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In the vein of You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) and Black Nerd Problems, this witty, incisive essay collection from New York Times critic at large Maya Phillips explores race, religion, sexuality, and more through the lens of her favorite pop culture fandoms. From the moment Maya...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER A vital exploration as we head into the 2026 midterm elections of how right-wing extremism, media manipulation, and ideological echo chambers have eroded critical thinking and deepened political divisions—and how we can fight back to save our...

Why are so many of us wrong about so much? From COVID-19 to climate change to the results of elections, millions of Americans believe things that are simply not true—and act based on these misperceptions. In Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation, expert in media and politics Dannagal Goldthwaite Young offers a comprehensive model that illustrates how political leaders and media organizations capitalize on our social and cultural identities to separate, enrage, and—ultimately—mobilize us.

Featuring profiles of Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, and other archaeological mysteries, Impossible Truths shines a startling new light on the true relationship between alien species and humankind. 

Hudson Pound, a small-town hardware store owner, never imagined he'd be running for president. But when a cabal of shadowy billionaires handpicks him as their puppet candidate, he's thrust into a cutthroat political arena where nothing is as it seems. As Hudson navigates the treacherous campaign trail, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of American democracy. With each revelation, the target on his back grows larger, and the line between allies and enemies blurs.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Abundance comes a groundbreaking and entertaining investigation into what makes a hit a hit–from films and music to art and design. “Enthralling—full of 'aha' moments about why some ideas soar and others never get off the ground. This...

When does a newspaper stop serving the public—and begin serving only its owners, advertisers, and profits? In this incisive essay from *Civilization in the United States*, critic and journalist John Macy examines the transformation of the American press from an independent public voice into a...

Reflexiones sobre las desapariciones en España y la incansable búsqueda de la verdad y la justicia de las familias. El autor, coordinador de comunicación de la Asociación SOS Desaparecidos, nos muestra una serie de casos sin resolver, algunos de ellos muy conocidos por la difusión que...

An urgent exploration of how conspiracy theories take hold and spread and how to see the truth through the noise Conspiratorial thinking, mis- and disinformation, and anti-intellectualism are at dangerous levels. With traditional media on the way out, social media algorithms siloing users into...

The debate over whether the Net is good or bad for us fills the airwaves and the blogosphere. But for all the heat of claim and counter-claim, the argument is essentially beside the point: It's here; it's everywhere. The real question is, do we direct technology, or do we let ourselves be...

Learn about all the secrets our government has kept for the past fifty years. The US government has spent half the time covering up conspiracies as it has spent helping the American people. In Hidden History, you will see the amount of effort over the past fifty years that our government has...

La activista por las infancias Gina Jaramillo propone nuevos caminos para acompañar a nuestras niñeces y adolescencias en el mundo tecno-digital, lo que denomina "maternar digitalmente". La autora nos inicia una amplia y urgente conversación frente al adultocentrismo y la invisibilización de...

Dive into the eerie psychology of hidden history and explore bizarre global mysteries that challenge human rationality. Perfect for a suspenseful late-night drive or an intriguing daily commute, this deep dive bypasses the usual suspects to investigate vanished islands, secret weather weapons...

Unravel gripping historical mysteries and master critical thinking to separate documented facts from wild misinformation. Whether you are questioning authority during your daily commute or diving deep into internet rabbit holes, this suspenseful journey examines the world's most infamous...

Explore the gripping true crime history of the studio system, where systemic corruption built an empire of deception. From silent film cover-ups to modern streaming scandals, this investigative journey exposes how brutal labor exploitation secretly funded global entertainment. Perfect for your...

Unearth forbidden knowledge and alternative history that challenges everything you know about the origins of humanity. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this mind-expanding journey decodes the mysterious symbols left by forgotten cultures and prehistoric sky temples. It invites seekers to...

Ranging from unexplained disappearances to inexplicable natural phenomena to supposed incidents of time travel, Modern Mysteries explores some of the strangest events of modern times. Whether it is unsolved crimes or occurrences that seem to break every scientific law we know, the world remains full of mysteries whose explanations still elude us. In this fascinating book, you will learn about: The mysterious 'Somerton Man', whose body washed up on shore with a coded message from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.

The explosive inside account of the Beckham family saga by acclaimed journalist Alison Boshoff. The first and definitive book about the Beckham family saga since the seismic revelations made by Brooklyn about his parents Sir David and Victoria Beckham written by acclaimed Daily Mail journalist...

Brought to you by Penguin. Have you ever wanted to write something to a partner or ex? What is the best and worst message you’ve received on a dating app? What would you say to your last hook up? Following ten years after the publication of This Modern Love, Will Darbyshire - now in his...

Bloomsbury presents Drone by Adam Rothstein, read by Greg Lockett Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Drones are in the newspaper, on the TV screen, swarming through the networks, and soon, we're told, they'll be delivering...