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“a book that reads like a fictional thriller while remaining solidly grounded in fact.”

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“Ernst Ludwig Kirchner: Imaginary Travels traces the life and works of this fascinating German artist during an exceptionally trying historical time period.”

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“For Kamala Harris, the ‘truths we hold’ are more than mere words; they are a creed she lives by and an ideal she strives for.

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“Perhaps the Congo is at its darkest just before sunrise. Let us hope so, even if its history suggests otherwise.”

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“Spy Pilot is a compelling read of the forgotten heroism of a father and the determination of a son to bring that heroism to light.”

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“Without institutionalized American racism, Withers would never have become involved with racial espionage. But he still would have been a great photographer.”

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“To say that this book is a small gem of understanding China’s history would be a major understatement.”

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“Marty’s Handbook for a Post-Roe America is all the more important.”

 

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“This is a book that is read once, and then once again, and again—each time gaining new insight into a true maestro.”

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“My daughter learned to walk in a homeless shelter.”

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“perhaps Dawson is a gardener, gently lifting away weeds and leaving the reader ready for the seeds she will sow.”

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“there really is nothing that is not captivating about Bruegel and Bruegel: The Master has done all it can to present an extraordinary, comprehensive, savvy and scholarly survey of

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“One fascinating aspect of Ronald’s text is that it is written from the British perspective, rarely the case in literature about the American Revolutionary War.”

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“The appeal of Jelley’s elegant book is the product of her literary style and the abundant reproductions of Vermeer’s work and that of his contemporaries.

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“There are detailed descriptions of performances of the opera and adaptations it inspired and the book is richly illustrated.

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“I (Heart) Art gives youngsters their own elegant and timeless pocket museum that they can visit time and time again, independently, at their own pace, and, above

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“Company of One is a treasure trove of business tips, ideas and suggestions on how to start the business of your dream and then un-think the typical busin

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"This beautiful book has a fast and entertaining narrative that encourages the reader to go out to discover and wonder."

"we tolerate and even appreciate the way our differences intermix to enrich the overall fabric of our society.

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Diderot was one of the three genius philosophers of the French Enlightenment.

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“In addition to this stunning collection of Parks’ photography, featuring gorgeous plate transfers, the text explores the different aspects of Parks’ life and thoughtful analysis of his aes

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"Epilepsy, in particular, is all too often odder than the folklore that surrounds it."

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“Although When Death Becomes Life is about courage and innovation and dedication, it is foremost a book about hope.”

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“Moog’s warm and earnest style of writing is like sipping on a comforting spicy drink, very much like a Smoking Bishop or Spiced Earl Grey Tea.”

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