A non-religious exploration of pornography's harmful effects, debunking myths and offering insights for individuals and relationships seeking authentic intimacy.
Forget Hollywood myths! Discover how 18th-century pirates created revolutionary democratic societies with profit-sharing, racial integration, and constitutional governance-decades before modern democracy emerged.
Raw, honest essays exploring taboo topics like addiction, infertility, and sexual violence through one woman's deeply personal experiences.
Riveting account of pioneering anthropologists who challenged racial and cultural prejudices, reshaping our understanding of human diversity.
A gripping memoir of escape from abuse and oppression, finding freedom and faith beyond cultural constraints.
Explores how lying is fundamental to human nature, examining deception's role in evolution, society, and personal relationships.
A captivating exploration of how the humble cod shaped human history, economies, and cultures across the globe.
Journey through history's strangest literary artifacts - from cheese slice books and prayer-book pistols to human skin bindings and exploding teeth mysteries. These mind-bending curiosities reveal humanity's endless creativity in preserving knowledge through the most unexpected forms.
Groundbreaking philosophical work proposing principles for a just society through the lens of social contract theory.
A gripping tale of addiction, love, and self-destruction set against the backdrop of 19th-century European gambling culture.
A compelling exploration of modern eating habits, their global impact, and how we can transform our relationship with food.
A provocative exploration of alcohol's role in human evolution, creativity, and social bonding throughout history and civilization.
Society's misfit finds perfect harmony in convenience store rhythms.
Discover how ancient Egyptians achieved remarkable pyramid alignment accuracy using stellar observations and sacred ceremonies. We explore the fascinating intersection of astronomy, engineering, and spirituality that created these eternal monuments.
A gripping memoir of a forensic investigator's relentless pursuit of justice, solving notorious cold cases like the Golden State Killer.
Explores the psychology of morality and proposes utilitarianism as a solution to conflicts between different moral tribes.
A raw, poignant memoir exploring homelessness, addiction, and a son's complex relationship with his estranged, troubled father.
Explore how neuroscience reveals our brains are rewired by beauty standards and learn strategies for women to navigate societal expectations while authentically integrating intelligence and appearance.