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July 01, 2025 Iron Coffin: War, Technology, and Experience aboard the USS Monitor (Johns Hopkins Introductory Studies in the History of Technology)
Explores the USS Monitor's history beyond the conventional narrative of its revolutionary design and battle success. It focuses on the human experience of technology in warfare, particularly the living conditions and psychological impact on the crew of the ironclad. The book also examines the interplay of political, social, and technical factors influencing the Monitor's development and public perception, drawing on firsthand accounts like Paymaster William F. Keeler's letters and the perspectives of literary figures such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. Additionally, it touches upon the legacy and ongoing study of the Monitor, including archaeological explorations of its wreck.

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17 min
June 30, 2025 Invisible Sovereign: Imagining Public Opinion from the Revolution to Reconstruction (New Studies in American Intellectual)
Explores the evolving concept of "public opinion" in America from the late 18th century through the mid-19th century. Initially a dissertation, the author traces how this idea transformed alongside societal shifts, including the rise of political parties, financial systems, religious movements, and the burgeoning press. The text examines how public opinion was understood and utilized by different groups, from Founding Fathers like Hamilton and Madison to religious figures and those involved in sectional conflicts leading to the Civil War. It further details the complex relationship between public opinion, fear, violence, and social control, highlighting how definitions varied between North and South. Ultimately, the work illustrates the contested and dynamic nature of public opinion's meaning in shaping early American political and social thought.

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26 min
June 30, 2025 Investing in Life: Insurance in Antebellum America (Studies in Early American Economy and Society from the Library Company of Philadelphia)
Explores the history of life insurance in Antebellum America, focusing on its development, societal integration, and regulatory evolution. It details how early companies like New York Life and Trust (NYL&T) and Baltimore Life navigated challenges such as mortality rate uncertainty, the need for agency systems to reach broader populations, and the complexities of insurable interest. The sources also shed light on the industry's efforts to market to the emerging middle class by emphasizing protection for families and addressing religious objections, while also examining the controversial practice of insuring enslaved individuals and the impacts of competition and state regulation on the industry's growth and stability.

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23 min
June 29, 2025 Investigating College Student Misconduct (Higher Ed Leadership Essentials)
Provides a detailed guide for higher education professionals handling student misconduct cases. It explores the legal landscape surrounding student discipline, including constitutional rights like due process, freedom of speech, Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches, and the Fifth Amendment's right against self-incrimination. The text also covers relevant statutory laws such as FERPA, the Clery Act, and Title IX, outlining their implications for investigations, particularly regarding privacy and sexual violence. Furthermore, it offers practical advice on conducting impartial investigations, from identifying and interviewing witnesses to managing evidence, ensuring confidentiality, and addressing potential litigation, emphasizing the importance of thoroughness, fairness, and alignment with the institution's educational mission.

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13 min
June 29, 2025 Inventing the Pinkertons; or, Spies, Sleuths, Mercenaries, and Thugs: Being a story of the nation’s most famous (and infamous) detective age
Explores the Pinkerton National Detective Agency from its founding in 1852 to its later iterations, offering a nuanced perspective on its historical role. It examines the agency's contested purpose and cultural impact as a tool for capitalist interests, a myth in American folklore, and a manifestation of state power. The text details the Pinkertons' involvement in various historical events, including their operations against the Molly Maguires, their clashes with the James-Younger gang in the West, and their controversial role in labor disputes like the Haymarket bombing and the Homestead Strike, which solidified their image as a private army for industry. The source also discusses the agency's efforts to cultivate a detective mythology through popular fiction, as well as the later scrutiny and legislative attempts to curb "Pinkertonism," leading to the state's increased assumption of law enforcement duties. Finally, it draws parallels between the historical Pinkertons and modern private security firms like Blackwater USA, suggesting a recurring theme of privatized authority.

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23 min
June 29, 2025 Introduction to Abstract Algebra: From Rings, Numbers, Groups, and Fields to Polynomials and Galois Theory
Explores abstract algebra, commencing with fundamental set theory and number theory, including operations like unions and intersections, equivalence relations, and properties of integers and primes. It then progresses to define and analyze various algebraic structures, such as rings, groups, and fields, detailing their axioms, homomorphisms, and isomorphisms. Concepts like integral domains, quotient groups/rings, direct products, and unique factorization are thoroughly examined. The material further extends to linear algebra, discussing vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, and inner product spaces, and concludes with an introduction to field extensions and Galois theory, touching upon the insolvability of the quintic and classical geometric construction impossibilities.

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29 min
June 28, 2025 Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics
Offers a comprehensive examination of collegiate sports within the context of American higher education. It explores the historical development and governance of intercollegiate athletics, particularly the NCAA, and highlights the complex interplay of economic, social, and ethical factors. The text discusses various stakeholder perspectives, including university presidents, athletic directors, coaches, and faculty, and analyzes issues such as financial models, the concept of the "student-athlete," Title IX compliance, racial and gender equity, recruiting practices, and athlete welfare in the face of increasing commercialization.

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23 min
June 28, 2025 Introduction to Differential Equations Using Sage
Serves as a textbook for understanding differential equations. It covers both ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and partial differential equations (PDEs), introducing fundamental concepts such as their classification by order and linearity, and methods for finding their solutions. The book integrates the use of Sage, a free and open-source software, to illustrate examples and numerical approximation techniques like Euler's method. Practical applications are highlighted through various models, including Newtonian mechanics, RLC circuits, mixing problems, Lanchester's battle equations, and the Lotka-Volterra predator-prey system. It also explores advanced topics like power series methods, Laplace transforms, and eigenvalue methods for systems of differential equations.

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21 min
June 28, 2025 Introduction to Cognitive Cultural Studies
Explores the interdisciplinary field of cognitive cultural studies. The various essays examine how cognitive science, evolutionary psychology, and neuroscience can illuminate literary and cultural analysis. Topics covered include literary universals, the role of facial expressions and "theory of mind" in character interpretation, and the cognitive underpinnings of historical and social phenomena like cultural hegemony. The texts collectively argue that understanding human cognition is essential for a comprehensive analysis of art, communication, and societal structures, often challenging traditional critical approaches. They also consider how narrative and language themselves reflect and shape cognitive processes and perceptions of reality.

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23 min
June 27, 2025 A Holiday Lift
A romance story that begins with protagonists Holly and Dean getting stuck in an elevator during a power outage around Christmas, forcing them to confront their complicated feelings for each other. The narrative then progresses to two years later, detailing their established relationship, careers, and the challenges of family dynamics during the holiday season. The story culminates in a surprise Christmas Eve wedding orchestrated by Dean, highlighting their journey from an unexpected encounter to a profound and enduring love, ultimately emphasizing the magical and transformative power of the holiday season in their lives.

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17 min

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