Libros

From Insult to Identity: The Evolution of the Word “Nerd”

SMGN Publishing agosto 21, 2025

The uncertain origins The term “nerd” has been part of everyday language for more than seventy years, though its exact origins remain unclear. A widely accepted theory suggests it first appeared in the 1950 children’s book If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss, where it was listed among imaginary

Boston Public Library launches AI-assisted project to digitize historic public records

SMGN Publishing agosto 11, 2025

Partnership to expand access to government archives The Boston Public Library, one of the nation’s oldest and largest public library systems, has begun a project with Harvard University researchers and artificial intelligence specialists to expand access to its extensive collection of historic government documents.The archive includes congressional reports, oral histories,

Nueva obra literaria relata vivencias en un campo de concentración japonés en EE. UU. durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial

SMGN Publishing Julio 22, 2025

A Family’s Journey Through a Difficult Historical Chapter Together in Manzanar: The True Story of a Japanese Jewish Family in an American Concentration Camp, by author Tracy Slater, presents a true account of life inside the Manzanar camp, one of several facilities where the U.S. government confined individuals of Japanese

Hungarian Monastery Battles Insect Infestation to Protect Centuries-Old Books

SMGN Publishing Julio 14, 2025

Hungary’s Oldest Library Takes Emergency Action to Preserve Cultural Heritage At the Archabbey of Pannonhalma, a thousand-year-old Benedictine monastery in northwestern Hungary, conservation teams are racing against time to save nearly 100,000 books from a beetle infestation. The monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds around 400,000 volumes, including codices

New Book Releases Explore Sports Icons, Ancient History, and the U.S. Legal and Political Systems

SMGN Publishing Julio 9, 2025

This week’s literary highlights offer insight, inspiration, and suspense As summer heat intensifies across many regions of the U.S., this week’s book releases provide a welcome escape into compelling stories and historical explorations. From groundbreaking sports achievements to immersive archaeology and political retrospectives, the latest titles span a wide range

“Endling”: A Debut Novel That Blends Social Critique and Humor Amid War

SMGN Publishing junio 24, 2025

Author Maria Reva weaves ecology, conflict, and cultural identity into a story that questions survival and representation. Endling, the debut novel by Canadian author Maria Reva, offers a dynamic narrative that blends sharp social commentary with dark humor. Set initially in Ukraine, the story centers on Yeva, an unconventional ecologist

10 Years After Mother Emanuel: Memory and Legacy

SMGN Publishing junio 16, 2025

June 17 marks ten years since the tragic mass shooting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. During a Wednesday evening Bible study, a white man with racist motivations opened fire, killing nine Black worshippers in an act that left a lasting scar on the community

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Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal in Escalating Global Tensions

Sarah Olivella mayo 10, 2026

U.S. dismisses Iran’s response as negotiations stall U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s latest response to a proposed ceasefire agreement, signaling a deepening impasse in efforts to end the ongoing conflict that began on February 28. In a strongly worded social media statement, Trump described Iran’s position as “totally

How the 1994 FIFA World Cup Transformed Soccer in the United States

Sarah Olivella mayo 9, 2026

A niche sport that found its defining moment For decades, soccer was widely considered a marginal sport in the United States, overshadowed by American football, baseball, and basketball. That perception began to shift dramatically with the arrival of the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The tournament opened with a powerful signal

U.S. Industry and Diplomatic Leaders Strengthen Strategic Alliance at CEA General Assembly in Bogotá

Sarah Olivella mayo 9, 2026

High-Level U.S. and Colombian Leaders Convene to Economic Cooperation BOGOTÁ, Colombia — April 29, 2026 — In a significant demonstration of strengthening economic and industrial ties between the United States and Colombia, leading executives, diplomats, and representatives of American enterprise gathered during the General Assembly of the Colombian-American Enterprises Council