October 2020 list by Nanette Alderman
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Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times
by David S. Reynolds
Presents an immersive portrait of the 16th President, from his younger life in the decades before the Civil War through his emergence as a progressive political leader and advocate for human justice.
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Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World
by H. R. McMaster
The retired Lieutenant General and author of the best-selling Dereliction of Duty presents an urgent call to protect America from dangerous rivals by setting aside partisan divides and helping citizens better understand ongoing threats to national security.
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Dancing with the Octopus
by Debora Harding
Traces the author’s remarkable counterintuitive healing journey in the aftermath of trauma, relating how she survived a violent abduction only to endure her family’s denial, an abandonment that compelled her to learn her imprisoned attacker’s story.
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Everything Beautiful in Its Time
by Jenna Bush Hager
The Today co-host and former first daughter and granddaughter shares heartwarming, whimsical stories about beloved grandparents George and Barbara Bush while offering insights into how their wisdom has shaped her life.
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Hitler: Downfall, 1939-1945
by Volker Ullrich
From the author of Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939 comes an account of the dictator’s final years, when he got the war he wanted but his leadership led to catastrophe for his nation, the world and himself.
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The Home Edit Life
by Clea Shearer
The stars of Home Edit outline holistic, tech-friendly approaches to rendering everyday work more productive and fulfilling through organization, offering customizable, guilt-free recommendations for everything from office spaces and holiday storage to luggage and pet supplies.
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Killing Crazy Horse
by Bill O'Reilly
Documents the fraught history of America's founding on previously occupied lands, covering events ranging from the presidential ordered destruction of Tecumseh's alliance of tribes to the Trail of Tears.
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Lives of the Stoics: Lessons on the Art of Living from Marcus Aurelius to Zeno
by Ryan Holiday
An inspiring guide to the lives of the Stoics, and what the ancients can teach us about happiness, success, resilience and virtue. More than a mere history book, every example in these pages, from Epictetus to Marcus Aurelius--slaves to emperors--is designed to help the reader apply philosophy in their own lives.
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The Meaning of Mariah Carey
by Mariah Carey
Global icon, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress, mother, daughter, sister, storyteller, and artist Mariah Carey finally tells the unfiltered story of her life.
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Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States
by Colin Quinn
The comedian star of the one-man Broadway show Red State, Blue State lampoons the idiosyncrasies of the 50 United States, sharing sharp-witted observations about their contradictory interpretations of the Constitution and a representative government.
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Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics
by Leonard Mlodinow
The award-winning theoretical physicist and best-selling co-author of A Briefer History of Time presents an intimate account of his personal and professional relationship with the late Stephen Hawking throughout nearly two decades of collaborative work.
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Sugarproof
by Michael Goran
A leading childhood nutrition researcher and an experienced public health educator explain the hidden danger sugar poses to a child's development and health, and offer parents an essential 7- and 28-day "sugarproof" program.
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Think Like a Monk
by Jay Shetty
The host of the popular On Purpose podcast draws on the wisdom he learned as a monk and social-media influencer to outline practical steps that can help readers reduce anxiety and find greater life purpose.
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Total Meditation
by Deepak Chopra
Clarifies the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of an effective meditation practice while explaining how to use meditation to treat stress and heal suffering.
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True Comfort
by Kristin Cavallari
The author shares gluten-free recipes for natural and wholesome comfort foods, from Sweet Potato Toast and Saffron Seafood Cioppino to Oat Crust Chicken Pot Pie and Nashville Hot Chicken Salad Cups.
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