September 2018 list by Nanette Alderman
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Autonomy
by Lawrence D Burns
A veteran insider chronicles the race to develop and perfect the driverless car, sharing insights into how self-driving innovations will create profound changes in commuting, employment, safety and environmental responsibility.
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Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence
by Daniel J. Siegel
Introduces readers to the author's science-based Wheel of Awareness meditation discipline, demonstrating how a practice of focused attention and kindness can promote brain health and psychological wellness.
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Been So Long
by Jorma Kaukonen
A candid memoir by the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna co-founder and guitarist traces his life and relationships with fellow artists while discussing his present-day work at the instructional Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp.
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Better Homes and Gardens Fast or Slow
by Better Homes and Gardens Books
The iconic cooking brand provides delicious recipes that can be made in either the Crock-Pot, pressure cooker or the Instant Pot, with instructions for both slow-cooking and quick-prep meals.
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Borrowed Time
by James Freeman
Chronicles the disturbing, untold story of one of the largest financial institutions in the world, Citigroup—one of the " too big to fail" banks—from its founding in 1812 to its role in the 2008 financial crisis, and the many disasters in between.
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Dopesick
by Beth Macy
In a book that includes deeply human and unforgettable portraits of the families and first responders affected, the author takes readers into the epicenter of its America's more than 20-year struggle with opioid addiction.
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Everything Trump Touches Dies
by Rick Wilson
A well-respected Republican strategist and contributor for The Daily Beast, using his trademark dark humor and biting analysis, exposes the damage Trump has done to the country and explains why he believes him to be the worst president in U.S. history.
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Fearless: How an Underdog Becomes a Champion
by Doug Pederson
Pederson reveals the principles that guided him through the ups and downs and tough times of his career, and what it took to become a champion. Through it all, Pederson sustained himself with his faith and the support of his family.
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Ketotarian
by Will Cole
A new twist on keto: The fat-burning power of ketogenic eating meets the clean green benefits of a plant-centric plate.
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The Kill Jar
by J. Reuben Appleman
After avoiding an abduction attempt as a child, the author describes his lifelong obsession with the Oakland County Child Killings, a cold-case murder spree that left four children dead during the winters of 1976 and 1977.
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Scarface and the Untouchable
by Max Allan Collins
A groundbreaking dual biography of notorious gangster Al Capone and Prohibition agent Eliot Ness explores the violence and corruption of 1930s Chicago and the history-shaping raids and arrests made by the legendary Untouchables.
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Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear
by Kim Brooks
A full-length memoir based on the author's viral essay recounts a harrowing family event and how it reflected changes in beliefs and heightened fears that have transformed parenting in the course of a single generation.
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The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life
by David Quammen
Chronicles the discovery of horizontal gene transfer and knowledge that roughly eight percent of the human genome arrived not through traditional inheritance, but sideways through viral infection through the lives of the researchers making the discovery.
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Unhinged
by Omarosa Manigault Newman
The former Assistant to the President and Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison in the Trump White House provides an eye-opening look into the corruption and controversy of the current administration.
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Unnecessary Roughness
by Jose Baez
An insider's account of the trial and final days of New England Patriots tight-end Aaron Hernandez—written by his defense attorney. Chronicles the near-impossible courtroom victory that led to Hernandez's acquittal days before his suicide.
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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2019
by Richard Nelson Bolles
Updated and revised for 2019, the world’s most popular job-search book, written by a recognized career guru, demystifies the entire job-search process, from writing resumes to interviewing and networking, helping readers find their dream job.
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