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The acclaimed biography of one of the most extraordinary of all European rulers. Charles, King of the Franks, is one of the most remarkable figures ever to rule a European super-state. That is why he is so often called 'Charles the Great'—by the French 'Charlemagne', and by the Germans 'Karl der Grosse'. King and Emperor by Janet L. Nelson brings...

After some six decades of therapeutic practice and writing, I learned in a new and meaningful way how we humans—whether we're in the cool, distanced medium of Zoom, or in the heat of real life—can create a startlingly honest and heartfelt connection that in a single hour can change one's life. What does "the father of group therapy" do at...

Part-memoir, part-manifesto, Holding the Baby is a wildly reassuring and radically ambitious book for any new parents who have felt dismissed, misunderstood or short-changed. 'My favourite person on the politics of parenthood' - Pandora Sykes 'Exhilarating, infuriating, urgent and human' - Daisy Buchanan 'A blazing, brilliant read ... compassionate, convincing, funny!' - Amy Liptrot 'Honest, unflinching and necessary' - Sara...

With more than 87 million views on YouTube, lockdown superstar Labradors Olive and Mabel are back with a second book about their meteoric year of fame, now available in B format. In Dog Days: A Year with Olive & Mabel, join Andrew Cotter as he takes you behind the scenes and into the pages of his diary to reveal just...

A must-have for culture lovers, A Year with Wendy Whiteley sees the biographer and critic Ashleigh Wilson painting a portrait of the inimitable Wendy Whiteley—in her own words. We sit at the table, opposite each other, a tape recorder and a microphone between us, and I begin by saying that I don't want to start with Brett. 'That's a good...

A riotous biography of the charismatic ruler of eighteenth-century Poland and Saxony, and his catastrophic reign. Both King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, Augustus is one of the great what-ifs of the 18th century. He could have turned the accident of ruling two major realms into the basis for a powerful European state—a bulwark against the Russians and a...

The joyous and electric memoir from beloved music icon Neneh Cherry. A Sunday Times, Guardian, New Statesman, Evening Standard, Uncut and Rough Trade Book of the Year 2024 'Intoxicating . . . Seductive' - Sunday Times 'Fabulous' - Vogue Top of the Pops, December 1988. The world sat up as a young woman made her debut—gold bra, gold bomber jacket,...

MEET THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTS - FACE TO FACE This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated artists tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works. Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each artist, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and personal artefacts, Artists Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and...

The extraordinary story of how a leading Buddhist monk overcame persecution, addiction and trauma to find enlightenment. Lama Yeshe didn't see a car until he was 15 years old. Growing up in a quiet Tibetan village, he ran in fields with yaks and mastiffs. The passing of time was simply marked by the changing seasons; life was simple and free....

A remarkable new translation of Russia's most lauded lost classics, now in paperback. Discover one of Twentieth-Century Russia's most lauded lost classics, now in a remarkable new translation. Outstanding... A sparkling, supremely precious literary achievement Telegraph One of the great Russian autobiographies, as fresh now as the day it was written - and the day it was lived Julian Barnes...

Roland Barthes by Roland Barthes is the only autobiography by the great Roland Barthes, an esteemed philosopher, literary theorist, and semiotician. This autobiography showcases the mind of one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century. As unique as its author, Barthes adopts the dual role of commentator and subject, unveiling his tastes, habits, passions, and regrets. No event, relationship,...

An autobiographical collage of speeches, stories and essays from novelist Kurt Vonnegut. From the one-of-a-kind imagination that brought us Slaughterhouse 5 and Cat's Cradle. Kurt Vonnegut is either the funniest serious writer around or the most serious funny writer – Los Angeles Times Book Review In Palm Sunday, an autobiographical collage of speeches, stories and essays, Kurt Vonnegut writes beguilingly...

From YouTube sensation Chris Broad comes the hilarious and insightful memoir of a Brit trying to assimilate into life in Japan as he unravels the wonders and eccentricities of one of the world's most mysterious cultures. When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan, he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of...

Marc Chagall's colourful, hilarious, dream-like autobiography. Chagall was born in Witebsk in White Russia, the son of a herring merchant who lived opposite a laundress and a chimney sweep. After the Revolution, while waiting for emigration papers, he wrote his autobiography at the age of 34. My Life reads like one of Chagall's paintings—emotional, fragmentary, humorous, colourful, and dream-like, soaked...

The captivating autobiography by one of America's most influential folk singers, Woody Guthrie. Bound for Glory is the funny, cynical and earthy autobiography of Woody Guthrie, the father of American folk music. He tells of his childhood running wild in an Oklahoma oil-boom town, the tragedies that struck his family, and of his life on the open road during the...

Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire ... History at its most gripping' Telegraph Venice, 1522. Intelligence arrives from the east confirming Europe's greatest fear: the vastly rich Ottoman Sultan has all he needs to wage total war - and his sights are set on Rome. With Christendom divided, Suleyman the Magnificent has his hand on its throat. From the palaces...

An immersive reconstruction of the life of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century, from the author of The Lion House. Istanbul, 1538. The greatest of the Ottoman Sultans is at the pinnacle of world power, while his family and future are at the mercy of their own dynastic law—whichever of his five sons succeeds him must...

Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit - and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though she was exonerated, it's taken more than a decade for her to reclaim her identity and truly feel free. Free recounts how Amanda survived prison, the mistakes she made and...

From Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones Scandalous affairs and public divorce. Addiction and fiery passion. And of course, the iconic songwriting... Christine McVie - born Christine Perfect - was the quintessentially English rock star, as both the backbone and the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac. Straddling the band's incarnations to achieve global fame alongside Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey...

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry. From the time, many years ago, when Michael Palin first heard that his grandfather had a brother, Harry, who died in tragic circumstances, he was determined to find out more about him. The quest that followed involved hundreds of hours of...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "In the pursuit of authenticity, of accurate history and undeniable courage, no words matter more than, 'I was there.' Read Luck of the Draw and the life of Frank Murphy and ponder this: how did those boys do such things?" --Tom Hanks The epic true story of an American hero who flew during WWII,...

A Mind at Play by Rob Goodman and Jimmy Soni is a captivating biography chronicling the life and brilliance of Claude Shannon, a figure often hailed as the father of the Information Age. This engaging book delves into Shannon’s groundbreaking contributions to science and technology, insights that spark the creativity behind every computer, email, and application today. The authors masterfully...

Keeping On Keeping On is an illustrious addition to Alan Bennett's celebrated chronicles, capturing his diaries from 2005 to 2015. This captivating volume offers readers an intimate glimpse into the mind and work of one of Britain's most revered writers. With an uncanny ability to blend humour and poignancy, Bennett reflects on a decade rich in creativity and personal introspection....

The Road to Chatto Creek by Matt Chisholm takes readers on an extraordinary journey from the bustling metropolis of Auckland to the expansive, tranquil landscapes of rural Otago. With boundless enthusiasm and ambitious dreams, Matt, alongside his wife Ellen and their three children, embark on a significant life shift as they purchase land in Chatto Creek. Their ultimate goal: to...

A powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir from an American icon, revealing what life looks like after the presidency—triumphs, tribulations, and all. On 20th January 2001, after nearly thirty years in politics—eight of them as President of the United States—Bill Clinton was suddenly a private citizen. Only fifty-four years old, full of energy and ideas, he wanted to make meaningful...

In After the Prophet, Lesley Hazleton presents a riveting narrative history that delves into one of the most significant, yet often misunderstood, events in the history of Islam: the Shia-Sunni split. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Hazleton chronicles the tumultuous events following the death of Prophet Muhammad, shedding light on the origins of a conflict that continues to influence...

The Gospel of the Eels by Patrik Svensson is an extraordinary natural science memoir that delves deep into the enigmatic world of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla. The book seamlessly intertwines the author's personal history with his father and the mysterious life cycle of these elusive creatures. This beautifully written narrative draws the reader into the fascinating journey of the...

Legionnaire by Simon Murray is an enthralling memoir that takes readers deep into the harsh realities of a young Englishman's journey into one of the most enigmatic and formidable military forces in the world: the French Foreign Legion. In 1960, at just nineteen years old, Simon Murray decided to embark on an adventure that would forever change his life. He...

From New York Times bestselling author of Jackie, Janet & Lee comes a fresh and often startling look at the life of the legendary former first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Based on hundreds of interviews with friends, family, and lovers over a thirty-year period—as well as previously unreleased material from the JFK Library—Kennedy historian J. Randy Taraborrelli paints an unforgettable...

Carl Bernstein, Washington Star. With these words, the sixteen-year-old senior at Montgomery Blair High School set himself apart from the high school crowd and set himself on a track that would define his life. Carl Bernstein was far from the best student in his class—in fact, he was in danger of not graduating at all—but he had a talent for...

The Drowned and the Saved is a profound exploration of the harrowing experiences of Holocaust survivors through the eyes of Primo Levi, a survivor himself. Levi delves deeply into the moral and ethical complexities faced by those who endured the concentration camps during World War II. The book is divided into a series of essays that contemplate the psychological state...

The Sunday Times Best Business Book of the Year 2020 A riveting narrative of ambition, hubris, and excess, Billion Dollar Loser: The Epic Rise and Fall of WeWork by Reeves Wiedeman takes readers on a fascinating journey through the meteoric ascent and calamitous descent of one of the most talked-about startups of the decade. Adam Neumann, a relentless and charismatic...

For nearly half a century, Richard Feynman's groundbreaking work was at the forefront of modern physics, leaving an indelible mark on the field. In Genius by James Gleick, readers are treated to an intimate and compelling exploration of Feynman's life and mind. From his early days as a crucial member of the team that developed the atomic bomb at Los...

A new non-fiction title that highlights the experience of American veterans who have received awards for their military achievements. 'Life has no meaning unless it's lived for the benefit of future generations' Crafted from original interviews, American Heroes tells the vivid, authentic stories of the veterans who give themselves - and even their lives - serving in overseas conflict from...

From the award-winning science writer Lauren Fuge comes Voyagers, an expansive narrative that weaves together personal journey, historical recount, and urgent environmental commentary. This compelling book takes you from the rugged fjords of the Pacific Northwest to the ancient geology of Australia's outback, and even to the far reaches of the cosmos. Fuge delves deep into humankind's intrinsic desire to...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Laura Cumming, comes a kaleidoscopic memoir connecting her life as an art critic with the vivid world of her father's paintings and those of the Dutch Golden Age. It is richly illustrated in full colour throughout. SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024 WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE 2024 | NON-FICTION A beautifully...

From twice Booker-shortlisted author Deborah Levy, a moving and revelatory collection exploring the muses that have shaped her life and work as a writer. In The Position of Spoons, Deborah Levy invites the reader into the interiors of her world, sharing her most intimate thoughts and experiences, as she traces and measures her life against the backdrop of the literary...

The Outlier by Kai Bird is an essential re-evaluation of Jimmy Carter's complex presidential legacy, masterfully penned by the expert biographer and Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus. This engrossing narrative delves deep into the triumphs and tragedies of Carter's time in the White House, offering a nuanced portrait of a man whose presidency is often misunderstood and undervalued. In...

A bewitchingly brilliant collection of never-before-published letters from the renowned author of The Lottery and The Haunting of Hill House. Named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews. “This biography-through-letters gives an intimate and warm voice to the imagination behind the treasury of uncanny tales that is Shirley Jackson's legacy.” - Joyce Carol Oates Shirley Jackson...

The Greatest Trade Ever by Gregory Zuckerman is a thrilling account that delves into the exhilarating world of Wall Street and one man's unprecedented gamble that paid off immensely. Chronicling the dramatic events leading up to the financial collapse of 2008, this gripping narrative offers a compelling look at John Paulson, the hedge-fund manager who famously predicted the subprime mortgage...

Transformative and mind-bending, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe is a pioneering work of New Journalism that immerses readers in the psychedelic world of the 1960s counterculture. Follow the journey of Ken Kesey and his band of Merry Pranksters as they crisscross the United States in a brightly painted school bus, spreading messages of peace, love, and enlightenment...

In the uproarious sequel to Life Among the Savages, the beloved author of The Haunting of Hill House confronts the most vexing demons yet—her own children. Shirley Jackson, with her trademark wit and uncanny precision, skewers the trials of domestic life in 1950s America. In Raising Demons, Jackson's four offspring have now grown into fully-fledged little devils, turning everyday family...

This is the stranger-than-fiction story of Wirecard, once a $30 billion tech darling, now a smouldering wreck, by the journalist who brought it crashing down, for lovers of Bad Blood and The Billion Dollar Whale. When journalist Dan McCrum followed a tip to investigate the hot new tech company challenging Silicon Valley, everything about Wirecard looked a little too good...

Lawrence of Arabia by Ranulph Fiennes is an enthralling biography that delves deep into the life of Thomas Edward Lawrence, an archaeologist and adventurer who became a key figure in the 1916 Arab Revolt. Known for his extraordinary journey through the scorching deserts of the Middle East, Lawrence's life is a blend of daring exploits and profound cultural integration. He...

A lost classic of Holocaust literature translated for the first time—from journalist, poet and survivor József Debreczeni. A literary diamond... A holocaust memoir worthy of Primo Levi THE TIMES A masterpiece NEW STATESMAN When József Debreczeni arrived in Auschwitz in 1944, had he been selected to go 'left', his life expectancy would have been approximately forty-five minutes. One of the...

Frederick Douglass by David W. Blight is a monumental biography of the esteemed former slave who became a leading voice for abolition and civil rights in America. This richly detailed and immersive work takes readers from Douglass's harrowing escape from slavery in Baltimore in 1838 to his rise as one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. The book...

Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson is a masterfully written biography that offers readers an in-depth and compelling look at one of America’s most complex and influential Founding Fathers. This comprehensive account unravels Franklin's life story, tracing his journey from a modest upbringing in Boston to becoming a prominent figure on the world stage in cities like Philadelphia, London, and Paris....

From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of One Two Three Four and Ma'am Darling turns his attention to Queen Elizabeth II in an unforgettable and fascinating biography. Virginia Woolf compared her to a caterpillar; Anne Frank kept pictures of her on the wall of her annex; Jimi Hendrix played her...

Tim Cook by Leander Kahney offers an intimate and comprehensive look at the enigmatic leader who guided Apple through its most challenging period of transition. Taking the helm in 2011 after the legendary Steve Jobs, Tim Cook faced immense scrutiny and scepticism from both the public and stakeholders. Often described as unassuming and methodical, Cook defied these characterisations through transformative...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of American Lion and Franklin and Winston, Jon Meacham presents Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, a richly detailed and unprecedented biography that delves into the life of one of America's most iconic Founding Fathers. Jefferson, an original thinker and a master politician, played a pivotal role in creating and sustaining the American republic....

As seen on the YouTube channel Soft White Underbelly Strength beyond the Shadows is a raw, hard-truth, light-shining-bright-into-some-dark-places story few have the courage to reveal, and Seth is on an undeniable quest to change lives." -NICK LAVERY, Green Beret, U.S. Army Special Forces, Founder / CEO, Precision Components LLC Seth Gehle's story is a testament to the courage and strength...

The Untold Story of Steve Jobs's Wilderness Years—and the Creation of a Legend In 1985, Steve Jobs—the brilliant, volatile founder of Apple Computer—walked out of his company's headquarters, driven from the very corporation he had created. What happened next would transform not only his life and career but the future of technology itself. For twelve years, from 1985 to 1997,...

When we crashed over the line two and a half minutes later, there was a short, disbelieving silence and I could feel my knee trembling behind its sarcastic 'Disco' patch. A song I'd written had just been played to the finish, and what's more, it hadn't sounded weak, or delusional—it had, in fact, kicked. I backed down from the mic....

How to find the sublime in your everyday life Spirituality—belief, if you will—is not exclusive. It's for everyone. Whether you're wearing a cross, a hijab, or nothing at all, we all search for meaning. But how do we find it? And how can we build a world that embraces all paths to the divine, however we define it and however...

A revelatory portrait of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chronicling his battles with addiction and his astonishing journey from entitled scion to environmental activist to a prominent member of the president's cabinet, based on RFK Jr.’s secret journals and the author’s interviews with dozens of sources close to him. Born into one of the most storied families in American history, Robert...

THE bible for anyone looking to build a brand from scratch, from the co-founders of global success frank body.The only thing scarier than a new idea is an old one.Jessica Hatzis and Bree Johnson, co-founders of cult branding agency Willow & Blake and the $100m global skincare brand frank body, share their expert advice on building a brand from scratch...

This is the most exciting sort of biography to read, or to write - the myth-dispelling biography which overturns an old story, and does so most convincingly New Statesman This biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, written with reference to Browning correspondence only recently available, argues that the poet was a strong and determined woman largely responsible for her own incarceration...

He was, he is, the best of critics — Dilys Powell, Guardian Collected Essays contains nearly eighty essays, reviews, and occasional pieces composed between novels, plays, and travel books over four prolific decades. From Henry James and Somerset Maugham to Ho Chi Minh and Kim Philby, the range of subjects is eclectic and stimulating; the subjects are brought vividly to...

From 1892 to 1949, Somerset Maugham recorded his thoughts and observations in this journal, which confirms his acute vision and his outstanding ability as a creative artist. A Writer's Notebook contains his notes while a medical student in London and follows his career as he travelled around the world developing his incomparable talent. At times light-hearted, occasionally barbed, this is...

Laurens van der Post shared a deep-rooted attachment to Europe, Africa and Japan, and this work is a testament to his commitment to writing and initiating cultural and political commentaries on the issues and personalities of his time. Bringing together his conversations with Jean-Marc Pottiez, A Walk with a White Bushman is brimming with ideas, insights, people and events; at...

Yet Being Someone Other is the most revealing book that Laurens van der Post wrote about his extraordinary and eventful life, and the most far-reaching. It is a distillation of the experiences that have moved him at the deepest level of the imagination and made him the exceptional person and writer he was.

Auden's dedication as a writer was matched only by his commitment to challenging the received views of political and personal life. This definitive biography goes beyond a study of the great poet to create a vibrant and masterful commentary on Auden's work, ideas and life within the context of the wars, ideologies, spiritual quests and sexual attitudes of the twentieth...

'If men could see us as we really are, they would be amazed', wrote Charlotte Bronte, the outwardly conventional parson's daughter who had rarely met any men beyond those of the church or classroom by the time Jane Eyre was published in 1847. From the landscape of the Yorkshire moors, an appalling childhood and a family decimated by consumption, Jane...

His writing soon becomes addictive as one self-disclosure follows another. What better recommendation for a diary could there be? - The Times Christopher Isherwood settled in California in 1939 and spent the war years writing for Hollywood. By 1945, however, he had all but ceased to write fiction and even abandoned his habit of keeping a diary. Instead, he embarked...

A compelling portrait of a true New York eccentric and the agony of writer's block. After the publication of this book, Joseph Mitchell never published another word during three decades working as a reporter for the New Yorker. 'It's a masterpiece, of course, but more than that it shows that there is some such thing as being a simple observer'...

The captivating story of Joan of Arc is told by the great underrated writer Vita Sackville-West. The strange story of Joan of Arc, the obscure peasant girl who became the national saint of France, is retold in this celebrated, classic biography. Saint Joan of Arc lives for the reader on every page, as a shepherd girl in a remote part...

A brilliant double biography of two female saints: Teresa of Avila and Thérèse of Lisieux. The two saints whose lives Vita Sackville-West contrasts in this double biography were recorded by very different epithets: "the great" and "the little". Both women were Carmelites, both canonised, and both shared the same name. But whilst Teresa of Avila was aristocratic, intellectual, vigorous, and...

A writer of grace and wit, quietly dealing with people, like himself, who sense that their seemly, well-respected lives are being lived upon a precipice - Sunday Times With an introduction by Jay McInerney The Letters of John Cheever offer a tantalising glimpse into the life of a writer. They include correspondence with his contemporaries, such as Philip Roth, John...

A rich and fascinating biography of an extraordinary man. Statesman, political thinker, orator and ardent campaigner, Edmund Burke was one of the greatest minds of the 18th century. His ideas and principles were expressed in the great debates over liberty, the rights of man and the American and French Revolutions, and are among the most important in modern history. Edmund...

Jason and Travis Kelce—brothers, Super Bowl champions, and New Heights podcast hosts—tackle their first book, No Dumb Questions, where the 92%ers get in on the fun to ask questions about sports, science, relationships, and whatever category “how many holes does a straw have” falls into. This fraternal duo has dominated the football field and the podcast charts alike. Now, they...

Princess Vera Giedroytz was a towering, sweet-faced lesbian Princess who habitually wore a man’s suit, played billiards with brilliance, and regularly performed true medical miracles of surgery, while on occasion forcibly ejecting an inquisitive Rasputin from her operating theatre by throwing him down the stairs. In 1909, already lauded as a genius, Vera had been appointed by the doomed Tsarina...

'Part memoir, part beginner’s guide, part self-help, but wholly wonderful book … It's a real treat to read these nuggets of winged wisdom' MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘A small masterpiece, written with heart, self-belief and wisdom. Wonderful!’ PAUL THEROUX A true story of Bird and writer Candida Meyrick, set on Anglesey – and a fable for us all to find a...

The instant New York Times bestseller from the New York Times bestselling Kennedy historian and author of Jackie: Public, Private, Secret comes the other side of the story—her husband's: JFK: Public, Private, Secret. In this definitive portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—one of America's most consequential and enigmatic presidents—J. Randy Taraborrelli delivers a deeply researched and authoritative biography. More than the...

A paperback edition of the massive bestselling HB. Charles Upham was the most highly decorated soldier in the Commonwealth forces of WWII, and could arguably be called the bravest soldier of the war. An unassuming stock worker/ valuer at the beginning of the war, he stormed through Crete and the Western Desert amazing and confounding his comrades with his exploits....

The shocking true story of how a British drug smuggler survived ten years in Ecuador's toughest prisons. Gato's head snapped back... We could make out the shots of several 9mms, a couple of 38s and one or two 45s. I hurled myself through the doorway and into the room. I didn't look back. Caught in an Ecuador hotel room with...

The first woman to serve as United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territory conveys the spirit of a people through 10 unforgettable stories of resilience and humanity. Francesca Albanese is the most lucid voice against Israel's apartheid policies in Gaza and the West Bank, a voice that has been heard around the world when it comes to speaking...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller The UK’s bestselling medieval historian brings unforgettably to life the astonishing rise of Henry V, who survived rebellion, a near-fatal arrow wound, and a lengthy and precarious princely apprenticeship to become England’s greatest warrior king. 'A historian who writes as addictively as any page-turning novelist.' Observer Henry V reigned over England for only nine years...

In a tale befitting the saga he created, Lucas Wars follows George Lucas's journey from aimless dreamer to filmmaking trailblazer and prodigy of the New Hollywood movement. While his fellow rising stars-directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese-craft The Godfather, Jaws, and Taxi Driver, Lucas follows his childhood dreams and begins work on an epic fantasy ....

Oliver Sacks, one of the great humanists of our age—who describes himself in these pages as a 'philosophical physician' and an 'astronomer of the inward'—wrote to an eclectic array of family and friends. Most were scientists, artists, and writers, even statesmen: Francis Crick, Antonio Damasio, Jane Goodall, W. H. Auden, Susan Sontag, Stephen Jay Gould, Björk, and his first cousin,...