Rebecca Hill

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The Theory That Changed Everything: "On the Origin of Species" as a Work in Progress

Overall, an enjoyable and well-written book for those who appreciate Species and its impact on our lives today.
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Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked

An excellent offering for those interested in technology, especially those grappling with the topic themselves.
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Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science, and Society

An intriguing option for those interested in the science behind sex.
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Forty Autumns: A Family's Story of Courage and Survival on Both Sides of the Berlin Wall

An excellent and intriguing account of the impact of the Cold War on families and their lives on either side of the Berlin Wall. [See Prepub Alert, 4/25/16.]
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Danger Close: One Woman's Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan

A rare outlook in a field of wartime memoirs, Smith's account is a must-read and an inspiration for women who aspire to become aviators.
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Wild Sex: The Science Behind Mating in the Animal Kingdom

A fascinating and entertaining read for amateur biologists that reminds us that as humans we are not alone in our sexual propensities and prowess.
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The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish

A compelling must-read that will appeal to those interested in wildlife or conservation.
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Heroines of Mercy Street: The Real Nurses of the Civil War

Accessible and well researched, Toler's book coincides with the recent PBS series Mercy Street and successfully illustrates the beginnings of nursing as a designated field of medical practice.
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Fish Sticks, Sports Bras, & Aluminum Cans: The Politics of Everyday Technologies

Because this book covers a variety of technologies that touch on numerous curriculum topics, it would be a fascinating first start for a classroom discussion on the origins of the many items that we use and why we do so.
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