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The Rainbow Comes and Goes
a Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss
Cooper, Anderson
Correspondence between the CNN journalist and his celebrated mother, exchanged in the aftermath of the latter's brief illness, shares a rare window into their relationship and the life lessons imparted by an aging mother to her adult son.
Lab Girl
Jahren, Hope
A memoir by an award-winning 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…
Rise of the Rocket Girls
the Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars
Holt, Nathalia, 1980-
Traces the pivotal achievements of the elite female science recruits at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where in the mid-20th century they transformed rocket design and enabled the creations of the first American satellites.
Down and Dirty Down South
Politics and the Art of Revenge
Glasgow, Roger
Returning from a vacation trip to Mexico, Little Rock attorney Roger Glasgow and his wife got the surprise of their lives when they were stopped at the border crossing. Guards ordered them out of their car and began to remove the back…
Delta Lady
a Memoir
Coolidge, Rita
The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter bares her heart and soul in this intimate memoir, a story of music, stardom, love, family, heritage, and resilience.
First Women
the Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies
Brower, Kate Andersen
An intimate, news-making look at the true modern power brokers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: the First Ladies, from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama.
Dream Home
the Property Brothers' Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House
Scott, Jonathan, 1978-
The celebrity designers from Property Brothers and other hit HGTV series share comprehensive guidelines to buying, selling and renovating a house, in a reference that includes strategic tips on hidden costs and finding good deals on home…
Kill 'em and Leave
Searching for James Brown and the American Soul
McBride, James, 1957-
Recounts the author's cultural journey in search of the man behind the legend of James Brown, discovering his rich musical legacy and the ongoing disputes surrounding his will as well as the complicated racial, music, and cultural factors…
All the Single Ladies
Unmarried Women and the Rise of An Independent Nation
Traister, Rebecca
Examines the history of unmarried women in the United States to reveal that the concept of a powerful single woman, often perceived as a modern phenomenon, is not a new idea and explores the options, besides traditional marriage, that were…
The Midnight Assassin
Panic, Scandal, and the Hunt for America's First Serial Killer
Hollandsworth, Skip
Presents a narrative history of America's first serial killer, who stalked Austin, Texas, in 1885 killing women of every race and class, causing panic and leading to the arrest of a dozen men in connection with the murders.
Celebrate
Conrad, Lauren
A star of The Hills and best-selling author of Lauren Conrad Style presents a guide to entertaining that blends inspirational lifestyle tips with personal anecdotes featuring suggestions for everything from invitations and food to…
Hamilton
the Revolution : Being the Complete Libretto of the Broadway Musical, With a True Account of Its Creation, and Concise Remarks on Hip-hop, the Power of Stories, and the New America
Miranda, Lin-Manuel, 1980-
The Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist-star takes readers behind the scenes of his groundbreaking hit musical, which is filled with romance, drama, violence, patriotism and adventure and details the many dramatic episodes in Alexander…
The Grand Tour
the Life and Music of George Jones
Kienzle, Richard
Presents an analysis of the life and career of the influential artist, drawing on archival material, government records and interviews with close associates to discuss his troubled upbringing, struggles with drug abuse and influence on…
Small Data
the Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends
Lindström, Martin, 1970-
An expert on branding and consumer behavior explains how instead of using Big Data, he personally gathers small clues, from a teddy bear in a bedroom to a simple pearl bracelet in Dubai, and uses them to predict demand for consumer goods.
Born for This
How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do
Guillebeau, Chris
Demonstrates how to enjoy greater career success and personal fulfillment by finding one's life calling, with recommendations beyond the entrepreneurial sphere to outline an actionable method for rendering one's passions profitable.
Notable Women of Arkansas
From Hattie to Hillary, 100 Names to Know
Hendricks, Nancy
The one hundred Arkansas women profiled in Notable Women of Arkansas have glittered in the national spotlight. They have blazed trails in athletics, civil rights, literature, politics, science, show business, and the arts. They have been…
Her Again
Becoming Meryl Streep
Schulman, Michael
An intimate look at the artistic coming-of-age of the greatest actress of her generation, from the homecoming float at her suburban New Jersey high school, through her early days on the stage at Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama…
O's Little Book of Love and Friendship
An evocative and uplifting collection of essays and anecdotes centering on the themes of love and friendship includes contributions by notables ranging from Lisa Kogan and Amy Bloom to Meg Wolitzer and Paige Williams.
The Sleep Revolution
Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos, 1950-
The editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and best-selling author of Thrive evaluates the role of sleep as a cultural and historical unifier, the impact of sleep deprivation on health and the science community's recommendations for how to…
Game of Crowns
Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the Throne
Andersen, Christopher P.
Traces the family histories and controversies that have marked the lives of Queen Elizabeth, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duchess of Cambridge to illuminate their stark differences, their remarkable similarities, and their roles in an…
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