Peterson Sparks addresses a dark but pervasive truth: America has a crime problem that may have its roots in Christianity. The Devil You Know: The Surprising Link between... Read More

This fascinating and groundbreaking study of the causes and consequences of paranoia isn’t about you—we promise. Psychology professor David LaPorte acknowledges that... Read More

Suave Neil is the Carl Sagan of the twenty-first century—he’s what Bill Nye the Science Guy was to kids growing up in the 1990s. But he’s got a legacy of his own, and he... Read More

Why do humans hold beliefs that defy the facts? It’s all brain biology. It all began with a woman who believed she was not her parents’ biological child. All evidence... Read More

For those who aren’t steeped in philosophical study, the type of questions posed by a major philosopher like Plato can seem difficult to grasp without a knowledgeable guide.... Read More

The principles of rewards and consequences—along with stories of Pavlov’s dog or the rat in the maze—are such core assumptions in our culture, they’re almost cliché.... Read More

Thurgood Marshall is well-known for his successful work as an NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) lawyer who won landmark court rulings such as... Read More

Howard Bloom delves into the origins of the universe, the history of science and ideas, and the workings of creative consciousness with the depth and detail of a scholar, and he... Read More

Don’t read Giles Slade’s "The Big Disconnect" expecting a pithy, simple explanation of how technology is wreaking havoc on the world of interpersonal relationships. Do read... Read More

The extraordinary oil paintings in this science book are reminiscent of dioramas in museums of natural history. Each spread of pages focuses on an era, from the formation of... Read More

Murderer. Loving mother. Sadomasochist. Animal rescuer. Master manipulator. Talented artist. Each of these identities applies to Carole Alden, the subject of Barbara Oakley’s... Read More

Contrary to what one might suspect, the authors of this “moral case for respectful disbelief” do not want to convince others to give up religion. Instead, they aim “to... Read More