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New Non-Fiction March 2024
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50 Oscar nights : iconic stars & filmmakers on their Career-defining wins
by Dave Karger
This collection of original interviews with dozens of A-list actors, filmmakers and craftspeople such as Nicole Kidman, Steven Spielberg, Elton John, Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese and many more takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood's biggest night. 25,000 first printing.
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60 songs that explain the '90s
by Rob Harvilla
In this companion to the #1 music podcast on Spotify, a Ringer music critic reimagines all the iconic hits Gen Xers pine for with vivid historical storytelling, sharp critical analysis and personal ruminations on the songs we both regret entirely and miss desperately.
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The bishop and the butterfly : murder, politics, and the end of the Jazz Age
by Michael Wolraich
"Vivian Gordon went out before midnight in a velvet dress and mink coat. Her body turned up the next morning in a desolate Bronx park, a dirty clothesline wrapped around her neck. At her stylish Manhattan apartment, detectives discovered notebooks full of names--businessmen, socialites, gangsters. And something else: a letter from an anti-corruption commission established by Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Led by the imperious Judge Samuel Seabury, the commission had uncovered a police conspiracy to frame women as prostitutes. Had Vivian Gordon been executed to bury her secrets? As FDR pressed the police to solve her murder, Judge Seabury pursued the trail of corruption to the top of Gotham's powerful political machine--the infamous Tammany Hall"
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A book of noises : notes on the auraculous
by Caspar Henderson
"A Little Book of Noises gathers together sounds from the cosmos, the natural world, the human world, and the invented world, as well as containing pockets of silence. From the vast sound of sand in the desert to the tuneful warble of a songbird, from the meditative resonance of a temple bell to the improvisational melodies of jazz, this is a celebration of all things "auraculous," or "ear marvelous." Sound shapes our world in invisible but significant ways, and writer Caspar Henderson brings his characteristic curiosity and knowledge to the subject to take us on an exhilarating journey to examine noise related to humans (anthropophony), other life (biophony), our planet (geophony), and space (cosmophony)"
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Botanic Gardens of the World : Tales of Extraordinary Plants, Botanical History and Scientific Discovery
by Deborah Trentham
Throughout history the role of botanic gardens has shifted according to the context of the time, from primarily places of medical research to key theaters in the age of exploration, and more recently with a focus on conservation in the face of the escalating climate challenges. From the Renaissance gardens of Italy to the futuristic Singapore Botanic Gardens, this gorgeous book tells the story of these unique institutions. It is a history of science and learning, of politics and national interests, of societal concerns and individual passions.
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Burn book : a tech love story
by Kara Swisher
From an award-winning journalist comes a witty, scathing, but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead. Illustrations.
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The Cactus Air Force : Air War over Guadalcanal
by Eric Hammel
For 40 years from 1961, the late Eric Hammel interviewed more than 150 American participants in the air campaign at Guadalcanal, none of whom are still alive. These interviews are the most comprehensive first-person accounts of the battle assembled by any historian. More importantly, they involved the junior officers and enlisted men whose stories and memories were not part of the official history, thus providing a unique insight. The battle of Guadalcanal was the first offensive operation undertaken by the US and its allies in the Pacific War.
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The Christmas book
by Victoria Clarke
This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes.00Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classicChristmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots.00With paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, the selection of works included features a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Malick Sidibâe, Andy Warhol, and many more.00In The Christmas Book, the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season
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Clay and bones : my life as an FBI forensic artist
by Lisa Bailey
"Lisa Bailey never considered a career working in death until she saw the FBI job posting for a forensic artist. The idea of using her artistic skill to help victims of crime was too compelling to pass up. Soon she was documenting crime scenes, photographing charred corpses, and digitally retouching the disembodied heads of suicide bombers. But it was facial approximation--sculpting a face from the remnants of an unidentified victim's skull--that intrigued her the most. Bailey knew that if she could capture that person's likeness in clay, she just might help them be identified, and that might help law enforcement track down their killer. Bailey worked on hundreds of cases and grew to become a subject matter expert in the field. It was the most challenging and fulfilling work she could have imagined, and she never thought of leaving. But her life changed when she became the target of sexual discrimination and harassment. She was stunned when FBI management protected the abusers and retaliated with threats, slander, and an arsenal of lawyers. Trapped in an increasingly hostile work environment, and infuriated at the hypocrisy of the FBI's tactics, Bailey decided to fight back"
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Colourwork in the round : all the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
by Anna Dervout
"Get ready to try this great knitting style and make beautiful garments! With the help of author Anna Dervout, you'll soon have colorwork spilling off your needles with ease, as you create delicate, modern patterns for women and children alike to wear. Colorwork refers to a technique used to knit patterns in multiple colours; it requires the simultaneous use of several different colors in the same row. Colorwork is used for sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens, but also a wide range of accessories (cushions, Christmas stockings or coasters). An understanding of colorwork paves the way to integrating a vast range of knitting motifs: horizontal, vertical, geometric or stand-alone. Discover different colorwork techniques using circular needles, which are becoming increasingly popular among knitting enthusiasts. You'll learn how to choose your yarns, manage tension, knit in the round, and integrate a seamless change of color into your work. Anna does the hard work of demystifying this traditional knitting technique so that it no longer holds any secrets. Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide you through the learning process; at the end of the book there's the chance to put your knowledge into practice to create five superb patterns, each suited to a different skill level: create a hat, a sweater or a cardigan and see all your hard work pay off!"
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The complete air fryer cookbook : 140 super-easy, everyday recipes and techniques
by Sam Milner
"Whether you are a busy parent, a budget-conscious student, a health-focused home cook or cooking for one, an air fryer is the perfect choice for your kitchen - it's energy efficient, uses minimal fat and creates crispy, flavourful food, often in half the time of a traditional oven. The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook delivers all the recipes and know-how you need to make the most of this game-changing appliance. Authors Sam and Dom Milner have lived and breathed air-fryer cooking for more than 10 years. As the creators of the highly successful website RecipeThis.com, they offer exactly the recipes you are looking for, along with excellent tips on how to get the most delicious results"
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Complete guide to natural home remedies : over 100 recipes, essential oils, herbs, and natural ingredients to treat common aches and pains
by Melissa Corkhill
"Complete Guide to Natural Home Remedies is a comprehensive guide including 100+ recipes and nearly 70 applications to understanding how to use herbs and oils to help the mind, body and soul. Herbal remedies include everything from teas to ointments to tonics and tinctures. They help with ailments such as bug bites and stings, food poisoning, insomnia, shingles, sore throat, acne, arthritis and so much more! Easy to follow chapters are divided by the body's primary systems including digestive, nervous, respiratory, urinary, and skin as well as sections on the remedies to help the heart and mind. With the recipes and their uses in the forefront, this book is the go-to guide for home remedies"
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Cool food : erasing your carbon footprint one bite at a time
by Robert Downey
"What we eat matters-to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This engaging and persuasive book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today-in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world-to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their climate-positive powers. Some of these foods may already be on your shelf, and some are just on the horizon. But cool food is much more than just a shopping list: it's a way of life vitally important to our future. Packed with eye-opening information, actionable items, and two dozen delicious recipes, Cool Food comes alive with engaging storytellingand refreshing humor. Robert and Tom have talked with experts around the globe-from farmers who are pioneering new pathways to more sustainable food, to cutting-edge, climate-friendly chefs. What we choose to eat, where we shop, and how we plan our mealsare daily choices that can have a wide impact on the world, whether we realize it or not. We have the power with each one of our daily purchases and our individual food habits to encourage a healthier and more sustainable food system for everyone"
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Death to beauty : the transformative history of botox
by Eugene Helveston
Follows the unlikely story of botulism's 1817 discovery in contaminated German sausages, to its use in military and research facilities, to Dr. Alan Scott, an ophthalmologist who aimed to safely use the drug in humans.
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Designing gardens with flora of the American East
by Carolyn Summers
In a fully revised second edition of the classic guide, mother and daughter landscape designers help home gardeners plant gardens that are both chic and eco-friendly, in a book that includes detailed descriptions of indigenous plants that nurture native insects and birds.
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Enchanted woodland amigurumi : crochet 15 forest fairies & friends
by Erinna Lee
"In her third book, designer Erinna Lee delves into a magical realm where yarn animals and fairies coexist amidst lush foliage, colorful blooms and ancient trees. Imagine the wonders that await as you crochet these gentle characters and create your very own enchanted woodland. Forage ingredients for a delicious meal with Jules the Mushroom Fairy, toast marshmallows with Holly the Hedgehog, heal injured animals with Tipu the Animal Fairy, and traverse lands far and wide with Poppy the Red-Capped Robin. These forest fairies & friends would love to lend a helping hand and listening ear to anyone who needs it. They teach us that friendship and working together can transform any place into a safe haven for all. The 15 amigurumi in this book are the kindest little creatures, waiting to be discovered and cherished by you. Erinna shares a wealth of information in this book, so with a couple of stitches and some soft yarn, you'll make your very own enchanted woodland in no time!"
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The fatal alliance : a century of war on film
by David Thomson
In this moral conundrum that ponders how much moviegoers enjoy depictions of violence on a grand scale, an acclaimed film critic turns his attention to war movies, exploring how war and cinema in the 20th century became inextricably linked, transforming civilian experience of war—and history itself—for millions around the globe.
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The football 100
by Mike Sando
The sports media powerhouse, over the course of 100 essays, spanning more than 600 pages, reveals the greatest football players of all time—and uncovers the history of the NFL in the process, bringing to life the extraordinary athletic talents who changed the way the game is played.
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Get the picture : a mind-bending journey among the inspired artists and obsessive art fiends who taught me how to see
by Bianca Bosker
"The New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork takes readers on another fascinating, hilarious, and revelatory journey-this time burrowing deep inside the impassioned, secretive world of art and artists An award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession, Bianca Bosker's existence was upended when she wandered into the art world-and couldn't look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends who max out credit cards to show hunks of metal they think can change the world, Bosker grew fixated on understanding why art matters and how she-or any of us-could engage with it more deeply. In Get the Picture, Bosker throws herself into the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and, of course, artists themselves-the kind who work multiple jobs to afford their studios while scrabbling to get eyes on their art. As she stretches canvases until her fingers blister, talks her way into A-list parties full of billionaire collectors, has her face sat on by a nearly-naked performance artist, and forces herself to stare at a single sculpture for hours on end while working as a museum security guard, she discovers not only the inner workings of the art-canonization machine but also a more expansive way of living. Probing everything from cave paintings to Instagram, and from the science of sight to the importance of beauty as it examines art's role in our culture, our economy, and our hearts, Get the Picture is a rollicking adventure that will change the way you see forever"
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A history of basketball in fifteen sneakers
by Russ Bengtson
"CELEBRATE THE INSEPARABLE STORY OF SNEAKERS AND BASKETBALL in this richly illustrated history of the beloved game told through the lens of iconic shoes. It is the story of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, synonymous with basketball from the very beginning and perfect for the sport's plodding and low-visibility early years. (Celtics players were allotted two pairs at the beginning of the season. If a player needed a third, he had to buy it on his own dime. Even if his name was Bill Russell.) How sneaker brands enhanced and even help create some of the game's greatest stars, from Walt Frazier and his signature PUMA Clydes to the icon of all icons, Michael Jordan, and the rise of Air Jordan. Even how innovations in the game evolved as the sneakers evolved,and vice versa-just look at that sloping back to front and strong base of support in Steph Curry's Under Armour Curry One. A story of who wore what and why, legendary players and visionary shoe designers, brilliant marketing gambits and classic on-court moments in a game that grows more popular every year, here is the ultimate book for hoops fans and sneak obsessives alike"
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How We Age : The Science of Longevity
by Coleen T. Murphy
"A leading scholar of aging explains how recent research on longevity and aging may be bringing us closer to the goal of living longer or, at least, slowing the debilitating effects of age."
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Infectious generosity : the ultimate idea worth spreading
by Chris Anderson
Recounting inspiring stories from the world's boldest thinkers, the bestselling author, media pioneer and curator of TED shows how generosity has the power to transform outrage back into optimism and offers a playbook for how to embark on our own generous acts.
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The joy of Costco : a treasure hunt from A to Z
by David N. Schwartz
"The book is a celebration of Costco, the global warehouse retail club. It is filled with fun facts and stories about Costco and its predecessor companies, FedMart and Price Club. Organized alphabetically by topic, with a brief introduction that providesthe history of the company, it uses a question-and-answer format to get at a wide range of interesting subjects.
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Knit a mini ocean : 20 tiny sea creatures to knit
by Sachiyo Ishii
"Choose from a shoal of ocean favorites, including sharks, dolphins, and orca, as well as dazzling blue tangs, colorful clownfish and even an underwater mermaid grotto...these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels"
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The life brief : a playbook for no-regrets living
by Bonnie Wan
Based on the business world's most-used organizational tool, this essential guide for aligning life with your personal, professional, cultural and spiritual dreams features three phases to help you identify your core values and align every are of your life with them so you can feel fulfilled every day.
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Livin' just to find emotion : Journey and the story of American rock
by David Hamilton Golland
"Journey boasts an undeniable position at the top of rock 'n' roll superstardom. This is the story of their remarkable career-from formation in San Francisco and meteoric rise to disintegration and astonishing return. Incorporating exclusive interviews with members of the band, this biography provides a definitive and thrilling ride"
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Look again : the power of noticing what was always there
by Tali Sharot
A neuroscience professor and a Harvard law professor team up in this groundbreaking work, based on decades of research in the psychological and biological sciences, that shows how disrupting our routines can lead to seeing, feeling and noticing again—and embracing much-needed change to live happier, more fulfilling lives.
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The lost tomb : and other real-life stories of bones, burials, and murder
by Douglas J. Preston
From the haunted country of Italy to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God presents extraordinary and enthralling true stories of Egyptian burial chambers, lost treasure, mysterious murders, strange crimes and more.
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Marvelous Mopheads : Hydrangeas for Home & Garden
by Joan Harrison
Marvelous mopheads provides a comprehensive list of mophead varieties and invaluable advice about the best mopheads, including the older tried-and-true mopheads and more-recent introductions.
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Metaracism : how systemic racism devastates Black lives--and how we break free
by Tricia Rose
A pioneering scholar offers this new account of what systemic racism actually is, how it works and how we can fight back, revealing how hard-to-see systemic connections function to disproportionately contain, exploit and punish Black people and showing us how to create a more just America for us all.
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The New York game : baseball and the rise of a new city
by Kevin Baker
Filled with eye-opening stories from baseball's beginnings to the end of World War II, a historian presents all the legendary players, managers and owners, in all their vivid, complicated humanity, on and off the field, as well as a portrait of 19th-century American life in New York City, where it all started. Illustrations.
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Pandora's box : how guts, guile, and greed upended TV
by Peter Biskind
Based on exclusive interviews with executives, writers, showrunners, directors and actors, this culture critique of such streaming services as HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Apple TV shows how and why“Peak TV” has seized entertainment mantle from movies and dominates our leisure time.
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The Point of the Needle : Why Sewing Matters
by Barbara Burman
From the pleasures of mending to the problems of fast fashion, an intimate look at the creativity, community, and deep meaning sewed into every stitch. Tens of millions of people sew for necessity or pleasure every day, yet the craft is surprisingly under-appreciated. The Point of the Needle redresses the balance: this is a book that argues for sewing's place in our lives. It celebrates not only sewing's recent resurgence but sewists' creativity, well-being, and community.
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Remembrance : selected correspondence of Ray Bradbury
by Ray Bradbury
Told through letters from his late teens to his ninth decade, this collection shows the iconic author's progression through life as he knew it, illuminating his enduring legacy as a storyteller, novelist and space-age visionary whose works turned into popular adaptations for stage, film and television.
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Rightsize today to create your best life tomorrow : a motivational guide for those seeking their ideal home later in life
by Marni Jameson
"Moving is no fun. Neither is getting rid of stuff. And both jobs get harder as we get older. So, when those over a certain age - say, in the last third of life - are looking to downsize and move all at the same time, many will conclude, "I'll just stay put, thank you very much." It's not just the acquired possessions holding them back, but also the intangibles. Their memories, their family history, their identities are all in jeopardy, they think. And yet, that reluctance to lighten up, let go, and move on is commonly all that stands between them and a better life.
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Royal icing cookies : 45+ techniques for stunning & delicious edible art
by Morgan Beck
"Create perfect, stunning cookies that sweeten any occasion. Included inside are easy-to-follow and tasty recipes for baking cookies and whipping up a batch of icing. Explore more than 45 techniques and themes to practice before sharing a batch that willsurely be everyone's favorite dessert"
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Seafood simple
by Eric Ripert
The three-Michelin-starred chef of Le Bernardin in New York City teaches readers how to master fish cookery at home through 85 straightforward, mouthwatering recipes, including Tuna Carpaccio, Crispy Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tempura and Miso Cod, for bringing out the vibrant flavor and incredible versatility of seafood.
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Simply chic : modern interior design
by Stephanie Hunt
"A lavish collection of 30 spectacular homes around the world that are the epitome of chic, including coastal escapes, country retreats, and dramatic city residences. Chic is sophistication and elegance, balance and ebullience. It is stylish and fashionable, but never trendy and never tries too hard. On this exclusive Veranda tour of stunning homes, the talented designers and architects offer palettes, patterns, and points of view that are utterly confident and breathtakingly inspiring.
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Simply Symon suppers : recipes and menus for every week of the year
by Michael Symon
With more than 165 delicious recipes that use pantry stapes and accessible ingredients, the star of Symon's Dinners Cooking Out and creator of the viral social media trend“Symon Dinners” offers simple menus and dinnertime inspiration for every week of the year.
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The story of the Bee Gees : children of the world
by Bob Stanley
A renowned pop music scholar presents a dazzling biography of the Bee Gees—Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb, which is an extraordinary human story of career highs and lows that shows, even in the Gibbs' darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts.
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Supercommunicators : how to unlock the secret language of connection
by Charles Duhigg
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, studying supercommunicators—people capable of connecting with anyone, reveals how, everyone time we speak to some, we're actually engaging in one of three conversations, showing us how to recognize which kind of conversation we're having—and teaching us the essential skills for navigating it successfully.
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To infinity and beyond : a journey of cosmic discovery
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Drawing on mythology, history and literature, a legendary astrophysicist and host of the award-winning StarTalk podcast takes us on entertaining journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos where, along the way, science greets pop culture as he explains the triumphs—and bloopers—in Hollywood's blockbusters.
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Trash : a poor white journey
by Cedar Monroe
"Every day across the U.S., 66 million poor white people pay the price for failing whiteness. In this sweeping debut, activist and chaplain Cedar Monroe introduces us to the poor and unhoused of a small town in Washington, who grapple with desperation, acollapsing economy, and their own racism. Trash asks us to see anew the peril in which poor white people live. Can those deemed "trash" join the resistance to the system that is killing us all?"
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