As the crisis of democratic capitalism sweeps the globe, The Great Retreat makes the controversial argument that what democracies require most are stronger political parties that serve as intermediaries between citizens and governments. Learn More
In this debut historical mystery, an intrepid reporter traces a kidnapping victim from Harlem speakeasies to the dazzling world of the theater, all while grappling with a forbidden passion. Learn More
A secretive vigilante group called Edge cleanses Galway of its worst criminals. But when someone starts picking off Edge members, private detective Jack Taylor steps in to investigate. Learn More
by Israel Rosenfield and Edward Ziff; read by James R. Cheatham
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Although the mechanisms that transform sensory chaos into the simplified perceptions experienced in consciousness remain elusive, Israel Rosenfield and Edward Ziff relate what they have learned by means of imaging brain activity and by mapping the neural circuits that comprise memory traces. In addition, the authors offer perspectives for future studies of consciousness. Learn More
A gripping literary thriller that brings listeners inside the world of expert forgery, rivalrous fury, and generations of dark family secrets, with Mary Shelley's voice and life woven throughout. Learn More
In a new legal thriller by the former director of the FBI, federal prosecutor Nora Carleton and legendary investigator Benny Dugan confront a deadly sect of political extremists. Learn More
In Enslavement: Past and Present, historical sociologist Orlando Patterson examines the social, political, and economic complexities of slavery across different eras and societies. Learn More
by Eleanor Barraclough; read by Eleanor Barraclough
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A "brilliantly written, brilliantly conceived" (Tom Holland) history of the Viking Age, from mighty leaders to rebellious teenagers, told through their runes and ruins, games and combs, trash and treasure. Learn More
For fans of Colleen Cambridge, S. K. Golden, Jacqueline Winspear, and Ashley Weaver, a brilliant 1950s Cold War historical mystery debut featuring the former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's indispensable assistant as an equally resourceful sleuth. Learn More
Can octopuses feel pain or pleasure? Can we tell if a person unresponsive after severe injury might be suffering? When does a fetus begin having conscious experiences? These questions about the edge of sentience are subject to enormous uncertainty. This book builds a framework to help us reach ethically sound decisions on how to manage the risks. Learn More
