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The Tyranny Of Merit : What's Become Of The Common Good?
"A world-famous political philosopher, and the bestselling author of Justice, reveals the driving force behind the resurgence of populism: the tyranny of the meritocracy and the resentments it produces"--…
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Sent into hiding during World War II, headstrong seventeen-year-old Princess Charlotte assumes an alias and enjoys the freedoms of a normal life in Yorkshire before her ill-fated romance with her guardians' son leads to the orphaning of a royal infant.…
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Melania And Me : The Rise And Fall Of My Friendship With The First Lady
"A revealing and explosive portrayal of Stephanie Winston Wolkoff's fifteen-year friendship with Melania Trump and observations of the most chaotic White House in history."--…
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World Of Wonders : In Praise Of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, And Other Astonishments
"From beloved, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes a debut work of nonfiction-a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us"--…
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The Big River : Salmon Dreams And The Columbia River Treaty
A collection photographs of the Big River accompanied by essays, many by Pacific Northwest tribal members, about the history and importance of salmon in the Columbia River and the issues around the many dams blocking the historic salmon runs.…
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In this sequel to The harbinger, the reader witnesses the return of Nouriel, Ana Goren, and the mysterious figure known as 'the prophet.'…
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A memoir from President Trump's former attorney and personal advisor shares information about the inner workings of Trump's business empire, political campaign, and presidential administration.…
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Even In Our Darkness : A Story Of Beauty In A Broken Life
The author shares the story of how his accomplishments as a professor, author, and speaker at a young age brought an addiction to success, pride, and control, and how tragedy forced him to face these demons by surrendering control.…
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Italian teenager Giovanna searches for a sense of identity and clear perspectives when she finds herself torn between the refinements and excesses of a divided Naples.…
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"A riveting, entertaining, and refreshing take on the mother-daughter dyad and its ensuing complexities"--…
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Odetta : A Life In Music And Protest
"The untold story of the woman whose music and afro inspired a generation, whose voice provided a soundtrack for the unfolding civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s"--…
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The Lions Of Fifth Avenue : A Novel
A New York Public Library superintendent's wife reevaluates her priorities upon joining a woman's suffrage group in 1913, decades before her granddaughter's efforts to save an exhibit expose tragic family secrets.…
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"A tender, potent, and compulsively readable novel of a Nigerian-Indian family and the deeply held secret that tests their traditions and bonds"--…
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Conscious Leadership : Elevating Humanity Through Business
"From Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and his coauthors, a follow-up to groundbreaking bestseller Conscious Capitalism-revealing what it takes to lead a purpose-driven, sustainable business"--…
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In nineteenth-century London, a young maid and a gentleman fall in love, in spite of the barriers of wealth and social class between them.…
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When Kal-El's rocket lands in the Soviet Union, he is raised to fight for the ideals of the Communist Party, and becomes Russia's greatest protector, Superman.…
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When a movie studio is torn down in Japan, television personality Genya Tachibana tracks down Chiyoko Fujiwara, a recluse and one of the studio's most famous stars, and is drawn into the story of her mysterious past.…
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In 1882 a young Russian aristocrat goes on an adventure to find out what happened to her grandfather.…
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In this black comedy of middle-aged masculinity gone awry, a recent divorcee who becomes obsessed with a vintage fringed deerskin jacket that begins to exert an uncanny hold on him.…
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While writing letters to Innocence X, a justice-seeking project, asking them to help her father, an innocent black man on death row, teenaged Tracy takes on another case when her brother is accused of killing his white girlfriend.…
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Aaron and Tillie do not know each other, but they both feel suicidal and arrive at the George Washington Bridge at the same time, intending to jump. Includes resources about suicide prevention and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth.…
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In upstate New York, Stephanie and Patrick are adjusting to life with their colicky twin babies. But when a woman from Patrick's past drops in on them unexpectedly, everything changes.…
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In this story that incorporates Spanish words, Marta explores the world of opposites and animals.…
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When a bad storm drives all of the farm animals into the barn, can they set aside their fears and welcome wild animals, too?…
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"A novel about a poor Haitian laborer who falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy doctor, and their fight to stay together in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake"--…
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The Evidence Of Things Not Seen
Focusing on the murders of Afro-American children in Atlanta in 1979 and 1980, Baldwin examines race relations in America and the inequities of the criminal justice system.…
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My Dad Thinks I'm A Boy?! : A Trans Positive Children's Book
"Sophie" thinks that she is a girl, but she was born a boy and her dad thinks that he is a boy. Sophie/Stephen wants to be transgender.…
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A princess rebels against her royal obligations and explores Rome on her own. She meets an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love.…
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The Pull Of The Stars : A Novel
Dublin, 1918. Ireland is ravaged by war and disease. Nurse Julia Power works in a quarantined maternity ward. Two outsiders step into her world, who she will connect with in unexpected ways.…
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"Sharp, comic, disruptive, tender, Raven Leilani's debut novel, Luster, sees a young black woman fall into art and someone else's open marriage"--…
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CBD & Chill : 75 Self-care Recipes For Everyday Wellness
"This is a gorgeous, highly visual book of edible and topical recipes that help you incorporate CBD into your daily life for overall wellness and targeted issues, brought to you by the founders of Dazey CBD"--…
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The Butterfly Effect : Insects And The Making Of The Modern World
"An insightful, entertaining dive into the fruitful, centuries-long relationship between humans and insects, revealing the fascinating and surprising array of ways humans depend on these minute, six-legged pests"--…
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How To Argue With A Racist : What Our Genes Do (and Don't) Say About Human Difference
"The most up-to-date science on the genetics of who we are and where we come from, showing us a more scientifically enlightened way to talk colloquially about race"--…
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Hoax : Donald Trump, Fox News, And The Dangerous Distortion Of Truth
The CNN correspondent examines Donald Trump's controversial relationship with the Fox News network and discusses the tensions at the network between Trump loyalists and the few remaining journalists.…
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In 1914, a colorful melange of celebrities embark on a funeral voyage for a dead opera star. An allegorical film blending spectacle, humour, poignance and grotesquerie.…
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Facing his own mortality, an aging widower hopes to alleviate his care-taking daughter's loneliness by arranging her marriage.…
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A Lab Of One's Own : One Woman's Personal Journey Through Sexism In Science
A memoir-manifesto from the first female director of the National Science Foundation about the entrenched sexism in science, the elaborate detours women have taken to bypass the problem, and how to fix the system.…
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Dream Big : Know What You Want, Why You Want It, And What You're Going To Do About It
From New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences, a wildly inspiring yet utterly practical blueprint for helping readers find and reach their biggest dreams.…
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Aided by billionaire Gabe Korgan, CIA agent Alisa Flynn is determined to rescue schoolgirls kidnapped from their African boarding school. But Alisa is hiding her personal stake in the rescue.…
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Trump And The American Future : Solving The Great Problems Of Our Time
The former Speaker of the House explains what is at stake in the 2020 elections and why he believes Donald Trump must be re-elected.…
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Will is forced to overcome his fear of Wargals, the foot soldiers of rebel warlord Morgarath, as Araluen's army prepares to battle Morgarath's forces.…
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Fleeing west to find a safe haven in a world vastly transformed by a pandemic that has killed nearly all men, a mother disguises her son as a girl to escape dangerous adversaries, including her own sister.…
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The 47-year old Al Capone, after ten years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.…
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The dying wish of a loving father ignites a family drama that brings two sisters and their acid-tongued, Russian-born mother together in a story that reaches back to WWII Leningrad.…
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Notes On A Silencing : A Memoir
Traces the author's healing journey after a traumatizing sexual assault at infamous St. Paul's boarding school, describing how she helped police uncover proof of the school's institutionalized mandate of silence.…
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Peterson Reference Guide To Bird Behavior
"A fascinating look at what birds do and why they do it"--…
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Offers advice, insight, and tips for moms and dads, discussing pregnancy and birthing practices, prenatal screenings, postpartum birth control, and nutrition.…
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Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Western North America
"A new edition of the best-selling field guide, with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii"--…
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Trump On Trial : The Investigation, Impeachment, Acquittal And Aftermath
Washington Post journalists Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan present an account of the investigation, impeachment, and acquittal of Donald Trump, a political drama that challenged American democracy itself.…
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Taste Of Home Meal Planning : The 500+ Recipes, Secrets & Tips That Busy Meal Planners Rely On Most.
"Save time and money with smart meal preps that carry you through the week. Recipes, monthly meal plans, and shopping list pointers help busy families plan smart."--Provided by publisher.…
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All Along You Were Blooming : Thoughts For Boundless Living
A collection of illustrated inspirational poetry and prose thoughts from the Instagram poet Morgan Harper Nichols.…
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And Then You Shoot Your Cousin
" ... A bold exploration of strange new themes and sounds ..."--Billboard.…
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Character : The History Of A Cultural Obsession
"An investigation into the concept of character, an enduring human obsession in literature, psychology, politics, and everyday life"--…
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Live Free Or Die : America (and The World) On The Brink
"America's top rated cable news host and New York Times bestselling author offers his first book in ten years, a rousing look at contemporary politics in his trademark take-no-prisoners style"--…
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White Too Long : The Legacy Of White Supremacy In American Christianity
"WHITE TOO LONG draws on history, statistics, and memoir to urge that white Christians reckon with the racism of the past and the amnesia of the present to restore a Christian identity free of the taint of white supremacy"--…
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