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The 100 Greatest Olympians and Paralympians
by Nick Callow
The Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games form the greatest sporting extravaganza in the world. Athletes from more than 200 countries, competing in more than two dozen sports and disciplines, battle each other for the glory of the podium. This title celebrates the world sporting endeavour stretching back 112 years.
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Broadway : a history of New York City in thirteen miles
by Fran Leadon
A mile-by-mile history of Manhattan as reflected by its most celebrated street traces its origins as a muddy cow path in a 17th-century Dutch colony and its eventual transformation into a commercial and cultural thoroughfare of businesses, hotels and theaters reflecting the contributions of such figures as P. T. Barnum, Alexander Hamilton and Edgar Allan Poe.
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Brotopia : breaking up the boys' club of Silicon Valley
by Emily Chang
The host of Bloomberg Technology reveals how Silicon Valley got so sexist despite its utopian ideals, why bro culture endures despite decades of companies claiming the moral high ground, and how women are finally starting to speak out and fight back.
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Canada
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
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The complete book of soccer
by Clive Gifford
"The Complete Book of Soccer has ... hundreds of photographs; league and club profiles; player biographies; facts and statistics; coverage of all of the world's major championships; and much more"
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Dear Madam President : An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World
by Jennifer Palmieri
A former Hillary Clinton Communications Director presents an open letter to the future first woman president—and by extension, to all women working to succeed in any field—creating a forward-thinking framework of inspirational and practical advice for all women everywhere who are determined to seize control of their lives, their workplaces and their country. 100,000 first printing. Tour.
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Dinner illustrated : 175 meals ready in 1 hour or less
by America's Test Kitchen
"This innovative cookbook from America's most trusted test kitchen is your new answer to the question, "what's for dinner?" Open to any page for everything you need to cook a complete meal that your family will love, including step-by-step photos for every recipe. Dinner Illustrated is a modern approach to weeknight meals, with a revolutionary layout that makes it easy to open to any page and jump right into making one of our simple, globally inspired dinners. Each recipe appears as a fully illustrated roadmap to producing fantastic, fresh meals (salad and sides included) in an hour or less. No advance prep required; just gather your ingredients, pick up your knife, and follow along with the step-by-step photos until dinner is on the table. Side dishes are built right into the recipes. Along the way you'll pick up a helpful technique or two and learn about new ingredients to expand your culinary imagination. You'll become a faster cook, too, since we show you exactly when to prep each ingredient during the cooking process in order to get the work done efficiently (and without burning anything). And a simple approach doesn't mean simple flavors; there are options for all tastes and diets, including recipes like Parmesan Chicken with Warm Arugula, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad; Grilled Cumin-Rubbed Flank Steak with Mexican Street Corn; Stir-Fried Eggplant with Garlic-Basil Sauce and Rice; Cod in Saffron Broth with Chorizo and Potatoes; and Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and White Beans. Nutritional information for every meal is included as well, so you can choose the recipes that best fit your diet and the health needs of your family on a particular night"
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Eisenhower vs. Warren : the battle for civil rights and liberties
by James F Simon
Traces the bitter 1950s rivalry between President Eisenhower and Chief Justice Earl Warren and how it framed the tumultuous future of the modern civil rights movement, sharing insights into their respective beliefs about gradual versus immediate change and how their complicated political and personal differences continue to reverberate today.
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Enlightenment now : the case for reason, science, humanism, and progress
by Steven Pinker
A follow-up to The Better Angels of Our Nature challenges the doom-and-gloom outlooks of today's media to present dozens of graphs and charts demonstrating that life quality, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge and happiness are actually on the rise throughout the world as a result of the philosophies about an Enlightenment era that uses science to improve human existence.
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The expectant father : the ultimate guide for dads-to-be
by Armin A. Brott
"The fourth edition of this best-selling, ground-breaking, information-packed guide for dads-to-be is now significantly, updated, revised, and expanded. We are expecting! The twentieth-anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parentingclassic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insight into the emotional, financial, and physical-yes, physical-effects of impending parenthood on men. Thanks to this handy reference moms-to-be will know their partner understands and supports them during this anxious and exciting time, and that he has all the tools he needs to be a fantastic, hands-on dad. This information-packed, month-by-month guide incorporates the expertise of top practitioners in their fields, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. It also draws from Brott's own experience as a father of three and from the real-world experiences of the thousands of dads he's interviewed. With the humor of New Yorker cartoons and Brott's gentle approach, The Expectant Father serves as a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy! What's new in this edition of The Expectant Father? - The latest health and safety info - How technology is changing fatherhood - How men's brains change by being involved during pregnancy - Society's shifting expectations for dads - The amazing effects on children when fathers are active partners before birth - How pre-birth participation makes dads more likely to be active parents post-birth - Updated resources. and new research on the big questions that haven't changed much over the years - Am I really ready to be a dad? - How are we going to afford this? - How do I balance work and family? - Will I be able to handle labor and delivery while being there for my partner? - What if something goes wrong? - How will this affect my relationship with my partner? -Will we ever have sex again? - What am I supposed to do with a new baby? - How can I be a good dad? - Will I ever see my friends again or have any time to myself?"
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Fascism : A Warning
by Madeleine Korbel Albright
A former U.S. secretary of state and New York Times best-selling author presents a timely, considered and personal look at the history and current resurgence of fascism today and the virulent threat it poses to international freedom, prosperity and peace. 150,000 first printing
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France
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
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God save Texas : A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State
by Lawrence Wright
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower explores the history, culture and politics of Texas while challenging popular stereotypes, offering insight into how the state boasts some of the highest rates of diversity, technology exports and growth as well as the lowest tax models and government regulations
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Look alive out there : essays
by Sloane Crosley
A latest collection of essays by the award-winning author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake shares her trademark, laugh-out-loud observations on subjects ranging from scaling active volcanoes and crashing shivas to assisted fertility and playing herself on Gossip Girl
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Love and death in the Sunshine State : the story of a crime
by Cutter Wood
An award-winning writer who was a motel guest documents the story of a missing Gulf Coast motel owner and the efforts of local detectives to identify her assailant, offering additional insights into the psychological factors that motivate domestic crimes as based on firsthand interviews with the case's chief suspect.
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Matzo : 35 recipes for Passover and all year long
by Michele Streit Heilbrun
"The preeminent fine Kosher food company with a 90-year history, Streit's, presents 35 recipes for enjoying matzo during the eight days of Passover and all year long. Matzo and the story of its creation are the centerpiece of both the meals and the observance of Passover; it is eaten in place of bread and other leavened products for the holiday's eight day duration. Michele (Mikie) Heilbrun is the co-owner of Streit's, one of the top two matzo companies in the world. Now, she is sharing 35 recipes-- bothfrom her family and fresh favorites-- for ways to cook with matzo that are so good, readers will want to make them all year round. Dishes like Matzo Granola, Caesar Salad with Matzo Croutons, and Matzo Spanikopita show readers just how delicious and versatile this ingredient can be. With its bright photography and fun package, this book is sure to become an instant seder (and anytime) must-have"
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Metabolism revolution : lose 14 pounds in 14 days and keep it off for life
by Haylie Pomroy
A 14-day weight-loss program by the celebrity nutrition expert and author of the #1 New York Times best-selling The Fast Metabolism Diet shares recipes and detailed instructions for resetting the metabolism and losing weight in accordance with her "food as medicine" techniques. 150,000 first printing.
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The milk lady of Bangalore : an unexpected adventure
by Shoba Narayan
A writer and cookbook author describes her return to Bangalore and how she bonded with the local milk lady, offered to buy her a new cow and gained a new perspective on the spiritual and historical role the animal plays in India.
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The myth of the nice girl : achieving a career you love without becoming a person you hate
by Fran Hauser
A candid guide for ambitious women who want to succeed without losing themselves deconstructs the double standards that label and hold back women regardless of kindness or toughness, sharing personal, feminist-forward anecdotes and time-tested strategies for sidestepping regressive stereotypes, cultivating confidence and balancing personal and professional values. 60,000 first printing.
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New York City
by Eleanor Berman
Describes the accommodations, restaurants, sightseeing, landmarks, shopping, and entertainment venues in New York City
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Night school
by Carl Dennis
"The poems in Carl Dennis's thirteenth collection are informed by an engagement with a world not fully accessible to the light of day, a world that can only be known with help from the imagination, whether we focus on ourselves, on people close at hand, or on the larger society. Only if we imagine alternatives to our present selves, Dennis suggests, can we begin to grasp who we are. Only if we imagine what is hidden from us about the lives of others can those lives begin to seem whole. Only if we can conceive of a social world different from the one we seem to inhabit can we begin to make sense of the country we call our own. To read these poems is to find ourselves invited into a dialogue between what is present and what is absent that proves surprisingand enlarging"
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Obama : an intimate portrait
by Pete Souza
A visual biography of Barack Obama's historic presidency, captured in unprecedented detail by his White House photographer, includes images documenting the most consequential hours of the Obama administration as well as the 44th President's encounters with world leaders, cultural figures and family members. (This book was listed in a previous issue of Forecast.)
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On Grand Strategy
by John Lewis Gaddis
Distilled from the Yale University seminar, "Studies in Grand Strategy," a master class in strategic thinking by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of George F. Kennan: An American Life surveys statecraft from the ancient Greeks through FDR and beyond as vital historical lessons for future world leaders
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The people vs. democracy : why our freedom is in danger and how to save it
by Yascha Mounk
From India to Turkey, from Poland to the United States, authoritarian populists have seized power. Two core components of liberal democracy--individual rights and the popular will--are at war, putting democracy itself at risk. In plain language, Yascha Mounk describes how we got here, where we need to go, and why there is little time left to waste.
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Skin in the game : hidden asymmetries in daily life
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Black Swan comes a new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility.
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Smithsonian rock and roll : live and unseen
by Bill Bentley
In December 2015, the Smithsonian called on rock and roll lovers around the world to collect photos and stories of their favorite moments in music. Fans dug through attics, basements, closets, shoeboxes, digital cameras, and photo albums to post great rock shots to rockandroll.si.edu. From Woodstock to the Whisky a Go Go, from Lollapalooza to the 9:30 Club, and all the rockin' places in between, fans overwhelmingly responded with their favorite rock and roll moments. Iconic artists ranging from the Who to Nirvana to Chuck Berry to the Jimi Hendrix and many more are celebrated here. There are early photographs of everyone from Run-D.M.C. to the Runaways, and contemporary shots of some of the biggest names in music, including Bruce Springsteen, the RollingStones, and Metallica. Presented together, these photographs create a kaleidoscopic history of the artists, the musical styles, the venues, the concerts, and the fans. This is rock and roll as it has never been seen before.--Amazon.com
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St. Petersburg : Madness, Murder, and Art on the Banks of the Neva
by Jonathan Miles
A history of the influential Russian city of St. Petersburg documents its founding by Peter the Great in 1703, its successive transformations into Petrograd and Leningrad, and its role as a hub of both international culture and revolution. By the author of Wreck of the Medusa.
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The stowaway : a young man's extraordinary adventure to Antarctica
by Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Documents the true story of a scrappy teen from New York's Lower East Side who stowed away on a daring expedition to Antarctica in 1928, tracing the sensational heyday of the time and how high schooler Billy Gawronski jumped into the Hudson and snuck aboard the expedition's flagship, eventually becoming an international celebrity.
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Text me when you get home : the evolution and triumph of modern female friendship
by Kayleen Schaefer
A personal and sociological examination of the evolution of female friendship in pop culture and modern society draws on the experiences of diverse women and the author's own life to celebrate how the bonds between women have evolved to have as much significance as relationships with romantic partners and family members.
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Your holiness : Discover the Light Within
by Debbie Ford
A recently discovered unpublished work from a spiritual teacher and New York Times best-selling author, which was written during her battle with cancer, is a thoughtful and poignant exploration of the godliness that resides in all of us and a blueprint for recognizing and accepting our latent spirituality. By the author of The Best Year of Your Life 40,000 first printing.
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