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    Juke Box Hero
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    Juke Box Hero

    Lou Gramm rose from humble, working-class roots in Rochester, New York, to become one of rock's most popular and distinctive voices in the 1970s and '80s, singing and cowriting more than a dozen hits with the band Foreigner. Songs such as Cold As...
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    I Am a Bacha Posh
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    I Am a Bacha Posh

    "You will be a son, my daughter." With these stunning words Ukmina learned that she was to spend her childhood as a boy. In Afghanistan there is a widespread practice of girls dressing as boys to play the role of a son. These children are called "bacha...
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    Miracle Survivors
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    Miracle Survivors

    If you have received an incurable cancer diagnosis, hearing about someone "who made it" is like spotting a rescue ship when you're drowning in a stormy sea. Miracle Survivors provides that lifeline with a collection of stories of cancer survivors who...
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    Dr. Feelgood
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    Dr. Feelgood

    Doctor Max Jacobson, whom the Secret Service under President John F. Kennedy code-named "Dr. Feelgood," developed a unique "energy formula" that altered the paths of some of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, including President and Jackie...
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    The Unknown Henry Miller
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    The Unknown Henry Miller

    Henry Miller was one of the most distinctive voices in twentieth-century literature. Better known in Europe than in his native America for most of this career, he achieved international success and celebrity during the 1960s when his banned Paris books -...
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    Hit Girls
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    Hit Girls

    Think punk was only a boys club? Read about the women who were the punk revolution!Women have been kicking against the pricks of music patriarchy since Sister Rosetta Tharpe first played the guitar riffs that built rock-n-roll. The explosion of punk sent...
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    Glamour Ghoul

    Sales & Promotion Publicity: -National Media outreach -Podcast interviews -Book giveaways
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    The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles
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    The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles

    Francoise Hardy is best known in Europe for originating the famed "Y-Y" sound in pop music which began a cultural scene in the early 1960s. Her teenage success grew as she became a much-photographed fashion model and actress. Adored for her shy beauty...
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    The Mudd Club

    "I was a Long Island kid that graduated college in 1976 and moved to Greenwich Village. Two years later, I was working The Mudd Club door. Standing outside, staring at the crowd, it was "out there" versus "in here" and I was on the inside. The Mudd Club...
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    The Secret Life of a Satanist

    The Secret Life of a Satanist steps behind the curtain with the founder and High Priest of the Church of Satan.What is contemporary Satanism, and why would one start a church dedicated to the Dark One? It wasn't a rebellion against an oppressive...
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    Making Mavericks
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    Making Mavericks

    When Richard "Frosty" Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the skinny kid with a sparkle in his eye only wanted one thing from the icon: his help in becoming a better surfer. Hesson, one of the first to conquer the huge waves off...
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    Dance of Death
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    Dance of Death

    John Fahey hovers ghostlike in the sound of almost every acoustic guitarist who came after him, from Leo Kottke to Jimmy Page. In essence, John Fahey is to the solo acoustic guitar what Jimi Hendrix was to the electric: the man whom all subsequent...
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    Uncaged
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    Uncaged

    Before Frank Shamrock became known professionally as "The Legend"-winning almost every mixed martial arts title in existence-he endured a childhood marred with abuse, neglect, and molestation that led to an equally troubled young adulthood. This riveting...
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    98% Funky Stuff
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    98% Funky Stuff

    Maceo Parker's signature style became the lynchpin of James Brown's band when he and his brother Melvin joined the Hardest Working Man in Show Business in 1964. That style helped define Brown's brand of funk, and the phrase "Maceo, I want you to blow!"...
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    Japanese Cinema
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    Japanese Cinema

    An informal yet informed journey through the classic works of Japanese cinema and their directors.This is a passionate, personal journey through one of the world's greatest national cinemas, beginning with the classic directors who came to the fore in...
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    A Hard Place to Leave
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    A Hard Place to Leave

    In these essays, Marcia simultaneously navigatesthe globe while carving out a second career as a travel writer for majormagazines, while navigating her own past and the bumpy and sometimes complicatedroad of midlife. Marcia's voice has quiet power,...
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    In the Red Corner

    Jos Carlos Maritegui (1894-1930) is widely recognized across Latin America as one of the most important and innovative Marxist thinkers of the twentieth century. Yet his life and work are largely unknown to the English-speaking world. In this gripping...
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    Things That Make White People Uncomfortable

    Michael Bennett is a Super Bowl Champion, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end, a fearless activist, a feminist, a grassroots philanthropist, an organizer, and a change maker. He's also one of the most scathingly humorous athletes on the planet, and he...
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    Trotsky on Lenin

    Combining Young Lenin and On Lenin in one volume, this is a fascinating political biography by Lenin's fellow revolutionary, Leon Trotsky. Trotsky on Lenin brings together two long-out-of-print works in a single volume for the first time, providing an...
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    The Politics of Che Guevara

    This reexamination of Ernesto "Che" Guevara's thoughts on socialism, democracy, and revolution is a must-read for today's activists-or anyone longing to fight for a better world.Fifty years after his death, Guevara remains a symbol to legions of young...
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    Fueled By Failure
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    Fueled By Failure

    Fueled by Failure: Dare to Fail. Dare to Succeed.Olympian and former NFL player now thriving as a CEO and Philanthropist, Jeremy Bloom pulls at the common thread that unites him with all of us: the defeats we encounter on our journeys to reach our goals...
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    Writing Themselves into History
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    Writing Themselves into History

    A window into the world of nineteenth-century California, from two women who experienced it firsthand.In the early years of California's statehood, Emily Brist Ketchum Bancroft (18341869) and Matilda Coley Griffing Bancroft (18481910) had front-row seats...
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    Bad Indians (10th Anniversary Edition)
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    Bad Indians (10th Anniversary Edition)

    The paperback of Bad Indians[978-1-59714-201-4], published in 2012, is Heyday's best-selling California Indian title with over 21,000 copies sold A key Heyday backlist titles for years, Bad Indians is being published in hardcover for the first time...
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    Aperture Conversations
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    Aperture Conversations

    Why did Henri Cartier-Bresson nearly have a posthumous exhibition while still alive? What led Stephen Shore to work with color? Why was Sophie Calle accused of stealing Vermeer's The Concert? And what is Susan Meiselas's take on Instagram and the future...
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    Nocturnal Admissions
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    Nocturnal Admissions

    Steve Adelman's humorous and engaging memoir reflects on his years as the director and owner of some of the world's most popular nightclubs, including the Roxy, Limelight, Tunnel, and Palladium in the heyday of clubs in New York City during the 1980s and...
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    Creating Q*Bert: and Other Classic Video Arcade Games
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    Creating Q*Bert: and Other Classic Video Arcade Games

    Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games takes you inside the video arcade game industry during the pivotal decades of the 1980s and 1990s. Warren Davis, the creator of the groundbreaking Q*bert, worked as a member of the creative teams who...
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    Hold Tight Gently
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    Hold Tight Gently

    In December 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the release of protease inhibitors, the first effective treatment for AIDS. For countless people, the drug offered a reprieve from what had been a death sentence; for others, it was too...
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    The Nixon Effect

    The Nixon Effect examines the 37th president's political legacy in broad-ranging ways that make clear, for the first time, the breadth and duration of his influence on American political life. The book argues that Nixon is the key political figure in...
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    Free the Animals
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    Free the Animals

    Told as a thriller,Free the Animalsis a classic work of radical popular storytelling. A classic in the mold of Edward Abbey'sThe Monkey Wrench Gang.First published by Noble Press in 1992, then reprinted and revised by Lantern in 2005 and 2012, this...
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    Vegan Voices
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    Vegan Voices

    A collection of informative, diverse, evocative, and inspiring essays from over 50 vegan activists, educators, artists, and changemakers on the whys and wherefores of the vegan diet and lifestyle.Why should one go vegan? Is veganism the positive change...
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    Kindling
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    Kindling

    A collection of beautifully poignant and moving poems and artwork from a talented artist who spent a summer interacting with the animals on an organic meat farm. In the summer of 2019, artist and poet Linnea Ryshke worked as a labourer at an organic...
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    Angelology
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    Angelology

    Discover the power, names, and virtues of 224 angels Angelology is a pop-illustrated encyclopedia that presents angels in way they've never been presented before - in the style of a superhero comic book. Readers will discover the names, powers, and...
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    Women and GIS, Volume 3
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    Women and GIS, Volume 3

    Impressivestories of women using geospatial technology to create sustainable solutions for problems the world faces.The third volume in theWomen and GIS seriesshows how 31diversewomen in various STEAM fieldsdiscovered their passion, broke down barriers,...
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    My Life With the Spirits
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    My Life With the Spirits

    A rare glimpse into the fascinating, sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious world of a modern ceremonial magician. Hailed by critics as the most entertaining author and one of the most widely respected members of the magick community, Lon Milo...
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    Native American Firsts
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    Native American Firsts

    A celebration of achievement, accomplishments, and courage!Native American Medal of Honor recipients, Heisman Trophy recipients, U.S. Olympians, a U.S. vice president, Congressional representatives, NASA astronauts, Pulitzer Prize recipients, U.S. poet...
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    Latino Almanac
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    Latino Almanac

    A celebration of people and pride! Explore the achievements and contributions of Latinos in the United States with this illuminating history.Latinos in the United States are a vibrant mix of people and multiple identities, each unique, varied, and...
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    Bukowski, A Life
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    Bukowski, A Life

    This year marks Charles Bukowski's centennial year and this one-of-a-kind biography is the closest readers will come to meeting the man himself-an unforgettable encounter no one should miss. Cherkovski shares intimate stories from his decades of personal...
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  • Oprah Winfrey: In Her Own Words
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    Oprah Winfrey: In Her Own Words

    The public's appetite for all things Oprah Winfrey has waned little since her Chicago TV debut in 1983. Known as a self-help guru and the 'Queen of All Media', Oprah has been shining light on social issues and encouraging fans...
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    Fieldwork
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    Fieldwork

    From National Book Award-nominee Iliana Regan, a new memoir of her life and heritage as a forager, spanning her ancestry in Eastern Europe, her childhood in rural Indiana, and her new life set in the remote forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula...
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  • Jane Fonda: In Her Own Words
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    Jane Fonda: In Her Own Words

    Get inside the head of Jane Fonda: actress, political activist, environmentalist, philanthropist, and creator of an unlikely fitness empire that captivated the country beginning in the 1980s.This collection of quotes has been curated from Jane Fonda's...
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  • Elon Musk: In His Own Words
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    Elon Musk: In His Own Words

    Get inside the head of one of the most compelling entrepreneurs of our time with this collection of quotes from global business icon Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX.Elon Musk, the South African-born entrepreneur who made his...
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  • Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words
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    Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words

    Age range 13 to 18Get inside the head of Michelle Obama: author, lawyer, humanitarian, and the trailblazing first Black woman to serve as the First Lady of the United States. This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Michelle...
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  • Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words
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    Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words

    Get inside the head of one of the most beloved musicians of our time, a longtime country music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Dolly PartonThis collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Parton's numerous public...
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  • Bill Gates: In His Own Words
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    Bill Gates: In His Own Words

    A collection of over 300 quotes from Bill Gates, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and tech iconGet inside the head of one of the most important leaders of our time with this collection of quotes from-global business icon and philanthropist Bill Gates, the...
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  • RuPaul: In His Own Words
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    RuPaul: In His Own Words

    A collection of 500 quotes from RuPaul, actor, singer, producer and host of RuPaul's Drag Race, and the most influential drag queen of our time. Part of the In Their Own Words series.Get inside the head of RuPaul: award-winning TV personality, musician,...
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  • Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words
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    Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words

    Get inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time, a pop music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Taylor Swift.This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Swift's numerous public statements -...
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    He Had It Coming
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    He Had It Coming

    Beulah Annan. Belva Gaertner. Kitty Malm. Sabella Nitti. These are the real women of Chicago.You probably know Roxie and Velma, the good-time gals of the 1926 satirical play Chicago and its wildly successful musical and movie adaptations. You might not...
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