A witty, heartfelt memoir on love, friendships, and self-discovery in a woman's 20s.
Insights on fostering creativity in the workplace
Gripping exposé of Jho Low's audacious $5 billion heist, fooling Wall Street and Hollywood in a global financial scandal.
A powerful memoir exploring Black motherhood in Britain, challenging stereotypes and advocating for representation in parenting media.
Tarana Burke's journey of healing, empowerment, and the birth of the #MeToo movement.
Biographical analysis of Lyndon B. Johnson's rise to political power.
A queer Muslim's journey of self-discovery, faith, and identity.
A captivating biography of Emma Hamilton's scandalous rise from poverty to fame as Nelson's mistress and a celebrity of her era.
A personal reflection on feminism, family, and the author's life journey.
Inspiring memoir of the pilot who heroically landed a plane on the Hudson River, exploring leadership, responsibility, and personal growth.
Four experts examine presidential impeachments, exploring their historical, political, and constitutional implications for American democracy.
From Soviet spy to American hero: one man's moral awakening.
Memoir of Appalachian life and struggle
Whistleblower Edward Snowden's gripping memoir revealing the shocking truth behind mass surveillance and his journey to expose it.
A gripping insider account of the January 6 attack and one Republican's courageous stand against his party's extremism.
Gripping insider account of Watergate scandal by Nixon's White House Counsel, revealing deception and moral bankruptcy at highest levels.
Investigative journalist exposes Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, uncovering a web of power, corruption, and silenced victims.
An in-depth exploration of Trump's rise to power, revealing the man behind the presidency through extensive reporting and interviews.
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