expected. From law firms and classrooms to factories and hospitals, no industry is safe. And yet, this moment of disruption offers a ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD This inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?...

Every generation faces a reckoning of value—where illusion meets reality and truth is measured in ounces. For centuries, silver has been the quiet workhorse of civilization—powering currencies, industries, and technologies—while gold has basked in glory. But beneath the surface of today’s financial system lies a distortion so vast, it threatens to unravel the very foundations of modern markets. Silver Shock presents the case that silver will one day equal the price of gold—and that this coming parity could create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build generational wealth. This ...

A sweeping history of the United States' economy and politics, Shock Values reveals how the American state has been shaped by a massive, ever-evolving effort to insulate its economy from the real and perceived dangers of price fluctuations. Carola Binder narrates how the pains of rising and falling prices have brought lasting changes for every generation of Americans. And with each brush with price instability, the United States has been reinvented—not as a more perfect union, but as a reflection of its most recent failures.

More than 40,000 listeners have enjoyed this story on cassette. Now anyone who's ever dreamed of getting away from it all can enjoy the charms and challenges of A Year in Provence on CD! Peter Mayle and his wife had been to Provence as tourists. They had dreamed of one day trading the long, gray...

Scientists are brilliant… but what they discover is often stranger than fiction. Inside this book are the most shocking, surprising, and downright unbelievable true stories from the world of science — from bizarre experiments to world-changing breakthroughs that nobody saw coming. You’ll discover: 🔬 Scientists who accidentally changed the world 🔬 Breakthroughs that happened because of mistakes 🔬 Weird experiments that shouldn’t have worked — but did 🔬 Life-saving discoveries made by total accident 🔬 The strangest inventions and theories ever proposed 🔬 Genius-...

Joe Copp is recovering from a three week bout of partial amnesia after a perp almost blew him away with his own gun. His doctors have assured him his memory will eventually return, but that isn't soon enough. It seems that during the last three weeks he married a lady who is now a corpse in the Los Angeles morgue.

This short story is a look back into Judy and Lily's past. Meet Judy at the moment of her first mystery and hear the story of Lily and Marty's young love. Don't worry. There will be an adorable dog and some delicious food included.

For more than 40 years, professionals in the field of disability studies have engaged in debates over the use of aversive interventions (such as electric shock) like the ones used at the Judge Rotenberg Center. This book is a historical case study of the Judge Rotenberg Center, named after the judge who ruled in favor of keeping its doors open to use aversive interventions.

"A History of Shock Film: The Story of Movies that Broke Taboos and Caused Controversies" covers films that have pushed boundaries in the realms of sex, violence, profanity, sacrilege, controversial messaging, and a few other areas that many cultures find transgressive. The book shows how what constitutes shocking content has changed over the past century-plus of movies. It starts with an 1895 short of a woman dancing on stage and ends on a 2010 film that had to be edited to get an NC-17 rating. Throughout, these films sparked public controversies. The conflict between freedom of expression...

I am not writing this from a bunker. I am not wearing camouflage while typing by candlelight. I am sitting at a normal desk, drinking coffee that cost more than it should have, thinking about how fragile our routines really are. Most people do not wake up one morning and decide to become prepared. It usually starts with a moment. Sometimes it is a storm that lasts longer than expected. Sometimes it is a power outage that knocks out cell service and reminds you how dependent you are on invisible systems. Sometimes it is watching shelves go empty faster than logic can explain. For me, ...

'Profoundly affecting' GUARDIAN 'Extraordinary. It made me cry' MELISSA HARRISON 'Wise and beautifully written' SINÉAD GLEESON 'Made me feel that I too was more alive' LUCY CALDWELL A life is made up of many shocks - The scream of wheels over asphalt as cars collide. The unexpected death of a...

From the real-life Meredith Grey, comes an inspiring collection of essays based on Dr. Erin Nance’s popular TikTok account @littlemissdiagnosed, detailing Dr. Nance’s journey as a young female orthopedic surgeon navigating challenging cases and ethical dilemmas in the high-stakes, cutthroat...

After Marty's on the Bay is linked to a local food poisoning death in the coastal town of Port Townsend, Washington, Lily and Judy Pine set off to clear the restaurant's name. But they soon find themselves deep in a murder investigation. When their good friend Detective Miller is assaulted, leaving an inept officer in charge of the case, it's up to Judy and Lily to discover the truth. Can the mother and daughter team solve the murder and restore their restaurant's reputation?

In a world of polycrisis—where climate collapse, AI acceleration, societal fragmentation, and economic instability collide—business leaders can no longer maintain the status quo. From now until 2030, CEOs will be expected to lead the reinvention in this volatile new reality. Caroline Stokes, author of Elephants Before Unicorns and founder of Workplace EQ, delivers a bold new guide for CEOs, founders, and aspiring changemakers who refuse to wait for the future to overtake them.