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A heartrending tale of two boys who suffer injustice at a Jim Crow reform school in 1960s Florida.

A captivating biography of an enigmatic Brazilian writer, Clarice Lispector, uncovering her life and works.

A drama of a young orphan girl and her rise to master chess player and international celebrity.

A captivating biography of the 41st US President, George H.W. Bush, depicting his American odyssey of personal and professional life.

The Hemingses of Monticello tells the story of an American family and their complex history tied to Jefferson's Monticello.

This book examines how attitudes towards African Americans evolved over three centuries in the United States.

Big Wonderful Thing offers readers a sweeping and vivid history of Texas, from the first settlers to the modern era.

A powerful and moving story of a mother and daughter reconciling their past and present relationship.

A mysterious dystopian tale that follows two travelers, a father and daughter, as they struggle to survive a world in disarray.

Exploring the potential benefits of peer pressure, this book shows how group dynamics can be used to lead people to positive behaviors.

An insightful introduction to data analysis and presentation to help readers communicate numbers effectively and persuasively.

A collection of poems about life, death, history, and culture from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Natasha Trethewey.

Henry Ward Beecher's remarkable life story captured in this insightful biography by Debby Applegate.

An epic account of George Washington's daring 1776 Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River to rout Hessian forces and change the course of the American Revolution.

An epic tale of personal and cultural identity, spanning from pre WWII Europe to post-Cold War Italy.

Biography of the last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, providing insight into his life and policies that shaped world history.

"Without Their Permission" is the inspiring story of Reddit's co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, and how one creative idea can change the world.

The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams tells the story of the man behind the American Revolution, with insight from contemporary sources.

A revolutionary guide teaching the mental side of tennis performance and focusing on psychological, emotional, and physical elements.

The Equality Machine is an exciting look at how law and economic theories mandate power, fairness and justice in today's society.

"An exploration of masculinity in British culture and the ways it can harm both men and those around them".

A thought-provoking exploration of the power of scientific freedom and its effects on civilization.

"Accidental Presidents" examines the unforeseen circumstances which propelled 8 men into the US Presidency, and how they changed history.

Established companies fight back against digital disruptors through innovative strategies outlined in "Goliath's Revenge".