Nation City

At a time of anxiety about the effectiveness of our national government, Rahm Emanuel provides a clear vision, for both progressives and centrists, of how to get things done in America today--a bracing, optimistic vision of America's future from one of our most experienced and original political...

Finding himself alone on a desert island when everything and everyone he knows and loved has been washed away in a huge storm, Mau is the last surviving member of his nation. He's also completely alone - or so he thinks until he finds the ghost girl. She has no toes, wears strange lacy trousers...

Finding himself alone on a desert island when everything and everyone he knows and loved has been washed away in a huge storm, Mau is the last surviving member of his nation. He's also completely alone - or so he thinks until he finds the ghost girl. She has no toes, wears strange lacy trousers...

It was a time of unregulated madness. And nowhere was it madder than in Chicago at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties. Speakeasies thrived, gang war shootings announced Al Capone's rise to underworld domination, Chicago's corrupt political leaders fraternized with gangsters, and the frenzy of stock market gambling was rampant. Enter a slick, smooth-talking, charismatic lawyer named Leo Koretz, who enticed hundreds of people (who should have known better) to invest as much as $30 million.

Journey through 5,000 years of epic Latin American history, where ancient empires rise and clash with colonial forces. Whether you are commuting or deep diving into global cultures, this immersive narrative transports you across foggy Pacific deserts, towering Andean peaks, and dense Amazon...

Discover how a strategic Alpine outpost transformed into the engine of Italian unification and modern European history. From a rugged Roman stronghold to a disciplined baroque capital, this epic narrative charts a dramatic rise to immense power. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive...

Explore the dramatic American history of how a tense political compromise birthed a global symbol of democracy. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating narrative traces a young republic’s struggle to forge a permanent seat of government out of raw wilderness and bitter regional...

Explore South Asian history from the ancient Indus Valley to a modern nuclear state shaped by conquest and resilience. Whether you are prepping for global travel or transforming a mundane daily commute into an educational journey, this sweeping narrative captures the dramatic evolution of a...

Dive into a sweeping urban history where anonymous textile weavers ignited the political revolution of a modern nation. Perfect for your daily commute, this deeply evocative narrative transports you to the bustling river ghats and merchant mansions of the Bengal delta. Experience the high-energy...

Step into the turbulent geopolitical history of a vulnerable swamp settlement that ignited fierce imperial warfare. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or armchair travel adventure, this atmospheric narrative transports listeners directly to muddy colonial streets and bustling riverfront...

Experience the epic Latin American history of a sacred indigenous island that became a turbulent modern metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this immersive journey traces the violent collision of empires and the enduring spirit of Mesoamerica. Witness the dramatic rise...

Explore five millennia of epic history and cultural blending in this immersive non-fiction chronicle of ancient empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid audio experience transforms dry dates into a dramatic saga of rising powers and shifting civilizations. Whether you are relaxing at...

Witness the dramatic American Revolution and the urban evolution of a colonial outpost that forged a fractured republic. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey brings the bustling ports and radical debates of the eighteenth century vividly to life. Feel the inspiring...

Against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in recent American history, as riots and demonstrations spread across the nation, the Tigers of poor, segregated East High School in Columbus, Ohio did something no team from one school had ever done before: they won the state basketball...

Monumental in scope and vividly detailed, Chocolate City tells the tumultuous, four-century story of race and democracy in our nation's capital. Emblematic of the ongoing tensions between America's expansive democratic promises and its enduring racial realities, Washington often has served as a national battleground for contentious issues, including slavery, segregation, civil rights, the drug war, and gentrification.

George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart. In George Washington's Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac.

In this audiobook, Melvin Delgado offers a compelling case for the centrality of sanctuary cities' cause to the very mission and professional identity of social workers and others in the human services and mental-health professions. He also presents a historical perspective on the rise of the sanctuary movements of the 1970s and 2000s, giving context for the current environment and immigration debate.  

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