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A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization
by Scott Jennings
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Scott Jennings is a Patriot from the Great State of Kentucky... A Revolution of Common Sense was directly inspired by my Inaugural Address and the many Common Sense actions we have taken in our effort to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.... Scott totally gets it and, unlike the many Fake News books that are being written about my Administration, Scott's book will focus on the TRUTH about Team Trump and our Agenda. --President Donald J. TrumpAn unprecedented inside look at how President Donald Trump has re-taken Washington by storm in his historic second term, written with the participation of the President and his inner circle.A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, Thomas Paine wrote in Common Sense. In Washington, that habit became a way of life--where dysfunction, bloat, and bureaucratic failure were treated as business as usual. But Paine also reminded us: We have it in our power to begin the world over again. That's exactly what Donald Trump set out to do in his second term--and what millions of Americans demanded when they sent him back to the White House.A Revolution of Common Sense is a tribute to that mission: a revolt against elite dogmas, a restoration of sanity in public life, and a reminder that America's best days aren't behind us.In these pages, CNN senior political commentator and Republican strategist Scott Jennings takes readers inside Trump's return to power--from scenes in the Oval Office and Air Force One to behind-the-curtain moments with the key players shaping the new agenda. Among them: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita, and Elon Musk.This isn't just a play-by-play of executive orders and media showdowns. It's a sharp, often surprising look at how Trump's second term moved fast, broke norms, and reframed the political debate around a single question: What makes sense?Scott Jennings has spent his career at the highest levels of Republican politics--and from his perch on CNN, slays liberal narratives on a nightly basis. With insight, clarity, and unmatched access, he tells the story not just of a presidency, but of a revolution. And of the Americans still fighting to see it through.
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The Look
by Michelle Obama
An illustrated book about fashion by former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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The American Revolution: An Intimate History
by Geoffrey C. Ward
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, The Roosevelts, and others: a richly illustrated, human-centered history of America's founding struggle--expanding on the landmark, six-part PBS series From a small spark kindled in America, a flame has arisen not to be extinguished. --Thomas Paine In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired independence movements and democratic reforms around the globe. The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. In this sumptuous volume, historian Geoffrey C. Ward ably steers us through the international forces at play, telling the story not from the top down but from the bottom up--and through the eyes of not only our Founding Fathers but also those of ordinary soldiers, as well as underrepresented populations such as women, African Americans, Native Americans, and American Loyalists, asking who exactly was entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Enriched by guest essays from lauded historians such as Vincent Brown, Maya Jasanoff, Jane Kamensky, and Alan Taylor, and by an astonishing array of prints, drawings, paintings, texts, and pamphlets from the time period, as well as newly commissioned art and maps--and woven together with the words of Thomas Paine-- The American Revolution reveals a nation still grappling with the questions that fueled its remarkable founding.
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The Greatest Sentence Ever Written
by Walter Isaacson
To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Walter Isaacson takes readers on a ... deep dive into the creation of one of history's most powerful sentences: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.' Drafted by Thomas Jefferson and edited by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, this line lays the foundation for the American Dream and defines the common ground we share as a nation. Isaacson unpacks its genius, word by word, illuminating the then-radical concepts behind it.
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The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
by John U. Bacon
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSmithsonian - 10 Best History Books of 2025Bookpage - Best Books of 2025 A work of spectral beauty destined to be a classic. Readers of Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, Erik Larsen's Dead Wake, and Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea will love this deeply reported tale. --Hampton Sides, New York Times best-selling author of The Wide Wide Sea and In the Kingdom of Ice The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald' has been told and retold by authors and bards. But never has it been told better than by Mr. Bacon in this colorful and compelling book.... Dead men tell no tales, but their loved ones do. Mr. Bacon tracked them down and listened. --John J. Miller, Wall Street Journal On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald's sinking, the bestselling author of The Great Halifax Explosion tells the definitive story of the Mighty Fitz.
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Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
by Carol Leonnig
Throughout his first administration, Trump did more than any other president to politicize the nation's top law enforcement agency, pressuring appointees to shield him, to target his enemies, and even to help him cling to power after his 2020 election defeat. The department, pressed into a defensive crouch, has never fully recovered. Injustice exposes not only the Trump administration's efforts to undermine the department at every turn but also how delays in investigating Trump's effort to overturn the will of voters under Attorney General Merrick Garland helped prevent the country from holding Trump accountable and enabled his return to power. With never-before-told accounts, Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis take readers inside as prosecutors convulsed over Trump's disdain for the rule of law, and FBI agents, the department's storied investigators, at times retreated in fear. They take you to the rooms where Special Counsel Jack Smith's team set off on an all-but-impossible race to investigate Trump for absconding with classified documents and waging an assault on democracy--and inside his prosecution's heroic and fateful choices that ultimately backfired.
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We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
by Jill Lepore
ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the Washington Post, New Yorker, Smithsonian, Bookpage, and the Chicago Public Library Longlisted for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction [Lepore's] 15th book, We the People, a history of the U.S. Constitution, may be her best yet, a capacious work that lands at the right moment, like a life buoy, as our ship of state takes on water. --Hamilton Cain, Los Angeles Times From the best-selling author of These Truths comes We the People, a stunning new history of the U.S. Constitution, for a troubling new era.
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How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will
by John Kennedy
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of the most distinctive and funny politicians, Senator John Kennedy (the one from Louisiana)--hailed by Politico as America's most quotable Senator--offers his perceptive (and hilarious) takes on the ridiculousness of political life in this scathingly witty takedown of Washington and its elite denizens.How to Test Negative for Stupid offers the Senator's tongue-in-cheek guidebook through Washington, punctuated by his thoughts on various issues and humorous stories about life from Louisiana politics and inside the Senate.From the mind--and mouth--of America's Most Quotable Senator Always be yourself . . . unless you suck.I say this gently: This is why the aliens won't talk to us.If you trust government, you obviously failed history class.I believe that our country was founded by geniuses, but it's being run by idiots.Always follow your heart . . . but take your brain with you.I'm not going to Bubble Wrap it: The water in Washington, D.C., won't clear up until you get the pigs out of the creek.I have the right to remain silent but not the ability.Common sense is illegal in Washington, D.C., I know. I've seen it firsthand.I believe that we are going to have to get some new conspiracy theories. All the old ones turned out to be true.
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To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower
by Bret Baier
There has never been a president like Theodore Roosevelt. An iconoclast shaped by fervent ideals, his early life seems ripped from the pages of an adventure novel: abandoning his place in the New York aristocracy, he was drawn to the thrill of the West, becoming an honorary cowboy who won the respect of the rough men of the plains, adopting their code of authenticity and courage. As a New York state legislator, he fought corruption and patronage. As New York City police commissioner, he walked the beat at night to hold his men accountable, and as New York governor, he butted heads with the old guard to bring fresh air to a state mired in political corruption. He was also an obsessive naturalist, conservationist, and hunter who collected hundreds of specimens of birds and animals throughout his life. He was a soldier and commander who led a regiment of 'Rough Riders' to victory in the Spanish-American War, a show of leadership and bravery that put him on the national map. As president, he brought energy, laughter, and bold ideas to the White House, pursuing a vigorous agenda that established America as a leader on the world stage.
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That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
by Elyse Myers
Elyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as 'The Internet's Best Friend,' sharing her relatable stories and comedic sketches and serving as an advocate for topics such as neurodivergence, impostor syndrome, body image, and more. Whether she's making people laugh with tales of disastrous dates or giving a voice to that awkward internal monologue many of us have, she has three simple goals behind everything she makes: To make people feel known, loved, and like they belong. In [this book], Elyse delivers a debut collection of deeply personal stories and hand-drawn illustrations, offering even more intimate reflections beyond what fans have seen on her social media.
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Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But her story has never been told in full, in her own words--until now. In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. Nobody's Girl is the riveting and powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront extraordinary adversity. Here, Giuffre offers an unsparing and definitive account of her time with Epstein and Maxwell, who trafficked her and others to numerous prominent men. She also details the molestation she suffered as a child, as well as her daring escape from Epstein and Maxwell's grasp at nineteen. Giuffre remade her life from scratch and summoned the courage to not only hold her abusers to account but also advocate for other victims.
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We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir
by Anthony Hopkins
Born and raised in a small Welsh steelworks town amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who eschewed all forms of emotional vulnerability in favor of alcoholism and brutality. A struggling student in school, he was deemed a failure with no future ahead of him. But, on a fateful Saturday night, the disregarded Welsh boy watched the 1948 adaptation of Hamlet, sparking a passion for acting that would lead him on a path that no one could have predicted. [This] is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with ... performances for over sixty years.
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Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to Power
by Jennifer Wright
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - NPR BOOKS WE LOVE 2025 PICK From the author of Madame Restell and Get Well Soon, a biography of Mamie Fish that explores how women used parties and social gatherings to gain power and prestige. Marion Graves Anthon Fish, known by the nicknames Mamie and The Fun-Maker, threw the most epic parties in American history. This Gilded Age icon brought it all: lavish decor; A-list invitees; booze; pranks; and large animal guest stars. If you were a member of New York high society in the Peak Age of Innocence Era, you simply had to be on Mamie Fish's guest list. Mamie Fish understood that people didn't just need the formality of prior generations -- they needed wit and whimsy. Make no mistake, however: Mamie Fish's story is about so much more than partying. In Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time, readers will learn all about how Fish and her friends shaped the line of history, exerting their influence on business, politics, family relationships, and social change through elaborate social gatherings. In a time when women couldn't even own property, let alone run for office, if women wanted any of the things men got outside the home--glory, money, attention, social networking, leadership roles--they had to do it by throwing a decadent soiree or chairing a cotillion. To ensure people would hear and remember what she had to say, Mamie Fish lived her whole life at Volume 10, becoming famous not by playing the part of a saintly helpmeet, but by letting her demanding, bitchy, hilarious, dramatic freak flag fly. It's time to let modern readers in on the fun, the fabulousness, and the absolute ferocity that is Ms. Stuyvesant Fish--and her inimitable legacy.
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Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much
by Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing those ... lyrics would change her life. Now she has performed those songs on the world stage, showing us there is always time to keep discovering ourselves--and to illustrate that it's often the parts of ourselves we are told to bury that make us shine. In a series of ... personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways she has grown as an actor and human and the practices she's learned over years of performing and reminds us all we are capable of so much more than we think.
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Every Cast: Chronicles of a Deeply Hooked Angler
by Stephen Sautner
Every Cast - Stephen Sautner's New Book Chronicles the Obsession of AnglingFrom trout to bonefish to striped bass, more than 60 stories written by a master storytellerFor more than three decades, Stephen Sautner has quietly pursued a fishing addiction while writing about it for The New York Times, The FlyFish Journal, The Drake, Hatch, Anglers Journal, Patagonia, and other publications. His latest book, Every Cast: Stories from a Deeply Hooked Angler gathers more than 60 essays, blending previously published work with more than a dozen new stories. Whether fly fishing for trout, salmon, or bonefish, surfcasting for striped bass, ice fishing for perch, or remembering lost fishing friends, Sautner's insightful, sometimes poignant, and often humorous observations underscore what Thoreau meant when he wrote: Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.Sautner freely embraces his compulsion. As he writes in the book's introduction: They are out there, right now, casting in plain view. . . These are the fish-junkies-angling's version of meth heads. They are forever chasing the dopamine jolt that comes from the perfect cast, the perfect rise, the perfect release. The perfect . . . I know because I am one of them.The far-reaching stories in Every Cast include casting for wild trout in the familiar Catskill Mountains-the birthplace of American fly fishing-to more exotic locations such as the Alaskan backcountry, Canadian Rockies, and even the Panama Canal. Sautner casts and writes with equal enthusiasm, whether stalking bonefish on a lonely Bahamian flat or chasing schools of striped bass on a beach crowded with scores of his fellow anglers. His stories are not only about angling adventure, but also what can happen between casts: dealing with a surly fishing guide, insect hatches declining on a favorite stream, even witnessing a drowning on a river.The essays in Every Cast will resonate not only with fellow anglers, but anyone who appreciates well-crafted writing by a master storyteller.
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Camp Cooking
by Editors Of the Harvard Common Press
Camp Cooking is a delicious, concise, portable, and idea-packed introduction to open-air cooking for backpackers, car campers, RV and trailer travelers, and anyone who owns or rents a summer cottage or cabin.
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Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love: A Cookbook
by Samin Nosrat
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat--and one of America's most beloved chefs and teachers--125 meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nourishing recipes that bring joy and a sense of communion A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORKER, BON APP TIT, WASHINGTON POST, SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE, LIBRARY JOURNAL, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY With all the generosity of spirit that has endeared her to millions of fans, Samin Nosrat offers more than 125 of her favorite recipes--simply put, the things she most loves to cook for herself and for friends--and infuses them with all the beauty and care you would expect from the person Alice Waters called America's next great cooking teacher. As Samin says, Recipes, like rituals, endure because they're passed down to us--whether by ancestors, neighbors, friends, strangers on the internet, or me to you. A written recipe is just a shimmering decoy for the true inheritance: the thread of connection that cooking it will unspool. Good Things is an essential, joyful guide to cooking and living, whether you're looking for a comforting tomato soup to console a struggling friend, seeking a deeper sense of connection in your life, or hosting a dinner for ten in your too-small dining room. Here you'll find go-to recipes for ricotta custard pancakes, a showstopping roast chicken burnished with saffron, a crunchy, tingly Calabrian chili crisp, super-chewy sky-high focaccia, and a decades-in-the-making, childhood-evoking yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Along the way, you'll also find plenty of tips, techniques, and lessons, from how to buy olive oil (check the harvest date) to when to splurge (salad dressing is where you want to use your best ingredients) to the best uses for your pressure cooker (chicken stock and dulce de leche, naturally). Good Things captures, with Samin's trademark blend of warmth, creativity, and precision, what has made cooking such an important source of delight and comfort in her life.
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The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram: The Man Who Stared Down World War II in the Name of Love
by Ethelene Whitmire
The dramatic and heartrending true story of one remarkable young man's account of love in the time of war, by a celebrated historian of untold Black stories On the eve of World War II, a handsome young scholar arrived in Paris. The queer, Black son of a housecleaner, who had nevertheless been decorated in the halls of Harvard and Columbia, Reed Peggram flirted with Leonard Bernstein, sat for portraits by famous artists, charmed minor royalty and became like a little brother to famed researcher and writer Jan Gay. Finally in Europe and on the same prestigious scholarship as literary luminaries Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes before him, he ignored the increasingly alarmed calls to return home to a repressive, segregated America and a constrained life as a second class citizen. And as tensions grew and gas masks were distributed in the City of Lights, Reed turned instead to the new life he'd made: with Arne, a tall and dashing Danish scholar with whom he had formed a deep bond. Award-winning historian Ethelene Whitmire unearthed a trove of Reed's letters when she met one of his descendants at a lecture, awed that she'd heard so little of this charismatic man and his fascinating true story of love and war. In The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram, she introduces us to an unforgettable character who fled from country to country as fighting advanced, was captured by Nazis and outwitted them in a daring escape, and risked it all in a personal fight for a life of love, freedom, beauty and dignity in a world set against him.
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A History of Fashion in 21 Cats
by Book Author
From the bejeweled Byzantines to the grunge era of the 1990s, A History of Fashion in 21 Cats takes the most iconic eras in fashion history and distills each of them into quirkily illustrated cat form.Taking inspiration from the designers who set the trends and the legends who wore them, as well as placing each style into its fascinating historical context, each chic cat comes with a breakdown of the key features that defined the era so we can understand what makes them so distinctive. Covering a diverse range of cultures, the history spans the ancient Egyptians to the grunge era of the 1990s, taking in Early African fashion, and the Edo era up to Rockabilly, Hollywood glamour, and Harajuku styles.Illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould, A History of Fashion in 21 Cats is a stunningly stylish companion to A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs.
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Well Endowed: The Secrets to Strategic Spending, Building a Financial Foundation for You and Your Family, and Creating Lasting Generational Wealth
by Vivian Tu
From New York Times bestselling author of Rich AF and CEO and founder of Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu, comes a guide to leveling up your finances to improve your life, relationships, and legacy.You've mastered the basics of becoming Rich AF. Your bills are paid, your loans are shrinking, and you've even started saving. But what's next? Every dollar you spend--or don't spend--is a choice that shapes your future. How do you balance today's dreams with tomorrow's security? In this fun, practical roadmap, Vivian Tu--New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and the internet's favorite money bestie--shows you how to strategically spend, directing your cash toward what matters most while positioning yourself to grow real, lasting wealth. This book answers all your burning questions, like: - Should I rent or buy a home? - Do I really need a prenup? - What about my car - do I finance, lease, or buy?- How much do I actually need to be setting aside for retirement?- How do I set my kids up with lasting generational wealth without making them lazy and entitled?- Should I get life insurance? What about pet insurance, or renter's insurance? Picking up where her first bestselling book left off, Vivian breaks down the biggest financial decisions of your late twenties, thirties, and beyond--homeownership, marriage, family--and teaches you how to align your spending with your values, your goals, and the legacy you hope to leave. With the insider savvy of a former Wall Street trader and the honesty of your smartest friend, she shows you how to make your money work harder so you can live richer in every sense. Well Endowed goes beyond the basics of personal finance to show you how to accumulate wealth and use it to benefit your most important assets: yourself and your loved ones.Smart, relatable, and packed with game-changing advice, this is the ultimate guide to leveling up your finances--and your future.
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The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans
by Maya Shankar
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A rare combination of beautiful storytelling, cognitive science, and wholehearted wisdom. --Bren Brown A revelatory exploration of how we can find meaning in the tumult of change, from a renowned cognitive scientist and host of the critically acclaimed podcast A Slight Change of Plans Life has a way of thwarting our best-laid plans. Out of nowhere, we're confronting the end of a relationship, an unexpected diagnosis, the loss of a job, or some other twist of fate. In these moments, it can feel like we're free-falling into the unknown. As a cognitive scientist, Maya Shankar has spent decades studying the human mind. When an unwanted change in her own life left her reeling, she sought out people who had navigated major disruptions. In The Other Side of Change, Shankar tells their riveting, singular stories and weaves in scientific insights to illuminate universal lessons hidden within them. The result is a rich portrait of our complex reactions to change and a deep well of wisdom we can draw from during these experiences. Shankar invites us to rethink our relationship with change altogether. When a big change happens to us, it can lead to profound change within us. The unique stresses and demands of being thrust into a new reality can lead us to uncover new abilities, perspectives, and values, transforming us in extraordinary ways. What if we saw moments of upheaval as an opportunity to reimagine who we can be, rather than as something to just endure? What potential could we unlock within ourselves? Whether you're processing a past change, grappling with a present one, or bracing for a future one, this book is a wise and thought-provoking companion to help you discover who you can become on the other side of change.
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A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future
by Robert Wachter
Evenhanded and insightful. --Publisher's Weekly (starred review) An accessible, often fascinating primer.... Essential, illuminating reading. --Kirkus From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Digital Doctor comes an engaging, clear-eyed, and ultimately hopeful examination of healthcare's efforts to embrace generative artificial intelligence. In A Giant Leap, physician and thought leader Robert Wachter navigates between hype and skepticism to make a compelling case for AI's power to transform healthcare. He argues that, in a system buckling under the weight of bureaucratic pressures, soaring costs, and clinician burnout, AI doesn't need to be perfect--it only needs to be better. Drawing on extensive research and more than 100 interviews with pioneers across medicine, technology, policy, and business, Wachter shows how AI is already entering hospitals and clinics to draft notes, field patient questions, recommend treatments, interpret images, and guide surgeries. He unflinchingly confronts risks like hallucinations, biases, and misinformation, while revealing how AI can now match, and sometimes surpass, physicians in areas ranging from diagnosis to empathy. But this isn't simply a technology story. It's about the human choices that will determine whether AI becomes healthcare's salvation or another source of harm and frustration. Blending clinical insight, vivid storytelling, and journalistic precision, A Giant Leap offers an indispensable roadmap for healthcare leaders, clinicians, and patients. It is a vibrant and timely account of how AI is changing what it means to care--and be cared for--in this age of astonishing technology.
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Gardening for All Seasons: Your How-To Guide to a Thriving & Blooming Garden Year-Round
by John D. Wagner
Gardening for All Seasons is your essential guide to maintaining a colorful, thriving garden year-round. Featuring expert advice, over 165 plant profiles, 780+ photos and illustrations, and care tips for every season, this accessible book walks you through design, planting, maintenance, and natural pest control. With a seasonal blooming schedule and easy navigation, it's perfect for gardeners of all levels.
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The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving
by Michelle A. Williams
The inspiring story of how we overcame a history of infectious disease, poisonous environments, and early death and unlocked an explosion in human potential--and a vision for the work ahead to optimize human flourishing in the twenty-first century Michelle Williams understands what too many have forgotten: Individual wellness and collective well-being are inseparable.--Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global Public health is an unusual discipline--a combination of science, sociology, politics, and logistics--with a simple goal: to create the conditions for human thriving. Despite a century of massive improvements in our health and quality of life, Americans--reeling from our disastrous pandemic response, epidemics of depression and isolation, and a failing healthcare system--are understandably distrustful of public health. But the true history of public health doesn't just reveal one of the greatest feats in human history--our great escape from early death and infectious disease--it points toward a future of even greater improvements. The cure for everything? It's all of us, working together for our collective health. Michelle A. Williams, one of the country's true innovators in public health, here tells the dramatic hidden history of public health in America: a story of how radicals and renegades--from W.E.B. Du Bois to Alice Hamilton to the activists of ACT UP--and the institutions and infrastructure we built together helped transform our world. As she takes readers through these dramatic stories, she draws out their deeper lessons. In the end, she makes a powerful argument that it is public health that should drive our country's policies and politics--that if our policies fail to increase the health and well-being of everyone, regardless of race or economic status, we have failed as a society. Here is a dramatic, sweeping history with a galvanizing vision for how we can address new threats and complete the unfinished business of public health.
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The Unfinished Business of 1776: Why the American Revolution Never Ended
by Thomas Richards
A clarion call for taking back the American Revolution from the far right, published for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Who gets to claim the legacy of the American Revolution and the mantle of patriotism that goes along with it? In a sharp, irreverent, deeply informed account of the nation's founding moment and its enduring legacies, historian Thomas Richards Jr. invites us to see the Revolution not just as a one-time fight for political freedom from Britain but as an ongoing struggle for equality, justice, and social and political independence for all Americans. A riveting work of narrative history, The Unfinished Business of 1776 shows that the Revolutionary struggle did not end in 1788 when the Constitution was ratified. Across nine dramatic chapters, Richards introduces readers to the vividly drawn characters who kept the Revolution alive for the next century and beyond, including the women's rights advocate Judith Sargent Murray, the enslaved rebel Gabriel, the economic reformer Solomon Sharp, and the religious visionary Joseph Smith-each pushing for freedoms that extended well beyond the traditional narrative of the Revolution, and each revealing how the unfinished work of 1776 fueled demands for economic, social, and legal equality that lasted well beyond the Revolution itself. A myth-busting book about the history we think we know, The Unfinished Business of 1776 is the perfect antidote to jingoistic celebrations of America--offering an inclusive vision of our common past.
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Thunder Over Normandy: How Allied Airmen Helped Liberate France from D-Day to Paris and Beyond
by Joseph T. Molyson Jr
They dropped from the skies, roared over the hedgerows, and turned the tide of history--this is the untold story of the airmen who helped liberate France. By June 1944, Allied air forces were ready to unleash hell on the Germans in occupied France. Massive numbers of bombers and fighters had been assembled in the United Kingdom, as well as more than one million troops poised to invade the continent. Thunder Over Normandy tells the story of the air campaign that began on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and culminated in the liberation of France--one of the largest, most complex, and most successful aerial operations in history. In April 1944, Allied air forces in Europe--including the vaunted U.S. Eighth Air Force and RAF Bomber Command--were placed under Dwight Eisenhower's Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force and given a twofold mission to lay the groundwork for D-Day: destroy the Luftwaffe's battle strength and isolate Normandy from reinforcements. American and British heavy bombers completed these tasks with devastating effectiveness. D-Day began with the midnight launching of 1,200 transports to drop American and British paratroopers and gliders behind enemy lines in Normandy. In a monumental effort, the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions landed behind Utah Beach and fought for towns like Carentan; the British 6th Airborne seized Pegasus Bridge and other crossings near Caen. Toward dawn, 1,000 bombers hammered German positions along the coast, just ahead of the troops who stormed the beaches. As the fighting moved inland during the next two months, Allied fighters and fighter-bombers swarmed in to provide close support for the ground forces slogging through the hedgerows of Normandy. The bombers continued to strike German industry, but priority was now given to destroying V-1 and V-2 rocket sites as part of Operation Crossbow. Bombers were also used tactically in conjunction with ground operations, including the heavy bombardment that preceded the breakout from Normandy in late July. By the time Paris was liberated in August 1944, air power--thousands of sorties, hundreds of thousands of tons of bombs--had contributed mightily to Allied victory. Thunder Over Normandy details the air operations that made this happen, from thundering bomb runs and low-level strafing attacks to paratrooper drops, glider flights, and wheeling dogfights with the Luftwaffe. During the summer of 1944, as this stirring account vividly shows, the Allies were truly masters of the air.
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This Car Sux!: Tales and Tips from a Life of Wheeling and Dealing
by Randy Pressgrove
A FREEWHEELING INSIDER ACCOUNT OF THE BASTARDS, BANDITS, AND BOZOS OF AMERICA'S CAR BUSINESS-- AND WHAT YOU SHOULD REALLY KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY A CAR--FROM A FORTY-YEAR AUTO INDUSTRY VETERAN.From the moment he joined a Memphis, Tennessee, dealership of Liberty Chrysler-Plymouth in 1979 as perhaps the only parts counterman in history with a graduate degree in Scottish medieval history, Randy Pressgrove has been a car guy.In the ensuing four decades in sales and dealership development assignments across the world, he saw it all--from Chrysler and most of the industry's narrow escape from the brink of bankruptcy in the early 1980s, to the 1990s revival of the VW Beetle, to the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), to the existential change brought on by the 2020s pandemic, and everything in between.Written with an old-fashioned storyteller's panache, a wide-angle historical lens, and the rare vantage point of someone with experience in all the methods and madness of the car-buying process from the factory to the showroom, this book reveals: - What to do and what not to do when buying a car (never get the extended warranty )- The automobile business life at the dealership, customer, lonely manufacturer's rep, and even the finance company levels- The most memorable and vexing challenges facing those who've plied the auto trade-- from great leaders and turnaround artists to bumbling misfits and sleazy salesmen--since its birth more than one hundred years agoThis Car Sux is part hilarious and compulsively readable memoir, part Kitchen Confidential for cars, and part epic saga of the automobile industry as it evolved from a vibrant and quintessentially American institution of the '50s, '60s, and '70s to one today that is beset on all sides by cutthroat competition, scandal, and existential technological disruption.
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Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities: Empowering Kids for the Future
by Stacey Shubitz
Public schools offer a wide range of supports for disabled children--but navigating the system can feel like getting trapped in a complex maze. Special education parent and veteran educator Stacey Shubitz provides a vital map for the journey in this practical, optimistic, empowering guide. Stories of kids with a variety of challenges give you a solid understanding of special versus general education, expert evaluations, disability designations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and more. The book describes clear steps to improve communication with teachers and school staff, get the most out of meetings, and ensure plans are correctly implemented, so your child can thrive. You get downloadable practical tools, self-care strategies, tips for cultivating joy, and an inclusive children's book list to make reading together a habit. Channel your love and hope into success and self-determination for your child at school--this book shows how.
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The Posture
by Lovy Elias
It is true that we can and should desire spiritual gifts, as the Scriptures declare; even the prophetic. However, before we pursue the gifts of the Spirit, we must understand the laws that govern the realm of gifts. Spiritual gifts do not operate by emotion, ambition, or entitlement; they are governed by spiritual principles, divine order, and eternal purpose. Understanding what God has made available, while equally comprehending what is not meant for us, is essential. This wisdom protects us from deception and positions us to receive what the Lord has truly offered us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We do not chase gifts blindly. We pursue with revelation, with humility, and with alignment. For only then can we truly receive, carry, and manifest the prophetic with purity, integrity, and supernatural power.
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The Common Sense Cowboy's Guide to Life: Stories from the Old Guy at the End of the Bar
by Patrick Dorinson
Never discount an old man in a profession where people tend to die young. This book has more wisdom in it than any four year degree.--CARL HIGBIE, host of NEWSMAX Carl Higbie Frontline and retired Navy SEALWHEN YOU'RE RUNNING OUT OF SUNSETS, DON'T WASTE THE SUNRISES YOU HAVE LEFT.Patrick The Common Sense Cowboy Dorinson welcomes you to hop on the stool next to him for 70 years of life stories, a coupla insights, and maybe even a laugh or two from the old guy at the end of the bar. Whether your poison is a fresh, cold beer, a shot of whiskey, or maybe just a soda water and lime, THE COMMON SENSE COWBOY'S GUIDE TO LIFE will shed new light on the ups and downs we all go through together across this glorious nation of ours. In the vein of such modern classics as Chicken Soup for the Soul and Tuesdays With Morrie, this book will hopefully lend a little extra guidance during these tumultuous days to those seeking it . . . along with some relatable tales of faith, failure, redemption, and enduring passion for being the best version of oneself possible.THE COMMON SENSE COWBOY'S 12 RULES FOR LIFEThe secret to a long life is getting up every day with a purpose. Young or old, working or retired, everyone needs a purpose so find yours.Never betray trust, because trust is like virginity. Once lost, it's impossible to get back.Everything breaks sooner or later. So, learn how to fix things.The measure of a man is when he does the right thing even when no one is watching. If you do the wrong thing and nobody saw you do it, it is still wrong.Don't waste time thinking about what might have been. Put the might have beens in the same trash can reserved for the wouldas, the shouldas and the couldas. Then get busy with the doin.A fancy education might gain you some knowledge, but only hard life experiences will gain you wisdom. A PhD won't help you fix a flat tire.Be wary of the person who tells you they can get you a burger and fries for nothing. There is no free lunch.Your word is your bond, and your handshake seals the deal. If you shake hands with a politician, be sure to count your fingers when you let go to make sure you still have all five. (See above)Don't pray for things. The Almighty is not Amazon or Costco and faith delivers salvation and comfort not packages.There is right and there is wrong. There are no loopholes and the only thing in between are excuses.The Good Lord gave us each a certain number of seconds, minutes, hours and days, but he didn't give us our expiration date. Use your time wisely and live life to the fullest.IT'S TIME TO COWBOY UP AND START RIDIN' FENCES
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Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love
by Jr. Lawson, James
The posthumous memoir of Rev. James Lawson Jr., peer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., mentor to Congressman John Lewis and the Freedom Riders, and a principal architect of a nonviolent resistance movement that changed the world. This book is a gift to be treasured, from a man who has already given so much.--Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life Rev. Lawson was one of the most influential yet unheralded heroes of the civil rights era. He rose as a strategist, teacher, and organizer in pivotal campaigns on the national stage against racial and economic injustice. Lawson's memoir spans 95 years, but it begins far from the spotlight in a large, working-class Ohio family. The son and grandson of Methodist ministers, he receives his license to preach before graduating from high school. Lawson goes on to serve time in prison for refusing the Korean War draft, and learns from independence movements during three years in India and Africa. He then fortifies the principles of a new American Revolution when he teaches nonviolent direct action centered in love and moral clarity to the Little Rock Nine, the Mississippi Freedom Summer volunteers, and countless others. He also becomes a leader in the 1960 Nashville sit-ins, the 1963 Birmingham campaign, the 1966 Meredith March Against Fear, and the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers' strike. Nonviolent delivers an intimate self-portrait of Lawson as a man who recognized the inherent dignity of everyone, and challenged all forms of violence, including police brutality, enforced poverty, and what he called plantation capitalism. It shows his quest for justice continuing in Los Angeles well into the 21st century, as he helped foster a more inclusive labor movement and an enduring immigrant rights movement. Nonviolent is a riveting historical narrative from a central figure in global liberation and a testament to compelling a nation to live up to its founding ideals of liberty and justice for all.
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