Maryn McKenna

Discover the fascinating history of quarantine methods in Until Proven Safe. Written by Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley, this book explores the concept of quarantine and how it has evolved throughout history. From the early quarantine islands of Venice to the modern labs and conference rooms developing cutting-edge technology, this book provides a compelling and urgent exploration of an idea that is more relevant than ever.

A fearless investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's underage sex trafficking operation, Perversion of Justice exposes the broken system and powerful people that protected him. Dauntless journalist Julie K. Brown tracks down dozens of Epstein's victims, revealing how he ran a global sex trafficking pyramid scheme with impunity for years, targeting vulnerable teens and turning them into recruiters. Brown's groundbreaking report led to Epstein's arrest, the resignation of his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and the exposure of his high profile associates, including Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and Bill Clinton.

This book explores America's energy problem and the need for change in the way we use fossil fuels. The author lays out solutions to cutting our energy budget and investing in alternative energy sources to build a sustainable future. The book delves into buzzwords like clean coal and carbon sequestration and how they will soon be part of our daily lives. The author argues that we need to embrace new ways of getting energy, using it efficiently, and doing more with less instead of reverting to the past.

This historical work delves into the far-reaching impact of the Spanish Influenza epidemic during the end of World War I in the United States.

This impactful book delves into the dark history and atrocities committed by King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo. With incredible detail and moving accounts, author Adam Hochschild tells the story of those who fought against him, including Edmund Morel and Roger Casement, as well as the courageous black Americans George Washington Williams and William Sheppard. Through their struggles, this harrowing tale ultimately gave birth to the first human rights movement of the 20th century. King Leopold's Ghost is a must-read for anyone interested in the tragic history of the Congo and the struggle for human rights.