History in Five

The 1950s has a reputation for being a decade of conformity, while the 1960s is known as a time of rebellion and massive change. However, without these brave individuals in the 1950s who pioneered the gay rights, feminist, civil rights, and environmental movements, the progress of the 1960s would not have happened. These remarkable individuals and many more are featured in James Gaines's bold and original new book, THE FIFTIES.

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Matthew Stewart's THE 9.9 PERCENT is a scorching, trenchant analysis of how the wealthiest group in American society is making life miserable for everyone—including themselves.

THE POWER OF GEOGRAPHY author Tim Marshall shares his three main tips for staying on top of geopolitical developments around the world.

THE POWER OF GEOGRAPHY author Tim Marshall discusses how forces such as Covid-19, climate change, space travel, and more may shape our lives.

Angela Merkel spent sixteen extraordinary years as the uncontested leader of Europe. Here are five strategies Merkel used to become an exceptional leader, from Kati Marton's definitive biography, THE CHANCELLOR.

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The history of Cuba lends itself to monumental and epic tellings, and its relationship with the United States is complicated. As a Cuban-American, Ada Ferrer has a unique perspective on this sometimes tense history, and in CUBA: AN AMERICAN HISTORY, she gives us a front-row seat as we witness the evolution of the modern nation, with its dramatic record of conquest and colonization, of slavery and freedom, of independence and revolutions made and unmade.

This is not another doomsday narrative about a planet on fire. In SAVING US, The Nature Conservancy's Chief Scientist Katharine Hayhoe argues that when it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation.

In her book, SAVING US, Chief Climate Scientist Katharine Hayhoe negotiates distrust of data, indifference to imminent threats, and resistance to proposed solutions with ease. Over the past fifteen years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address climate change is talk about it—and she wants to teach you how!

Called “one of the nation's most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation on our changing planet. In SAVING US, she negotiates distrust of data, indifference to imminent threats, and resistance to proposed solutions with ease.

THERE SHE WAS author Amy Argetsinger dishes out secrets of the renowned pageant as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.