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New Nonfiction Releases December, 2018
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All That Heaven Allows: A Biography of Rock Hudson
by Mark Griffin
Draws on private journals, personal correspondence, and interviews with co-stars, family members, and former companions to profile the deeply complex and widely misunderstood matinee idol of Hollywood's Golden Age.
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The Annotated Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
by Ulysses S. Grant
Originally published in 1885 by Mark Twain, this newly annotated edition of General Grant's biography provides detailed historical and cultural contexts to create a more vivid picture of the Civil War era.
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Counting Sheep
by Axel Lindén
A debut collection of meditative daily observations from a Swedish academic-turned-sheep farmer describes how he found psychological and spiritual peace through manual labor, caring for living things and staying connected to the earth.
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The Dean: The Best Seat in the House
by John D. Dingell
The longest-serving U.S. Congressman in history offers a behind-the-scenes account of government and politics over the past 80 years to share insights into the currents that shaped the government and nation throughout major world events.
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Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love, and Food
by Ann Hood
A collection of personal essays and recipes reflects on the culinary experiences that shaped the author's Italian-American childhood and adult family life and includes the award-winning piece, "The Golden Silver Palate."
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Never Grow Up
by Jackie Chan
The martial artist, actor, director, and stuntman from "Rush Hour" and "The Karate Kid" reflects on his life, including his childhood at the China Drama Academy, his lucky breaks, setbacks, and near death experiences both on and off movie sets.
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Are U Ok?: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health
by Kati Morton
The licensed family therapist and YouTube personality clarifies the difference between mental health and mental illness, answering common questions to reduce stigmas while offering advice on how to pursue beneficial therapy.
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Babel: Around the World in Twenty Languages
by Gaston Dorren
The author of Lingo presents a whistle-stop tour of the world's 20 most-spoken languages, exploring the history, geography, linguistics and cultures that have been shaped by languages and their customs.
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Big Week: Smashing the Luftwaffe, February 1944
by James Holland
Tells the story of the dramatic Allied air campaign against Germany during the third week of February, 1944--known as Big Week--that was a turning point in the war and ultimately crucial to the success of D-Day and the Allied invasion of Europe.
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A Call for Revolution: A Vision for the Future
by Dalai Lama XIV
Presents an urgent call for a "revolution of compassion" that focuses on reshaping institutions, natural-world attitudes, and how humans treat each other to facilitate a healthier world and build a better future. |
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Danielle Walker's Eat What You Love
by Danielle Walker
Offers over one hundred recipes for gluten-free and paleo comfort foods, including such dishes as lemon ricotta pancakes, chicken gyro wrap, cinnamon sugar toaster tarts, onion rings, chili cornbread pie, fried chicken, and chocolate-zucchini muffins. |
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The Deadly Deep: The Definitive History of Submarine Warfare
by Iain Ballantyne
Traces the evolution of the submarine from its ancient beginnings through its culmination as a military vessel, discussing such topics as the buoyancy discoveries of Archimedes, the designs of David Bushnell, and the role of subs in nuclear warfare. |
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The Eternal City: A History of Rome
by Ferdinand Addis
Traces the history of Rome through its most dramatic moments, including the city's mythic founding in 753 BC, the murder of Julius Caesar, the coronation of Charlemagne, the painting of the Sistine Chapel, and the trial of Galileo.
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Feel Better Fast and Make It Last
by Daniel G. Amen
Offers brain-based methods of beating negativity, anxiety, anger, stress, and trauma without negative self-medicating behaviors, in order to achieve lasting joy and resilience. |
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The Future of Capitalism: Facing the New Anxieties
by Paul Collier
The renowned economist presents a candid diagnosis of the failures of capitalism while outlining pragmatic, ethical recommendations for healing economic, social, and cultural divides.
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God in the Qur'an
by Jack Miles
Presents a portrait of the God of Islam, examining his purpose to revise and perfect what has been corrupted or lost from earlier practices and scriptures, discussing what he expects of his followers, and highlighting what is unique about Allah. |
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The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath
by Garrett Peck
A chronicle of the American experience during World War I reexamines its role in shaping America's position on the global stage and triggering such changes as the Red Scare, the race riots, women's suffrage, and Prohibition.
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The Point of it All
by Charles Krauthammer
A collection of the influential columnist's most notable works and writings includes never-before-published speeches on his political philosophy and personal history and a major, new essay about the state of global democracy. |
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You Are a Badass Every Day
by Jen Sincero
An empowering collection of edgy, bite-sized daily mantras and meditations counsels readers on how to make the most of personal resources and opportunities while embracing the courage to let go of mistakes, take responsibility and enjoy one's successes.
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