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A gripping exploration of Russia's descent into authoritarianism through the lives of four young people born after the Soviet era.

Eye-opening exploration of surveillance myths, empowering readers to protect their privacy and digital freedoms in the modern age.

A sweeping historical analysis exploring why Western civilization has dominated globally and whether this trend will continue.

Explores how African American leaders' tough-on-crime policies inadvertently contributed to mass incarceration, offering crucial insights on race and justice.

Nature's wisdom transforms movements: adaptive organizing for revolutionary change

A searing exploration of racial injustice in America, challenging both black and white readers to confront uncomfortable truths.

A gripping exploration of fear's evolution over two centuries, examining its impact on society, culture, and the human psyche.

Arctic nightmare: when history's frozen darkness awakens unspeakable horrors.

Biographical account of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency.

Discover how climate change and devastating pandemics, not just barbarian invasions, brought down the Roman Empire. This journey from village to superpower reveals how nature itself became Rome's most formidable adversary.

Un viaje cómico por la supuesta 'apatía juvenil' que en realidad es una rebelión contra la política tradicional. Descubre por qué los jóvenes no están despolitizados, sino buscando alternativas que hacen temblar a los dinosaurios con corbata.

A sweeping history of Maoism's global impact, from China to the Andes, revealing its enduring influence and contradictions.

A gripping narrative of hope and struggle in a Mumbai slum, exposing stark inequalities in modern India.

Hell is a room with others-eternally trapped, eternally exposed.

Explore how the French Revolution's Reign of Terror killed up to 50,000 people in just ten months, examining how Robespierre's pursuit of a 'virtuous republic' justified systematic violence against citizens.

Explore the fascinating 45-year standoff between the US and Soviet Union through gripping spy stories, nuclear crises, and the dramatic events that reshaped our world without a single direct shot fired.

Ancient prophecies reveal America's future through today's headlines and crises.

A gripping account of Hitler's numerous near-death experiences and the brave individuals who attempted to change history through assassination.