May 2020 list by Nanette Alderman
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Arguing with Socialists
by Glenn Beck
The syndicated host and best-selling author of Conform lampoons progressive political philosophies using illustrated arguments about how socialist approaches to government invariably result in bankruptcy and other failures that compromise free-market profitability.
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The Compton Cowboys
by Walter Thompson-Hernandez
Tells the story of The Compton Cowboys—a group of African-American men and women who defy stereotypes and continue the proud, centuries-old tradition of black cowboys in the heart of one of America’s most notorious cities.
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Everyone Can Bake: Simple Recipes to Master and Mix
by Dominique Ansel
A James Beard Award-winning pastry chef presents his simple, foolproof recipes for tarts, cakes, jams, buttercream and more “building blocks” of desserts for home cooks to master and mix as they please.
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Growing Old: Notes on Aging with Something Like Grace
by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
Part memoir and part life-affirming map all of us may follow to embrace our later years with grace and dignity, this look at the social and historical traditions related to aging explores a wide range of issues connected with growing older.
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Hell and Other Destinations
by Madeleine Albright
Revealing, funny and inspiring, the six-time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State—one of the world’s most admired and tireless public servants—reflects on the final stages of her career and how she has blazed her own trail in her later years.
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Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
by Curtis Jackson
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson opens up about his amazing comeback—from tragic personal loss to thriving businessman and cable’s highest-paid executive—in a unique self-help guide.
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In Deep: The FBI, the CIA, and the Truth About America's "Deep State"
by David Rohde
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist presents a revelatory investigation into the alleged “deep state” that draws on dozens of interviews with career spymasters, covert CIA operatives and FBI agents to determine if they are working in America’s democratic best interests.
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Leave Only Footprints
by Conor Knighton
A CBS Sunday Morning correspondent presents a behind-the-scenery look at his year traveling to each of America’s National Parks, which turned out to be the road trip of a lifetime that changed his views on everything from God and love to politics and technology.
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No Ordinary Dog
by Will Chesney
Tells the true story of a SEAL Team Operator and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life.
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Trejo's Tacos
by Danny Trejo
The legendary actor and L.A. restauranteur shares his favorite—and badass—recipes for bold, fun and versatile Mexican dishes along with stories about his lifelong love of food, in this cookbook that is symbolic of L.A.’s vibrant Latino culture.
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Warhol
by Blake Gopnik
In this definitive biography of one of the most influential artists of his—or any—age, an esteemed art critic takes on Andy Warhol in all his depths and dimensions, bringing to life a figure who consistently defied easy categorization and whose life and work continue to profoundly affect our culture and society today.
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What It's Like Be a Bird
by David Sibley
A preeminent bird guide and bird behavior expert answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often, in this large-format volume that is perfect for nonbirders and birders alike and covers more than 200 species.
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The Women with Silver Wings
by Katherine Sharp Landdeck
Tells the true story of the daring female aviators who helped the United States win World War II—only to be forgotten by the country they serve.
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