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“This is rich, florid, funny history, with undertones of human grief . . . Knight is shrewd and perceptive . . . [he] pushes his material into neurobiology, into the nature of placebos and expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies . . . Knight’s book is crisp.” —Dwight Garner, New York...

In 2007, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett filmed a landmark discussion about modern atheism. The video went viral. Now in print for the first time, the transcript of their conversation is illuminated by new essays from three of the original participants and...

Pekkala: He was the Romanovs’ most trusted investigator. Now he’s Stalin’s greatest fear. He operates in the shadows of one of history’s most notorious regimes. He seeks the truth in a nation where finding it can mean death—or worse. His name his Inspector Pekkala, and this time...

A coming-of-age novel about race, privilege, and the struggle to rise in America, written by a former Obama campaign staffer and propelled by an exuberant, unforgettable narrator. “A riot of language that’s part hip-hop, part nerd boy, and part pure imagination.”—The Boston Globe...

A charmingly exuberant comic debut from an exciting new literary voice, and a “quirky, hilarious, elegantly written farce” (The Daily Telegraph), The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe is the globetrotting story of a trickster from rural India and his...

Jack’s best friend, Charlie, is in serious trouble, possessed by an ancient demon called the Scourge who plans to use Charlie to bring about its evil ends—which, unfortunately, involve the destruction of the entire universe. Now Jack and the butt-kicking, sword-wielding Esme must contend...

Stalin’s most trusted secret agent, the legendary Inspector Pekkala, is on his deadliest mission—one that could save his country . . . or plunge it into the abyss. It is 1939. Russia teeters on the verge of war with Germany. It is also on the brink of bankruptcy. To preserve his regime...

This riveting suspense debut introduces both a stellar new voice and a remarkable detective, an outsider who must use his extraordinary talents to solve the one case that may redeem him. Shortly after midnight on July 17, 1918, the imprisoned family of Tsar Nicholas Romanov was awakened and...

A bold new theory of leadership drawn from elite captains throughout sports—named one of the best business books of the year by CNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, strategy+business, The Globe and Mail, and Sports Illustrated “The book taught me that there’s no cookie-cutter way to...

Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces an unforgettable outcast mage caught between two warring empires. Her magic was stolen. She was left for dead. Betrayed by those she trusts most and her magic ripped from her, all Sal the Cacophony has left is...

“A bonkers, kitchen-sink cultural history of Oklahoma City, with the local Thunder’s would-be dynasty as its driving soul.”—The New York Times “Dizzyingly pleasurable . . . curious, hilarious, and wildly erudite.”—The New Yorker A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book...

For listeners of Roberto Bolaño’s Savage Detectives and Muriel Spark’s Loitering with Intent, this “sublime” and “delightfully unhinged” metaphysical mystery disguised as a picaresque romp follows one poet’s spectacular fall from grace to ask a vital question: Is everyone a...

Continuously available in print since 1968, this novel has become embedded in progressive anti-racist culture with wide circulation of the book and hotly debated film. A literary classic, The Spook Who Sat by the Door is a strong comment on entrenched racial inequities in the United States in...

Welcome to Skinny Little Liars, the ultimate podcast for anyone curious about bariatric surgery! Whether you're considering the procedure, recovering, or just seeking inspiration, we dive deep into every aspect of this life-changing journey. Join us as we share real stories, interviews, and essential tips to navigate the emotional and physical transformations. From pre-surgery prep to long-term success, we cover it all with honesty, empathy, and a touch of humor. Tune in to Skinny Little Liars and discover the truths behind bariatric surgery that can help you reclaim your health and happiness.

Neither a protest against AI, nor a speculative work on how AI could replace humans, Algorithms of Armageddon provides a time-critical understanding of why AI is being implemented through state weaponization, the realities for the global power balance, and more importantly, U.S. national security.

Addressing Outdated Policies in America is a long‑form documentary podcast that examines the laws, systems, and public policies that no longer serve the people they were designed to protect. Through cinematic narration, historical context, and investigative storytelling, each episode explores a single outdated American policy — from child support enforcement and immigration reform to healthcare failures, criminal justice practices, and other social systems in need of modernization.This podcast is created for listeners who want to understand why certain policies remain unchanged, how they ...

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Cowboy Bible Truth with Sam West is a Christian podcast about real life, real struggles, and Biblical truth. Through honest conversations, Bible teaching, Christian encouragement, faith, family, forgiveness, grief, relationships, prayer, Jesus Christ, and everyday life, Sam explores what Scripture really says and how God's Word applies when life gets hard. Whether you are a lifelong Christian, questioning your faith, searching for God, or simply looking for hope and truth, pul up a chair and join the conversation.

同樣一個狀況，有人一眼看穿、有人被牽著走——差別往往不是誰懂得多，而是腦袋裡有沒有一套可以拿出來想的工具。 每一集拆解一個概念，再帶你練一次：碰到這個情況，該怎麼看、怎麼判斷、下一步怎麼做。目標不只是聽懂，而是聽完能多一個幫自己做決定的角度。 姊妹節目《拆給你聽｜5 分鐘拆懂一個商業概念》講「這是什麼」、《拆給你聽｜藏在日常裡的商業》講「它藏在你身邊哪裡」；這一台再往前一步——換成是你，該怎麼想、...