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Publisher
Crown
Language
English
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"From bestselling author Gary Krist, a vibrant and immersive account of New Orleans' other civil war, at a time when commercialized vice, jazz culture, and endemic crime defined the battlegrounds of the Crescent City. Empire of Sin re-creates the remarkable story of New Orleans' thirty-years war against itself, pitting the city's elite 'better half' against its powerful and long-entrenched underworld of vice, perversity, and crime. This early-20th-century...
Author
Publisher
Touchstone
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The former Google executive, editorial director of Twitter and self-described introvert offers networking advice for anyone who has ever cancelled a coffee date due to social anxiety--about how to nurture a vibrant circle of reliable contacts without leaving your comfort zone. Networking has garnered a reputation as a sort of necessary evil in the modern business world. Some do relish the opportunity to boldly work the room, introduce themselves...
Author
Publisher
Avid Reader Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year "An instant sports classic." -New York Post * "Stellar." -The Wall Street Journal * "A true masterwork880 pages of sheer baseball bliss." -BookPage (starred review) * "This is a remarkable achievement." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Joe Posnanski, The Baseball 100 is an audacious, singular, and masterly book that...
5) The violinist's thumb: and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Give your meals a Mediterranean makeover and get on the path toward lifelong health and wellness. Named the healthiest diet in the world for the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean lifestyle centers on nutrient-rich fats, fresh veggies and balanced portions of protein all packed with vibrant flavors. Neda Varbanova makes this way of eating achievable for everyone. Her simple family-friendly recipes and 30-day meal plan provide a daily roadmap...
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