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New Non-Fiction Arrivals at MPL
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Here are our new arrivals, click the title to view in our catalog:
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The Beautiful Ones
by Prince
From Prince himself comes the brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time--featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets.
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The Body : a Guide for Occupants
by Bill Bryson
The award-winning author of A Short History of Nearly Everything presents an engaging head-to-toe tour of the human body that shares anecdotal insights into its functions, ability to heal and vulnerability to disease. Illustrations
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Deep State : Trump, the FBI, and the Rule of Law
by James B. Stewart
A Pulitzer Prize-winning author tells his story of the war between President Trump and America’s principal law enforcement agencies, answering the questions that he believes the Mueller report couldn’t—or wouldn’t.
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Edison
by Edmund Morris
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Morris comes a revelatory new biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history.
Also available in audio
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Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System by Cyntoia Brown-LongIn her own words, the author shares the riveting and redemptive story of how she changed her life for the better while in prison, finding hope through faith after a traumatic adolescence of drug addiction, rape, and sex trafficking led to a murder conviction.
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Home Work : A Memoir of My Hollywood Years
by Julie Andrews
In a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Home, the beloved performing artist reflects on her Hollywood career and the creations of three of her most iconic films, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and Victor/Victoria.
Also available in audio
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I Really Needed This Today : Words to Live by
by Hoda Kotb
An inspiring collection of quotes by the Emmy-winning Today anchor and best-selling author of Hoda features personal selections from her popular Instagram account and urges readers to establish connections and find meaning in everyday life
Also available in audio
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Me : Elton John Official Autobiography
by Elton John
An official autobiography by the influential music artist, published to coincide with the release of Rocketman, includes coverage of John's complicated upbringing in a London suburb, his celebrity collaborations, his struggles with addiction and the establishment of his AIDS Foundation
Also available in audio
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Metahuman : Unleashing your Infinite Potential
by Deepak Chopra
The best-selling author of You Are the Universe draws on wisdom traditions and the latest research into the human brain, artificial intelligence and biometrics to explain what higher consciousness is and its role in health and spirituality. Illustrations
Also available in audio
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Toil & Trouble : a Memoir
by Augusten Burroughs
The best-selling author of Running with Scissors documents his lifelong capacity for causing impossible manifestations, exploring his mother's revelations about their witch ancestry and his efforts to understand himself and his powers
Also available in audio
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Wham!, George Michael, and Me : A Memoir
by Andrew Ridgeley
The music artist second half of the famous 1980s band breaks decades of silence to trace his lifelong friendship with the late George Michael, the meteoric successes of Wham! and the iconic Wembley Stadium concert that ended their partnership. Illustrations.
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