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Sisters in Science: A Summary of Triumph and Resilience

Sisters in Science: A Summary of Triumph and Resilience

"Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History" by Olivia Campbell is a compellin...

Science & Technology

"Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life" by Jason Roberts

"Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life" by Jason Roberts

"Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life" by Jason Roberts is a compelling exploration of humanity's qu...

Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea

Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea

"Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea" by Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor is a profound explorati...

Science & Technology

"What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds" by Jennifer Ackerman

"What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds" by Jennifer Ackerman

In "What an Owl Knows," Jennifer Ackerman delves into the fascinating world of owls, exploring their biology, behavior, and the la...

Science & Technology

"When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance" by Riley Black

"When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance" by Riley Black

"When the Earth Was Green" by Riley Black is an enthralling exploration of the intricate relationships between plants and animals ...

Business & Investing

"The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work" by Ludmila N. Praslova

"The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work" by Ludmila N. Praslova

In "The Canary Code," Ludmila N. Praslova presents a groundbreaking exploration of neurodiversity in the workplace, emphasizing th...

"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn

"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn

"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn offers a radical re-examination of American history, focusing on the ...

Palestine in a World on Fire

Palestine in a World on Fire

"Palestine in a World on Fire," authored by Katherine Natanel and Ilan Pappé, is a compelling exploration of the complex socio-pol...

"Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism" by Eve L. Ewing

"Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism" by Eve L. Ewing

In "Original Sins," Eve L. Ewing presents a profound exploration of the intersections of race, education, and systemic oppression ...

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