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The go-to guide for visitors who want to maximize their experience at the Smithsonian’s 19 museums and National ZooThe Smithsonian holds more than 155 million artifacts and specimens in its trust. The Official Guide to the Smithsonian makes navigating the world’s largest museum complex more efficient and fulfilling. Featuring a huge amount of history, highlights, and pertinent museum information, the colorful guide is designed to enrich time spent in the Smithsonian’s incredible galleries and museums on the National Mall, the Washington metropolitan area, and New York City. The new 2021 edition features major updates for all the museums. This includes a full treatment of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the most recent Smithsonian museum, as well as the Deep Time hall at the National Museum of Natural History, their new fossil hall that displays towering fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures to explore the epic story of Earth. Each detailed section presents the history of the museum and offers a fully illustrated, gallery-by-gallery tour. It also includes all the practical information such as location, hours, phone numbers, public transportation, services, tours, dining, gift shops, special attractions for children, and website addresses. With so much to see and do across the vast Smithsonian collections, this is the definitive source of information in one place. 

An immigrant's epic saga spanning the entire twentieth century, Songs for the Butcher's Daughteris one of the most captivating books of the year

In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson edited the New Testament, removing all miracles and supernatural events to present Jesus as a great moral teacher rather than a divine figure. Inspired by Enlightenment ideals, Jefferson aimed to reconcile Christian tradition with reason. Peter Manseau explores the story of the Jefferson Bible, highlighting how each generation has reinterpreted it, reflecting on Jefferson's legacy and the role of religion in American life. Completed in 1820 and rediscovered in the late nineteenth century after being lost for decades, Jefferson's altered scripture has held various meanings. Some view it as evidence of America's Christian foundations, while others see it as a testament to the Founders' desire to diminish the influence of faith. Manseau delves into Jefferson's personal beliefs and the philosophical influences that led him to revise the Gospels. He situates the Jefferson Bible within the broader quest for the historical Jesus and examines its impact on American religious debates regarding scripture interpretation. Additionally, Manseau recounts the intrigue surrounding its loss and rediscovery, tracing its reception history from its planned 1904 printing for Congress members to its ongoing ability to provoke thought and inspire today.

Set against the backdrop of a world transformed by illness, this novel explores the intricate dynamics of love, intrigue, and community. Through its compelling characters, it delves into the emotional and societal upheaval caused by a devastating sickness, highlighting resilience and the human spirit. The narrative resonates with readers familiar with the works of Lauren Groff, Maggie O'Farrell, and Emma Donoghue, offering a poignant reflection on how crises reshape relationships and communities.