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As the daughter of Dean Martin, Deana knew from a young age that family life would always be a little unusual. Personal moments and stories from behind the scenes make this New York Times bestseller an illuminating glimpse into a side of the Hollywood star that very few others saw.

A MEMOIR BY THE YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE As seen on Netflix with David Letterman“I come from…

Only a fraction of Europe’s Jewish children survived the Holocaust. This gripping New York Times bestseller tells the stories of Sophie, Flora, and Carla — three young girls who defied the odds to escape Hitler’s genocide and make new lives in America.

In this powerful memoir, a civil rights activist chronicles her experiences growing up black and underprivileged in the Jim Crow South. “Simply one of the best… An eloquent, moving testimonial” (Chicago Tribune).

In the early 1900s, the world was transfixed by explorer Ernest Shackleton’s daring exploits in the unforgiving Antarctic wilderness. Follow his most audacious venture across the frozen sea in this exciting true story!

A #1 New York Times bestseller: Before his death, Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most sniper kills in US military history. This powerful memoir illuminates his wartime experiences “with the same courage and grit he displayed in life and on the battlefield” (Clint Eastwood).

From an award-winning writer comes a “virtuoso tour of the periodic table” (Publishers Weekly): Learn about the amazing ways the elements were discovered — and how they have shaped history. “Immensely engaging” (The Sunday Times).

Top-rated on BookBub: In this poignant memoir, the New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of Tides plumbs his experiences as a young teacher on an isolated South Carolina island. “Miraculous… An experience of joy” (Newsweek).

In 1954, teenage friends Juliet and Pauline went on a walk with Pauline’s mother, Honorah — but Honorah didn’t return. This “well-researched” read (The Washington Post) delves into the shocking true story of the murder portrayed in the film Heavenly Creatures — and the sensational trial that followed.

A New York Times bestseller with over 1,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads! How did North American English become so different from British English — and what came before both of them? Discover the history of a language in this “entertaining and informative” book (Booklist).