Basic Books

An instant New York Times bestseller: From an award-winning historian and regular Fox contributor, the true story of how Donald Trump has become one of the most successful presidents in history -- and why America needs him now more than ever

A witty, wise, biting, and completely individual meditation on what it means to think, live, and be to the contrary.

"A masterwork of bold historical revisionism" (Michael Eric Dyson), this dual biography of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King transforms our understanding of the twentieth century's most iconic African American leaders.

From a bestselling and beloved author, an intensely personal collection of poetry "rich with political and human resonance." (Ursula K. LeGuin)

Renowned linguist George Lakoff pairs with psychologist Rafael Nunez in the first book to provide a serious study of the cognitive science of mathematical ideas.

Three major findings of cognitive science cast doubt on the past 2,500 years of Western philosophy. Lakoff and Johnson propose to rebuild philosophy from the ground up, starting from clearly known facts about the mind.

"A very important and superbly argued book" (Matt Ridley) by bestselling "skeptical environmentalist" argues that panic over climate change is causing more harm than good.

Want to be a data ninja? A top expert reveals the most powerful statistical and mental tools available.