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by Richard Rhodes
4.4(16,926)
This book traces the twenty-five year journey from abstract atomic theory to the reality of the Manhattan Project and the atomic bomb, which changed human history.
by John Locke
3.8(16,787)
This revised edition explores John Locke's foundational arguments for legitimate government and individual rights, updated with recent scholarship on his influential ideas.
by Suetonius
4.0(16,742)
With privileged access to imperial archives, Suetonius reveals the shocking private lives and public reigns of Rome's most powerful rulers, from Julius Caesar's ambition to Nero's artistic whims, in a collection of vivid, often scandalous, biographies.
by George Orwell
3.9(15,837)
In 1930s London, a poet's defiant war against the 'money-god' spirals into a darkly comic descent through poverty, petulance, and the inescapable lure of the very conformity he despises.
by Henry David Thoreau
4.1(15,573)
Thoreau argues for individual moral conviction over unjust laws, urging readers to resist societal conformity and embrace a life of deliberate, principled action in nature.
by George Orwell
3.9(15,565)
Orwell's journey into 1930s Britain's industrial areas shows the harshness of poverty and class, creating a strong criticism of social injustice that still matters today.
by Guy Debord
4.0(15,375)
Debord's critique shows how capitalism turns real life into an alienating display of images and goods.
by Eduardo Galeano
4.3(14,895)
Galeano's "Open Veins" is a five-century account of Latin America's exploitation and underdevelopment by colonial and capitalist powers.
by Jeffrey Archer
3.9(14,450)
Four ambitious MPs, bound by rivalry and shared history, navigate three decades of cutthroat British politics, their personal lives intertwined with their relentless pursuit of the ultimate prize: Prime Minister.
by Roberto Saviano
3.8(14,417)
Through personal stories and detailed reporting, Roberto Saviano shows the Camorra's hold on Naples. He reveals how this crime network's involvement in fashion, drugs, and waste disposal has turned the region into a center of global corruption and environmental damage.
by James Baldwin
4.4(14,123)
In these sharp essays, James Baldwin examines racial conflict in mid-20th century America, from the streets of Harlem to the cafes of Europe, with clear thought and deep feeling that still connects with readers today.
by Don DeLillo
4.0(14,111)
Don DeLillo explores Lee Harvey Oswald's fractured mind, tracing his journey from a troubled youth to the assassination that changed 1960s America.
by Max Barry
3.7(13,310)
In a future where corporate identity is literal and assassination is a marketing strategy, a low-level employee's accidental hitman contract ignites a global chase with a government agent to expose the absurdity of unchecked capitalism.
by Baruch Spinoza
4.1(13,195)
Spinoza's "Ethics" builds a universe from divine first principles, guiding the reader through mind, emotion, and human limitations to reveal a path to freedom and happiness through understanding.
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
3.6(13,069)
Hillary Rodham Clinton details her four years as Secretary of State, managing global crises and making diplomatic decisions that shaped US foreign policy.
by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
3.8(12,889)
Rousseau explores how humanity fell from a good, pre-social state into tyranny, showing how systems meant to protect us instead corrupt our nature through growing inequality.
by Dr. Seuss
4.2(12,863)
In a world divided by toast-buttering preferences, the Yooks and Zooks escalate from slingshots to world-ending weaponry, comically illustrating the absurd and perilous nature of an arms race.
by Brad Meltzer
3.9(12,269)
Two jaded Washington D.C. staffers put their lives at risk when a secret, high-stakes betting game turns deadly. They must rely on an idealistic teenage Senate page to expose a killer before they become the next victims.
by Henry David Thoreau
4.0(12,138)
Thoreau's essay argues that individual conscience must guide citizens to resist unjust laws through nonviolent action.
by Albert Camus
4.2(12,077)
Camus examines humanity's urge to revolt, from its ancient roots to modern history, showing how the desire for freedom often leads to new forms of oppression.
by Edward Gibbon
4.0(11,988)
This chronicles Rome's final centuries, showing how civic virtue declined, barbarians invaded, and Christianity reshaped the empire's fate.
by John Steinbeck
3.9(11,490)
In California's apple country, a young man's search for purpose leads him into a violent migrant worker strike, transforming him into a leader consumed by the cause.
by Becky Albertalli
3.9(11,458)
A socially anxious Jewish teen and a Muslim girl facing family turmoil find unexpected love and courage while canvassing for a progressive political campaign in a deeply divided America.
by Christopher Buckley
3.9(11,334)
A tobacco lobbyist defends smokers' rights in a world increasingly hostile to vices, all while trying to be a good dad and avoid becoming a casualty of the culture war.