Tag: book
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Book Review: The Ornament of the World by María Rosa Menocal
“The Ornament of the World” by María Rosa Menocal explores the collaborative cultural achievements of Muslims, Jews, and Christians in medieval Spain, emphasizing their tolerance and intellectual exchange.
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Book Review: The Middle Kingdoms by Martyn Rady
Martyn Rady’s “The Middle Kingdoms” presents a comprehensive history of Central Europe, emphasizing its unique identity and detailing the complexity of its regional cultures for general readers.
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Summer Reading Reflections: Leadership Lessons from Crisis
This summer’s reading highlighted leadership lessons from historical figures and the importance of moral courage, adaptability, and vision, emphasizing that effective leadership emerges during crises.
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Book Review: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation
In the growing ReVisioning History series, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation brings a fresh, visual approach to Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s critical and often unsettling look at U.S. history from an Indigenous perspective. Originally a narrative dense with historical insight, the graphic version adds rich illustrations that make the work even…
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Book Review: What If We Taught Students to Wonder More
Randall Munroe’s book “What If?” engagingly explores surreal scenarios using scientific rigor, offering readers an entertaining, educational journey through scientific inquiry.
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Remembering Michael Crichton 15 Years Later
I first read Jurassic Park in the summer before my freshman year in high school. I have read almost every MC novel and highly recommend his books for others.
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