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Bloomsbury presents Bad News by Rob Brotherton, read by Lance C Fuller. From the bestselling author of Suspicious Minds There was a time when the news came once a day, in the morning newspaper. A time when the only way to see what was happening around the world was to catch the latest newsreel...

Addresses how tech empowers community organizing and protest movements to combat the systems of capitalism and data exploitation that helped drive tech’s own rise to ubiquity. Our smartphones have brought digital technology into the most intimate spheres of life. It’s time to take control of...

Two hundred and rising. That's the death tally for the Obama administration's "Operation Fast & Furious." The program was supposedly designed to "win the drug war" by deliberately walking more than two thousand guns across the border to Mexico. But instead of catching drug lords, Fast & Furious armed the very kingpins it was supposed to trap.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Mind Wide Open comes a groundbreaking assessment of popular culture as it's never been considered before: through the lens of intelligence.Forget everything youâ€ve ever read about the age of dumbed-down, instant-gratification culture. In...

In his 1988 CBC Massey Lecture, Noam Chomsky inquires into the nature of the media in a political system where the population cannot be disciplined by force and thus must be subjected to more subtle forms of ideological control. Specific cases are illustrated in detail, using the U.S. media primarily but also media in other societies.

Award-winning journalist and Fortune 500 consultant Jeff Ansell provides a how-to guide for leaders, executives, and other professionals whose high-visibility requires frequent contact with the media. Drawing on nearly four decades of media experience, Ansell presents tested techniques for responding to challenging questions and delivering effective messages. In addition, he reveals lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid by referencing recent news events from around the world.

In the tradition of Neil Postman's masterpiece Amusing Ourselves to Death, Audience of One shows how American media have shaped American society and politics, by interweaving two crucial stories. The first story follows the evolution of television from the three-network era of the 20th century, which joined millions of Americans in a shared monoculture, into today's zillion-channel, internet-atomized universe, which sliced and diced them into fractious, alienated subcultures. The second story is a cultural critique of Donald Trump. 

In the revolutionary excitement of the 1960s, young people around the world called for a radical shift away from the old industrial order, imagining a future of technological liberation and unfettered prosperity. Industrial society did collapse, and a digital economy has risen to take its place, yet many are left feeling marginalized and deprived of the possibility of a better life. The Inglorious Years explores the many ways we have been let down by the rising tide of technology, showing how our new interconnectivity is not fulfilling its promise.

Beziehungen, Elternschaft & persönliche Entwicklung/Beziehungen Vom Autor des New York Times Bestsellers "Überflieger: Warum manche Menschen erfolgreich sind – und andere nicht" Malcolm Gladwell. "Das beste Buch 2019": The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune und Detroit Free Press...

When Truman asked Stalin in 1945 whether Hitler was dead, Stalin replied bluntly, "No." As late as 1952, Eisenhower declared: "We have been unable to unearth one bit of tangible evidence of Hitler's death." What really happened? Simon Dunstan and Gerrard Williams have compiled extensive evidence - some recently declassified - that Hitler actually fled Berlin and took refuge in a remote Nazi enclave in Argentina.

Today's computers are composing music that sounds "more Bach than Bach", turning photographs into paintings in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and even writing screenplays. But are computers truly creative - or are they merely tools to be used by musicians, artists, and writers? Miller, an authority on creativity, identifies the key factors essential to the creative process, from "the need for introspection" to "the ability to discover the key problem." He talks to people on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and explores the riches of computer-created art.

La activista por las infancias Gina Jaramillo propone nuevos caminos para acompañar a nuestras niñeces y adolescencias en el mundo tecno-digital, lo que denomina "maternar digitalmente". La autora nos inicia una amplia y urgente conversación frente al adultocentrismo y la invisibilización de...

Master the behavioral psychology of hidden persuasion and stop marketers from manufacturing desire in your daily life. Whether you are mindlessly scrolling a social feed or navigating a crowded store, this eye-opening investigation exposes the invisible tactics engineered to capture your...

Uncover the psychology of conspiracy theories and historical secrets to understand why hidden plots captivate our minds. Whether you are navigating the uncertainty of the digital age during your commute or trying to make sense of polarized family debates, this thought-provoking journey offers...

Uncover the cultural history of audio technology and discover how capturing the human voice transformed our world. Perfect for a reflective daily commute, this nostalgic journey explores the haunting magic of hearing echoes from the past. Explore how microphones, magnetic tape, and modern...

Uncover the true history of a short-lived Bavarian secret society that accidentally spawned a global conspiracy myth. Perfect for an inquisitive commute or a late-night deep dive, this intriguing narrative separates verified facts from centuries of paranoid fiction. Travel from the smoky taverns...

The hidden history of digital communication reveals how ancient carvings evolved into the texts we send daily. Perfect for a curious morning commute, this engaging timeline shows why a simple screen tap holds immense linguistic power. Whether you are navigating complex group chats or studying...

Plunge into the eerie heart of the world's most enduring aviation mystery and separate maritime history from dark myth. Perfect for a suspenseful commute or a late-night deep dive, this documentary-style journey puts you right inside the stormy cockpits and silent wheelhouses of vanished vessels...

Uncover the relentless battle for free speech and political control that has shaped human history and modern society. From ancient heresy to today’s digital information wars, silencing opposition is a defining human power struggle. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this eye-opening...

Uncover the documented history of shadow institutions and covert networks that quietly engineered our modern world. Perfect for a captivating daily commute, this eye-opening historical narrative bypasses sensational conspiracies to explore the factual psychology of clandestine groups. Discover...