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New Biographies & Memoirs
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Chester B. Himes : a biography
by Lawrence Patrick Jackson
An account of the improbable life of the controversial writer explores Himes' middle-class origins, imprisonment, creative experiences during World War II and eventual escape to Europe, where he became famous for his Harlem detective series and its themes of sexuality, racism and social injustice.
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The great Nadar : the man behind the camera
by Adam Begley
A portrait of the fabled Parisian photographer, adventurer and pioneer discusses his bohemian youth, larger-than-life studio, pioneering exploits as a balloonist and photography sessions with such famed subjects as Victor Hugo, Gustave Courbet and Alexandre Dumas. By the author of Updike.
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Hannibal
by Patrick Hunt
A portrait of the ancient-world commander includes discussions of his childhood under a master strategist father, his leadership during the Second Punic War and his famed crossing of the Alps with his army and war elephants in an epic battle against Rome.
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I can't make this up : life lessons
by Kevin Hart
The award-winning actor and comedian presents an inspirational memoir on the importance of believing in oneself, sharing stories about the addiction and abuse that marked his childhood and how his unique way of looking at the world enabled his survival and successful career.
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Jefferson : architect of American liberty
by John B Boles
A comprehensive biography of a Founding Father depicts him as an architect, scientist, bibliophile, paleontologist, musician and gourmet and offers new insight into his actions and thoughts about race, abolition, democracy and patriarchal responsibility. 25,000 first printing.
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Putin : his downfall and Russia's coming crash
by Richard Lourie
The author of The Autobiography of Joseph Stalin and Sakharov: A Biography makes sobering predictions about a collapse of Vladimir Putin's Russia, investigating potential vulnerabilities in the Trump administration that may be providing Russia with dangerous opportunities.
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Queen of bebop : the musical lives of Sarah Vaughan
by Elaine M. Hayes
An account of the life of the influential jazz artist and civil rights advocate shares additional insights into her lesser-known contributions as an African-American woman, drawing on inside sources to discuss her creative process and challenge misperceptions about her character. 40,000 first printing.
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Reckless years : a diary of love and madness
by Heather Chaplin
The New York journalist and co-author of Smartbomb reveals how, after summoning the courage to end a dissatisfying 10-year marriage, she embarked on an intoxicating journey of adventure and romance in multiple cities before her irresponsible choices triggered a downward spiral and a reckoning she had avoided all her life.
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Who I Am
by Charlotte Rampling
In a lyrical and intimate self-portrait told through reminiscences, the Oscar-nominated actress, model and singer, sharing photographs from her personal archive, recounts the memories and passions from her childhood and youth that would inspire her life and later work as a film star.
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