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"Essential reading."— KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR "A must read."—KAI BIRD "In a time of terminal cynicism, Pawel gives us hope."—JERRY BROWN Pulitzer Prize winner Miriam Pawel’s epic history of one of the world’s elite public universities, its sweeping social impact, and hopeful lessons about...

The story of sex is the story of civilization itself. Sex is the most universal human experience, yet no force has been more regulated, feared, misunderstood, politicized, or transformed. A Brief History of Sex tells the sweeping story of how desire shaped civilization, from prehistoric fertility symbols and ancient marriage laws to religion, psychoanalysis, feminism, the sexual revolution, LGBTQ+ rights, #MeToo, dating apps, artificial intelligence, and the future of intimacy.

A perfectly timed book for the educational resistance—those of us who believe in public schools Culture wars have engulfed our schools. Extremist groups are seeking to ban books, limit what educators can teach, and threaten the very foundations of public education. What's behind these efforts?...

Uncover the captivating history of human knowledge, from ancient survival rituals to the disruptive dawn of AI tutors. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking deep dive explores the relentless struggle to outlive our own lifetimes through the power of shared memory. Discover how...

Uncover the fierce battles for intellectual freedom that transformed ancient academies into modern educational empires. Perfect to stream during your morning commute, this thought-provoking historical non-fiction reveals how religion, revolution, and political power forged the academic world...

This captivating social history reveals that growing up is a shifting cultural invention, not a timeless phase. Perfect for a thought-provoking daily commute, this eye-opening narrative transports you from ancient households to modern digital playgrounds. Explore the shifting laws and...

Explore the epic history of how rogue scholars and unruly students sparked a global rebellion in higher education. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms dusty archives into a high-energy battleground of ideas. Watch makeshift guilds in medieval Bologna...

Uncover the fascinating history of education and see how human learning evolved alongside culture, power, and technology. Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or focused professional development, this thought-provoking exploration reveals that classrooms are never neutral. Every method of...

Discover how one rebel physician sparked a global education revolution that transformed childhood development forever. Perfect for an inspiring morning commute, this captivating historical biography plunges you into turn-of-the-century Rome. Witness the ultimate underdog story of a visionary...

Bloomsbury presents Terrible True Tales: Saxons written and read by Terry Deary. From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a fantastically funny...

Bloomsbury presents Terrible True Tales: Saxons written and read by Terry Deary. Featuring exciting activities for listeners to enjoy alongside the stories! From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide...

Ditch dry textbooks and transform home education into vivid, story-driven history adventures that captivate kids. Whether you are navigating your first year of alternative education or seeking fresh inspiration for your family curriculum, this empowering guide makes the past leap off the page...

Witness the epic clash of religion, politics, and intellectual freedom that forged modern higher education in Europe. Perfect for your morning commute, this dramatic historical journey explores how early scholars risked everything to transform sacred monastic cloisters into self-governing...

Master the complex narrative of United States history where democracy, power, and racial identity explosively collide. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey bypasses dry dates to focus on the pivotal turning points that built a nation. Dive into a high-energy exploration...

دليل ترفيهي ومعرفي يقدم إضاءات لتوسيع المدارك، وتحسين اللباقة، والانفتاح على الفنون والآداب.

In Architecture of Segregation, the intricate interplay between architecture and societal divisions is meticulously explored, providing a comprehensive analysis of how built environments have shaped and reflected racial, ethnic, and social segregation throughout history. This groundbreaking work delves deep into the historical contexts of segregation, from the indigenous peoples of North America to the African diaspora through the Triangular Slave Trade, uncovering how architecture played a pivotal role in the subjugation of marginalized communities.

From his days at Princeton University as a member of the faculty, dean, and provost, and his time as a faculty member and president at Harvard University, Neil L. Rudenstine has been uniquely positioned to observe the changes that have occurred in higher education over the past few decades. In...

In Homeschooling: The History and Philosophy of a Controversial Practice, James G. Dwyer and Shawn F. Peters examine homeschooling’s history, its methods, and the fundamental questions at the root of the heated debate over whether and how the state should oversee and regulate it. The authors...

Muitos de nós cultivamos habilidades aparentemente desconexas – advogados que tocam piano, médicos amantes de culinária, designers fascinados por tecnologia. Essa multiplicidade não é apenas uma peculiaridade pessoal, mas uma característica compartilhada por muitos. Leonardo Da Vinci é um exemplo famoso, mas poucos sabem que Einstein tocava violino, Shakespeare era fascinado pela ciência e Samuel Morse, o engenheiro que inventou o aparelho precursor do telefone, também era pintor e professor de belas artes.

Sub-Human delves into what it means to be an animal, how our view of other animals impacts our view of other people, oppressions, and the planet, how we got here, as well as how we can move forward together. When we accept oppression of some, we feed the oppression of others, and we make space for domination driven by false ideas of inferiority and lesser worth. When we discount the inherent preciousness of animals who think and feel, we erase precious parts of ourselves. When we consider living beings as “livestock,” it’s no wonder we pillage the unthinking yet irreplaceable living earth.