books

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"I'm pretty free range," said mother Deng Ju, standing across from the exam hall holding a stack of practice books for her daughter, revising last minute with her friend nearby.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Margins are tight, and businesses are having to think of new ways to balance the books.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Monroe left behind more than 400 books, all of which were auctioned at Christie’s in 1999.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Under Shaw’s leadership, the school board in Chino Valley Unified, located in San Bernardino County, also approved a policy that permits parents to challenge books in school libraries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I went down the stairs with my head down and slipped past the charging desk, which swarmed with patrons clutching books and slips of paper.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu