Nonfiction

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Do not be put off by the urgent tone of Hippocrates Cried, though a more apt title might have been Hippocrates Howled.

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“. . . a huge cultural saga worth having and keeping, unforgettable . . .”

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Of all the scientific discoveries that swept the 20th century—from relativity to quantum mechanics to polio vaccine—the deciphering of the writing on thousands of fragments of clay tablets unearthe

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If you
• are interested in the unconscious,
• like interpreting your dreams,
• enjoy literature but the movies even moreso—Hitchcock in particular,

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“. . . a fascinating text that provides an in-depth analysis . . .”

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“The book is fabulous for the curious or uninitiated, but How to Read Fashion will fall short for the educated fashion aficionado.”

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Having grown up at a time when fashion illustration was still king in the newspapers, I have distinct memories of the Sunday Times and the ads with their own specific placement on the page

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“David Leeming peels layers from the myth and views his subject from a number of perspectives.”

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“Plath turned her ‘anger inward,’ transforming and crystalizing 30 days of pain, parties, and work into a legacy that continues to resonate.”

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“The author’s gift is to present the technical world of plant breeding so simply . . . and everyone will want to try it.”

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“The canon of the little black dress is composed of countless individual stories embedded in social and personal histories.”

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“The creation of fragrance is one of the highest art forms . . . the equivalent of painting for sight and music for hearing . . .

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If the old and somewhat tattered adage is true and “many a true word is spoken in jest,” then Dave Bry has a great deal to answer for, because in his Public Apology he makes a great many j

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“. . . an extraordinary story of one teen’s courage and determination as a bloody battle rages all around her.”

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“Daily Rituals is a delightful exploration of the personalities and private-moment quirks of artists and writers . . .”

What makes the creative spirit emerge?

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“For the political junkie, journalist, artist, cartoonist, or student, The Art of Controversy is a wonder story of an amazing art form.”

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“. . . paints a picture of Hillary Clinton as a person, praising her strengths, noting her foibles.”

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