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Game of Crowns: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the throne by Christopher AndersenThe best-selling author of William and Kate and The Day Diana Died traces the family histories and controversies that have marked the lives of Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Kate to illuminate their stark differences, their remarkable similarities and their roles in an evolving monarchy.
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The Gene: an intimate history by Siddhartha MukherjeeThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies presents a history of gene science that examines current debates about gene resequencing, tracing the author's family experiences with mental illness and the contributions of key scientists and philosophers.
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Grit: the power of passion and perseverance by Angela DuckworthArgues that focused persistence is more important than talent in enabling high achievement, drawing on the author's pioneering research and experiences as the daughter of a hard-to-please parent to counsel caregivers, educators, athletes, students and business people on how to promote optimal performance through perseverance.
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Old Age: a beginner's guide by Michael KinsleyA deeply personal portrait of aging and illness by the beloved Vanity Fair columnist and founder of Slate draws on his battles with Parkinson's to trace the experiences of Baby Boomers against periods of dramatic cultural, economic and health-care changes.
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Red Platoon: a true story of American valorby Clinton RomeshaA comprehensive account of the 13-hour firefight at the Battle of Keating by a Medal of Honor recipient describes the harrowing events of the October 3, 2009 attack and how the sacrifices and victories of heroic men raised questions about whether the strategically vulnerable outpost should ever have been built.
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The Romanovs: 1613-1918 by Simon Sebag MontefioreThe acclaimed author of Young Stalin and Jerusalem gives readers an accessible, lively account--based in part on new archival material--of the extraordinary men and women who ruled Russia for three centuries.
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TED Talks: the official TED guide to public speaking by Chris AndersonCiting the powerful potential of short inspirational talks, an insider's guide by the successful TED curator draws insights from such popular associates as Sir Ken Robinson, Amy Cuddy and Bill Gates to explain how to tap and develop one's unique public-speaking and communication skills.
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Tribe: on homecoming and belonging by Sebastian JungerExplores the historical, psychological and anthropological roles of tribal societies to examine the human instinct to belong to small, purposeful groups and how regaining tribal connections may be essential to mental survival in the modern world.
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