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Becoming King: Martin Luther Kin...Troy JacksonThis biography sheds new light on King’s development as a civil rights leader in Montgomery among activists such as Rosa Parks, E.D. Nixon, and others. In Becoming King, Troy Jackson demonstrates how Martin Luther King's early years as a... more |
Becoming King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Making of a National Leader (Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century) |
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One Man's Terrorist: A Political...Daniel FinnThis radical new history of the Troubles of Northern Ireland offers fascinating insights on the IRA, the politics of Irish nationalism, and the Good Friday Agreement. The conflict in Northern Ireland claimed the lives of 3,500 people and in... more |
One Man's Terrorist: A Political History of the IRA |
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Conformity: The Power of Social...Robert H Frank, Cass R. SunsteinThe New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Nudge reveals the appeal—and the danger—of conformity: “Fascinating and surprising revelations.” —GQ We live in an era of tribalism, polarization, and intense social division—separating people alon... more |
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High Tension: FDR's Battle to Po...John A. RiggsAn account of Franklin Roosevelt’s battle against the power industry to bring electricity to rural communities in the United States. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in the depths of the Depression, high tension―or high voltage―po... more |
High Tension: FDR's Battle to Power America |
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Social Warfare:Cultivating a Rev...Matthew GeddieAmerica is under siege and unless we act now, it will be too late.When we cast a false light on reality to avoid recognizing the truth of a situation, it becomes much more difficult to distinguish between what should or should not be accept... more |
Social Warfare:Cultivating a Revolution for a Nation Under Siege |
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The Black Civil War Soldier: A V...Deborah Willis“The book aims to bring these stoic portraits of black soldiers to life . . . It’s what Willis calls the African American experience, as well as resilience.” —The Guardian Though both the Union and Confederate armies excluded African Amer... more |
The Black Civil War Soldier: A Visual History of Conflict and Citizenship (NYU Series in Social & Cultural Analysis) |
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The Hidden History of American H...Thom HartmannThe New York Times–bestselling author explores the history of American healthcare system, what went wrong, and how it can be remedied. Popular progressive radio host and bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why attempts to imple... more |
The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich |
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The Secrets of WordsAndrea Moro, Noam ChomskyNoam Chomsky and linguist Andrea Moro explore language, the history of science, Big Data and AI, and the mysteries of the human brain. Influential linguist Noam Chomsky and his longtime colleague Andrea Moro have a wide-ranging conversation... more |
The Secrets of Words |
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Conflict: The Evolution of Warfa...David H. PetraeusNew York Times, USA Today, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestsellerAspects of History, The Critic, Octavian, and Modern War Institute Book of the Year. Two leading authorities—an acclaimed historian and the outstanding battlefield commande... more |
Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine |
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Get It Together: Troubling Tales...Jesse WattersCan the political be way too personal? What if most radical activists are trying to change their lives by changing the whole country?When Jesse Watters set out to interview a few dozen radical activists to find out where their wild ideas ca... more |
Get It Together: Troubling Tales from the Liberal Fringe |
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2024: The Coming Political StormKatrina VasilnovaIn early 2020 the Trump administration looked forward to successfully completing the final year of the president’s first term, winning re-election in November of that year, and then moving on to a second four years of his presidency.It didn... more |
2024: The Coming Political Storm |
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California Against the Sea: Visi...Rosanna XiaFrom a celebrated environmental journalist, the riveting exploration of sea level rise along the West Coast through human stories and ecological dramas.2023 Golden Poppy Award Winner for Nonfiction, Chosen by the California Independent Book... more |
California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline |
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Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't...Abigail ShrierFrom the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into a mental health industry that is harming, not healing, American childrenIn virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z’s mental health is worse than that of previous generati... more |
Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up |
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The Trump Indictments: The Histo...Melissa Murray, Andrew Weissmann#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERCollecting the four unprecedented indictments against Donald Trump, this essential volume features extensive commentary by NYU law professors and MSNBC contributors Melissa Murray and Andrew Weissmann.In the long... more |
The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary |
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Reading the Constitution: Why I...Stephen BreyerA provocative, brilliant analysis by recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer that deconstructs the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court’s supermajority and makes the case for a better way to interpret the Constit... more |
Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism |
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Age of Revolutions: Progress and...Fareed ZakariaA New York Times BestsellerThe CNN host and best-selling author explores the revolutions—past and present—that define the polarized and unstable age in which we live.Populist rage, ideological fracture, economic and technological shocks, wa... more |
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present |
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The Small and the Mighty: Twelve...Sharon McMahonFrom America’s favorite government teacher, a heartfelt, inspiring portrait of twelve ordinary Americans whose courage formed the character of our country.In The Small and the Mighty, Sharon McMahon proves that the most remarkable Americans... more |
The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, From the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement |
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Darkwater: Voices from Within th...W.E.B. Du Bois"Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil" is a masterful collection of essays, poems, and reflections by the renowned African American scholar and activist W. E. B. du Bois. This influential work provides a captivating glimpse into the Afric... more |
Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil (Unabridged): Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois; Including Essays, Spiritual Writings and Poems |
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1% ZEN; Tiny Habits,BIG Virtues....1stPainRehabUnleash the power of small changes for a life of serenity and purpose.Feeling overwhelmed by the constant rush of daily life? Yearning for a sense of calm and meaning amidst the chaos? Look no further than 1% Zen. This transformative guide... more |
1% ZEN; Tiny Habits,BIG Virtues. THE STOIC'S GUIDE TO INNER PEACE AND A MEANINGFUL LIFE.: Discover how Micro-adjustments in your daily routine can cultivate Stoic virtues,leading t |
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Stoic Wisdom for Everyday Life:...Nikos AlexandrosHow can you embrace positivity and live life in the moment starting today?Life can be turbulent at times, but when things are out of our control, accepting that the future is often unknown liberates us to live in the moment.When you start t... more |
Stoic Wisdom for Everyday Life: Thriving in Turbulent Times |
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Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?Russell JackHow to Defeat Trump Extremism, Pseudo-Patriotism, and FascismAmerican democracy is being attacked by the extremist right. It isn't hypothetical—it is happening right now!Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement? explains the danger of the “Make America... more |
Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement? |
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