Don't Let Me Lose This Dream
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The extraordinary story of how Georgia State University tore up the rulebook for educating lower-income students.
Andrew Gumbel Books
This author writes with a keen eye for detail honed through a career as a journalist and foreign correspondent. Their work often delves into the complexities of international affairs and the human stories caught within a global context. Through their writing, they explore the deep societal and political currents that shape our world. Their style is marked by a clarity and incisiveness that draws the reader into the heart of the matter.
Visit reunited Berlin with this outstanding Cadogan guide. See everything from the notorious cabaret nightlife on the Kudam to the nearby Potsdam mansion--now a smart hotel--where Stalin, Truman and Churchill carved up Germany in 1945. Ten walks take the reader through the city and lakeside parks. 10 maps; 20 line drawings.
False Apocalypse
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A fascinating dissection of the political and social events which rapidly bought one of the world's strictest Stalinist regime to rough capitalism and financial collapse.
Down for the Count
Dirty Elections and the Rotten History of Democracy in America
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This revised edition delves into the critical issues surrounding voting rights and electoral integrity in the United States. It examines the systemic vulnerabilities in the electoral process, highlighting the impact of disenfranchisement and manipulation. The author offers insights into grassroots movements advocating for fair elections and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding democracy. This updated version includes new research and perspectives, making it a vital resource for understanding contemporary challenges in voting and civic engagement.
Honor Bound
My Journey to Hell and Back with Amanda Knox
Love and death -- Kafka on the Tiber -- The protected section -- Justice -- Epilogue.
Won't Lose This Dream
How an Upstart Urban University Rewrote the Rules of a Broken System
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Focusing on innovative educational strategies, this book chronicles Georgia State University's groundbreaking efforts to support lower-income and first-generation students. Set against the backdrop of Atlanta, a historic center for the civil rights movement, it highlights the university's transformative approach to higher education, earning praise for its impactful narrative and insights into social equity in academia.
From one of Europe's most respected voices for democracy, comes a collection of stories from imprisonment during Albania's communist dictatorship
London Markets (Cadogan Guides)
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading