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Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, and scarcity, destroyed community, and necessitated endless growth. Today, these trends have reached their extreme—but in...

These are the architects of the modern civil rights movement: 4 profiles of revolutionary groups making change beyond protest A radically different approach to sustaining social justice movements—4 strategies for abolition and liberation from the new architects of the modern civil rights...

Villains of All Nations explores the 'Golden Age' of Atlantic piracy (1716-1726) and the infamous generation whose images underlie our modern, romanticized view of pirates. Rediker introduces us to the dreaded black flag, the Jolly Roger; swashbuckling figures such as Edward Teach, better known...

Cyrus W. Field had a bold vision to connect the Old World of Britain and Europe with the New World of North America through a revolutionary telegraph cable spanning the vast Atlantic Ocean. Over the course of thirteen arduous years, he invested countless resources and rallied numerous men, ships, and cables to turn this dream into reality. His ambition was to unite the world, fostering alliances and promoting peace. This is the remarkable tale of his journey. (Introduction by Alex C. Telander)