Books like The Wu-Tang Manual by The RZA

Malcolm Gladwell explains how small changes can trigger massive social shifts, using ideas, products, and behaviors that spread like epidemics to illuminate the moment when a movement reaches its critical mass.

"The Rap Year Book takes readers on a journey that begins in 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present. Shea Serrano deftly pays homage to the most important song of each year. Serrano also examines the most important moments that surround the history and culture of rap music--from artists' backgrounds to issues of race, the rise of hip-hop, and the struggles among its major players--both personal and professional. Covering East Coast and West Coast, famous rapper feuds, chart toppers, and show stoppers, The Rap Year Book is an in-depth look at the most influential genre of music to come out of the last generation. Complete with infographics, lyric maps, hilarious and informative footnotes, portraits of the artists, and short essays by other prominent music writers, The Rap Year Book is both a narrative and illustrated guide to the most iconic and influential rap songs ever created." -- Publisher's description

World renowned researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson gives you the lab-tested tools necessary to create a healthier, more vibrant, and flourishing life through a process she calls "the upward spiral." You'll discover:-What positivity is, and why it needs to be heartfelt to be effective- The ten sometimes surprising forms of positivity- Why positivity is more important than happiness- How positivity can enhance relationships, work, and health, and how it relieves depression, broadens minds, and builds lives- The top-notch research that backs the 3-to-1 "positivity ratio" as a key tipping point- That your own sources of positivity are unique and how to tap into them- How to calculate your current positivity ratio, track it, and improve itWith Positivity, you'll learn to see new possibilities, bounce back from setbacks, connect with others, and become the best version of yourself.From the Hardcover edition.

A comprehensive decade-by-decade chronicle of baseball history, blending record‑keeping and quirky trivia with essays on gameplay, uniforms, and forgotten feats, while ranking top players with the new Win Shares metric.

A revolutionary text by Frantz Fanon, providing insight into the fight for freedom and national culture in decolonization era.