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Sophia Amoruso · Portfolio
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world.Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging...
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JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet: Drop 7 Hidden Sugars, Lose Up to 10 Pounds in Just 2 Weeks

J.J. Virgin · Grand Central Life & Style; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author of THE VIRGIN DIET comes a groundbreaking program that will revolutionize the way readers think about sugar and help you drop fat fast--up to 10 pounds in just two weeks!NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIf you're eating healthy, but just can't seem to lose...
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What I Know For Sure

Oprah Winfrey · Flatiron Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

As a creative force, student of the human heart and soul, and champion of living the life you want, Oprah Winfrey stands alone. Over the years, she has made history with a legendary talk show - the highest-rated program of its kind, launched her own television network, become the nation's...
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The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May

Mark Z. Danielewski · Pantheon Books
Pages: 880
Format: Paperback

NATIONAL BEST SELLER From the author of the international best seller House of Leaves and National Book Award-nominated Only Revolutions comes a monumental new novel as dazzling as it is riveting. The Familiar (Volume 1) ranges from Mexico to Southeast Asia, from Venice, Italy, to Venice,...
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Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty · G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover

The #1 New York Times bestseller that Entertainment Weekly called "a surefire hit."NOW AN HBO® LIMITED SERIES STARRING REESE WITHERSPOON, NICOLE KIDMAN, SHAILENE WOODLEY, ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD, LAURA DERN, ADAM SCOTT, AND ZOË KRAVITZ FROM THE DIRECTOR OF WILD AND DALLAS...
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Laura in the Kitchen: Favorite Italian-American Recipes Made Easy

Laura Vitale · Clarkson Potter Publishers
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

At long last, the companion cookbook to the hit YouTube cooking show with recipes for 120 simple, delicious Italian-American classicsWhen Laura Vitale moved from Naples to the United States at age twelve, she cured her homesickness by cooking up endless pots of her nonna's sauce. She went...
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A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction

Patrick J. Kennedy · Blue Rider Press
Pages: 422
Format: Print book

**A New York Times Bestseller**Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction, exploring mental health care's history in the country alongside his and every family's private...
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Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field: How Two Men Revolutionized Physics

Nancy Forbes · Prometheus Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The story of two brilliant nineteenth-century scientists who discovered the electromagnetic field, laying the groundwork for the amazing technological and theoretical breakthroughs of the twentieth centuryTwo of the boldest and most creative scientists of all time were Michael Faraday (1791-1867)...
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Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive

Thom S. Rainer · B&H Books
Format: Print book

No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Thom Rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered twelve consistent themes...
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Eight Hundred Grapes: A Novel

Laura Dave · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Named "Best Book of the Summer" by Glamour * Marie Claire * US Weekly * Good Housekeeping * Cosmopolitan * Elle Magazine * Wine Enthusiast * Health Magazine * Metro New York * InStyle* Pop Sugar * CBS Local * BookTrib * AV Club * and as the #1 Library Reads Pick * There are secrets...
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The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults

Frances E. Jensen · Harper
Pages: 358
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times BestsellerRenowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers.Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School...
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The Hands-On Home: A Seasonal Guide to Cooking, Preserving & Natural Homekeeping

Erica Strauss · Sasquatch Books
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

Create the DIY home you've always wanted with over 100 recipes, tips, and inspirational ideas from blogger Erica Strauss (Northwest Edible Life) . Covering everything from cooking, canning and preserving to making your own nontoxic home and personal care products, this fresh take...
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Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir

Stan Lee · Touchstone
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

In this gorgeously illustrated, full-color graphic memoir, Stan Lee - comic book legend and cocreator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other Marvel superheroes - shares his iconic legacy and the story of how modern comics came to be.Stan Lee is a man who needs...
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Star Wars: Book of Sith

Daniel Wallace · Chronicle Books LLC
Pages: 159
Format: Hardcover

In his quest for total domination, Darth Sidious compiled six legendary dark side texts detailing Sith history and philosophy by Sorzus Syn, Darth Malgus, Darth Bane, Mother Talzin, Darth Plagueis, and himself. Together these documents form the Book of Sith. Over the centuries, the texts...
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The Forks Over Knives Plan: How to Transition to the Life-Saving, Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet

Marah Stets · Touchstone
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover

The latest in the bestselling Forks Over Knives franchise - a 28-day guide to transitioning to a delicious whole-foods, plant-based diet.The trailblazing film Forks Over Knives helped spark a medical and nutritional revolution. Backed by scientific research, the film's doctors and expert...
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