#2013 - Paul Rosolie

In 'Mother of God', Paul Rosolie recounts his extraordinary journey into the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon. At eighteen, he ventured alone into the jungle, encountering giant snakes, isolated tribes, and other wonders. The book vividly captures the awe and beauty of this endangered land, presenting an impassioned call to save it from exploitation by developers and miners. Rosolie's narrative is both a personal odyssey and a testament to the Amazon's biodiversity and resilience.

In 'Coyote America,' Dan Flores provides a detailed and accessible narrative that combines historical, anthropological, folklore, and biological insights into the life and adaptation of coyotes. The book explores how coyotes have thrived despite centuries of human attempts to eradicate them, highlighting their intelligence, social behavior, and ability to adapt to various environments. Flores also delves into the cultural and historical contexts of coyote-human interactions, from their role in Native American mythology to their modern-day presence in urban areas. The book advocates for coexistence with coyotes and challenges the historical and ongoing persecution of these animals.

In 'The Immortality Key', Brian Muraresku reconstructs the suppressed history of psychedelics in ancient Greek and early Christian rituals. Through a 12-year investigation, Muraresku connects the lost psychedelic sacrament of Greek religion to early Christianity, exposing the true origins of Western Civilization. He accesses hidden archives of the Louvre and the Vatican, and collaborates with archaeochemists to unveil the first scientific evidence of psychedelic drug use in classical antiquity. The book challenges traditional views of Christianity and Western history, suggesting that psychedelics were integral to the development of these cultures[1][2][4].