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Gray matters : a biography of brain surgery
by Theodore H. Schwartz
One of the world's leading neurologists provides readers with an inside look into the world of brain surgery and delves into the many mysteries behind the three-pound organ that controls everything we do. Illustrations.
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Preppy Kitchen super easy : 100 simple and versatile recipes
by John Kanell
The cooking and baking expert and beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen offers recipes that are quick and easy to make any time of day regardless of your skill level or busy schedule, along with simple instructions, streamlined ingredient lists and dozens of ideas for riffs and make-aheads. Illustrations.
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Hillbilly elegy : a memoir of a family and culture in crisis
by J. D. Vance
Shares the story of the author's family and upbringing, describing how they moved from poverty to an upwardly mobile clan that included the author, a Yale Law School graduate, while navigating the collective demons of the past. Reprint. AB. K. LJ. PW.
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Catherine, the Princess of Wales : a biography of the future queen
by Robert Jobson
Using sources within the royal household, this biography of The Princess of Wales examines her upbringing and how she has endeared herself to millions worldwide with her infectious smile, sense of style and down-to-earth personality. Illustrations.
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All in the family : the Trumps and how we got this way
by Fred C. Trump
"For the record...Fred Trump never asked for any of this. The divisive politics. The endless headlines. A hijacked last name. The heat-seeking uncle, rising from real estate scion to gossip column fixture to The Apprentice host to President of the UnitedStates. Fred just wanted a happy life and a satisfying career. But a fight for his son's health and safety forced him onto a center stage that he had never wanted. And now, at a crucial point for our nation, he is stepping forward again. In All in the Family, Fred delves into his journey to become a "different kind of Trump," detailing his passionate battle to protect his wife and children from forces inside and outside the family. From the Trump house to the White House, Fred comes to terms with his owncomplex legacy and faces some demons head-on. It's a story of power, love, money, cruelty, and the unshakable bonds of family, played out underneath a glaring media spotlight"
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Love triangle : how trigonometry shapes the world
by Matt Parker
In this entertaining and educational ode to trigonometry, which underpins all modern data technology, the stand-up comedian shares plenty of relevant and irreverent reasons we should show a lot more love for the triangles in our lives, relating extraordinary stories of mathematicians, philosophers and engineers who dared to take triangles seriously. Illustrations.
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Pixel flesh : how toxic beauty culture harms women
by Ellen Atlanta
Weaving her personal story with others' to reconfigure our obsession with the cult of beauty and explore the reality of living in a world of paradoxes, the author presents a fascinating account of what young women face under a dominant industry and unmasks the absurdities of the standards we suddenly find ourselves upholding.
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Over ruled : the human toll of too much law
by Neil M. Gorsuch
Meticulously researched and brilliantly written, this exploration of the many laws in this nation reveals the human toll so much law can carry for ordinary Americans, in this must-read for every citizen concerned about the erosion of our constitutional system, and its insights for preserving our liberties for generations to come. Illustrations.
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GED test prep 2024-2025.
by LLC Kaplan North America
New revised and updated, this trusted self-study guide provides essential information for passing the GED test along with more than 1,000 practice questions, two full-length tests, a personalized study plan and more. Original.
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Needles Out!
by Nichole Vogelsinger
This highly visual addition to the author's best-selling embroidery series features mixed-media techniques, including beading/embellishing, stumpwork, fabric painting and needle felting, along with hands-on projects so readers can continue to hone their embroidery skills. Original. Illustrations.
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Men have called her crazy : a memoir
by Annamarie Tendler
Recounting her experience in a psychiatric hospital as well as pivotal moments in her life that preceded and followed, a popular artist, in this stunning literary self-portrait, examines the unreasonable expectations and pressures women face in the 21st century as well as the insidious ways men impact their lives.
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Manboobs : A Memoir of Musicals, Visas, Hope, and Cake
by Komail Aijazuddin
Manboobs is Komail Aijazuddin’s riotous yet intelligent memoir of searching for love, seamlessly blending humor, politics, pop culture, and the bravery required to be yourself. Aijazuddin confidently announces himself as a sharp new voice in humor with his moving, wickedly funny reexamination of the American Dream and our search for home.
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Always a Sibling : The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief
by Annie Sklaver Orenstein
In AlwaysaSibling, Annie uses her own story and those of others to create the empathic, thoughtful, practical resource that she sought. Divided into three sections: With, Without, and Within, it creates a framework that enables the reader to ground themselves in order to process and validate this often overlooked grief. Annie guides readers to capture the memories and emotions of life with their now deceased sibling, then moves to addressing the grieving process in detail as they navigate life without them. Ultimately, readers will find ways to experience their sibling's presence within themselves and acknowledge their legacy. With practical strategies rooted in proven grief processing techniques, trauma recovery, and psychoanalysis, Always A Sibling truly supports mourners through the unique experience of sibling loss.
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Chaos : Charles Manson, the CIA, and the secret history of the sixties
by Tom O'Neill
A journalist's 20-year obsession with the 1969 Manson murders brings shocking revelations about one of the most infamous crimes in American history: carelessness from police, misconduct by prosecutors and even potential surveillance by intelligence agents. 100,000 first printing.
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Impossible City : Paris in the 21st Century
by Simon Kuper
In this entertaining and enlightening memoir of the Paris of today, a British-French author and journalist, who has watched the city change over the last 20 years, shows how Parisians have lived through a sequence of shocks and are now preparing for the Olympics as France executes the“Grand Paris” project.
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