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New Nonfiction Releases November 2015
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Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond
by Phil Collen
The lead guitarist of Def Leppard chronicles the influential rock band's rise to stardom while sharing insights into their lasting popularity, describing his personal commitment to sobriety and a vegetarian lifestyle.
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Almost Interesting: The Memoir
by David Spade
A biting personal account by the actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live alumni traces his childhood and challenging progression to fame in an account that also shares dry-wit, behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
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Bang Bang: My Life in Ink
by Bang Bang
The highly-sought tattoo artist reflects on his life and career through colorful vignettes and illustrated stories detailing the creative aspects of tattoo art and his work with such celebrities as Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Rihanna.
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The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy
by Rainn Wilson
A comedic memoir by the actor best known for his portrayal of Dwight on "The Office" traces his experiences as a young misfit, his early career struggles and his post-success reconnection with the artistic and creative values of his Bahá'í faith.
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But Enough About Me
by Burt Reynolds
A no-holds-barred memoir from one of Hollywood's most enduring stars traces his adolescence as a notable football player in South Florida, the accident that steered him towards acting and the turbulent relationships that shaped his career.
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Dear Mr. You
by Mary-Louise Parker
The award-winning actress tells her life story through the letters she's written to the men in her life, both real and hypothetical, including the grandfather she never knew, a priest from childhood, past boyfriends and the uncle of the baby girl she adopted.
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The Emperor of Sound
by Timbaland
A memoir by the renowned music producer, Top 10 artist and executive music producer of the hit show Empire shares uncensored perspectives into his intentionally low-key lifestyle, his creative process and his relationships with such artists as Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams.
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Hello Life!
by Marcus Butler
A British YouTube star offers his advice on being healthy, dating, overcoming adversity, getting what you want out of life and much more.
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John Le Carre: The Biography
by Adam Sisman
The award-winning biographer and author of Boswell's Presumptuous Task presents an authorized account of the influential post-World War II writer's life and work to cover his unconventional youth, service in British intelligence and struggles to build a literary career.
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Lady Bird and Lyndon: The Hidden Story of a Marriage that Made a President
by Betty Boyd Caroli
Challenges popular misconceptions to profile Lady Bird Johnson as a quiet but influential contributor to the 36th president's political strategies and campaigns, sharing insights into her early family life, marriage and role as a balancing force to Johnson's difficult personality.
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Make 'em Laugh: Short-term Memories of Longtime Friends
by Debbie Reynolds
A lighthearted collection of anecdotes, stories, jokes and random musings by the Hollywood star and best-selling author of Unsinkable shares insights into her celebrity friendships, headline-making divorce from Eddie Fisher and experiences as a mother.
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Over the Top and Back: The Autobiography
by Tom Jones
Published to coincide with his 75th birthday, a personal account by the legendary singer draws on six decades of music to discuss his coal-miner origins, longtime marriage and creative process.
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Petty: The Biography
by Warren Zanes
An intimate account of the life of the iconic rock-and-roll star traces his rural Southern upbringing, the stories behind his most famous songs and his collaborations with such fellow artists as George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash.
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Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter
by Kate Clifford Larson
Based on information contained in Rose Kennedy's diaries and correspondence, as well as exclusive family interviews, the author describes the plight of a woman forgotten to history, who was intellectually disabled and kept hidden by the family after she received a lobotomy at the age of 23.
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Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll
by Peter Guralnick
Draws on extensive interviews and firsthand personal observations extending throughout a 25-year period with both Phillips and nearly all of the legendary Sun Records artists in a portrait that explains the label's unique and influential integration of new music styles.
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This Old Man: All in Pieces
by Roger Angell
The award-winning, nonagenarian New Yorker writer and editor presents a selection of essays, letters, light verse, book reviews and other pieces culled from the 10th decade of his vibrant life, including the acclaimed title work, in which he surveys the limits and discoveries of great and abundant age.
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Tough As They Come: A Memoir
by Travis Mills
A retired paratrooper and one of the only five soldiers to have survived quadruple-amputee injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan, the author describes how his faith and his mantra of “never give up—never quit” has helped him rebuild his life since Afghanistan.
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The Washingtons: "Join'd by Friendship, Crown'd by Love"
by Flora Fraser
A full-scale portrait of the marriage between the first president of the United States and his wife shares insight into their unlikely bond, their early years at Mount Vernon, the impact of the American Revolution on their relationship and their experiences as a reluctant First Family.
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The White Road: Journey into an Obsession
by Edmund De Waal
A forefront ceramic artist and author of the award-winning The Hare With Amber Eyes presents a narrative history of porcelain that traces the stories of his travels through five world regions where porcelain was innovated, created and collected.
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Ardennes 1944: Hitler's Last Gamble
by Antony Beevor
The best-selling author of D-Day reconstructs the Battle of the Bulge in riveting detail to discuss the surprise counteroffensive by German forces, the numerous casualties on both sides and the strategies that enabled an Allied victory.
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Cyberphobia: Identity, Trust, Security and the Internet
by Edward Lucas
A senior editor at The Economist examines the catastrophic flaws in cybersecurity, which allows criminals to access and drain bank accounts and steal personal information and calls for stronger regulations and bold solutions.
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He Killed Them All: Robert Durst and My Quest for Justice
by Jeanine Pirro
The former prosecutor depicted in the hit HBO documentary series "The Jinx" traces her 15-year investigation into accused murderer Robert Durst for the disappearance of his wife, sharing previously undisclosed evidence about other crimes Durst is believed to have committed.
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Hunter Killer: Inside America's Unmanned Air War
by T. Mark McCurley
An inside look at the U.S. military's Remotely Piloted Aircraft program examines the aviators and drone aircraft that are changing modern warfare from the perspective of an RPA pilot while recounting some of his most significant missions to date.
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The Last of the President's Men
by Bob Woodward
The best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of All the President's Men presents a new work of narrative nonfiction.
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Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living
by Jason Gay
A popular columnist at The Wall Street Journal offers a rulebook for experiencing life and all its inherent humor by taking note of small daily victories, ones that aren't necessarily meaningful, but that make you feel good.
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Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts
by Chip Kidd
Granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, a renowned designer presents and discusses the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot from the original art, in a book that features rare and unpublished original art and developmental work.
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Power Wars: Inside Obama's Post-9/11 Presidency
by Charlie Savage
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and award-winning author of Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy presents an account of how the Obama administration has responded to and been shaped by the international dynamics of the post-September 11 world.
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The Rift: A New Africa Breaks Free
by Alex Perry
A former correspondent for TIME and Newsweek describes how outsiders completely misunderstand Africa and argues that Islamists, dictators and foreign aid workers all contribute to the problems there, rather than help.
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Sarah Style at Home
by Sarah Richardson
An HGTV star takes readers inside her personal style at home, in a book that includes exterior and interior photos, family recipes and hundreds of tips to inspire readers.
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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome
by Mary Beard
A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history, including women, slaves and criminals.
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Strong Looks Better Naked
by Khloe Kardashian
The reality show personality and best-selling author shares the story of her struggles with weight, relationships and self-image while outlining her secrets for building a strong body and character.
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Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The New York Times best-selling author of What If? and the creator of the webcomic xkcd uses line drawings and common words to provide simple explanations for how things work, including microwaves, bridges, tectonic plates, helicopters and much more.
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The Time of Our Lives: Collected Writings
by Peggy Noonan
A collection of top-selected writings by the Wall Street Journal columnist and best-selling author of What I Saw at the Revolution traces her career in journalism and in leading political circles throughout the Reagan administration and beyond.
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To Hell and Back: Europe 1914-1949
by Ian Kershaw
The award-winning history scholar and author of Hitler: A Biography covers the pivotal years of World War I and World War II to discuss key causative factors, forefront decision-makers and the violent impact of the wars throughout the European continent.
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Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World
by Bill Nye
The best-selling author of Undeniable and former host of Bill Nye the Science Guy challenges common misunderstandings about global warming while outlining the scientific community's potential for solving key energy and environmental problems.
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Wheat Belly: Reprogram Your Body for Rapid Weight Loss and Amazing Health
by William Davis, M.D.
The New York Times best-selling author of Wheat Belly Total Health outlines a 10-day grain detox program that blends strategically designed meal plans and recipes for eliminating wheat and related grains from a diet, sharing testimonies by individuals who have successfully lost weight on the plan.
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The Witches: Salem, 1692
by Stacy Schiff
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cleopatra analyzes the Salem Witch Trials to offer key insights into the role of women in its events while explaining how its tragedies became possible.
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