Eitanli/goodreads huggingface dataset:
Curious Matrix: Questions I always wanted to ask
by Domagoj Pernar
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.71

Curiosity is all around us. You just need to explore it. This book is doing exactly that - exploring various questions and hypotheseses about past, present and future world and society we're living in. How would a human child develop without external influence and love?Is social media leading society into oblivion & abyss?What is the impact of too much information on humans, their depression, and anxiety?What will sex robots do to humanity?What would happen to the world if we all stopped spending money?How would people behave if there were no laws?What would happen if a modern human was transferred 2000 years from now in history?What would happen without electricity for a year?If you've wondered about these and and many other questions then you're in the right place.What you are going to read is by no means scientifically accurate in every way or a complete truth, but it is one man's reflections on different topics with a pinch of creativity. A good part of the book is supported by various research, but a good portion is open to the imagination. "I wrote this book, to share my view, which can be correct, it can be fictional and imaginable, but it is curious and explorational in many ways. That is the essence of writing - to explore your mind while bringing fiction closer to nonfiction." - Domagoj PernarThe book consists of 18 chapters that are not connected subjectwise but are somehow connected in curiosity. Those chapters are structured to make you question your foundations of thinking and consider difficult subjects.
Joey Wheeler: The Official Character & Monster Guide
by Arthur "Sam" Murakami
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

"Check out this official character and monster guide to learn about Joey, his monsters, and their ultimate strategies."--Cover back.
Five Weeks in a Balloon
by Jules Verne
Genres: Classics, Fiction, Adventure, Science Fiction, France, Fantasy, Novels
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.76

There was a large audience assembled on the 14th of January, 1862, at the session of the Royal Geographical Society, No. 3 Waterloo Place, London. The president, Sir Francis M -, made an important communication to his colleagues, in an address that was frequently interrupted by applause. This rare specimen of eloquence terminated with the following sonorous phrases bubbling over with patriotism: "England has always marched at the head of nations" (for, the reader will observe, the nations always march at the head of each other), "by the intrepidity of her explorers in the line of geographical discovery." (General assent). "Dr. Samuel Ferguson, one of her most glorious sons, will not reflect discredit on his origin." ("No, indeed!" from all parts of the hall.)
The Magic of Ordinary Days
by Ann Howard Creel
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Historical, World War II, Adult Fiction, Adult
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.90

Olivia Dunne, a studious minister's daughter who dreams of being an archaeologist, never thought that the drama of World War II would affect her quiet life in Denver. An exhilarating flirtation reshapes her life, though, and she finds herself banished to a rural Colorado outpost, married to a man she hardly knows. Overwhelmed by loneliness, Olivia tentatively tries to establish a new life, finding much-needed friendship and solace in two Japanese American sisters who are living at a nearby internment camp. When Olivia unwittingly becomes an accomplice to a crime and is faced with betrayal, she finally confronts her own desires. Beautifully written and filled with memorable characters, Creel's novel is a powerful exploration of the nature of trust and love.
Damaged Goods: Things You Must Know About Healing From Abuse
by Tammy Lang
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.20

There's a reason you're reading this. There are feelings in all of us at some point we wonder if they'll go away... But they don't. Unacknowledged, they fester inside us screaming to be heard- to be healed. What if you are one sentence away from discovering your breakthrough from healing your wounds of abuse? I was. This book contains my first-hand knowledge of an over 20 year journey to healing.
I am an Island
by Jonathan Culver
Genres: Mystery Thriller, Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.75

Jonathan Culver returns to the literary world two years after his first novel to tell the story of an elderly rich agorophobe, locked away in the solitude of his own mansion for over twenty years, as he tries to cope with his past and face his present. The dark, somber tale is told through a variety of creative, experimental writing techniques as Culver continues to push the envelope and challenging preconceptions about what a novel can be.
Secrets of Jewish Wealth Revealed!
by Celso Cukierkorn
Genres: Money, Finance, Jewish, Nonfiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.18

 Secrets of Jewish Wealth Revealed! A roadmap to financial prosperity, was written to assist anyone who wishes to prosper and live the American dream. Blending humor, personal anecdotes, proverbial wisdom, and biblical references, Secrets of Jewish Wealth Revealed! is a readable guide towards achieving prosperity throughout life's various stages. Rabbi Celso blends Godly wisdom and common sense, offering practical solutions that the Jewish people have used for thousands of years to build and strengthen their financial standing. He also highlights the pitfalls of many of our culture's poor spending habits, even though they've become accepted practices in today's world. "It makes no sense that someone would volunteer to be a slave, but that's exactly what's happening in the United States today," says Rabbi Celso. "Far too many people are signing up to become slaves to their credit card companies." Secrets of Jewish Wealth Revealed! is a program of simple, but essential steps that Rabbi Celso believes will forever change the way people look at their finances, and handle their money. He discloses the eternal truths behind the oldest financial system in history, the one that has survived the test of time: the Jewish approach to financial management.
Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber #1)
by Roger Zelazny
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.06

Amber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin's blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne. From Arden to the blood-slippery Stairway into the Sea, the air is electrified with the powers of Eric, Random, Bleys, Caine, and all the princes of Amber whom Corwin must overcome. Yet, his savage path is blocked and guarded by eerie structures beyond imagining; impossible realities forged by demonic assassins and staggering horrors to challenge the might of Corwin's superhuman fury.' to 'Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world.
Society for Supper
by TyCobbsTeeth
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.58

“There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy”—Alfred Henry LewisIt is that prevailing premise, which has spawned this story.A drought swept over much of the planet and food supplies were hit hard. The riots which started breaking out and the violence which ensued were only the start, as chaos began tearing away at the very fabric of society.Ben Donnelly, a former S.W.A.T. officer with the Boston police force, is in the fight of his life and will do anything to protect his family from the storm of inhumanity.This story follows the Donnellys in their fight to survive in a dystopian aftermath.The life they knew was ripped away; they learn, all too quickly, how we are all part of a precariously balanced community, and when the balance is lost--society is devoured by the chaos of desperation.SOCIETY for SUPPER is a suspense, thriller, dystopian adventure novel, which is 65,000 words in length.Buckle-up for this adventure and come follow Ben Donnelly and his family as they try to survive this new hell.
How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
by Michael Greger
Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Nutrition, Science, Food, Self Help, Vegan
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.45

From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America -- heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more -- and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives.The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer.History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without the side effects. Fighting off liver disease? Drinking coffee can reduce liver inflammation. Battling breast cancer? Consuming soy is associated with prolonged survival. Worried about heart disease (the number 1 killer in the United States)? Switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet, which has been repeatedly shown not just to prevent the disease but often stop it in its tracks.In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen -- a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day. Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting edge nutritional science, these doctor's orders are just what we need to live longer, healthier lives.
City of Skies (The Viking Assassin, #1)
by Farah Cook
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Dystopia, Fiction, Mythology, Amazon
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.86

ONE GIRL. A DEADLY QUEST. AN EPIC JOURNEY.Nora Hunt has just joined the deadly quest to discover the ancient legend of the nine worlds of the Vikings. Her post-apocalyptic dystopian world, Triangle of Peace, is the only home she’s ever known. But at sixteen years old, the skilled young warrior joins an elite band of raiders called Jarls. Her mission? Merely to win the perilous battle for the artifacts that awakens the Viking realms and avoid falling in love with the charming boy who just happens to be her worst enemy...and she’s not quite sure which task is more difficult… But when Nora learns the Norse gods bestowed her with a mystical secret tattooed on her back the stakes are higher than ever to claim the great Viking Empires.Experience the beginning of this fast paced fantasy saga that will have you turning the pages. If you are a fan of Divergent, The Hunger Games and Cassandra Clare you will enjoy this series.Warning: This book contains action, mystery, romance and general badassery. Read at your own risk.The Viking Assassin Series:City of SkiesCity of VikingsCity of Assassins (out early 2018)
Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion
by Evelyn Alsultany
Average rating on Goodreads: 0.00

PROSE Award- Media and Cultural Studies FinalistHow diversity initiatives end up marginalizing Arab Americans and US MuslimsOne of Donald Trump’s first actions as President was to sign an executive order to limit Muslim immigration to the United States, a step toward the “complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” he had campaigned on. This extraordinary act of Islamophobia provoked unprecedented opposition: Hollywood movies and mainstream television shows began to feature more Muslim characters in contexts other than terrorism; universities and private businesses included Muslims in their diversity initiatives; and the criminal justice system took hate crimes against Muslims more seriously. Yet Broken argues that, even amid this challenge to institutionalized Islamophobia, diversity initiatives fail on their promise by only focusing on crisis moments.Evelyn Alsultany argues that Muslims get included through “crisis diversity,” where high-profile Islamophobic incidents are urgently responded to and then ignored until the next crisis. In the popular cultural arena of television, this means interrogating even those representations of Muslims that others have celebrated as refreshingly positive. What kind of message does it send, for example, when a growing number of “good Muslims” on TV seem to have arrived there, ironically, only after leaving the faith? In the realm of corporations, she critically examines the firing of high-profile individuals for anti-Muslim speech—a remedy that rebrands corporations as anti-racist while institutional racism remains intact. At universities, Muslim students get included in diversity, equity, and inclusion plans but that gets disrupted if they are involved in Palestinian rights activism. Finally, she turns to hate crime laws revealing how they fail to address root causes.In each of these arenas, Alsultany finds an institutional pattern that defangs the promise of Muslim inclusion, deferring systemic change until and through the next “crisis.”
Reimagined: How amazing people design lives they love
by Ian Breck
Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology, Personal Development
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.07

Wonderful lives don't simply happen...Whether you're just getting started, are retiring, or are somewhere in between, the design of your life determines the quality of the life you'll experience. There are no exceptions to this rule. The problem is we're never taught about life, how it works, and how it can be shaped and designed. Perhaps this is why less than one percent of all people experience lives they love.So, if the good life isn't about money, fame, or the floor your office is on, what's it really about? Ian Breck, pioneering life researcher and life quality expert, takes you on a remarkable journey behind the scenes of life and living that will change the way you experience yours forever.Ian explores amazing lives from a unique perspective - from over 25 years of researching those who live them. Ian's groundbreaking work now drives a concise learning experience that empowers you to reimagine, redesign, and live the life you've always dreamed about in practical ways that are easily understandable and actionable. It's not nebulous methodology, new-age thinking, or a multi-step program. It's the true science and behaviors that define life and living.In this book, you'll discover and explore...* Life and life quality understandings you never knew about* Essential life skills required to discover, design, create, and maintain amazing life quality* 12 features people who live remarkable lives share* How to design a life around your passions and interests* How to understand many of life's most sophisticated challenges* How to reimagine your own life and create a powerful plan to live it amazingly* Interactive exercises that allow you to experience lessons from this book within the context of your own life* and much more!If you've ever wanted to reimagine and redesign your life, this book is the missing manual you've been looking for!The great news is that an exceptional, satisfying, and meaningful life is within your grasp - providing you understand life basics, and are willing to become creative with your own life's design. This book provides the knowledge, expertise, and insight you need to get there.
Forgive Me, Alex
by Lane Diamond
Genres: Mystery, Suspense, Crime, Thriller, Mystery Thriller
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.95

Tony Hooper stands in shadow across the street, one amongst many in the crowd of curiosity-hounds gathered to watch a monster's release. Seventeen years after Mitchell Norton, the devil, terrorized Algonquin, Illinois on a spree of kidnapping, torture and murder, the authorities release the butcher from psychiatric prison.Tony longs to charge across the street to destroy Norton--no remorse--as if stepping on a cockroach. Only sheer force of will prevents his doing so.The devil walks the world again. What shall Tony do about it? Aye, what indeed.After all, this is what Tony does. It's who he is. The devil himself long ago made Tony into this hunter of monsters. What a sweet twist of fate this is, that he may still, finally, administer justice.Will FBI Special Agent Linda Monroe stop him? She owes him her life, so how can she possibly put an end to his?Tony Hooper and Mitchell Norton battle for supremacy, with law enforcement always a step away, in this story of justice and vengeance, evil and redemption, fear and courage, love and loss..
The Golden Wizard (Scrolls of Zndaria, #1)
by J.S. Jaeger
Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fiction, Magic
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.24

Scrolls of Zndaria is a new seven-book juvenile fantasy series that introduces young readers to five unlikely heroes in the magical world of Zndaria. The first five books each bring readers into the life of one of our heroes.Nathanial “Nate” McGray, the hero in the first novel, The Golden Wizard, dreams of being the first peasant in the world of Zndaria to become a wizard. The children of the local nobility bully and ridicule him to remind him that only nobility are selected to study magic. Even Nate’s parents discourage him, insisting it’s a foolish dream. After proving to the kingdom’s wizard that he is worthy of studying magic, Nate must prove to himself that he can overcome challenges and obstacles to accomplish his dream.The first five books are interwoven. Scenes from the first novel, The Golden Wizard, will be re-written in books two through five from the point-of-view of the other heroes, giving readers a different perspective or deeper information on events that occurred in The Golden Wizard.E-book available on Kindle. Need a different reader? Message me and I'll see what I can do.
Instruction Manual for the 21st Century Samurai
by Alexei Maxim Russell
Genres: Japan, Philosophy, Novels, Self Help, Martial Arts, Spirituality, Manga
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.87

Who hasn’t considered, at some point in their life, what it would take to live as a samurai? Whether it was a serious, life-long obsession or a passing, whimsical thought; in either case, there was really no way to know how to go about living life as a samurai. Any book about the samurai, or their codes, was either so strictly historical, or so thickly academic, that it didn’t give any practical solutions to the average person, about how to go about applying the samurai ethic to their daily life. Previously, the aspiring samurai had no resource at all. But now, they have the manual. Based on the ancient and authoritative texts of three samurai masters, this manual gives the direct and authentic “samurai solution” to any of life’s many situations. This pocket-sized book can be carried anywhere, anytime, for quick reference. No matter where life takes you, you are just one quick reference away from the "samurai solution" to your problems. Men, women and children, from all walks of life; No matter who you are or what circumstances life throws your way--with this manual, you, too, can live like a samurai!
Dom Wars: Rounds 1, 2, 3 (Dom Wars, #1-3)
by Lucian Bane
Genres: BDSM, Erotica, Romance, Humor, Erotic Romance, Adult, Contemporary Romance
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.95

This book set includes Rounds 1, 2, and 3
Round 1
Lucian Bane’s inner Dom is out of control and hungry for things he can’t name. When he signs up for Dom Wars, he meets Tara who is naive to the BDSM world. Her reckless dominance and puritan heart fascinate him. But when he discovers the pain in her past, it unleashes his true Dom within.
Round 2
Lucian Bane and Tara Reese have made it to round two in DOM WARS. The challenges now revolve around trust and while Tara's inhibitions in the world of BDSM are crushed by his passion, her deep rooted fears become the real obstacle he must dominate.
Round 3
Dom Wars Round Three heats up with the Demon Domination challenge. Tara is up first to face the demons of her past and Lucian is ready to dominate for her. But that gets tricky when he realizes the demons he's fighting could be the end of them.
Disclaimer
by Renée Knight
Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Psychological Thriller
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.60

WHAT IF YOU REALIZED THE TERRIFYING BOOK YOU WERE READING WAS ALL ABOUT YOU?A BRILLIANTLY CONCEIVED, DEEPLY DISTURBING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A WOMAN HAUNTED BY SECRETS - AND THE PRICE SHE WILL PAY FOR CONCEALING THE TRUTHWhen a mysterious novel appears at Catherine Ravenscroft's bedside, she is curious. She has no idea who might have sent her The Perfect Stranger - or how it ended up on her nightstand. At first, she is intrigued by the suspenseful story that unfolds.And then she realizes.This isn't fiction.The Perfect Stranger recreates in vivid, unmistakable detail the day Catherine became hostage to a dark secret, a secret that only one other person knew - and that person is dead.Now that the past Catherine so desperately wants to forget is catching up with her, her world is falling apart. Plunged into a living nightmare, she knows that her only hope is to confront what really happened on that terrible day... even if the shocking truth might destroy her.
Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools
by Jonathan Kozol
Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Sociology, Social Justice, Teaching, Politics, Race
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.26

National Book Award-winning author Jonathan Kozol presents his shocking account of the American educational system in this stunning "New York Times" bestseller, which has sold more than 250,000 hardcover copies."An impassioned book, laced with anger and indignation, about how our public education system scorns so many of our children." -- New York Times Book Review
Torment (Bloodlines, #2)
by Lindsay Anne Kendal
Genres: Vampires, Paranormal, Horror, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Witches
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.98

Keira has been through Hell, literally..... But now she’s back, and stronger than ever! In this second gripping instalment of the Bloodlines trilogy Keira and her friends – Lily, Lucian, Tyler, Jake and Danny – continue to try and understand their elemental powers, and protect themselves from their enemies, whose ultimate goal is to destroy them.  This time, the stakes are higher – what seems to be a demon rebellion has broken out in hell and the Earth is plunged into chaos. Their problem is, no one – not even Lucifer himself – knows who the rebel leader is. It seems only Keira, her frightened but determined friends, and a new ally – a demon named Eligos - can find out who this person or thing is, why they are suddenly causing so much bloodshed, pain and upset for everyone, and destroy them. Bloody awesome battles, amazing feats of magic, and a stronger-than-death passion, make for an intoxicating, unforgettable read in this powerfully imagined fantasy...