Browsing: Sociology

Could you ever be conned? Arm yourself with knowledge against the manipulative tactics and psychological strategies of some of the world’s most notorious con artists. “A startling and disconcerting read that should make you think twice every time a friend of a friend offers you the opportunity of a lifetime” (Erik Larson).

Following the death of her father, journalist and hospice volunteer Ann Neumann sets out to examine what it means to…

A National Book Award–winning author explores how the “tragedy, betrayal, and heartbreak of war extend far beyond the battlefield” (Publishers Weekly): As World War I rages on, tuberculosis patients seek recovery at an upstate New York sanitarium, where discovery and distrust abound…

This podcast is about the digital world and the people who work there. This is a must for everyone interested…

Tras 12 reglas para vivir, llega su esperada continuación, la obra que nos da el perfecto equilibrio entre orden y…

When Mark Salzman is invited to visit a writing class at Central Juvenile Hall, a lockup for Los Angeles’s most…

Ulkopuolelta katsottuna Broadhurstien perhe ja suku näyttää kadehdittavalta. Perhe on onnellinen ja yhtenäinen. Tosiasiassa Jinny pitää koko perheen kasassa. Perheenjäsenillä…

An insightful look at how cross-racial friendships work and fail within American society. In a U.S. national survey conducted for…

“Littered with amazing facts” (Time): The New York Times bestselling author of Salt tells the story of another ubiquitous human commodity in this illuminating read. “Curious, vital, prolific, and witty… Kurlansky’s work makes brilliant use of paper as a key to civilization” (Booklist).

A New York Times bestseller: The acclaimed author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan recounts the saga of her family’s migration to America. Follow their dreams, struggles, and proud determination to build new lives in this “brilliant tapestry” (Booklist) with nearly 3,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.