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  Tequila Wars - Jose Cuervo and...

  Ted Genoways

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  At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family's humble distillery, La Rojeña, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, it would become Mexico's leading producer of tequila. But when the Mexican Revolution erupted, a charge of treason and a death threat against him by Pancho Villa forced Cuervo to flee. His disappearance turned him into an obscure, shadowy historical figure. 
   
   
   
  In Tequila Wars, award-winning author Ted Genoways restores Cuervo to his place as a key player in Mexico's formative period. Before the revolution, Cuervo's acclaim spread worldwide, and once war broke out, Cuervo remained an impresario, kingmaker, and cultural force. In the face of his own government's corruption and the nationalism of his northern neighbors, Cuervo reached American drinkers by establishing Mexico’s covert form of cross-border commerce with the United States. As the largest and most important distilleries in the Tequila Valley recognized the threat posed by Mexico's unraveling, Cuervo also lobbied for suspending normal competition in favor of "a union of tequila makers"—what would become the first Mexican cartel. 
   
   
   
  The first biography of Cuervo, Tequila Wars uncovers the history of the man who would forever change not only the business of tequila, but international relations between Mexico and the United States.

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  Sh*t My Dad Says

  Justin Halpern

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  After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is ""like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair,"" has never minced words, and when Justin moved back home, he began to record all the ridiculous things his dad said to him: 
  ""That woman was sexy. . . . Out of your league? Son, let women figure out why they won't screw you. Don't do it for them."" 
  ""Do people your age know how to comb their hair? It looks like two squirrels crawled on their heads and started fucking."" 
  ""The worst thing you can be is a liar. . . . Okay, fine, yes, the worst thing you can be is a Nazi, but then number two is liar. Nazi one, liar two."" 
  Almost two million people now follow Mr. Halpern's philosophical musings on Twitter, and in this book, his son weaves a brilliantly funny, touching coming-of-age memoir around the best of his quotes. An all-American story that unfolds on the Little League field, in Denny's, during excruciating family road trips, and, most frequently, in the Halperns' kitchen over bowls of Grape-Nuts, Sh*t My Dad Says is a chaotic, hilarious, true portrait of a father-son relationship from a major new comic voice.

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  All in a Doctor's Day - A...

  Peter Sykes

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  Peter Sykes lifts the lid on the good, the bad and the ugly in the NHS, based on real-life situations from his 40 years experience at the sharp end of medical practice. 
  Some of these stories will make you laugh, a few will make you cry and others have a surprising twist in the tail. 
  They feature patients, doctors and nurses, blood, sweat and toil, life and death, heartache and joy.

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  Fishing With Tardelli - A Memoir...

  Neil Besner

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  A literary meditation on memory, time, love, and loss
  		 
  Fishing With Tardelli contemplates the relations among four parents — mother, father, stepfather, and a Brazilian fishing companion — and the author. Over marriages and remarriages, fathers and mothers become stepfathers and stepmothers, and brothers gain and lose stepbrothers and half-brothers, sisters and half-sisters across two continents. The various homes become part of Besner’s internal geography; memory, dream, story, fable become permeable layers folded over bald facts baldly stated.
  		 
  Beginning with an older man’s recollections of himself as a young teenager fishing with Tardelli in the bay in Rio de Janeiro, the memoir reflects on time lost and time regained. The narration ranges across the mid-’40s in Montreal, where two couples marry, divorce, and remarry in a new configuration; proceeds to Rio de Janeiro in the mid-’50s, when one of these newly formed families emigrates; and returns to Montreal in the late ’60s and early ’70s. After a 50-year interlude, Besner returns from Western Canada to the pandemic moment in Toronto.

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  The Gen X Handbook for Middle...

  Lisa De Pasquale

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  Lisa De Pasquale's The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age is your mixtape of practical and humorous advice for Gen Xers navigating their journey through aging, health, career, and family in a world dictated by the "Me" generations. 
   
  The first wave of latchkey kids is turning sixty. This book is the CliffsNotes for aging gracefully. You'll learn how to maximize your prime years for health, success, and human fulfillment in a culture that expected us to be cynical slackers. 
   
  In this book, you'll discover: how to topple the generational food pyramids; the ideal workout for your movie montage makeover; how to lose 170 pounds—the easy way; biohacking tips for non-billionaires; self-care for the generation who pretends not to care; what to pack in your plastic surgery bug out bag; how to wear old band tees without looking old; how to stop being "Work Mommy"; the secret to raising resilient kids and grandkids; setting up your Gen X safe space at social events; choosing your retirement adventure. 
   
  Slip on your Ray-Bans and start living your best life. Or whatever.

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  Is My Cat Happy?

  Josie Brookes

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  Cats are much more than just pets—they’re our companions, confidants, and family members. But how do we know if they’re truly happy? Is My Cat Happy? is the ultimate guide to understanding your feline friend and ensuring they live a long, healthy, and contented life. 
  From decoding body language and purrs to recognizing signs of stress and understanding their emotional needs, Josie Brookes takes you step-by-step through the key factors that contribute to your cat’s happiness. Whether it’s through proper grooming, playtime, or creating a cat-friendly environment, this book helps you build a stronger bond with your cat while supporting their well-being in every stage of life. 
  With practical advice on health, nutrition, mental stimulation, and aging, Is My Cat Happy? is the perfect guide for cat owners who want to ensure their furry friends are living their best lives. If you’ve ever wondered if your cat is truly content, this book will help you find the answers—and help your cat thrive.

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