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There has been much written about the impact of polarization on elections, political parties, and policy outcomes. But Keith Payne’s goal is more personal: to focus on what our divisions mean for us as individuals, as families, and as communities. This book is about how ordinary people think about politics, why talking about it is

You can search for books across this discipline through our course lists, which cover Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Introductory Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and more.  

From the Introduction: John Steinbeck wasn’t necessarily talking about being an adolescent when he wrote his acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he received in 1962, but some things in that speech still resonate with my students. “Humanity has been passing through a gray and desolate time of confusion,” he said, alluding

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark,

For World Food Day, which takes place on October 16th to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945, we are sharing a collection of books that detail issues involving food that are taking place around the world and offer guidance on finding food options for a

The science is in: being good is actually good for you. In this bracingly original book, The Biology of Kindness—the first in a trilogy on the topic of daily wellness—the science of mindfulness and the findings of biology come together to show how kindness and optimism improve overall well-being in profound, organic, and demonstrable ways. Daniel

For Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which takes place on October 14th, we are sharing books by Indigenous authors and about Indigenous communities to honor their histories and cultures. Find a full collection of titles here.

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused with data, poetry, and art, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, Penguin Random House Education is highlighting books that detail the history of Native Americans, and stories that explore Native American culture and experiences. Browse our collection here: Books for Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Ada Lovelace Day on October 8th, we are celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Find a full collection of titles here.

A Q&A with Jaclyn Moyer In 2012, twenty-five-year-old Jackie Moyer—the daughter of a forbidden marriage between a white American father and a Punjabi American mother—leased 10 acres of land in Gold Hill, California, and embarked on a career in organic farming. With a fractured relationship to her heritage, Moyer saw an opportunity for repair when she learned

For World Teachers’ Day on October 5th, we are celebrating teachers, their work, and the value they bring to their students’ lives. This collection of titles includes stories about exceptional teachers and teaching as an occupation.