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You may think you know the story of Valley Forge, a winter camp that tested the resilience of George Washington's army during the Revolutionary War. But do you know about Friedrich von Steuben, the Prussian military officer who whipped the soldiers into prime fighting shape? Read more about the iconic baron and his contributions in this excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE FATE OF THE WORLD featured by the Smithsonian Magazine. https://lnkd.in/gFcTkEQU Richard Bell's book—a fascinating and unfamiliar recasting of America's war of independence—hits shelves November 4th. https://lnkd.in/ejvH5Efi #History #USHistory #AmericanRevolution #WorldHistory #RevolutionaryWar #MilitaryHistory #RichardBell #TheAmericanRevolutionandtheFateoftheWorld

#WorldSpaceWeek may be over, but that doesn't mean your curiosity about our galaxies has to end! 🌌🚀 Whether you're fascinated by the mysteries of black holes, the quest for extraterrestrial life, or the marvels of space exploration, there’s a whole universe waiting for you to explore—one page at a time. Here are some incredible books that fuel curiosity and expand our understanding of the cosmos: 💠Life As No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence by Sara Imari Walker - Physicist and astrobiologist Sara Imari Walker's latest book flips the script on what life really is. Forget DNA and cells—life, she argues, is all about the crazy complexity of information building itself up. Using physics, she unveils a mind-bending theory that life emerges wherever complexity hits a sweet spot of “assembly.” If you thought life was a neat package, get ready to rethink everything. 💠WHAT IF? 2 by Randall Munroe - Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone’s freezer door at the same time? Maybe it’s time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics. Munroe provides his best answers yet to the weirdest questions you never thought to ask. 💠We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson - PHD Comics creator Jorge Cham and particle physicist Daniel Whiteson explore the biggest unknowns in the universe, why these things are still mysteries, and what a lot of smart people are doing to figure out the answers (or at least ask the right questions). 💠Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson - This witty, entertaining, and fully illustrated book is an essential troubleshooting guide for the perplexing aspects of reality, big and small, from the invisible particles that make up your body to the identical version of you currently reading this exact sentence in the corner of some other galaxy. If the universe came with an FAQ, this would be it. 💠The Universe in a Box: Simulations and the Quest to Code the Cosmos by Andrew Pontzen - Cosmology is a tricky science—no one can make their own stars, planets, or galaxies to test its theories. But over the last few decades a new kind of physics has emerged to fill the gap between theory and experimentation. The book reveals the surprising capabilities of simulations and the many ways they are already woven into our everyday lives. 💠White Holes by Carlo Rovelli Rovelli explains his new, cutting-edge theory of how black holes die and universes form, describing mindbending scientific ideas clearly and accessibly for non-experts. Guiding us beyond the horizon, he invites us to experience the fever and the disquiet of science—and the strange and startling life of a white hole. What’s your favorite space book? Share your recommendations below! 👇 #SpaceExploration #Books #Reading #STEM #Curiosity #Galaxies #Astronomy #Space #Science

Are #NewYearsResolutions terrible? 🤔 See what Emmanuel Acho and David Epstein have to say about this and join them in this #TED conversation as they explore why goal-setting often backfires, how "little experiments" are key, and what true growth can come from embracing flexibility. #PersonalGrowth #Success #Flexibility #DavidEpstein #EmmanuelAcho https://lnkd.in/e5dVfR8K

“Our brains haven’t evolved to make the switches as quickly as we do today. It leaves us feeling exhausted,” says UCSB Technology Management professor Paul Leonardi in a conversation with Kara Alaimo for CNN.   In his new book, DIGITAL EXHAUSTION: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life, Leonardi explains how the endless toggling between apps, tasks, and roles quietly drains our energy — and what we can do to reclaim it.   Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gwXvx9Kj   #DigitalExhaustion #FutureOfWork #WellbeingAtWork #Leadership #Productivity #Wellness

We love seeing readers IRL 😍 Last night, the Burbank Public Library hosted author and former #HotShot Jordan Thomas for a night of learning and discussion! Jordan talked about the rise of devastating fires up and down California, indigenous fire stewardship, the history of fire suppression, and what steps people are taking to protect their communities from future megafires. The presentation was an expansion on topics covered in his #NationalBookAward nominated book, WHEN IT ALL BURNS 🔥, which many people from the event are now extra excited to read 😄 One of our Riverhead members in attendance overheard several folks say "I didn't know this about wildfires--I've learned so much tonight!" Thank you to all the readers and community members who showed up. And a special thanks to Burbank Public Library - Buena Vista Branch for your passion and support. We love our libraries!!! #BookEvent #Author #Library #Librarians #CommunityEvents #Burbank #WhenItAllBurns #JordanThomas

📚✨ It’s Banned Books Week! Each year, we celebrate the freedom to read — and the stories, voices, and ideas that challenge, inspire, and connect us. Books that have been banned or challenged often do one powerful thing: they make us think. They spark conversations, open minds, and remind us that every reader deserves the right to choose what stories shape their world. Reading freely isn’t just about books — it’s about protecting curiosity, empathy, and understanding. 💡 👉 What banned or challenged book has made an impact on you? Check out these banned books below: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde: https://lnkd.in/evSdgubw THE COLOR PURPLE by Alice Walker: https://lnkd.in/eiXaKtQQ 1984 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by George Orwell: https://lnkd.in/ek9W8Ezq ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING- GLASS by Lewis Caroll: https://lnkd.in/e542Jkjn THINGS FALL APART by Chinua Achebe: https://lnkd.in/emtmw3KT ANIMAL FARM 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by George Orwell: https://lnkd.in/e_ECp-Xm RED AT THE BONE by Jacqueline Woodson: https://lnkd.in/eRAR96eQ THE GRAPES OF WRATH by John Steinbeck: https://lnkd.in/eJC4fXuY #reading #books #bookish #bookishreccomemndations #booklovers #classics #bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #freedomtoread #readingforall #readingmatters Riverhead Books

Do you struggle with screen fatigue? Feel overwhelmed by technology and daily apps? You may be digitally exhausted, but Paul Leonardi is here to help. Leonardi is the award-winning Duca Family Professor of UCSB Technology Management and a consultant/speaker on digital transformation and the future of work 🧑💻 His latest book, DIGITAL EXHAUSTION, maps out an achievable path to reducing the fatigue you feel from your devices, drawing on extensive research to show how real people can use technology in healthy ways. These are realistic approaches that won’t fragment your attention and deplete your cognitive and emotional reserves 🧠 Digital exhaustion affects everyone. Read this book to see how you can recover (and reclaim your life) today: https://lnkd.in/gchT9v5T #DigitalExhaustion #PaulLeonardi #TimeManagement #ProductivityHacks #SelfImprovement #Technology

🎉🎉🎉 WE'RE SHOUTING FROM THE ROOFTOPS! 🎉🎉🎉 ...because Jordan Thomas's incredible book, WHEN IT ALL BURNS, is a finalist for the National Book Foundation, Presenter of the National Book Awards's Prize for Nonfiction!!! Congrats to both! https://lnkd.in/grWZtWVU

In a world that often feels uncertain and hurried, these books invite us to pause, to breathe, and to remember what binds us together. Each book in this collection celebrates the quiet strength of hope, the everyday magic of joy, and the enduring power of human connection. ❤️ Check out these uplifting books in our Read on the Bright Side collection here: https://lnkd.in/epdmw2M3 #books #bookish #bookishreccomendations #reading #upliftingbooks #joyfulbooks #connection #happiness #joy #hope Riverhead Books Avery and Tarcher | Penguin Random House Portfolio | Penguin Random House

What if we told you your next great "fiction" read is. . .a true story?! 😲 A MARRIAGE AT SEA is the electrifying account of a young couple shipwrecked at sea. It's also a mind-blowing story about obsession, survival, and partnership stretched to its limits. Start reading this whale of a tale now 🐳 https://lnkd.in/gTqebBzT #AMarriageatSea #SophieElmhirst #Nonfiction #BookRecommendation