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History and Current Events September 2019
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| On the Clock: What Low-Wage Work Did to Me and How It Drives America Insane by Emily GuendelsbergerJournalist Emily Guendelsberger's recounts her experiences working in the service industry after losing her job at a Philadelphia newspaper. Guendelsberger held jobs as a "picker" at an Amazon fulfillment center in Louisville, an AT&T call center representative in North Carolina, and a cashier at a San Francisco McDonald's. Reminiscent of Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed, this eye-opening account offers ample context for the grueling (and often inhumane) working conditions of today's low-wage jobs. |
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| The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Ten-Year Road Trip by Jeff GuinnEvery year between 1914 and 1924, inventor pals and "auto-camping" enthusiasts Henry Ford and Thomas Edison embarked on a cross-country summertime jaunt through America. The pair's highly-publicized adventures contributed to the car industry boom, spurred the improvement of roadways, and inspired the concept of the road trip. |
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| The Liberation of Paris: How Eisenhower, de Gaulle, and von Choltitz Saved the City of Light by Jean Edward SmithA dramatic account of the August 1944 liberation of Paris, which left the city miraculously unscathed. In this work, read the lesser-known story of Dietrich von Choltitz, the German general who defied Hitler's orders to destroy the city and get a moving new perspective on the relationship between Generals Dwight Eisenhower and Charles de Gaulle. |
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| When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill ManningRead of how the War Department, publishing industry, and librarians collaborated to distribute 120 million pocket-sized Armed Services Edition paperbacks to American soldiers during WWII. The morale-boosting Armed Services Editions were many soldiers' introduction to literature, inspiring them to correspond with authors or seek higher education after their service. |
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| Printer's Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History by J. P. Romney and Rebecca RomneyA collection of humorous (and occasionally strange) anecdotes about famous books, authors, and printers throughout history. For instance, did you know that since Johannes Gutenberg did not keep records of his life, it took nearly 300 years for scholars to prove that he invented the printing press. |
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| Part of Our Lives: A People's History of the American Public Library by Wayne A. WiegandA compelling history of public libraries that centers on the experiences of patrons rather than staff. Though this is a mostly celebratory account, author Wayne A. Wiegand also notes the ways that libraries have denied access to their patrons, whether by censoring materials or prohibiting members of marginalized communities from obtaining library cards. |
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