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Insightful essays exploring Buddhism's intersection with race, gender, and contemporary issues by a pioneering scholar-practitioner and spiritual innovator.

Jackson and Nia explore how Britain administered its vast empire at its peak, from India's bureaucratic revolution to Africa's scramble, revealing the sophisticated yet flawed systems that held together the world's largest empire.

Exposes how the Supreme Court uses secretive rulings to shape policy and amass power, undermining democratic processes.

A gripping tale of survival in Alaska's wilderness, exploring family dynamics, resilience, and the human spirit's indomitable nature.

A gripping firsthand account of infantry combat in Vietnam, revealing the brutal realities of war and its psychological toll.

Discover the vast diversity of Indian literature spanning thousands of years and dozens of languages, from ancient Sanskrit epics to contemporary voices that reach far beyond what's typically translated into English.

Explore how post-Civil War America grappled with freedom, democracy, and identity from 1865-1900. Discover the rise and fall of Reconstruction, industrial transformation, and reform movements that still shape us today.

A riveting biography of Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring the tumultuous life and revolutionary ideas of philosophy's most misunderstood genius.

Explore philosophical ideas through vivid portraits of great thinkers, learning to apply their wisdom to everyday life.

An empowering guide to confronting biases and becoming a more effective ally for equality and inclusion.

A tale of love, greed, and the American Dream, set in the roaring twenties.

Uncovers the hidden flaw in America's education system and proposes a solution to improve student learning and success.

A powerful memoir exploring racial injustice and the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement through personal experiences and activism.

A captivating journey through human genetics, unraveling our shared history and challenging misconceptions about race, identity, and heredity.

A sweeping multigenerational saga set in Kerala, India, exploring family, faith, and a mysterious drowning curse across decades.

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

Secrets and identity collide when murder shatters a mother's unconditional love.

Uncover the complex truth behind Thanksgiving - from ancient Native harvest festivals to political myth-making. Discover how the sanitized Pilgrim story erased Indigenous voices and shaped American identity.