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Courtroom 302 is the fascinating story of one year in Chicago's Cook County Criminal Courthouse, the busiest felony courthouse in the country. Here we see the system through the eyes of the men and women who experience it, not only in the courtroom but in the lockup, the jury room, the judge's chambers, the spectators' gallery. From the daily grind of the court to the highest-profile case of the year, Steve Bogira's masterful investigation raises fundamental issues of race, civil rights, and justice in America.

National Indie Bestseller The trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her own words. Her most essential writings on gender equality and women's rights, reproductive health care, and voting and civil rights, now available in a short, accessible volume as part of the new Penguin...

As Obama prepared to give his farewell address on Tuesday from McCormick Place, the cavernous convention center beside Lake Michigan, people in his hometown sounded by turns possessive, proud, anxious and wistful.

There's honest graft and dishonest graft, according to George Washington Plunkitt. Listen to this candid discourse from a 19th-century politician and decide for yourself if things have changed.

This audiobook narrated by Noah Feldman reveals why the conventional wisdom about the Arab Spring is wrong The Arab Spring promised to end dictatorship and bring self-government to people across the Middle East. Yet everywhere except Tunisia it led to either renewed dictatorship, civil war...

"Badminton Patron and His Grandson Seek an Elusive Medal for the U.S." is from the August 11, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ken Belson and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Stephen Huyler's journey into India began on his twentieth birthday, pedalling a bicycle rickshaw from the border. Over fifty-two years, for an average of four months a year, he has explored India's diverse village and other subcultures through his writing and photography, becoming a leading documentarian of India. Transformed by India invites listeners to join Huyler as he navigates this remarkable nation, highlighting individuals from the wide spectrum of life all around the country.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The national security expert who predicted Putin’s invasion of Ukraine argues that Xi Jinping is preparing to conquer Taiwan—with dire global stakes if he is not deterred “An excellent source.” —Economist We are fully in the midst of Cold War II, this time with...

Hidden Champions – das sind die Weltmarktführer, die kaum jemand kennt. Die meisten von ihnen sitzen nicht etwa im Silicon Valley, sondern in Deutschland, in Österreich und in der Schweiz. Management-Vordenker Hermann Simon prägte den Begriff für die Top-Mittelständler in Nischenmärkten...

Tienanmen, 30 anni fa: A Tienanmen con gli studenti che portarono la Cina nel futuro, di Ezio Mauro; Jeff Widener: "Devo tutto all'eroe di Tienanmen", di Anna Lombardi; "Diecimila morti": il rapporto segreto su Tienanmen, di Enrico Franceschini.

"One Money Question to Rule Them All: How Much Is Enough?" is from the November 25, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Ron Lieber and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Philippines' Deal with China on Disputed Sea Pokes Hole in U.S. Strategy" is from the November 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jane Perlez and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Cancer and Climate Change" is from the Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Piers J. Sellers and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Why It’s Not Wrong to Wish Muslims Merry Christmas" is from the December 22, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mustafa Akyol and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Verizon and AwesomenessTV to Form Mobile Video Service" is from the April 06, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Emily Steel and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"South Koreans Rally in Largest Protest in Decades to Demand President's Ouster" is from the November 12, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Choe Sang Hun and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Taliban Claim Bombing at Hotel for Foreigners in Kabul" is from the August 1, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Latest Album Is Ever in Flux for Kanye West" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Jon Caramanica and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"In a Tournament Known for Upsets, There Is Always Hope" is from the March 16, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Pat Borziand narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Jordan Bars News Media from Reporting on Shooting at Intelligence Office" is from the June 7, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Kareem Fahim and narrated by Caroline Miller.