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"The . . . story of the barrier-breaking NASA class of 1978, which for the first time consisted of a diverse crew of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and more, and their triumphs and tragedies working on the newly launched space shuttle program, with the exclusive cooperation of five astronauts"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the possible political consequences of a decline in the Islamic civilization.

David Horowitz argues that Democrats pose threats to freedom, with the rise of socialism and critical race theory, coupled with threats to the Electoral College, Senate, an independent judiciary, and the integrity of the electoral system.

"Tells the story of American speech from its earliest beginnings to its current state. Topics covered include the following: the foundations of American English, beginning with the earliest word adoptions; the origins of regional dialects; how the vocabulary developed; an exploration of American slang and language creation outside the mainstream, including internet-related; typical American grammatical structures and how they differ from British English; how regional dialects spread across the country and their defining features; the origins and main features of African-American English, Chicano English, and American Indian English; social aspects of American English use, including controversies over grammar and usage, and issues of language and gender and language and identity; the current state of the language and where it might go from here; the place of American English in the world"--Provided by publisher.

"[The author] explores the powerful currents beneath the roiled waters of a nation coming apart. Across the country, men "of God" glorify materialism, a gluttony of the soul, while citing Scripture and preparing for civil war--a firestorm they long for as an absolution and exaltation. Lies, greed, and glorification of war boom through microphones at hipster megachurches that once upon a time might have preached peace and understanding. Political rallies are as aflame with need and giddy expectation as religious revivals. Framing this dangerous vision, [the author] remembers and celebrates the courage of those who sing a different song of community, and of an America long dreamt of and yet to be fully born, dedicated to justice and freedom for all"--Provided by publisher.

Through the author's own research, Alex Berenson argues that the Covid-19 pandemic created panic and corruption within the science community, endangered constitutional liberties, and threatened truth.

Presents a collection of documents, including newspaper and magazine articles, private letters, official league communications, and others, that chronicle events in baseball from 1945 to 1972.

Presents an account of Major League baseball from 1972 to 2008 with essays covering key topics, and including stories both pertinent and curious from newspapers and periodicals within a contextual framework.

"Introduces 50 of the world's most influential engineers of all time and a selection of their groundbreaking inventions, showcased with full-colour photography"--Amazon.

Text and photographs look at fifty of the world's most influential architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Joan Soane, Jan Gehl, and others.