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Distant Fathers

By Emily Porter

This beautiful ode to her life shows Marina Jarre finding her place in the world and deciphering her past.

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Influence and Impact: Discover and Excel at What Your Organization Needs from You the Most

By Gabbi Cisneros

Influence and Impact is an essential guide to either overcome or avoid the feeling of dissatisfaction with your job.

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Geniuses at War: Bletchley Park, Colossus, and the Dawn of the Digital Age

By Dylan Schleicher

If you know and love the story of the Allies cracking the Nazi's Enigma Machine, you're going to want to know the story of what came next—the Tunny, the Colossus, and an intelligence operation that laid the foundation for artificial intelligence.

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Redefining Bragging: Mastering the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion

By Meredith Fineman

Being unafraid to speak articulately about yourself, your life, and your accomplishments not only makes you feel great, but also leaves a positive and lasting impact on your listener. I want you to feel so good about bragging that you feel free to shout your greatness from the rooftops—and then help

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Books to Watch | June 15, 2021

By Dylan Schleicher, Gabbi Cisneros, Emily Porter

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Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win

By Dylan Schleicher

Most of us feel like we’re getting ripped off by the current healthcare system, and that there is little to nothing we can do about it. The first part of that is true; the second part is not.

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Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.

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Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution

By Emily Porter

Judith Heumann’s story, like so many others, shows us the power of speaking up and the power of community.

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You Should See Me in a Crown

By Lauren Kohlenberg

Don't discredit it as just another YA romance meet-cute: this book has the ability to start conversations and help people feel seen no matter their age.

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The Hollywood Spiral

By Gabbi Cisneros

After a year of spending most of the time in front of digital devices, near-future world of Paul Neilan's new book feels even more present.