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Baddest man : the making of Mike Tyson
by Mark Kriegel
An acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s offers a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter in boxing history. Illustrations.
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Peace is a shy thing : the life and art of Tim O'Brien
by Alex Vernon
Drawing on extensive interviews and research, this book looks at the novelist's Vietnam War service, his evolution as a writer, and his broader cultural impact, intertwining his personal history with historical events and offering insights into his creative process and literary legacy.
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Dreaming of home : a young Latina's journey to pride, power, and belonging
by Cristina Jimâenez
The award-winning community organizer chronicles her life as ab undocumented immigrant in New York City facing systemic racism and community challenges while discovering her purpose in social justice and reimagining the concept of home amid societal upheaval. 60,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Maybe this will save me : a memoir of art, addiction and transformation
by Tommy Dorfman
Maybe This Will Save Me is structured through the cards of that tarot pull. The youngest of five children, Dorfman grappled with her own identity from an early age and spent her teenage years numbed by drugs and alcohol. At the same time, she harbored dreams of creative stardom and a desire to make herself seen"
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Lost Wonders : 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century
by Tom Lathan
In a series of fascinating encounters with subjects that are now nowhere to be found on Earth from giant tortoises to minuscule snails the size of sesame seeds, from ocean-hopping trees to fish that wag their tails like puppies Tom Lathan brings these lost wonders briefly back to life and gives us a tantalising glimpse of what we have lost within our own lifetime.
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The ghost lab : how bigfoot hunters, mediums, and alien enthusiasts are wrecking science
by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
The Ghost Lab tells the astonishing story of the wild ecosystem of paranormal profiteers and consumers, through the astonishing story of what happened in this one small town. But it also maps the trends of declining scientific literacy, trust in institutions, and the diffusion of a culture that has created space for armies of pseudoscientists to step into the minds of an increasingly credulous public.
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Audubon's Birds of America
by Roger Tory Peterson
In this edition, Audobon's plates are presented in a modern ornithological order, rather than the order in which they were originally published. Auudubon's original common names, where they differ from the modern ones, are given in brackets, with their original spelling and capitalization."--verso page.
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Little Miss Diagnosed : a surgeon's guide to breaking bones and bending rules
by Erin Nance
In her debut essay collection, renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erin Nance offers a raw, unfiltered look into the exhilarating yet complicated world of healthcare. Compassionate, honest, and most of all, transformative, Little Miss Diagnosed tells the story of how a modern female surgeon survived family tragedy, systemic sexism, and everything New York City had to throw at her, to become the most trusted doctor on the internet.
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Walk like a girl / : A Memoir
by Prabal Gurung
Traces the author's journey from his challenging upbringing in Nepal and India to becoming a celebrated New York fashion designer, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and acceptance while honoring the influence of his mother and his defiant embrace of authenticity in the face of societal prejudice.
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The true happiness company : a memoir
by Veena Dinavahi
Told with unflinching clarity and shot through with incisive wit, The True Happiness Company is Dinavahi's singular debut about losing and reclaiming your identity, rethinking mental illness, and learning to trust your intuition in a world determined to annihilate it
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How to photograph absolutely everything
by Tom Ang
"Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything gives you straightforward step-by-step guidance on what equipment you will need, the best approach for each subject, how to think about composition and find the right light, and how to frame each shot effectively. Checklists allow you to focus on what is important, while "tricks of the trade" show you how to turn a good picture into an amazing one"
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Who knew
by Barry Diller
The author shares candid insights on his personal and professional growth as he recounts his remarkable career, from starting in a mailroom to revolutionizing the TV industry and launching Fox, to building IAC into a multi-billion-dollar e-commerce empire.
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Illustration : A Concise History
by Andrew Hall
The illustrated image, be it single, sequential or moving, has the inherent potency to communicate to a global audience, without language barriers or the requirement of specialist knowledge. Illustration : A Concise History is a dynamic visual journey through the landscape of illustration that maps the evolution of the discipline fromthe industrial revolution to the post-digital age and showcases over 180 of its most iconic practitioners
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Bodyweight workouts for beginners
by Sean Bartram
"You don't need an expensive gym membership or fancy equipment toreach your fitness goals. In [this book], trainer Sean Bartram shows you how simple and effective it can be to focus your workouts on bodyweight and agility exercises. Increase your strength, improve mobility, burn fat, and define your muscles with exercises that target every part of your body"-- Provided by publisher
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Lone wolf : walking the line between civilization and wildness
by Adam Weymouth
In 2011, a wolf named Slavc left his home territory of Slovenia for a wide-ranging journey across the Alps. Tracked by a GPS collar, he traveled over 1,200 miles, where he would mate with a female wolf on a walkabout of her own-the only two wolves for hundreds of square miles-and start the first pack to call the Italian Alps home in more than a century. A decade later and there are more than a hundred wolves in the area, the result of their remarkable meeting.
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The ocean book : the stories, science, and history of oceans
by Jason Hall-Spencer
"Immerse yourself in this beautiful, absorbing guide to the marine world. Whether you're interested in blue whales, the El Nino climate oscillation, the search for the Northwest Passage, the sinking of Titanic, or pirates, this is the perfect exploration of the ocean realm"
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Queer & Christian : reclaiming the bible, our faith, and our place at the table
by Brandan Robertson
Celebrate queer faith and take your rightful place at God's table with Brandan Robertson, the "TikTok Pastor," Biblical scholar, and social activist For too long, the Bible has been weaponized to exclude LGBTQ+ individuals, despite Jesus' radical message of inclusion. In Queer & Christian, Brandan Robertson envisions a faith where all are unequivocally embraced.
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Life is a lazy susan of sh*t sandwiches
by Jennifer Welch
"Long before their blockbuster podcast, I've Had It, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan were simply two best friends, supporting each other through the ups and downs of life. For the first time, Angie and Jennifer open up about the most personal moments that shaped their worldviews, sharpened their humor and inspired the "hopeful cynicism" that underpins their I've Had It podcast.
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The UFO book : a chronological journey from crop circles to Roswell
by John Michael Greer
The UFO Book includes Babylonian engravings, phantom airships of the 1890s, the 'foo fighters' of the Second World War, the Flatwoods Monster and Mothman: Greer weaves these together into a chronological survey of an evolving understanding of alien life.
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America, Amâerica : a new history of the New World
by Greg Grandin
This sweeping history of the Western Hemisphere from a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian re-examines the intertwined destinies of North and South America, challenging traditional narratives and revealing a complex and dynamic relationship shaped by conflict, cooperation and mutual influence. Illustrations. Maps.
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