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“Using a wealth of information and his own naval background, the author makes a convincing case that really transforms the traditional views of the American victory at Midway.”

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“The cuisine of Iran, with origins dating back centuries, is arguably one of the most sophisticated in the world, offering an incredible array of dishes.

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“tells the story of one of England’s most successful monarchs, especially given the challenges he faced on his way to the throne.”

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Nearly 80 years since Hiroshima and 40 years since the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Republic of Ukraine, some citizens of the world have become complacent about the

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“a jumping off point for anyone interested in a bird’s-eye view of women sculptors.”

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"For those wondering why they should bother to vote, these pages effectively dramatize why it matters and the cost we all pay when elections aren't free and fair."

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On page 173 of Teresa Wong’s excellent new graphic memoir All Our Ordinary Stories, we learn that monarch butterflies take multiple generations to compl

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In an era more susceptible than ever to cults of personality elevating the foolish and the dangerous, America First recounts a cautionary tale well worth knowing.

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“the Bronx surely is a cornucopia of stories, and it’s hard to imagine anyone who could tell those stories with more clarity, optimism, and love.”

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“What did it mean to be American Jew when the country seemed on the verge of implosion?”

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“an education, a history lesson, a whodunit, and a wonderful introduction to the world of art—and crime.”

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“should be considered as a great, unit-driven classroom text for young people as it offers inroads to a variety of artists across numerous mediums from around the world.”

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“Boot’s biography is not compelling, nor does it reveal the real Ronald Reagan.”

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Hero City is meticulously researched, descriptively written, and provides insightful analysis of German and Soviet military tactics, strategy, an

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“For the reader who wants a time machine of the body and the heart, this novel is a great flight of fiction into the lives of three Wrights who dreamed—and of their times.”

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"A rarity in Holocaust literature, an uplifting, inspiring story of a young man taking his fate into his own hands."

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“For the interested casual reader who loves history, The Muse of History is a worthy read . . .”

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If you think you have a challenging job, consider replacing the most popular man in America in the most challenging political office in the land.

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“provides a fascinating take on how we’ve arrived at the scents in the bottles on our bathroom shelves.”

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Milton’s book reminds us that the exigencies of international politics, especially in time of war, constrain the options and shape the decisions of political leaders.”  

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“Hutton lets Clarke be the magician of World War II, which keeps the story entertaining, engaging, and exciting.”

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“Read this novel of perseverance, hope and betrayal, and one unbelievable woman who dared to delve into the man’s world of science and succeeded.”

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“an important look at the personal side of how World War II strategy was made . . .”

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“Traditionally, we are seen as victims of our biology and environment, but Whitehouse offers the intriguing (and even fun) view that we are the masters of our destiny.”

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