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In-depth biography of America's founding father

A philosophical exploration of modern society's obsession with positivity and achievement, leading to burnout and psychological disorders.

Raw feminine power unleashed through poetry's darkest, most liberating magic.

Explore how novels have evolved into powerful tools for examining international relations and governance since the 1890s, with authors like Adichie using character-driven narratives to experiment with solutions to real global challenges.

A powerful examination of racism and sexism's impact on Black women, challenging mainstream feminism and advocating for intersectional liberation.

Love and ambition clash in corrupt India. What would you sacrifice?

A provocative exploration of Africa's resurgence, challenging Western misconceptions and revealing a continent poised for transformative self-assertion.

A haunting ghost story exploring grief, loneliness, and the blurred lines between past and present in modern Tokyo.

Fascinating history of VISA's transformation from paper-based credit cards to a global electronic payment network.

Epic swordsman's journey through brutal beauty and philosophical depths.

A scathing critique of wealth inequality, exposing how the rich accumulate and maintain power at society's expense.

Aristotle's profound exploration of virtue, happiness, and the good life, offering timeless wisdom on achieving eudaimonia through ethical living.

How Norway is redefining continental shelf boundaries to bypass the 1920 Svalbard Treaty, using international law to secure exclusive resource rights while forcing Russia and China into difficult strategic choices.

From Gold Rush frontier laws to Proposition 13's revolution, explore how California's homestead protections evolved from $1,000 exemptions in 1851 to today's complex system of property tax caps and equity shields worth up to $1 million.

A gripping biography of America's first billionaire, revealing the complex man behind the oil monopoly and philanthropic legacy.

Journey through America's incredible transformation from 13 rebellious colonies to global superpower, exploring how wars and conflicts shaped the nation's identity from 1776 to WWI.

Male loneliness crisis: causes and evidence-based solutions.

Fascinating exploration of how 17 molecules shaped human history, from ancient spices to modern plastics and beyond.