Only 5-star books from my list
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Created by Ben Waber
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Ding Dong! Avon Calling! by Katina Manko
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The Avon Lady acquired iconic status in twentieth century American culture. This first history of Avon tells the story of …
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In the history of brain research, the prospect of visualizing brain processes has continually awakened great expectations. In this study, …
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Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet by John McWhorter
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The ubiquity of the written word in our everyday lives can make it easy to forget how recent the development …
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Language Families of the World by John McWhorter
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Language, in its seemingly infinite varieties, tells us who we are and where we come from. Many linguists believe that …
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The Story of Human Language by John McWhorter
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Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it …
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The Work Ethic in Industrial America by Daniel T. Rodgers
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The phrase “a strong work ethic” conjures images of hard-driving employees working diligently for long hours. But where did this …
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England’s Great Transformation by Marc W. Steinberg
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With England’s Great Transformation, Marc W. Steinberg throws a wrench into our understanding of the English Industrial Revolution, largely revising …
