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Comprehensive science history for general readers

A powerful memoir reclaiming identity after sexual assault, challenging societal norms and the justice system with raw honesty.

Retired detective uncovers dark secrets in idyllic Irish countryside.

Hidden history: one girl's journey from Castro's Cuba to freedom

Challenging conventional poverty alleviation methods, this book offers a transformative approach to helping the poor without causing unintended harm.

A gripping account of Norway's darkest day, exploring the mind of a terrorist and the lives he shattered.

A compelling exposé on disinformation's threat to democracy, offering practical solutions to safeguard America's future and preserve truth-based politics.

Exploring seven historical events that shaped freedom and America's destiny.

Guides men through women's life phases, Hypergamy, and social dynamics.

An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at George H.W. Bush's post-presidential life, filled with determination, friendship, and unexpected adventures.

Explore how the word 'lunatic' evolved from ancient moon-madness beliefs to modern stigma, revealing centuries of changing attitudes toward mental health and the power of language to either harm or heal.

A black nurse's life unravels when a white supremacist couple's baby dies, sparking a tense legal and racial drama.

Explore how military tactics transformed between World Wars I and II, from devastating trench warfare to lightning-fast mechanized combat, and how these innovations continue to shape modern battlefields.

A gripping exploration of psychiatry's controversial history, from pseudoscience to life-saving profession, by a former APA president.

Explore why Penelope Douglas's 'Credence' has divided readers with its taboo relationships and trauma recovery themes, from Hollywood privilege to isolated mountain cabin life.

Discover how World War II's greatest leaders applied timeless principles of strategy, psychology, and elite performance mindsets to achieve victory against overwhelming odds. Learn battle-tested leadership lessons that drive success today.

A gripping thriller set at a Vermont college, where ancient rituals and dark forces collide with modern-day greed and ambition.

A raw memoir of redemption from crime to activism