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Feel Free: Essays

Zadie Smith · Penguin Press
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover

From Zadie Smith, one of the most beloved authors of her generation, a new collection of essays Since she burst spectacularly into view with her debut novel almost two decades ago, Zadie Smith has established herself not just as one of the world's preeminent fiction writers, but also a brilliant...
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Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded

Hannah Hart · Dey Street Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Hannah Hart's new book is a roaring, beautiful, and profoundly human account of an extraordinary life." - John Green "Hannah shares her truth with an honesty that is inspiring - one that makes me believe her when...
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Into the Storm: Two Ships, a Deadly Hurricane, and an Epic Battle for Survival

TRISTRAM KORTEN · Ballantine Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

"An intense, immersive deep dive into a wild, dangerous, and unknown world, written with the pace and appeal of a great thriller. This is nonfiction at its very best." - Lee ChildThe true story of two doomed ships and a daring search-and-rescue operation that shines a light on the elite...
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Know Who You Are. Live Like It Matters.: A Homeschooler's Interactive Guide to Discovering Your True Identity

Tim Tebow · WaterBrook
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

The World Does Not Define You!Nobody said your life would be easy. And the older you get, the more difficult it seems to become. Deep down you may know your value as a person isn't defined by wearing cool name-brand clothes, scoring points for a sports team, or even by having a huge...
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Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million-Year Obsession with Meat

Marta Zaraska · Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

One of the great science and health revelations of our time is the danger posed by meat-eating. Every day, it seems, we are warned about the harm producing and consuming meat can do to the environment and our bodies. Many of us have tried to limit how much meat we consume, and many of us have...
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DIY Temporary Tattoos: Draw It, Print It, Ink It

Pepper Baldwin · Griffin
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Thinking about trying a brand-new look, but without the commitment? Here's all the info you need to design and create personalized temporary tattoos! Try out a design for a permanent tattoo, create a unique look for a special night out, design buzz-worthy wedding favors, or incentivize...
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The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy

Anna Clark · Metropolitan Books
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

The first full account of the Flint, Michigan, water scandal, an American tragedy, with new details, from Anna Clark, the award-winning Michigan journalist who has covered the story from its beginningsWhen the people of Flint, Michigan, turned on their faucets in April 2014, the water pouring...
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The Exploration Treasury: Amazing Journeys Around the World in Rare Artworks and Prints, Maps and Personal Narratives

Beau Riffenburgh · Andre Deutsch
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

From Britain's renowned Royal Geographical Society comes a beautiful collector's box - complete with 20 double-sided prints and an accompanying paperback - that captures 100 years of world exploration. From its founding in 1830, the Royal Geographical Society became the institution...
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Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life

Helen Czerski · W W Norton
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

A physicist explains daily phenomena from the mundane to the magisterial.Take a look up at the stars on a clear night and you get a sense that the universe is vast and untouchable, full of mysteries beyond comprehension. But did you know that the key to unveiling the secrets of the cosmos...
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Goldilocks and the Water Bears: The Search for Life in the Universe

Louisa Preston · Bloomsbury Sigma
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe from its origins to its evolution into intelligent sentient beings. All life as we know it is carbon-based, reliant on sources of liquid water and energy for its survival, and as far as we are aware, exists only on Earth. Our planet occupies...
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The Man with the Poison Gun: A Cold War Spy Story

Serhii Plokhy · Basic Books
Pages: 384
Format: Print book

"From one of the foremost historians of the former Soviet Union, a nonfiction spy thriller about a KGB assassin whose defection to the West changed the face of Cold War espionage" In the fall of 1961, KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky defected to West Germany. After spilling his secrets...
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Chloe Flavor: Saucy, Crispy, Spicy, Vegan

Chloe Coscarelli · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Chloe Coscarelli has revolutionized vegan diets with exciting vegan recipes that are fun to cook and full of flavor. Eating vegan is on trend now because everyone wants to eat better and feel healthier. When she decided to become a vegan chef, she dreamed of changing the way the world ate....
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A Mind Unraveled: A Memoir

KURT EICHENWALD · Ballantine Books
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

The compelling story of an acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author's ongoing struggle with epilepsy - his torturous decision to keep his condition a secret to avoid discrimination, and his ensuing decades-long battle to not only survive, but to thrive.As a college freshman,...
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Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm Animals: Safe, Humane Livestock Handling Practices for the Small Farm

Temple Grandin · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning author Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Now she extends her expert guidance to small-scale farming operations. Grandin's fascinating explanations of how herd animals think - describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories...
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Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story

Chris Nashawaty · Flatiron Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

"More fun to read than the movie was to watch ... a scene-stealing book." -- The Washington Post An Entertainment Weekly "Must List" selectionCaddyshack is one of the most beloved comedies of all time, a classic snobs vs. slobs story of working class kids and the white...
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