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Par Charlamagne Tha God. 2017
A radio personality who cohosts an influential hip-hop morning show in New York City shares his story and gives his…
advice on living an authentic life. He describes decisions that landed him in jail or lost him jobs, and what he learned along the way. Strong language. Bestseller. 2017Par Yuval Noah Harari. 2017
Author of Sapiens (DB 81335) examines the grand projects, dreams, and nightmares facing the human race at the beginning of…
the twenty-first century. Discusses changing economies, the role of faith systems, and humanity's interconnectedness with the world around itself. Translated from the original 2015 Hebrew edition. Bestseller. 2017Par Rory Lee Feek. 2017
Country singer who gained fame alongside his wife, Joey, tells how their love and religion changed him. Discusses the birth…
of their daughter in 2014 and learning that she has Down syndrome, and describes the diagnosis and impact of the cancer that claimed Joey's life at forty in 2016. Bestseller. 2017Par Timothy Ferriss. 2017
Over one hundred profiles of guests from the author's podcast sharing the lessons they learned to achieve success in health,…
wealth, and wisdom. Includes chapters on exercise and diet, building business acumen, and developing a well-rounded mentality toward life. Bestseller. 2017Par Ty M. Bollinger. 2016
After losing several family members to cancer, the author examined treatments alternative to radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. Discusses preventative measures…
and explains the role of nutrition and exercise. Also examines various treatment options like enzymes, herbs, and electromagnetic frequencies. Bestseller. 2016Par Gregory Boyle, Greg Boyle. 2017
The Jesuit priest founder of the gang-intervention program Homeboy Industries shares stories of those served by the program and the…
ways compassion has transformed their lives. Discusses the ongoing challenges faced by those in the program as well as the successes they have earned. Bestseller. 2017Par William F. Buckley, James Rosen. 2016
A collection of eulogies from a political commentator about great figures of his time, including presidents, prime ministers, celebrities, scoundrels,…
intellectuals, and rock stars. The collection draws on his personal memories and private correspondence. Includes eulogies for Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Elvis Presley, and Truman Capote, among others. Bestseller. 2016Par Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Hartnett, Wendy W. Williams. 2016
Writings and speeches from the associate justice. Covers such subjects as gender equality, the workings of the Supreme Court, being…
Jewish, and the value of an international perspective when interpreting the Constitution. The selections included in this volume were chosen by Ginsburg and her authorized biographers, Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Bestseller. 2016Par David Cay Johnston. 2016
In-depth report of the mogul's rise to power, beginning with his childhood in Queens, New York. Examines such topics as…
the origins of his family's fortune, his own business empire, his education and early career, and his successful presidential bid. Draws on interviews, financial records, court documents, and public statements. Bestseller. 2016Par Mark Dagostino, Joanna Gaines, Chip Gaines. 2016
The married couple who host the home improvement program Fixer Upper tell their story. The pair, who met in Waco,…
Texas, share anecdotes about being married, parenting four children, starting a successful business, and finding their design style, as well as their personal faith. Bestseller. 2016Par Ben Greenman, Brian Wilson. 2016
One of the founding members of the Beach Boys reflects on his life, his music, and his battles with mental…
illness. Wilson discusses the abuse he experienced from his father and his psychiatrist, and his battle back to health, happiness, and making music. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2016Par Peter Wohlleben, Jane Billinghurst, Suzanne Simard. 2016
Forester shares his observations as well as research by others into the networked nature of trees and forests. Discusses communication…
by trees, the life cycle of an organic forest versus one planted, and the interaction of trees with their greater environment. Translated from the original 2015 German edition. Bestseller. 2016Par Bryan Cranston. 2016
The actor, already successful before he starred in the huge hit show Breaking Bad, walks readers through his life by…
way of the different roles--acting and personal--he has played. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2016Rock journalist revisits the famous concert held at Altamont Speedway on December 6, 1969. The free show, headlined by the…
Rolling Stones, is famous for the violence of the security provided by motorcycle gang the Hells Angels, who killed one concertgoer. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2016Par James Andrew Miller, James A. Miller. 2016
A journalist chronicles the rise of hugely influential talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Covers CAA's founding in the mid-1970s,…
the following decades of growth, and its inner power struggles. Based on hundreds of interviews with CAA's founders, agents, actors, and industry executives. Strong language. Bestseller. 2016Par Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. 2016
A history of the popular television sitcom Seinfeld, which ran from 1989 to 1998. Covers the time from its beginnings…
as a star vehicle for stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld through the years it was "must-see TV," and discusses as well the show's lasting cultural impact. Bestseller. 2016Par Amy Schumer. 2016
Actor, comedian, and creator of the hit show Inside Amy Schumer shares the experiences that have shaped her as a…
woman. Painful childhood moments, awkward sexual encounters, and her development as a performer are all mined for their comedic value. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2016Par Jaycee Lee Dugard. 2016
In this follow up to A Stolen Life (DB 73692), Dugard chronicles some of her memorable experiences after years as…
a captive. In addition to the joys of her new freedom, she discusses the challenges she faced rebuilding her life. Bestseller. 2016Par David K. Randall. 2016
Journalist recounts the lives of Frederick and May Rindge, who settled in Southern California in 1887 as newlyweds. Examines their…
relationship, the businesses and investments that provided for their purchase of what would become Malibu, and May's militant defense of the area against development. Bestseller. 2016Par Philip H. Knight. 2016
Founder of sporting equipment brand Nike chronicles his journey as he built the company, starting with a $50 investment from…
his father in 1962 to a valuation of billions of dollars in 2016. Discusses business successes and challenges, including those compounded by his innate shyness. Bestseller. 2016