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The Walls Have Eyes

Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

by Petra Molnar ...

With a Foreword by E. Tendayi AchiumeA chilling exposé of the inhumane and lucrative sharpening of borders around the globe through experimental surveillance technologyFinalist for the Governor General's Literary Award for NonfictionIn 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was training "robot dogs" to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border against migrants. Four-legged machines ... Read more

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With a Foreword by E. Tendayi AchiumeA chilling exposé of the inhumane and lucrative sharpening of borders around the globe through experimental surveillance technologyFinalist for the Governor General's Literary Award for NonfictionIn 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was training "robot dogs" to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border against migrants. Four-legged machines
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Borderlands

My Fight for an Inclusive America

by Ken Salazar ...

Informed by his life journey, former US ambassador to Mexico, US senator, and US secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar shares his unrivaled vantage on the US-Mexico relationship, the border and migration crisis, and his belief that the diversity of our many communities and cultures is America’s superpower.Like many Mexican Americans, the Salazars have deep roots in the American Southwest. They ... Read more

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Informed by his life journey, former US ambassador to Mexico, US senator, and US secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar shares his unrivaled vantage on the US-Mexico relationship, the border and migration crisis, and his belief that the diversity of our many communities and cultures is America’s superpower.Like many Mexican Americans, the Salazars have deep roots in the American Southwest. They
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Enter the Villa

The (Unauthorized) Reality Behind Love Island

by Anna Peele ...

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LOVE ISLANDA fascinating, unauthorized exploration of the smash reality show Love Island**, revealing the secrets, drama, and behind-the-scenes stories of TV’s most addictive show.**“If you want to get the dirty details of all things, the history of Love Island, interviews with cast members, production, Charli XCX, all of that and so much more is in... ... Read more

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EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LOVE ISLANDA fascinating, unauthorized exploration of the smash reality show Love Island**, revealing the secrets, drama, and behind-the-scenes stories of TV’s most addictive show.**“If you want to get the dirty details of all things, the history of Love Island, interviews with cast members, production, Charli XCX, all of that and so much more is in...
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Defending Latina/o Immigrant Communities

The Xenophobic Era of Trump and Beyond

by Alvaro Huerta, José Z. Calderón, Juan Gómez-Quiñones, Joaquin Montes Huerta ...

A collection of short essays and stories, Defending Latina/o Immigrant Communities: The Xenophobic Era of Trump and Beyond focuses on one of the most vilified, demonized, and scapegoated groups in the United States: Latina/o immigrants. Using his rigorous academic training, public policy knowledge, and community activist background, as well as his personal and familial experiences as the son of ... Read more

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A collection of short essays and stories, Defending Latina/o Immigrant Communities: The Xenophobic Era of Trump and Beyond focuses on one of the most vilified, demonized, and scapegoated groups in the United States: Latina/o immigrants. Using his rigorous academic training, public policy knowledge, and community activist background, as well as his personal and familial experiences as the son of
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Human Capital

A History of Putting Refugees to Work

by Laura Robson ...

HOW GLOBAL HUMANITARIANISM TURNS REFUGEES INTO CHEAP LABORHistorian Laura Robson unveils the dark heart of our purportedly humanitarian international regime. Tracing the century-long history of attempts to remake refugees into disposable migrant labor, Robson elucidates global humanitarianism’s deep-seated commitment to refugee exploitation and containment.Surveying more than a hundred years of ... Read more

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HOW GLOBAL HUMANITARIANISM TURNS REFUGEES INTO CHEAP LABORHistorian Laura Robson unveils the dark heart of our purportedly humanitarian international regime. Tracing the century-long history of attempts to remake refugees into disposable migrant labor, Robson elucidates global humanitarianism’s deep-seated commitment to refugee exploitation and containment.Surveying more than a hundred years of
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1001 Stranger Things Facts

by Blake Dylan ...

The ultimate trivia book for all Stranger Things superfans. 1001 Stranger Things Facts includes fascinating trivia on auditions, the many influences of Stranger Things, props, easter eggs, music, special effects, cast & crew, mistakes, behind the scenes, the 1980s, cars, fashions, early plans for the show that never happened, fan theories, science, production design, locations, food, and an awful ... Read more

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The ultimate trivia book for all Stranger Things superfans. 1001 Stranger Things Facts includes fascinating trivia on auditions, the many influences of Stranger Things, props, easter eggs, music, special effects, cast & crew, mistakes, behind the scenes, the 1980s, cars, fashions, early plans for the show that never happened, fan theories, science, production design, locations, food, and an awful
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Nine Lives and Counting

A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption

by Duane Chapman ...

Go behind-the-scenes with Duane "Dog" Chapman, star of the hit reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter and two-time New York Times bestselling author, as he shares new stories about his faith in Jesus, family, and the discovery of God's grace at work throughout his life.From being in a motorcycle gang, to being incarcerated, and then becoming a widely-know TV personality, Duane's life has been anything ... Read more

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Go behind-the-scenes with Duane "Dog" Chapman, star of the hit reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter and two-time New York Times bestselling author, as he shares new stories about his faith in Jesus, family, and the discovery of God's grace at work throughout his life.From being in a motorcycle gang, to being incarcerated, and then becoming a widely-know TV personality, Duane's life has been anything
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A Place Both Wonderful and Strange

The Extraordinary Untold History of Twin Peaks

by Scott Meslow ...

For the first time, the complete history of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks—from the landmark, original cult series that changed the course of television to its 25-years-in-the-making sequel—is told through fascinatingly detailed reporting and exclusive interviews with the show's cast and creators.From its start, when studio executives drafted a plan to recoup costs after what they ... Read more

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For the first time, the complete history of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks—from the landmark, original cult series that changed the course of television to its 25-years-in-the-making sequel—is told through fascinatingly detailed reporting and exclusive interviews with the show's cast and creators.From its start, when studio executives drafted a plan to recoup costs after what they
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Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts, Season 5

by The Duffer Brothers, Netflix ...

Series series Stranger Things
Go deeper into the groundbreaking, Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorized scripts of Stranger Things: Season Five, including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers.**INT. WHEELER HOUSE - HOLLY’S BEDROOM - NIGHTThe Demogorgon's claw snaps around one of Holly'sboots and drags her backwards across the carpet.Holly cries out and desperately grabs at the carpet, but theDemogorgon ... Read more

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Go deeper into the groundbreaking, Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorized scripts of Stranger Things: Season Five, including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers.**INT. WHEELER HOUSE - HOLLY’S BEDROOM - NIGHTThe Demogorgon's claw snaps around one of Holly'sboots and drags her backwards across the carpet.Holly cries out and desperately grabs at the carpet, but theDemogorgon
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All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Watching Star Trek

by Dave Marinaccio ...

How to win at poker. The power of a business's mission statement. If you can dial a telephone, you can do anything. These are the lessons to be learned from "Star Trek." First a hit television show, and then a pop culture phenomenon, "Star Trek" is now the basis for inspiration and guidance in our daily lives. ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM WATCHING STAR TREK is an anthology of valuable ... Read more

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How to win at poker. The power of a business's mission statement. If you can dial a telephone, you can do anything. These are the lessons to be learned from "Star Trek." First a hit television show, and then a pop culture phenomenon, "Star Trek" is now the basis for inspiration and guidance in our daily lives. ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM WATCHING STAR TREK is an anthology of valuable
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Voices From Krypton

by Edward Gross, Mark Waid ...

Hailed as possibly the most comprehensive oral history of Superman to be committed to print, Voices From Krypton combines over 85 years of Superman's legacy into a sweeping tale of how the champion of the oppressed became one of the world's most recognizable pop culture icons.Not only does this epic collection include interviews with Superman favorites like Henry Cavill, Tom Welling, and Zack ... Read more

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Hailed as possibly the most comprehensive oral history of Superman to be committed to print, Voices From Krypton combines over 85 years of Superman's legacy into a sweeping tale of how the champion of the oppressed became one of the world's most recognizable pop culture icons.Not only does this epic collection include interviews with Superman favorites like Henry Cavill, Tom Welling, and Zack
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Once I Was You

A Memoir

by Maria Hinojosa ...

NPR’s Best Books of 2020BookPage**’s Best Books of 2020**Real Simple**’s Best Books of 2020**Boston.com readers voted one of Best Books of 2020“Anyone striving to understand and improve this country should read her story.” —Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the RoadThe Emmy Award–winning jo... ... Read more

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NPR’s Best Books of 2020BookPage**’s Best Books of 2020**Real Simple**’s Best Books of 2020**Boston.com readers voted one of Best Books of 2020“Anyone striving to understand and improve this country should read her story.” —Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the RoadThe Emmy Award–winning jo...
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Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Twilight Zone

by Mark Dawidziak ...

Can you live your life by what The Twilight Zone has to teach you? Yes, and maybe you should. The proof is in this lighthearted collection of life lessons, ground rules, inspirational thoughts, and stirring reminders found in Rod Serling's timeless fantasy series. Written by veteran TV critic, Mark Dawidziak, this unauthorized tribute is a celebration of the classic anthology show, but also, on ... Read more

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Can you live your life by what The Twilight Zone has to teach you? Yes, and maybe you should. The proof is in this lighthearted collection of life lessons, ground rules, inspirational thoughts, and stirring reminders found in Rod Serling's timeless fantasy series. Written by veteran TV critic, Mark Dawidziak, this unauthorized tribute is a celebration of the classic anthology show, but also, on
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Not All Diamonds and Rosé

The Inside Story of The Real Housewives from the People Who Lived It

by Dave Quinn ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER!“I like to think of Not All Diamonds and Rosé as the ultimate reunion. I know readers will be surprised, entertained, and even shocked at what’s in store." —Andy CohenDave Quinn's Not All Diamonds and Rosé is the definitive oral history of the hit television franchise, from its unlikely start in the gated c... ... Read more

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THE NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER!“I like to think of Not All Diamonds and Rosé as the ultimate reunion. I know readers will be surprised, entertained, and even shocked at what’s in store." —Andy CohenDave Quinn's Not All Diamonds and Rosé is the definitive oral history of the hit television franchise, from its unlikely start in the gated c...
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Welcome to the O.C.

The Oral History

by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Alan Sepinwall ...

“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs ... Read more

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“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs
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Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here

The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis

by Jonathan Blitzer ...

**A National Bestseller • A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2024 • Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, LitHub, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Christian Science Monitor, and Counterpunch • One of Barack Obama's Summer Reading List Picks • Named a Notable Book by New York Times and Washington Post • Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Exce... ... Read more

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**A National Bestseller • A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2024 • Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, LitHub, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Christian Science Monitor, and Counterpunch • One of Barack Obama's Summer Reading List Picks • Named a Notable Book by New York Times and Washington Post • Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Exce...
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Humanizing Immigration

How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System

by Bill Ong Hing ...

**“Incisive and compelling, reflecting the painful wisdom and knowledge that Bill Ong Hing has accrued over the course of fifty years . . . ”—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowFirst book to argue that immigrant and refugee rights are part of the fight for racial justice; offers a humanitarian approach to reform and abolition**Representing non-citizens caught up in what he calls the ... Read more

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**“Incisive and compelling, reflecting the painful wisdom and knowledge that Bill Ong Hing has accrued over the course of fifty years . . . ”—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowFirst book to argue that immigrant and refugee rights are part of the fight for racial justice; offers a humanitarian approach to reform and abolition**Representing non-citizens caught up in what he calls the
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Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon

Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Epic Series

by James Hibberd ...

The perfect read and perfect gift for Game of Thrones fansThe official, definitive oral history of the blockbuster show from Entertainment Weekly’s James Hibberd, endorsed by George R. R. Martin himself (who calls it “an amazing read”), reveals the one Game of Thrones tale that has yet to be told: the thirteen-year behind-the-scenes struggle to make the show.Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon shares the ... Read more

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The perfect read and perfect gift for Game of Thrones fansThe official, definitive oral history of the blockbuster show from Entertainment Weekly’s James Hibberd, endorsed by George R. R. Martin himself (who calls it “an amazing read”), reveals the one Game of Thrones tale that has yet to be told: the thirteen-year behind-the-scenes struggle to make the show.Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon shares the
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Survivor Legends

The Players Who Changed the Game (Unofficial & Unauthorized)

by Shaan Merchant ...

A deep dive into the players who shaped Survivor—and how their stories helped define reality TV. [Book not endorsed by or affiliated with any creator or producer of the show]For more than 25 years, Survivor has reigned supreme as one of the most influential shows on American television. Each season, castaways from across the country arrive on a secluded island with the same ultimate goal: to ... Read more

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A deep dive into the players who shaped Survivor—and how their stories helped define reality TV. [Book not endorsed by or affiliated with any creator or producer of the show]For more than 25 years, Survivor has reigned supreme as one of the most influential shows on American television. Each season, castaways from across the country arrive on a secluded island with the same ultimate goal: to
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Who Is the Doctor

The Unofficial Guide to Doctor Who: The New Series

by Graeme Burk, Robert Smith ...

Series series Who Is the Doctor
"A joyful celebration of fan love. Unofficial episode guides don't come much more engaging than this" (Benjamin Cook, co-author of Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale).Doctor Who was already the world's longest-running science fiction series when it returned in 2005 to huge success. Enormously popular, the BBC show encompasses multiple other genres, from horror to comedy to action and historical ... Read more

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"A joyful celebration of fan love. Unofficial episode guides don't come much more engaging than this" (Benjamin Cook, co-author of Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale).Doctor Who was already the world's longest-running science fiction series when it returned in 2005 to huge success. Enormously popular, the BBC show encompasses multiple other genres, from horror to comedy to action and historical
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You Wanna Be on Top?

A Memoir of Makeovers, Manipulation, and Not Becoming America's Next Top Model

by Sarah Hartshorne ...

*Go behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model with this powerful memoir that reveals the manipulation and chaos driving the iconic but deeply flawed reality competition show—*from a fan favorite contestant.“Juicy, nostalgic, entertaining, and disturbing, You Wanna Be on Top? is the America’s Next Top Model exposé I didn’t know I needed.”—Amanda Montell, New York Times bestselling author of ... Read more

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*Go behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model with this powerful memoir that reveals the manipulation and chaos driving the iconic but deeply flawed reality competition show—*from a fan favorite contestant.“Juicy, nostalgic, entertaining, and disturbing, You Wanna Be on Top? is the America’s Next Top Model exposé I didn’t know I needed.”—Amanda Montell, New York Times bestselling author of
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Monty Python Speaks

The Complete Oral History

by David Morgan ...

With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python's Flying Circus introduced something ... Read more

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With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python's Flying Circus introduced something
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This Far

My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light

by Allison Holker ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A celebration of the healing power of family and dance, Holker’s memoir shows how to heal from tragedy without wrapping everything up in a neat bow.” – Library JournalIn this candid and emotional memoir, Allison Holker opens up about her incredible dance career, her relationship with Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and the resilience that has carried her forward after his death ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A celebration of the healing power of family and dance, Holker’s memoir shows how to heal from tragedy without wrapping everything up in a neat bow.” – Library JournalIn this candid and emotional memoir, Allison Holker opens up about her incredible dance career, her relationship with Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and the resilience that has carried her forward after his death
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The Big Bang Theory

The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series

by Jessica Radloff ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and the entire cast—from journalist and the host of The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast, Jessica Radloff.The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it’s a seemingly effortless comedy, with ... Read more

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and the entire cast—from journalist and the host of The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast, Jessica Radloff.The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it’s a seemingly effortless comedy, with
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