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American fire : love, arson, and life in a vanishing land
by Monica Hesse
The Washington Post reporter and author of Girl in the Blue Coat documents the trial of a man who was charged with dozens of counts of arson in rural Virginia county, sharing insight into the perpetrator's struggles with addiction, his relationship with his accomplice girlfriend and the impact of the fires on their community.
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Awkward : the science of why we're socially awkward and why that's awesome
by Ty Tashiro
A psychologist and interpersonal relationship expert draws from research in the fields of human intelligence, neuroscience, personality, and sociology to describe why people are awkward and offers advice and insights on how to embrace our individual quirks and uniqueness. 75,000 first printing.
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The better angels of our nature : why violence has declined
by Steven Pinker
A controversial history of violence by the best-selling author of The Stuff of Thought argues that today's world is the most peaceful time in human existence, drawing on provocative psychological insights into intrinsic values that are causing people to condemn violence as an acceptable measure. Reprint. 100,000 first printing.
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Blind spot
by Teju Cole
The New York Times photography critic and award-winning author pairs more than 150 images with lyrical text to explore his complex relationship to the visual world through his great passions—writing and photography—in a testament to the art of seeing.
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Co-create : how your business will profit from innovative and strategic collaboration
by David Nour
The best-selling author of Relationship Economics discusses how leading companies are collaborating with their customers at every stage of new product and service development to create value and shows how to effectively execute this co-creation to ensure that your next offering is exactly what your customers were waiting for.
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Dangerous ground
by M. William Phelps
The author recalls the relationship he established with a serial murderer code named Raven when he sought the convict's services as a consultant for a television program on serial killers, revealing the true identity of Raven and the unsettling connection the two shared
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Everything all at once
by Bill Nye
Discusses how to develop critical thinking skills and create real change on a personal level as well as in the world
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The hidden machinery : essays on writing
by Margot Livesey
A New York Times best-selling author presents a collection of essays that dive into the inner workings of fiction and discusses how modern stories are best crafted through studying classic literature and pairing them with our own life experiences. Original.
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How to fall in love with anyone : a memoir in essays
by Mandy Len Catron
A memoir by the author of the popular New York Times essay, "To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This," shares the love stories that impacted her life and explores the romantic myths people create, explaining how implausible fantasies limit one's ability to achieve and sustain real intimacy.
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Killers of the Flower Moon : the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI
by David Grann
The best-selling author of The Lost City of Z presents a true account of the early 20th-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history.
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The last Palestinian : the rise and reign of Mahmoud Abbas
by Grant Rumley
Draws on interviews with key figures in Ramallah, Jerusalem and Washington to trace the Palestinian leader's youth in Galilee, his family's escape from the 1948 Israeli-Arab war, his education abroad, his emergence as a pivotal contributor to the Oslo peace process and his unsuccessful attempt to promote nonviolence during the Second Intifada.
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Make your bed : little things that can change your life...and maybe the world
by William H. McRaven
The former Navy SEAL, former JSOC commander and decorated Admiral at the head of the operation that took down Osama bin Laden shares uplifting life lessons and recommendations for changing the world for the better by taking small, motivational steps throughout the day. 150,000 first printing.
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My European family : the first 54,000 years
by Karin Bojs
The author documents her research into the history of her family, using the science of DNA sequencing to uncover the secrets of her lineage, dating back tens of thousands of years to Europe's earliest peoples
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Never call me a hero : a legendary American dive-bomber pilot remembers the Battle of Midway
by N. Jack Kleiss
In an eyewitness account of the Battle of Midway by one of its key participants, timed to the 75th anniversary, an American dive-bomber pilot discusses how he sank two Japanese carriers, struck a third, received the Navy Cross and is credited with playing a decisive individual role in determining the outcome of a battle that is considered a turning point in World War II.
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The retreat of western liberalism
by Edward Luce
Explores the weakening Western hegemony and the crisis of liberal democracy as consequences of an economic system that erodes middle-class incomes and a society that has become complacent about the durability of its institutions
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The trouble with reality : a rumination on moral panic in our time
by Brooke Gladstone
Drawing on such writers as Swift and Lippmann, the journalist discusses the concept of reality as it applies to the current political climate, outlining how lies are being disguised as truths and how the lines between the two have become blurred
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Understanding Trump
by Newt Gingrich
A former speaker of the House and Fox News contributor explains why Donald Trump is different from previous presidents and offers advice to the newest commander-in-chief. 300,000 first printing.
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Wild ride : inside Uber's quest for world domination
by Adam Lashinsky
Describes the history of Uber and the startup’s rapid growth, including its contributions to on-demand economy and the mobile revolution while also fighting politicians and tax companies all around the world and the company’s expansion into vastly different industries.
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Written out of history : the forgotten founders who fought big government
by Mike Lee
A senator and champion of a constitutionally limited government introduces readers to the influential, liberty-minded Americans who helped shape our Constitution, including Aaron Burr, whose “trial of the century” in the early 1800s defined the limits of executive power and warned of its potential for abuse. By the author of Our Lost Constitution.
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Young radicals : in the war for American ideals
by Jeremy McCarter
The co-author of Hamilton: The Revolution explores the lives and achievements of five American radicals who fought for political, social and cultural reform, including social critic Randolph Bourne, poet-propagandist Max Eastman, liberal icon Walter Lippmann, suffragist Alice Paul and revolutionary John Reed.
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Book of majors 2018
by College Board
A comprehensive reference to today's academic programs provides in-depth descriptions of more than 200 majors while listing 1,200 majors, as well as the 3,600 colleges that offer profiled undergraduate and graduate degrees, sharing additional insights into how specific majors can translate into careers. Original.
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Getting financial aid 2018
by College Board
A latest edition of an annual reference provides insights into the specific challenges of today's economy while sharing step-by-step, simplified instructions for the FAFSA form and the College Board's CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE' form, in a guide complemented by financial profiles for more than 3,000 schools. Original.
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Fiske guide to colleges 2018
by Edward B Fiske
Shares insider coverage of more than 320 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Great Britain, profiling each for their academic climates, social and extracurricular scenes and quality of life while counseling prospective college students on how to identify a school that is most compatible with their needs. Original.
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Rick Steves Paris 2017
by Rick Steves
Offering a charming introduction to European travel based on the popular PBS travel series, these entertaining travel guides provide inside information on where to visit, what to see and do, where to stay, great places to eat and how to get around quickly and economically, along with a close-up look at local culture, self-guided walking tours, fun side trips and excursions, colorful maps and more. Original.
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