January 2021 list by Nanette Alderman
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Black & Buddhist
by Pamela Ayo Yetunde
Leading African American Buddhist teachers offer lessons on racism, resilience, spiritual freedom, and the possibility of a truly representative American Buddhism. What does it mean to be black and Buddhist? Teachers from all the major Buddhist traditions tell their stories of how race and Buddhist practice have intersected in their lives.
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Blowing My Way to the Top
by Jen Atkin
The celebrity stylist and social media influencer discusses the challenges faced by today’s women entrepreneurs and the foundational values that shaped her rise from a conservative, isolated teen to the head of a multi-million-dollar empire.
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Broke Millennial Talks Money
by Erin Lowry
The author of the Broke Millennial series shares user-friendly advice for a range of personal-finance scenarios, from salary negotiation and prenups to helping aging parents and telling friends you cannot afford their lifestyle.
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Credit Repair Kit for Dummies
by Steven Bucci
A source for those with mediocre credit who want or need to better manage it in order to get a job, reduce insurance costs, qualify for banking products, and more.
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Edmund Hillary
by Michael Gill
The story of the New Zealand beekeeper who climbed Mount Everest. A man who against expedition orders drove his tractor to the South Pole; a man honoured around the world for his pioneering climbs yet who collapsed on more than one occasion on a mountain, and a man who gave so much to Nepal yet lost his family to its mountains.
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Embrace the Suck
by Brent Gleeson
A candid guide based on the author’s experiences as a Navy SEAL combat veteran blends engaging historical references with behavioral science research to counsel readers on how to build self-discipline, make purposeful choices and thrive on adversity.
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How to Sleep
by Rafael Pelayo
A Stanford University sleep-medicine clinician challenges conventional recommendations for overcoming more complicated cases of insomnia while outlining best practices and flexible approaches for managing jet lag, circadian rhythms and daylight exposure.
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I Came As a Shadow
by John Thompson
The autobiography of the legendary coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, whose achievements on and off the basketball court reflect America's unresolved struggle with racial justice.
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In Case You Get Hit by a Bus
by Abby Schneiderman
A practical guide based on first-person experience with sudden loss shares advice for how to protect loved ones through proactive legal measures, discussing such topics as personal finances, funeral arrangements and legal safeguards.
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Instant Loss on a Budget
by Brittany Williams
125 new gluten- and dairy-free recipes, from Spicy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese to Chocolate Mocha Nut Clusters, that use unprocessed ingredients to promote natural weight loss.
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The Last Days of John Lennon
by James Patterson
Published to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of Lennon's assassination and based on insider interviews, a chronicle of the iconic musician's final days includes coverage of his last album and the life of Mark David Chapman.
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Live Your Best Life
by Stuart Farrimond
Many of the activities we take for granted are in fact contrary to a healthy lifestyle. Bringing to bear the latest research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics, Dr. Farrimond unearths the facts behind the fads, and provides take-away advice on every area of our lives.
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Olive, Mabel & Me
by Andrew Cotter
Tells the story of Olive and Mabel, Labrador retrievers who rose to internet fame as the subjects of Andrew Cotter's BBC sports parodies.
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Plant-Powered Protein
by Nava Atlas
Offers 125 recipes that combine protein alternatives with fresh vegetables and other whole foods in meals that will satisfy mealt-overs and picky eaters, including Kung Pao Chicken, Carne Asada Fries, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Crabless Cakes.
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Raising Your Spirited Baby
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
An author, lecturer and parent educator uses scientific research to help parents nurture and care for “spirited” babies who don’t follow the “rules” that other infants do.
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The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries
by Donald R. Prothero
The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of incredible scientific sleuthing.
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This One Wild and Precious Life
by Sarah Wilson
Addresses the chronic loneliness affecting a high percentage of Americans today, discussing the vulnerabilities of high-pressure, tech-driven environments and how to view solitude through a spiritual lens.
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Wake Up Grateful
by Kristi Nelson
The executive director of A Network for Grateful Living reveals the road to recognizing abundance in every moment, and gives readers the tools to bring this transformational shift in perspective into their daily lives.
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