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  • 1968 in America

    Music, Politics, Chaos, Counterculture, and the Shaping of a Generation

    From assassinations to student riots, this is "a splendidly evocative account of a historic year—a year of tumult, of trauma, and of tragedy" (Arthur Schlesinger Jr.).In the United States, the 1960s were a period of unprecedented change and upheaval—but the year 1968 in particular stands out as a dramatic turning point. Americans witnessed the Tet offensive in Vietnam; the shocking assassinations ... Read more

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  • $pread

    The Best of the Magazine that Illuminated the Sex Industry and Started a Media Revolution

    "A fascinating collection from a group of courageous women who created the first publication to explore sex work in a compelling and intelligent way." —Candida Royalle$pread, an Utne Award–winning magazine by and for sex workers, was independently published from 2005 to 2011. This collection features enduring essays about sex work around the world, first-person stories that range from deeply ... Read more

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  • Plunder

    A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure

    A New York Times Critics' Best Nonfiction Book of 2021Canadian Jewish Literary Award for BiographyFrom a gifted young writer, the story of his quest to reclaim his family's apartment building in Poland—and of the astonishing entanglement with Nazi treasure hunters that followsMenachem Kaiser's brilliantly told story, woven from improbable events and profound revelations, is set in motion when the ... Read more

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  • The Self-Love Experiment

    Fifteen Principles for Becoming More Kind, Compassionate, and Accepting of Yourself

    Put a stop to self-sabotage and overcome your fears so that you can gain the confidence you need to reach your goals and become your own best friend.Too many people seem to believe that they are not allowed to put themselves first or go after their own dreams out of fear of being selfish or sacrificing others' needs. The Self-Love Experiment rectifies this problem. Whether you want to achieve ... Read more

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  • The Elements We Live By

    How Iron Helps Us Breathe, Potassium Lets Us See, and Other Surprising Superpowers of the Periodic Table

    by Anja Røyne ...
    This "excellent" popular science book explores just what we—and the things around us—are made of ( Aftenposten, Norway).Some elements get all the attention: glittering gold, radioactive uranium—materials we call "precious" because they are so rare. But what could be more precious than the building blocks of life—from the oxygen in our air to the carbon in all living things?In The Elements We Live ... Read more

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  • The Kaiser's Battle

    The author of The First Day on the Somme details what it was like during the 1918 Spring Offensive during World War I, which led to Germany's defeat.At 9:30 AM on March 21, 1918, the last great battle of the First World War commenced when three German armies struck a massive blow against the weak divisions of the British Third and Fifth Armies. It was the first day of what the Germans called the ... Read more

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  • Lonely Planet Croatia

    Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Zagreb, Continental Croatia, Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik and more

    Series series Travel Guide
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Croatia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from exploring Vis Island's string of sublime beaches to visiting the Salona Roman Ruins on the outskirts of Split, and raising a glass at one of the wineries in the Pelješac peninsula.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's</... ... Read more

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  • A Cold Death in Amsterdam

    by Anja de Jager ...
    Series Book 1 - Lotte Meerman
    The first Lotte Meerman mysteryAmsterdam-based Lotte Meerman is a cold case detective recovering from the emotional devastation of her previous investigation. She is angry and mentally scarred - but being a police officer is the only thing she wants to do.A tip-off leads Lotte to an unresolved ten-year-old murder case in which her father was the lead detective. ANd when she discovers ... Read more

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  • Curtains?

    The Future of the Arts in America

    In this clear-minded but sobering book, Michael M. Kaiser assesses the current state of arts institutions—orchestras; opera, ballet, modern dance, and theater companies; and even museums. According to Kaiser, new developments in the twenty-first century, including the Internet explosion, the death of the recording industry, the near-death of subscriptions, economic instability, the focus on STEM ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Gay Metropolis

    The Landmark History of Gay Life in America

    Now featuring an updated introduction celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall"The landmark portrait of 20th-century New York viewed through the eyes of gay New Yorkers." — The New York ObserverA New York Times Notable Book of the Year and winner of a Lambda Literary Award, The Gay Metropolis is a landmark saga of struggle and triumph that was instantly recognized as the most authoritative ... Read more

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  • Revolution in Rojava

    Democratic Autonomy and Women's Liberation in Syrian Kurdistan

    A new kind of society is being built in Syria, but it's not one you would expect. Surrounded by deadly bands of ISIS and hostile Turkish forces, the people living in Syria's Rojava cantons are carving out one of the most radically progressive societies on the planet today. Western visitors have been astounded by the success of their project, a communally organised democracy which considers women's ... Read more

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  • Strategic Planning in the Arts

    A Practical Guide

    Planning today is more important than ever. Both acquisition and allocation of resources are increasingly difficult for arts organizations as a result of emerging technologies, reduced arts education, aging donors, and the advent of new forms of entertainment. It is essential for arts organizations to take a coherent approach to these issues to remain vibrant over time. In fact, most arts ... Read more

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