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Alvin Ailey clementineAlvin Ailey (19311989) was a choreographic giant in the modern dance world and a champion of African American talent and culture. His interracial Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater provided opportunities to black dancers and choreographers when no one else would. His acclaimed Revelations remains one of the most performed modern dance pieces in the twentieth century. But he led a tortured life, filled with insecurity and self loathing. Raised in

A real-life romantic comedy about getting dumped and getting over it

impeccably rendered world" (Kirkus) -- a world in which nature has turned against us -- continues in The Trials of Koli

and Thomas Edison

National Book Award-winner Joyce Carol Oates unfolds the story of Teena and Bethie

and London to Moscow

By governing his ship with his unique management techniques

even as one threat after another looms just on the other side of the door

showing how seasoned

International Herb Association's  2017 Thomas DeBaggio Book Award Winner

Klein sheds light on the mystery behind Leonardo's paintings

that brings together some of the preeminent voices of our time

a humorous guide to first-time fatherhood