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  Miracle Children - Race...

  Katie Benner, Erica L. Green

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  A riveting investigation into a school, a scam, and a notorious college admissions scandal that exposes the inequalities and racial segregation of American education, from two award-winning New York Times journalistsT.M. Landry College Prep, a small private school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, boasted a 100 percent college acceptance rate, placing students at nearly every Ivy League university in the country. The spectacle of Landry students opening their acceptance letters to Harvard and Yale was broadcast on television and even celebrated by Michelle Obama. It became a national ritual to watch the miraculous success of these youngsters—miraculous because Breaux Bridge is one of the poorest counties in the country, ranked close to the bottom for test scores and high school graduation rates. T.M. Landry was said to be “minting prodigies,” and the prodigies were often black.How did the school do it? It didn’t: It was a scam, pulled off with fake transcripts and personal essays telling fake stories of triumph over adversity. Worse, Landry’s success concealed a nightmare of alleged abuse and coercion. In a yearslong investigation, Katie Benner and Erica L. Green explored the lives of the students, the school, the town, and Ivy League admissions to understand why black teens were pressured to trade in racial stereotypes of hardship for opportunity.Gripping and illuminating, Miracle Children argues that the lesson of T.M. Landry is not that the school gamed the system but that it played by the rules—that its deceptions and abuses were the outcome of segregated schools, inequitable education, and the belief that elite colleges are the nation’s last path to life-changing economic opportunity.A Macmillan Audio production from Metropolitan Books

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  Hollywood’s Favorite Screwball...

  Editors Charles River

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  “If I couldn't laugh, I'd rather die.” – Claudette Colbert 
  The 1930s were the height of the classical Hollywood era, known for lavish studio productions by heavyweights like MGM, RKO, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox, which were operating at the height of their powers. Every major studio possessed a long roster of contract players, and films were released at such a rapid pace that it made for an especially competitive environment within the industry. Even while America remained in the throes of the Great Depression, the film industry continued to flourish, and movies easily supplanted the theater as the main attraction for American entertainment. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to claim that the film industry reached its zenith during the decade precisely because it offered an affordable (if very temporary) escape from the anxieties of the economic woes of the era. 
  When the American Film Institute ranked its top 50 screen legends of the 20th century, many of the people named had careers spanning several decades, but one of them managed the feat despite living less than three decades. Ranked as the 22nd greatest actress of the 20th century, Jean Harlow was on the screen for less than 10 years, but in that time the “Blonde Bombshell” became the most popular actress of the 1930s, eclipsing superstars like Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer along the way. In fact, the platinum blonde accomplished that feat as a leading lady for just five years before her premature death of renal failure at the age of 26. 
  Carole Lombard has been memorialized in many fitting ways as an actress, and one of her biggest contributions to Hollywood was the blond archetype that the film industry used successfully for decades in screwball comedies, paving the way for the success of women like Marilyn Monroe. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of that fact is that it was actually based on Carole’s gushing personality. 

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  Recognizing the Stranger - On...

  Isabella Hammad

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  Nine days before October 7, 2023, award-winning author Isabella Hammad delivered the Edward W. Said Memorial Lecture at Columbia University. The text of Hammad’s seminal speech and her afterword, written in the early weeks of 2024, together make up a searing appraisal of the war on Palestine during what seems a turning point in the narrative of human history. Profound and moving, Hammad writes from within the moment, shedding light on the Palestinian struggle for freedom. Recognizing the Stranger is a brilliant melding of literary and cultural analysis by one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists and a foremost writer of fiction in the world today. 
   
  “An urgent work for a devastating time … Isabella Hammad is as fine a critic as she is a novelist. It is hardly a surprise that she is one of our most astute writers when it comes to Palestine.”—Viet Thanh Nguyen 
   
  Includes bonus audio read by the author

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  Flat Out Fascinating - The World...

  The World According To Flat...

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  Imagine waking up one day and realizing that everything you thought you knew about the world – literally the world – might not be true.The Earth, that trusty old spinning marble we call home, isn't a sphere at all. No, according to some, it is flat as a pancake (or a pizza, if we're being generous). Planes are flying in carefully orchestrated circles, horizons are playing optical tricks on our eyes, and astronauts are really just actors with good CGI.Sounds like the plot of a new sci-fi blockbuster, right? Yet for thousands of people, this is reality – or at least their version of it.The Flat Earth phenomenon isn't new. It has ancient roots, woven into the cosmologies of civilizations long past. But what's fascinating is how, in a time when we can send rovers to Mars, carry pocket supercomputers, and live-stream cat videos from space stations, this belief has not only persisted but thrived.Why? That's the question that inspired this book.

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  Transform Your Wealth: Simple...

  Cypress Banning

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  Transform Your Wealth: Simple Strategies for Lasting Freedom 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐   
  Are you ready to advance your career and unlock a deeper understanding of your financial potential?   
  In search of a comprehensive manual that equips you with all the essential tools for achieving financial security?   
  Your quest ends here!   
  This guide is your ultimate companion for enhancing your financial knowledge, applying practical skills, and engaging in actionable exercises. With this resource, you're set up for lasting success.   
  Updated to reflect current financial strategies.   
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  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, crucial for your journey towards financial success. Concepts are not just touched upon; they are explored with clarity and accuracy.   
  Designed with a straightforward structure and easy-to-understand language, our financial guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say goodbye to confusing jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content.   
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to financial empowerment!   
  Transform Your Wealth: Simple Strategies for Lasting Freedom invites you to embrace your journey and discover the true self within.

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  CFA Level 1 Review - Get Ready...

  Jasper Thornewell

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  CFA Level 1 Review: Simplified Guide & Explanations Included 
  Are you aiming to advance in your career and strengthen your knowledge by successfully passing the CFA Exam? 
  Searching for a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary elements to pass the CFA Level 1 Exam? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This guide serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engaging in hands-on exercises. With this resource, you're geared for success. 
  Updated for the CFA Level 1 Exam Structure. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the CFA Level 1 Certification 
  - Detailed explanation of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 
  - Fruitful strategies for exam preparation and tackling 
  - Practice tests with answer keys in every section 
  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for your exam victory. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official CFA entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Designed with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our CFA Exam Guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
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