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Explore the American obsession with make-believe and the post-truth society we live in today with this sweeping history of America. From Salem witch trials to Scientology, P.T. Barnum to Hollywood, conspiracy theories to our obsession with guns, Kurt Andersen brilliantly connects the dots that define our fantasy-driven society. His insights provide a fresh, bracing explanation of how our American journey has deposited us in our current reality. A timely and indispensable read for understanding politics and culture in twenty-first-century America.

This autobiography takes readers on a journey through Bruce Springsteen's life, from his Catholic upbringing in New Jersey to his rise as a musician and the personal struggles that inspired his best work. Written with honesty, humor, and originality, this book is not just for Springsteen fans, but for anyone who has ever wanted to be baptized in the holy river of rock and roll.

Discover the story of human history, from the first humans to walk the earth to today's modern society. Explore how we came to believe in gods, nations, and human rights, and how our societies were shaped by the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions. Sapiens covers it all, using insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics to challenge our beliefs about what it means to be human. Are we happier now than we were before? Can we change our behavior and influence the future? Dr. Yuval Noah Harari's provocative and wide-ranging book will challenge the way you think about our species and our place in the world.

Discover the 100 most significant ideas that have shaped the beautiful art of film. Delve into an inspiring journey through history and pay tribute to classic works. With insightful text and engaging visuals, you will learn how each idea came to be and what impact it has had until today. A must-read for any film lover!

Explore how new digital technology is unleashing a wave of creative production that is transforming our world. Discover how people are using new media to pool their efforts at low cost, creating mind-expanding reference tools like Wikipedia and life-saving Web sites like Ushahidi.com. Cognitive Surplus shows what's possible when people unite to use their intellect, energy, and time for the greater good.

Experience a mind-bending adventure through a psychedelic world of hallucinations within hallucinations. On Mars, one drug offers an escape from the harsh environment and a chance to live in a better world as Perky Pat. But when a new, more addictive drug arrives promising a connection to God, reality becomes even harder to decipher. This science fiction classic by Philip K. Dick is a character study, mystery, and exploration of the line between truth and illusion.

A must-read for filmmakers in the digital age: delve into the world of film distribution and marketing with this guide by Jon Reiss. With the traditional independent model falling apart, Reiss provides essential advice for filmmakers looking to acquire national distribution for their films.