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  A Monarch in Winter - Biography...

  Abbey Pachter

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  Compelled by deep instinct and the curious mind of a retired nurse, scientist, midwife, and nascent naturalist, the author retrieves a too-late-to-migrate monarch caterpillar from a December ice storm. She decides to learn all she can to care for the butterfly that soon emerges in her home while the second winter of COVID-19 rages outdoors. Each day of its longer-than-expected life brings new observations, challenges, and rewards, which the author shares with the reader as journal entries. 
  -How are butterflies and newborns alike? 
  -How and what will he eat? How often? 
  -Does he sleep? Where will he decide to roost? 
  -How long will he live? 
  There are bigger questions, too. What does it mean to age? How do we care for our aging? When do we stop? What can foster a peaceful death? Read to discover fascinating details with easy-to-understand science. 
  In A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly, discoverThe evolutionary similarities between insects and humansRipple effects on nature and evolutionParallels in life as we cope with a global pandemic and transformationThe preciousness of every momentTrue connection and intimacy among living creatures 
  During these few months of semi-isolation in the second winter of COVID-19, the author creates a new routine, a new purpose, and a new relationship with nature through caring for the small creature in her care. Read this fascinating narrative and witness the butterfly effect on one woman’s life.

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  Shadows of Love Shadows of...

  William T. Vollmann

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  In this landmark collection, William T. Vollmann offers a kaleidoscopic retrospective of the visual artwork he has produced over four decades, with new commentary from Vollmann on his process, inspiration, and the many intersections with his writing. 
   
   
   
  The celebrated author of over twenty-five books (among them the National Book Award–winning novel Europe Central; the seven-volume Rising Up and Rising Down, based on Vollmann's career as a war correspondent; and the two-volume climate change investigation Carbon Ideologies), Vollmann's equally ambitious and prolific career as a photographer, printmaker, and painter reflects the artist’s deep interest in people existing on the margins, a profound empathy for his subjects, and the humility and generosity to meet them on their terms. 
   
   
   
  In Shadows of Love, Shadows of Loneliness, a series of essays  commissioned especially for this book lays out Vollmann's views on what photographs can and should say, how he chooses what to represent (beauty, suffering, compassion, love, desire, ideology), thoughts on photographic consensuality, and any number of technical descriptions. Particularly useful for Vollmann fans and scholars are the cross-references between these artistic and photographic projects and his books.

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  King David Biography

  Daimond Simon

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  Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life of one of history's most influential figures with "King David Biography." This captivating account delves deep into the remarkable journey of King David, from his modest beginnings as a shepherd boy to his ascension as the revered king of Israel. 
  Follow David's early years, marked by his anointing by the prophet Samuel and his legendary encounter with Goliath that catapulted him into the limelight. Explore the intricate web of relationships that defined his life, including his profound friendship with Jonathan and his tumultuous marriage to Michal. Witness David's rise to power and his reign as the king who united the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as its spiritual and political heart. 
  Dive into the personal struggles and moral challenges that shaped David's character, from his unwavering faith and devotion to God to his significant failures and heartfelt repentance. Through epic battles, political maneuverings, and his poignant psalms, David's story is a powerful testament to the complexities of leadership, faith, and redemption. 
  Richly detailed and meticulously researched, "King David Biography" offers a comprehensive and nuanced portrayal of a man whose legacy continues to influence and inspire. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a biblical scholar, or simply a lover of compelling biographies, this book provides an in-depth and engaging exploration of King David's life and times. 
  Join us on an unforgettable journey through the ancient world and uncover the fascinating life of King David—a shepherd, a warrior, a poet, and a king.

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  King John Henry III and...

  John Paul Davis

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  This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life. 
   
   
   
  In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the failed Magna Carta gave way to civil conflict, and more than half of the country had fallen to the dauphin of France. These troubles were then passed, along with the crown, to John's nine-year-old son, Henry III. 
   
   
   
  Even with a regency government commanding the ship of state, Henry faced a dire threat to his royal authority. But the First Baron's War came to an end as Henry aligned himself with the pope and offered a revised Magna Carta. While this may have ensured short-term survival, living up to the promises of this foundational contract would create a more significant challenge—and lay the groundwork for the Second Baron's War.

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  Ted Lasso and Philosophy - No...

  Marybeth Baggett, William Irwin,...

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  Ted Lasso and Philosophy explores the hidden depths beneath the vibrant veneer of AppleTV's breakout, award-winning sitcom. Blending philosophical sophistication with winsome appreciation of this feel-good comedy, the collection features original essays canvassing the breadth of the series and carefully considering the ideas it presents, including the goal of competition, mental health, sportsmanship, revenge versus justice, the importance of friendship, the imperative of respect for persons, humility, leadership, identity, growth, courage, journalistic ethics, belief, forgiveness, love, and just how evil tea is. In a nod to the show's many literary allusions, the compilation concludes with a whimsical appendix that catalogs the books most significant to Ted Lasso. 
   
   
   
  ● Covers the full breadth of the original Ted Lasso series 
   
   
   
  ● Explores every major character and all of the show's subplots and elements 
   
   
   
  ● Written in the spirit of the show, with in-jokes that will appeal to fans 
   
   
   
  ● Features an introduction that guides listeners through the book's materials 
   
   
   
  ● Includes Beard's Bookshelf, a bibliography of the most significant books shown or alluded to in the series

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  A Living Remedy - A Memoir

  Nicole Chung

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  A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK 
  Winner, Tillie Olsen Award for Creative Writing 
  Named a Best Book of the Year by: Time * Harper’s Bazaar * Esquire * Booklist * USA Today * Elle * Good Housekeeping * New York Times * Electric Literature * Today 
  From the bestselling author of ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW comes a searing memoir of family, class and grief—a daughter’s search to understand the lives her adoptive parents led, the life she forged as an adult, and the lives she’s lost. 
  In this country, unless you attain extraordinary wealth, you will likely be unable to help your loved ones in all the ways you’d hoped. You will learn to live with the specific, hollow guilt of those who leave hardship behind, yet are unable to bring anyone else with them. 
  Nicole Chung couldn’t hightail it out of her overwhelmingly white Oregon hometown fast enough. As a scholarship student at a private university on the East Coast, no longer the only Korean she knew, she found community and a path to the life she'd long wanted. But the middle class world she begins to raise a family in – where there are big homes, college funds, nice vacations – looks very different from the middle class world she thought she grew up in, where paychecks have to stretch to the end of the week, health insurance is often lacking, and there are no safety nets. 
  When her father dies at only sixty-seven, killed by diabetes and kidney disease, Nicole feels deep grief as well as rage, knowing that years of precarity and lack of access to healthcare contributed to his early death. And then the unthinkable happens – less than a year later, her beloved mother is diagnosed with cancer, and the physical distance between them becomes insurmountable as COVID-19 descends upon the world. 
  Exploring the enduring strength of family bonds in the face of hardship and tragedy, A Living Remedy examines what it takes to reconcile the distance between one life, one home, and another – and sheds needed light on some of the most persistent and grievous inequalities in American society. 

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