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Abundance
by Ezra Klein
A compelling exploration of how systemic scarcity in areas like housing, healthcare and climate action stems from outdated solutions emphasizes the need for a mindset shift toward abundance and proactive systems to drive transformative progress.
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Adventures in the Louvre : how to fall in love with the world's greatest museum
by Elaine Sciolino
"The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in this magical space and helps us fall in love with what was once a forbidding fortress. Exploring galleries, basements, rooftops, and gardens, Sciolino demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum's lifeblood: the curators, the artisans producing frames and engravings, the builders overseeing restorations, the firefighters protecting the aging structure. Blending investigative journalism, travelogue, history, and memoir, Sciolino walks her readers through the museum's front gates and immerses them in its irresistible, engrossing world of beauty and culture. Adventures in the Louvre reveals the secrets of this grand monument of Paris and basks in its timeless, seductive power"
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The age of diagnosis : how our obsession with medical labels is making us sicker
by Suzanne O'Sullivan
"From a neurologist and award-winning author of The Sleeping Beauties, a meticulous and compassionate exploration of how our culture of medical diagnosis can harm, rather than help, patients I'm a neurologist. Diagnosis is my bread and butter. So why then would I, an experienced medical doctor, be very careful about which diagnosis I would pursue for myself or would be willing to accept if foisted upon me? We live in an age of diagnosis. The advance of sophisticated genetic sequencing techniques means that we may all soon be screened for potential abnormalities. The internet provides a vast array of information that helps us speculate about our symptoms. Conditions like ADHD and Autism are on the rapid rise, while other new categories like Long Covid aredriven by patients themselves. When we are suffering, it feels natural to seek a diagnosis. We want a clear label, understanding, and, of course, treatment. But is diagnosis an unqualified good thing? Could it sometimes even make us worse instead of better? Through the moving stories of real people, neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan explores the complex world of modern diagnosis, comparing the impact of a medical label to the pain of not knowing. With scientific authority and compassionate storytelling, sheopens up new possibilities for how we might approach our health and our suffering"
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Air-borne : the hidden history of the life we breathe
by Carl Zimmer
A columnist for the New York Times takes readers on a fascinating journey through the hidden world of airborne life, blending history and recent scientific discoveries to reveal the mysteries of the living atmosphere and its impact on global health.
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Alfred Hitchcock All the Films : The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short
by Bernard Benoliel
"Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and classic film that the "Master of Suspense" directed over the course of his illustrious, 60-year career, Alfred Hitchcock All the Films draws upon years of research to tell the behind the scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced, down to the creation of the costumes, the search for perfect locations, and of course, the direction of some of cinema's most memorable scenes. Spanning more than six decades, and including stories of work with longtime collaborators like costume designer Edith Head, title designer Saul Bass, and composer Bernard Herrmann, this book details the creative processes that resulted in numerous classic films...
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The ancient eight : college football's Ivy League and the game they play today
by John Feinstein
Award-winning, bestselling author John Feinstein chronicles a year inside Ivy League Football, unveiling the heart and soul of college football's oldest teams as they compete at an elite level in a conference that prizes tradition -- amid a rapidly changing and increasingly monetized collegiate sports world. The history of the Ivy League dates back to 1869 when Princeton played the first college football game against Rutgers. That storied history, however, is not what this book is about. Rather, The Ancient Eight explores Ivy League football today. Why? Because the conference is underrated. NFL rosters typically feature about a dozen former Ivy players. To play in the league, one must maintain the highest academic standards and be a great football player. The rivalries are as intense as in the SEC or the Big Ten, even if the linemen aren't quite as large. There are arcane rules forbidding participation in the NCAA postseason, not allowing eligible graduate students to play, and scheduling ten straight weeks without a bye. But there is also a genuine purity -- not one that's made up for marketing purposes -- in the Ivy League. Through intimate interviews with players, coaches, and key figures, Feinstein uncovers the unique culture that defines football onthe Ivy League gridiron, offering unparalleled access to the remarkable coaching staffs and student-athletes who balance their academic ambitions with their passion for the game. The story of the 2023 season began tragically when longtime Dartmouth coachBuddy Teevens suffered fatal injuries in a bicycle accident, and one of his players, Joshua Balara, died of cancer the same day. But Dartmouth would persist to shockingly win a share of the Ivy championship, along with both Harvard and Yale -- the resultof a nail-biting 138th meeting of those two schools in The Game. On the field, inside the locker room, and around campus, The Ancient Eight reveals the phenomenal stories of the young men who play in today's Ivy League and those who coach them
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Bayou : feasting through the seasons of a Cajun life
by Melissa Martin
The self-taught chef whose book about her Cajun restaurant, Mosquito Supper Club, won the James Beard Award for Best Book offers 100 Southern Louisiana recipes including Carnival Crawfish Boil, Back Bone Stew, Fried Turkey and Cabbage Slaw. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Before Elvis : the African American musicians who made the King
by Preston Lauterbach
This exploration of the Black musicians who shaped Elvis Presley's music focuses on four overlooked artists while examining their influence, legacies and the systemic injustices that kept them in poverty as others profited from their work. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Beyond anxiety : curiosity, creativity, and finding your life's purpose
by Martha Nibley Beck
A guide to overcoming anxiety by tapping into creativity, blending neuroscience and sociology to explain how engaging the brain's creative systems can break the anxiety cycle and lead to peace, improved problem-solving and deeper connections with others. Illustrations.
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Big veg energy : plant-based just got better
by Christina Soteriou
"Experience vegetables like never before with 100 simple, tasty and nutritious recipes to be enjoyed by all. Packed with flavor in every bite, these are hearty meals that showcase just how delicious plant-based food can be. With influences from Christina's Greek Cypriot roots, expect nourishing, vibrant food, including Spicy Mushroom Skewers with Peanut Lime Sauce, Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Butter Chickpeas, Pulled Leeks with Pistachio Cream and Peanut Butter Cherry Jam Semifreddo. Christina shares tipsfor making sure your meals are packed with protein and nutrients as well as being totally delicious"
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Blues in stereo : the early works of Langston Hughes, 1921-1927
by Langston Hughes
"Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes was most well-known for his poems, novels, and plays that highlight Black American life in post-slavery America. Today, he stands as one of the greatest literary innovators. But how did this literary giant rise to such heights? Blues in Stereo zooms in on Hughes's early work (1919-1929). National Book Award finalist Danez Smith joins as curator for this work, offering an introduction on Hughes's lyrical, evocative, and award-winning poetry and notes on the formation of his signature style and craft. Collected from libraries and little-known publications across the country, Blues in Stereo features some of Hughes's earliest undiscovered writings; the collection of his poems published in The Crisis, a monthly publication form the NAACP edited by W.E.B. DuBois from 1910-1934; and even an original unreleased play co-written with DuBois, complete with a full score. This beautifully rendered collection of Hughes's early works is sure to become a bookshelf staple"
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Box office poison : Hollywood's story in a century of flops
by Tim Robey
"From grand follies to misunderstood masterpieces, disastrous sequels to catastrophic literary adaptations, Box Office Poison tells a hugely entertaining alternative history of Hollywood, through a century of its most notable flops. What can these films tell us about the Hollywood system, the public's appetite--or lack of it--and the circumstances that saw such flops actually made? Away from the canon, this is the definitive take on these ill-fated, but essential celluloid failures"
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Chair Pilates and Yoga : Seated Exercises to Improve Strength, Flexibility, Balance and Posture
by Harri Angell
Learn how seated exercise can help you lead a happy, healthy and active life. All you need is somewhere to sit. If you find movement a challenge, have reduced mobility or are recovering from injury, seated movement is an enjoyable and beneficial alternative to more demanding workouts. Chair Pilates and Yoga is filled with tried and tested exercises to keep you fit and healthy - all while seated on a chair or using a chair as a prop. Influenced by Pilates and yoga, these guided movements will help improve your flexibility, strength, balance, posture and breathing, and can reduce aches and pains.
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Dead air : the night that Orson Welles terrified America
by William Elliott Hazelgrove
"On Halloween Eve 1938, Orson Welles put on a radio play of 'War of the Worlds' and terrorized an uneasy American public on the brink of World War II, perpetuating the greatest hoax in history and changing media forever. This book brings to life this fateful night and follows the life and career of Welles before and after the historic broadcast"
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Dear writer : pep talks & practical advice for the creative life
by Maggie Smith
"Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope. Each element is explored through short, inspiring, and craft-focused essays, followed by generative writing prompts"
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Dolly Parton All the Songs : The Story Behind Every Track
by Simon Benoît
Take a deep dive into Dolly Partons almost 60 year career with this complete guide featuring more than 400 photographs, little-known stories behind each album, and behind-the-scenes details about the recording of each track, the musicians involved, and the songwriting process. Organized chronologically, and covering every album and every song that Dolly has ever released, Dolly Parton All the Songs is the result of years of research by three Dolly megafans and longtime music journalists.
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Don't say um : how to communicate effectively to live a better life
by Michael Chad Hoeppner
In a world where communication skills are declining, this guide offers practical exercises to help anyone improve their speaking, overcome filler words, avoid monotone and gain confidence, challenging conventional ideas on how to become an effective communicator. 15,000 first printing.
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F1 racing confidential : inside stories from the world of Formula One
by Giles Richards
A journalist and lifelong fan of Formula One motor racing offers a behind-the-scenes look at the sport through exclusive interviews with team members and high-profile insiders including Christian Horner, Lando Norris, and Toto Wolff. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The flower yard in containers & pots : creating paradise season by season
by Arthur Parkinson
"This inspirational guide demonstrates how a glorious outdoor space is possible, even with only a small patio and a few pots. Featuring detailed photos and text by Parkinson who has been named a rising gardening star by Architectural Digest, this new book is the key to success with container gardening. Parkinson shows how to create a veritable paradise in pots with aspirational season-by-season ideas that are easy to replicate in any situation. The emphasis is on creating a small haven for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife-from flowers for pollinators to small fruiting shrubs that provide winter sustenance for birds. Even an upturned pot can create a welcoming space for a mosquito-eating frog. The book is filled with planting and propagating advice,tips on improving soil, seasonal tasks, and suggested planting ideas that include both flowering and edible plants for a vibrant backyard oasis. This is container gardening at its most romantic and stylish"
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Grief is a sneaky bitch : an uncensored guide to navigating loss
by Lisa Keefauver
"Grief. We've all experienced it. And if we're lucky, we've had support to find our way through it. In her book Grief is a Sneaky Bitch, Lisa Keefauver wants to provide that support through her expertise as a social worker and her own deeply personal experience of loss. Keefauver's advice is framed around the concept of the 5 Ws of grief: why you are grieving, what type of grief, who is grieving, where grief comes from and where it goes, and when we grieve. Building from her podcast of the same name, Keefauver asserts that we live in a grief-illiterate world and offers her readers "a place, time, and space to be seen, validated, and accompanied in your grief." The book is organized into short, manageable parts that address themes like time, relationshipswith others, stories, and grief skills. It is designed to be flexible, so the book can be read from cover to cover or readers can choose the pieces that will help them best since chapters have been crafted to be read in any order"
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Growing Wings : The Inside Story of Red Bull Racing
by Ben Hunt
A propulsive, dramatic thrill ride, Growing Wings chronicles two incredible decades of racing as it tells the story of one of F1’s boldest teams, the legendary Red Bull, from its earliest drivers to pioneering seasons for Coulthard, Webber and Vettel, among others in F1’s heralded cast. With exclusive access to Red Bull’s inner sanctum, leading F1 journalist and author Ben Hunt probes the operations of a world-leading Formula One team, from the personalities, rivalries, turbulence, and controversies to the game-changing tech, leadership strategies, and mindset of the racing drivers themselves.
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The house of my mother : a daughter's quest for freedom
by Shari Franke
Exposes the hidden abuse the author endured from her mother, Ruby Franke, behind the scenes of the popular 8 Passengers YouTube channel, detailing Ruby's strict control, influence from relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, and Shari's path to healing after her mother's 2023 arrest for child abuse.
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I. M. Pei : life is architecture
by Shirley Surya
"I. M. Pei (1917-2019) was one of the world's most influential architects. Born and raised in China, Pei trained and worked in the United States, establishing a practice that spanned seven decades and multiple continents. His legacy includes the realization of some of the most high-profile projects of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, from the modernization of the Louvre in Paris to the design of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. Going beyond the usual building-by-building format of most architectural monographs, I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture is organized thematically, exploring Pei's life and work through six topics that were central to his unique approach to architecture: transcultural identity, urban redevelopment, art and civic form, material and structural innovation, politics and patronage, and regenerating cultural and historical archetypes. Bringing together previously unpublished archival materials, specially commissioned essays, new photography, and personal contributions from those who knew and worked with Pei, this book presents both celebrated and lesser-known aspects of the architect's life and career while solidifying his position in architectural history and popular culture"
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The last manager : how Earl Weaver tricked, tormented, and reinvented baseball
by John W. Miller
Chronicles the life and career of the innovative and fiery Baltimore Orioles manager who revolutionized baseball with data-driven strategies, colorful theatrics and groundbreaking decisions that shaped the modern game while navigating the sport's transition into the free agency era. Illustrations.
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Making pottery without a kiln : happy little projects to make for your home
by Daniela Schmidt-Kohl
"Making Pottery Without a Kiln: Happy Little Projects to Make for Your Home is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to work pottery with their hands from home! Inside, author Daniela Schmidt-Kohl, owner of the KlickerKram shop, will help "mold" youfrom a beginner to someone who can fashion wonderfully creative pots, trays, jars, and plant holders! Including tips for materials and tools and aids--but never requiring a kiln--Happy Pottering will teach you the joys of crafts you can fashion with yourown hands"
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Mellon vs. Churchill : the untold story of treasury titans at war
by Jill Eicher
The never-before-told story of the epic battle of wills between Andrew Mellon, U.S. secretary of the treasury, and Winston Churchill, chancellor of the exchequer, as they debated the repayment of the enormous sums loaned by America to Great Britain during World War I.
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Mindful macramé : create, journal and unwind through meditative knotting
by Isabella Strambio
"Written by acclaimed macramâe artist Isabella Strambio, this book offers a unique combination of practical and personal, inviting you to embrace a mindful and meditative experience through knotting. Each knot tied is a chance to slow down and experiencethe satisfaction of making something beautiful with your hands while nourishing your soul in the process. Choose from quick 30-minute creations (jewelry, belts, keyrings), those that take less than an hour (coasters, placemats, plant hangers) to more intricate designs that invite a few hours of you-time (wall hangings, baskets). Each one is customizable in color and size, offering opportunities to decorate your home with meaningful pieces or make thoughtful gifts. Whether you're dipping your toes into the waters of mindfulness and crafting for the first time or seeking fresh inspiration and support, this beautifully illustrated gift book welcomes you with open arms"
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Mini plein air painting
by Remington Robinson
"Create beautiful artwork outdoors and on the go with Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson"
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Mood machine : the rise of Spotify and the costs of the perfect playlist
by Liz Pelly
Drawing on over 100 interviews with industry insiders, former Spotify employees, and musicians, a music journalist reveals the inner workings of today's highly consolidated record business, showing what has changed as music has become increasingly playlisted, personalized and autoplayed.
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The New Sustainable House
by Penny Craswell
A showcase of twenty-five houses from across the globe offering creative solutions for planet-friendly home design. Designing with the environment in mind is not new. What is new is the increasing number of ways houses can be more sustainably built. With a fresh focus on design ingenuity and innovative technologies and materials, The New Sustainable House demonstrates that there is more to ecologically motivated construction than solar panels and water tanks. From a mud-brick single-story box built in the Texas desert to an all-timber Swedish cabin that is completely petrochemical-free, what unites this diverse collection of houses is the shared motivation of the architects and clients to do as little damage as possible to the planet, without compromising on comfort or aesthetics.
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On air : the triumph and tumult of NPR
by Steve Oney
This riveting account is an epic, decade-long reported history of National Public Radio that reveals the unlikely story of one of America's most celebrated but least understood media empires. Illustrations.
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Owned : how big tech billionaires on the right bought the loudest voices on the left
by Eoin Higgins
Examines how once-idealistic journalists have become beneficiaries of Silicon Valley largesse, allowing spectacularly wealthy reactionaries to pursue their goal of censoring critics to further their business interests?—?and personal vendettas?—?entirely unimpeded while also advancing a toxic and antidemocratic ideology.
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The pardon : the politics of of presidential mercy
by Jeffrey Toobin
Examines the contentious events surrounding President Ford's decision to pardon Nixon, featuring key players such as Alexander Haig and Benton Becker, and explores its long-term impact on American politics and the presidency, arguing that this was not a necessary act of healing, but rather an unwise gift to an undeserving recipient.
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Pay the people! : why fair pay is good for business and great for America
by John Driscoll
This illustrated, data-informed call for a major readjustment in pay scale for all workers, from two individuals who profit mightily from the current imbalanced system, presents a rebuke of modern American business practices and congressional paralysis, but also describes what a reconfigured economy would look like.
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The portable feminist reader
by Roxane Gay
"Feminist skepticism of a canon is healthy. To Gay, a feminist canon is subjective and always evolving, and represents a long history of feminist scholarship. Ten years after her New York Times bestselling essay collection Bad Feminist, Roxane Gay edits The Portable Feminist Reader for Penguin Classics, an anthology of texts that are diverse in feminist thought, strikingly relevant, and dynamic. Sixty-five selections include ancient, historic, and more recent feminist voices. Traditional scholarship sitswith personal essays and poetry. With insightful headnotes, Gay provides context for writings on multicultural perspectives, ecofeminism, feminism and disability, feminist labor, gender perspectives, Black feminism, and more. With this anthology, Gay invites readers to examine the state of feminism, what feminism looks like in practice, and its successes and failures. Gay invites readers to join in conversation with the long and growing line of historical and contemporary feminist thought, and to talk ofcanon, which always remains complex and contradictory, as expansive rather than definitive"
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Quaker samplers : the ultimate collection of traditional and modern designs
by Lesley Wilkins
"A treasure trove of inspiration, this book contains an extraordinary range of Quaker medallion, motif and sampler designs, all created using just 2 simple stitches. Needlework expert Lesley Wilkins' designs bring a modern twist to this traditional craft; they are full of color and charm, and feature popular subjects including birds, flowers, wreaths and monograms"
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Resolute : how we humans keep finding ways to beat the toughest odds
by Benjamin Hall
"After suffering horrific, nearly fatal injuries while covering the war in Ukraine in 2022, Benjamin Hall was told he'd need to spend two years in a hospital learning how to walk again. Instead, he made it home to his family in just six months. Sustainedby his positive attitude and relentless will to keep moving forward, Hall impressed and inspired all those who followed his story and progress, with many wondering how he could bottle his seemingly superhuman resolve. Now with a greater degree of perspective, Hall analyzes the psychological aftermath of the Russian missile attack that profoundly altered his life"
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Reverse the search : how to turn job seeking into job shopping
by Madeline Mann
Leverages insights from a former recruiter to help job seekers shift from traditional application strategies to attracting opportunities through proven steps, enabling them to identify ideal roles, negotiate offers, and secure meaningful, fulfilling and financially stable careers.
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Science of swimming : transform your stroke, gain strength, revolutionize your training
by Brett Hawke
"Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the hydrodynamics of water resistance; and how you can apply this knowledge to streamlineyour technique and achieve your training goals. Each swim stroke is anatomized so you can analyze and adapt your stroke to swim smarter.Full-spectrum training programs--for all abilities and goals--combine drills, speed work, and endurance with dry-land conditioning routines targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and aerobic intensity. All the latest scientific insights explained, including optimum nutrition, the importance of sleep hygiene, and techniques for mental resilience, to questions about wetsuits and open-water swimming. Whether you're swimming simply for relaxation, competing for a club, training for a distance badge or triathlon, or planning to explore the oceans, Science of Swimming will support you both in and out of the water"
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Selling online
by Paul H. Waddy
An ecommerce advisor and online shopping guru shows how to get started in setting up your online shop, discussing topics such as finding hot products to sell; building a website from scratch; dealing with payment and taxes; marketing; and creating happy, loyal customers. Original. Illustrations. Appendix. Index.
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Shakespeare's borrowed feathers : how early modern playwrights shaped the world's greatest writer
by Darren Freebury-Jones
"Shakespeare's plays have influenced generations of writers, but who were the early modern playwrights who influenced him? Using the latest techniques in textual analysis, Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers offers a fresh look at William Shakespeare and reveals the influence of a community of playwrights that shaped his work. This compelling book argues that we need to see early modern drama as a communal enterprise, with playwrights borrowing from and adapting one another's work. From John Lyly's wit to the collaborative genius of John Fletcher, to Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson, Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers offers fresh insights into Shakespeare's artistic development and shows us new ways of looking at the masterpieces that have enchanted audiences for centuries"
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Song so wild and blue : a life with the music of Joni Mitchell
by Paul Lisicky
Blends memoir, biography, and homage as the author reflects on the lasting impact of Joni Mitchell's artistry on his own creative life, tracing how her introspective, unconventional music served as both a personal and artistic guide through his journey from aspiring songwriter to accomplished professional.
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Stronger : the untold story of muscle in our lives
by Michael Joseph Gross
An account of the history and science of muscle and weight training, from the Trojan War to modern-day research, highlighting how strength-building exercises can prevent and treat chronic diseases, improve quality of life, and challenge age-old biases against muscle.
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Sunk cost : who's to blame for the nation's broken student loan system and how to fix it
by Jillian Berman
"Student loan horror stories are seemingly endless. And yet, since research continually shows that the clearest road to financial stability is a college degree, Americans continue to make the optimistic choice to attend college. Whether they attend stateschools or elite privates, community colleges or for-profit behemoths, they will almost certainly need loans to make it to college. If and when those students receive their diplomas, however, student loan payments quickly follow. With rising housing and childcare costs, even those with secure, full-time employment can find it difficult to make ends meet. Many Americans would insist that they chose to enter into debt and should be responsible for those choices. In this book, journalist Jillian Berman shows that focus on personal choice misses the forest for the trees. Through the stories of a diverse group of American college students, history, and policy analysis, Berman demonstrates that the college loan system is built to generate debt. First, federal loans-initiatives designed to support education-are surprisingly difficult to pay down. Second, there is no truly public option for college, making debt all but inevitable. Both of these issues initiated in and were exacerbated by years of policy decisions influenced by corporate lobbyists. The way the student loan system is set up-with guaranteed payback to institutions from the federal government-encourages abuses from all players. The government simply provides too much incentive for schools to list high tuitions and recoup all those funds through government reimbursement. While President Joe Biden's aggressive plan to cancel student debt was overturned by the Supreme Court, his administration has been chipping away at the debt crisis through piecemeallegislation. Berman shows how these measures have helped borrowers, but ultimately argues that these small fixes won't get at the structural problems she identifies. If college continues to get more and more expensive (and for-profit), we'll keep throwing good money after bad"
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Sweet nothings : confessions of a candy lover
by Sarah Perry
An illustrated collection of 100 essays exploring the pleasures and cultural significance of candy through a color-coded approach, reflecting on personal memories while addressing broader themes such as culinary history, pop culture and the complexity of taste in everyday life.
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Teach yourself visually iPhone 16
by Guy Hart-Davis
"Learn what your new iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max is capable of with 900 color screen shots! Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 16 is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of your brand-new iPhone! Apple's graphics-driven iOS 18.1 is perfect for visual learners, so this book uses a visual approach to show you what you need to know to get up and running-and much, much more. Full-color screen shots walk you step-by-step through setup, configuration, and the full range of your iPhone's awesome capabilities including the first all new Apple Intelligence features. Whether you are new to the iPhone or have just upgraded to the 16, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max, this book helps you unlock your phone's full functionality and maximize your use and enjoyment of it.Stay in touch by phone, text, email, FaceTime Audio or Video calls, and social media; download and enjoy books, music, movies, and more; take, edit, and organize photos and videos; track your health, fitness, and habits; manage your schedule, your commitments, and your contacts; and more! The iPhone is user-friendly, attractive, and functional. But it is capable of so much more than you think-don't you want to explore what's possible? This book guides you through iOS 16 visually to help you stay in touch, get things done, and have some fun while you're at it! Get to know the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max with 900 full-color screen shots Master the iPhone's basic functions and learn advanced features Personalize your iPhone to suit your unique needs and get optimal performance Find the services and apps that make your life easier Get your first introduction to Apple Intelligence The iPhone you hold in your hand represents the pinnacle of mobile tech and is a masterpiece of innovative design. Once you get to know it, you'll never be without it. Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 16 is your personal roadmap to your new tech companion"
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Tennis
by Patrick McEnroe
A definitive look at the sport of tennis provides an easy-to-understand guide to men's and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles, along with court diagrams, tips for playing the game, treatments for common injuries and more. Original.
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The Tennis Collection : A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment
by Gustavo Fernández
From a sixteenth-century Italian book, the first to describe the game of tennis, to Arthur Ashe's 1979 competition racket, and Novak Djokovic's adidas tennis kit worn during his Wimbledon 2007 victory, this volume features over 150 pieces of extraordinary ephemera from the Museo de la Moda, alongside images of tennis superstars and seminal moments in tennis history.
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There's always this year : on basketball and ascension
by Hanif Abdurraqib
One of our culture's most insightful critics and most of all, an Ohioan, reflects on the golden era of basketball during the 1990s and explores what it means to make it, who we think deserves success, the tensions between excellence and expectation and the very notion of role models.
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Twenty-nine goodbyes : an introduction to Chinese poetry
by Timothy James Billings
A primer for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese, this book introduces readers to the fundamentals of classical Chinese poetry through twenty-nine ways of understanding a single poem. “Seeing Off a Friend,” by the great Tang poet Li Bai (701–762) has long been praised for its vividness, subtlety, and poignancy. Anthologizing twenty-nine translations of the poem, Timothy Billings not only introduces the poem’s richness and depth but also the nuanced art of translating Chinese poetry into European languages.
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Two Chefs in the Garden : Over 150 Garden-Inspired Vegetarian Recipes
by Lynn Crawford
Over 150 vegetarian recipes from award-winning chefs and vegetable farmers Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk. Two Chefs in the Garden is packed with over 150 vegetarian recipes inspired by country living, growing vegetables, and a desire to eat more plants. From the endless bounty of their garden--sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy arugula, earthy leeks, zucchini, eggplant, pumpkins, potatoes, and more--chefs and vegetable farmers Crawford and Kirk's vibrant collection of recipes coax the most out of seasonal produce in unique recipes.
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Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide
by Michael Miller
Artifical intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of the current century, and its impact is just beginning. In its simplest form, AI is making machines that learn and think like humans. We can expect to interact with AI in nearly everything we do, for example, managing finances, obtaining medical care, finding information, writing, and creating art. This book provides a clear, accessible guide to using AI safely and effectively in daily life.
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Waste wars : the afterlife of your trash
by Alexander Clapp
An investigative account that exposes the hidden realities of the multibillion-dollar global garbage trade, revealing how waste is smuggled and sold across continents, often with dire consequences for vulnerable communities.
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Who is government? : the untold story of public service
by Michael Lewis
"The government is a vast, complex system that Americans pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It's also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it's made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone. Michael Lewis invited his favorite writers to find someone doing an interesting job for the government and write about them in a special in-depth series for the Washington Post.The stories they found are unexpected, riveting, and inspiring, including a former coal miner devoted to making mine roofs less likely to collapse, saving thousands of lives; an IRS agent straight out of a crime thriller; and the manager who made the National Cemetery Administration the best-run organization, public or private, in the entire country. Each essay shines a spotlight on the essential behind-the-scenes work of exemplary federal employees. Whether they're digitizing archives, chasing down cybercriminals, or discovering new planets, these public servants are committed to their work and universally reluctant to take credit. Expanding on the Washington Post series, the vivid profiles in Who Is Government? blow up the stereotype of the irrelevant bureaucrat. They show how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters"
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Whole Brain Living : The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life
by Ph.D. Taylor, Jill Bolte
At age 37, Harvard neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a massive left-hemisphere stroke that took away her ability to speak, walk, read, write, or remember any of her life-and gave her an unprecedented, profound experience of dwelling in the right hemisphere and the sense of oneness and peace to be found there. Her recovery led to her writing the New York Times bestseller "My Stroke of Insight", being named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People in the world, and delivering one of the top talks of all time at the world renowned TED conference. Dr. Jill closed her famous TED talk by stating that we have the power to choose, moment by moment, who and how we want to be in the world. Since she uttered those words in 2008, she has received hundreds of thousands of emails from people all around the world asking for a specific set of directions on how they too can choose a peaceful mind-set in a world where politics, relationships, and life in general spiral into an uncomfortable state of chaos
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Why I cook
by Tom Colicchio
"Tom Colicchio cooked his first recipe at 13 years old - a stuffed eggplant from an issue of Cuisine magazine that he picked up out of boredom - and it changed his life. Now for the first time ever, Tom recounts the extraordinary personal journey that brought him from his working-class Italian background in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to the award-winning kitchens of New York City's best restaurants to the stage of the Emmy Awards. Through 10 memoir chapters and 60 recipes, Why I Cook shares Tom's personal reflections of more than 40 years behind the stove"
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You deserve to be rich : master the inner game of wealth and claim your future
by Rashad Bilal
The creators of the popular Earn Your Leisure podcast present a guide to financial freedom, addressing the psychological effects of living paycheck to paycheck and offering strategies for income-building, passive income, mastering tax systems, and navigating family financial dynamics, supported by inspiring stories of those who have built wealth.
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You must stand up : the fight for abortion rights in post-Dobbs America
by Amanda Becker
"The inspiring, on-the-ground story of the rising grassroots leaders in the abortion rights movement during the pivotal first year after Dobbs. When the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization--overturning the constitutional right to abortion care--the country was thrown into chaos. Abortion providers and their patients faced sudden closures, new restrictions, and rapidly changing rules as nearly half of the states moved quickly to ban or severely curtail abortion access. Against this backdrop, an army of health care providers, lawyers, activists, and everyday people mobilized to protect what a majority of Americans want: legal abortion. In 'You Must Stand Up,' Nieman Fellow Amanda Becker provides a real-time portrait of the creative resistance that unfolded in America's first year without the protections of Roe v. Wade. Amidst daily shifts in health care access, new legal battles coming before partisan courts, and up-for-grabs state constitutions, Becker follows the leaders rising to meet these challenges--doctors and staffers turning to new financial and medical models to remain open and provide abortions, volunteers campaigning against antiabortion ballot initiatives, and medical students fighting to learn to provide what can be lifesaving care. By depicting the splintered reality of post-Dobbs America, and by capturing how Americans have developed new ways to best protect their constitutional rights, Becker ultimately shows how outrage can beget hope, and give rise to a newmovement"--Provided by publisher
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Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance : The World's Best-Selling Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Guide
by Lennard Zinn
From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tire to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, Lennard Zinn's clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair and maintenance job easy for everyone. Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. His friendly step-by-step guide explains the tools you'll need and how to know you've done the job right. The book's two-color interior is easy to read--even in a dimly-lit garage or workshop. Hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations and exploded parts diagrams show just the right level of detail to lead you through every bicycle repair task.
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