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An enchanting, highly personal tour of some of the most iconic cemeteries of the world—part travelogue, part memoir, part “excursions through death,” by the author of Our Share of Night and “queen of horror” (Los Angeles Times) “Not a travelogue so much as a grave-a-logue, Somebody...

Discover the gripping true crime of dark history, where sacred corpses become profitable resources for the living. Perfect for your daily commute or a late-night deep dive, this suspenseful narrative tracks the shocking evolution of tomb raiding. As you immerse yourself in this thought-provoking...

Experience an atmospheric slice of medieval history where an outcast's daily survival confronts the reality of mortality. From the damp morning chill to the tolling evening bells, this immersive narrative transforms your daily commute into the solemn, dirt-stained world of a small European...

In Denying to the Grave, Sara Gorman and Jack Gorman explore the psychology of health science denial. Using several examples as case studies, they propose six key principles that may lead people to reject "accepted" health-related wisdom. This fully updated new edition reviews the most recent research on health science denial, offering a new chapter on how the contemporary "assault on science" waged by certain political administrations has eroded public trust in national health and science agencies.  

White Boy: A Memoir is one man's unvarnished story of love, loss, race, Memphis, and a dark past. Everything is laid bare when Memphis author, journalist, and college professor Tom Graves takes a vivid and deep introspective account of his life. This courageous and unforgettable memoir is sure to stir, and perhaps even prompt you to reconsider, your own feelings about love and race.