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Lucky Dog Lessons
By Brandon McMillan
Brandon McMillan, star of the show Lucky Dog, brings his positive form of dog training to book form. Beginning with basic steps such as building trust, he moves on to his 7 Common Commands every dog should know. He also addresses training issues such as chewing, potty training and barking, providing tips and tricks to transform your new dog into an ideal family member. Included in the book are tales (tails?) from the set of the television show and inspiring stories of some of McMillan’s more dogged clients. Available Oct. 4.
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Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
By Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
Every part of our lives is designed. Cars are designed for safety, comfort and economy. Smart phones provide the information we want with the touch of a finger. Stores lead us to what we need to buy, while enticing us with additional items for purchase. Based on the authors’ Stanford University class, we learn that the same principles used to design a thing can also be utilized to design the life that is best suited to an individual, regardless of age, profession or education. According to them, the only failure is settling. Available Sept. 20.
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El Paso
By Winston Groom
Groom, best known for his novel Forrest Gump, has set his newest book in the Southwest during the Mexican Revolution. A bullfight, gun battles, cattle drives and kidnappings combine with history and the legend of Pancho Villa to build the story of the Colonel, a railroad tycoon who is trying to save his family and fortune. Available Oct. 4.
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Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family: A Glorious Illustrated History
By DK Publishing
Enjoy the pageantry of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday with a photographic recap of her life and time on the throne. Timelines chart the history of the kings and queens of England, and profiles of key family members such as Princess Diana and Prince Harry, the history of the House of Windsor, and public and private photographs fill this large tome with everything royal imaginable. The book advertises itself as “the most complete visual history” of the Queen and the royal family.
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Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy
By Mike Love
The Beach Boys’ music epitomizes the sound of summer and has been entertaining multiple generations for over half a century. The year 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the band’s hit song “Good Vibrations,” and to further celebrate that, founding member and lead singer Mike Love has decided to tell his take on the band’s overnight success and self-destructive tendencies. Available Sept. 13.
