Think Freely: Banned Books, Censorship and Beyond

Updated September 17, 2024
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Banned in the U.S.A. : a reference guide to book censorship in schools and public libraries
Foerstel, Herbert N.
Paper Book
Foerstel analyses eight major book-banning incidents from 1976 to 1992, ranks the 50 most challenged books in the 1990s and summarises the challenges to them. He also traces First Amendment cases and precedents in book-banning in schools and public libraries, and interviews banned authors.
Burning the books : a history of the deliberate destruction of knowledge
Ovenden, Richard
Paper Book
Wolfson History Prize Finalist A New Statesman Book of the Year A Sunday Times Book of the Year "If you care about books, and if you believe we must all stand up to the destruction of knowledge and cultural heritage, this is a brilliant read--both...
Knowing what we know : the transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic
Winchester, Simon
Paper Book
"A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished...
Biohack your brain : how to boost cognitive health, performance & power
Willeumier, Kristen
Paper Book
A neuroscientist's groundbreaking, science-driven plan for revitalizing, nourishing and rejuvenating your most essential asset--your brain. Your brain is the most essential organ in your body.  The brain and spinal cord are intimately connected to every bodily...
Critical thinking
Haber, Jonathan
Paper Book
An insightful guide to the practice, teaching, and history of critical thinking-from Aristotle and Plato to Thomas Dewey-for teachers, students, and anyone looking to hone their critical thinking skills. Critical thinking is regularly cited as an essential 21st century skill, the...
Mind change : how digital technologies are leaving their mark on our brains
Greenfield, Susan.
Paper Book
We live in a world unimaginable only decades ago: a domain of backlit screens, instant information, and vibrant experiences that can outcompete dreary reality. Our brave new technologies offer incredible opportunities for work and play. But at what price?   Now renowned...
Biased : uncovering the hidden prejudice that shapes what we see, think, and do
Eberhardt, Jennifer L.
Paper Book
"Poignant....important and illuminating."--The New York Times Book Review "Groundbreaking."--Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just Mercy From one of the world's leading experts on unconscious racial bias come stories, science,...
Raising critical thinkers : a parent's guide to growing wise kids in the digital age
Bogart, Julie
Paper Book
A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age. Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when...
Emotional : how feelings shape our thinking
Mlodinow, Leonard
Paper Book
We've all been told that thinking rationally is the key to success. But at the cutting edge of science, researchers are discovering that feeling is every bit as important as thinking in this "lively exposé of the growing consensus about the limited power of rationality and decision-making"...
Visual thinking : the hidden gifts of people who think in pictures, patterns, and abstractions
Grandin, Temple
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE NAUTILUS GOLD AWARD "A powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we'll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century." --Steve Silberman "An absolute eye...

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