Salt: A World History

Salt: A World History Book Cover

The only rock we eat once financed wars, secured empires, and sparked revolutions. How did this humble mineral shape civilizations from ancient China to modern times?

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

On Writing Book Cover

Stephen King's brutally honest memoir blends childhood memories, writing advice, and his harrowing 1999 accident recovery. Part autobiography, part craft guide for aspiring writers.

The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon Book Cover

Ancient parables from 4,000 years ago reveal timeless wealth secrets. Learn how a poor scribe became Babylon's richest man through the Seven Cures and Five Laws of Gold.