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History in the United States, 1800-1860: Its Practice and Purpose
Explores the Romantic era of historical scholarship in antebellum America. It details how the study of history evolved from an elite avocation to a popular pursuit, influencing literature, architectu…
Published on 6 months ago
His Christmas Cookie
Possessive love story between Cookie and Frost, a Russian man, where their burgeoning relationship is threatened by Frost's manipulative mother and Cookie's ex, leading to a kidnapping and a dramatic…
Published on 6 months ago
Hard Choices: A Memoir
Offer an overview of Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State, detailing her approach to American foreign policy, which she termed "smart power." The text highlights her focus on integra…
Published on 6 months ago
Higher Learning, Greater Good: The Private and Social Benefits of Higher Education
Explores the multifaceted benefits of higher education, examining both its private returns to individuals and its broader social contributions. It highlights how higher education addresses skill defi…
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Higher Education Rulemaking: The Politics of Creating Regulatory Policy
Analyzes the higher education rulemaking process in the United States, focusing on how regulations related to the Higher Education Act are created and influenced. It examines the various policy actor…
Published on 6 months ago
Higher Education and Silicon Valley: Connected but Conflicted
Explores the intricate relationship between higher education and the Silicon Valley economy, analyzing how academic institutions in the Bay Area adapt to the demands of a rapidly evolving, high-tech …
Published on 6 months ago
Freakonomics
Explores unconventional topics through an economic lens, challenging widely accepted beliefs. The text examines incentives and data patterns to explain various social phenomena, such as cheating amon…
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The Essential Faulkner
Offers a multifaceted glimpse into the literary world of William Faulkner, particularly focusing on his Yoknapatawpha County narratives. Readers are introduced to the historical context of Faulkner's…
Published on 6 months ago
The Sound and the Fury
Focusing on dialogue and internal monologues that reveal the complex and often disturbing dynamics within the Compson family, particularly concerning Benjy, Caddy, Quentin, and Jason, alongside their…
Published on 6 months ago
Soldiers' Pay
Introduces a cast of characters, including returning World War I soldiers like Donald Mahon, disfigured and blind, and Cadet Lowe, along with their companions Yaphank and Gilligan. It also features J…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago