Roots History

Tracing his ancestory through six generations - slaves and freedmen, farmers and blacksmiths, lawyers and architects - back to Africa, Alex Haley discovered a sixteen-year-old youth, Kunta Kinte. It was this young man, who had been torn from his homeland and and in torment and anguish brought to...

An illuminating journey through the past, present and future of the botanical world How did plants shape the modern world? And what can they tell us about our future? Our peculiarly British obsession with gardens goes back a long way and Plants: From Roots to Riches takes us back to where it all...

Journey through millennia of world history and Eastern philosophy to uncover the vibrant origins of an ancient religion. Perfect for a mindful morning commute or an evening of deep learning, this enlightening historical narrative transports you from the earliest archaeological discoveries of the...

Roots is a groundbreaking story of history and family that spanned continents and touched generations. One of the most important books and television series ever to appear, Roots galvanized the nation and created an extraordinary political, racial, social, and cultural dialogue that hadn’t been seen since the publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The book sold more than one million copies in the first year, and the miniseries was watched by an astonishing 130 million people. It also won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

Experience the cultural revolution of music history as outsider noise transforms into the ultimate global soundtrack. Perfect for your daily commute, this energetic journey tracks the restless rebellion of youth culture colliding with groundbreaking technology. Feel the raw, passionate drive of...

Despite the immense popularity of yoga today, there is surprisingly little knowledge of its roots among practitioners. This book brings together the core teachings of yoga in the words of their authors, rather than in the secondary versions of modern interpreters. Including key passages from the Upanishads, the Buddhist and Jaina traditions, the yoga sections of the Indian Tantras, and many texts that are being critically translated for the first time, Roots of Yoga provides a comprehensive and immediate insight into the essential texts of the Indian traditions of yoga.  

The United States was founded based on the monumental idea that everyone deserves the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Yet throughout our two hundred and fifty years as an independent country, we have faced many obstacles to these self-evident truths: slavery, wars, economic...

A provocative and "dizzying satire" (The New Yorker) that "boldly turns history on its head" (Elle) from the Man Booker Prize winning author of Girl, Woman, Other. What if the history of the transatlantic slave trade had been reversed and Africans had enslaved Europeans? How would that have...

The riveting story of the two crusading lawyers who led the legal battle to end segregation, one case and one courtroom at a time. The Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education is widely considered a seminal point in the battle to end segregation, but it was in fact the...

Two world wars, the Civil Rights movement, and a Jheri curl later, Blacks in America continue to have a complex and convoluted relationship with their hair. From the antebellum practice of shaving the head in an attempt to pass as a "free" person to the 2013 uproar over an Ohio school that banned Afro puffs, the issues surrounding Black hair continue to linger as we move through the 21stst century.  

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, award-winning Ukrainian chef and food writer Olia Hercules decided it was finally time to tell her story. Strong Roots is the story of a century in Ukraine told through four generations of one...

‘I suspect that in ten years’ time, we’ll look back at the study of slavery and try to remember what it was like before we’d heard of the Sandbach Tinne dynasty. That we’ll struggle to imagine how we tried to understand Britain’s involvement in slavery and the slave trade without...

A landmark history of North Korea, told through the rise of the Kim dynasty and its surprising ties to American Christianity—a spectacular, penetrating account of the Hermit Kingdom A Foreign Policy Most Anticipated Book of 2026 For nearly eight decades, North Korea has marched defiantly...

Uncover the profound Jewish roots of faith in Yeshua and explore the historical theology of the Messianic movement. Perfect for your daily commute or dedicated study time, this illuminating guide bridges the gap between ancient traditions and modern worship. Transform your spiritual journey by...

Track the living evolution of Zen history, bridging ancient meditation with your modern mindfulness practice. Whether you are seeking a grounding escape during a commute or unwinding into a reflective evening, this journey shatters the myth of the solitary monk. Experience a dynamic spiritual...

Trace the deep history of human isolation to transform modern emotional struggles into profound psychological strength. Perfect for a reflective commute or a quiet evening walk, this empathetic journey reveals why the ache of feeling left out is actually a vital biological survival mechanism...

Uncover the history of global genocide and mass atrocities to recognize modern warning signs before they escalate. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this profound sociological analysis shifts the focus from graphic violence to the psychological and political mechanisms that push entire...

Untangle the Middle Eastern conflict through a calm, objective history that trades political ammunition for deep clarity. Perfect for a focused commute, this educational audio journey grounds you in the ancient civilizations that sparked millennia of layered territorial claims. Step away from...

Explore the turbulent rise and catastrophic fall of an autocratic empire in this sweeping narrative history. Whether you need an intense geopolitical deep dive for your daily commute or a thought-provoking epic to fuel your focus, this immersive saga delivers. Journey from the medieval trading...

Uncover the turbulent Caribbean history of colonialism, resistance, and diaspora that forged an unbreakable cultural heritage. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this engaging narrative sweeps you through five centuries of power struggles and survival. Dive into vivid scenes of a small...