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This book surveys the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the 21st century, focusing on Homo sapiens. It divides human history into four major parts: the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, the Unification of Humankind, and the Scientific Revolution. Harari argues that Homo sapiens dominate the world due to their unique ability to cooperate in large numbers through beliefs in imagined realities such as gods, nations, money, and human rights. The book also examines the impact of human activities on the global ecosystem and speculates on the future of humanity, including the potential for genetic engineering and non-organic life.

In *Obama’s Wars*, Bob Woodward provides a meticulously researched and intimate portrait of President Obama as commander in chief. The book chronicles the internal conflicts and decision-making processes within the Obama administration from late 2008 to the summer of 2010, focusing on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the secret campaign in Pakistan. Woodward draws on internal memos, classified documents, meeting notes, and hundreds of hours of interviews with key players, including the president. The book highlights the tensions between the civilian leadership and the military, the debates over counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategies, and the president's efforts to craft an exit plan for the Afghanistan War. It also explores the political and strategic challenges faced by Obama in his role as commander in chief[1][3][4].