In rough order:<p><i>The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War</i>:<p>> <i>In the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel, and television transformed households and workplaces. But has that era of unprecedented growth come to an end? Weaving together a vivid narrative, historical anecdotes, and economic analysis, The Rise and Fall of American Growth challenges the view that economic growth will continue unabated, and demonstrates that the life-altering scale of innovations between 1870 and 1970 cannot be repeated. Gordon contends that the nation's productivity growth will be further held back by the headwinds of rising inequality, stagnating education, an aging population, and the rising debt of college students and the federal government, and that we must find new solutions. A critical voice in the most pressing debates of our time, The Rise and Fall of American Growth is at once a tribute to a century of radical change and a harbinger of tougher times to come.</i><p>* <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26634594" rel="nofollow">https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26634594</a><p><i>Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the New Workplace Surveillance</i>:<p>> <i>Long-haul truckers are the backbone of the American economy, transporting goods under grueling conditions and immense economic pressure. Truckers have long valued the day-to-day independence of their work, sharing a strong occupational identity rooted in a tradition of autonomy. Yet these workers increasingly find themselves under many watchful eyes. Data Driven examines how digital surveillance is upending life and work on the open road, and raises crucial questions about the role of data collection in broader systems of social control.</i><p>* <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60564512" rel="nofollow">https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60564512</a><p><i>Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams</i>:<p>> <i>Neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Charting the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and marshalling his decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood and energy levels, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity. He also provides actionable steps towards getting a better night's sleep every night.</i><p>* <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34466963-why-we-sleep" rel="nofollow">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34466963-why-we-sleep</a><p><i>Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology</i> (which goes over the history semiconductors, and not just present day events):<p>* <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_War:_The_Fight_for_the_World%27s_Most_Critical_Technology" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_War:_The_Fight_for_the_Wo...</a>