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A raw, powerful memoir of a single mother's struggle with poverty, cleaning houses to survive and pursue her dreams.

Discover how America succeeded where France failed, transforming the deadly Panama Canal project through revolutionary engineering and public health approaches that changed global shipping forever.

Historical account of the Astoria expedition.

A provocative exploration of religion's value for non-believers, offering secular alternatives to spiritual practices and rituals.

Parkland shooting survivors share their experiences and call for action against gun violence in America.

An atheist's unexpected spiritual journey leads to radical transformation and a mission to feed the hungry through faith.

Explore how San Francisco transformed from Native American settlements to Spanish missions, through the wild Gold Rush boom, devastating 1906 earthquake, counterculture revolution, and finally into the tech capital of the world.

Conservative wisdom weaponized: your A-Z arsenal for political battles.

Two sisters navigate love, loss, and resistance in Nazi-occupied France, showcasing the strength and resilience of women during wartime.

Explore the ancient Greek concept of Arete—excellence not as competition with others, but as the fulfillment of your complete human potential across mind, body, and spirit.

Explore how historians piece together our past like detectives, examining sources and evidence to separate fact from fiction, and discover why historical thinking remains crucial in our modern world.

The story of Samuel Zemurray, a banana mogul

Explores how good people turn evil, examining the Stanford Prison Experiment and real-world events like Abu Ghraib.

Ancient enemies ignite in forbidden passion that will consume worlds.

A definitive interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's classic strategy text, blending warrior wisdom with Eastern philosophical traditions.

A provocative examination of Australia's broken justice system, advocating for restorative approaches to reduce reoffending and heal victims.

A captivating exploration of humanity's quest for flight through the daring pioneers of hot air ballooning in the 19th century.

Russell examines human impulses, war, and social institutions, advocating for a more passionate, life-affirming approach to prevent conflict.