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438 Days : An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea
by Jonathan Franklin
Based on interviews with the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history and interviews with his colleagues, an epic tale of survival chronicles Salvador Alvarenga's 14 months at sea during which he imagined a method of survival that kept his body and mind intact until he was rescued.
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Alex Haley and the Books that Changed a Nation
by Robert J. Norrell
A deeply researched book examines the life and work of the author of Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X, including his career as one of the first African-American star journalists during a dramatic time of change in American history.
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Augustine : Conversions to Confessions
by Robin Lane Fox
A portrait of the influential fourth-century saint details his early political and philosophical studies, his private indulgences in vice and the quest for knowledge and faith that prompted his Christian conversion and rise to a model of spirituality.
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The Blue Touch Paper : A Memoir
by David Hare
An intimate portrait of one of Britain's best-known screenwriters and dramatists presents a vibrant and affecting account of becoming a writer amid the enormous flux of postwar England, taking readers through his university days at Cambridge all the way up to his breakthrough success as a playwright.
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Boys in the Trees : A Memoir
by Carly Simon
The successful singer-songwriter describes her life growing up amidst the glamour of literary New York with her father who co-founded Simon & Schuster, her path to art and music, her marriage to James Taylor and her famously cryptic song lyrics.
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The Brothers Vonnegut : Science and Fiction in the House of Magic
by Ginger Gail Strand
A mesmerizing cultural history and true story of weather control reveals how science's ability to influence the natural world also influenced one of our most inventive novelists, chronicling the intersection of the Vonnegut brothers during the Cold War era.
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Drawing Blood
by Molly Crabapple
An underground artist and journalist presents a memoir of her years between September 11 and the Occupy movement in New York City to discuss the impact of historical events on her work and her decision to become a witness journalist.
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Jerry on Jerry : The Unpublished Jerry Garcia Interviews
by Jerry Garcia
An array of never-before-published interviews with Jerry Garcia reveals his thoughts on religion, politics, his personal life and his creative process, in a book that also includes more than 100 never-before-seen family photos, set lists and artwork by Jerry Garcia, as well as a foreword by his daughter.
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Letters to Véra
by Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov
A collection of letters written by the prolific Russian literature great to his wife describe their 50-year love story and open a vivid and fascinating window into their lives and into the mind and the heart of one of history's greatest writers.
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Maggie Smith : A Biography
by Michael Coveney
An intimate portrait of a truly remarkable performer—known most recently for her star turn in Downton Abbey—whose stage and screen career spans 60 years is written with her blessing and drawn from her personal archives as well as interviews with immediate family and close friends.
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Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter : A Biography of Princess Louise
by Lucinda Hawksley
Written by a descendant of Charles Dickens, a portrait of the sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert shares insights into her difficult youth, her passionate civil rights campaigns and the mystery that caused her Royal Archives files to be locked.
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Sailor and Fiddler : Reflections of a 100-Year-Old Author
by Herman Wouk
The Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural literary master reflects on his life and times from the unique vantage point of 100 years of age, covering such topics as his work on Fred Allen's radio shows, his World War II military service, his long-time marriage and the surprising inspirations behind his written works.
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Travelling to Work : Diaries 1988-1998
by Michael Palin
The former Monty Python comedian shares a final collection of unabridged journals documenting his experiences as a host for a series of BBC travel documentaries as well as his expanding work as a writer and an actor in such productions as Fierce Creatures.
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Wanted : The Outlaw Lives of Billy the Kid & Ned Kelly
by Robert M. Utley
A dual portrait of American outlaw Billy the Kid and his Australian counterpart, Ned Kelly, separates myth from fact while discussing their young lives, personal codes, roles in national uprisings, early executions and enduring legacies.
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Young Elizabeth : The Making of the Queen
by Kate Williams
The author of the New York Times best-selling Becoming Queen Victoria turns her attention to Elizabeth II, the accidental Queen, who, working as a mechanic and truck driver for the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, carved out a lasting role for herself amid the changes of the 20th century.
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Ametora : How Japan Saved American Style
by W. David Marx
A cultural historian and former editor of Tokion profiles the fashion dialogue between Japanese and American designers known as ametora or "American Traditional" to trace how many basic items and traditions of the American wardrobe are tied to Japanese fashion cognoscenti.
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And Yet... : Essays
by Christopher Hitchens
An anthology of seminal essays by the late author of God is not Great includes his case against religious faith, arguments in favor of intervention in Iraq, indictments against leading political figures and tributes to writers and thinkers who influenced his career.
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Approaching Ali : a reclamation in three acts
by Davis Miller
In an intimate look at Muhammad Ali's life after boxing, the author, who formed an unexpected friendship with Ali, draws on the remarkable moments he spent with the boxing legend to introduce the human side of a great man physically devastated but spiritually young.
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Black Dragon River : A Journey Down the Amur River at the Borderlands of Empires
by Dominic Ziegler
A journalist chronicles his extraordinary—and personal—journey down Amur River, one of Asia's great rivers that serves as a large part of the border between Russia and China, interspersing history, ecology and peoples throughout to show a region obsessed with the past—and what it means for the future.
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The Challenge of Things : Thinking Through Troubled Times
by A. C. Grayling
The author of The God Argument presents a new collection of essays based on the idea that philosophy should engage the world in useful and facilitating ways, collecting the author's recent writings on the habits and prejudices that complicate today's conflicts.
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Conquerors : How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire
by Roger Crowley
The best-selling author of Empires of the Sea presents a narrative history of the Portuguese discovery of a sea route to India, their subsequent imperial conquests over Muslim rulers and their violent domination of the spice trace.
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Downton Abbey : A Celebration
by Jessica Fellowes
Features in-depth interviews with the cast and crew who know the show's secrets, as well as a fascinating look at the changing styles and fashions of Downton and a complete episode guide to all six seasons up to the U.K. Christmas special.
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Funny! : Twenty-five Years in the Pixar Story Room
by Pixar
A collection of iconic and whimsical moments from the creations of some of Pixar's most popular films includes illustrated gags that were edited from final versions, from Mater dressed as a ninja to Sadness wearing mom jeans.
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Hebrides
by Peter May
A photographic tour of the scenic Outer Hebrides by the award-winning author of the Lewis Trilogy celebrates the peat bogs, heather-coated hills and weather-beaten cottages that inspired the childhood story of detective Fin McLeod.
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How to Watch a Movie
by David Thomson
The acclaimed critic and author of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film shares professional insights into how to derive more from a film experience, analyzing a range of iconic films to reveal metaphorical artistry techniques in acting, filming, dialogue and music.
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The Knot Outdoor Weddings
by Carley Roney
Combines inspiring photographs of real outdoor weddings, from simple backyard receptions to grand destination ceremonies, with leading style tips, ideas and problem-solving recommendations by The Knot wedding brand.
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No More Champagne: Churchill and His Money
by David Lough
A meticulously researched account of the iconic British prime minister's longtime struggles with personal finances discusses his chronic money shortages, extravagant spending habits and recurring losses from gambling and trading before his celebrity enabled him to build a personal fortune.
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Primary Greatness : The 12 Levers of Success
by Stephen R. Covey
In a posthumous work, the best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People lays out clearly the 12 levers of success that will lead to a life of primary greatness: Integrity, Contribution, Priority, Sacrifice, Service, Responsibility, Loyalty, Reciprocity, Diversity, Learning, Teaching and Renewal.
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The Selected Poems of Donald Hall
by Donald Hall
A collection of signature works by the former poet laureate reflects the evolution of his literary career and shares insight into his use of humor, eros and engaging simple language. By the author of White Apples and the Taste of Stone.
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The Stone Reader : Modern Philosophy in 133 Arguments
by Peter Catapano
A collection of influential pieces originally published in the popular New York Times column explores subjects ranging from consciousness and morality to the gender divide and gun control and is accompanied by an introduction about the column's founding and editorial process.
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Stoned : Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
by Aja Raden
An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties and wars while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.
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Suspicious Minds : Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories
by Rob Brotherton
Looks at the psychology behind conspiracy theories and explains why everyone can be prone to them, revealing the consequences they can have—from discouraging parents from vaccinating their children against deadly diseases to hampering political policies to combat climate change.
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Take your Soul to Work : 365 Meditations on Every Day Leadership
by Erica Brown
A daily meditation guide for business and nonprofit leaders focuses on different qualities, emotions and aspirations, from discipline and compassion to impermanence and callousness, sharing uplifting quotes and stories by business figures and artists of diverse faiths.
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Extreme Transformation : Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days
by Chris Powell
The stars of ABC's Extreme Weight Loss present a step-by-step, three-week plan for lasting weight loss and overall improved health using the "carb-cycling core" introduced in the best-selling Choose to Lose and Choose More, Lose More for Life.
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Fat-burning Machine : The 12-week Diet
by Mike Berland
A marketing researcher and marathon runner who successfully managed a metabolic syndrome and a former Olympic triathlon coach draw on expert nutritional advice to explain how to calibrate a diet and exercise regime to prevent the body from storing extra weight.
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