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From bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Robert Wright comes a sweeping new view of artificial intelligence – as an evolutionary force that will pose deep political and spiritual challenges and could, in the process, give our species a unifying sense of purpose. The God Test is the...

Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animal one of the most provocative science books in recent years. Wright unveils the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politics - as well as their implications for our moral codes and public policies.

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the...

The New York Times Bestseller ‘Sublime’ New Yorker ‘Provocative’ New York Times Book Review ‘Illuminating’ Washington Post * At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer – and the reason we make other people suffer – is that we don’t see the world clearly...

A deadly virus has been unleashed aboard a passenger ship. Soon the ship will be overrun with blood and death. There's nowhere to escape. But there are heroes onboard too. Heroes like Jack Wardsley, a disgraced police officer with nothing left to lose, or the mysterious 'Pathwalker,' a stranger with the power to see the the future and alter the passage of time. Saving the passengers onboard will be next to impossible, but they will have no choice but to try. Failure might mean the end of the world.

At the beginning of Nonzero, Robert Wright sets out to "define the arrow of the history of life, from the primordial soup to the World Wide Web." Twenty-two chapters later, after a sweeping and vivid narrative of the human past, he has succeeded and has mounted a powerful challenge to the conventional view that evolution and human history are aimless.

When six elderly residents die at a care home in Bishop Auckland, DI Sarah Stone suspects something far more sinister than coincidence. Alongside brilliant profiler Richard Flesch—a man with a horrifying past of his own—she hunts a killer who can move unnoticed among those trusted to care for the vulnerable.

From bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Robert Wright comes a sweeping new view of artificial intelligence—as an evolutionary force that will pose deep political and spiritual challenges and could, in the process, give our species a unifying sense of purpose. The God Test is the...

Known as the Chester-le-Street Cannibal, Flesch is the last man Sarah wants beside her when a young girl is found tortured and mutilated at an abandoned train station. But the killer they are hunting is only getting started. To stop a monster, Sarah may have to trust one. Student of Death opens the Flesch & Stone series—a dark British crime thriller narrated by Aubrey Parsons.

Conversations with a series of people who have nothing in common except that program host Robert Wright is curious about what they’re thinking. www.nonzero.org

One of the most trusted voices in science-based spirituality offers a powerful antidote for our culture of division. In a time when we have more technologies than ever for connecting, why is our world so divided? One main factor is the phenomenon of “tribalism”—the human tendency to become...

Cheryl wants to get to know her co-workers. That's the only reason she agreed to go on a "company outing." She and six of her colleagues are going to be locked inside a room with only their wits to help them. If they escape in time, there'll be prize money. Fail, and the repercussions might be deadly. Cheryl will soon find out that the people she works with all share a secret, one they are willing to kill for.

Martin Gable is a boy becoming a man, but nothing can prepare him for the evil that has entered his home. A mysterious doorway has appeared on the landing outside his bedroom. Something is alive inside the mysterious room beyond. Something old. Something hungry. As old resentments arise and home becomes a dangerous place, Martin must become a man and face down the monster his family brought home before it's too late.

It's been months since the demons arrived and slaughtered the world. The Earth belongs to the damned, and barely anything of civilization remains, but some still fight. Mankind's last survivors remain defiant. Nestled deep in the middle of the UK's largest forest, a small group of adults fight to remain hidden in the apocalypse. In their care are almost 50 children, perhaps the last children left. Their survival is vital to mankind's survival.

The Scottish Highlands; a sparse, mountainous region some say was carved by the gods themselves. Few places are as untouched as this harsh, prehistoric landscape. It is no place for man. But nestled deep within the wilderness lies a cottage, and behind that cottage is a hill.... When a group of friends travel up from Manchester and hire the cottage for a weekend of boozy fun, they discover a threat far greater than the harsh landscape and unwelcoming weather.

A rainy night. A storm incoming. A group of alcoholics trying to stay clean. But staying clean is impossible when you have blood on your hands. Justice will always catch up with you.Adam lost his entire life to alcohol, but tonight, he is one year sober. While he never expects to be happy ever...

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Christian Music by Robert Wright Christian Music by Robert Wright delivers uplifting worship, faith-filled lyrics, and messages of hope rooted in God's Word. Every song is created to encourage believers, inspire hearts, and draw listeners closer to Jesus Christ through the power of music and worship. Through contemporary Christian sounds and meaningful biblical messages, Robert Wright's music seeks to glorify God, strengthen faith, and remind people of God's love, grace, and promises. Mission:Sharing God's Light Through Music. Tagline:Faith • Hope • Worship Scripture:"Let there be light." ...

The Flood of Noah is confirmed in the geology of the world. A Flood of Hope reveals the evidence provided by geology, biology and anthropology. Noah was saved because of obedience to God, and his trust in Him.

Understanding the symbols of the Nauvoo Temple has never been easier. This easy-to-understand volume is a great addition to any library, and the perfect companion on a stroll around the Temple.