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Lovato’s revealing story enables us to look within minds and hearts that have been molded by immigrants’ experiences in their home country and their adopted one. A worthwhile account that brings a personal face to a complex, nuanced issue.
Travel readers who appreciate off-the-beaten-path locales and local cuisine will enjoy this dreamy account.
For readers who delight in witty accounts of travel with an Anglophile flair, this is a hilarious guide to the road in the company of retirees.
Readers who enjoy descriptive writing about challenging lives will love this work.
Winchester’s large audience will enjoy this well-worded, interdisciplinary look into the relationship between humans and the land.
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A Beginner’s Guide to America
Although narrated as advice for incoming immigrants, this personal, yet practical account is intended to challenge misconceptions and biases that native-born U.S. citizens have toward documented and undocumented immigrants. It is highly recommended for all.
Meticulously researched, compassionate, and bold, this book should be read immediately and frequently returned to as a textual companion for the ongoing, reiterative work of antiracism.
A frank examination of one woman’s search for identity that will satisfy readers of personal narratives and Black history alike.
A must read for anyone interested in the history of 20th-century women’s lives, fashion, publishing, and New York.
Well-researched and meticulously documented, Bates’s book on the power and danger of masculinity should be required reading for us all.
A carefully reasoned, compelling, and persuasive study of a crisis that requires immediate attention.
This lengthy volume will appeal to those interested in masculinity studies and memoirs dealing with family dysfunction, as well anyone curious about life in an oil boomtown during the early 2010s.
An interesting read for curious feminists and historians, even if the pacing and organization are sometimes uneven. Certainly, readers will learn a great deal, and the author’s enthusiasm for her subject is apparent from page one through the very end.
A scholarly examination, this account will also appeal to nonspecialist readers with a keen interest in queer and feminist history and activism, as well as the history of technology and communication.
A thought-provoking study of women and leadership and an outstanding contribution to this topic. Highly recommended.
Bacon has found their voice in this book, and it's a voice we all need to hear right now.
Recommended for fans of Ehrlich’s other works, or those interested in climate change observation.
An excellent contribution to literature on ancient civilization and complexity.
A readable, well-documented legal history that will appeal to a broad audience.
Readers who have not yet taken the time to deeply consider how privilege impacts feminist movements will finish the book with new perspectives on the topic of gender equality.
Zamalin’s brief and blunt critique of failures and successes in the struggle for human rights in the United States calls to readers who care about racial and social justice to commit to a progressive, multiracial democratic movement to fight oppression, end discrimination, and extend economic freedom. Critical reading.
Effectively showing the gulf between American ideals and reality, this book is recommended not only for those interested in American Muslims, but also for those interested in minority communities in general.
An ideal overview of American violence that will pique the interest of general readers and provide high school students and undergraduates with an outstanding resource for reports and background research.
Seidule openly confronts his own indifference to racism, and this absorbing book will be of value to anyone interested in how history informs our present.
Fans of the British royal family will enjoy this spirited retrospective, which should prove popular with a range of readers.
This book makes a compelling argument that white America’s fear of interracial procreation was a driving concern in the creation and maintenance of segregation throughout the Jim Crow era; a thought-provoking read.
In this time full of tumult and unrest, statistics already show a sharp increase in mental health issues in children and adolescents, and parents will be looking for resources to help. Recommended for its practical insights and tips.
This book combines expertise with humble personal experience to show how modeling, believing in our children, and valuing learning instead of accolades will go a long way toward preventing addiction.
Full of pictures and the unique voices of teenage girls in a variety of situations and cultures, this book provides a snapshot of teens’ lives around the world.
This will prove a helpful volume to parents in the trenches.
A seminal collection of perspectives that are often unheard or overlooked, this work deserves a broad audience.
Sure to be a landmark book, Kurcinka’s well-researched advice may just be a sanity and sleep saver for new parents.
Oluo calls on us to do better because we deserve better, and her words will resonate with all ready to look inward and enact change.
An essential and powerful call for action asking us all to examine the role our silence plays in upholding white supremacy.
Moving and meditative, this reckoning on Blackness, manhood, and self adds to Laymon's legacy as an influential writer.
A revelatory, celebratory trip through the amazing diversity of Latinx.
Hirsch’s book may prove helpful to those who have had to learn to balance teaching or facilitating with parenting since March 2020.
A significant offering for its timely, accessible documentation of writing, artwork, and thought around Black lives and Black futurity.
O’Neill is a talented writer, and this powerful meditation on collective memory is necessary reading for knowing ourselves and our history.
This thought-provoking collection of ruminations from Black women on how they thrive and struggle in the complex world today is particularly relevant to this moment but will remain an important text for years to come.
Empathetic, candid, and curious, Zoellner has built an eclectic, eloquent guide to the social and physical landscapes of America.
An immersive, thought-provoking dive into myriad travel experiences. Highly recommended for both travel aficionados and general readers.
Pass on this poorly considered collection of projects.
Relying on primary source materials, Seligman has created a highly readable and enjoyable account of this little-known episode in American history. Highly recommended, especially for those interested in American history and Jewish history, as well as gender and labor studies.
A fascinating work of cultural studies that makes evident the continued power and threat of explicitly gendered food production and consumption in the 21st century. Recommended broadly for students and scholars of fields related to gender, culture, and consumption.
Highly recommended for adventurers and armchair travelers who appreciate geographically isolated locales.
This accessible, thoughtful work is ideally suited for academic libraries, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses, and general readers of maritime history.
A thought-provoking blend of history, biography, women’s studies, and travelog, this should appeal to readers interested in any of these subjects, and those who love eclectic narrative nonfiction.
Expect interest from a range of readers, from young adults to environmentalists to animal lovers.
An essential, thought-provoking work that will serve as the foundation for future studies.
Sound advice presented in a clear, easy-to-follow format. Hewerston’s breadth of knowledge spanning many work environments shows through a variety of examples and case studies.
This book is aimed at managers trying to understand how to transform from traditional to digital businesses.
An amusing history that charts the progression of the personals, and which makes “swiping right” seem less newfangled than it is.
This thought-provoking work is recommended for economics faculty and students, and researchers in economics and history to “think differently” about these respected disciplines.
Zealous branding aside, the authors speak from experience and provide solid advice for improving how we work (and live) together. Will appeal to a broad readership, particularly managers looking to add to their leadership toolbox, but also anyone who wants to check in on and work through their own unconscious bias.
Anyone interested in the role of Black women, and women in general, in business will learn a great deal from this well-argued book.
Readers involved in digital technology, as well as general readers interested in the place of bureaucracy in history and the contemporary world will gain a great deal from this insightful book, written by a master of the field.
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Island Zombie: Iceland Writings
this memoir will resonate with readers who have traveled to Iceland, those who have this place on a bucket list of destinations, and others who crave solitude as a journey, not minding storm and stress.
Business owners dealing with cybersecurity issues will find useful suggestions here, as well general readers interested in this vital problem.
An innovative, highly compelling study of how technological change, how the public receives information, and how CEOs and managers can effectively plan to achieve customer loyalty and trust.
Young adults and college students who are considering a gap year will be interested in this cautionary coming-of-age story.
An essential work; highly recommended for scholars of the period and general readers interested in women’s history.
In a time when the wars waged on women’s sexual bodies are happening in multiple, intersecting ways, especially through individual organizations and agencies’ attempts to stop women from asking for or receiving what they are legally allowed to request, Parravani’s story is cautionary and a call to action; as personal as it is political.
Readers interested in Black Lives Matter and the current state of civil rights in America will find resonance in these essays, which help to broaden the Black Panther Party’s legacy both geographically and temporally.
A fascinating exploration of magic’s hold on the human imagination.
Filling a need for research on Black love and marriage, this seminal social history will enlighten a variety of readers.
Bird and nature lovers will be enthralled.
Everyone who has a fat family member, friend, acquaintance, or coworker should read this insightful book.
A necessary, insightful book that shines light on Black women underexplored in history. Jones writes narrative nonfiction at its best.
This highly recommended book provides a necessary view of overlooked history, and stands as a powerful reminder of those who have served a country that has rarely served them.
Highly recommended for scholars interested in the Korean War from a cultural memory perspective. Readers seeking a more descriptive account of the conflict itself should consider Sheila Miyoshi Jager’s Brothers at War.
Ward’s teachings focus on trauma informed resilience to liberate self and others. For readers who enjoyed Resmaa Menakem’s My Grandmother’s Hands and other works addressing how to recognize and heal racialized trauma.
This combination of memoir and highlights of Yemen history will appeal to readers interested in the culture, history, and landscape of the Middle East.
Will have natural appeal to Christian audiences but may have a broader draw to any parents interested in encouraging their children’s unique gifts.
Parents of ADHD children will likely find this a helpful resource, though not all will agree with the author’s conclusions.
Porges is the ideal candidate to pen a book on how to raise courageous and resilient women in a challenging society. Highly recommended.
A needed topic for the times in which we live, this will be a welcome addition to any library.
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Mama, You Are Enough: How To Create Calm, Joy, and Confidence Within the Chaos of Motherhood
This volume will be a great resource for moms to kids of all ages and stages, from newborn to teen.
Containing words of wisdom from admission counselors on everything from writing essays to anticipating possible interview questions to how to get letters of recommendation, this is essential reading for college preparatory students and their parents.
This will be especially valuable to parents looking to create a supportive home for foster or adopted children, but it will also be a useful resource for a wide range of parents, especially in times of crisis.
Kampakis’s faith-based work includes many practical suggestions that will resonate with most parents of teens.
Despite covering a great deal of content, the message and intent behind the text remain clear. Readers engaged with issues of race and feminism in Western countries will find this a powerful read.
Recommend to readers interested in statistics and research on the extent and impacts of violence in Black communities. Supplement with work by James Baldwin or Frank Wilderson III to understand the basis and support for systemic racism.
Most likely to appeal readers of any orientation seeking a general text about asexuality and its place on the wider spectrum of human sexuality.
This is not always easy book, but it is one that sees the United States for what it is. A searing combination of memoir and commentary that makes for essential reading.
Travelers who enjoy intrepid experiences, with strong language, will savor this book.
An exhilarating and worthwhile choice for those planning an actual trip and for stay-at-home travelers.
An excellent entry-level resource on antiracism for anyone looking to begin but unsure of how to get started.
A funny, biting take on U.S. race relations. Smyer will give readers a good laugh in tumultuous times.
Designed to be both a guide for those actively seeking more inclusive language and a useful gift for people who are uncertain regarding they/them pronouns, this book is more lighthearted than Dennis Baron's What's Your Pronoun? As an essential Q&A guide to gender identity, it deserves attention.
This title joins a growing body of vital refugee literature, including Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Displaced and Dina Nayeri’s The Ungrateful Refugee.
An impassioned call for action that, like the viral BuzzFeed article it was based on, raises more questions than answers.
Recommended for all readers, especially those new to feminism.
An accessible study of beauty pageant culture, this is an engaging, thought-provoking read.
An effective text on how women are affected by the assumed privileges of men, and the structural forces that enforce and uphold those privileges.
Readers interested in current events and politics will enjoy this highly readable account.
PREMIUM
Having and Being Had
An engaging and accessible read for those interested in social justice and in better understanding our economy.
Though lengthy, the work is beautifully and accessibly written. Both general and academic readers will appreciate its comprehensiveness as well as its attention to the human side of the story. An essential work.
A breathtaking journey, both geographical and internal, Kirkby’s blending of travelog of an already fascinatingly remote locale and personal family experience is unique and luminous. Will appeal to a wide range of readers.
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