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Explore medieval history's epic holy war as empires march on Jerusalem fueled by fervent religious devotion. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this sweeping narrative transforms complex political struggles into a gripping, educational journey. Step back in time to witness the brutal...

Uncover the gripping religious history and explosive geopolitics of a single Jerusalem plateau that shaped three faiths. Perfect for a focused daily commute or reflective listening, this objective historical journey travels from ancient archaeological dust to modern nationalist conflicts. Grasp...

Uncover the epic Russian history of a small forest principality that forged an empire through political power and myth. Perfect for an immersive commute, this dramatic narrative reveals how medieval Rus survived Mongol domination to claim the sacred mantle of a fallen Constantinople. Experience...

Discover the dramatic religious history where faith, royal power, and cultural rebellion collided to forge a nation. Perfect for a thought-provoking morning commute, this sweeping narrative transports you from the fragile whispers of early Christianity in Roman Britain to the complex pluralism...

Explore the epic clash between divine authority and secular power in this sweeping world history of faith and politics. From the primal rituals of ancient Mesopotamia to the global human rights debates of today, discover how sacred beliefs forged empires and sparked revolutions. This captivating...

From Congressman Jared Huffman, a behind-the-scenes look at the shocking extent of Christian nationalism's reach in our government―and the fight to defend church-state separation. Sinclair Lewis is said to have predicted, "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and...

Too often, what we call "peace" is really just silence, sameness, or surface unity, while below the surface, division is growing. But what if true Christian unity embraces differences instead of erasing them? What if real Christianity means we commit to dethroning the uniformity we often require...

Read by the author. The Black History You Never Knew: Uncovering Unsung Heroes in the Struggle for Racial Justice. The Spirit of Justice reveals the stories of the people who fought against racism and agitated for justice—and what we can learn from their example, their suffering, their methods...

Compromise has three colors. The American church has a history of creating and maintaining racist ideas and practices. This audio original recording from NYT bestselling author Jemar Tisby is based on the themes introduced in The Color of Compromise but goes a step further, showing how...

Two-time Giller Prize winner M.G. Vassanji returns with a powerful new novel about grief and second chances, tradition and rebellion, set in vibrant present-day Delhi. Munir Khan, a recent widower from Toronto, on a whim decides to visit Delhi, the city of his forbears. Born in Kenya, he has...

"If a martian landed in America and set out to determine the nation's official state religion, he would have to conclude it is liberalism, while Christianity and Judaism are prohibited by law. Many Americans are outraged by liberal hostility to traditional religion. But as Ann Coulter reveals in...

"As the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to Russia...Ghobash records from a uniquely broad perspective about being Muslim in a post-9/11 world. His Oxford-educated British accent lends further gravitas for American ears." — Library Journal From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters...

The beloved people's Pope reveals his views on the contentious political issues of our time—from immigration to climate change. Pope Francis met with French reporter and sociologist Dominique Wolton for an unprecedented series of twelve fascinating and timely conversations—open dialogues...

"If a martian landed in America and set out to determine the nation's official state religion, he would have to conclude it is liberalism, while Christianity and Judaism are prohibited by law. Many Americans are outraged by liberal hostility to traditional religion. But as Ann Coulter reveals in...

In this haunting work of journalistic investigation, Haruki Murakami tells the story of the horrific terrorist attack on Japanese soil that shook the entire world. On a clear spring day in 1995, five members of a religious cult unleashed poison gas on the Tokyo subway system. In attempt to...

How should Christians live their faith in the public arena? Twenty years ago, the first edition of Chuck Colson's Kingdoms in Conflict became a bestseller, a must-read for people interested in politics and the relationship between church and state. Now, with a passion for truth and moved by the...

In 1871, the British enacted the Criminal Tribes Act in India, branding numerous tribes and caste groups as criminals. In This Land We Call Home, Nusrat F. Jafri traces the roots of her nomadic forebears, who belonged to one such ‘criminal’ tribe, the Bhantus from Rajasthan.This affecting...

Una guía visual para entender la vertiginosa transformación de la India y su creciente peso en el tablero geopolítico mundial Desde la fundación de la Compañía de las Indias Orientales hasta la ascensión al poder de Narendra Modi, este libro recorre los grandes hitos que han marcado la...

Post-truth, AI deep fakes, truthiness, propaganda, alternative facts, true for you but not for me—the concept of truth has been taking a beating for decades, but in recent years it feels as though we may be beyond the point of no return. Not only are our concepts of truth not aligned with...

A revelatory account of how the family behind Hobby Lobby rose to political prominence and used their influence—and fortune—to push a radical religious agenda Hobby Lobby is a multibillion-dollar craft store chain with more than a thousand US locations, founded and owned by the Greens—an...