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Book Review: Hidden Figures – The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

Behind Neil Armstrong and John Glenn — behind the many white faces that peppered NASA’s public presence — were a handful of unlikely heroes whose talents in mathematics, engineering, and computing helped secure America’s victory in the epic space race against Russia. In this book review of Hidden Figures, you’ll learn about the black women …

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Book Review: Hot, Flat, and Crowded 2.0 – Why We Need a Green Revolution and How It Can Change America

The earth is hot, flat, and crowded — and getting more so with each passing year. We have passed over the edge of global crisis; all that remains now is what to do about it. The only way forward is to embrace environmental technology, and America can either lead the way or be dependent on …

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Book Summary: Long Walk to Freedom – The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was more than a political prisoner and beloved president. He was also a conflicted activist, a barrier-breaking lawyer, and a grieving father. In this book review, you’ll learn how a boy born into an illiterate village grew up to be a galvanizing leader and national hero. You’ll also explore South African history through …

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Book Summary: Edge of Chaos – Why Democracy Is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth-and How to Fix It

When the world is in flux and uncertainty reigns, it makes sense to understand exactly what is going awry and what the solution could be. When you’re confronted with the potential downfall of the present day world order and its globalized economic system, there’s not a more beneficial guide than Dambisa Moyo, an internationally renowned …

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Book Summary: Prisoners of Geography – Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World (Politics of Place)

Did you know that the land you stand on has shaped the society you’re living in? If this sounds a tad abstract, think of it this way: the geographic features and resources around you have strongly influenced your country’s economy, as well as how it has fared in the many wars that have been fought …

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Book Review: Black Klansman – Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime

In 1978, a black detective at the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to an ad in the local paper for information on the KKK. The investigation that followed was one the most unique and informative intelligence operations in American history. In this book review, hear Detective Ron Stallworth’s extensive work to infiltrate the Ku Klux …

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Book Summary: No Ordinary Disruption – The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends

People often compare the technology-driven disruption of today’s global economy to the Industrial Revolution, but really, the Industrial Revolution pales in comparison to what is happening today. Today’s far-reaching disruption is driven by four forces that are moving quickly to transform markets on a massive scale. In No Ordinary Disruption, three directors of the McKinsey …

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