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The Last Drop: Solving the World’s Water Crisis

An urgent treatment of a crisis in progress, lengthy and dense but accessible to lay readers. This is for anyone interested in sustainable water use, which ought to be everyone.

The World of Nancy Kwan: A Memoir by Hollywood’s Asian Superstar

Kwan’s beautifully written memoir offers thoughtful insights into the film industry and the era; it’s a must-read for film enthusiasts.

Yoko: The Biography

Writing a balanced but heartfelt account that general readers will find riveting, Sheff characterizes Ono as a strong, brilliant, hard-working experimental artist and musician who battled racism and sexism in a largely solitary life.

The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland

This book should have broad appeal, thanks to its previously unsung World War II Resistance spy heroine and the rich details of her exploits, making it ideal for fans of espionage and strong narrative nonfiction that reads like a compelling novel.

The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780

This volume is a masterclass in historical writing and an essential read filled with factual rigor to illuminate one of the United States’ most transformative periods.

Aggregated Discontent: Confessions of the Last Normal Woman

For lovers of personalized essays with a journalistic bent, this essay collection is not one to miss.

Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea

Readers interested in studies of enslavement in the United States and American antebellum and maritime history will enjoy this book.

Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump

A masterclass in historical analysis, skillfully demonstrating that charisma is not about the person, but about the ever-changing needs of the societies that embrace them.

1861: The Lost Peace

A relatively little-known account of prewar efforts to reach a consensus. This engaging volume has impeccable research and is recommended for anyone who enjoys U.S. history, notably the Civil War, and American politics.
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