| Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin by Sybrina Fulton and Tracy MartinIn Rest in Power, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martin's parents, chronicle their reactions to their son's death as they recount the details of his final days, the trial of the man who killed him, and subsequent events. They build a loving portrait of their son as they relate the memories of family and friends. |
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Ray & Joan : the man who made the McDonald's fortune and the woman who gave it all away
by Lisa Napoli
A quintessentially American tale of corporate intrigue and private passion: a struggling Mad Men-era salesman with a vision for a fast-food franchise that would become one of the world's most enduring brands, and a beautiful woman willing to risk her marriage and her reputation to promote controversial causes that touched her deeply.
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Quentin: not all superheroes wear capes
by Quentin Kenihan
Just turned 41, he is a filmmaker, stand-up comedian, radio host, actor and film critic; he's hung out with Angelina, accidentally ripped Jennifer Lopez's dress, talked sex with Jean-Claude Van Damme, appeared in MAD MAX and interviewed Julia Gillard, all the while showing that living in a wheelchair doesn't mean staying still.
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Apollo pilot : the memoir of astronaut Donn Eisele
by Donn Eisele
In October 1968 Donn Eisele flew with fellow astronauts Walt Cunningham and Wally Schirra into Earth orbit in Apollo 7. The first manned mission in the Apollo program and the first manned flight after a fire during a launch pad test killed three astronauts in early 1967, Apollo 7 helped restart NASA's manned-spaceflight program.
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Catherine of Aragon : An Intimate Life of Henry VIII's True Wife
by Amy Licence
Having lost her first husband, Henry's elder brother Prince Arthur, she endured years of ill health and penury, to make a dazzling second match in Henry VIII. There is no doubt that she was Henry's true love, compatible with him in every respect and, for years, she presided over a majestic court as the personification of his ideal woman. However, Catherine's body failed her in an age when fertility meant life or death.
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Half a walnut tree
by Quin Qing Tang
In ancient folklore the walnut tree was believed to help us in times of transition. Quin tells the heart-wrenching story of her childhood during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and of her challenging life in Christchurch as a young single mother returning to school. In her 40s, during the February 2011 earthquake, Quin was one of the few survivors of the collapse of the CTV building where she worked.
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My Italian destiny
by Lynn Kirkland
At twenty-one Lynn embarked on her O.E, leaving behind her first love in New Zealand to return to the North East of England to reconnect with family. She travels across Europe with an acquaintance who practices free love with a fervour and they share any experiences including nearly dying on a Spanish highway. Lynn's destiny leads her to another love in the small Italian village of Gaina. Giovanni is the grandson of the Italian couple who saved the life of her father during the war.
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The cat thief of Gaizhou: teaching and learning in China
by Rob Harris
Having always been what he calls, a 'wannabe teacher', Rob Harris saw his opportunity in late 2003. At the time, Rob's New Zealand employer was going through a death spiral towards receivership. One morning, he saw a small newspaper ad with the intriguing title: 'Teach English Overseas'.
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The Boy from Evans Bay: the memoirs of Sir Michael Hardie Boys by Michael Hardie BoysA memoir that recalls not only a remarkable life but also a New Zealand childhood that is so different from that of today. He writes of his childhood, school days at Hataitai School and Wellington College, university days at Victoria University College, his time practising law in the firm that his father founded, family life, his time on the Bench, and of the five years when he was Governor-General of New Zealand.
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Anything is possible
by Cosentino
Cosentino is Australia's premier illusionist and escapologist a magician to his fingertips, a man who constantly challenges our notions of what is possible.
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Resilient
by Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson is a once-in-a-generation Australian cricketer; a devastating left-arm fast bowler who became a household name following his epic performance in the 2013-14 Ashes series and the subsequent Test series against South Africa.
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Secret Slave : Kidnapped and Abused for 13 Years. This Is My Story of Survival
by Anna Ruston
'You're not going home. You're not going anywhere. You're mine now.'Growing up in a deeply troubled family, 15-year-old Anna felt lost and alone in the world. So when a friendly taxi driver befriended her, Anna welcomed the attention. She agreed to go home with him to meet his family. She wouldn't escape for over a decade.
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The happy medium : life lessons from the other side
by Kim Russo
The medium star of Lifetime's The Haunting Of… shares her personal story and behind-the-scenes details from some of her celebrity séances, counseling readers on how to harness energy from one's surrounding world to gain better understandings of life's biggest questions.
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Lab girl
by Hope Jahren
A paleobiologist traces her childhood in her father's laboratory, her longtime relationship with a brilliant but wounded colleague, and the remarkable discoveries they have made both in the lab and during extensive field research.
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| Who Is That Man? In Search of the Real Bob Dylan by David DaltonThe chimerical and reclusive folk and rock icon Bob Dylan has impressed and influenced musicians and music lovers for decades, most recently winning the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Journalist and Rolling Stone founding editor David Dalton draws on interviews with Dylan's friends and colleagues and looks closely at Dylan's lyrics to answer that question. |
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They're playing our song : a memoir
by Carole Bayer Sager
A frank personal account by the Grammy and Academy Award-winning songwriter traces the story of her life in and out of the recording studio, from her formative relationships to her collaborations with some of today's leading composers and music artists.
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18 and life on Skid Row
by Sebastian Bach
The former front man for Skid Row traces his rise from a choir boy to a famous music artist at the height of the Heavy Metal era, describing his unconventional youth, friendships with fellow performers and successful solo career.
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| Words Without Music: A Memoir by Philip GlassAs a young man, while striving to achieve recognition for his musical works, award-winning composer Philip Glass installed drywall, moved furniture, drove a New York City cab, and even taught himself plumbing. Glass eventually became known for his innovative approach to composition, which incorporates multicultural musical, literary, and philosophical influences. |
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| Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin by David RitzAretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, started her career as a child prodigy in gospel music, leaving her native Detroit for New York while still a teenager. Now, at age 75, she's regarded as one of the all-time musical greats. |
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| Prince: Inside the Music and the Masks by Ronin RoPrince Rogers Nelson was born in 1958 to two jazz musicians, whose limited professional success was astronomically surpassed by Prince's career. His untimely death last year at age 57 took away an iconic popular figure whose innovative productions outstripped other performers' on the Billboard charts. In this detailed biography, entertainment journalist Ronin Ro traces not only Prince's revolutionary musical career, but his phenomenal ability to win recording contracts while still a teenager and his relationships with his backup band and with younger musicians he mentored. |
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| Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir by Linda RonstadtSinger Linda Ronstadt has led an amazingly normal life for someone so talented and successful. Recalling her childhood in Arizona and her family's musical heritage, her early singing work, her award-winning solo career, and her collaboration and friendships with such musicians as Rubén Fuentes, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris, Simple Dreams focuses on music and what it means to Ronstadt. |
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