Timothy Burke

A criminologist presents a radical solution to our broken prison system: give criminals the choice between incarceration and the lash. In "In Defense of Flogging," Peter Moskos argues that flogging is a quick, cheap, and honest form of punishment that could save taxpayers billions of dollars. While it may be cruel, compared to our dysfunctional criminal justice system, it is the lesser of two evils.

Experience the classic taste of Southern cooking through the pages of this beloved cookbook. Originally published in 1942, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings compiled Cross Creek Cookery to satisfy readers' desires to recreate the rich meals described in her memoir of life in a Florida hamlet. From old-fashioned Grits to adventurous Alligator-Tail Steak, this cookbook provides a treasure trove of down-home recipes and culinary lore that will warm your heart and taste buds.

This thought-provoking book explores the role of television in shaping our society and its impact on critical thinking and public discourse. The author highlights how our obsession with visually stimulating content is hampering our ability to engage in meaningful conversations about important issues. With compelling insights and solutions, the book urges readers to take control of their media consumption and strive towards a more reasoned and informed society.

Explore the rise of China's infamous ‘Great Firewall,’ once just a porn filter but now the world's most advanced system for online censorship. As the Chinese internet thrives, dissent is quashed, and organizing outside the official Communist Party is silenced. Yet the effects of this firewall are not just confined to China- it threatens global internet freedoms and provides inspiration for dictators worldwide. Discover how this censorship is spreading and how to counteract its influence with a radical new vision of online liberty.