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  The Great Miscalculation - The...

  Michael M. Greenburg

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  The Citicorp Center, a fifty-nine-story skyscraper built in 1977, immediately became one of the most recognizable features on the New York City skyline with its distinctive inclined roof and oddly placed support columns. Designed by one of the top structural engineers in the field, William LeMessurier, the tower would become the crown jewel of his professional career; In essence, he created a skyscraper on stilts. The building was a modern marvel—until it was revealed that it had a one in sixteen chance of collapse. 
   
   
   
  The Great Miscalculation tells the riveting story of LeMessurier's discovery of a fatal flaw in his building's design and his decision to blow the whistle on himself, putting his reputation on the line in a race to save this iconic skyscraper. With hurricane season rapidly approaching, the structural design flaws of the Citicorp Tower posed a menacing danger. Meanwhile, the economic hardships and political turmoil of 1970s New York only compounded the obstacles to a massively expensive, never-before-seen structural redesign in the heart of downtown Manhattan. 
   
   
   
  A fascinating piece of overlooked New York City history, The Great Miscalculation tells the gripping narrative of a catastrophe averted in the nick of time.

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  Zindgi Lokan Cho Hi Labhdi Hai

  Manmohan Singh Dhillo

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  “Zindgi Lokan Cho Hi Labhdi Hai” is a collection of insightful middle-length essays by Manmohan Singh Dhillo. Drawing from his personal experiences and observations in Amritsar, the author reflects on life, relationships, and cultural roots. Written in simple and accessible language, each essay carries a sense of familiarity and warmth, making readers feel connected to everyday life and its deeper meanings.

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  Sedition - How America's...

  Marcus Alexander Gadson

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  Since protestors ripped through the Capitol Building in 2021, the threat of constitutional crisis has loomed over our nation. The foundational tenets of American democracy seem to be endangered, and many citizens believe this danger is unprecedented in our history. But Americans have weathered many constitutional crises, often accompanied by the same violence and chaos experienced on January 6. However, these crises occurred on the state level. In Sedition, Marcus Alexander Gadson uncovers these episodes of civil unrest and examines how state governments handled them. 
   
   
   
  Sedition takes listeners through six instances of constitutional crisis: The Buckshot War, Dorr's Rebellion, Bleeding Kansas, the Brooks-Baxter War, a successful terrorist campaign to overthrow South Carolina's government during Reconstruction, and the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898. He chronicles these turbulent periods of violent anti-government conflict on the state level, explaining what it was like to experience coup d'états, rival governments fighting in the streets, and disputed elections that gave way to violence. As he addresses constitutional breakdown, Gadson urges Americans to pay increased attention to the risk of constitutional instability in their home states. His sweeping historical analysis provides new insights on the fight to protect democracy today.

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  Jake's Parrot - Dominoes: Level One

  Paul Hearn, Yetis Ozkan

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  When Jake Stevens goes to work for some months in Ireland, he feels happy. He loves travelling, and talking about his job - making computer games for BananaTech in America. P<>'Your new game's going to be the best thing at the Irish Computer Games Show!' people at BananaTech Ireland tell him. But living with a noisy parrot isn't easy, and when Jake asks the most beautiful girl at work out to dinner, she says 'no'. Then someone steals Jake's game the night before the show. Who - or what - can help him to get it back?
  An Oxford Press Audio production.

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  Rigor by Design Not Chance -...

  Karin Hess

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  A practical and systematic approach to deepening student engagement, promoting a growth mindset, and building a classroom culture that truly supports thinking and learning. 
   
  Every student deserves access to deep and rigorous learning. Still, some persistent myths about rigor can get in the way—such as the belief that it means more or harder work for everyone, rather than challenging and advancing students' thinking. So how can teachers get more clarity on rigor and foster more meaningful learning in their classrooms. 
   
  In Rigor by Design, Not Chance: Deeper Thinking Through Actionable Instruction and Assessment, veteran educator Karin Hess offers not only a clear vision of what makes learning deep and rigorous but also a systematic and equitable approach for engaging students of all ages in rich learning tasks. To that end, she outlines five essential teacher moves that foster thinking and learning: 
  Ask a series of probing questions of increasing complexity.Build schemas in each content area.Consider ways to strategically scaffold learning.Design complex tasks that emphasize transfer and evidence-based solutions.Engage students in metacognition and reflection throughout the learning process. 
   
  From there, Hess details how to create an "actionable" assessment cycle that will drive learning forward in any classroom. 
  This book offers a treasure trove of strategies, student "look-for" behaviors, and templates to guide teachers in their work as well as an array of rich performance-based assessments to engage and challenge students. School leaders and instructional coaches can also benefit from the variety of teacher-friendly supports to foster rigorous learning in their schools. Ultimately, Rigor by Design, Not Chance helps educators empower students to take greater ownership of their own learning. 
   
  This audiobook is skillfully read by Kim Handysides, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. Audio engineering by Allie McSwain.

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  Sapiens: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Sapiens, by Yuval Noaḥ Harari. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Yuval Noaḥ Harari. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This thought-provoking book explores the sweeping history of humankind, from our earliest ancestors to the modern era. Blending anthropology, history, and science, it examines how Homo sapiens became the dominant species on Earth and how cultural, technological, and economic revolutions shaped human societies. With engaging storytelling and deep insights, it challenges conventional perspectives on progress, power, and the future of humanity.

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