Raiders, Rulers and Traders by David Chaffetz

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In Raiders, Rulers and Traders | The Horse and The Rose of Empires, scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of the steppe raiders, rulers, and traders who amassed power and wealth on horseback from the Bronze Age through the twentieth century. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources—in Persian, Turkish, Russian, and Chinese—Chaffetz presents a groundbreaking new view of what has been known as the “Silk Road,” and a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization.

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Embrace Your Freedom by Philip A. Glotzbach

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In Embrace Your Freedom | Winning Strategies to Succeed in College and in Life, Philip A. Glotzbach equips students with the tools they need to navigate college successfully while encouraging them to embrace newfound independence and responsibility. This book helps students achieve personal growth and a fulfilling college experience through authentic stories and actionable advice.

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The Catalyst by Thomas R. Cech

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In The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets, Thomas R. Cech recounts his own paradigm-shifting discovery that RNA can catalyze biochemical reactions, as well as his work on the “fountain of youth” telomerase, and unfolds how RNA holds the key to the intricate machinery of our cells, the critical processes of aging and disease, and the spectacular powers of breakthrough therapies from CRISPR to mRNA vaccines.

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Dear Chrysanthemums by Fiona Sze-Lorrain

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In Dear Chrysanthemums | A Novel in Stories, Fiona Sze-Lorrain crafts a poignant narrative of women bound by their shared struggles and artistic expression. Set across different eras and cities, these stories reveal the deep scars of violence, exile, and survival.

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Predicting the Winner by Ira Chinoy

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November 4, 1952, changed American elections forever, as newfangled “electronic brains” made their television debut to predict the winner from early returns. In Predicting the Winner, Ira Chinoy reveals how this pioneering moment sparked our fascination with election data and set the stage for today’s digital political landscape.

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The Cycle: Confronting the Pain of Periods and PMDD by Shalene Gupta

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The Cycle | Confronting the Pain of Periods and PMDD by Shalene Gupta unveils the hidden epidemic of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), offering a deeply researched, intimate, and hopeful exploration of a chronic illness often dismissed and misunderstood by medical professionals and society at large.

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Zodiac by Ai Weiwei

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Zodiac | A Graphic Memoir, by renowned artist Ai Weiwei, is an exquisitely illustrated and profoundly philosophical graphic memoir, that delves into the intricate relationship between artistic expression and intellectual freedom, using the Chinese zodiac as a thought-provoking framework. Inspired by the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac and their associated human characteristics, Ai Weiwei masterfully interweaves ancient Chinese folklore with stories of his life, family, and career.

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Into Siberia by Gregory Wallance

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Into Siberia | George Kennen’s Epic Journey Through the Brutal, Frozen Heart of Russia by Gregory Wallance details the story of George Kennan’s discovery of the plight of exiles in Russia. This book that ranks with the greatest adventure stories, is a thrilling work of history about one man’s harrowing journey and the light it shone on some of history’s most heinous human rights abuses.

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Murder in Manchuria by Scott D. Seligman

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Murder in Manchuria | The True Story of a Jewish Virtuoso, Russian Fascists, a French Diplomat, and a Japanese Spy in Occupied China by Scott D. Seligman, a real-life murder mystery set in China. Part cold-case thriller and part social history, the true, tragic saga of Semyon Kaspé is told in the context of the larger, improbable story of the lives of the twenty thousand Jews who called Harbin home at the beginning of the twentieth century.

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Target Tehran by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Ilan Evyatar

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In Target Tehran, Authors Yonah Bob and Ilan Evyatar describe how Israel has used cyberwarfare, targeted assassinations, and sabotage of Iranian facilities to great effect, sometimes in cooperation with the United States. The remarkable story of how Israel used sabotage, assassination, cyberwar—and diplomacy—to thwart Iran’s development of nuclear weapons and, in the process, reshaped the Middle East.

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