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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the small coin left on a table revealed something much larger about power, pride, and democracy? In *The Itching Palm: A Study of the Habit of Tipping in America*, William R. Scott delivers a fierce and provocative attack on the custom of...

A far-reaching examination of how America came to treat street and corporate crime so differently. While America incarcerates its most marginalized citizens at an unparalleled rate, the nation has never developed the capacity to consistently prosecute corporate wrongdoing. Dual Justice unearths...

What if the greatest demographic crisis in human history has been misunderstood? Birth rates are collapsing across the globe. Governments have spent billions trying to reverse the trend, yet fertility continues to fall. Economists blame housing costs. Sociologists point to changing cultural...

Christianity is, by far, the most persecuted religion in the world today. The twentieth century saw more Christian martyrs than all the other centuries combined, yet this violence against Christians, in both word and deed, continues to this day. Over three hundred million Christians around the world face high degrees of hostility, and it is estimated that more than five thousand Christians are killed annually for their faith. What do their deaths demand?

Spätestens die Stadtbild-Debatte von Kanzler Merz wirkte wie ein Brennglas: Sie zeigt, wie sehr sich Deutschland davor scheut, Probleme klar zu benennen – und sie entschlossen zu lösen. Alina Cara Beyer, Journalistin und Stadtbewohnerin, verbindet persönliche Erfahrungen mit Zahlen und Fakten. Sie schildert, was ihr als Frau im öffentlichen Raum begegnet, besonders im Nahverkehr, und welche Strategien sie entwickelt hat, um sich zu schützen.

Do you want to change the world but wonder if there’s any point trying? Are you unsure what you can offer, or don’t feel that you fit the activist mould? Do you think activists can be self-righteous, even oblivious to the very people they’re trying to help? How Not To Save the World is a book about doing good, for anyone who has looked at politics or public discourse and thought, ‘we need better than this.’ The fervour that drives us to change the world can create blind spots, where we don’t see our own behaviour, or disregard it because the cause is urgent.

Autor do best-seller Dez lições para o mundo pós-pandemia explora as revoluções ― passadas e atuais ― que definem a era polarizada e instável em que vivemos. Fúria populista, fratura ideológica, impactos econômicos e tecnológicos, guerras e um sistema internacional repleto de riscos catastróficos ― as primeiras décadas do século XXI podem ser consideradas o período mais revolucionário da história moderna. Mas não é o primeiro. Os seres humanos já passaram por alguns realinhamentos ― e prosperaram.

Step into the shadows of Victorian history to explore the haunting mourning rituals that shaped how an era faced death. For listeners craving a dark, atmospheric journey during their commute, this vivid social history brings nineteenth-century grief back to life. Wander through crowded parlors...

Step into the romantic and thrilling world of Tudor history, where courtship was a high-stakes game of love and duty. While monarchs navigated treacherous royal marriages, everyday merchants, apprentices, and courtiers faced dramatic struggles to find spouses in sixteenth-century England...

Navigate the lethal streets of 19th-century London in this thrilling historical guide to urban survival. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking an atmospheric escape, this dark, second-person adventure drops you straight into the crowded, coal-choked heart of the Victorian...

Experience an atmospheric slice of medieval history where an outcast's daily survival confronts the reality of mortality. From the damp morning chill to the tolling evening bells, this immersive narrative transforms your daily commute into the solemn, dirt-stained world of a small European...

Face mortality with stoic calm and master mindfulness through the quiet philosophy of the medieval Japanese warrior. Whether you are navigating major life transitions or simply seeking peace in a chaotic world, this contemplative historical journey offers a sanctuary for reflection. Step away...

Step into the atmospheric history of Norse mythology and uncover the haunting reality of Viking burial rituals. Perfect for a deep-focus commute, this immersive exploration transports you to windswept shores and smoky longhouses. Experience the profound ways ancient Scandinavian societies...

Step into the shadowy streets of Ancient Rome to experience the atmospheric death rituals that defined a vast empire. Perfect for a reflective evening walk or an educational commute, this captivating historical journey transports you straight to the darkened rooms and crowded cremation grounds...

Uncover the gripping ancient Egyptian rituals and burial science that transformed ordinary bodies into eternal mummies. Perfect for a captivating daily commute or curious family road trip, this atmospheric journey transports listeners straight to the hot sun of the Nile Valley. You will smell...

In an age of curated silence, false virtue, and weaponized identity, Alyssa Rosenheck refused to shrink. White. Blonde. Jew. is a brave cultural and political narrative for anyone ready to speak truth, reclaim moral clarity, and lead with values that won’t bend.

A Quill & Quire Fall 2026 Nonfiction Pick In Edgelands, Somali-Canadian writer Mohamed Abdulkarim Ali, author of Angry Queer Somali Boy, explores what it means to live life on the margins, in the city and beyond, and offers a unique perspective on the way we live now. “Edgelands will break you...

Explore the global history of human rights and social movements as dissidents fight to dismantle ancient hierarchies. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this empowering non-fiction journey reveals how ordinary citizens demanded political citizenship, labor rights, and emancipation...

Trace the sweeping history of human bereavement to see how ancient mourning rituals help us process profound loss today. From prehistoric gravesites to modern digital memorials, humanity has constantly adapted its approach to death. This evocative exploration reveals that the need to honor our...

Uncover how scattered nomadic foragers conquered the chaos of shared spaces to build today's complex urban societies. Whether navigating a crowded morning commute or unwinding with an educational deep dive, this immersive history redefines how we view civilization. Discover the incredible...