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“. . . if instead you follow the fairy tale of making straw into gold, you have a chance at a life that is full, meaningful, and pleasantly finite.”

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

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In The Big Lie: Motherhood, Feminism and the Reality of the Biological Clock Tanya Selvaratnam presents her own story of “heartbreak and self-discovery” relative to her attempts to become

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“. . . imagine the Google ad: BIG DATA. BETTER THAN GUESSING.”

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For three decades, Donna Leon has lived in Venice, the setting for her popular Commissario Guido Brunetti mysteries, a series distinguished by its engrossing plots, nuanced characterization, and mu

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The editors of this work state in the preface that Just War: Authority, Tradition, and Practice is the result of an interdisciplinary workshop sponsored by the US Institute of Peace, Washi

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Few books or authors possess such a laser focus on such a distinct yet integral aspect of fashion.

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The topic is intriguing: a young woman is trapped in Paris during the Nazi occupation. The publicity blurbs promise everything: youth, war, sex, and intrigue.

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“Thom Hatch has assumed a cheerleading mantle on behalf of someone who has been castigated many times for his actions . . .”

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“Doris Day Confidential is a thoughtful and thought-provoking work.”

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“With more than 80 contributors covering various aspect of speculative fiction, there is bound to be something for everyone.”

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“This haunting and beautiful collaboration . . . allows the reader to unfold discoveries and reclaim a sense of wonder.”

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In the introduction Robert Gottlieb notes The Most of Nora Ephron started out as a collaboration between him and Ms. Ephron that, sadly, she never saw completed. Following her death Mr.

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“. . . this book will grab them by the scruff of the neck and hold them spellbound from beginning to end.”

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Expectations can be so unfounded.

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Seldom does a book itself match its subject matter in terms of intimidation.

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If you are expecting this book to provide a study on the origins, the development, and the use of cashmere through the ages, you will be disappointed.

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“. . . revelatory, a testament to Di Donato’s ability to deconstruct the complex weavings and machinations of the human heart.”

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“. . . a well-written piece of investigative journalism that asks some deeply troubling questions . . .”

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"Perhaps Mr. Klein can get paid for this book in goods with an excellent reputation for traditional value . . . like goats."

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Democracy can be measured by its successes, but these successes can trap democracies.

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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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