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Ranging from unexplained disappearances to inexplicable natural phenomena to supposed incidents of time travel, Modern Mysteries explores some of the strangest events of modern times. Whether it is unsolved crimes or occurrences that seem to break every scientific law we know, the world remains full of mysteries whose explanations still elude us. In this fascinating book, you will learn about: The mysterious 'Somerton Man', whose body washed up on shore with a coded message from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.

An urgent exploration of how conspiracy theories take hold and spread and how to see the truth through the noise Conspiratorial thinking, mis- and disinformation, and anti-intellectualism are at dangerous levels. With traditional media on the way out, social media algorithms siloing users into...

Brought to you by Penguin. Have you ever wanted to write something to a partner or ex? What is the best and worst message you’ve received on a dating app? What would you say to your last hook up? Following ten years after the publication of This Modern Love, Will Darbyshire - now in his...

Bloomsbury presents Drone by Adam Rothstein, read by Greg Lockett Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Drones are in the newspaper, on the TV screen, swarming through the networks, and soon, we're told, they'll be delivering...

Bloomsbury presents Dust by Michael Marder, read by Josh Wichard. Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. No matter how much you fight against it, dust pervades everything. It gathers in even layers, adapting to the contours of...

The untold story of the women who debunked the Warren Report—a “captivating and impressively researched” (The New Yorker) history of obsession, heartbreak, and the myth of the great American century “A ghostly past brought brimmingly, engrossingly to life . . . a social history of...

From a seasoned political journalist, an eye-opening examination of Tucker Carlson’s rise through conservative media and politics, and his ideological transformation over the past thirty years, tracking the concurrent shifts in the political and media landscapes which have both influenced and...

The #1 New York Times Bestseller One of Barack Obama's Summer Reading List Picks From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and...

DK's true-crime series voyages into the murky world of conspiracies and conspiracy theories Enter a hidden world of mysteries, scandals, secrets, and lies Perhaps it is human nature to believe there is more to the world than meets the eye - that the greatest secrets and truths are hidden from us...

Thanks to the power of its "mystic" Indian origins, yoga promises peace, self-realization, and release. But what if this is just hype? In Fascist Yoga, Stewart Home sweeps away the half-truths to reveal a new origin story of modern postural practice. Starting with the world's first modern yogi—a Californian escapologist who added Hindu fairy dust to circus exercises—this history reveals a community full of grifters, occultists, and white supremacists, out to exploit and recruit via the medium of exercise.

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 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...

Explore the dark psychology of mind control and discover how extreme manipulation infiltrates daily relationships. Whether you are navigating toxic workplace dynamics, healing from emotional abuse, or simply commuting through an age of digital disinformation, this fascinating audio experience...

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...

Crackling wires and cryptic clicks launched the information age, forever revolutionizing global history and technology. Perfect for an educational commute, this fascinating audio journey reveals how instant communication transformed a world once limited by the speed of horses and ships. Dive...