Emily Knox ’98 is an established scholar in the field of censorship and intellectual freedom, and she literally wrote the book on book banning! Knox examines the reading practices of those who challenge and seek to ban books.
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A beautifully written new biography by Barbara Ehrlich White ’58, the world’s leading authority on Auguste Renoir’s life and work.
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Dorie Clark, a successful entrepreneur and author, has done it all. And in Entrepreneurial You she provides a blueprint for professional independence, with insights and advice on building your brand, monetizing your expertise, and extending your reach and impact online. For entrepreneurs of all stripes!
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In TALKING PICTURES, veteran film critic Ann Hornaday walks movie-goers through every step of the film-making process, giving budding film buffs the tools we need to evaluate everything from writing to sound design.
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In this inspiring memoir, McClure doesn’t focus on her 2nd, successful attempt to become the first woman to row across the Atlantic. Instead she hones in on her first attempt, sharing how she came to terms with her own vulnerability — a different kind of strength altogether.
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Part memoir, part cultural history, Kory Stamper’s WORD BY WORD: THE SECRET LIFE OF DICTIONARIES is “a must-read for word mavens.” As a lexicographer and speaker of many (dead) languages, Kory has ample insight into the metamorphoses languages undergo over time. This is a hilarious account of how dictionaries are made… word by word.
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An inspiring read for anyone wondering how they can make an impact on the challenges facing our communities today. DIG WHERE YOU ARE chronicle the efforts of seven social activists to make big changes from small beginnings, and challenges each of us to ask ourselves — what can we do here and now?
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A cocktail guide for the interesting times we find ourselves in. Who couldn’t do with a Nepotism Fizz around now, right? Reviewers say this book is both hilarious and genuinely full of delicious drink recipes.
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