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The memo landed on Kim Philby's desk in Washington, DC, in July 1950. Three months later Bruno Pontecorvo, a physicist at Harwell, Britain's atomic energy lab, disappeared without a trace. When he resurfaced six years later, he was on the other side of the Iron Curtain.

Are you interested in social justice and the history of urban life in the United States? Look no further than Jacob Riis's How the Other Half Lives! This groundbreaking work offers a revealing and eye-opening look at the squalid living conditions and struggles faced by immigrants and the poor in late 19th century New York City. By listening to How the Other Half Lives, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the social and economic issues of the time, as well as the enduring impact they have on our society today. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the pioneers of investigative ...

An essential, galvanizing narrative about making a difference here and abroad—a road map to becoming the most effective global citizens we can be. In their number one New York Times best seller Half the Sky, husband-and-wife team Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn brought to light struggles...