The Aisles Have Eyes
Joseph Turow
Explore the hidden world of retail surveillance and discover how stores are tracking your every move, collecting your data, and influencing your shopping decisions. This book uncovers the techniques retailers use to personalize your shopping experience, the potential consequences for your privacy, and the broader implications for society.
Half the Sky
Nicholas D. Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn expose the oppression of women and girls in the developing world, while also highlighting their potential as agents of change. Through compelling stories and insightful analysis, they argue that investing in women is not only a moral imperative but also a powerful strategy for combating poverty and promoting global progress. A call to action to join the movement for gender equality and unlock the transformative power of women worldwide.
A Bigger Prize
Margaret Heffernan
An exploration of the pervasive nature of competition in modern society and its impact on various aspects of life, from personal relationships to business and politics. The book questions the assumption that competition is always the best motivator and explores alternative approaches based on collaboration, trust, and shared goals.
A Room of One's Own
Virginia Woolf
Based on a series of lectures delivered at Newnham and Girton Colleges, A Room of One's Own explores the societal and economic barriers that have historically hindered women's literary expression. With wit and insight, Woolf argues for the necessity of financial independence and personal space ('a room of one's own') as essential conditions for women's creative freedom.
Affluenza
John de Graaf
Affluenza explores the social and environmental consequences of consumerism in America. It diagnoses the 'disease' of affluenza, characterized by overload, debt, anxiety, and waste, and offers cures for a healthier, more sustainable way of life. This updated edition examines how our obsession with economic expansion impacts our wallets, relationships, communities, and the planet, providing a path towards deeper happiness and satisfaction.
Afropean
Johny Pitts
A journey through Europe exploring Black European identity, culture, and history. Johny Pitts travels through cities like Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Marseille, encountering diverse communities and untold stories, challenging conventional notions of European identity and multiculturalism.
Age of Discovery
Ian Goldin
An exploration of the parallels between the Renaissance and the present day, examining the risks and rewards of global entanglement and human development. It delves into the forces of inclusion and exclusion, the flourishing of genius, and the systemic risks that define our age, offering perspective on how we can navigate this new era.
All Boys Aren't Blue
George M. Johnson
A powerful memoir exploring the intersections of Blackness and queerness. George M. Johnson shares their personal journey of identity, trauma, and triumph, offering a raw and honest look at the challenges and joys of growing up as a Black queer person in America. This book is a manifesto for self-acceptance and a celebration of marginalized voices.