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Autumn of the Black Snake: The Creation of the U.S. Army and the Invasion That Opened the West
By William Hogeland
The birth of America's military comes to life in this well-told, if little-known, tale.
Tough Enough: Arbus, Arendt, Didion, McCarthy, Sontag, Weil
By Deborah Nelson
An academic exploration of six strong women and the trails they blazed.
Though well-intentioned, this erudite guide is a bit highfalutin for the rest of us.
The Water Kingdom: A Secret History of China
By Philip Ball
Chronicling the ripples and waves that flow through dynasties.
The President Will See You Now: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan’s Final Years
By Peggy Grande
A worshipful ode to the Gipper from his private secretary
A riveting exploration of survival — and supremacy — in the face of a finite flow.
How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life
By Massimo Pigliucci
Better living through classical ethics.
