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The hilarious world of depression

2020
For years John Moe, critically-acclaimed public radio personality and host of The Hilarious World of Depression podcast, struggled with depression; it plagued his family and claimed the life of his brother in 2007. As Moe came to terms with his own illness, he began to see similar patterns of behavior and coping mechanisms surfacing in conversations with others, including high-profile comedians who'd struggled with the disease. Moe saw that there was tremendous comfort and community in open dialogue about these shared experiences and that humor had a unique power.

Orville and Wilbur Wright

the brothers who invented the airplane
2021
Through exciting text, captivating images, and informative sidebars, students will explore how the Wright brothers' use of aeronautical principles, trial and error, testing of components in a wind tunnel, and new approaches to the problems of flight blazed a trail for others to follow.

Space exploration

From Galileo Galilei to Neil Degrasse Tyson
2019
"Explore the exciting history of space exploration from telescopes, NASA and space shuttles, to the International Space Station and AstroRad. Readers will learn about the . . . scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the course of space exploration"--Provided by publisher.

King of the tightrope

when the Great Blondin ruled Niagara
2019
A picture book biography of Jean-Francois Gravelet, known as The Great Blondin, who walked across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

Group

how one therapist and a circle of strangers saved my life
2020
Tate had just been named the top student in her law school class and finally had her eating disorder under control. Why then was she envisioning putting an end to the isolation and sadness that still plagued her despite her achievements? Enter Dr. Rosen, a therapist who calmly assured her that if she joins one of his psychotherapy groups, he can transform her life. All she has to do is show up and be honest. About everything: her eating habits, childhood, sexual history, etc. Rosen's nine-word prescription: "You don't need a cure. You need a witness".

The last days of John Lennon

2020
Published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Lennon's assassination and based on insider interviews, a chronicle of the iconic music artists final days includes coverage of his last album and the life of Mark David Chapman.

Little House in the Hollywood Hills

a bad girl's guide to becoming Miss Beadle, Mary X, and me
2016
Charlotte Stewart is known by millions of fans worldwide for her role as the beloved schoolteacher, Miss Beadle, on the iconic TV show, Little House on the Prairie. Here for the first time, the adult cast member writes about the experience of making the show; the challenges, the joys, and the sometimes-turbulent behind-the-scenes relationships.

Kamala's way

an American life
2021
Looks at the life and political journey of Kamala Harris.

The beautiful struggle

a memoir
2021
A memoir in which the author details the challenges on the streets and within one's family, especially the eternal struggle for peace between a father and son and the important role family plays in such circumstances.

Femme magnifique

a comic book anthology salute to 50 magnificent women from pop, politics, art, & science
2018
A comic book anthology salute to 50 women who take names, crack ceilings & change the game in pop, politics, art & science.

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