Bob Iger

Learn how to survive any dangerous situation with this hands-on, practical guide from a retired Navy SEAL. Adapted for civilians from actual special forces operations, 100 Deadly Skills provides easy-to-understand instructions and illustrations for proven self-defense skills, evasion tactics, and immobilizing maneuvers. From escaping a locked trunk to tricking facial recognition software, this complete course in survival will help you take action in numerous “worst case” scenarios using low-tech to “no-tech” methods. Written in an engaging and clear format, this invaluable resource teaches you how to think and act like a member of the special forces to protect yourself against cyber-criminals, an active shooter, and much more.

Discover the origins of ISIS in "Black Flags" - the gripping Pulitzer Prize-winning account by Joby Warrick. Follow the rise of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a terrorist mastermind whose movements were inadvertently spurred by Presidents Bush and Obama. Despite a lethal airstrike in 2006, his ultra-conservative Islamist followers sought refuge in unstable territories, leading to the establishment of the Islamic State. With unprecedented access to CIA and Jordanian sources, this definitive history unveils the long arc of today's most dangerous extremist threat.

This thought-provoking work delves into American history and presents a powerful new framework for understanding the nation's current crisis. Through personal narratives and reimagined history, the author addresses the falsehood of "race" and its damaging effects on black men and women. Written as a letter to his son, this emotionally charged book sheds light on the past, confronts the present, and offers a hopeful vision for the future.

Discover the gripping tale of two bicycle mechanics who forever changed the world by teaching it how to fly. Fueled by exceptional courage, determination, and curiosity, the Wright brothers risked their lives to take to the air and overcome every obstacle that stood in their way. Master historian David McCullough offers an enjoyable and fast-paced read that captures the marvel of what the Wrights accomplished, drawing on extensive family papers to paint a portrait of the brothers and their indispensable sister, Katharine. This is essential reading, a timeless story of heroic proportions that soars with uncommon empathy and fluency.

Explore the depths of morality through the vivid characters and exuberant prose of Tenth of December. This critically acclaimed collection from George Saunders explores big questions and fault lines in our society, making it a must-read for those seeking a thought-provoking and moving literary experience.

Experience a tragic romance set in the 1920s French Riviera with Tender Is the Night. Follow the story of the young actress Rosemary Hoyt and the stylish American couple, Dick and Nicole Diver, as their love and lifestyle clash. With aspects of psychiatry and a profound study of character, this poignant novel is both lyrical and hauntingly evocative.