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Tactical disruption manual: organizing power for unstoppable social change

Rome's democratic collapse warns modern republics: history repeats itself.

Gripping investigation of black-on-black homicides in LA, exposing systemic failures and dedicated detectives fighting for justice.

A philosophical exploration of love, identity, and existential weight amidst political turmoil.

Uncover the linguistic tricks cults use to manipulate followers, from religious extremists to fitness gurus and social media influencers.

Explore the Crusades through Muslim eyes, revealing a complex story of coexistence, cultural exchange, and shared sacred spaces that challenges everything you thought you knew about this medieval clash of civilizations.

A gripping memoir of survival and resilience during 977 days of captivity by Somali pirates, blending dark humor with geopolitical insights.

Explore how China's Communist Party has maintained 70+ years of power while transforming policies from Mao to Xi, creating a paradoxical system where political continuity coexists with dramatic economic and social change.

A political scientist examines rising global extremism and warns of potential civil conflict in the United States.

A provocative exploration of American evangelicalism's descent into extremism, blending personal experience with incisive reporting on faith and politics.

Ancient women reclaim their voices from history's greatest war.

Discover how Sultan Selim I transformed the Ottoman Empire from regional power to global superpower in just 8 years, using timeless principles of strategic leadership that modern executives can apply today.

A timely examination of the erosion of expert knowledge and its consequences for democracy in the information age.

A thought-provoking exploration of how embracing 'good enough' can lead to greater fulfillment and a more equitable society.

Physicists expose postmodern intellectuals' misuse of scientific concepts, challenging relativism and defending rational inquiry in academia.

Influential essays advocating for the U.S. Constitution, written by Founding Fathers to persuade states to ratify the document.

From Latin pottery to life-changing medical results, explore how tests shape our understanding of ourselves and the world, revealing their role beyond simple pass-fail scenarios.

Exposes the historical and contemporary treatment of non-Muslims under Islamic law and ideology.