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"A collection of essays in which the author discusses the small and large things that delight him"--.

"An exciting and heartening mix of memories, music, and inspiration from Wilco front man and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Tweedy, sharing fifty-plus songs that changed his life, the real-life experiences behind each one, as well as what he's learned about how music and life intertwine and enhance each other What makes us fall in love with a song? What makes us want to write our own songs? Do songs help? Do songs help us live better lives? And do the lives we live help us write better songs? After two New York Times bestsellers that cemented and expanded his legacy as one of America's best-loved performers and songwriters, Let's Go (So We Can Get Back) and How To Write One Song, Jeff Tweedy is back with another disarming, beautiful, and inspirational book about why we listen to music, why we love songs, and how music can connect us to each other and to ourselves. Featuring fifty-plus songs that have both changed Jeff's life and influenced his music-including songs by The Replacements, Mavis Staples, The Velvet Underground, Joni Mitchell, Otis Redding, Dolly Parton, and Billie Eilish-as well as thoughts on Jeff's own songs and his "Rememories," which have been such a hit on his popular Substack, Starship Casual, this book is a mix of the musical, the emotional, and the inspirational in the best possible way"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of eight true cat stories involving the author's own pets.

The author shares how she applied lessons learned while training her two difficult Rhodesian ridgeback dogs with a Russian dog trainer to her problems with men, relationships, fear, success, and personal happiness.

"These 101 stories and 12 poems, written by and for Black women, cover it all--from fierce to funny--about hopes and dreams, fears and realities, identity and self-discovery, family, children, even hair. Each one starts with a quote connecting you to a wellspring of wisdom from historical and contemporary Black women"--Back cover.

"Recounts the case histories of patients lost in the . . . apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders. Tells the stories of individuals afflicted with . . . perceptual and intellectual aberrations: patients who have lost their memories and with them the greater part of their pasts; who are no longer able to recognize people and common objects; who are stricken with violent tics and grimaces or who shout involuntary obscenities; whose limbs have become alien; who have been dismissed as retarded yet are gifted with uncanny artistic or mathematical talents"--OCLC.

Presents experiences of the authors as they started the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary for animals that was named after their pet pig, Esther.

"Fifty-seven incredible stories from hockey's biggest names, greatest characters and unsung heroes Essential reading for every fan, Beauties is a collection of the best stories that players tell each other. Grab a seat with TSN's James Duthie as hockey's finest relive highs, lows and hilarious moments on and off the ice from superstars, journeymen, coaches, referees, broadcasters, agents, and hockey moms and dads. In Beauties, you'll find out: - How Sidney Crosby's most unusual nickname came to be - How Steve Stamkos's dad accidentally stole Steve Yzerman's car - How Paul "Biznasty" Bissonette almost had the Arizona Coyotes kicked out of a Winnipeg hotel on game day - How Wayne Gretzky's greatest one-liner may have turned around the Stanley Cup Final in 1985 - About the night that Hayley Wickenheiser went blind - Why the St. Louis Blues credit Laila Anderson, a brave young girl, for their Stanley Cup win - What Bobby Orr said the first time he saw Connor McDavid play at a rink in Toronto and more!"--Provided by publisher.

A memoir from Zaila Avant-garde, the first African-American contestant to win the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, as well as a two-time Guinness World Record holder for her basketball skills. Offers advice for young readers on following their dreams and embracing the things that make them unique, promising that it is okay to brag about themselves if they really have accomplished great things.

"[The author shares his story of] how compassion is transforming the lives of gang members"--Amazon.