September 2019 list by Nanette Alderman
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Comfort Crocheted Afghans
by Norah Gaughan
Afghans are the epitome of comfort. Colorful and inviting, they are a staple of the home, without which a living room or bedroom just wouldn't feel complete.
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Consent: A Memoir of Unwanted Attention
by Donna Freitas
The university lecturer and author of The Body Market chronicles her toxic relationship with her mentor, an acclaimed professor whose unwanted abusive attentions transformed her life and compelled her advocacy work.
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Fix-It and Forget-It Best Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
by Hope Comerford
Whether you're looking for a super simple way to roast a chicken, a comforting casserole, or an easier way to prepare a more gourmet dish such as coq au vin, you'll find plenty of options here.
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The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
by David G Robson
Draws on cutting-edge understandings in expertise and intelligence to reveal how smart people are equally or more prone to making mistakes, citing lessons that can be learned from the setbacks of intellectuals ranging from Benjamin Franklin to Richard Feynman.
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Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon
by Greg Laurie
By the height of his career, Cash was arrested five times in seven years. His drug- and alcohol-induced escapades led to car accidents and a forest fire that devastated 508 acres. His time was divided between Jesus and jail, gospel tunes and the "Cocaine Blues." But by the end of his life, Cash was speaking openly about his "unshakeable faith."
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Lincoln's Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation
by Douglas Waller
Describes the lives of three men and one woman who served as secret agents for the North who informed Lincoln’s generals with crucial information on enemy positions and helped foil assassination attempts during the Civil War.
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What Color Is Your Parachute? 2020
by Richard Nelson Bolles
Newly revised and updated for 2020, a popular job-search book combines classic elements with updated tips on social media and search tactics and demystifies the entire job-search process, from writing resumes to interviewing to networking.
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