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Glorious Misadventures: Nikolai Rezanov and the Dream of a Russian America
Owen Matthews - Bloomsbury USA; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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The Russian Empire once extended deep into America in 1818 Russias furthest outposts were in California and Hawaii. The dreamer behind this great Imperial vision was Nikolai Rezanov - diplomat, adventurer, courtier, millionaire and gambler. His quest to plant Russian colonies from Siberia... |
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Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs
Jamie Loftus - Forge Books
Format: Hardcover
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Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique -- comedian Jamie Loftus's debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now."Wise and funny"... |
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Autobiography of a Face
Lucy Grealy - Mariner Books
Format: Print book
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A New York Times Notable Book "This is a young woman's first book, the story of her own life, and both book and life are unforgettable." - New York Times "Engaging and engrossing, a story of grace as well as cruelty, and a demonstration of [Grealy's] own wit and style... |
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Ethel Merman: A Life
Brian Kellow - Penguin Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Kellows chronology is dishy and seamless; he understands the dynamics of the theater world and makes you feel the exhilaration of an evolving hit and the frustrations inherent in working with a performer like Merman." - The New York Times Book Review "[Kellow] has painted... |
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The Terminal Spy: A True Story of Espionage, Betrayal and Murder
Alan S. Cowell - Broadway; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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In a page-turning narrative that reads like a thriller, an award-winning journalist exposes the troubling truth behind the world’s first act of nuclear terrorism.On November 1, 2006, Alexander Litvinenko sipped tea in London’s Millennium Hotel. Hours later the Russian émigré... |
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Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans
Kenneth Womack - Dey Street Books
Format: Hardcover
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The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved friend, confidant, and roadie. Malcolm Evans, the Beatles' long-time roadie, personal assistant, and devoted friend, was an invaluable member of the band's inner circle. A towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses,... |
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Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World
Rob Sheffield - Dey Street Books
Format: Paperback
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An NPR Best Book of the Year * Winner of the Virgil Thomson Award for Outstanding Music Criticism"This is the best book about the Beatles ever written" - MashableRob Sheffield, the Rolling Stone columnist and bestselling author of Love Is a Mix Tape offers an entertaining,... |
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My Life with Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot Ensues
PAMELA PAUL - HENRY HOLT
Format: Print book
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Imagine keeping a record of every book you ever read. What would those titles say about you? With humor and warmth, the editor of The New York Times Book Review shares the stories that have shaped her lifeFor twenty-eight years, Pamela Paul has been keeping a diary that records the books... |
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A Rope and a Prayer: A Kidnapping from Two Sides
David Rohde - Viking Adult; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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The compelling and insightful account of a New York Times reporter's abduction by the Taliban, and his wife's struggle to free him. |
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The Last Pilgrimage: My Mother's Life and Our Journey to Saying Goodbye
Linda Daly - Counterpoint
Format: Book
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Linda Daly had a seemingly charmed life: her mother Nancy was married to the head of Warner Bros, and her parents were one of the most prominent couples in Los Angeles. Even their divorce couldn’t test the bond between mother and daughter, and their family grew: her mother married... |
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