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Navajo Code Talkers: Top Secret Messengers of World War II - Paperback

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by Blake Hoena (Author), Marcel P. Massegu (Illustrator)During World War II U.S. forces had to keep battle plans and other top secret information out of the enemy's hands. Coded messages were often used, but secret codes could be broken. To solve this problem, the U.S. military turned to an unexpected source to create an unbreakable code. The Navajo people spoke a complex language that few outsiders knew how to speak. Several Navajo soldiers were recruited to develop a code based on the Navaj...

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky - Hardcover

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by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (Author), Daniel Minter (Illustrator)Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a vivid, gorgeous book for readers of all ages.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - New York Public Library - Chicago Public Library - Kirkus Reviews For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some o...

Brotherly Love: Freemasonry and Male Friendship in Enlightenment France - Hardcover

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by Kenneth B. Loiselle (Author)Friendship, an acquired relationship primarily based on choice rather than birth, lay at the heart of Enlightenment preoccupations with sociability and the formation of the private sphere. In Brotherly Love, Kenneth Loiselle argues that Freemasonry is an ideal arena in which to explore the changing nature of male friendship in Enlightenment France. Freemasonry was the largest and most diverse voluntary organization in the decades before the French Revolution. At...

Covering Islam: How the Media and the Experts Determine How We See the Rest of the World - Paperback

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by Edward W. Said (Author)In this classic work, now updated, the author of Culture and Imperialism reveals the hidden agendas and distortions of fact that underlie even the most "objective" coverage of the Islamic world. From the Iranian hostage crisis through the Gulf War and the bombing of the World Trade Center, the American news media have portrayed "Islam" as a monolithic entity, synonymous with terrorism and religious hysteria. At the same time, Islamic countries use "Islam" to justify ...

Foxfire 3: Animal Care, Banjos and Dulimers, Hide Tanning, Summer and Fall Wild Plant Foods, Butter Churns, Ginseng - Paperback

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by Foxfire Fund Inc (Author), Eliot Wigginton (Editor)First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center had a contact who could teach you how with clear, step-by-step instructions. Volume three of this series covers animal care, banjos and dulc...

Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors - Paperback

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by Stephen E. Ambrose (Author)The full story of what led Crazy Horse and Custer to that fateful day at the Little Bighorn, from bestselling historian Stephen E. Ambrose. On the sparkling morning of June 25, 1876, 611 U.S. Army soldiers rode toward the banks of the Little Bighorn in the Montana Territory, where 3,000 Indians stood waiting for battle. The lives of two great warriors would soon be forever linked throughout history: Crazy Horse, leader of the Oglala Sioux, and General George Arm...

Forever Free: The Story of Emancipation and Reconstruction - Paperback

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by Eric Foner (Author)From one of our most distinguished historians comes a groundbreaking new examination of the myths and realities of the period after the Civil War. Drawing on a wide range of long-neglected documents, Eric Foner places a new emphasis on black experiences and roles during the era. We see African Americans as active agents in overthrowing slavery, in shaping Reconstruction, and creating a legacy long obscured and misunderstood. He compellingly refutes long-standing misconce...

Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey - Hardcover

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by Maira Kalman (Author), Maira Kalman (Illustrator)* "A hundred years from now, when people want to know what we told our children about 9/11, Kalman's book should be among the first answers."--Booklist, starred review * "Intelligently conveys those unfathomable events in a way that a picture book audience can comprehend. . . . With this inspiring book, Kalman sensitively handles a difficult subject in an age-appropriate manner."--Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Fireboat does many thi...

Foxfire Story: Oral Tradition in Southern Appalachia - Paperback

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by Foxfire Fund Inc (Author)Since 1972, the Foxfire books have preserved and celebrated the culture of Southern Appalachia for countless readers all around the world. In Foxfire Story, folklorist (and Foxfire director) T.J. Smith collects some of his favorite stories from the archives to illuminate the oral traditions that have been part of the culture of the mountains for centuries. Here are instances of mountain speech, proverbs and sayings, legends, folktales, anecdotes, songs, and pranks...

Castle: By the Author of the Way Things Work - Hardcover

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by David Macaulay (Author)A 1978 Caldecott Honor Book The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest and wry sense of humor punctuating his drawings, David Macaulay traces the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town.Author BiographyA critically acclaimed illustrator...

Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson III - Paperback

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by Robert A. Caro (Author)Master of the Senate, Book 3 of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, carries Johnson's story through one of its most remarkable periods: his 12 years, from 1949 to 1960, in the United States Senate. At the heart of the book is its unprecedented revelation of how legislative power works in America, how the Senate works, and how Johnson, in his ascent to the presidency, mastered the Senate as no political leader before him had ever done. It was during these years that all Joh...

Teaching White Supremacy: America's Democratic Ordeal and the Forging of Our National Identity - Paperback

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by Donald Yacovone (Author)A powerful exploration of the past and present arc of America's white supremacy--from the country's inception and Revolutionary years to its 19th century flashpoint of civil war; to the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and today's Black Lives Matter. "The most profoundly original cultural history in recent memory." --Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University "Stunning, timely . . . an achievement in writing public history . . . Teaching White Supremacy should be ...

Historical Culture in Iron Age Italy: Archaeology, History, and the Use of the Past, 900-300 Bce - Hardcover

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by Seth Bernard (Author)Long before the emergence of Roman historical writing, the societies of Iron Age Italy were actively engaged in transmitting and using their past. This book provides a first account of this early historical interest, providing a sort of prehistory of historical thought in Italy leading down to the first encounters with Roman expansion. From the Early Iron Age to the fifth and fourth centuries BCE, Italian communities can be seen actively using burial practices, images,...

The Ball Is Round: A Global History of Soccer - Paperback

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by David Goldblatt (Author)The definitive book about soccer, from the author of The Games: A Global History of the Olympics. There may be no cultural practice more global than soccer. Rites of birth and marriage are infinitely diverse, but the rules of soccer are universal. No world religion can match its geographical scope. The single greatest simultaneous human collective experience is the World Cup final. In this extraordinary tour de force, David Goldblatt tells the full story of soccer'...

Tales of the Prehistoric World: Adventures from the Land of the Dinosaurs - Hardcover

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by Kallie Moore (Author), Becky Thorns (Illustrator), Neon Squid (Author)Travel back in time in this collection of exhilarating dinosaur adventures for kids aged 7-10 from palaeontologist and YouTuber Kallie Moore. Who needs Jurassic World when the truth is this exciting? Prepare yourself for jaw-dropping discoveries, scandalous stories, and dinosaurs so weird you won't believe they're real! The tales in this dinosaur book are all completely true and many are included in a kids' book for the ...

Black Archives: A Photographic Celebration of Black Life - Hardcover

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by Renata Cherlise (Author)A photographic celebration and exploration of Black identity and experience through the twentieth century from the founder and curator of the hit multimedia platform Black Archives. "Browsing the book ultimately feels like looking through one immense family photo album. And that's intentional."--Essence Renata Cherlise's family loved capturing their lives in photographs and home movies, sparking her love of archival photography. Following in her family's footsteps, ...

Ravensbruck: Life and Death in Hitler's Concentration Camp for Women - Paperback

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by Sarah Helm (Author)Months before the outbreak of World War II, Heinrich Himmler--prime architect of the Holocaust--designed a special concentration camp for women, located fifty miles north of Berlin. Only a small number of the prisoners were Jewish. Ravensbr ck was primarily a place for the Nazis to hold other inferior beings: Jehovah's Witnesses, Resistance fighters, lesbians, prostitutes, and aristocrats--even the sister of New York's Mayor LaGuardia. Over six years the prisoners endure...

Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World: The Travels That Inspired the Artistic Greats

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Report copyright infringementby Travis Elborough (Author)From epic road trips and voyages into the most remote lands to culture-soaked, tranquil stays in the world's finest hotels, Artists' Journeys that Shaped Our World promises you an unforgettable journey. Join award-winning author Travis Elborough as he explores 30 paths to inspiration taken by some of the greatest artists in history. Some of the most awe-inspiring works of art have been created by artists who stepped beyond their usual s...

Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas - Paperback

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by Elaine Pagels (Author)In Beyond Belief, renowned religion scholar Elaine Pagels continues her groundbreaking examination of the earliest Christian texts, arguing for an ongoing assessment of faith and a questioning of religious orthodoxy. Spurred on by personal tragedy and new scholarship from an international group of researchers, Pagels returns to her investigation of the "secret" Gospel of Thomas, and breathes new life into writings once thought heretical. As she arrives at an ever-deep...

The Age of American Unreason in a Culture of Lies - Paperback

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by Susan Jacoby (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe prescient and now-classic analysis of the forces of anti-intellectualism in contemporary American life--updated for the era of Trump, Twitter, Breitbart and fake news controversies. The searing cultural history of the last half-century, The Age of American Unreason In A Culture of Lies focuses on the convergence of social forces--usually treated as separate entities--that has created a perfect storm of anti-rationalism. These include the upsurge ...

All That Glitters: A Story of Friendship, Fraud, and Fine Art

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Report copyright infringementby Orlando Whitfield (Author)A dazzling insider's account of the contemporary art world and the stunning rise and fall of the charismatic American art dealer Inigo Philbrick, as seen through the eyes of his friend and fellow dealer A BEST BOOK: The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Economist, Town & Country - In development as a series for HBO "Exhilarating. . . . Compulsively readable."--The Guardian - "Reads like a Liar's Poker for the art world."--The Eco...

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Report copyright infringementby Augustine Sedgewick (Author)A bold and original history of fatherhood, exploring its invention and transformation from the Bronze Age to the present through a collective portrait of emblematic fathers who have helped to define how the world should be ruled and what it means to be a man. Fatherhood is one of the most meaningful aspects of human culture, but we know little about when or where fatherhood first emerged, or even how or why. Despite its enigmatic beg...

Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy

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Report copyright infringementby Randi Weingarten (Author)A rousing defense of public education as the cornerstone of American democracy, by the woman attacked by the far right as "the most dangerous person in the world" Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowered population that can s...

American Grammar: Race, Education, and the Building of a Nation

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Report copyright infringementby Jarvis R. Givens (Author)A new history of US education through the nineteenth century that rigorously accounts for Black, Native, and white experiences; a story that exposes the idea of American education as "the great equalizer" to not only be a lie, but also a myth that reproduces past harms. Education is the epicenter of every community in the United States. Indeed, few institutions are as pivotal in shaping our lives and values than public schools. Yet the ...

The Fight for Sex Ed: The Century-Long Battle Between Truth and Doctrine

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret Grace Myers (Author)The first comprehensive trade history of sex ed in American schools--and an impassioned call to reform sex ed into a powerful tool for reproductive justice and social equality The U.S. has some of the highest rates of STIs and teen pregnancies in the industrialized world. A comprehensive sex education curriculum--which teaches facts on contraception, prophylactics, consent, and STIs--has been available since the 90s. Yet the majorit...

The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition, Volume I: The Ancient World and Christendom

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Report copyright infringementby James Hankins (Author), Allen C. Guelzo (Author)A sweeping, resource-rich history of the ancient world and Christendom--designed for students and lifelong learners alike, and faithful to the enduring legacy of the Western tradition. This is Volume I of a two-part series tracing the story of Western civilization from antiquity to the modern age.The Western Tradition from Antiquity to 1500Where do the threads that form the Western tradition originate, and how wer...

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Report copyright infringementby Karida L. Brown (Author)From a NAACP award-winning historian and Fulbright scholar, a history of education in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the historic ruling of Brown v. Board of Education. In The Battle for the Black Mind, Dr. Karida Brown explores the struggle to define and control the education of African Americans amid shifting societal attitudes and forms of systemic exclusion. From the perspective of freed slaves seeking empowermen...

Guadalupe Mysteries: Deciphering the Code - Hardcover

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by Grzegorz Gorny (Author), Janusz Rosikon (Author)Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most beloved symbol of Mexican Catholicism, and devotion to her is widespread in the USA. While she has entranced and encouraged Mexican Catholics for several centuries, believers and even nonbelievers the world over are inspired and intrigued by her. Millions of pilgrims visit her shrine in Mexico City every year. Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis have travelled there to pray for her motherly intercession. ...

The Invention of Design: A Twentieth-Century History

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Report copyright infringementby Maggie Gram (Author)From a brilliant cultural historian, "a secret history of the twentieth century" (Louis Menand) told through the story of design and its utopian promises Design has penetrated every dimension of contemporary society, from classrooms to statehouses to corporate boardrooms. It's seen as a kind of mega-power, one that can solve all our problems and elevate our experiences to make a more beautiful, more functional world. But there's a backstor...

The Affirmative Action Myth: Why Blacks Don't Need Racial Preferences to Succeed

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Report copyright infringementby Jason L. Riley (Author)From Wall Street Journal columnist and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Jason L. Riley, a "clear, concise, and humane account" (Christina Hoff Sommers) of how racial preferences have done more harm than good for black Americans After the Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that the use of race in college admissions was unconstitutional, many predicted that the black middle class was doomed. One byproduct of a half century of affirmative action ...

An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions

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Report copyright infringementby David Zweig (Author)A searing indictment of the American public health, media, and political establishments' decision-making process behind pandemic school closures. An Abundance of Caution is a devastating account of the decision-making process behind one of the worst American policy failures in a century--the extended closures of public schools during the pandemic. In fascinating and meticulously reported detail, David Zweig shows how some of the most trusted...

Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change - Hardcover

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by W. David Marx (Author)"Subtly altered how I see the world." --Michelle Goldberg, New York Times "[Status and Culture] consistently posits theories I'd never previously considered that instantly feel obvious." --Chuck Klosterman, author of The Nineties "Why are you the way that you are? Status and Culture explains nearly everything about the things you choose to be--and how the society we live in takes shape in the process." --B.J. Novak, writer and actor Solving the long-standing mysteries...