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New Adult 000 - 300s Nonfiction 000 - Computer Science, Knowledge, and Systems 100 - Philosophy and Psychology 200 - Religion 300- Social Science, Law, and Education |
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Our dear friends in Moscow : the inside
story of a broken generation
by Andreæi Soldatov
Our Dear Friends in Moscow tells the story of a group of young
Russians, part of an idealistic generation who came of age in
Moscow at the end of the twentieth century, just as the communist
era imploded and a future full of potential, and uncertainty, stood
in front of them. By the time of Vladimir Putin's second term as president, the country had embraced a kind of ethno-nationalism
and was heading for war at home and abroad. The group is torn
apart by the shift in Russia. Some flee; others become sinister
agents of the ever more aggressive state.
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Tarot & oracle card reading
by Charles Harrington
Gives you the tools and expertise you need to become the
savvy card reader you've always wanted to be. Inside, you'll
find complete information on the meanings of the 78 tarot cards
as well as insights into working with oracle card decks of all kinds.
Offers a step-by-step guide for understanding your deck, nailing
the basics, and divining for yourself and others.
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Conversations on Faith
by Martin Scorsese
From the legendary film director Martin Scorsese, a book in which
he and Father Antonio Spadaro discuss the visionary filmmaker's relationship to faith throughout his life. From his Italian-American upbringing as a Catholic in New York to the meditations on religion, belief, and the divine found in his filmography, Martin Scorsese's relationship to his faith has touched every aspect of his life and
work.
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I just wish I had a bigger kitchen:
and other lies I think will make me
happy
by Kate Strickler
In a social media saturated world where it's all too easy to believe
we'd be happy "if only," popular mentor of moms offers practical
advice, tips, and her trademark philosophy of home to help you
identify and dismantle the 10 most common lies about time,
friends, money, and home life-- to truly enjoy the life you
already have.
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Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
by Carol Leonnig
Trump's war with the Justice Department will mark a turning
point from which it will be hard to recover these injustices. The
jaw-dropping account of partisans and enablers undoing democracy, heroes still battling to preserve a nation governed by laws, and a
call to action for those who believe in liberty and justice for all.
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Smartphone Nation: Building Digital Boundaries When Offline Isn't an Option
by Kaitlyn Regehr
Essential reading anyone who knows there's more to life than
staring at a screen--or who wants to raise children who believe
that, too--Smartphone Nation shows how to: - Navigate the
attention economy, which prioritizes engagement at all costs.
Improve your digital nutrition for better mental health-
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Retribution: Donald Trump and the
Campaign That Changed America
by Jonathan Karl
The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of
New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, and Front Row at
the Trump Show. In Retribution, Jonathan Karl's unparalleled
access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White
House and presidential campaigns, revealing the extraordinary
moments that ended one man's presidency and brought another
back to power.
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Notes on Being a Man
by Scott Galloway
Bestselling author, NYU professor, and cohost of the Pivot podcast
Scott Galloway offers a path forward for men and parents of boys.
Boys and men are in crisis. Rarely has a cohort fallen further and
faster than young men living in Western democracies. Boys are
less likely to graduate from high school or college than girls. One in seven men reports having no friends, and men account for three of
every four deaths of despair in America.
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The Complete IEP Guide: How to
Advocate for Your Special Ed Child
by Lawrence M. Siegel
Get the educational services and support your child deserves
Federal law guarantees every child a free appropriate education,
and the goal of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is to
assure that every child with special needs receives what the law promises.
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The great contradiction : the tragic side
of the American founding
by Joseph J. Ellis
Explores the contradictions at the founding of the United States,
focusing on the coexistence of slavery and Native American
displacement with ideals of freedom, and analyzes the debates
and compromises of the Revolutionary generation that shaped
early national policies and attitudes.
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The Monsters We Make : Murder, Obsession, and the Rise of Criminal Profiling
by Rachel Corbett
Criminal profiling―the delicate art of collecting and deciphering
the psychological “fingerprints” of the monsters among us―holds
an almost mythological status in pop culture. But what exactly is it,
does it work, and why is the American public so entranced by it?
What do we gain, and endanger, from studying why people commit murder? In The Monsters We Make, author Rachel Corbett explores
how criminal profiling became one of society’s most seductive and quixotic undertakings through five significant moments in its history.
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Three or More Is a Riot : Notes on How
We Got Here: 2012-2025
by Jelani Cobb
This collection of original and previously published essays examines
the social movements and backlash following Trayvon Martin's
murder, offering historical context, profiles of key figures, and
cultural analysis to illuminate the era's complex struggles over democracy and American identity.
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38 Londres Street : on impunity, Pinochet
in England, and a Nazi in Patagonia
by Philippe Sands
A world-renowned attorney and writer offers an intimate legal
and historical investigation that follows the pursuit of accountability
for two notorious 20th-century criminals, Pinochet and Rauff.
The book explores how their cases tested the boundaries of
immunity and universal jurisdiction after Nuremberg.
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Confronting evil : assessing the worst
of the worst
by Bill O'Reilly
From the world's #1 bestselling history author comes a
compelling exploration of history's most notorious figures,
examining how their choices inflicted immense suffering and
illustrating the enduring human struggle between good
and evil.
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Silent no longer : advancing the fight
for disability rights
by Robert P. Stack
From one of the nation's most dedicated advocates for those
with disabilities is an exposé of the insidious takeover of disability supports by private equity firms and a clarion call for urgent
systemic change in a broken industry that has mistreated millions.
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Equality Is a Struggle : Bulletins from
the Front Line, 2021-2025
by Thomas Piketty
In this new volume drawn from his columns for the French newspaper
Le Monde, renowned economist Thomas Piketty takes measure of the world since 2021: leaders grappling with the aftershocks of a global pandemic; politics shifting rightward in Europe and America; and wars breaking out and escalating, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
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The Fort Bragg cartel : drug trafficking
and murder in the Special Forces
by Seth Harp
This book examines a double murder at Fort Bragg, uncovering
a web of drug trafficking, corruption, and cover-ups within elite
U.S. Special Forces units. It reveals how addiction, criminal
networks, and the fallout of endless war have destabilized the
military's most secretive operations.
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Dream school : finding the college that's right for you
by Jeffrey J. Selingo
The New York Times bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why presents a new guide for parents and students on navigating
today's more stressful college choice process by looking beyond
top schools and focusing on value over prestige.
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Born equal : remaking America's Constitution, 1840-1920
by Akhil Reed Amar
In Born Equal, the prizewinning constitutional historian Akhil Reed
Amar recounts the dramatic constitutional debates that unfolded
across these eight decades, when four glorious amendments
abolished slavery, secured Black and female citizenship, and
extended suffrage regardless of race or gender.
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Shadow cell : an inside account of
America's new spy war
by Andrew Bustamante
This volume is a thrilling firsthand account by husband-and-wife
CIA operatives who, against all odds, triumphed in a deadly
cat-and-mouse game against a mole within the agency.
An unprecedented insider account of 21st-century spy-craft
in the tradition of Argo and Black Ops.
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