RaveShelf AwarenessSobel analyzes her subject with care and through detailed historical and personal accounts, following Curie\'s life from childhood to death ... A necessary reminder of Curie\'s remarkable contributions to science, and how one person, using the opportunities given to them, can open doors for other people and reshape entire fields. This is an essential read for anyone who values works that highlight women in the sciences.
Evan Friss
RaveShelf AwarenessA fantastic journey ... Argues persuasively that not only are these institutions a crucial part of U.S. social and political history, but that they are also worth fighting for in the face of a new generation of technological and financial threats. Be sure to find a copy through your local independent bookshop
Ed. by Halimah Marcus
RaveShelf Awareness\"Intimate and probing . . . . If riding horses means borrowing freedom, as the adage goes, this anthology most powerfully and poignantly grapples with what someone might be trying to free themselves from when they seek out these animals. These writers\' stories will resonate with those who were themselves, or have ever loved, a horse girl. Each piece reflects the pain, love, gentleness and complexities of life that are wrapped up in that bond.”
