Confirmation Bias
Robin Pogrebin
A deep dive into the contentious Supreme Court confirmation battle surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, revealing the behind-the-scenes machinations, unanswered questions, and lasting impact on American politics and culture.
Confronting the Presidents
Bill O'Reilly
From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of the Killing series comes the first book in an explosive new series: Confronting the Presidents. Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard take on the daunting task of ranking and profiling each of our chief executives, beginning with George Washington. Discover the surprising stories and hidden eccentricities that shaped the leaders of the United States, for better or worse.
Connectography
Parag Khanna
In Connectography, Parag Khanna argues that the most connected societies are the most successful. He maps the future of global civilization, showing how technology and mega-diplomacy are shaping a new world order.
Consider the Fork
Bee Wilson
Award-winning food writer and historian Bee Wilson traces the ancient lineage of our modern culinary tools, revealing the startling history of objects we often take for granted. Charting the evolution of technologies from the knife and fork to the gas range and the sous-vide cooker, Wilson offers unprecedented insights into how we’ve prepared and consumed food over the centuries—and how those basic acts have changed our societies, our diets, and our very selves.
Cooked
Michael Pollan
An exploration of cooking through the ages and its impact on human culture and evolution. Michael Pollan delves into the history, science, and anthropology of cooking, examining how it has shaped our society, health, and relationship with the natural world. From grilling meat over a wood fire to fermenting foods, Pollan uncovers the transformative power of cooking and its significance in our lives.
Crippled
Frances Ryan
An unflinching look at how austerity measures in Britain have disproportionately affected disabled people, leading to a human catastrophe. Through personal stories and rigorous analysis, this book exposes the systematic dismantling of the welfare state and the demonization of a vulnerable population, challenging the notion of vulnerability itself and calling for a more just and compassionate society.
Critique of Pure Reason Unified Edition (with all variants from the 1781 and 1787 editions)
Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a complex exploration of epistemology and metaphysics. This unified edition presents all variants from the 1781 and 1787 editions, translated by Werner S. Pluhar, and includes an introduction by Patricia Kitcher. Delve into Kant's revolutionary ideas about knowledge, experience, and the nature of reality.
Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace
Nikil Saval
A fascinating exploration into the history of the office, from its origins to its modern form. It delves into the social, cultural, and architectural forces that have shaped the workplace and the lives of those who inhabit it. Discover the surprising stories behind the evolution of the office and its impact on our society.