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Everyone who is gone is here : the United States, Central America, and the making of a crisis
Blitzer, Jonathan
Paper Book
A National Bestseller * A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2024 * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, LitHub, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Christian Science Monitor, and Counterpunch...
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How we learn to be brave : decisive moments in life and faith
Budde, Mariann Edgar
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER How We Learn to Be Brave is an inspirational guide to the key junctures in life that, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves, by the bishop of the famed Episcopal Diocese of...
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Gentle : rest more, stress less, and live the life you actually want
Carver, Courtney
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From an expert on simplicity and minimalism, a collection of 30 practices to overcome chronic overwhelm, cultivate self-compassion, and find permission to do less-perfect for readers of Rest is Resistance and Wintering. Being Gentle is...
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Get a hobby : 365 things to do for fun (not work!)
Cho, Jasmine
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Get your mind off work, make friends, and de-stress with this fascinating collection of potential hobbies! Picking up a hobby is one of the best ways to eliminate stress, improve any mood, and make a network of new friends. Whether it's a physical activity like...
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You gotta eat : real-life strategies for feeding yourself when cooking feels impossible
Eby, Margaret
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One of the Washington Post's Best Cookbooks of 2024 "It is one of the most generous cookbooks I have ever read. It's revolutionary; it's a relief."-Washington Post A trained chef teaches you how to keep yourself fed-and maybe even enjoy it!-in the face of...
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Source code : my beginnings
Gates, Bill
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age "A surprisingly candid memoir of the Microsoft mogul's early years...Reading this book feels like watching someone take a...
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Presidents at war : how World War II shaped a generation of presidents, from Eisenhower and JFK through Reagan and Bush
Gillon, Steven M.
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Steven M. Gillon, historian and New York Times bestselling author, is back with the story of how WWII shaped the characters and politics of seven American presidents. World War II loomed over the latter half of the twentieth century, transforming every level of...
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The woman who knew everyone : the power of Perle Mesta, Washington's most famous hostess
Gordon, Meryl
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A TOWN & COUNTRY MUST READ BOOK OF 2025 AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH - BIOGRAPHIES & MEMOIR A deeply researched biography of the socialite, political hostess, activist and United States envoy to Luxembourg, Perle Mesta, from New York Times...
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Outraged : why we fight about morality and politics and how to find common ground
Gray, Kurt James
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A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK * A groundbreaking new perspective on the moral mind that rewrites our understanding of where moral judgments come from, and how we can overcome the feelings of outrage that so often divide us "A riveting read. . . . Overturns widespread...
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The Galveston diet : the doctor-developed, patient-proven plan to burn fat and tame your hormonal symptoms
Haver, Mary Claire
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WALL STREET JOURNAL AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER * A patient-proven eating and lifestyle program to balance nutrition, help manage middle age weight "creep," and reduce uncomfortable symptoms during menopause and perimenopause--including more than 40 delicious...
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Seeking shelter : a working mother, her children, and a story of homelessness in America
Hobbs, Jeff
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From the bestselling author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, a powerful portrayal of American homelessness that follows a single mother of six in Los Angeles courageously struggling to keep her family together and her children in school amidst the devastating housing crisis.<...
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The Art of Embroidery Design: A Workshop for Developing Your Own Original Stitching
Johnson, Christi
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From an acclaimed embroidery designer and bestselling author of Mystical Stitches, an accessible how-to guide full of original stitch designs that will inspire readers to pick up a needle and thread. Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of...
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Shift : managing your emotions - so they don't manage you
Kross, Ethan
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"A revolutionary guide to mastering your emotional life."--Charles Duhigg "Brilliant, engaging, and deeply insightful."--Lisa Damour "A blueprint for navigating the emotional curveballs that life throws at us every day."--The New York Times INSTANT NATIONAL...
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The singularity is nearer : when we merge with Al
Kurzweil, Ray
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Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near (Duckworth) and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, and major films (Her, Lucy, Ex Machina). During the succeeding decade many of...
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The demon of unrest : a saga of hubris, heartbreak, and heroism at the dawn of the Civil War
Larson, Erik
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this "riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult" (Los Angeles Times). ...
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Before Elvis : The African American Musicians Who Made the King
Lauterbach, Preston
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In this thought-provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise. After Baz Luhrmann's movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis...
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Everything must go : the stories we tell about the end of the world
Lynskey, Dorian
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A rich, captivating, and darkly humorous look into the evolution of apocalyptic thought, exploring how film and literature interact with developments in science, politics, and culture, and what factors drive our perennial obsession with the end of the world. As Dorian Lynskey...
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Cabinet of curiosities : a historical tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre
Mahnke, Aaron
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Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind...
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LorneThe Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live
Morrison, Susan
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The definitive biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind America's most beloved comedy show Over the fifty years that Lorne Michaels has been at the helm of Saturday Night Live, he has become a revered and inimitable presence in the entertainment world. He's a tastemaker,...
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The grieving body : how the stress of loss can be an opportunity for healing
O'Connor, Mary-Frances
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The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor's The Grieving Brain focuses on the impact of grief--and life's other major stressors--on the human body. Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences....
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Pillars of creation : how the James Webb Telescope unlocked the secrets of the cosmos
Panek, Richard
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The James Webb Space Telescope is transforming the universe right before our eyes--and here, for the first time, is the inside account of how the mission originated, how it performs its miracles of science, and what its revolutionary images are revealing. Pillars...
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Mood machine : the rise of Spotify and the costs of the perfect playlist
Pelly, Liz
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER An unsparing investigation into Spotify's origins and influence on music, weaving unprecedented reporting with incisive cultural criticism, illuminating how streaming is reshaping music for listeners and artists alike. Drawing on...
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A Brief History of Equality
Piketty, Thomas
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A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A Public Books Best Book of the Year "An opportunity for readers to see Piketty bring his larger argument about the origins of inequality and his program for fighting it into high relief." --Nicholas Lemann...
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The complete compost gardening guide : banner batches, grow heaps, comforter compost, and other amazing techniques for saving time and money, and producing the most flavorful, nutritious vegetables ever
Pleasant, Barbara.
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Develop mature compost right in your garden. Barbara Pleasant and Deborah Martin explain their six-way compost gardening system in this informative guide that will have you rethinking how you create and use your compost. With your plants and compost living together from the beginning, your...
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Woke, Inc. : inside corporate America's social justice scam
Ramaswamy, Vivek
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In this New York Times bestseller, a young and successful entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism. There's a new invisible force at work in our economic and...
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Booster shots : the urgent lessons of measles and the uncertain future of children's health
Ratner, Adam J.
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Every single child diagnosed with measles represents a system failure - an inexcusable unforced error. The technology to prevent essentially 100 percent of measles cases has been in our hands since before the moon landing. But this serious airborne disease, once seemingly defeated, is resurgent...
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Vanishing treasures : a bestiary of extraordinary endangered creatures
Rundell, Katherine
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF FALL: WASHINGTON POST, CBS, BOSTON GLOBE, CHICAGO TRIBUNE & MORE * From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Rundell comes a "rare and magical book" (Bill Bryson) reckoning with the vanishing wonders of our natural...
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Magic in the air : the myth, the mystery, and the soul of the slam dunk
Sielski, Mike
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From the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk. The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can be traced through one powerful act on the...
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On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer
Steves, Rick
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any...
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The Deerfield Massacre : a surprise attack, a forced march, and the fight for survival in early America
Swanson, James L.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt (now an Apple TV+ series) and in the tradition of Empire of the Summer Moon comes "a vivid account" (The Wall Street Journal) of a forgotten chapter in American history: the deadly confrontation between natives and...
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The jazzmen : how Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie transformed America
Tye, Larry
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Satchel and Bobby Kennedy, a sweeping and spellbinding portrait of the longtime kings of jazz--Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie--who, born within a few years of one another, overcame racist exclusion and...
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Fluent forever : how to learn any language fast and never forget it
Wyner, Gabriel
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER .For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. "A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages."-Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of theNew York Times<...
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