Novedades

In Marriage and Morals, Bertrand Russell challenges conventional attitudes toward love, marriage, and sexuality, offering a bold and progressive critique of traditional moral values. First published in 1929, this groundbreaking work examines the evolving nature of human relationships, questioning outdated norms and advocating for a more rational and ethical approach to marriage and personal freedom.

From the 1970s to the early 1990s, New York City was seen, justifiably, as out of control. The city approached bankruptcy, the subways were covered with graffiti, and murders were at a record high. Right-wing fearmongering and vigilante justice were countered by liberal pleas to end poverty and provide drug treatment—none of which happened. Then, in a surprising break from the past, new NYPD leadership decided to focus on crime. Between 1993 and 1996, New York City's murder numbers were cut in half, dropping to under 1,000 for the first time in decades.

88 emotions. 88 choices. 88 inner battles. Who are you when no one is watching? When the applause fades? 👏 When temptation whispers? 🥀 Do you rise, or do you retreat? 🛡️ Do you remember, or do you forget? This is not self-help. This is not a book of answers. It is a book of confrontations. ⚔️ You will not be guided. You will be challenged. 🪨 You will not be coddled. You will be carved. 🗿 Inside these pages, you will not find comfort. You will find contrast— between the one who sharpens the soul and the one who sells it. Between the one who rises in silence and the one...

In a culture obsessed with politeness, The Cult of Niceness cuts through the emotional theater of compliance to reveal a disturbing truth: the modern ideal of being "nice" is not harmless—it is corrosive. This unflinching analysis dismantles the moral mythology that equates passivity with goodness and conflict-avoidance with emotional intelligence. Drawing from Nietzschean philosophy, psychological research, and real-world institutional patterns, the book exposes how societies reward submission, punish dissent, and conflate moral worth with agreeability. From childhood conditioning in ...

Discover the tools and confidence to advocate for yourself in every area of life—education, employment, healthcare, and community. This supportive guide offers clear steps to build your self-advocacy skills, ensuring your voice is heard, respected, and central to your journey toward independence and full participation.

Are you tired of people asking why you’ve “ended up” single? Do you just want to do your own thing—without the pressure of marriage, kids, or expectations? In a world that still idealizes traditional marriage and motherhood, Lucy Meggeson offers a powerful counter-narrative: being single and childfree is just as joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling as being in a partnership. Drawing from personal experiences, candid conversations, and the latest research, Lucy reveals the freedoms and opportunities that come along with the single life—in spite of what the world assumes.

Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the world – hoping it will bring us happiness. But this often leads to a complex game of envy and pride. In Against Identity, philosopher Alexander Douglas seeks an alternative wisdom. Searching the work of three thinkers – ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, Dutch Enlightenment thinker Benedict de Spinoza, and 20th Century French theorist René Girard – he explores how identity can be a spiritual violence that leads us away from truth.

Pieces You’ll Never Get Back is a harrowing and redemptive memoir, in which a new mother must reconstruct her shattered mind, her relationship to her religious upbringing, and her life’s purpose.

Racism is not only a global crisis—it’s a wound festering within the heart of the Muslim world. While Islam champions equality and brotherhood, many Muslim societies continue to grapple with deeply rooted anti-Black biases, both inherited from pre-Islamic customs and shaped by colonial legacies. In Shadows Within the Ummah, Muhammad Abdelwahid offers a bold and necessary examination of this painful contradiction. Through Qur’anic guidance, Prophetic teachings, historical insights, and real-life testimonies, this book exposes the realities of anti-Black racism across cultures—from ...

The Declaration of Independence identified two core principles—independence and equality—that defined the American Revolution and the nation forged in 1776. Jefferson believed that each new generation of Americans would have to look to the "experience of the present" rather than the "wisdom" of the past to interpret and apply these principles in new and progressive ways.

Death is an inevitable part of our lives, yet most societies have struggled to come to terms with it. Today, we continue to grapple with the enduring questions - What is Death? Why do we fear it? What happens after death? Is it an end or a doorway to something beyond?

There is untold history of Tudor England - the history of the several million subjects of their famous kings and queens. What did ordinary people do all day, in their homes, their work, their leisure and travel? An Accidental History of Tudor England explores the history of everyday life, and everyday death.

Life isn’t fair, and it never promised to be. In "Life’s Loaded Dice: When Six Never Comes!", J.D. Arden delivers a raw and unfiltered exploration of the harsh realities that define our existence. With a no-nonsense tone and unflinching honesty, Arden delves into the unsettling truth that life's game is often rigged—and not everyone gets a fair roll of the dice. From the staggering improbability of our very existence to the myth of meritocracy that society clings to, this book unpacks how luck, privilege, and systemic inequalities shape our lives more than hard work or talent ever ...

Ha ancora senso oggi parlare di Palestina e Israele usando espressioni come "processo di pace", "soluzione a due Stati", "partizione"? Ha senso continuare con un vuoto dibattito politico, facendo il gioco dei sionisti e mantenendo lo stato quo? Le tesi di Noam Chomsky e Ilan Pappe raccolte in questo volume ruotano attorno all'idea che i tempi siano maturi per un cambio di rotta.