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Politics has changed. Five years ago Britain had a coalition government built on compromise. Now the Conservatives rule unchallenged, a chasm has opened up between Left and Right and the centre ground is deserted. Nick Clegg knows the volatile state of modern politics better than anyone else.

The problem of online disinformation is only getting worse. Social media may well play a role in the the US 2020 presidential election and other major political events. But that doesn't even begin to describe what future propaganda will look like. We may not be able to alter how the internet was used to challenge democracy in years past, but we can follow the signals to prevent manipulation in the future - and to use these powerful new tools not to control people but to empower them. 

In 2016, an obscure British military contractor turned the world upside down. Funded by a billionaire on a crusade to start his own far-right insurgency, Cambridge Analytica combined psychological research with private Facebook data to make an invisible weapon with the power to change what voters perceived as real. The firm was created to launch the then unknown Steve Bannon's ideological assault on America. But as it honed its dark arts in elections from Trinidad to Nigeria, 24-year-old research director Christopher Wylie began to see what he and his colleagues were unleashing.

'The Mueller report is that rare Washington tell-all that surpasses its pre-publication hype…the best book by far on the workings of the Trump presidency.' Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post The only book with exclusive analysis by the Pulitzer Prize-winning staff of The Washington Post, and...

In a dramatic account of violence and espionage, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow exposes serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at any cost. In 2017, a routine network television investigation led Ronan Farrow to a story...

Del veterano corresponsal de la Casa Blanca de la CNN, Jim Acosta, un explosivo relato de primera mano sobre los peligros que enfrenta al informar sobre la actual Casa Blanca mientras se encontraba en la primera línea de una Guerra con el presidente Trump por contar la verdad. En la campaña de...

As seen on TVO’s adaptation Unrigged A handbook of democratic solutions in troubled times, from the activist the media call a "wizard," a "mastermind," "the ultimate ideas guy," a "mad scientist," a "start-up genius." Our democracy is a trainwreck. Our elections feel hollow and our...

Donald Trump is not a big thinker, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious Minds, Laura Field, who spent close to a decade in conservative academic circles, chronicles the rise of the New Right—the network of academics, public intellectuals, and influencers who provide ideological fuel to Trumpism. 

Bloomsbury presents The Seven Rules of Trust written and read by Jimmy Wales ‘Fascinating ... Should be required reading everywhere’ STEPHEN FRY Trust: like water, like electricity, our society can’t function without it. It’s a treasure, a living thing that can be cultivated and grown...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro examines the current state of America and Western civilization, and poses a question: will we be Lions, or will we be Scavengers? In a world split between noble Lions and destructive Scavengers, only the brave can...

A surprising, richly told memoir that seamlessly weaves the personal with the political to tell a riveting story: of love, of family, and of an endlessly fascinating country, India. How did a girl from a small village in Italy rise as a politician in India and become known around the world?...

España no se ha hundido de golpe. Se ha ido apagando poco a poco. En el lenguaje, en los valores, en la cultura, en la política… y en el sentido común. Mientras unos entendieron que el poder se conquista manipulando las ideas y la percepción de la realidad, otros lo ejercieron sin disputar...

What if the way you vote has less to do with what you want than with what you have been taught to fear? For decades, a pattern has repeated itself in American politics with a precision that almost defies belief. Economies rise and fall. Leaders come and go. Parties trade power. And yet the same...

For more than three centuries, one name struck a potent mixture of awe and apprehension into the heart of the Western world: Prussia. How did a poor, resource-starved sandbox principality on the frozen Baltic frontier transform itself into an unassailable superpower? It was a kingdom hammered out not by democratic compromise, but entirely from above through the cold application of iron, blood, and calculating realism. In The Book of Prussia: The Kingdom That Forged Germany, acclaimed author Heinrich Wilson delivers a dense, sweeping chronicle of the Hohenzollern state.

Master the political forces reshaping global democracy with a clear-eyed look at the historic cycles of populist revolt. Turn your daily commute into an engaging masterclass on history and social science, cutting through the noise of partisan news to reveal the true mechanics behind modern...

Trace the fierce global history of voting rights and how citizens fought to transform authoritarian political systems. Perfect for a thought-provoking daily commute, this sweeping civic journey moves from ancient warrior assemblies to modern mass democracies. Explore the relentless human...

Decode the political science behind anti-establishment movements and the global clash between citizens and corrupt elites. Whether you are commuting to work or trying to make sense of endless election cycles, this thought-provoking history offers clarity on today’s most polarizing rhetoric...

Master the psychology of mass influence and defend your daily media diet against weaponized disinformation. Perfect for your commute, this eye-opening exploration untangles the chaotic news cycle that fuels doomscrolling. Learn how ancient rulers and modern algorithms use the exact same tactics...

Uncover the history of mass persuasion and master the psychology needed to survive digital disinformation. Whether commuting to work or endlessly scrolling your social feeds, this thought-provoking journey exposes the invisible forces shaping your beliefs. See how rulers, revolutionaries, and...

Protect democratic equality and master the history of censorship with this thought-provoking political deep dive. Whether you need an engaging educational commute or a framework to understand today's urgent civic battles, this global exploration of human rights immerses you in the fierce...