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 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
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
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
Climate disaster–induced fugue states, mutinous polar bears, support groups for recently displaced millionaires, men who hear trees, and women who lose their wives on environmental refugee resettlement trips. In these dispatches from a weirding world, the absurd and fantastic are increasingly indistinguishable from reality. Exploring this liminal moment, Ashley Shelby's collection of climate fictions imagines a near future that is both unnervingly familiar and subversively strange. Learn More
by Rodney Benson, Mattias Hessérus, Timothy Neff, Julie Sedel; read by Christopher P. Brown
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How Media Ownership Matters provides a fresh approach to understanding news media power, moving beyond the typical emphasis on market concentration or media moguls. Through a comparative analysis of the US, Sweden, and France, as well as interviews of news executives and editors and an original collection of industry data, this book maps and analyzes four ownership models: market, private, civil society, and public. Learn More
Revealing the unfolding story of Artificial Intelligence, Richard Susskind presents a short non-technical guide that challenges us to think differently about AI. Susskind brings AI out of computing laboratories, big tech companies, and start-ups—and into everyday life. Learn More
Packed with little-known sheroes and empowering journaling prompts, this book and interactive journal is a must-have for those who believe the world would be a better place with women in charge. Learn More
From the bestselling author of Underland and "the great nature writer . . . of this generation" (Wall Street Journal), a revelatory book that transforms how we imagine rivers―and life itself. Learn More
Blending popular philosophy and self-help, here are ancient insights from Judaism on how to live well, cultivate good values, and find joy, from a well-known rabbi and podcaster. Learn More
When life feels frightening or uncertain . . . Just Ask Spirit! Listeners interested in wellness, mindfulness, and developing their own intuitive gifts will discover the profound relationship between mental health and spirituality, and how emotions and Spirit, working together, offer infinite resources for connecting them to higher wisdom, healing, clarity, love, direction, purpose, and more. Learn More