Garlic and Sapphires
Ruth Reichl
Before Ruth Reichl was the Editor in Chief of Gourmet Magazine, she was the restaurant critic for the New York Times. In Garlic and Sapphires, Reichl recounts her experiences going undercover to review New York's finest restaurants, and the challenges of maintaining anonymity in a city where everyone knows her face. A delicious memoir about food, identity, and the ever-changing culinary landscape of New York City.
Gender Trouble
Judith Butler
A groundbreaking work that challenges conventional understandings of gender and identity. Judith Butler critiques the notion of a fixed and natural gender, arguing that it is a social construct shaped by power structures and discourse. This book is a provocative exploration of feminism, sexuality, and the subversive potential of challenging established norms.
Gerald R. Ford
Richard Norton Smith
A comprehensive biography of Gerald Ford, exploring his formative years, political career, and presidency. It delves into his surprising decisions, including the Nixon pardon, and examines his role as a bridge between Nixonian pragmatism and Reagan's conservatism. The book offers a nuanced portrait of a man often underestimated, revealing the ambition and complexities behind his 'nice guy' image.
Germany
Neil MacGregor
Explore the complex and fragmented history of Germany through objects, buildings, people, and places that have shaped its modern national identity. From Gutenberg's bible to the restored Reichstag, this book delves into the formative strands of Germany's past, including the traumas of the Thirty Years' War, the Napoleonic invasions, and the Third Reich, offering a unique perspective on the nation's journey and its ongoing effort to confront its historical inheritance.
Getting Better
Charles Kenny
A compelling argument for optimism about global development, highlighting improvements in health, education, and quality of life, even in the face of income stagnation. It challenges the focus on income as the sole measure of progress and emphasizes the role of technology, ideas, and effective policies in creating a better world.
Ghetto
Daniel B. Schwartz
Explore the complex and evolving history of the word "ghetto," from its origins in 16th-century Venice to its use in Nazi Germany and contemporary America. This book examines how the meaning of the term has shifted over time and its implications for understanding segregation, social control, and the experiences of marginalized communities.
Ghost in the Wires
Kevin Mitnick
Dive into the thrilling true story of Kevin Mitnick, once the world's most wanted computer hacker. From his early days of phone phreaking to infiltrating some of the world's largest corporations, witness the exploits and adventures that led him down a bumpy road, costing him over five years of his life in prison. Now, hired by the very companies he used to hack, Mitnick reveals the methods, tactics, and strategies he used to circumvent computer security, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a master manipulator and the evolution of cybersecurity.
Ghost Soldiers
Hampton Sides
A gripping account of the daring rescue of American prisoners of war from a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines during World War II. Experience the harrowing conditions, the courage of the rescuers, and the resilience of the prisoners in this remarkable true story.