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21 lessons for the 21st century
by Yuval N Harari
The New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens and Homo Deus shares probing insights into such present-day issues as the role of technology in transforming humanity, the epidemic of false news and the modern relevance of nations and religion
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Adobe Creative cloud all-in-one for dummies
by Jennifer Smith
Describes the features of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs, including Adobe Bridge, InDesign CC, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, Acrobat, and Adobe XD
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America : the farewell tour
by Chris Hedges
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning presents a controversial examination of today's America that connects unemployment, deindustrialization and dwindling opportunities to today's rise in depression, hate and drug abuse
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The art of gathering : how we meet and why it matters
by Priya Parker
A conflict resolution facilitator describes why most of the gatherings in our lives are boring and unproductive and uses examples ranging from conferences and meetings to courtrooms and flash mobs to demonstrate how simple, but specific changes can energize any gathering.
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Basketball : a love story
by Jackie MacMullan
A revelatory history of basketball, published to coincide with a major ESPN and ABC series, draws on hundreds of interviews with leading athletes, coaches, executives and journalists from the NBA, WNBA, NCAA and international leagues. TV tie-in.
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Big game : the NFL in dangerous times
by Mark Leibovich
The award-winning New York Times Magazine chief national correspondent, best-selling author of This Town and lifelong Patriots fan presents a scathing analysis of professional football in the present climate of high success, dangerous injuries and scandal
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The book of books : explore America's 100 best-loved novels
by PBS
Illustrated with original-manuscript and first-edition covers, a companion to the PBS 2018 summer series reveals America's 100 best-loved novels, profiling each for author stories, social relevance, media adaptations, rejections and bannings. 70,000 first printing. TV tie-in.
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California's best trips : 33 amazing road trips
by Sara Benson
Presents itineraries for thirty-three road trips in California, including trips along Pacific Coast highways, through Napa and Sonoma Valleys, and around Santa Barbara wine country
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College admission : from application to acceptance, step by step
by Robin Mamlet
A comprehensive guide for college-bound teens and their parents shares step-by-step coverage of today's competitive admissions processes based on expert advice by 50 admissions deans from ivy-league universities, in a reference that outlines recommendations for the sophomore, junior and senior grades of high school. Original.
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Daemon voices : on stories and storytelling
by Philip Pullman
The internationally best-selling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy shares insights into the art of writing while exploring how education, religion and science, as well as his favorite classics, helped shaped his literary life.
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Fear : Trump in the White House
by Bob Woodward
Draws on interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, personal diaries, and other documents to depict life in the Trump White House, focusing on Trump's decision-making process for foreign and domestic policies
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The fighters : Americans in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq
by C. J. Chivers
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Gun traces the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq through its most at-risk participants, offering insights into such events as the hunt for bin Laden and counterguerilla warfare in the mountains of the Korengal Valley
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The Hashimoto's healing diet : anti-inflammatory strategies for losing weight, boosting your thyroid, and getting your energy back
by Marc Ryan
"A practical guide to using diet and nutrition strategically to heal Hashimoto's thyroiditis. If you've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, it can be hard to know where to start with your diet. There are so many different cookbooks and recommendations, andfew provide different options for different situations. That's where The Hashimoto's Healing Diet comes in! In this book, Marc Ryan, L.Ac., will help you deal with the changes that are frequently involved with chronic conditions like Hashimoto's. He shows you how to use dietary inventions strategically, so that you can adapt your plan in different circumstances. He'll guide you through the various complications associated with Hashimoto's, and the recommended diet and treatment protocols for each one, including Candida, histamine intolerance, intestinal problems, Epstein-Barr virus, and more. In much the same way Marc explored the five elements of thyroid health in his first book, How to Heal Hashimoto's, he will explore the five elements of digestive health here (earth, metal, wood, water, and fire). You'll learn a brief history of Chinese medicine and "yin fire," one of the most important concepts in internal diseases. Finally, Marc offers an action plan for readers to continue on their journey toward total wellness"
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Heart : a history
by Sandeep Jauhar
A leading cardiologist and author of Doctored and Intern examines the recent dismantling of historical taboos and the development of transformative heart procedures that have changed how we live and what we understand about illness
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iPad for dummies
by Bob LeVitus
Provides instructions and advice for new users of the iPad computer, covering such topics as initial setup, Internet searches, email, audio, video, photographs, electronic books, troubleshooting, and accessories
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Italy's best trips : 40 amazing road trips
by Duncan Garwood
Presents itineraries for forty road trips in Italy, including excursions through the Italian Riviera, Tuscany, Piedmont, the Amalfi coast, and Sicily
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Jell-O girls : a family history
by Allie Rowbottom
A descendant of the Jell-O dynasty traces the privilege, addiction and illness that has impacted generations of her family, tracing her late mother's obsessive research into a link between their family's lifestyle and poor health. 35,000 first printing.
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Leadership in turbulent times : In Turbulent Times
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of No Ordinary Time draws on five decades of scholarship to offer an illuminating exploration of the early development, growth and exercise of leadership as demonstrated by Presidents Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR and Johnson
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Modern ethics in 77 arguments : a Stone reader
by Peter Catapano
The editors of the award-winning New York Times philosophy column collect 64 essays from its online publications to explore topics ranging from consciousness and religious belief to gun control and drone warfare.
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New York City
by Regis St. Louis
Provides travel information about New York City, including cultural attractions, dining, nightlife, shopping, and lodging, with suggested itineraries, excursions, and practical information about the city
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Peterson's How to Get Money for College 2019
by Peterson's
A directory of billions of dollars in financial aid includes federal grants, work-study programs, gift aid and athletic awards, all available from more than 2,400 four-year colleges, as well as an overview of the financial-aid process, indexes and state-by-state listings of public scholarships and grants. Original.
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Reckless : Henry Kissinger and the Tragedy of Vietnam
by Robert K. Brigham
Argues that Henry Kissinger's strategy for Vietnam was driven by his personal and political rivalries and resulted in an unnecessarily long and ultimately ill-conceived war that cost America billions of dollars and 35,000 lives. 20,000 first printing.
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Sleepyhead : the neuroscience of a good night's rest
by Henry Nicholls
A science writer recounts his life dealing with chronic narcolepsy and explores the world of sleeping disorders and its victims—including insomniacs, fellow narcoleptics and sleep-apnea sufferers—and uncovers the secrets of a good night's rest. 20,000 first printing.
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Small animals : parenthood in the age of fear
by Kim Brooks
A full-length memoir based on the author's viral essay recounts a harrowing family event and how it reflected changes in beliefs and heightened fears that have transformed parenting in the course of a single generation.
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Teach yourself visually Excel 2016
by Paul McFedries
Each illustrated resource offers visual learners a great beginner's guide to a particular topic, augmenting step-by-step instructions with full-color screen shots.
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These truths : a history of the United States
by Jill Lepore
The award-winning author of The Secret History of Wonder Woman chronicles the origins and rise of today's divided America while investigating whether the nation has delivered on its promises of political equality, natural rights and the sovereignty of the people
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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2019
by Bob Sehlinger
Explains how Disney World works, in a book that includes tips on saving money, ratings for area hotels and evaluations of attractions by age group, as well as information on cutting waits in line and much more. Original.
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"What the hell do you have to lose?" : Trump's war on civil rights
by Juan Williams
The political analyst, civil-rights expert and best-selling author of We the People presents a forceful critique of how key decisions by the Trump administration are rolling back advances in voting rights, integration and race discrimination. 35,000 first printing
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YouTube channels for dummies
by Rob Ciampa
Offers advice for building an online audience for videos on YouTube, covering such topics as launching and promoting a channel, creating a content strategy, editing video, improving search results, and handling copyright issues
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