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The Ghost Ships of Archangel: The Arctic Voyage That Defied the Nazis

William Geroux · Viking
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

An extraordinary story of survival and alliance during World War II: the icy journey of four Allied ships crossing the Arctic to deliver much needed supplies to the Soviet war effort.On the fourth of July, 1942, four Allied ships traversing the Arctic separated from their decimated convoy...
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Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee

Casey Cep · Knopf
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

In Furious Hours, Casey Cep unravels the mystery surrounding Harper Lee's first and only work of nonfiction, and the shocking true crimes at the center of it"A triumph on every level . . . Casey Cep has excavated this mesmerizing story and tells it with grace and insight and a fierce...
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Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide

Tony Horwitz · Penguin Press
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover

Beloved best-selling author Tony Horwitz retraces Frederick Law Olmsted's epic journey across the American South in the 1850s, as he too searches for common ground in a dangerously riven nation.On the eve of the Civil War, an up-and-coming newspaper, the New York Times, sent a young travel...
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Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life

Randy Travis · Thomas Nelson
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The long-awaited, deeply personal story of one of American music's greatest icons, a remarkable tale of the utmost heights of fame and success, the deepest lows of life's sorrows, and a miraculous return from the brink of death - told as only Randy Travis can.Beloved around the world, Randy...
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Things My Son Needs to Know About the World

Fredrik Backman · Atria Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove shares an irresistible and moving collection of heartfelt, humorous essays about fatherhood, providing his newborn son with the perspective and tools he'll need to make his way in the world. Things My Son Needs to Know About the World...
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Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations

William H. McRaven · Twelve
Format: Audiobook

Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies, Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Forces. Admiral William H. McRaven...
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Bending Toward Justice: The Birmingham Church Bombing that Changed the Course of Civil Rights

Doug Jones · All Points Books
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

The story of the decades-long fight to bring justice to the victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, culminating in Sen. Doug Jones' prosecution of the last living bombers. On September 15, 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama was bombed. The blast killed...
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Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide

Karen Kilgariff · Forge Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The highly anticipated first book by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the #1 hit podcast My Favorite Murder!Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their...
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Geek Girls Don't Cry: Real-Life Lessons From Fictional Female Characters

Andrea Towers · Sterling
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Geek girls don't cry . . . they get strong! Using examples from both real life and pop culture, entertainment writer Andrea Towers provides powerful tips on how women can overcome obstacles. What does it mean for a woman to be strong - especially in a world where our conception of a "hero"...
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Nanaville

Anna Quindlen · Random House
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

A bighearted book of wisdom, wit, and insight, celebrating the love and joy of being a grandmother, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and #1 New York Times bestselling authorIt's a little challenging to suss out why exactly it can be so magical. . . . All I know is: The hand. The little...
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Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

Bob Goff · Thomas Nelson
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Now a New York Times Bestseller!As a college student he spent 16 days in the Pacific Ocean with five guys and a crate of canned meat. As a father he took his kids on a world tour to eat ice cream with heads of state. He made friends in Uganda, and they liked him so much he became the Ugandan...
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The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World

Melinda Gates · Flatiron Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

"The Moment of Lift is an urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what's possible in the world. Melinda weaves together vulnerable, brave storytelling and compelling data to make this one of those rare books that you carry in your heart...
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The Lazarus Files: A Cold Case Investigation

Matthew McGough · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 624
Format: Hardcover

A deeply-reported, riveting account of a cold case murder in Los Angeles, unsolved until DNA evidence implicated a shocking suspect - a female detective within the LAPD's own ranks.On February 24, 1986, 29-year-old newlywed Sherri Rasmussen was murdered in the home she shared with her husband,...
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Chasing Cosby: The Downfall of America's Dad

Nicole Weisensee Egan · Seal Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The definitive account of Bill Cosby's transition from revered father figure to convicted criminal, told by a veteran crime reporter and former senior writer for People magazineBill Cosby's decades-long career as a sweater-wearing, wholesome TV dad came to a swift and stunning end on April...
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Hope in the Struggle: A Memoir

Josie R. Johnson · Univ Of Minnesota Press
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover

How a Black woman from Texas became one of the most well-known civil rights activists in Minnesota, detailing seven remarkable decades of fighting for fairness in voting, housing, education, and employment Why do you continue to work on issues of justice? young Black people ask Josie Johnson...
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Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination

Brian Jay Jones · Dutton
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover

The definitive, fascinating, all-reaching biography of Dr. SeussDr. Seuss is a classic American icon. His work has defined our childhoods and the childhoods of our own children. More than twenty-five years after his death, his books continue to find new readers, now grossing over half a billion...
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The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning

Scott Galloway · Portfolio
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

An unconventional book of wisdom and life advice from renowned business school professor and New York Times bestselling author of The Four Scott Galloway.Scott Galloway teaches brand strategy at NYU's Stern School of Business, but his most popular lectures deal with life strategy, not business....
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DARK AGENDA: The War to Destroy Christian America

David Horowitz · Humanix Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

"Read this disturbing but vital book." -- Tucker Carlson "One of the most intellectually compelling and rational defenses of Christianity's role in America." -- Mike Huckabee "Exposes the intolerance of many atheists toward those who believe in God. As a Jewish...
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The Truffle Underground: A Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and Manipulation in the Shadowy Market of the World's Most Expensive Fungus

Ryan Jacobs · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

A thrilling journey through the hidden underworld of the world's most prized luxury ingredient. Beneath the gloss of star chefs and crystal-laden tables, the truffle supply chain is touched by theft, secrecy, sabotage, and fraud. Farmers patrol their fields with rifles and fear losing...
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The Making of a Justice: Reflections on My First 94 Years

John Paul Stevens · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 560
Format: Hardcover

A masterful and personal account of life on the Supreme Court that offers a unique understanding of American history from one of the most prominent jurists of our time When Justice John Paul Stevens retired from the Supreme Court in 2010, he left a legacy of service unequaled in the history...
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