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Another Country
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First published in 1962, this is an emotionally intense novel of love, hatred, race, and liberal America in the 1960s, taking on the then-taboo themes of interracial couples, bisexuality, and extramarital affairs.
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Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage
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They exploded on the national political scene in 2004, and within four short years captured the ultimate political prize....
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The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above Life's Storms
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The seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist offers powerful, streetwise advice for building a fulfilling life in the face of adversity. Franklin provides an inspiring blend of God and grit to deliver real-world words of wisdom on provocative topics.
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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandries
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Neil deGrasse Tyson has a talent for guiding readers through the mysteries of outer space with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm.
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The Denzel Principle: Why Black Women Can't Find Good Black Men
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The Denzel Principle, also called "The Dizzle" according to journalist and author Jimi Izrael, is the belief that the perfect man--who is the epitome of all things women think Denzel Washington represents--exists off screen and not only can you get one for your very own, you also need not settle for less. The regular good man need not apply.
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Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye
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Drawing from interviews conducted before Marvin Gaye's death, friend and music writer David Ritz has created a full-scale portrait of the brilliant but tormented artist who embodied the very essence of the word soul.
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Homeland: An Extraordinary Story of Hope and Survival
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George Obamas story describes his unique struggles with family, tribe, inheritance, and redemption and the seminal influence his brother had on his own future.
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My Father, Maker of the Trees: How I Survived the Rwandan Genocide
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In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn't trying to win a bet with his friends--he was attempting to save his life.
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Obama: From Promise to Power
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A journalist who has covered Barack Obama since the beginning of the latters Senate campaign paints an intimate portrait of the Senators life, from behind-the-scenes political tactics to his chances of winning the presidency in 2008.
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Peace, Locomotion
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Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he's living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it's his job to be the rememberer....
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