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The Last Interview and Other Conversations

by Bourdain, Anthony

Book - 2019

The late Anthony Bourdain became a pioneer for the current food culture resurgence. His blend of candor and wit made him a one-of-a kind travel host with massive influence over a new generation of aspiring chefs and journalist. The late Anthony Bourdain became a pioneer for the current food culture resurgence. His blend of candor and wit made him a one-of-a kind travel host with massive influence over a new generation of aspiring chefs and journalist. Show less

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Carlos Santana

Sound of the Heart, Song of the World

by Golio, Gary

Book - 2018

A beautiful picture book capturing the life, inspirations, and challenges of the young guitarist Carlos Santana. Blending the blues with mariachi sounds of his youth, Santana would grow to become one of the world's most recognizable musicians. A beautiful picture book capturing the life, inspirations, and challenges of the young guitarist Carlos Santana. Blending the blues with mariachi sounds of his youth, Santana would grow to become one of the world's most recognizable musicians. Show less

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A Year of Living Prayerfully

How A Curious Traveler Met the Pope, Walked on Coals, Danced With Rabbis, and Revived His Prayer Life

by Brock, Jared

Book - 2015

How A Curious Traveler Met the Pope, Walked on Coals, Danced With Rabbis, and Revived His Prayer Life How A Curious Traveler Met the Pope, Walked on Coals, Danced With Rabbis, and Revived His Prayer Life Show less

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Rita Moreno

A Memoir

by Moreno, Rita

Book - 2013

From her humble childhood growing up in Puerto Rico to her iconic role in West Side Story. Rita recounts her incredible journey to becoming one of the world's most decorated actresses. From her humble childhood growing up in Puerto Rico to her iconic role in West Side Story. Rita recounts her incredible journey to becoming one of the world's most decorated actresses. Show less

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The Source of Self-regard

Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 2019

Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison shares her essays, speeches and meditations on life. Spanning four decades of her acclaimed career, Morrison gives her perspective on culture, art and society. Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison shares her essays, speeches and meditations on life. Spanning four decades of her acclaimed career, Morrison gives her perspective on culture, art and society. Show less

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Our Stories, Our Voices

21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing up Female in America

Book - 2018

This anthology contains 21 essays from bestselling YA authors. Topics of religion, race, and social injustice are all brought together and shared through each authors unique voice. This anthology contains 21 essays from bestselling YA authors. Topics of religion, race, and social injustice are all brought together and shared through each authors unique voice. Show less

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I Am Jim Henson

by Meltzer, Brad

Book - 2017

This storytime friendly biography tells the story of Jim Henson. Learn how the master puppeteer went from canceled shows to creating the words most beloved puppets "The Muppets". This storytime friendly biography tells the story of Jim Henson. Learn how the master puppeteer went from canceled shows to creating the words most beloved puppets "The Muppets". Show less

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Life Lessons From Bob Ross

Be A Peaceful Cloud

by Ross, Bob

Book - 2020

Get your brushes ready and let the most soothing painter in the world guide you towards more peaceful life. Get your brushes ready and let the most soothing painter in the world guide you towards more peaceful life. Show less

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Radiant Child

The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

by Steptoe, Javaka

Book - 2016

Free-form scribbles and bold colors turned canvases into powerful stories and forever changed what modern art. The Brooklyn born artist Jean Micheal Basquiat showed It's OK to work out side the lines and be a little messy. Free-form scribbles and bold colors turned canvases into powerful stories and forever changed what modern art. The Brooklyn born artist Jean Micheal Basquiat showed It's OK to work out side the lines and be a little messy. Show less

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(Don't) Call Me Crazy

33 Voices Start the Conversation About Mental Health

Book - 2018

This YA anthology of artist, actors and authors looks at their personal stories and struggles with mental health. Showing young readers that while it is d...Show more This YA anthology of artist, actors and authors looks at their personal stories and struggles with mental health. Showing young readers that while it is difficult to deal these experiences, the necessity of these conversations is how we work towards better tomorrow. Show less

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Letters From An Astrophysicist

by Tyson, Neil deGrasse

Book - 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson's love of science is infectious. The Astrophysicist is regarded as one of the worlds best minds and greatest science communicators. In...Show more Neil deGrasse Tyson's love of science is infectious. The Astrophysicist is regarded as one of the worlds best minds and greatest science communicators. In this book Tyson responds to 101 letters from colleagues, friends and fans on topics of science, faith, philosophy and life. Show less

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