Bergman, Ronen
Summary: Presents an assessment of Israel's state-sponsored assassination programs that evaluates the protective beliefs that are instituted into every Israeli citizen, the role of assassination in the state's history, and the ethical challenges of Israel's policies on targeted killings. "The first definitive history of the Mossad, Shin Bet, and the IDF's targeted killing programs, from the man hailed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1996
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Summary: "Opening up for the first time about his combat experience, Congressman Ruben Gallego (D, AZ) delivers a moving and unforgettable memoir of the eternal bonds forged between the Marines of Lima Company, the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Custom House 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2000
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Summary: Nayani gives caregivers the tools for exploring race with their children. She offers practical guidance on how to initiate conversations; consciously foster racial identity development; discuss issues like microaggressions, intersectionality, and privilege; and intentionally cultivate a sense of belonging. In providing an overview of key issues and current topics relevant to raising multiracial...
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Publisher / Publication Date: North Atlantic Books 2020
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Summary: An expansive yet intimate memoir of modern Jewish identity, following the diaspora of the author's own family to assay the impact of memory, displacement, and disquiet. The award-winning New York Times columnist and former foreign correspondent turns a compassionate yet discerning eye on the legacy of his own family--most notably his mother's--in order to understand more profoundly the nature...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2015
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 1998
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Summary: "Decoding how we behave, Aja Raden's The Truth About Lies illuminates situations where we are better off lying-to ourselves and at times to others-and why it can be a healthy psychological mechanism. Fibbing, prevaricating, stretching the truth, white lies, of omission, of commission. Lying is so pervasive that we have countless words for it. But have you ever considered why you believed a lie...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2008
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Summary: The CNN host and best-selling author explores the revolutions--past and present--that define the polarized and unstable age in which we live.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2024
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Summary: "Argentina is the largest country in the world that has Spanish as its main language. This and other fun facts are waiting for readers to discover as they explore the places and people that make this South American nation unique. From its government and environment to its arts and food, each aspect of life in Argentina is the subject of a focused chapter that features the latest facts and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2023
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Summary: "Shannon, Wally, and John built their lives around their place of work. Shannon, a white single mother, became the first woman to run the factory's dangerous furnaces at the Rexnord manufacturing plant in Indianapolis and was proud of producing one of the world's top brands of steel bearings. Wally, a black man known for his initiative and kindness, was promoted to become chairman of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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Summary: "COVID-19 is speeding up history, but how? What is the shape of the world to come? Lenin once said, "There are decades when nothing happens and weeks when decades happen." This is one of those times when history has sped up. CNN host and best-selling author Fareed Zakaria helps readers to understand the nature of a post-pandemic world: the political, social, technological, and economic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2020
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2008
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636.7 CORMoore-Lobban, Shavonne J.
Summary: "Black women experience domestic violence and abuse at a disproportionately high rate. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this first-of-its-kind book addresses the unique struggles faced by Black women who have experienced domestic violence, and empowers them to understand and heal their trauma, leave harmful situations, and regain a sense of safety and freedom"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications 2022
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Summary: Using a question and answer format, a psychology professor and dog researcher unravels mysteries about the social and emotional lives of dogs, including whether or not they recognize themselves in a mirror and if they are smarter than cats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 2012
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Summary: "With an empowering call to action, The Waste-Free World boldly invites us to end one of the greatest scams in history in order to achieve a bright, sustainable, and prosperous future. As microplastics collect in the ocean by the ton, natural resources are depleted, and cities face mounting landfill disposal bills, consumers and investors are becoming increasingly focused on the quality,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portfolio / Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2021
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Contents: Introduction -- Promotor -- Teacher -- Artist -- Postcard man -- Multi-view and Miss Munk -- Kings and contracts -- Fire and other tragedies -- Dealer -- Publisher -- Competitor -- Resorters and collectors -- Promoter and the king -- Assistants -- Lottie and Anna -- Postscript -- Includes bibliography p 176.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harbor House Publishers 1997
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Summary: "A poignant, funny, personal exploration of authenticity in work and life by a woman doctor. In 2017, Dr. Suzanne Koven published an essay describing the challenges faced by women doctors, including her own personal struggle with "imposter syndrome"-a long-held, secret belief that she was not smart enough or good enough to be a "real" doctor. Accessed nearly 300,000 times by readers around the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2021
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Summary: An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.59 RADRisen, Clay.
Summary: The number of commercially available American whiskeys has grown exponentially over the past 20 years-as has its popularity. Discerning drinkers will savor this, the only guide devoted solely to US-made whiskey, rye, and bourbon. Arranged alphabetically by distillery and/or brand, it offers histories, ratings, and tasting notes for over 200 expressions. Each main account includes the name and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Epicure 2013
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Summary: "For years, even scientists mistakenly believed that dogs were simply domesticated wolves. But recent discoveries have demonstrated that dogs are actually much more complex than their wild cousins--their ability to adapt to a man-made world is far more flexible, and their personalities are far more diverse. Using findings from scientific experiments by dog breeders and the domestication of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Press 2006
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Summary: An account of the century of experimentation that confirmed Einstein's theory of relativity, bringing to life the science and scientists at the origins of relativity, the development of radio telescopes, the discovery of black holes and quasars, and the still unresolved place of gravity in quantum theory. Albert Einstein did nothing of note on May 29, 1919, yet that is when he became immortal....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harvard University Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 530.11 COWCowen, Tyler.
Summary: An influential economist challenges popular opinions about the superiority of locally grown and expensive foods, demonstrating how to eat responsibly without submitting to fashion-driven trends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2012