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Nevertheless : a memoir
by Alec Baldwin
In a candid memoir, a noted, outspoken actor chronicles the highs and lows of his life and career.
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Ballplayer
by Chipper Jones
The eight-time All-Star switch-hitter for the Atlanta Braves shares the story of his remarkable career against a backdrop of meteoric free agency years, offering additional insights into the larger stories of the Braves and the MLB.
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Being Elvis : a lonely life
by Ray Connolly
Taking a fresh look at the 20th-century icon who fundamentally transformed American culture, a veteran rock journalist, with a narrative formed by interviews over many years, explores the extravagance and irrationality inherent in the Elvis mythology, offering a thoughtful celebration of an immortal life.
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The secrets of my life : A History
by Caitlyn Jenner
The author chronicles her childhood as Bruce Jenner and rise to fame as a gold-medal-winning Olympic decathlete; her marriages and her relationships with her children; her transition; and her experience as the world's most famous transgender woman. 450,000 first printing.
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| How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life by Lilly SinghLarger-than-life Canadian YouTuber Lilly Singh has landed on "influencer" lists in publications ranging from Forbes and Time to Vogue and People, mostly thanks to her comedic ||Superwoman|| videos. But this isn't a memoir. Rather, it's a collection of the lessons that Singh learned on her way to finding success. |
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Astrophysics for people in a hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
The notable host of StarTalk reveals just what people need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.
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Revolution for dummies : laughing through the Arab Spring
by Bassem Youssef
The creator of Egypt's popular incendiary news lampoon, The Program, chronicles his transition from heart surgeon to political satirist while sharing crucial insights into the Arab Spring, the Egyptian Revolution and the turbulence of the modern Middle East.
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Bit rot : stories + essays
by Douglas Coupland
A provocative new collection of essays, stories and musings by the Canadian artist and best-selling author of Generation X explores the differences between the 20th century's ideas about the future and today's realities, sharing meditations on how humanity is making sense of a shifting consciousness.
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The Shakespeare book
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
Using bold infographics, quotes, timelines, idea webs and character guides, this comprehensive guide illuminates the Bard's works, from Twelfth Night and Hamlet to his sonnets and more obscure pieces.
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Books for living
by Will Schwalbe
The best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club presents a highly personal celebration of reading, sharing impassioned recommendations for specific books that can offer guidance through daily life.
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