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Discover how Kraków evolved from a 500-year capital to Poland's cultural heart, preserving its medieval and Renaissance treasures through wars that destroyed other cities, and how this remarkable survival shapes its vibrant modern identity.

A philosophical dialogue exploring fate, free will, and finding inner peace amid life's misfortunes and injustices.

Former president Carter's urgent call to end discrimination and violence against women worldwide, addressing religious and cultural factors.

Uncover the hidden principles of user-friendly design shaping our world, from everyday objects to cutting-edge technology.

A daughter's gripping memoir of complicity in her mother's affair, exploring love, betrayal, and complex family dynamics.

A thought-provoking exploration of how 'gender' has become a phantasm for authoritarian regimes and exclusionary movements.

A gripping exposé of the oil industry's corruption and its far-reaching impacts on democracy, geopolitics, and the environment.

Exposing data bias and its deadly consequences for women in a world designed for men.

A detective story on the grandest scale - exploring Carl Sagan's masterwork and modern science to uncover humanity's true identity as cosmic orphans finally discovering who we really are.

A darkly humorous anti-war novel blending sci-fi and autobiography, exploring time travel and the Dresden bombing's impact.

A powerful exploration of motherhood's physical and emotional toll, examining consent, autonomy, and the impact of misogyny on women's bodies.

Wilderness secrets unravel when privilege meets peril in the Adirondacks.

Germany's haunted lakehouse whispers a century of dark national secrets.

Uncover the chilling psychological techniques behind history's most dangerous propagandist and learn Islamic-grounded defenses against modern manipulation. Essential knowledge for protecting yourself and others from deception.

An exploration of how Lerner's novel bends time and reality, examining its meta-fictional structure and recurring themes of identity, climate anxiety, and possible futures—all through the lens of 'everything as it is, just a little different.'

A witty, scholarly exploration of profanity's evolution, revealing how our most taboo words reflect societal shifts and human nature.

A captivating journey through art history, exploring how humans have depicted themselves and the divine across cultures and time.

Historical account of President Garfield's assassination