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Lipstick Brigade: The Untold True Story of Washington's World War II Government Girls
Cynthia Gueli · Tahoga History Press
Pages: 273
Format: Paperback
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Lipstick Brigade tells the dynamic, inspiring - and until now, untold - story of Washington's World War II "Government Girls," recruited from every corner of the nation to staff the offices of America's central command post. Sometimes called white-collar Rosie the Riveters,... |
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Now: The Physics of Time
R Muller · W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Format: Print book
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"Now" is a simple yet elusive concept.You are reading the word "now" right now. But what does that mean? What makes the ephemeral moment "now" so special? Its enigmatic character has bedeviled philosophers, priests, and modern-day physicists from Augustine... |
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No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon
Buzz Aldrin · National Geographic
Pages: 223
Format: Print book
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Beloved American hero Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered through his event-filled life - both in outer space and on earth - in this inspiring guide-to-life for the next generation. Everywhere he goes, crowds gather to meet Buzz... |
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8 Ways to Avoid Probate
MARY RANDOLPH · NOLO
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
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By taking some simple steps now, you can spare your family and beneficiaries a lot of time and money. How much? Probate court proceedings after a death can drag on for a year and cost tens of thousands of dollars--money that would otherwise have gone directly to your loved ones. 8 Ways... |
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Terrain: Ideas and Inspiration for Decorating the Home and Garden
GREG LEHMKUHL · Artisan
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
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Founded in a historic nursery in southeast Pennsylvania, Terrain is a nationally renowned garden, home, and lifestyle brand with an entirely fresh approach to living with nature. It's an approach that bridges the gap between home and garden, the indoors and the outdoors. An approach... |
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The Fear and the Freedom: How the Second World War Changed Us
KEITH LOWE · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover
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Bestselling historian Keith Lowe's The Fear and the Freedom looks at the astonishing innovations that sprang from WWII and how they changed the world.The Fear and the Freedom is Keith Lowe's follow-up to Savage Continent. While that book painted a picture of Europe in all its horror... |
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Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview
Ilona Bray JD · NOLO
Pages: 352
Format: Print book
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Everything you need to become a naturalized U.S. citizenFor a green card holder, taking the next step to U.S. citizenship offers a host of benefits. But the application process itself can be long and confusing. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years. Best of all,... |
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The Inkblots: Hermann Rorschach, His Iconic Test, and the Power of Seeing
Damion Searls · Crown
Pages: 405
Format: Hardcover
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The captivating, untold story of Hermann Rorschach and his famous inkblot test In 1917, working alone in a remote Swiss asylum, psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach devised an experiment to probe the human mind: a set of ten carefully designed inkblots. For years he had grappled with the theories... |
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Fodor's Essential Argentina: with the Wine Country, Uruguay & Chilean Patagonia
FODOR'S TRAVEL GUIDES. · Fodor's Travel
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback
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Written by locals, Fodor's Essential Argentina is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Argentina. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor's... |
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The Republic of Conscience
Gary Hart · Blue Rider Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pages: 215
Format: Print book
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Former Senator Gary Hart's The Republic of Conscience is a meditation on the growing gap between the founding principles of the United States Constitution and our current political landscape. Going back as early as 400 BC, the idea of a true republic has been threatened by narrow, special... |
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Pedigree: How Elite Students Get Elite Jobs
Lauren A. Rivera · Princeton University Press
Format: Hardcover
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"Americans are taught to believe that upward mobility is possible for anyone who is willing to work hard, regardless of their social status, yet it is often those from affluent backgrounds who land the best jobs. Pedigree takes readers behind the closed doors of top-tier investment... |
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