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60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Rob Harvilla · Twelve
Format: Hardcover

A companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, this book takes readers through the greatest hits that define a weirdly undefinable decade. . The 1990s were a chaotic and gritty and utterly magical time for music, a confounding barrage of genres and lifestyles and superstars, from grunge...
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Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals

Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche · Rodale Books
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate hands-on workbook for anyone looking to get their finances in order - from budgeting to investing and everything in between - by Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, the New York Times bestselling author of the smash hit Get Good with Money. We all want to live within...
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The World According to Joan Didion

Evelyn McDonnell · HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigorous interrogation and beautiful style.Joan Didion was a writer's writer; not only...
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Sailing the Graveyard Sea: The Deathly Voyage of the Somers, the U.S. Navy's Only Mutiny, and the Trial That Gripped the Nation

Richard Snow · Scribner
Format: Book

A riveting account of the only mutiny in the history of the United States Navy - a little-known event that cost three innocent young men their lives - part murder mystery, part courtroom drama, and as propulsive and dramatic as the bestselling novels of Patrick O'Brian. On December...

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It's Not You, It's Capitalism: Why It's Time to Break Up and How to Move On

Malaika Jabali · Algonquin Books
Format: Hardcover

A biting, brilliant, often hilarious guide to socialism for budding anti-capitalists who know it's time to dump their toxic ex (Capitalism) and try something finer. Journalist Malaika Jabali debunks myths, centers forgotten socialists of color who have shaped our world, and shows socialism...
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Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless

Laurah Norton · Hachette Books
Format: Book

Take a fascinating deep dive into the dark world of forensic science as experts team up to solve the identity of an unknown woman by exploring the rapidly evolving techniques being used to break the most notorious cold cases.Fans of true crime shows like CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Law and Order...

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Lena Horne: Goddess Reclaimed (Turner Classic Movies)

Donald Bogle · Running Press Adult
Format: Hardcover

From Donald Bogle, the award-winning author of Hollywood Black and leading authority on Black cinema history, this is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive and lavish biography of Hollywood's first African American movie goddess.. Lena Horne's life and career are truly remarkable in American...
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Koreatown Dreaming: Stories & Portraits of Korean Immigrant Life

Emanuel Hahn · Running Press Adult
Format: Hardcover

Explore and celebrate Korean culture in America through photographs and interviews by award-winning photographer Emanuel Hahn. . "Photographer Hahn's animated and vivid debut . . . is exceptional." - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review. Since the first wave of Korean immigration...
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Nuff Said

Tyrus · Post Hill Press
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Just Tyrus returns in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we're living in.. "In this sequel, you'll delve into some of Tyrus's extraordinary...
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The Hidden Language of Cats: How They Have Us at Meow

Sarah Brown PhD · ‎Dutton
Format: Book

Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates - in case you missed anything.A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront...

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Who's a Good Dog?: And How to Be a Better Human

Jessica Pierce · University of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover

A guide to cultivating a shared life of joy and respect with our dogs. Who's a Good Dog? is an invitation to nurture more thoughtful and balanced relationships with our canine companions. By deepening our curiosity about what our dogs are experiencing, and by working together with...
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Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South

Elizabeth Varon · Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

An authoritative biography of the controversial Confederate general, who later embraced Reconstruction and became an outcast in the South.. It was the most remarkable political about-face in American history. During the Civil War, General James Longstreet fought tenaciously for the Confederacy....
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American Shield: The Immigrant Sergeant Who Defended Democracy

Aquilino Gonell · Counterpoint
Format: Hardcover

"American Shield is an all-American tale of duty and determination - beautifully told by an immigrant, a veteran, and a patriot." - Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the United States House of Representatives. Set against the extraordinary events of January 6, 2021, Aquilino Gonell's...
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Starborn: How the Stars Made Us (and Who We Would Be Without Them)

Roberto Trotta · Basic Books
Format: Hardcover

A sweeping inquiry into how the night sky has shaped human history . For as long as humans have lived, we have lived beneath the stars. But under the glow of today's artificial lighting, we have lost the intimacy our ancestors once shared with the cosmos. . In Starborn, cosmologist...
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Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short

Arnaud Devillard · Black Dog & Leventhal
Format: Hardcover

A first-of-its-kind deep dive into Steven Spielberg's decades-long career, covering everything from early short films and television episodes to each of his more than 30 feature length-films.. Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and blockbuster...
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The Book of Animal Secrets: Nature's Lessons for a Long and Happy Life

David B. Agus M.D. · Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End of Illness comes an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives.. Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies...
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1932: FDR, Hoover, and the Dawn of a New America

Scott Martelle · Citadel Press
Format: Hardcover

A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at a year in American history that still resonates today, 1932: FDR, Hoover, and the Dawn of a New America tells the story of a battered nation fighting for its own future amid the depths of the Great Depression. . At the start of 1932, the nation's...
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Techlash: Who Makes the Rules in the Digital Gilded Age?

Tom Wheeler · Brookings Institution Press
Format: Hardcover

Hailed by Ken Burns as one of the foremost "explainers" of technology and its effect throughout history, Tom Wheeler now turns his gaze to the public impact of entrepreneurial innovation. In Techlash, he connects the experiences of the late 19th century's industrial Gilded...
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Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

Alyssa Blask Campbell · Harvest
Format: Hardcover

The Future is Emotionally IntelligentWe're in the midst of a parenting revolution that is radically changing the way we raise our kids. Gone are the days of minimizing emotions: Don't Cry. You're Fine. Don't Make a Scene. As our understanding of developing brains has increased,...
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Wandering through Life: A Memoir

Donna Leon · Atlantic Monthly Press
Format: Hardcover

Theinternationally bestselling author of the Guido Brunetti mysteries tells herown adventurous life story as she enters her eighties. In a series of vignettes full of affection, irony, and good humor, DonnaLeon narrates a remarkable life she feels has rather more happened to her thanbeen...
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Latin American Artists: From 1785 to Now

Phaidon Editors · Phaidon Press
Format: Hardcover

The essential survey showcasing the work of more than 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Latin AmericaLatin American artists have gained increasing international prominence as the art world awakens to the area's extraordinary art scenes and histories. In an accessible...
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Self-Care for Latinas: 100 Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, & Spirit

Raquel Reichard · Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

Prioritize your well-being with more than 100 exercises designed specifically to help Latinas revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate.. Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, the workplace, and even the grocery store, a constant...
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Queer, There, and Everywhere: 2nd Edition: 27 People Who Changed the World

Sarah Prager · HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

*Updated and Expanded*The star-reviewed LGBTQ history book for young adults - now updated and expanded with 3 new profiles and a new foreword! Perfect for fans of fun, empowering pop-culture books like Rad American Women A-Z and Notorious RBG. World history has been made by countless lesbian,...
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Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World

Scott Shigeoka · Balance
Format: Hardcover

"Most people recognize the value of curiosity, but few know how to unleash it. Seek will help you close the gap between awareness and action. Scott Shigeoka's thirst for understanding and connection is contagious, and his book is a timely bridge for our divided world." -- Adam...
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Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood

Alli Worthington · ‎Zondervan
Format: Paperback

A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired,...
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Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You

Ali Abdaal · Celadon Books
Format: Hardcover

The secret to productivity isn't discipline. It's joy. . We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there's another way?. Dr Ali Abdaal - the world's most-followed productivity expert...
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