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An African History of Africa : From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence
Badawi, Zeinab
Paper Book
Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi's sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent's extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective. "Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30...
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America's deadliest election : the cautionary tale of the most violent election in American history
Bash, Dana
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Snappy and accessible prose... America's Deadliest Election is the kind of book that might generate fresh interest in our country's brief post-Civil War attempt at creating a multiracial democracy."--The Washington Post
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The harder I fight, the more I love you : a memoir
Case, Neko
Paper Book
Singer-songwriter Neko Case paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life--one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desire, bursts of comedy, and indispensable friendships--reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep connection to nature helped her ...
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Consent : a memoir
Ciment, Jill
Paper Book
A TIME MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEAR * From the acclaimed novelist ("A virtuoso"--Donna Seaman, Booklist), a deft, shocking memoir that asks whether we can judge past behavior by today's moral codes, as the author reevaluates her decades-long marriage to the forty-seven-year-old man...
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The well plated cookbook : fast, healthy recipes you'll want to eat
Clarke, Erin
Paper Book
Comfort classics with a lighter spin, from the creator of the healthy-eating blog Well Plated by Erin. Known for her incredibly approachable, slimmed-down, and outrageously delicious recipes, Erin Clarke is the creator of the smash-hit food blog in the healthy-eating blogosphere,...
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Cloistered : my years as a nun
Coldstream, Catherine
Paper Book
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "A profoundly moving memoir which gripped me . . . It's about spirituality and asceticism and silence and sisterhood, but also about how flawed human beings can abuse power and how hermetically sealed communities, which should care for and...
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Gather me : a memoir in praise of the books that saved me
Edim, Glory
Paper Book
A "dramatic [and] ingeniously crafted" (Los Angeles Times) memoir of family, community, and resilience, and an ode to the power of books to help us understand ourselves, from the renowned founder of Well-Read Black Girl. "A beautiful portrait of a full life that...
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Most requested copycat dishes : 101 homemade versions of your favorite restaurant recipes
Favorite Family Recipes (Bloggers)
Paper Book
Unravel the culinary secrets behind your most-loved restaurant meals. From fast-food classics to gourmet restaurant delights, Most Requested Copycat Dishes brings the restaurant experience directly to your home kitchen. From crave-worthy appetizers like Disneyland's Jalapen~o Cheese Stuffed Pretzels...
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Atlas obscura : Wild life : an explorer's guide to the world's living wonders
Giaimo, Cara
Paper Book
From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other--a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field...
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American sirens : the incredible story of the Black men who became America's first paramedics
Hazzard, Kevin
Paper Book
The extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men in Pittsburgh who became the first paramedics in America, saving lives and changing the course of emergency medicine around the world Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your...
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American murderer : the parasite that haunted the South
Jarrow, Gail
Paper Book
Included on NPR's 2022 "Books We Love" List Finalist, 2023 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction ALSC Notable Children's Book What made workers in the American South so tired and feeble during the 19th and early 20th centuries? This exciting medical mystery uncovers...
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Lightly : how to live a simple, serene & stress-free life
Jay, Francine
Paper Book
Life is weighing us down. Each day we add more possessions, more commitments, more worries, more stress to our lives. Striving for fulfillment, our closets become overstuffed, our calendars overscheduled, and our spirits overwhelmed. Instead of feeling happy, we just feel heavy. ...
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Henry V : the astonishing triumph of England's greatest warrior king
Jones, Dan
Paper Book
"Ambitious... With meticulous research and in lively style, Jones presents us with the man beyond the Shakespeare character."--The New York Times "The best biography yet of England's greatest king."--Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs and...
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Here after
Lin, Amy (Teacher)
Audiobook
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The JFK conspiracy : the secret plot to kill Kennedy-and why it failed
Meltzer, Brad
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Nazi Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes a true, little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F....
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Tidy up your lifeRethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most
Moore, Tyler
Paper Book
Bring order to your home and focus to your busy life with the guiding principles and practical routines for organizing, cleaning, and determining what's "just enough"-both physically and emotionally-by the social media sensation known as Tidy Dad. A father of three with a...
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Complete flags of the world
Mumford, Simon
Paper Book
Vexillology, or the study of flags is a fascinating and ever-changing subject. Thei>Complete Flags of the World presents a detailed and compelling overview of the history behind the development of world flags. Each national flag is fully described with text and annotations that describe its history,...
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Brain energy : a revolutionary breakthrough in understanding mental health--and improving treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more
Palmer, Christopher M. (Psychiatrist)
Paper Book
"[A] revolutionary road map for people suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disease . . . almost any brain disorder." --Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever Discover the surprising link between your metabolism and mental...
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YouTube Channels for Dummies
Swansburg Paulino, Jackie
Paper Book
Create a YouTube channel that draws subscribers with top-notch content YouTube has the eyes and ears of two billion monthly users. YouTube Channels for Dummies, 2nd Edition offers proven steps to attracting a chunk of those...
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Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice
Swanson, Ann
Paper Book
Explore the biomechanics of 30 key yoga asanas, in-depth and from every angle, and master each pose with confidence and control. Introducing Science of Yoga - an all-encompassing science book to help you better understand yoga anatomy and the medical science behind yoga to...
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Kingdom of characters : the language revolution that made China modern
Tsu, Jing
Paper Book
A New York Times Notable Book of 2022 What does it take to reinvent a language? After a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world's most powerful nations. Just a century ago, it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, as the world...
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Very good bread : the science of dough and the art of making bread at home
Weller, Melissa
Paper Book
A STRATEGIST BEST COOKBOOK TO GIFT THIS YEAR From the acclaimed baker and James Beard Award nominee, here is a master class on making perfect breads at home--from sourdough loaves and baguettes to bagels, pitas, tortillas, and pizzas For Melissa Weller, bread is the...
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Good nature : why seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching plants is good for our health
Willis, K. J.
Paper Book
A Next Big Idea Club must-read selection! An Amazon Editor's Pick for Best Nonfiction Book! A ground-breaking investigation into newly discovered evidence showing that remarkable things happen to our bodies and our minds when our senses connect with the...
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Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance: The World's Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide
Zinn, Lennard.
Paper Book
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is the world's best-selling guide to bicycle repair and maintenance. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, Lennard Zinn's clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy...
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