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Self help, Business and economics
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Pig Wrestling by Pete Lindsay and Mark Bawden, read by Simon Darwen. Pig…
Wrestling is a simple story with a powerful message. Whenever we find ourselves wrestling with a sticky situation , we need to stop struggling and instead take the time to clean our thinking . Through a short story about a young manager who is struggling to create the change that he needs, the book introduces the principles of 'Problem Cleaning' in a truly memorable way. Based on the authors' work with the world's elite sports and business performers, Pig Wrestling gives us the tools to create change whenever and wherever we need it. By applying these principles to our daily lives, we can learn to thrive in complex and messy times. (c) 2018, Pete Lindsay and Dr Mark Bawden (P) 2019 Penguin Audio
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General fiction
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This program is read by the author. Polly knows she's strong and capable. But whenever she offers to help her…
uncle or brother or neighbor, they tell her: "That's not what girls do." Then one day, Polly goes to a rally to meet a woman who's running for president, and they make a pinkie promise to remember all the things that girls do. Polly carries that promise with her at school, onto the soccer field, and even into an election for Class President! This inspiring story will encourage young listeners to dream big. Godwin Books A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company
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Nature
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Plastic: it's used to make everything from drink bottles and bags to toys and toothbrushes. But what happens when it…
ends up where it doesn't belong—like in the Pacific Ocean? How does it affect ocean life? Is it dangerous? And exactly how much is out there? A team of researchers went on a scientific expedition to find out. They explored the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where millions of pieces of plastic have collected. The plastic has drifted there from rivers, beaches, and ocean traffic all over the world. Most of it has broken down into tiny pieces the size of confetti. For nearly three weeks at sea, researchers gathered bits of plastic and ocean organisms. These samples helped them learn more about the effects of plastic in the ocean. Follow along on the expedition to find out how scientists studied the Garbage Patch—and what alarming discoveries they made
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Politics and government, Politics and government biography
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The transition from President Donald J. Trump to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. stands as one of the most dangerous…
periods in American history. But as # 1 internationally bestselling author Bob Woodward and acclaimed reporter Robert Costa reveal for the first time, it was far more than just a domestic political crisis. Woodward and Costa interviewed more than 200 people at the center of the turmoil, resulting in more than 6,000 pages of transcripts—and a spellbinding and definitive portrait of a nation on the brink. This classic study of Washington takes readers deep inside the Trump White House, the Biden White House, the 2020 campaign, and the Pentagon and Congress, with vivid, eyewitness accounts of what really happened. Peril is supplemented throughout with never-before-seen material from secret orders, transcripts of confidential calls, diaries, emails, meeting notes and other personal and government records, making for an unparalleled history. It is also the first inside look at Biden's presidency as he faces the challenges of a lifetime: the continuing deadly pandemic and millions of Americans facing soul-crushing economic pain, all the while navigating a bitter and disabling partisan divide, a world rife with threats, and the hovering, dark shadow of the former president. "We have much to do in this winter of peril," Biden declared at his inauguration, an event marked by a nerve-wracking security alert and the threat of domestic terrorism. Peril is the extraordinary story of the end of one presidency and the beginning of another, and represents the culmination of Bob Woodward's news-making trilogy on the Trump presidency, along with Fear and Rage. And it is the beginning of a collaboration with fellow Washington Post reporter Robert Costa that will remind readers of Woodward's coverage, with Carl Bernstein, of President Richard M. Nixon's final days
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Business and economics, Journals and memoirs
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WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America&’s largest technology companies, the…
inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader In 1984, soon-to-be college dropout Michael Dell hid signs of his fledgling PC business in the bathroom of his University of Texas dorm room. Almost 30 years later, at the pinnacle of his success as founder and leader of Dell Technologies, he found himself embroiled in a battle for his company&’s survival. What he&’d do next could ensure its legacy—or destroy it completely. Play Nice But Win is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies: one to launch it, one to keep it, and one to transform it. For the first time, Dell reveals the highs and lows of the company's evolution amidst a rapidly changing industry—and his own, as he matured into the CEO it needed. With humor and humility, he recalls the mentors who showed him how to turn his passion into a business; the competitors who became friends, foes, or both; and the sharks that circled, looking for weakness. What emerges is the long-term vision underpinning his success: that technology is ultimately about people and their potential. More than an honest portrait of a leader at a crossroads, Play Nice But Win is a survival story proving that while anyone with technological insight and entrepreneurial zeal might build something great—it takes a leader to build something that lasts.
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Humour, General non-fiction, Journals and memoirs
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With sharp, timely insight, pitch-perfect pop culture references, and her always unforgettable voice, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, actress,…
and producer Phoebe Robinson is back with her most must-read book yet. In her brand-new collection, Phoebe shares stories that will make you laugh, but also plenty that will hit you in the heart, inspire a little bit of rage, and maybe a lot of action. That means sharing her perspective on performative allyship, white guilt, and what happens when white people take up space in cultural movements; exploring what it&’s like to be a woman who doesn&’t want kids living in a society where motherhood is the crowning achievement of a straight, cis woman&’s life; and how the dire state of mental health in America means that taking care of one&’s mental health—aka &“self-care&”—usually requires disposable money. She also shares stories about her mom slow-poking before a visit with Mrs. Obama, the stupidly fake reassurances of zip-line attendants, her favorite things about dating a white person from the UK, and how the lack of Black women in leadership positions fueled her to become the Black lady boss of her dreams. By turns perceptive, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartfelt, Please Don&’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes is not only a brilliant look at our current cultural moment, it's also a collection that will stay with readers for years to come
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Friendship stories, Family stories, Animal stories
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From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; this is a gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling…
novel about chosen families and the healing power of love. It's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter—newly orphaned after the war, racked with guilt and loneliness—leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing—and each other, once again. As he did for Pax, Jon Klassen, New York Times bestseller, Caldecott medalist, and two-time Caldecott Honoree, has created stunning jacket and interior illustrations
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Romance, LGBTQ+ fiction
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The L Word in this fresh, sizzling New York Times bestselling rom-com by Lana Harper.…
Emmy Harlow is a witch but not a very powerful one—in part because she hasn't been home to the magical town of Thistle Grove in years. Her self-imposed exile has a lot to do with a complicated family history and a desire to forge her own way in the world, and only the very tiniest bit to do with Gareth Blackmoore, heir to the most powerful magical family in town and casual breaker of hearts and destroyer of dreams. But when a spellcasting tournament that her family serves as arbiters for approaches, it turns out the pull of tradition (or the truly impressive parental guilt trip that comes with it) is strong enough to bring Emmy back. She's determined to do her familial duty; spend some quality time with her best friend, Linden Thorn; and get back to her real life in Chicago. On her first night home, Emmy runs into Talia Avramov—an all-around badass adept in the darker magical arts—who is fresh off a bad breakup . . . with Gareth Blackmoore. Talia had let herself be charmed, only to discover that Gareth was also seeing Linden—unbeknownst to either of them. And now she and Linden want revenge. Only one question stands: Is Emmy in? But most concerning of all: Why can't she stop thinking about the terrifyingly competent, devastatingly gorgeous, wickedly charming Talia Avramov?
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Suspense and thrillers, Ghost and horror stories
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box and Malorie, Josh Malerman, comes the legend of Pearl, a…
strange new monster unlike any other in horror (previously published as On This, the Day of the Pig ). &“Daring readers should find this tale of a malevolent telepathic pig to be a memorable experience.&”— Booklist (starred review) There's something strange about Walter Kopple's farm. At first it seems to be his grandson, who cruelly murders one of Walter's pigs in an act of seemingly senseless violence. But then the rumors begin—people in town whisper that Walter's grandson heard a voice that commanded him to kill. And that the voice belongs to a most peculiar creature: Walter's pig, Pearl. Walter is not sure what to believe. He knows that he's always been afraid of the strangely malevolent Pearl. But as madness and paranoia grip the town and the townspeople descend on Walter's farm with violent wrath, they begin to discover that true evil wears a human face
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Science and technology, Business and economics
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This damning account examines the forces that have hijacked progress on climate change and offers a bold vision of what…
it will take, politically and economically, to face the existential threat of global warming head-on. It has become impossible to deny that the planet is warming, and that governments must act. But a new denialism is taking root in the halls of power, shaped by decades of neoliberal policies and centuries of anti-democratic thinking. Since the 1980s, Democrats and Republicans have each granted enormous concessions to industries hell bent on maintaining business as usual. What's worse, policymakers have given oil and gas executives a seat at the table designing policies that should euthanize their business model. This approach, journalist Kate Aronoff makes clear, will only drive the planet further into emergency. Drawing on years of reporting, Aronoff lays out an alternative vision, detailing how democratic majorities can curb polluters' power; create millions of well-paid, union jobs; enact climate reparations; and transform the economy into a more leisurely and sustainable one. Our future will require a radical reimagining of politics—with the world at stake
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General non-fiction, Arts and entertainment
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An insightful exploration and moving meditation on identity, art, and belonging from one of the most celebrated writers of the…
last decade. What happens when we begin to consider stories at the margins, when we grant them centrality? How does that complicate our certainties about who we are, as individuals, as nations, as human beings? Through the lens of visual art, literature, film, and the author's lived experience, Out of the Sun examines Black histories in art, offering new perspectives to challenge us. In this groundbreaking, reflective, and erudite book, two-time Scotiabank Giller Prize winner and internationally bestselling author Esi Edugyan illuminates myriad varieties of Black experience in global culture and history. Edugyan combines storytelling with analyses of contemporary events and her own personal story in this dazzling first major work of non-fiction
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Nature, Business and economics, Women biography, Travel and geography, Environment
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Recounts the story of how one woman, Isatou Ceesay, started a crafty recycling project in order to keep her community in Njau, Gambia, clean. For grades K-3. 2015
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General fiction, Historical romance
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Octogenarian Etta has never seen the ocean, so one day she leaves her Saskatchewan home intending to walk all the…
way to the Atlantic. Her husband is left behind, writing Etta letters he never sends and making papier-m³Øch³♭ animals, while neighbor Russell sets off after her. Some strong language. 2015
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Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers, Women sleuths, Police procedural fiction
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Detective Chief Inspector Langton chooses Anna Travis, his mentor's inexperienced daughter, for his murder team. A serial killer has targeted…
older prostitutes, but a young student appears to be the latest victim. Langton uses Travis to lure out their suspect. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001
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Historical fiction, General fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Suspense and thrillers
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Poxl West's memoir of his daring exploits as a Jewish refugee and RAF pilot during WWII becomes a huge bestseller…
when it is published. Poxl's teenage nephew Eli is just one of many fascinated by his story, but Poxl's celebrity soon turns to scandal. Some descriptions of sex. 2015
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Politics and government, Law and crime
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Examines a collection of Supreme Court rulings and explores how these cases have affected the lives and rights of Americans.…
Highlights key issues such as search and seizure in the digital age, censorship at school, corporal punishment, and more. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016
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Holiday fiction, Historical fictionPoetry
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Poet celebrates America from coast to coast in honor of President Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration on January 21, 2013. For grades K-3. 2013
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Music, Music biography, Journals and memoirs, Actors biography, Women biography
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Janney Marín "Chiquis" Rivera, singer and TV star who rose to fame through her mother, Jenni Rivera (1969-2012), reveals the…
abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and the difficulties she has faced in her personal life as a result. Translated from the Spanish. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 2015
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Biography, History, Journals and memoirs, War and military biography, World War II, War, General non-fiction
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An autobiographical account of Horace "Jim" Greasley's experiences during World War II, particularly after he was taken prisoner in 1940…
and incarcerated in a prison camp in Poland. He began a love affair with a German interpreter, escaping to meet with her more than two hundred times. Violence and some strong language. 2013
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Historical fiction, Adventure stories, Sea stories
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Once again in the good graces of the British navy after the events of Caribbee (DB 78304), Captain Thomas Kydd…
and the crew of the HMS L'Aurore are sent to Turkey to act on intelligence from the ambassador there. Renzi's freedom is threatened. Some violence and some strong language. 2014