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Ancient Greek philosophers debate the nature of love at a drinking party, exploring its spiritual and physical dimensions.

Forgotten voices rewrite history: a Moroccan slave's American journey

Biography of legendary coach Bill Bowerman, pioneer of Oregon track and Nike co-founder.

Two women share their harrowing story of abduction, captivity, and eventual escape from a Cleveland house of horrors.

Ghosts haunt a Mississippi family's journey through America's painful legacy.

An economist debunks pregnancy myths with data, empowering women to make informed choices about their pregnancies and enjoy the journey.

Explore how Simone de Beauvoir's 'The Second Sex' shattered assumptions about femininity, proving gender is constructed not natural. Discover her radical insights on identity, love, and liberation that still challenge us today.

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A privileged woman's eye-opening memoir of her year in prison, exploring friendship, identity, and survival behind bars.

The biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a theologian and anti-Nazi activist.

A roundup of last week's major events, from Ukraine-Russia peace talks and crypto mishaps to tragic news stories. We analyze what these developments mean for the world in the coming days.

A sprawling Victorian epic exposing legal corruption and societal injustice through interconnected lives in foggy London.

Discover the psychological scripts and sensory tricks supermarkets use to trigger impulse buys and how you can reclaim control of your cart.

Nobel laureate explores how economics can serve society, tackling issues from climate change to digital economies.

Inspiring biography of Mahatma Gandhi's extraordinary life, exploring his philosophy of nonviolence and quest for Indian independence.

Intellectual blueprint that legitimized conservatism for America's thinking class.

Explore how AI is transforming our world through neural networks, generative systems, and human-machine partnerships. From bias challenges to creative breakthroughs, discover the mirror of intelligence reshaping everything.

A novelist held captive by his deranged fan must write to survive.