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LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD An “unforgettable”* history of the U.S. government’s broken compact with its Muslim citizens, culminating in the post-9/11 era of mass surveillance and increased violence—from an award-winning New York Times Magazine journalist. “A deeply...

A powerful investigation into American bureaucracy, how it wastes our time and drives inequality, and how we can make paperwork work for us Nobody likes doing paperwork, and Americans do a lot of it. Filing your taxes and getting a driver’s license is bad enough. Negotiating with your doctor...

When a medical crisis happens, the hardest questions often aren’t medical. They’re human. Who should make the decisions when a patient cannot speak for themselves? How much treatment is too much? What happens when doctors, patients, and families disagree? Who has the authority to decide—and how can you make sure your own wishes are heard? In Ask Why? Medical Ethics 101, psychiatrist David A. Kent, M.D. brings more than thirty-five years of clinical experience to the difficult ethical decisions that patients and families may face in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and moments of crisis.

In this groundbreaking work, renowned media executive Howard Blumenthal (Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?) and leading education researcher Robert C. Pianta challenge everything we think we know about schooling. Drawing from interviews with students across more than seventy countries, along with parents, teachers, and learning experts, Kids on Earth presents a revolutionary "New School" framework that moves beyond traditional educational reform to complete reinvention.

What happens when a massive data center moves into your neighborhood? This practical guide reveals the hidden costs, benefits, risks, and questions every resident and local leader should understand before saying yes. From electricity and water use to jobs, taxes, noise, and safety, this book helps communities negotiate smarter agreements. + 45 Questions to ask.

Deutschland 2033: Einhundert Jahre nach der Machtergreifung der Nationalsozialisten steht Deutschland vor einer Bundestagswahl – und die AfD geht als Siegerin hervor. Die Rechtspopulisten demontieren Schritt für Schritt den liberalen Verfassungsstaat. In nur einem Jahr wächst ein autoritäres Regime heran, das Menschenrechte und Demokratie verachtet.

An urgent, deeply researched reckoning with the role of tech in our classrooms – from neuroscientist, researcher and former teacher Dr Jared Cooney Horvath. Our children are struggling. Is classroom technology to blame? For the first time in recent history, children are falling behind previous...

As the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans live in deteriorating public housing projects, enduring the mistakes of past housing policy. In The Projects, Howard A. Husock explains how we got here, detailing the tragic rise and fall of public housing and the pitfalls of other subsidy programs. He takes us inside a progressive movement led by a group of New York City philanthropists, politicians, and business magnates who first championed public housing as a solution to urban blight.

Birth rates are falling almost everywhere. But why? Governments have spent billions trying to reverse the trend, yet fertility continues to fall. Economists blame housing costs. Sociologists point to changing cultural values. Politicians argue over policy. But what if they’re all focusing on...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism – and a road map to resistance. When Silicon Valley ‘moves fast and breaks things’, the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a...

An updated, penetrating, and balanced analysis of one of the most contentious issues in America today, offering a historically informed portrait of immigration. Americans have come from every corner of the globe, and they have been brought together by a variety of historical processes—conquest...

Informed by his life journey, former US ambassador to Mexico, US senator, and US secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar shares his unrivaled vantage on the US-Mexico relationship, the border and migration crisis, and his belief that the diversity of our many communities and cultures is America's...

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...

We’re not just divided—we’re adrift. Strong Floor, No Ceiling presents a bold, radically moderate blueprint to reconnect our fractured country and restore belief in opportunity, fairness, and shared progress.

Uncover the science of Earth's invisible shield in an engaging environmental success story made for curious beginners. Break down complex atmospheric physics into relatable analogies that make learning feel effortless. This guided tour demystifies the protective veil of gas that makes all life...

Turn urban pollution and climate anxiety into practical sustainability solutions during your daily city commute. Discover how ordinary neighborhoods are tackling extreme heat, flood risks, and waste management through grassroots environmentalism and smart urban planning. This hopeful...

Navigate the collision of power, money, and politics to understand how global health inequality decides who survives. Whether you are commuting to class or searching for purpose in your early career, this thought-provoking journey strips away complex medical jargon. You will grasp the stark...

Demystify environmental science and global pollution with a calm, accessible approach to everyday ecology. Whether you are listening during a quiet morning commute or seeking clarity on complex climate headlines, this grounding narrative translates confusing data into everyday reality. You will...

Master the urgent clean energy transition required to save human civilization from a devastating climate crisis. Whether you are commuting to work or seeking hopeful solutions during a focused afternoon, this gripping scientific narrative delivers. Understand the invisible power grids that run...

Trace humanity's turbulent environmental history from rampant ecological destruction to the dawn of global conservation. Discover how early spiritual traditions and hard-learned scientific truths transformed our relationship with the natural world. This captivating narrative reveals the...