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New NonfictionDecember 2019
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Out loud : a memoir by Mark MorrisThe acclaimed choreographer traces his rise from humble origins to the pinnacle of the performing-arts world, discussing his formation of the Mark Morris Dance Group and his celebrated collaborations with such artists as Mikhail Baryshnikov and Yo-Yo Ma.
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Face it by Debbie HarryComplemented by rare photos, this memoir by the iconic performance artist traces seven decades in the entertainment industry while discussing her professional collaborations, struggles with addiction, near-escape from Ted Bundy and Blondie alter-ego.
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The new architecture of wine : 25 spectacular California wineries by Heather Sandy HebertStories and stunning architecture of 25 California wineries pay homage to the winemakers' passion for the land and its heritage with the transformation of the California wine industry and its architecture over the past 20 years into splendid spaces which celebrate California's topography, agricultural heritage, historic architectural vernacular, and forward-thinking passion for sustainability and design.
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Bedlam : an intimate journey into America's mental health crisis
by Kenneth Paul Rosenberg
A psychiatrist and award-winning documentarian illuminates the mental-health crisis in the U.S., revealing how a high percentage of Americans are incarcerated for mental illness and what needs to be done for more compassionate and effective change.
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Barrio America : how Latino immigrants saved the American city by A. K Sandoval-StrauszThe award-winning historian and author of Hotel documents the role of Latino immigrants in revitalizing American cities, tracing the examples of Chicago’s Little Village and Dallas’s Oak Cliff barrios in establishing safe homes and thriving businesses.
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Aristotle's way : how ancient wisdom can change your life by Edith HallThe renowned classicist and author of Introducing the Ancient Greeks explores Aristotle's inquiries into subjective happiness and the lasting, achievable state of contentment that he believed should be the ultimate goal of human life.
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24/6 : the power of unplugging one day a week by Tiffany ShlainThe award-winning Internet pioneer and filmmaker chronicles the past, present and future of ideas about time and technology, outlining a strategy for clarity and life-quality based on disconnecting from technology for one restful day of the week.
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Indistractable : how to control your attention and choose your life by Nir EyalDrawing on groundbreaking research and exclusive interviews, the author of the best-selling Hooked shows us how we can be indistractable through a four-step model that helps us understand the processes of distractions and how we can finally get them under control.
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