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New History & Biography Coming in October |
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Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance, and Slavery in the Caribbean by Miranda KaufmannThis is the story of heiresses and the role they played in the history of enslavement. Kaufmann peers beneath our pastel-hued, Jane Austen inspired image of the Georgian heiress to reveal a murky world of inheritance, fortune-hunting and human exploitation. She also unearths the stories of the people the heiresses enslaved, whose labor funded their lifestyles with whom their fates were intimately intertwined.
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The Great Contradiction: the tragic side of the American founding by Joseph J. EllisExplores the contradictions at the founding of the United States, focusing on the coexistence of slavery and Native American displacement with ideals of freedom, and analyzes the debates and compromises of the Revolutionary generation that shaped early national policies and attitudes.
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The Far Edges of the Known World : Life Beyond the Borders of Ancient Civilization by Owen ReesAncient historian Owen Rees draws on archaeological excavations to reveal life on the borders of the Greek and Roman empires as thriving multicultural spaces. This is where the boundaries of “civilized” and “barbarian” began to dissipate; where traditional rules didn’t always apply; where different cultures intermarried; and where nomadic tribes built their own cities. Rees offers us a vibrant new lens to see and understand the ancient world.
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Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age by Joy HarjoThe three-time U.S. poet laureate presents a lyrical meditation on identity, growth and resilience, with powerful reflections drawn from ancestral wisdom and personal experience to guide young Native women through the challenges of coming of age, creativity and self-discovery.
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Finding My Way : A Memoir by Malala YousafzaiThrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, the author quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. Now, for the first time, Malala takes us beyond the headlines in her vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness.
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Joyride : A Memoir by Susan OrleanThis vibrant memoir tracing a celebrated writer's creative journey blends personal stories with reflections on curiosity, discovery and the writing life, while offering inspiration and practical insights for anyone pursuing a path shaped by wonder and imagination.
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Last Rites by Ozzy OsbourneThe shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Ozzy Osbourne's descent into hell. Along the way, he reflects on his extraordinary life and career, including his marriage to wife Sharon, as well as his reflections on what it took for him to get back onstage for the triumphant Back to the Beginning concert, where Ozzy reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the final time.
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