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The Obama White House's insiders reveal the stories of their accomplishments, hopes, and dreams in this narrative of ambition, challenge, and success.

A captivating exploration of the history and science of heredity and the powerful role it plays in our lives.

Incentive-based solutions to incentivize research & development of medicines for neglected diseases, from co-author of Nobel Prize winning paper.

A comprehensive discussion of modern financial markets and the risks posed to investors in the digital age.

This book provides an in-depth look into the causes of the global financial crisis and clear solutions to helping fix it.

A thrilling biography of America's legendary outlaw, Jesse James, by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian T. J. Stiles.

Epic fantasy adventure set in ancient Africa, following a warrior seeking to find a missing boy. An enthralling and gripping journey.

Explores the connections between poetry, faith, and hip hop through the poetic works of Erica Dawson.

Epic poem following Sir Gawain as he embarks on a challenge to face off with the mysterious Green Knight.

Blight's work explores the Civil War era's remembrance, analysis of how Reconstruction debates remade the nation, and implications of memory.

The definitive work on the fragile friendship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, and its impact on the nation.

A novel about how determination and resilience can lead to unlikely triumphs in spite of insurmountable odds.

A fascinating exploration of creativity, artist's role in modern society, and the importance of art as a gift.

Stories of Klinkenberg's life as a Florida native with unique insights into its culture and nature, from the beauty to the peculiar.

"Underland" is an exploration of the depths of Earth's environment and our collective relationship to it.

Luis, a Filipino immigrant, must grapple with familial bonds and cultural identity in Lysley Tenorio's "The Son of Good Fortune".

Explores the effects of colonialism on the mental and physical health of colonized peoples around the world.

Insightful narrative on race, crime and justice examines how African Americans have been complicit in their own oppression.

An exploration of generosity, told through various characters who seek to change their lives and the world around them.

Biography of Alice B. Sheldon, exploring her groundbreaking career as a sci-fi writer and the hidden personal life behind her male pseudonym, James Tiptree Jr.

A captivating exploration of connecting with nature to better understand the forest and its secrets.

A story of how trees and forests shaped the history and development of the United States and its people.

The book tells two powerful stories of escaped slaves who become free men. It is an inspirational tale of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.

The Empire of Necessity is a powerful story of slavery, freedom, and deception in colonial Latin America.