Nick Gillespie

"Lost Objects" is a collection of 50 true stories from an impressive group of writers, thinkers, and artists, each exploring the profound emotional impact of items that have been lost or left behind. From treasured mementos to forgotten trinkets, these objects continue to haunt us long after they've disappeared from our lives. With beautiful illustrations and insightful analysis from the editors, this book is a fascinating journey through the meaning of possessions and their enduring significance.

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Can population growth actually make resources more abundant? In Superabundance, the authors analyze the prices of hundreds of commodities, goods, and services and found that, on average, every additional human being created more value than they consumed. This relationship between population growth and abundance is deeply counterintuitive, yet it is no less true. But more people are not enough to sustain Superabundance--people must be free to innovate, think, speak, publish, associate, and disagree. This thought-provoking book challenges our widely held beliefs and offers insight into how human innovation can lead to abundance.

"Return of the Artisan" explores the evolution of the artisanal movement from the fringes of the 1970s to the recent spike of domesticity caused by COVID-19. Discover what it means for the future of work and American culture as millions of Americans turn to home-cooking, gardening, and DIY crafting. This book includes interviews with artisanal businesses across America, exploring their business models, motivations, and how you can join them by turning your own hobby or passion into your work. Join the latest artisanal revolution with "Return of the Artisan".

"The End Is Always Near" by Dan Carlin explores apocalyptic moments from the past to help frame the challenges we face in the future. Through storytelling, history, and philosophy, Carlin asks tough questions about human survival and the role of technology in our potential downfall. From the collapse of the Bronze Age to the nuclear era, this book examines issues that are rarely presented and makes the past immediately relevant to our very turbulent present.

Growing Up Absurd is a classic of anarchist thought by writer and social theorist Paul Goodman. It offers a sharp critique of the unhappiness of young people as a concentrated form of America's corporate capitalist society, which lacks meaningful work. Goodman's text became a defining text of the New Left and had a surprise success upon publication in 1960, making him one of America's most unusual and trenchant critics. At a time of renascent leftism, his work remains as relevant as ever.

This thought-provoking book explores the abuse of reason in early 20th century France, where a group of thinkers applied scientific principles to the study of society. They concluded that an elite group of social scientists should control social life based on their supposed discovery of the laws of society. The book challenges this notion and highlights the danger of blindly applying scientific principles to complex social issues.

"The Souls of Yellow Folk" is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores race and identity in America today. Inspired by W.E.B. DuBois's "The Souls of Black Folk," author Wesley Yang offers a fresh perspective through a mix of personal history, sociology, and reporting. This debut book contains 13 of Yang's best essays, including stories on Asian values and the American Dream, a portrait of chef Eddie Huang, and a deep dive into the psyche of the largest mass murderer in US history. With candor and insight, Yang examines a new generation of embattled and haunted men out on a limb.