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1) Misbelief
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The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs.
Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis—from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even...
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A collection of essays, oral histories, and artworks about periods across all stages of life, compiled by the editor of the New York Times best-selling anthology My Little Red Book.
Rachel Kauder Nalebuff was a shy teenager, who was embarrassed to talk about anything relating to the body, when she first heard her great aunt's harrowing story of getting her first period while on a train fleeing Nazi-occupied Poland. Rachel started wondering about...
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As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species.
In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese makes the case that technology has reshaped humanity just three times in history: 100,000 years ago, we harnessed fire, which led to language; 10,000 years ago, we developed agriculture, which...
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For fans of Helen MacDonald's H is for Hawk and Mary Roach, Erica Berry's WOLFISH blends science, history, and cultural criticism in a years-long journey to understand our myths about wolves, and track one legendary wolf, OR-7, from the Wallowa Mountains of Oregon
So begins Erica Berry's kaleidoscopic exploration of wolves, both real and symbolic. At the center of this lyrical inquiry is the legendary OR-7, who roams away from his familial pack in...
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From the world class spiritual medium and author of the "compassionate yet educational" (John Edward, author of Infinite Quest) I'm Not Dead, I'm Different comes an insightful exploration into what it's like on the other side.
Is there really an afterlife? Do spirits still feel love for us? What is it like when we cross over?
After more than twenty-five years of bringing comfort to tens of thousands of people, Hollister Rand brings her incredible...
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What does Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, have in common with Megan Rapinoe, the badass pink-haired female soccer player? They achieved perfection, won medals, and lived the glory. But it is above all their raised fists, when, at a time of their envied existence, they dared to sacrifice their privileges to defend a cause greater than their status of adulated champion. Rich in authentic anecdotes, this book tells the fate of those who...
8) Philosophy
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This illustrated primer on philosophy is a great way to be introduced to a complex topic. In her easily accessible style, Margreet de Heer visualizes the history of Western philosophy and makes it approachable for those with little knowledge of the subject. The book explains the thoughts of philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, and Nietzsche, and ponders questions such as What is thinking? What is reality? Is there free...
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You may not wish to think about it, but one day you or someone you love will almost certainly appear in a criminal courtroom. You might be a juror, a victim, a witness or - perhaps through no fault of your own - a defendant. Whatever your role, you'd expect a fair trial.
I'm a barrister. I work in the criminal justice system, and every day I see how fairness is not guaranteed. Too often the system fails those it is meant to protect. The innocent...
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A psychologist's journey to understand one of the most unusual experiences known to humankind: the universal, disturbing feeling that someone is there when we are alone.
These experiences of sensing a "presence" when no one else is there have been given many names-the Third Man, guardian angels, shadow figures, "social" hallucinations-and they have inspired, unsettled, and confounded in equal measure.
While the contexts in which they occur are diverse,...
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The World's Greatest Stories are an award winning series of Bible stories combining the excitement of a story, the accuracy of a Bible narration, and the highest quality production values. The texts for all the stories are taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told using the art of a dramatic storyteller and incorporate carefully chosen music and sound effects. The result is a very exciting story that comes straight from the words...
13) Murder Book
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Why is it so much fun to read about death and dismemberment? In Murder Book, lifelong true-crime obsessive and New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell tries to puzzle out the answer. An unconventional graphic exploration of a lifetime of Ann Rule super-fandom, amateur armchair sleuthing, and a deep dive into the high-profile murders that have fascinated the author for decades, this is a funny, thoughtful, and highly personal blend of memoir,...
14) Everyday Black
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This children's book is an informative introduction to Black Deaf/disabled people, as well as a heartfelt tribute to our lives and experiences.There will be narratives about Black Deaf/disabled characters throughout the book.The book will introduce the reader to various disabilities and relate stories of Black people with these disabilities.The book seeks to:
– Educate about disability.
– Normalize disabled life and experiences.
– Amplify Black...
15) Motorcycles
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Readers will get to learn about some of their favorite motorcycles from some of the biggest names in the industry! Each title will discuss the history of the company, their best motorcycle models, and how fast they can go. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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BMWHarley-DavidsonHondaKawasakiTriumphYamaha...
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Johann Sebastian Bach gehört zu den berühmtesten Komponisten aller Zeiten. Noch heute bewegt und beschwingt seine Musik die Herzen. Doch so leicht seine Kompositionen auch klingen mögen, so schwer war das Leben zu Bachs Zeiten. Die Musikerin, Klassikexpertin und Autorin Cosima Breidenstein gibt spannende und höchst amüsante Einblicke in die damalige Zeit, in der Räuber in den Wäldern ihr Unwesen trieben, der Adel sich mit Fächern die kariösen...
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Architecture and design may be topics too advanced for kids but they're great boosts to knowledge. It's recommended to introduce a variety of subjects to children to give them a chance to figure out their interests. Maybe your kids are into architecture and design? You'll know when you give them this book!
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Pari needs a mobility aid is a story about seeking help when you need it, accepting one another wholeheartedly and leaning towards compassion instead of judgment. We deserve to live in an inclusive world that welcomes everyone regardless of their gender, age, disability or ethnicity. No one should ever feel like they don't fit in, that they are not normal or they are less than. This book is intended for children ages 8 and up but is suitable for the...
19) Woeful Wars
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Sometimes, people fight or bicker. And sometimes they go to war. Find out about the hideous history of some woeful wars. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with dangerous content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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Today, we have lots of medicine that helps us stay healthy, but it the past it was far too easy to get sick. Find out all about the hideous history of disgusting diseases. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with gross content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!