July 2019 list by Donalee Jacobs
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The Beautiful No
by Sheri Salata
The former executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show and co-host of the podcast, This Is Fifty with Sheri + Nancy shares candid insights and transformational wisdom from her storybook career and dramatic midlife reinvention.
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The Conservative Sensibility
by George F Will
The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and best-selling author of Men at Work outlines revolutionary perspectives on American conservatism that reveal how the Founders' beliefs in natural rights established a political tradition under threat in today's world.
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Lean Out: The Truth About Women, Power and the Workplace
by Marissa Orr
Based on in-depth research and eye-opening personal experiences, author and tech industry veteran Marissa Orr explains: -Why our pursuit to close the gender gap has come at the expense of female well-being. -The need to reexamine the business world's paradigm of a "successful leader". -How greater diversity in corporate leadership will foster healthier work environments that benefit both women and men. Orr's revolutionary message is resonating with women, who are fed up with the status quo and ready to define success on their own terms.
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The Method to the Madness
by Allen Salkin
Two New York Post reporters draw on candid interviews with more than 100 of the 45th president's closest associates in a nonpartisan oral history and guide to understanding Trump's presidential style, mindset and decisions.
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Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required
by Kristy Shen
Kristy Shen retired with a million dollars at the age of thirty-one, and she did it without hitting a home run on the stock market, starting the next Snapchat in her garage, or investing in hot real estate. Learn how to cut down on spending without decreasing your quality of life, build a million-dollar portfolio, fortify your investments to survive bear markets and black-swan events, and use the 4 percent rule and the Yield Shield—so you can quit the rat race forever.
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The Volunteer
by Jack Fairweather
Documents the remarkable true story of an ill-fated Polish resistance fighter's infiltration of Auschwitz to sabotage the camp from within, chronicling his daring escape to smuggle evidence of murderous Nazi activities to Allied forces.
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What Set Me Free
by Brian Banks
Discover the unforgettable and inspiring true story of Brian Banks-a young man who was wrongfully convicted as a teenager and imprisoned for more than five years, only to emerge with his spirit unbroken and determined to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL. And at age twenty-eight, he made that dream come true.
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Zak George's Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog
by Zak George
Celebrity dog trainer and YouTube star Zak George creates the most watched dog training content in the world and has helped millions of people with their dogs. In this problem-based guide, he makes it easy to look up and solve the exact behavioral issue that you're struggling with—whether you're dealing with a new puppy, an adult dog you've had for years, or a recently adopted rescue.
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