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History and Current Events November 2019
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Dreams of El Dorado : a history of the American West
by H. W Brands
The best-selling author of Traitor to His Class presents a sweeping history of the settling of the American west, revealing how migrant dreams and the promises of riches inspired both courage and violence.
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Crisis of conscience : whistleblowing in an age of fraud by Tom MuellerA riveting account of the heroes who are combating corporate, medical, and government fraud traces the rise of whistleblowing through a series of important cases that reflect fundamental questions about the balance between free speech and state power.
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The book of gutsy women by HIllary Rodham ClintonHillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them—women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done .
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Edison
by Edmund Morris
A Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents a new biography of the prolific American inventor-genius, exploring his many roles, including botanist, naval strategist, iron miner, chemist, telegrapher, and audio producer, created by virtue of his remarkable inventions.
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Sailing true north : ten admirals and the voyage of character
by James Stavridis
The distinguished admiral and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO presents a meditation on leadership and character as demonstrated by the lives of 10 illustrious naval commanders, from Themistoclese and Drake to Nelson and Hopper.
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