Winner of the Pulitzer Prize“A must-read, cannot-put-down history.” — Thomas Friedman, New York TimesArguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme Court when he became embroiled in a case that threatened to change the course of the civil rights movement and cost him his life.I...

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of America’s most haunting wrongful conviction cases. Based on the hit podcast, Bone Valley dives into the dark heart of rural Florida, where a young man’s life was upended by a tragic miscarriage of justice.“Captivating, enraging, and all too true.” —Bob Kolker, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road“Bone ...

EN 1987, LEO SCHOFIELD ES CONDENADO A CADENA PERPETUA, ACUSADO POR EL ASESINATO DE SU MUJER.Leo Schofield es encarcelado acusado de matar a su joven esposa, Michelle, un delito que él niega haber cometido.HASTA QUE UN DÍA LA VERDAD SALE A LA LUZ. ÉL SIEMPRE FUE INOCENTE.17 años después, aparecen nuevas pruebas forenses que apuntan a un autor distinto: un hombre llamado Jeremy Scott, un asesino en serie que vivía cerca del matrimonio...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POST"Compelling, insightful and important, Beneath a Ruthless Sun exposes the corruption of racial bigotry and animus that shadows a community, a state and a nation. A fascinating examination of an injustice story all too familiar and still largely ignored, an engaging and essential read." --Bryan Stevenson, author of Just MercyFrom the autho...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize“A must-read, cannot-put-down history.” — Thomas Friedman, New York TimesArguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme Court when he became embroiled in a case that threatened to change the course of the civil rights movement and cost him his life.I...

From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of America’s most haunting wrongful conviction cases. Based on the hit podcast, Bone Valley dives into the dark heart of rural Florida, where a young man’s life was upended by a tragic miscarriage of justice.This program is read by the author and contains interviews (some previously unheard) and audio from the Bone Valley podcast by Lava for Good, plus a bonus conversation w...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POST"Compelling, insightful and important, Beneath a Ruthless Sun exposes the corruption of racial bigotry and animus that shadows a community, a state and a nation. A fascinating examination of an injustice story all too familiar and still largely ignored, an engaging and essential read." --Bryan Stevenson, author of Just MercyFrom the autho...

In the book, Gilbert retells the stories of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, Sir Percival, and other knights, as they embark on quests, battle enemies, and seek the Holy Grail. The tales are told in a way that highlights the knights' bravery, loyalty, and sense of justice, making them both thrilling and educational for young readers. The book presents a variety of legendary events, including Arthur’s rise to the throne, his relationships with his knights and Queen Guinevere, and the ...

Some find talking to others uncomfortable, difficult, or intimidating. Here is a way to overcome these communication challenges. HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE is the key to building confidence and improving communication skills. Written by Larry King, this guide provides simple and practical advice to help make communication easier, more successful, and even more enjoyable. Anecdotes from a life spent talking--on television, radio, and in person,--add to the fun and value of the...

This book is an honest examination of the estrangement epidemic—one that’s not about parents begging to be included, but about stepping away with dignity, self-respect, and the strength to move forward.In a culture where parents have become disposable, where love is one-sided, and where parents are bullied into silence by therapy jargon and online echo chambers, this book offers a necessary course correction.If you’re a parent who has been ghosted, scapegoated, or quietly e...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Although, therefore, these stories of King Arthur and his men treat of knights and their ladies, of magical trolls and wonder-working wizards, and it might seem for that reason that they can have little or nothing in common with life of the present day, it will be seen that the spirit in which they are told conveys something which every boy can learn. Indeed, the great and simple lesson of chivalry which the tales of King Arthur teach i...

A critical examination of how pleasure and pain are constructed, represented, and contested within American public culture.Mainstream news and social media often highlight presentations of pain that invite a voyeuristic, pleasurable experience, whether the result of war, disasters, crime, accidents, or other catastrophes. This collection of essays explores pleasurable pains and painful pleasures, showing how they pervade contemporary western public culture...