Global Age

The final chapter in the Penguin History of Europe series from the acclaimed scholar and author of To Hell and Back After the overwhelming horrors of the first half of the twentieth century, described by Ian Kershaw in his previous book as being 'to Hell and back,' the years from 1950 to 2017...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The acclaimed author of How to Be an Antiracist and the National Book Award winner Stamped from the Beginning charts how “great replacement theory” has become a dominant political idea of our time and ushered in an antidemocratic age. “Kendi argues brilliantly...

The Most Comprehensive Survival Book Ever Written! Follow Army Ranger Instructor, Engineer, Off-Grid Builder, and Survival Expert Joshua Morris (M.S.) as he gives a chillingly accurate description of the coming societal collapse, and how to survive the coming Dark Age through self-reliance, self-defense, and preparedness homesteading. Joshua has mastered chaos, parachuting into Iraq in March of 2003, graduating Ranger School and Sniper School, and surviving multiple worldwide deployments, prior to earning advanced degrees in both History and Engineering, and then building his own off-grid ...

Three thousand years ago, kings on opposite sides of the known world called each other "brother." They traded tin and gold across thousands of miles of open sea. They sent their daughters to marry foreign rulers they would never meet. They wrote letters in a shared diplomatic language, demanding respect, negotiating treaties, and complaining about the quality of gifts. Then the whole system collapsed and none of it survived. The Late Bronze Age — roughly 1500 to 1200 BCE — was the first era of true international civilization. Egypt, the Hittite Empire, Babylonia, Assyria, and Mycenaean ...

The number one bestselling author of global sensation LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY returns. 'Charming, uplifting, soulful, and original' Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Women 'Laugh-out-loud funny. It is impossible not to be beguiled' Guardian Peck & Peck is the irresistible story of a young...

In 2011, a financial newsletter writer from Baltimore released a documentary called The End of America. It warned, in plain language, of four things almost no one else was saying out loud at the time: that the dollar’s run as the world’s reserve currency was ending; that the American middle class was being quietly strip-mined by a monetary system rigged in favor of Washington and Wall Street; that the country’s social fabric was coming apart in ways the political class could not see and refused to measure; and that the whole arrangement was heading for a crisis unlike anything America...

'Incredibly well sourced . . . One of the most plugged-in voices in modern warfare' TELEGRAPH 'Blends vivid reporting with shrewd analysis' ECONOMIST 'Truly excellent . . . a gripping tour de force. Every politician and military expert needs to read this book' IAIN DALE 'Reads like a real-life...

The Chip Age: How Semiconductors Built the AI World and Rewired Global Power tells the story of the tiny machines that now run the modern world. From the invention of the transistor to the rise of Intel, TSMC, Nvidia, ASML, and artificial intelligence, this book explains how semiconductors became the hidden foundation of modern civilization. Chips are no longer just components inside computers. They power smartphones, electric vehicles, cloud computing, data centers, military systems, financial markets, automation, and the AI revolution. This book traces the full history of the ...

What would you do if a girl with your exact face walked into your classroom—and started taking over your life? Casey has always known exactly who she is—until a new girl walks into her classroom and changes everything. Ali Jackson isn't just new and confident. She looks exactly like Casey. Same face. Same voice. Same everything. At first, Casey is annoyed, then confused. But when Ali attracts the attention of Jake Hanley—the cutest boy in their grade—her confusion quickly turns to jealousy. Because Ali isn't simply fitting in. She's taking over. As the two girls are drawn closer ...

A frightening emergency. A family secret. And a friendship that could tear two sisters apart! Casey and Ali have faced plenty of challenges, but nothing prepares them for what happens when Ali becomes dangerously ill. With her sister's life at risk, Casey is faced with a frightening decision that could change everything. And the trouble doesn't end there. The twins have a plan to bring their families closer together, but unexpected complications threaten to ruin it. When their mother's new friend, Brad, enters the picture, the girls begin to worry that their hopes for the future might be ...

From the First Crusade to Saladin's conquest of Jerusalem, this is the story how cultures collided and reshaped the medieval Middle East. From their foundational era in 1097 to Saladin's conquest of Jerusalem almost a century later, the Crusader States transformed the Middle Eastern world. In an...

Bestselling author Jim Marrs steps once again to the cutting-edge of research into conspiracies and hidden truths. In Our Occulted History, Marrs goes beyond the revelations of his classic Alien Agenda and illustrates how human civilization may have originated with non-humans who visited earth...

A revelatory account of how water has shaped the course of human life and history, and a positive vision of what the future can hold—if we act now From the very creation of the planet billions of years ago to the present day, water has always been central to existence on Earth. And since long...

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the captivating world of optics with "Light through the Ages: A Global History of Optics." This enthralling and comprehensive guide will take you on an exhilarating ride, unveiling the mysteries of light and its applications that have shaped human history and transformed our understanding of the universe. From the ingenious discoveries of the ancient Egyptians to the cutting-edge advancements in quantum optics, this riveting book brings to life the inspiring stories of the remarkable pioneers, inventors, and visionaries who have revolutionized the ...

Three Dramatic Stories of Bullying, Friendship, and First Crushes. A new family. A new school. And a stepsister determined to ruin everything. When twelve-year-old Remmy moves across the country with her mom, she hopes it will be the beginning of an exciting new life. She is especially looking forward to having a stepsister, but Sandy has no intention of welcoming her. Instead, Sandy and her group of mean girls, known as the “Vampires,” make it their mission to isolate, embarrass, and bully Remmy. At school and at home, Remmy feels trapped. But with help from the mysterious Amelia, her ...

In an eminently clear-sighted reckoning, The Fractured Age lays out the threats and opportunities confronting the world economy over the next decade and maps the uneven blocs that are set to emerge from a world in flux. The geopolitical tectonic plates of the planet have shifted back into action and the increased pressures their movements are bringing to bear will stress all our existing financial and commercial structures, habits and orthodoxies.

Maddi is heading to Australia for the vacation of a lifetime. Surely she can stay out of trouble in another country! Maddi Bull just survived New Year's Eve hiding under her bed. And now she's off to Australia to meet family she's never even met. Between a flight attendant who's had enough of the Bulls, a bossy aunt with hair that doesn't move, pit toilets, a snake with a taste for flashlights, and a kangaroo she's sure is a crocodile, this "holiday" is anything but relaxing. And just when Maddi thinks she's survived the trip home, she discovers a new girl sitting next to her crush, and ...

What does it really mean to be nice? In a globalized world shaped by cultural difference, moral signaling, and constant interaction, niceness has become both expected and deeply misunderstood. Actions intended as kind can offend. Politeness can feel hollow. Honesty can be mistaken for cruelty. This book explores why. Some People Are Nice; Others Cannot See the Difference is a reflective nonfiction inquiry into kindness, morality, honesty, and human behavior in the modern world. It examines how niceness is formed, how it is misread across cultures, and how good intentions can fail when ...

In a book that “sets a new standard in economic history” (Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist), acclaimed economic historian Victoria Bateman tells the story of how women made the world rich How many female entrepreneurs, economic revolutionaries, merchants, and industrialists...

First came Twins. Then The New Girl. Now Ali, Casey, Alexa, and their friends face a whole new chapter in this exciting series, Girl Gang. Middle school graduation and the junior prom should be a time to celebrate. But one decision by Ali has consequences no one sees coming—and Ronnie and Holly aren’t about to let it go. As the girls begin high school, a new student shakes things up. Ali wants to put her mistake behind her, while Casey worries about her relationship with Jake. Then rumors start spreading, and Liam’s interest leaves Casey even more confused. Holly’s life finally ...