Cultural & Regional

Tracing the birth of a revolutionary, Huey P. Newton's famous and oft-quoted autobiography is as much a manifesto as a portrait of the inner circle of America's Black Panther Party.

Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a modern American classic....

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine....

James Baldwin galvanized the nation in the early days of the civil-rights movement with his eloquent manifesto....

The Color of Water touches listeners of all colors as a vivid portrait of growing up, a haunting meditation on race and identity, and a lyrical valentine to a mother from her son....

From the governor of Maryland, the true story of two kids with the same name: One went on to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison.

The true story of a couple who lost everything and embarked on a transformative journey walking the South West Coast Path in England, The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of home - how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways....

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Dedicated to the daughter she never had but sees all around her, Letter to My Daughter reveals Maya Angelou's path to living well and living a life with meaning....

Helene Hadsell was "the woman who won every contest prize she desired". In Contesting: The Name It & Claim It Game, she shares her winning secrets in the vibrant, warm, and folksy manner that was uniquely her....

When journalist Annabelle Tometich picks up the phone one June morning, she isn’t expecting a collect call from an inmate at the Lee County Jail. And when she accepts, she certainly isn’t prepared to hear her mother’s voice on the other end of the line.

Poet and Latine therapist Kim Guerra tells a story of coming into her own power, and guides listeners through the process of finding their own.

From best-selling author Reyna Grande comes an inspiring account of one woman’s quest to find her place in America as a first-generation Latina university student and aspiring writer determined to build a new life for her family one fearless word at a time....

The phenomenal true story of the Black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space....

The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball - hitting nothing but net....

"My name is 'J' and I'm awkward--and Black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be."....

Celebrated for her courageous exploits as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman has entered history as one of 19th-century America's most enduring and important figures....

A thrilling, intellectual detective story that looks deep into the past to uncover who first settled the islands of the remote Pacific, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know....

An extraordinary insight into life under one of the world’s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships - and the story of one woman’s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom....

A personal narrative that illuminates national failures, Heavy is defiant yet vulnerable, an insightful, often comical exploration of weight, identity, art, friendship, and family....

Booker T. Washington fought his way out of slavery to become an educator, statesman, political shaper and proponent of the "do it yourself" idea....

United States Senator Cory Booker makes the case that the virtues of empathy, responsibility, and action must guide our nation toward a brighter future....

The definitive, dramatic biography of the most important African American of the 19th century: Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave who became the greatest orator of his day and one of the leading abolitionists and writers of the era....

Problem Child is the unbelievably true story of Terrell Carter, an American musician and actor who grew up in Buffalo, New York, in a dysfunctional family, each member crazier than the next....

General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar—because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers....

Few books have had such an impact: a popular best seller, a critically acclaimed history of China, a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty, and an uplifting story of bravery and survival....

Peter Godwin’s mother is dying. Born in England, and having spent most of her adult life as a doctor in Zimbabwe, she now lies on a hospital bed in the partitioned living room of his sister’s London home. Peter has spent his life missing his Zimbabwean childhood, a longing that does not diminish as he reflects on his time as a journalist on the frontlines of combat around the world, or life in New York with his English wife and transatlantic children. In his mother’s final months, he must come to terms with everything his family was and wasn’t.

When the Titanic sank on a cold night in 1912, barely 700 people escaped with their lives. Among them were six Chinese men. Arriving in New York, these six were met with suspicion and slander. Less than 24 hours later, they were expelled from the country and vanished. When historian Steven Schwankert first stumbled across the fact that eight Chinese nationals were on-board, of whom all but two survived, he couldn’t believe that there could still be untold personal histories from the Titanic. Now, at last, their story can be told.

A Story of Courage, Faith, and the Power of Love Against All Odds. Heroes aren’t born; they are shaped by adversity. In the midst of racial tension and societal challenges of the 1970s, Pat and BJ Magley defied the odds. Their love—once condemned by family, society, and even the law—became the foundation of a mission far greater than themselves. Pat, a white man with dreams of playing in the NBA, and BJ, a Black woman with an unshakable spirit, fought against the racism that sought to keep them apart.

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you being controlled by others who say they care about you? Do you feel you have no power to change your life? Toxic people can be found anywhere in everyday life. They can be found in intimate relationships, in the workplace and in places of worship. They are self-centred, abusive, manipulative, and lacking empathy. They may be referred to as narcissistic, selfish, or sociopathic. They often mask their negative traits by being charming or friendly.

In AND SHE WAS, Rachel Dover takes listeners on a profound and deeply personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. Through candid reflections and poignant anecdotes, Rachel shares her experiences of transitioning, capturing the emotional highs and lows of her journey with raw honesty and humour. From the initial struggles of self-acceptance and the courage to come out, to navigating the complexities of surgical transition and finding peace in her new identity, Rachel's story is one of resilience, courage, and ultimate triumph.

Tu es un garçon de 8 ans. Un dimanche soir, en famille, tu regardes un film qui se moque d’un couple d’hommes. Qu’y a-t-il de si drôle ? Tu deviens un adolescent que l’on insulte : « Sale pédé ! » Tu contemples l’eau noire du canal du Midi, prêt à abandonner. Sur tes épaules, un sac à dos rempli de pierres et ton secret. Te voilà jeune homme, tenant la main de ton amoureux au risque d’être tabassé, puis père à ton tour.

Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur, is renowned for his pioneering work in microfinance through the Grameen Bank, an institution he founded in 1983. Yunus's vision was to address the issue of poverty by providing financial services to the poorest segments of society, who were traditionally excluded from the conventional banking system due to lack of collateral and credit history. The Grameen Bank's core innovation lies in its microcredit model, which offers small loans to impoverished individuals, primarily women, without requiring physical collateral.

"Lass mich von vorn anfangen. Ma ..." Der Brief eines Sohnes an die vietnamesische Mutter, die ihn nie lesen wird. Die Tochter eines amerikanischen Soldaten und eines vietnamesischen Bauernmädchens ist Analphabetin, kann kaum Englisch und arbeitet in einem Nagelstudio. Sie ist das Produkt eines vergessenen Krieges. Der Sohn, ein schmächtiger Außenseiter, erzählt – von der Schizophrenie der Großmutter, den geschundenen Händen der prügelnden Mutter und seiner tragischen ersten Liebe zu einem amerikanischen Jungen.

Embark on a passionate journey through Italy, England, Spain, and Canada in Just a Dream: Love in Pursuit, a captivating travel romance memoir by B.A. Bradley. During an unforgettable stay at a picturesque Italian BnB, Bradley’s chance encounter with a stranger sparks an intense and life-changing love story. From sipping fine wine in Tuscany to immersing in vibrant cultures across Europe and beyond, their whirlwind romance is a blend of adventure, self-discovery, and the complexities of love across borders.

Millicent E. Brown's family home at 270 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, South Carolina, was a center of civil rights activity. There Brown gained intimate knowledge of the struggle for racial justice, and those experiences set her on a life course dedicated to the civil rights struggle. Best known as the named plaintiff in the federal court case that, in 1963, forced the initial desegregation of public schools in South Carolina, her experiences as an activist range across years and well beyond her native state. Another Sojourner Looking for Truth is Brown's insightful reflection.

"Reclaim Your Worth: A Story of Abuse, Empowerment, and Building a Life on My Terms" by Jean Ibanez Payne is a gripping memoir detailing her journey from a young Latina navigating societal expectations to reclaiming her power and identity. Jean vividly recounts experiences in male-dominated environments like the military and corporate sectors, where she faced harassment, discrimination, and personal trauma that left her feeling powerless and unseen.

Научиться печь красивые и вкусные торты может каждый", – уверенно заявляю я, архитектор-кондитер из Парижа и автор книги, спустя 11 лет работы кондитером и преподавания кондитерского искусства. На страницах данной книги я делюсь одновременно простыми и интересными моими авторскими рецептами тортов, эклеров, тартов и печенья, которые можно сделать из самых простых ингредиентов без какого-либо опыта! Помимо работающих рецептов вас ждёт теория по созданию своих собственных десертов и уникального стиля и увлекательные истории про французскую гастрономию.

От бурлящих улиц Пекина до кровавой улицы в Паттайя, эта книга – безжалостное путешествие в разум человека с экстраординарными способностями, победителя 20-го сезона "Битвы экстрасенсов". Каждое событие – сюрреалистическая сцена, основанная на реальных событиях, каждое откровение автора обжигает истиной, которую никто не осмелился бы произнести. Вы увидите, как отличается то, что вы видели, и то, что происходило на самом деле. Предупреждаем, эта история – бешеная поездка в бездну и обратно, которая оставит вас выпотрошенными, но неравнодушными.

King—A Master in the Making by Leon Wheeler tells the inspiring story of a young boy named King, whose life is profoundly shaped by his grandfather's wisdom. As King grows up, his grandfather imparts timeless lessons from Codes and Ethics for Up and Coming Players, teaching him how to navigate life with honor and dignity. Under his grandfather’s guidance, King learns about love, discipline, and the importance of maintaining integrity in a challenging world.

Discover the life of Som Tamang, a true hero of the Himalayas, and be inspired by his incredible journey of triumph against all odds. Penned by award-winning former ABC journalist Kirsty Nancarrow, Som's life is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit, and the enduring power of hope and a singular purpose - to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage.