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Literature, Language, & Information
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Growing up in public : coming of age in a digital world
by Devorah Heitner
Drawing on her extensive work with parents and schools as well as hundreds of interviews with kids, parents, educators, clinicians and scholars, a leading authority on raising resilient and kind children offers advice for helping tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy and reputation in their digital world.
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Extremely online : the untold story of fame, influence, and power on the internet
by Taylor Lorenz
An acclaimed Washington Post reporter and leading authority on internet culture reveals how online influence came to upend the world, showing how this phenomenon become one of the most disruptive changes in modern capitalism, forminh an unappreciated and insurgent digital dynamic resulting in new approaches to work, entertainment, fame and ambition.
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I done clicked my heels three times : poems
by Taylor Byas
"Inspired by The Wiz, this poetry collection celebrates South Side Chicago and a Black woman's quest for self-discovery--one that pulls her away from the safety of home and into her power"
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The spice must flow : the story of Dune, from cult novels to visionary sci-fi movies
by Ryan Britt
Touching upon the far-reaching influence of the science fiction phenomenon, from award-winning novelists to NASA engineers, this essential guide to one of the most visionary movies of all time uses original, deep access reporting, extensive research and commentary to bring the popularity of Dune out into the open. Original. Illustrations.
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Proof of life after life : 7 reasons to believe there is an afterlife
by Raymond A. Moody
Raymond Moody and Paul Perry reveal that consciousness survives after the death of the body. Featuring in-depth case studies, the latest research, and eye-opening interviews with experts, Proof explores everything from common paranormal signs to shared-death experiences, and much more
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Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier
by Arthur C. Brooks
Offering practical research-based practices, this blueprint for a better life equips you with the emotional self-management tools needed for taking control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve.
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Remaining you while raising them : the secret art of confident motherhood
by Alli Worthington
"In Remaining You While Raising Them, Alli Worthington offers a guilt-free, often hilarious, empowering, research-informed guide to help modern mothers learn to better care for their own emotional, spiritual, and physical health so they can rediscover the beauty, the joy, and the sacred and secret art of confident motherhood"
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Everything is (not) fine : finding strength when life gets annoyingly difficult
by Katelyn Marie Schnack
"Sometimes, we feel stretched further than we ever thought physically, emotionally, or spiritually possible. In this honest, inspirational, and humorous book, Katie Schnack looks at the hard realities of life with no sugar coating or toxic positivity, but also gently reminds us of the good. Even in dark times, we can get glimpses of life"
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I am asking in the name of God : ten prayers for a future of hope
by Francis
In this highly anticipated book, published to coincide with the 10th anniversary his papal election, Pope Francis reflects on the 10 most pressing issues we are facing today, inspiring action to unite humanity and usher in a new age of a world more beautiful than we can imagine.
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Social Sciences: Politics, Economics, & the Human Society
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In the shadow of fear : America and the world in 1950
by Nick Bunker
This look at America at the dawn of the Cold War shows a divided nation facing both threats at home such as the rise of McCarthyism as well as challenges abroad. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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While you were out : an intimate family portrait of mental illness in an era of silence
by Meg Kissinger
Exploring the consequences of shame, the havoc of botched public policy and the hope offered by new treatment strategies, this searing memoir of a family besieged by mental illness and violence shows how childhood tragedy catalyzed the author's journalism career focused on exposing our country's flawed mental health care. Illustrations.
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To infinity and beyond : a journey of cosmic discovery
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Drawing on mythology, history and literature, a legendary astrophysicist and host of the award-winning StarTalk podcast takes us on entertaining journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos where, along the way, science greets pop culture as he explains the triumphs—and bloopers—in Hollywood's blockbusters. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The blue machine : how the ocean works
by Helen Czerski
"Through stories of history, culture, and animals, the author explains how water temperature, salinity, gravity, and the movement of Earth's tectonic plates all interact in a complex dance, supporting life at the smallest scale-plankton-and the largest-giant sea turtles, whales, humankind. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves, to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she introduces the messengers, passengers, and voyagers that rely on interlinked systems of vast currents, invisible ocean walls, and underwater waterfalls"
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Mountains of Fire : The Menace, Meaning, and Magic of Volcanoes
by Clive Oppenheimer
The geographic range covered is matched by the diversity of subjects that Oppenheimer examines to reveal how entangled volcanic activity is with our climate and environment, as well as our economy, politics, culture, and beliefs. These adventures and investigations make clear the dual purpose of volcanology--both to understand volcanoes for science's sake and to serve the communities endangered and entranced by these mountains of fire.
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Cookbooks, Family Living, & the Arts
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Bountiful Cooking : Wholesome Everyday Meals to Nourish You and Your Family
by Agatha Achindu
A certified nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur shares her culinary philosophies for flavorful, nutrient-dense foods that can help prevent chronic diseases through 100 recipes with global flavors such as Shrimp Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa and Soufico (Mediterranean vegetable stew). Illustrations.
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Let's Eat : 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart & Home
by Dan Pelosi
In his debut cookbook, larger-than-life personality Dan Pelosi offers up a warm hug of home cooking, sharing both comfort food and connection with 101 of his nearest and dearest Italian American recipes. Some have been passed down through his family, and others have been cooked up from scratch--but all are made with love and accompanied by fun, meaningful stories to warm your heart while filling your belly.
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The Hungry Season : A Journey of War, Love, and Survival
by Lisa M. Hamilton
This unforgettable portrait of resistance, from Laos to California, follows one woman, with wounds inflicted by war and family alike, as she builds a new existence for her and her children by growing Hmong rice, just as her ancestors did, and selling it to those who hunger for the Laos of their memories. Illustrations.
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The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz
by Sara Leibovits
This powerful memoir from an Auschwitz survivor, intertwined with her daughter's account of inherited trauma, shows how, despite the pain and hardships she went through and the horrors she faced, she maintained her family's values of courage, faith and kindness to others. Original.
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Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways
by Brittany Means
Riding shotgun as her mother struggled to escape abusive relationships, Brittany didn't care where they were going -- to a roadside midwestern motel, a shelter, or The Barn in Indiana, the cluttered mansion her Pentecostal grandparents called home -- as long as they were together. But every so often, her mom would surprise her -- and leave. As Brittany grew older and questioned her own complicated relationships and the poverty, abuse, and instability that enveloped her, she began to recognize that hell wasn't only the place she read about in the Bible; it was the cycle of violence that entrapped her family.
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The woman in me
by Britney Spears
In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her truth--was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey--and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears's groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love--and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.
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