Real Humans

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | New York Times' Staff Favorite Book of the Year | Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death and how it can help us lead better, more fulfilling and authentic lives, from America’s most visible death...

What the world is craving isn’t more. What the world is craving is what’s real. The first thing you reach for each morning is your phone. From there, your days are spent in your head, in your inbox, in meetings. You’re successful. And underneath it all is a nagging sense that something...

What does it mean to truly see another person? Fellow Human Beings is a collection of deeply human stories drawn from years of walking alongside people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, trauma, and profound vulnerability. These are not case studies or clinical success stories. They are lives—messy, resilient, and contradictory. Through the journeys of real people facing serious challenges, this book explores what happens at the intersection of care, power, dignity, and love.

ADHD: The Real Superhuman Power is a must-listen audiobook that challenges stereotypes, celebrates the strengths of individuals with ADHD, and provides practical strategies for personal growth and success. It offers a transformative journey towards embracing one's superhuman power and living a life of empowerment, purpose, and fulfillment.

An inspirational memoir about how Jennifer Pastiloff's years of waitressing taught her to seek out unexpected beauty, how hearing loss taught her to listen fiercely, how being vulnerable allowed her to find love, and how imperfections can lead to a life full of wild happiness. Centered around...

The bestselling, award-winning author of The Midnight Library offers his funniest, most devastating dark comedy yet, a “silly, sad, suspenseful, and soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer) novel that’s “full of heart” (Entertainment Weekly). When an extra-terrestrial visitor arrives on Earth...

Uncover the chilling reality of human depravity in this comprehensive three-book collection. True Crime Despicable takes you behind the headlines of the most haunting cases in modern history, providing a deep dive into the minds of those who committed the unthinkable. From the high-plains terror of a multi-state killing spree to the terrifying double life of a suburban predator, this volume explores the intersection of madness and malice. Examine the cold-blooded planning of a public execution and the psychological profiles of individuals who left an indelible stain on the fabric of society...

From filmmaker, actor, and author Justin Baldoni comes a real-talk, self-esteem-building guidebook that helps boys ages 11 and up embrace their feelings and fears instead of repress them. Filled with activities, sidebars, and inspirational quotes, this book is the perfect social-emotional...

Holly Hill (pseudonym) gave up her job at the behest of her wealthy boyfriend - and then found herself dumped and penniless. After spending six weeks in bed pining for her lost love, she was encouraged by a friend to be "open-minded" about her career choices - and ended up placing an online ad for a sugar daddy. She received an almost overwhelming response from all sorts of men, but most of them were married men whose wives had lost interest in sex. As Holly interviewed the men and settled on a candidate, she decided to record what happened next.

How can we be more mindful when the world is this f*cked up? How to Stay Human in a F*cked Up World is the fresh, engaging answer to this important question. If you’ve tried mindfulness before and failed, we get it. Likely you were told to sit on a pillow in a dark room, meditate, or count...

Every creature on this planet operates under a contract. The wild does not negotiate. Step into twenty harrowing cases where the line between human sentiment and biological imperative is violently crossed. From a massive captive orca in a concrete tank to a grizzly bear hunting in the deep timber, these meticulously researched accounts reveal the terrifying reality of nature at its most indifferent. We constantly forget the rules of the wild. We build parks around apex carnivores and call the fences a relationship. We swim in oceans that belong to something faster and stronger. We pitch ...

You’re not on top of the food chain. Not out here. Mauled delivers 15 gut-wrenching accounts of humans hunted, cornered, and torn apart by nature’s most savage predators. Bears. Lions. Wolves. Hyenas. These aren’t stories with happy endings—they’re warnings. If you think you're prepared, think again. When it happens, it happens fast.

Influenced by a sense of obligation, Mr. Wiesner shares intimate information about Michael Jackson, the visionary business genius, the loving father, and family man. What sets this apart from the large amount of other Michael Jackson narratives available are the primary source documents, which include transcripts of over 15 voicemail messages that listeners will have access to for the first time.

Do you parTy? is a raw, unfiltered memoir of survival that rips the mask off methamphetamine addiction and lays bare the harrowing descent into darkness. Dianna Price, once a clean-cut commercial truck driver with no history of drug use, recounts how a single moment in the back of her semi changed everything. What begins as an unexpected encounter quickly spirals into years of chaos, trauma, and loss—marked by haunting hallucinations, dangerous liaisons, human trafficking, and near-death experiences. Her journey spans highways, hotel rooms, jail cells, and the brink of suicide, all while ...

Read people faster. Understand behavior deeper. Protect your peace. Read People Like a Book: Mind Reading & Human Nature is a practical guide to decoding human behavior—without manipulation, mind games, or guesswork. Learn how to notice patterns, recognize emotional shifts, interpret nonverbal signals, and communicate with confidence in relationships, work, and everyday social situations. This book helps you understand what people often don’t say out loud: Why behavior changes suddenly What discomfort and confidence look like in real life How to spot inconsistency and unclear ...

What if the people around you are revealing who they really are every single day… and you simply never learned how to see it? Most manipulation is not obvious. Most deception does not sound like lying. Most dangerous people do not initially appear dangerous. And most human behavior is communicated long before words are consciously processed. Through: tone, tension, eye behavior, emotional pacing, nervous system instability, conversational control, hidden insecurity, emotional incongruence, and the subtle behavioral signals most people completely miss. In Read People Instantly, Victor L. ...

Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill A Modern Breakdown of Ancient Tricks, Sensory Manipulation, and True Body Mechanics by Sky Benson Is there really such a thing as a no-touch knockout? Can Chi energy move people without contact? Are pressure point knockouts actually real? The legends of martial arts are filled with mystique—but this book reveals the truth behind the myth. In Martial Science and the Myth of Superhuman Skill, master instructor and biomechanics expert Sky Benson unpacks the world’s most mysterious martial feats and explains them using real science: physics, ...

These captivating, all-new anonymous accounts, compiled by Alyssa Shelasky, in the style of her New York magazine column, pull back the curtain on non-monogamy, answering questions like: How does it really work? Who’s taking care of the kids? And who’s making breakfast? Featuring an...

The killer left no fingerprints. No witnesses. No motive. But behavior always leaves a trail. Step inside the minds of criminals, and the experts trained to catch them. In this gripping collection of true crime stories where psychology becomes the ultimate investigative tool. True Crime & Human Psychology delves into real unsolved cases, chilling cold cases, and breakthrough moments where criminal profilers uncovered what others had missed. From serial offenders to outliers, cult leaders to mission-driven killers, each chapter reveals how behavioral science, victimology, and human intuition...

Discover the remarkable true stories of the animals who changed the course of history. From battlefields and rescue missions to scientific breakthroughs and heart-touching reunions, PETS WHO CHANGED HISTORY celebrates the incredible creatures whose bravery, intuition, and loyalty shaped our world in unforgettable ways. Meet the heroes you never knew existed: Cher Ami, the pigeon who carried a message through bullets to save a battalion Roselle, the guide dog who led her owner down 78 floors during 9/11 Christian, the London lion who remembered friendship after years in the wild Nils Olav, ...