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Custer

the makin gof a young general
A biography of George Armstong Custer, focusing on his childhood and early military career before his unfortunate fall at the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Omega farm

a memoir
"In March 2020, Martha McPhee, her husband, and their two almost-grown children set out for her childhood home in New Jersey, where she finds herself grappling simultaneously with a mother slipping into severe dementia and a house that's been neglected of late. As Martha works to manage her mother's care and the sprawling, ramshackle property . . . she is pulled back into her childhood, almost against her will. Martha grew up at Omega Farm with her four sisters, five stepsiblings, mother, and stepfather, in a house filled with art, people, and the kind of chaos that was sometimes benevolent, sometimes more sinister. Caring for her mother and her children, struggling to mend the forest, the past relentlessly asserts itself--even as Martha's mother, the person she might share her memories with or even try to hold to account, no longer knows who Martha is"--Provided by publisher.

Growing up Getty

the story of America's most unconventional dynasty
"Oil magnate J. Paul Getty, once the richest man in the world, is the patriarch of an extraordinary cast of sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. While some have been brought low by mental illness, drug addiction, and one of the most sensational kidnapping cases of the twentieth century, many of Getty's heirs have achieved great success, [making] significant marks in a variety of fields. Now, across four continents, a new generation of Gettys is emerging--and not coasting on the dynasty's still-immense wealth. A far-flung yet close-knit group, the ascendant Gettys are bringing this family onto the global stage in the twenty-first century. Through extensive research, including access to J. Paul Getty's diaries and love letters, and interviews with family members and friends, [this book] offers an inside look into the benefits and burdens of being part of today's world of the ultra-wealthy"--Provided by publisher.

The fight of his life

inside Joe Biden's White House
Taking readers behind the scenes of one of America's most consequential presidencies, a journalist with unprecedented access to the White House reveals how President Joe Biden and his seasoned team have battled to achieve their agenda, delivering a surprising portrait of politics on the edge.

The adventures of Miss Barbara Pym

a biography
"Barbara Pym lived through extraordinary times. Throughout social and political upheaval, she wrote diaries, notes, letters, stories and more than a dozen novels, which often reflected the themes of Pym's own experience. [In this book,] Paula Byrne brings Barbara Pym back to center stage as one of the great English novelists: a generous, shrewdly perceptive writer and a brave woman with an unparalled sense of fun"--Provided by publisher.

Latino almanac

from early explorers to corporate leaders
"Latino Almanac covers the history of Latino Americans in politics, labor, law, religion, business, science, medicine, the military, media, sports, literature, music, theater, art, and film. Chapters address the important events and social and cultural changes that affected Latino Americans over the centuries. Each chapter offers a narrative history, along with separate biographical profiles of more than 650 key figures"-- Provided by publisher.

Churchill's shadow

the life and afterlife of Winston Churchill
"This . . . book takes on Churchill in his entirety, separating the man from the myth that he . . . cultivated, and scrutinizing his legacy on both sides of the Atlantic. In . . . prose, . . . [the author] illuminates key moments and controversies in Churchill's career--from the tragedy of Gallipoli, to his . . . imperialist and racist attitudes, dealings with Ireland, support for Zionism, and complicated engagement with European integration. Charting the evolution and appropriation of Churchill's reputation through to the present day, [this book] . . . renders the nuance and complexity of this giant of modern politics"--Provided by publisher.

We are not broken

A memoir of Black non-binary writer and activist George M. Johnson's childhood in New Jersey, growing up with their brother and two cousins, all under the supervision of their larger-than-life grandmother.

The undying

pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care
"A fresh, fierce, and timely meditation on data, pain, time, and the limited capacity of literature to comprehend life and death in a sensate and vulnerable body"--Provided by publisher.

All in my head

a memoir of life, love and patient power
"How do you keep going when you have received the worst possible diagnosis? This is what happened to Jessica Morris when, in her early fifties, she was told she had glioblastoma (GBM), a particularly aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of brain cancer. All In My Head is her brilliant, brave and inspiring riposte. Jessica began a determined search for effective treatment as she continued to live her life, love her family and campaign for better research into GBM, connecting with patients all over the world. And finally, she came to terms with the knowledge that she had reached the end of the road. Much more than a book about GBM, it takes readers into the life of a woman who when confronted by devastating news chooses to be strong"--Provided by publisher.

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