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History and Current Events August 2025 |
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The genius myth : a curious history of a dangerous idea
by Helen Lewis
"From acclaimed Atlantic staff writer and host of BBC's podcast "The New Gurus" Helen Lewis comes a timely and provocative interrogation of the myth of genius, exploring the surprising inventions, inspirations and distortions by which some lives are elevated to 'greatness' - and others are not. You can tell what a society values by who it labels as a genius. You can also tell who it excludes, who it enables, and what it is prepared to tolerate. In The Genius Myth, Helen Lewis unearths how this one word has shaped (and distorted) our ideas of success and achievement."
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Why nothing works : who killed progress -- and how to bring it back
by Marc J. Dunkelman
Asserts that political gridlock and a fear of centralized power have hindered progress in addressing major social challenges, and argues that progressives must embrace their roots in effective governance to restore faith in democratic institutions and overcome systemic paralysis.
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| Misbehaving at the Crossroads: Essays & Writings by Honorée Fanonne JeffersNational Book Award-nominated poet and novelist Honorée Fanonne Jeffers (The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois) makes her genre-defying nonfiction debut with this unflinching and insightful essay collection exploring various crossroads Black women have faced throughout history. For fans of: In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens: Womanist Prose by Alice Walker; Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry. |
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The mission : the CIA in the 21st century
by Tim Weiner
A history of the CIA in the 21st century spans from 9/11 through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to today's battles with Russia and China - and with the President of the United States.
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