Polar Passage by Jeff MacInnis and Wade Rowland
Polar Passage is the incredible story of Jeff MacInnis' 100-day expedition to perform a historic first sail through the Northwest Passage. Starting in July, 1986, dressed in high-tech diving suits and mountaineering gear, MacInnis and photographer Mike Beedell sailed, dragged and slid their 450-pound catamaran, The Perception, through the brutal high-Arctic environment. An enthralling story of struggle and survival ensues.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner is a story about Amir, a wealthy Pashtun boy in Kabul, and his complex relationship with Hassan, the son of his father's Hazara servant, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, guilt, and redemption against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history. The novel follows Amir's journey from childhood in pre-Soviet Afghanistan to his life as an immigrant in America and his eventual return to Afghanistan to confront his past and seek redemption for his betrayal of Hassan.
Uranium by Tom Zoellner
Uranium is a riveting journey to the heart of this eerie mineral, taking us from slave camps in Africa, to desert mesas, war councils, smugglers’ routes, doomsday cults, jungle mines and secret enrichment plants over five continents in a narrative that is equal parts history, investigative journalism and nonfiction thriller.
Non-Violent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg
Non-Violent Communication is a book on the as-titled communication method and mindset that emphasizes empathy, honesty, and clarity to foster deeper connections and peacefully resolve conflicts. It focuses on expressing one's own feelings and needs while understanding and respecting the feelings and needs of others, moving away from blame, judgment, or demands.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Simplified) by Jules Verne
Journey to the Center of the Earth tells the story of Professor Otto Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel, who, guided by a cryptic message found in an ancient manuscript, descend into an Icelandic volcano. Their daring expedition leads them to a vast, subterranean world filled with prehistoric life, lost seas, and ancient geological wonders, culminating in a perilous journey back to the surface through a volcanic eruption in Italy.
