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This book is a critical exploration of activist scholarship and the harm it has caused. Author Helen Pluckrose argues that this brand of scholarship, which privileges subjective experience over objective evidence, has led to division and conflict rather than understanding and progress. She provides detailed case studies to illustrate how activist scholars have distorted important [...]

In “Difficult Conversations,” Douglas Stone provides readers with a road map for navigating even the most difficult discussions. He offers sensible advice and practical tools for handling challenging conversations with tact, integrity, and poise. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to have difficult conversations [...]

This is a heartwarming story of a young boy, who due to difficult family circumstances, is forced to grow up fast. He takes care of his little sister and finds solace in the Rocky Mountains near their home. The boy has a deep connection with nature, which helps him deal with the challenges of life. [...]

This book is about how to use the power of storytelling to engage, teach, persuade and change your life. Author Matt Dicks draws on his own experiences as a teacher and storyteller to provide guidance for using stories in everyday life. He offers advice on finding and telling your personal story, engaging an audience, teaching [...]

The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom is a book written by Paris Woods that aims to help black women build wealth and retire early. The book contains tips and advice on topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, real estate, and more. It also includes interviews with successful black women who have achieved financial independence. [...]

On Writing is a memoir by horror fiction author Stephen King. The book covers his career, from struggling young writer to iconic best-seller. In it, he offers advice for aspiring writers and insights into the craft of writing. He also shares personal stories about his life and work. For who is this book for ? [...]

Chip Heath’s “Made to Stick” is a great read for anyone interested in learning why some ideas survive and others die. Through anecdotal stories and scientific research, Heath provides a framework for understanding what makes an idea stick. He offers tips on how to make your own messages more memorable, ensuring that your important ideas [...]

In Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta Hammond offers a powerful new framework for culturally responsive teaching (CRT) that is firmly grounded in neuroscience. Drawing on evidence from brain research, she provides teachers with concrete strategies they can use to ensure that all students are authentically engaged in learning and achieving rigorous academic goals. [...]

This book challenges the conventional wisdom about journalism and its role in our society. Author James O’Keefe argues that we need to rethink how we approach news and information in the 21st century. He offers a new model for journalistic practice, which he calls “muckraking.” This approach is designed to hold powerful institutions accountable and [...]

Bird by Bird is a book about writing, but it’s also so much more than that. Anne Lamott offers up plenty of wisdom on life in general, as well as invaluable advice for aspiring writers. She talks about the importance of embracing chaos and failure, maintaining a sense of humor, and why we should all [...]

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a novel about an 8-year-old boy, Bruno, who is forced to relocate from Berlin to Poland with his family during World War II. Growing increasingly bored and frustrated at their secluded country home, Bruno sneaks away one day into the forbidden territory next door where [...]

This book offers a new perspective on Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD. The author, Gabor Maté MD, believes that the disorder originates from factors such as emotional neglect and trauma during early childhood development. He also provides strategies for improving attention span and managing ADD symptoms. For who is this book for ? This book [...]