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Is it right to eat a pig that wants to be eaten...? Thought experiments are short scenarios that pose a moral or philosophical problem in a vivid and concrete way. In this book Julian Baggini presents 100 of the most intriguing thought experiments from the history of philosophy and ideas.

From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, a must-have collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings. A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenged conventional wisdom at every...

We face a dilemma these days. We want to be honest about our history and the racism and oppression that Americans have both inflicted and endured. But we want to be proud of our country, too. In The Nation That Never Was, Roosevelt shows how we can do both those things by realizing we’re not the country we thought we were. Reconstruction, Roosevelt argues, was not a fulfillment of the ideals of the Founding but rather a repudiation: we modern Americans are not the heirs of the Founders but of the people who overthrew and destroyed that political order.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, Betrayal, and Front Row at the Trump Show In Retribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White House...

In 1776, the United States of America was born from a document that declared all men created equal and free to choose who they serve in this world. What followed was a difficult fight against a monarchy, a fight that ended with the creation of a powerful country built on the tenets of freedom and equality. These documents are some of the foundational writings from the earliest days of the country that have shaped the United States government for centuries.

Brought to you by Penguin. Have you ever questioned why, despite the avalanche of self-help books and optimization hacks, we remain embroiled in multiple global health crises? Populations worldwide are gaining life-shortening excess weight (even in poorer countries), and water contamination is...

Bestselling author Robert Morgan explores 100 Bible verses that powerfully impacted our leaders during defining moments in American history and reflects upon what these verses mean for us as a nation today. 100 Bible Verses That Made America is a tour through the biblical roots of American...

"In China, Books That Make Money, and Enemies" is from the Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Forsythe and Andrew Jacobs and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

The surprising story of how iconic works of music sparked debate and action in the halls of Congress. In On the Record: Music That Changed America, Anna Harwell Celenza uncovers the sometimes–surprising influence of music on American politics and culture. From "The Star–Spangled Banner" and...

"That Oxymoron, the Asian Comic Superhero" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Umapagan Ampikaipakan and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Batteries That Make Use of Solar Power, Even in the Dark" is from the November 21, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Stanley Reed and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Brought to you by Penguin. Trump’s second term, even more than his first, is often called ‘unprecedented’. But history shows that Trump and his policies are as American as apple pie… Much of what Donald Trump does seems maverick and even mad. His actions and policy pronouncements are a...

In The Browns of California, journalist and scholar Miriam Pawel weaves a narrative history that spans four generations, from August Schuckman, the Prussian immigrant who crossed the Plains in 1852 and settled on a northern California ranch, to his great-grandson Jerry Brown, who reclaimed the family homestead 140 years later. Through the prism of their lives, we gain an essential understanding of California and an appreciation of its importance.  

"Dear Google, Is There a Shrink for That?" is from the Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Casey Schwartz and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"The Sand Mines That Ruin Farmland" is from the May 23, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Nancy C. Loeb and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"A Montreal Restaurant That Celebrates the Garden" is from the July 31, 2016 Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Charu Suri and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Cosmetic Surgery That's Just a Click Away" is from the July 06, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Janet Morrissey and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"On That Plane with Prince: His Protégée Shares Her Story" is from the June 22, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Melena Ryzik and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Coughs are one of the most common reasons for both adults and children to seek medical care, and as a pediatrician, part of my job is to worry about what it means when a cough sticks around.

"Sneakers for That Sprint down the Aisle" is from the August 21, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Marianne Rohrlich and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.