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Wayne Gretzky

greatness on ice
Examines the life and career of hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky, and discusses his legacy on and off the ice. Includes photographs.
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The accidental American

immigration and citizenship in the age of globalization
Discusses the challenges and problems with U.S. immigration policy, and relates the story of coauthor Fekkak Mamdouh, a Moroccan-born waiter whose life was changed after the attacks on September 11, 2001, covering how the Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York (ROC-NY) is fighting for jobs and equitable treatment.
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The devil and Daniel Johnston

The turbulent life of a genius musician battling manic depression. A favorite with artists such as Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Beck, and many others, view the singer-songwriter-artist through his art and interviews, and in the eyes of his fans.
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Wayne Gretzky

the making of the great one
From the sport's top photographers as well as in the words of those who know him best, this is the story of Wayne Gretzky, the goal-scoring prodigy, the family man, and the NHL's ambassador to the world.
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The war room

James Carville and George Stephanopoulos guide Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign from the primaries through election night.

Wayne Gretzky

greatness on ice
Examines the life and career of hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky, and discusses his legacy on and off the ice. Includes photographs.

Hope never dies

a novel
2018
Vice President Joe Biden is fresh out of the Obama White House and feeling adrift when his favorite railroad conductor dies in a suspicious accident, leaving behind an ailing wife and a trail of clues. To unravel the mystery, 'Amtrak Joe' re-teams with the only man he's ever fully trusted; the 44th president of the United States. Together they'll plumb the darkest corners of Delaware, traveling from cheap motels to biker bars and beyond, as they uncover the sinister forces advancing America's opioid epidemic.
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Braving it

a father, a daughter, and an unforgettable journey into the Alaskan wild
2016
"The ... story of a father's journey with his teenage daughter to the far reaches of Alaska"--Provided by publisher.
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Look at you now

how keeping a teenage secret changed my life forever
Chicago, 1979. Halfway through her senior year of high school, Pryor discovers that she is pregnant-- a fact her parents are determined to keep a secret from her friends, siblings, and community forever. Driving across three states, her mother drops her off at what Liz thinks is a Catholic home for unwed mothers but is, in truth, a locked government-run facility for delinquent and impoverished pregnant teenage girls. She's alone and terrified, a fa girl from a privileged, sheltered background living amid tough, street-savvy girls who come from the foster care system or juvenile detention. As Pryor develops a bond with the other girls, she begins to question everything she once held true.

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