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AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A HILL TIMES BEST BOOK 2024 Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off digs deep into six words whose meanings have been distorted and weaponized in recent years—including democracy, freedom and truth—and asks whether we can reclaim their value...

By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, troubling and uplifting, these "electric" essays come together to create a provocative, conversation-sparking, multivocal portrait of modern America (The Washington Post). From Trump's proposed border wall and travel ban to the marching of white supremacists...

Almost every day it seems that our world becomes more fractured, more digital, and more chaotic. Sheila Liming has the answer: we need to hang out more. Starting with the assumption that play is to children as hanging out is to adults, Liming makes a brilliant case for the necessity of unstructured social time as a key element of our cultural vitality. The book asks questions like what is hanging out? why is it important? why do we do it? how do we do it? and examines the various ways we hang out-in groups, online, at parties, at work.

Robert B. Reich makes a powerful case for the expansion of America’s moral imagination. Rooting his argument in common sense and everyday reality, he demonstrates that a common good constitutes the very essence of any society or nation. Societies, he says, undergo virtuous cycles that...

The #1 New York Times bestseller, now in an expanded audiobook edition that includes detailed historical context for the democracy-threatening Ukrainian conflict and a call to action for modern times. This edition includes the bestselling original essay collection On Tyranny, read by the author...

Uncover the turbulent political history of human belonging, from ancient tribes to modern democracies and digital borders. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this narrative reveals how our need for community became the legal frameworks defining our world. Every revolutionary leap brought...

Dive into the gripping military history of the draft, where governments force citizens into war to test civic duty. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this intense historical journey traces compulsory service from ancient empires to the modern digital age. Discover how rulers weaponize...

Uncover the turbulent global history of belonging, human rights, and the invisible borders dividing our societies. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive audio journey reveals how communities have drawn lines between insiders and outsiders from ancient city-states to the digital...

Uncover the turbulent political history of self-government and how ordinary citizens can defeat modern tyranny today. Perfect for your daily commute, this urgent and thought-provoking listen transforms abstract civic concepts into a high-stakes global thriller. Whether you seek deep lifelong...

Trace the fierce global history of voting rights and how citizens fought to transform authoritarian political systems. Perfect for a thought-provoking daily commute, this sweeping civic journey moves from ancient warrior assemblies to modern mass democracies. Explore the relentless human...

Uncover the intense military history of how governments claim the ultimate political power: forcing citizens into war. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking narrative explores the fierce collision between state authority and personal freedom. Journey from ancient city-states...

Expose the mechanics of systemic political corruption and empower your civic action to reclaim a broken government. Whether you are commuting to work feeling disillusioned by gridlock or searching for an urgent, eye-opening political science guide, this audio provides the exact answers you need...

Decode modern politics and American history with this engaging guide to our nation's supreme governing blueprint. Whether you are optimizing your morning commute for lifelong learning or seeking clarity on today's news, this empowering narrative makes constitutional law deeply accessible. It...

Overcome political exhaustion and empower your local community through practical civic action and everyday activism. If you feel disconnected from distant government debates but care deeply about the future of democracy, this empowering guide provides the grounded tools you need. Perfect for...

Discover how fair courts and legal accountability protect everyday citizens from the dangerous grip of corrupt power. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking journey decodes the complex political structures silently governing our lives. Step into the urgent, high-stakes fight...

Turn everyday civic frustration into powerful community action by mastering the hidden mechanics of government policy. Whether you are commuting to a demanding job or navigating a neighborhood where bus routes keep getting cut, this empowering audio guide clarifies exactly how decisions are made...

Enter the intense world of local politics and urban planning as everyday citizens fight to shape their communities. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking civic fiction plunges you into council chambers and late-night debates. Watch zoning laws and budget shortfalls transform...

Ein mitreißender Weckruf, um die liberale Demokratie gegen den Aufstieg von Zynismus und Autoritarismus zu verteidigen! In seinem neuen Hörbuch stellt der niederländische Historiker und Bestsellerautor Rutger Bregman die große Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens. Er beobachtet einen tiefgreifenden moralischen Verfall innerhalb der westlichen Eliten, vergleicht den aktuellen Zustand der USA mit dem Zerfall des Römischen Reiches.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A manual for people who are tired of wringing their hands and are ready to roll up their sleeves.”—HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Skye Perryman—TIME 100 honoree and CEO of Democracy Forward—offers an urgent, inspiring blueprint for how ordinary people can fight...

The #1 Sunday Times bestseller Named a best book of the year by Foreign Affairs, Financial Times, and Kirkus Reviews “One of the best books on politics our era will see . . . A book of astonishing literary quality.” —Matthew Parris, The TLS “[Rory Stewart] walked across Asia, served...