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a collection of writings
I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Some of those backers have been frustrated with his administration's support for policing initiatives like the Fusus surveillance video program and license plate readers.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
For readers looking for a little love in their lives — and apparently that's the majority of us — PEOPLE caught up with a number of authors, including Carley Fortune, Jasmine Guillory, and Elle Kennedy, to chat about their favorite romance releases.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
— Made By History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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