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1 - The Library Book
Susan Orlean · Simon & Schuster
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Susan Orlean's bestseller and New York Times Notable Book is "a sheer delight ... as rich in insight and as varied as the treasures contained on the shelves in any local library" (USA TODAY) - a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution and an investigation... |
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2 - Born a Crime
Trevor Noah · Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man's coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Michiko Kakutani, New York... |
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3 - The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Don Miguel Ruiz · Amber-Allen Publishing
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In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience... |
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5 - On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
TIMOTHY SNYDER · Tim Duggan Books
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#1 New York Times Bestseller
The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. We are no wiser than the Europeans... |
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6 - Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Yuval Noah Harari · HarperCollins
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New York Times BestsellerFrom a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a #1 international bestseller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human.... |
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8 - Vietnam
Max Winter · Child's World
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Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Vietnam unique in an increasingly globalized world. |
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9 - When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Pema Chodron · Shambhala; 1st edition
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There is a fundamental happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it—ironically, while caught up in attempts to escape pain and suffering. Pema Chödrön's radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives goes against the grain... |
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10 - White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
Robin DiAngelo · Dreamscape Media
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Explores the counterproductive reactions white people have when discussing racism that serve to protect their positions and maintain racial inequality In this groundbreaking and timely book, antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility. Referring... |
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12 - The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
Gary D Chapman · Northfield
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Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language - quality... |
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13 - Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries... |
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14 - You are a badass
Jen Sincero · Tantor Audio
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In this witty, refreshingly blunt guide, bestselling author Jen Sincero helps listeners to embrace their inner badass and achieve success in all areas of life. |
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