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Brew's Bookshelf July 2020

A collection of stories, essays, and other texts that celebrate and document the lived experiences, power, and culture of the disabled community.

World-renowned disability rights activist Judy Heumann became a national figure in the ‘70s after suing NYC for denying her a teacher’s license. In the decades since, she's championed disabled rights and inclusion at home and abroad.

Nielsen retells American history with disabled people at the center, tracing how ideas of disability have influenced American identity from Native American tribes pre-European settlement to the late 20th century.

12 years later, the 2008 economic crisis continues to loom over the U.S. and global economy. Tooze explores how the crisis shaped a new economic order and dramatic political shifts.

Economic thinking has long fixated on growth, but Raworth offers an alternative model that balances social needs, justice, and environmental limits.

Addressing inequality doesn’t have to come at the expense of economic growth. Boushey breaks down how inequality hurts human capital, subverts political processes, and holds economies back.

To navigate a world filled with highly improbable, outlier events that shape entire economies and industries, people need to rewire how they think.

Trade conflicts look like competition between national governments, but their roots may trace back to domestic policies that prioritize elite interests over ordinary workers.

From the founder of Girls Who Code, this book examines the structural challenges facing women in the workplace and encourages readers to build resilience, normalize failure, and let go of the fear holding them back.

No matter where you are in your career, Pivot offers a map for navigating the quickly evolving jobs market, with useful frameworks for thinking about next steps and strategies to get there.

Your first impression on an employer is probably in writing, so make every word count. Up your game with this effective and surprisingly hilarious guide on mastering the English language.

You don’t have to tear down the status quo to succeed…but you also don’t have to play by its rules. Adam Grant offers stories and lessons of success from innovators who went against the grain.