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The life and times of America's celebrated economist, assessing his lessons-and warnings-for us today.
John Kenneth Galbraith's books-among them The Affluent Society and American Capitalism-are famous for good reason. Written by a scholar renowned for energetic political engagement and irrepressible wit, they are models of provocative good sense that warn prophetically of the dangers of deregulated markets, war in Asia, corporate greed, and stock-market...
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Prize-winning journalist and the co-author of smash New York Times bestseller I Am Malala, Christina Lamb, now tells the inspiring true story of another remarkable young hero: Nujeen Mustafa, a teenager born with cerebral palsy, whose harrowing journey from war-ravaged Syria to Germany in a wheelchair is a breathtaking tale of fortitude, grit, and hope that lends a face to the greatest humanitarian issue of our time, the Syrian refugee crisis.
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Witness True Resilience in These Incredible Survival Stories
"Michael Tougias converts the wisdom of survivors into advice we can all use..." -Amanda Ripley, bestselling author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes-and Why
#1 New Release in Disaster Relief
Extreme Survival will have you on the edge-of-your-seat with truly amazing survival stories.
New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim...
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"Sara Benincasa is one of the funniest writers I know-and I know a disturbing number of them. She is also one of the most honest."
-Sam Apple, author of American Parent and editor-in-chief of The Faster Times
"Sara is extremely funny and should have many books out so we can all read them and laugh."
-Margaret Cho
Comedian, writer, blogger, radio and podcast host, and YouTube sensation, Sara Benincasa bravely and outrageously brings us "Dispatches...
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"Offers hope in the face of desperate odds" – ELLE Magazine, ELLE's Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020
"[D]isturbing and unforgettable memoir…This wrenching story brings to vivid life the plight of the many families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border." – Publisher's Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
"[The] haunting and eloquent…narrative of a Guatemalan woman's desperate search for a better life." -Kirkus, STARRED Review
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6) City Parks
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Catie Marron's City Parks captures the spirit and beauty of eighteen of the world's most-loved city parks. Zadie Smith, Ian Frazier, Candice Bergen, Colm Tóibín, Nicole Krauss, Jan Morris, and a dozen other remarkable contributors reflect on a particular park that holds special meaning for them.
Andrew Sean Greer eloquently paints a portrait of first love in the Presidio; André Aciman muses on time's fleeting nature and the changing face of New...
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Dive into the chilling depths of criminal psychology with 'Silent Stalkers: A Journey Through the World of Serial Killers.' In this meticulously researched exploration, the author unravels the enigmatic minds of notorious figures from history to the present day. From early infamous cases to contemporary mysteries, this book navigates the intricate landscapes of psychopathy, criminal profiling, and the societal fascination that surrounds these sinister...
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This biography tells the story of one of the most important public figures of the twentieth century, Friedrich Hayek.
Here is the first full biography of Friedrich Hayek, the Austrian economist who became, over the course of a remarkable career, the great philosopher of liberty in our time. In this richly detailed portrait, Alan Ebenstein chronicles the life, works, and legacy of a visionary thinker, from Hayek's early years as the scholarly son...
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Sigmund Freud was a pioneer in the field of psychology, and his theories about the mind and behavior have had a significant impact on Western thought. In this book, you'll learn about Freud's groundbreaking work as the founder of psychoanalysis and his ideas about the unconscious mind, the Oedipus complex, the ego, and the superego. You'll also explore the influence of Freud's work on the development of other therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral...
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Embark on a transformative journey through the intricacies of the human mind with "Mind Unveiled: A Journey through the Depths of Psychology." In this illuminating exploration, the author guides readers through the fascinating realms of cognitive processes, emotional landscapes, and the intricate tapestry of human behavior.From foundational principles to cutting-edge research, each page of this captivating book unveils the complexities of psychology,...
11) Pantalla Parade
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Inspired by the tumultuous events of the 2020s, Pantalla Parade delineates an issue central to our times: how small decisions made in the moment can set the world on fire. Delving into the lives of people from different countries, ethnicities, religions, and orientations, Pantalla Parade reflects on the metanarratives that are proffered by media, public figures, and the mob in times of crisis.
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A New York Times "Books for Summer Reading" selection
Winner of the 2003 National Jewish Book Award for History
By the time he died in 1993 at the age of 73, Irving Howe was one of the twentieth century's most important public thinkers. Deeply passionate, committed to social reform and secular Jewishness, ardently devoted to fiction and poetry, in love with baseball, music, and ballet, Howe wrote with such eloquence and lived with such conviction...
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The true story of the founder of psychoanalysis-and how he made it out of Austria after the Nazi takeover.
Sigmund Freud was not a practicing Jew, but that made no difference to the Nazis as they burned his books in the early 1930s. Goebbels and Himmler wanted all psychoanalysts, especially Freud, dead, and after the annexation of Austria, it became clear that Freud needed to leave Vienna. But a Nazi raid on his house put the Freuds' escape at risk.
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The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street
At the age of twenty, Milwaukee native Chris Gardner, just out of the Navy, arrived in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. Considered a prodigy in scientific research, he surprised everyone and himself by setting his sights on the competitive...
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