Cultural Affairs

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In recent times of rising Islamophobia, rampant misinformation about Islam, and political rhetoric against Muslims, books showcasing the positive aspects of Muslims in America are very welcome.

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Happy Anyway is a collection of short essays by current and past denizens of Flint, Michigan—the hometown of General Motors.

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Booth writes with humor and intelligence while exploring serious ideas in this charming narrative.”

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Making art a part of your daily life is invigorating because it becomes a touchstone for one’s sensibilities.

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The Man Who Couldn’t Stop: OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought is a gripping memoir that blends personal experience with history and complex empirical research.

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Ametora is defined as the Japanese slang abbreviation of “American Traditional.”

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Minh-ha Pham has taken a somewhat innocuous topic and tried to make it a Major Topic.

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Riad Sattouf, the cartoonist and social commentator, has drawn a colorful and engaging first chapter of his three-part autobiography—now in English.

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With every passing year, the media sends forth a new wave of apocalyptic predictions.

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“This book may not change hearts or minds, but it will provoke thought and discussion—and that is a contribution.”

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On May 12, 2015, two big events occurred in the digital universe.

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When the state of Indiana recently passed the Orwellian-sounding Religious Freedom Restoration Act in 2015, little did the lawmakers and Governor Mike Pence expect a swift blowback.

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By exploring these myths, Kenan Malik provides an important primer to revaluate the key drivers in current responses to ISIS, Boko Haram, and violent extremists in North A

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This is a book that can be read as an amazing story of high altitude climbing, skiing, ballooning, and biathlon: and as a commentary on the Great Questions of Our Time, relative to gender stereotyp

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“We can't fix America's meth problem without fixing America.”

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Haroon K. Ullah’s work focuses on democratization, security studies, and political party dynamics.

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In the 21st century we face a digital world where almost every aspect of our lives is recorded.

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“. . . a richly researched, carefully crafted, balanced history of personal privacy . . .”

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“Anything But Sweet draws the reader into the fantasy of a small town where people view each other’s quirks and foibles with affection, . . .”

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“. . . compulsive and engaging, . . . crackles with energy and wit . . .”

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“. . . the editor either fell asleep during the first chapter or ran out of red ink.”

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