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  Navy Dog - A Dog's Days in the...

  Captain US Navy (ret) Neal J....

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  Having Seaman Jenna as the mascot on the USS Vandegrift was never meant to be a statement or symbolic act, or to put the crew on the radars of four-star admirals. Jenna came aboard unannounced, a Christmas gift that brought instant joy to the crew and transformed a gray ship into a home for 225 sailors. Her addition was not pre-approved by the chain of command—contrary to military protocol. Before long, Jenna became a phenomenon—the only dog on a Navy ship since World War II—despite the best efforts to keep her from the public eye. This orphaned Shiba Inu and the displaced crew shared countless adventures and trials during her five years on board. Jenna dodged being eaten in Korea (a country that still views dogs as edible fare), sidestepped Hawaii's strict quarantine law, avoided threats of being shot in Australia, charmed a Chinese admiral, and nearly initiated an international incident in Pakistan. Jenna became a symbol of the ship and of free will, and created a bond amongst the crew that remains strong decades later . . . long after her death. Neal Kusumoto is proud to say that he was the captain of that fine ship, blessed with a magnificent crew that included one special sea dog. Join Seaman Jenna as a part of the crew on her five-year adventure on the high seas.

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  Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I...

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  In Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. Willie riffs on everything, from music to poker, Texas to Nashville, and more. He shares the outlaw wisdom he has acquired over the course of eight decades, along with favorite jokes and insights from family, bandmates, and close friends. Rare family pictures, beautiful artwork created by his son, Micah Nelson, and lyrics to classic songs punctuate these charming and poignant memories. 
  A road journal written in Willie Nelson's inimitable, homespun voice and a fitting tribute to America’s greatest traveling bard, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die—introduced by another favorite son of Texas, Kinky Friedman—is a deeply personal look into the heart and soul of a unique man and one of the greatest artists of our time, a songwriter and performer whose legacy will endure for generations to come.

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  Little Sister - My Investigation...

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  In this memoir, Lana Wood investigates the mysterious drowning of her sister, the actress Natalie Wood, and clears up the myths and misconceptions behind one of the most notorious celebrity deaths of our time.  
  On the night of November 29, 1981, Natalie Wood disappeared from her yacht, the Splendour, while visiting Catalina Island with her husband, Robert “R.J.” Wagner and their friend, Christopher Walken. The beloved movie star’s tragic drowning shook America, inspiring troves of magazine covers and media pieces. What was originally believed to be an open-and-shut case of accidental drowning has been called into question over the years, and in 2011 the investigation was reopened. In 2018, at the urging of the public, it was reclassified as “suspicious.” 
  Ever since, the question has remained: What really happened to Natalie Wood? 
  Lana Wood, Natalie’s younger sister, long suspected nefarious circumstances surrounding her sister’s death. Her closest confidante from childhood, Lana stood witness to Natalie’s life: the successes, the heartache, and her deepest pain. But there was tremendous fear about investigating the case. Uncertain of what her own search would unravel, and frightened of the possibilities, Lana stayed silent for years, until she no longer could. She realized she was ignoring what was in front of her, and that the best way to honor her sister's legacy would be uncovering the secrets behind the very end of Natalie’s life. 
  By elucidating previously unknown complications of Natalie’s life, and offering new evidence from key parties involved in the investigation—including the boat’s captain and other witnesses—Little Sister recounts Lana’s search for the truth and brings to light explosive details that have been suppressed for decades. Ranging from the bonds that hold family together, to inconsistencies in interviews with detectives to complications with evidence, this story of sisterhood and mystery presents a fresh perspective on a night that has long been fodder for Hollywood lore.

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  The Shattered Glass

  Valerie Conner

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  “The Shattered Glass” is a powerful journey through Valerie Conner's life, filled with raw emotion, resilience, and the fight to survive. Growing up in 1970s Vienna, Virginia, Valerie faced challenges that would break most people. From the tragic loss of her sister Katrina to the stormy relationship with her parents, Valerie's story is one of heartbreak, survival, and self-discovery. This memoir takes you through the ups and downs of Valerie’s life, from the early years filled with family struggles to the moments that made her stronger. With a unique blend of personal memories and reflections on American society, “The Shattered Glass” offers a window into a world where love, loss, and the desire to belong are at the forefront. Valerie’s journey is about finding light in the darkest moments and learning to pick up the pieces. “The Shattered Glass” is a story of hope, family, and the lasting strength of the human spirit.

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  Kishore Rao: Care Starts With A...

  Ranjan Kamath

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  To Kishore Rao, the words of Rabindranath Tagore enshrine the belief behind Karunashraya: "Death is not extinguishing the light It is putting out the light because the dawn has come."

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  Redesigning Destiny - The Narrow...

  Jupiter Rueda de Leon

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  They say death, divorce and relocating are the 3 most stressful life events that a person can go through. Aeileon (an Ex-Convict/ Drug Dealer/ Hop Hop Recording Artist) went through all of these experiences within a years time. This brief biography details the thinking that it took for one man to wake up & find salvation in Jesus Christ.

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