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  Murder in Boston - A Woman...

  Ken Englade

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  A shocking true story of crime, punishment, and injustice in a major American city.   Charles Stuart claimed it was a black man who carjacked him, shooting both himself and his wife, ending both her life and the life of their unborn child. The accusation and subsequent manhunt enflamed the long-simmering racial tensions of Boston, leading to the arrest of an innocent man. It was then discovered that Stuart had killed his wife and shot himself to cover up the crime, seeking a big insurance payout. When his crimes were exposed, Stuart jumped off a bridge to his death.   Ken Englade explores the story with panoramic vision and a stunning eye for detail. Looking at the crime itself and the police response, Englade shows how Stuart’s crime unraveled, how the truth came out, and what the media’s response can tell us about the biases through which we view the worst of crimes.  

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  Of Grunge and Government - Let's...

  Krist Novoselic

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  The Nirvana bassist “offers specific platforms for electoral reform . . . as well as charming anecdotes about rock ‘n’ roll as a pursuit of happiness” (Sarah Vowell, The New York Times Book Review).   A memoir of both music and politics, Of Grunge and Government tells Krist Novoselic’s story of how during his years with Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, the band made a point of playing benefits—the Rock for Choice show, a concert for gay rights, a fundraising gig for the Balkan Women’s Aid Fund—and how in the ensuing years he has dedicated himself to being a good citizen and participating in American democracy.   In this book he shares stories about making music and making a statement—as well as inspiring ideas for anyone who wants to advance progressive causes, to become a more active part of the community, and to make sure our votes count and our voices are heard.

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  Winston Churchill Reporting

  Simon Read

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  “A richly detailed look at Churchill’s early ambitions and triumphs.” (Kirkus Revies)Before Winston Churchill’s finest hour as Britain’s wartime leader, he was a young man determined to make a name for himself. When his regiment was stationed in India, far from any action, Churchill sought other avenues, and his writing abilities opened the way. He became a war correspondent reporting from the front lines in Cuba, India, the Sudan, and South Africa.Churchill mastered his celebrated command of the English language while reporting from far-flung corners of the world between 1895 and 1900. He also developed strong opinions about war. Aided by a tremendous amount of courage and an unshakeable belief in his own destiney, he thought little of his own safety and jumped at any chance to be where bullets flew and canons roared: “I have faith in my star – that I am intended to do something in the world,” he wrote to his mother before heading into battle at the age of twenty-three.Based on Winston’s private letters and war reportage, Winston Churchill Reporting intertwines his daring exploits in combat, adventures in distant corners of the globe, and rise as a major literary talent – experiences that shaped the world leader he woulda become.

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  I'll Run With You - How God's...

  William Boyd Chisum

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  The Grammy-nominated musician and author of Chasing the Wind continues the joyous story of his life and the faith that has lifted him up along the way.   With frankness and an unwavering trust in God, William Chisum faces not only his own surgery, but his only son’s as well. Their story unfolds as they are enlightened and ignited and beat the physical odds, continuing their mission to share Christ’s love with their God-given musical abilities.   Chisum continues his journey ministering through song and testimony to those afflicted with physical hardships and mental anguish, helping them to continue on their path to a new and better life. With one song, Chisum captures the past and the future, in essence telling the grace-filled story of his own life.  I’ll Run With You will give you the strength to put one foot in front of the other, no matter how many obstacles stand in your way. It will leave you joyously anticipating your greatest victory; the run that begins at Heaven’s gate and ends at the feet of the Father.

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  I Suck at Girls

  Justin Halpern

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  From the #1 New York Times bestseller author of Sh*t My Dad Says, Justin Halpern, comes a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching collection of personal stories about relationships with the opposite sex, from a first kiss to getting engaged and all the awkward moments in between. Fans of biting, honor-infused memoirs such as Me Talk Pretty One Day and Assassination Vacation will find Halpern’s I Suck at Girls an unforgettable journey into the best and worst moments of one man’s adventures in romance."Human beings fear the unknown. So, whatever's freaking you out, grab it by the balls and say hello. Then it ain't the unknown anymore and it ain't scary. Or I guess it could be a shitload scarier."Fans of the #1 bestseller Sh*t My Dad Says will recognize the always-patient voice of Justin Halpern's dad as it crackles through the pages of this hysterical new book. The story begins when Justin takes his dad out to lunch to announce that he's decided to propose to his girlfriend."You've been dating her for four years," his dad replies. "It ain't like you found a parallel fucking universe."But eventually he gives Justin some advice: that he should take a day off and think back over everything he's learned in life about women, relationships, and himself before making his decision. And that's just what Justin does—revisiting everything from his disastrous childhood crushes to the night he finally lost his virginity while working as a dishwasher at Hooters.I Suck at Girls is full of his dad's patented brand of wisdom. But it's also full of new characters just as funny as his dad—from his brother, who provides insights into wedding night rituals ("You stand in one corner of the room, and she stands in the other. You each take off one piece of clothing at a time") to his first boss, who warns Justin to man up: "That's what a man does. He takes his shots and then he scrubs the shit out of some dishes." The result is a pilgrim's progress through the landscape of sex and love—by one of the funniest writers at work today.

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  Ollie'isms

  Ian Holloway

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  Little Book of Ollie'isms is Ian Holloway's first 100% official collection of his notoriously oddball, often witty quotes. His philosophical quotes are frequently overlooked in favour of the headline grabbing ones but whichever is your favourite you will find out in this book why he said it and when. There are few characters in football with as many opinions as Ian Holloway and this great little book will remind us all of why Ollie is so well loved in football by fans and press alike. As Ollie would say we're 'Chuffed as a Badger' that this book is being published!

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