1975-

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Dare to disappoint

growing up in Turkey
Personal identity and national politics combine in this memoir of the author's struggle to find herself in a rapidly changing Turkey of the 1980s and '90s.

House to house

a soldier's memoir
2008
Presents Staff sergeant Bellavia's account of the fierce 2004 fighting in Fallujah, the heroic feats of the men in his unit, and the sacrifices made by them.

Jamie Oliver

2014
A biography of Jamie Oliver, a British chef, restaurateur, and television personality.

Not without my sister

2008
An account of how three little girls, who were born in a cult named The Children of God, are physically and sexually abused for several years. After they are separated from each other, they are finally reunited and are able to move on slowly but successfully with their lives.

Reasons to stay alive

Best selling author Matt Haig shares his battle with depression and offers inspiration by showing readers the hope that can be found on the other side of depression.

David Ortiz

World Series Champion
Explores the life of David Ortiz, including his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his many accomplishments, and his career as a professional baseball player.

Joe and me

an education in fishing and friendship
1997
A biography tracing the friendship and joint love of fishing between James Prosek and ranger, Joe Haines, that began when Joe caught James fishing without a permit at the age of fifteen.

David Ortiz

World Series champion
2016
Explores the life of David Ortiz, including his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his many accomplishments, and his career as a professional baseball player.

The trident

the forging and reforging of a Navy SEAL leader
"A Navy SEAL's highly-charged account of his combat missions in Iraq and his miraculous recovery from wounds that might have killed him--if it were not for his grit and the devotion of his wife and family"--.

GoPro inventor Nick Woodman

Provides a biography of GoPro inventor Nick Woodman. Discusses his childhood in California, his education, and his path to success as an inventor. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

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