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Agatston, Arthur
The South Beach Wake-Up Call
RM222.2 A352 2011
As far as the current American lifestyle is concerned, "toxic" seems to be the key word.
The South Beach Wake-Up Call
RM222.2 A352 2011
As far as the current American lifestyle is concerned, "toxic" seems to be the key word.
Ashton, Jeff
Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony
KF224.A54 A84 2011x
The author, lead prosecutor in the famous case, knows she did it, but he just can't prove it!
Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony
KF224.A54 A84 2011x
The author, lead prosecutor in the famous case, knows she did it, but he just can't prove it!
Atwood, Margaret
In Other Worlds
PR9199.3.A8 Z545 2011
Cogent, insightful, entertaining essays concerning the ever-changing genre of speculative fiction.
In Other Worlds
PR9199.3.A8 Z545 2011
Cogent, insightful, entertaining essays concerning the ever-changing genre of speculative fiction.
B
Bahadur, Jay
The Pirates of Somalia: Inside Their Hidden World
DT403.2 B34 2011
How and why modern day pirates off the coast of Africa cause big trouble.
The Pirates of Somalia: Inside Their Hidden World
DT403.2 B34 2011
How and why modern day pirates off the coast of Africa cause big trouble.
Bartels, Peggielene
King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village
DT512.44.B36 A3 2012x
Peggy finds herself king of a small, failing town situated on the coast of Ghana.
King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village
DT512.44.B36 A3 2012x
Peggy finds herself king of a small, failing town situated on the coast of Ghana.
Bono, Chaz
Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man
HQ77.8 B66 A3 2011
Documents the author's day-to-day emotional and physical transformation from female to male.
Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man
HQ77.8 B66 A3 2011
Documents the author's day-to-day emotional and physical transformation from female to male.
C
Cannon, Dyan
Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant
PN2287.G675 C36 2011
What was it like to be married to (arguably) the greatest film actor of all time.
Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant
PN2287.G675 C36 2011
What was it like to be married to (arguably) the greatest film actor of all time.
Chopra, Deepak
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes: Harnessing Our Power to Change the World
HF5386.C5475 2007
Improve your life by capturing the spiritual power of the Superheroes. And get your own bat signal.
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes: Harnessing Our Power to Change the World
HF5386.C5475 2007
Improve your life by capturing the spiritual power of the Superheroes. And get your own bat signal.
Clinton, Bill
Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy
HC106.84.C596 2011x
Did he say smart government?
Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy
HC106.84.C596 2011x
Did he say smart government?
Collins, Paul
The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City and Sparked the Tabloid Wars.
HV6534.N5C66 2011
The murder of the nineteenth century included a love triangle, strewn body parts and battling newspaper editors.
The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City and Sparked the Tabloid Wars.
HV6534.N5C66 2011
The murder of the nineteenth century included a love triangle, strewn body parts and battling newspaper editors.
Cosby, Bill
I Didn't Ask to Be Born: (But I'm Glad I Was)
PN2287.C632 A3
A new collection of humorous observations from "The Cos."
I Didn't Ask to Be Born: (But I'm Glad I Was)
PN2287.C632 A3
A new collection of humorous observations from "The Cos."
Couric, Katie
The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives
HQ2037.C68 2011
Successful people on being successful.
The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives
HQ2037.C68 2011
Successful people on being successful.
D
Darger, Joe
Love Times Three: Our True Story of a Polygamous Marriage
HQ994.L68 2011
An intimate and personal portrait of the marriage of one man to three women.
Love Times Three: Our True Story of a Polygamous Marriage
HQ994.L68 2011
An intimate and personal portrait of the marriage of one man to three women.
Davis, Stephen
More Room in a Broken Heart: The True Adventures of Carly Simon
ML420.S56296 D38 2012
Every singer has a story.
More Room in a Broken Heart: The True Adventures of Carly Simon
ML420.S56296 D38 2012
Every singer has a story.
DeGeneres, Ellen
Seriously . . . I'm Kidding
PN2287.D358 A3 2011bx
Humorous comments and observations from the beloved TV star.
Seriously . . . I'm Kidding
PN2287.D358 A3 2011bx
Humorous comments and observations from the beloved TV star.
Didion, Joan
Blue Nights
PS3554.I33 Z46 2011
The noted author's meditation upon the loss of her daughter.
Blue Nights
PS3554.I33 Z46 2011
The noted author's meditation upon the loss of her daughter.
Dratch, Rachel
Girl Walks into a Bar . . . Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters and a Midlife Miracle
PN2287.D5495 A3 2012
After looking and looking and looking for her next job, the ex-Saturday Night Live star found something else, a husband and child.
Girl Walks into a Bar . . . Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters and a Midlife Miracle
PN2287.D5495 A3 2012
After looking and looking and looking for her next job, the ex-Saturday Night Live star found something else, a husband and child.
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Fonda, Jane
Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit—Making the Most of All Your Life
RA775.75 F655 2011
What is there to add?
Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit—Making the Most of All Your Life
RA775.75 F655 2011
What is there to add?
G
Gabrielsson, Eva
There Are Things I Want You to Know About Stieg Larsson and Me
PT9876.22 A6933 Z6413 2011
The famed author's life partner tells of their time together.
There Are Things I Want You to Know About Stieg Larsson and Me
PT9876.22 A6933 Z6413 2011
The famed author's life partner tells of their time together.
Greene, Bob
Bobby 20 Years Younger: Look Younger, Feel Younger, Be Younger
NF613.2 G83ty
Exercise, diet, sleep and skin care — no real breakthroughs.
Bobby 20 Years Younger: Look Younger, Feel Younger, Be Younger
NF613.2 G83ty
Exercise, diet, sleep and skin care — no real breakthroughs.
H
Handler, Chelsea
Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me
PN6231.P67 L54 2011x
The author seems to be quite the practical joker.
Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me
PN6231.P67 L54 2011x
The author seems to be quite the practical joker.
Hardman, Robert
Her Majesty: The Court of Queen Elizabeth II
PN6231.P67 L54 2011x
An intimate and personal look at QE II.
Her Majesty: The Court of Queen Elizabeth II
PN6231.P67 L54 2011x
An intimate and personal look at QE II.
Henderson, Florence
Life Is Not a Stage: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond
PN2287.H4265 A3 2011
Ms. Henderson's real life is nothing like that of Mrs. Brady.
Life Is Not a Stage: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond
PN2287.H4265 A3 2011
Ms. Henderson's real life is nothing like that of Mrs. Brady.
Hill, Clint
Mrs. Kennedy and Me
E843.K4 H47 2012
An inside account of Jacqueline Kennedy by the secret service agent entrusted to protect her.
Mrs. Kennedy and Me
E843.K4 H47 2012
An inside account of Jacqueline Kennedy by the secret service agent entrusted to protect her.
Horwitz, Tony
Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War
NF973.7116 H789m
John Brown strikes the first blow to emancipate the slaves.
Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War
NF973.7116 H789m
John Brown strikes the first blow to emancipate the slaves.
Hudson, Jennifer
I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down
ML420.H835 A3 2012
The star of stage and screen on her new healthy lifestyle.
I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down
ML420.H835 A3 2012
The star of stage and screen on her new healthy lifestyle.
I
Ice-T
Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption
ML420.I3 A3 2011
The former soldier, criminal, hip-hop artist, and current film and television actor tells how it all came about.
Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption
ML420.I3 A3 2011
The former soldier, criminal, hip-hop artist, and current film and television actor tells how it all came about.
Isdell, Neville
Inside Coca-Cola: A CEO's Life Story of Building the World's Most Popular Brand
HD9349.S634 C645 2011
The memoir of a champion for social responsibility, who led one of the largest companies in the world.
Inside Coca-Cola: A CEO's Life Story of Building the World's Most Popular Brand
HD9349.S634 C645 2011
The memoir of a champion for social responsibility, who led one of the largest companies in the world.
J
Jones, Dhani
The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around-the-World Sports Odyssey
GV939.J635 A3 2011
A trip around the sporting world alters a pro football player physically as well as mentally.
The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around-the-World Sports Odyssey
GV939.J635 A3 2011
A trip around the sporting world alters a pro football player physically as well as mentally.
K
Keaton, Diane
Then Again
PN2287.K44 A3 2011
Diane Keaton’s warmly told portrait of her mother and herself.
Then Again
PN2287.K44 A3 2011
Diane Keaton’s warmly told portrait of her mother and herself.
Kennedy, David M.
Don't Shoot: One Man, A Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-City America
HN90.V5 K46 2011
The author prescribes the way to end gang violence in America.
Don't Shoot: One Man, A Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-City America
HN90.V5 K46 2011
The author prescribes the way to end gang violence in America.
Kessler, Ronald
The Secrets of the FBI
HV8144.F43 K475 2011
For certain there are some real doozies.
The Secrets of the FBI
HV8144.F43 K475 2011
For certain there are some real doozies.
King, Carole
A Natural Woman: A Memoir
HV8144.F43 K475 2011
Writing about both her professional and private life.
A Natural Woman: A Memoir
HV8144.F43 K475 2011
Writing about both her professional and private life.
King, Larry
Truth Be Told: Off the Record about Favorite Guests, Memorable Moments, Funniest Jokes, and a Half Century of Asking Questions
PN1991.4 K45 A3 2011
Larry King on his many years behind the microphone. Pittsburgh, PA, you're on line one!
Truth Be Told: Off the Record about Favorite Guests, Memorable Moments, Funniest Jokes, and a Half Century of Asking Questions
PN1991.4 K45 A3 2011
Larry King on his many years behind the microphone. Pittsburgh, PA, you're on line one!
Koofi, Fawzia
The Favored Daughter: One Woman's Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
DS371.43.K66 A3 2012
After enduring almost unimaginable hardship, the author became the first female Parliament speaker of Afghanistan.
The Favored Daughter: One Woman's Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
DS371.43.K66 A3 2012
After enduring almost unimaginable hardship, the author became the first female Parliament speaker of Afghanistan.
Kyle, Chris
American Sniper LP: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
DS79.76 K95 2012
A U.S. Navy Seal recounts his stellar military career.
American Sniper LP: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
DS79.76 K95 2012
A U.S. Navy Seal recounts his stellar military career.
L
Larson, Erik
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American family in Hitler's Berlin
E748.D6 L37 2011
The first American ambassador to the Third Reich is repelled and repulsed by it all. His daughter Martha, not so much.
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American family in Hitler's Berlin
E748.D6 L37 2011
The first American ambassador to the Third Reich is repelled and repulsed by it all. His daughter Martha, not so much.
Lithgow, John
Drama: An Actor's Education
PN2287.L473 A3 2011
Is an actor born, created, or a little bit of both?
Drama: An Actor's Education
PN2287.L473 A3 2011
Is an actor born, created, or a little bit of both?
M
McGovern, George
What It Means to Be a Democrat
JK2316.M34 2011x
A more fitting title might be What It Should Mean . . .
What It Means to Be a Democrat
JK2316.M34 2011x
A more fitting title might be What It Should Mean . . .
MacLaine, Shirley
I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions
PN2287.M18 A3 2011
The winner of every possible award for acting, and author of ten international bestsellers, really tells all.
I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions
PN2287.M18 A3 2011
The winner of every possible award for acting, and author of ten international bestsellers, really tells all.
Mann, Don
Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors
VG87.M36 2011x
Life as a Seal Team member is no picnic.
Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors
VG87.M36 2011x
Life as a Seal Team member is no picnic.
Mansfield, Stephen
Where Has Oprah Taken Us?
PN1992.4 W56 M35 2011
Examines the result of Oprah's spirituality.
Where Has Oprah Taken Us?
PN1992.4 W56 M35 2011
Examines the result of Oprah's spirituality.
Marshall, Garry
My Happy Days in Hollywood
PN1992.4M37 A3 2012
Tale of a highly successful writer, producer and director.
My Happy Days in Hollywood
PN1992.4M37 A3 2012
Tale of a highly successful writer, producer and director.
Menzies, Gavin
The Lost Empire of Atlantis
GN751.M45 2011bx
Propounds the theory that Earth's first (perhaps only) highly advanced civilization was destroyed by a super volcano over three thousand years ago.
The Lost Empire of Atlantis
GN751.M45 2011bx
Propounds the theory that Earth's first (perhaps only) highly advanced civilization was destroyed by a super volcano over three thousand years ago.
Mezrich, Ben
Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History
HV6248.R585 M49 2011
A NASA intern steals a bunch of moon rocks mainly because they are there.
Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History
HV6248.R585 M49 2011
A NASA intern steals a bunch of moon rocks mainly because they are there.
Millard, Candice
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
E687.9 M55 2011
Why did a potentially great man die so tragically?
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
E687.9 M55 2011
Why did a potentially great man die so tragically?
Moorehead, Caroline
A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship and Resistance in Occupied France.
D802.F8 M636 2011x
An inspiring group of French women paid a high price for their opposition to Nazi rule.
A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship and Resistance in Occupied France.
D802.F8 M636 2011x
An inspiring group of French women paid a high price for their opposition to Nazi rule.
N
O
O'Neal, Ryan
Both of Us: My Life with Farrah
PN2287.0542 A3 2012
Ryan O'Neal's take on his extraordinary life with Farrah Fawcett.
Both of Us: My Life with Farrah
PN2287.0542 A3 2012
Ryan O'Neal's take on his extraordinary life with Farrah Fawcett.
O'Neal, Tatum
Found: A Daughter's Journey Home
PN2287.O545 A3 2011
Fame and fortune can ruin your life, but not forever.
Found: A Daughter's Journey Home
PN2287.O545 A3 2011
Fame and fortune can ruin your life, but not forever.
O'Reilly, Bill
Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America
E457.5.O74 2011
The Lincoln Factor.
Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America
E457.5.O74 2011
The Lincoln Factor.
Orman, Suze
The Money Class: Learn to Create Your New American Dream
HG179.O75764 2011
The playing field has shifted. In order to stay in the game, an investor needs a new game plan.
The Money Class: Learn to Create Your New American Dream
HG179.O75764 2011
The playing field has shifted. In order to stay in the game, an investor needs a new game plan.
P
Philbin, Regis
How I Got This Way
PN1992.4 P45 A3 2011bx
We know him, we love him, we can't do without him.
How I Got This Way
PN1992.4 P45 A3 2011bx
We know him, we love him, we can't do without him.
Proulx, Annie
Bird Cloud: A Memoir
NF813.54 P947b
The Pulitzer Prize winning author's personal narrative of life along Wyoming's North Platte River.
Bird Cloud: A Memoir
NF813.54 P947b
The Pulitzer Prize winning author's personal narrative of life along Wyoming's North Platte River.
Pulitzer, Lisa
Portrait of a Monster: Joran van der Sloot, a Murder in Peru, and the Natalee Holloway Mystery
HV6248.S573 P85 2011
Is Joran van der Sloot twice guilty of murder?
Portrait of a Monster: Joran van der Sloot, a Murder in Peru, and the Natalee Holloway Mystery
HV6248.S573 P85 2011
Is Joran van der Sloot twice guilty of murder?
Q
R
Reiss, Diana
The Dolphin in the Mirror
QL737.C432 R457 2011
A record of the author's work with dolphins in which she discovers not only intelligence but self-awareness.
The Dolphin in the Mirror
QL737.C432 R457 2011
A record of the author's work with dolphins in which she discovers not only intelligence but self-awareness.
S
Simmons, Russell
Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All
BF637.S4 S54854 2011
The author found his pot of gold, but it wasn't by accident.
Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All
BF637.S4 S54854 2011
The author found his pot of gold, but it wasn't by accident.
Sinatra, Barbara
Lady Blue Eyes: My Life with Frank
ML420.S565 .S59 2011
Before becoming Mrs. Blue Eyes, she was married to Zeppo Marx.
Lady Blue Eyes: My Life with Frank
ML420.S565 .S59 2011
Before becoming Mrs. Blue Eyes, she was married to Zeppo Marx.
Spitz, Marc
Jagger: Rebel, Rock Star, Rambler, Rogue
ML420.J22S65
Mick is the latest rock star to be profiled.
Jagger: Rebel, Rock Star, Rambler, Rogue
ML420.J22S65
Mick is the latest rock star to be profiled.
T
Twain, Shania
From This Moment On
ML420.T953 A3 2011
The singer retraces her rocky road to stardom, telling all.
From This Moment On
ML420.T953 A3 2011
The singer retraces her rocky road to stardom, telling all.
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Van Dyke, Dick
My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business
PN2287.V335 A3 2011
One of the great classical entertainers of television and film looks back at his remarkable career.
My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business
PN2287.V335 A3 2011
One of the great classical entertainers of television and film looks back at his remarkable career.
Vaughan, Hal
Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War
TT505.C45 V38 2011
Reveals the great Coco's dubious life during wartime.
Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War
TT505.C45 V38 2011
Reveals the great Coco's dubious life during wartime.
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Warrick, Joby
The Triple Agent: The al-Qaeda Mole who Infiltrated the CIA of a Million Stories
HV6433.M52 Q345 2011
The CIA in Afghanistan lets its guard down with devastating consequences.
The Triple Agent: The al-Qaeda Mole who Infiltrated the CIA of a Million Stories
HV6433.M52 Q345 2011
The CIA in Afghanistan lets its guard down with devastating consequences.
Weil, Andrew
Spontaneous Happiness
RA790.W45 2011
The good doctor's revolutionary approach to happiness doesn't involve a hoagie and a six-pack.
Spontaneous Happiness
RA790.W45 2011
The good doctor's revolutionary approach to happiness doesn't involve a hoagie and a six-pack.
Weir, Alison
Mary Boleyn: The Mistress of Kings
DA335.B66 W54 2011
The real story of Henry VIII's most famous mistress.
Mary Boleyn: The Mistress of Kings
DA335.B66 W54 2011
The real story of Henry VIII's most famous mistress.
Winchester, Simon
Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories
GC481.W56 2010
The great sea speaks!
Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories
GC481.W56 2010
The great sea speaks!

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