Society & Social Sciences books

Octavia Minor (c. 69--11 BCE) was the elder sister of the first Roman Emperor Augustus, the fourth wife of his ally...  Read More >>

A taut, suspenseful and thought-provoking exploration of a sibling relationship -- a sister who would do anything...  Read More >>

A heartwarming memoir of the bond we all share with our pets, told partly from the perspective of an opinionated...  Read More >>

A compelling narrative built from personal letters, tracing the life of a young Australian woman as her private...  Read More >>

A memoir of pregnancy, loss and motherhood from the nature and witchcraft writer Jennifer Lane  Read More >>

The first comprehensive history of mothers and mothering from antiquity to today, by the acclaimed author of UNWELL...  Read More >>

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Reclaim your time! Set priorities, stop procrastinating, and get your stuff done!  Read More >>

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The first comprehensive account of the geopolitics of climate change from a historian with 30 years' experience...  Read More >>

From a top economist, the real explanation for why recessions start, how long they last, and how to avoid them in...  Read More >>

In this much-anticipated follow-up to Eyes on the Prize, bestselling author, political analyst, and historian Juan...  Read More >>

In this darkly humorous memoir-in-essays, Lola Kirke, an actress and singer-songwriter born into a family of unhinged...  Read More >>

A “riveting, deeply compassionate” (The New York Times) narrative of homelessness, despair, and hope. Award-winning...  Read More >>

An explosive debut novel about three women connected through one man in the aftermath of his murder  Read More >>

For readers of Kink and What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, an anthology featuring Lidia Yuknavich, Roxane Gay,...  Read More >>

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Get ready for ACT test day with Barron’s and crush your goals. Fully Updated for the ENHANCED ACT—Your Complete...  Read More >>

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A clear and fun guide on evaluating information, to make the best decisions. Learn how to spot scams and misinformation...  Read More >>

The instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, Broken Country is the unputdownable love story that readers...  Read More >>

An exploration of night - the nocturnal world, insomnia, the creative potential of the dark hours, The work that...  Read More >>