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The Twist of a Knife

a Novel
2022
"Anthony Horowitz tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne that after three books, he's ending their collaboration. His new play, a thriller called Mindgame, is about to open in London's West End. The play is panned by critics--Sunday Times critic Harriet Throsby is particularly savage, especially about the writing. The next day she is stabbed in the heart by an ornamental dagger--one belonging to Anthony, and with his fingerprints all over it. When a second theatre critic is found to have died under mysterious circumstances, only one man can help him--but will Hawthorne take the call?--Adapted from jacket.

The genius of Microsoft

how Bill Gates and Windows changed the world
2023
With its groundbreaking Windows operating system, Microsoft transformed personal computing. Learn how founder Bill Gates turned Microsoft into one of the biggest companies in the world using cool technology and the power of coding.

Playing at the border

a story of Yo-Yo Ma
". . . tell[s] an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures"--Provided by publisher.

How y'all doing?

misadventures and mischief from a life well lived
2021
The viral sensation and Emmy Award-winner regales fans with entertaining stories about the odd, funny, and unforgettable events in his life, in an essay collection that echoes his droll, irreverent voice.

How to think like Bill Gates

2015
Explores Bill Gates' approach to business and the ideas and influences that helped shape him along the way.

The hero code

lessons learned from lives well lived
In his 37 years in the military, McRaven saw both the best and worst of humanity and shares stories of the real, everyday heroes who have inspired him.

How to change your mind

what the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence
2019
Michael Pollan provides an investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs and discusses his own life-changing psychedelic experiences.

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.

Indra Nooyi

CEO of PepsiCo
Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Indra Nooyi.

Yo-Yo Ma

cellist
"In an era when the music world thought only Westerners could truly understand Western classical music, Chinese-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma broke barriers and defied expectations. Through his musical skill and . . . passion, he showed that classical music is for everyone. With mentorships and impromptu street concerts, Yo-Yo Ma has headed programs to bring classical music around the world. This biography uses easy-to-read text, . . . photographs, . . . sidebars, and . . . fact boxes to introduce kids to this barrier-breaking icon"--Provided by publisher.
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