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A SPECTATOR AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Doyle writes beautifully, trenchantly, near-irrefutably' Richard Dawkins 'Thought provoking and entertaining. Andrew Doyle's intellect dazzles' Jimmy Carr 'A lovely blend of righteous polemic and wishful thinking' Julie Burchill 'A magisterial read...

Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media company founded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.”

Weaving together cultural history with intimate interviews, Invisible Illness upholds the experiences of those living with complex illness to expose the failures of the American healthcare system—and how we can do better.

Wards of the State by journalist and author Claudia Rowe widens an eye-opening case from a true-crime lens to an exploration of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. The system is broken—hundreds of thousands of children every year leave America’s $30 billion dollar foster care system and enter its prisons, where in some cases, 75 percent of inmates are former foster kids. Through the stories of eight former foster kids, Rowe illustrates exactly where, when, and how the system is failing the children that it parents.

A touching memoir of life with an alcoholic father who secretly works with the CIA, a dark pilgrimage through the valley of depression and addiction, and finding a faith to redeem and a strength to forgive. "This is a record of my life as I remember it—but more importantly, as I felt it." At...

“Peter Beinart has written a vivid, empathetic, and convincing history of the men and ideas that have shaped the ambitions of American foreign policy during the last century—a story in which human fallibility and idealism flow together. The story continues, of course, and so his book is not...

Fourteen years before the Titanic disaster, Wreck of the Titan, or Futility eerily predicted the sinking of an “unsinkable” ocean liner. When the mighty Titan collides with an iceberg on its record-breaking voyage, only one man—washed-up seaman John Rowland—can fight for survival, protecting a little girl against all odds. This gripping novella blends thrilling action with haunting premonitions, making it a fascinating listen for history buffs and fans of maritime adventure.

Drawing on a lifetime of wisdom, New York Times bestselling author and controversial religious leader John Shelby Spong continues to challenge traditional Christian theology in Eternal Life: A New Vision. In this remarkable spiritual autobiography about his lifelong struggle with the questions...

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...

From one of the fiercest critics writing today, Morgan Jerkins’ highly-anticipated collection of linked essays interweaves her incisive commentary on pop culture, feminism, black history, misogyny, and racism with her own experiences to confront the very real challenges of being a black woman...

Follow the life of Sarah Morgan Dawson, a 20-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as she documents her experiences during the American Civil War in this compelling diary. As war unfolds, she finds herself in the heart of the conflict, her familys allegiances split between the North and South. Despite her fathers disapproval of secession, he sides with the South when Louisiana secedes from the Union. Her elder brother, however, supports the Union, but refuses to fight against his fellow Southerners. Sarah, a determined Confederate, chronicles her daily life, from mundane household chores...

The podcast of artist and author Morgan Harper Nichols

Raiding with Morgan is a fast-paced historical novel that follows a young Confederate cavalryman through daring raids and thrilling battles during the U.S. Civil War. Under the command of General John Morgan, he experiences the chaos, courage, and tragedy of war in the fight for the South.

A Scottish writer learns about the poetry and life of Edwin Morgan as her daughter learns to speak

Meanie Roo Podcast. Meanie Roo Host Kate Morgan enthralling details about current events, with the ability to connect the past with the present and talk about future predictions. How to be prepared in today's worlds of uncertainty. Facts help us overcome our feelings. Being able to have cold hard facts to be able to make true educated decisions not only about your health but about life in general. Join us to discuss Books, Current events, and conspiracy theories that turned out to be true theories. Breaking down the smoke and mirrors, one podcast at a time. #meanieroopodcast #knowledgeispower ...

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