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Ohio Train Disasters

Jane Ann Turzillo - The History Press
Format: Print book

In nearly a century of heavy rail travel in Ohio, a dozen train accidents stand out as the most horrific. In the bitter cold, just after Christmas 1876, eleven cars plunged seventy-five feet into the frigid water below. The stoves burst into flames, burning to death all who were not killed...
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Gun Digest 2020, 74th Edition: The World's Greatest Gun Book!

Jerry Lee - Gun Digest Books
Format: Paperback

For more than 70 years, Gun Digest has been the No. 1 go-to source and research guide for firearms enthusiasts worldwide. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect of guns and shooting, including hunting, personal defense, target practice,...
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American Values: Lessons I Learned from My Family

ROBERT F JR KENNEDY - Harper
Format: Hardcover

In this moving, thoughtful family history, the son and namesake of Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy shares memories of his turbulent childhood and the lessons that have shaped his enduring values.Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the third of eleven children born to Bobby Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy,...
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National Geographic Backyard Guide to Insects and Spiders of North America

Arthur V Evans - National Geographic
Format: Print book

An accessible visual guide to the top 150 insects and spiders, this guide combines readable text, representative photographs, and explanatory illustrations to highlight key features of body shape, life cycle, and behavior. Organized by scientific taxonomy, the book offers navigational devices...
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Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America

LEILA PHILIP - ?Twelve
Format: Hardcover

BEAVERLAND reveals the natural wonder and largely unsung story of the beaver-its long-term impact on American history and landscapes, and its importance in restoring balance and biodiversity amidst the ongoing climate crisis.  In the rich naturalist tradition of H is for Hawk and The...
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Gun Digest 2021, 75th Edition: The World's Greatest Gun Book!

Jerry Lee - Gun Digest Books
Format: Paperback

The 75th Edition of "The World's Greatest Gun Book!" Now in its 75th edition, the Gun Digest annual is the most-anticipated annual guide to all things new and exciting in the world of firearms. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every...
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Nibbles : the dinosaur guide

Emma Yarlett - Kane Miller

"Nibbles, the book-eating monster, has chomped his way into this book of dinosaurs! Has he bitten off more than he can chew?"--Provided by publisher.
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View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World

TERRY VIRTS - National Geographic
Format: Hardcover

This majestic National Geographic photography book offers a spectacular view of Earth from outer space, featuring aerial imagery taken from the International Space Station by NASA astronaut Terry Virts.Few people get the experience of seeing the world from outer space - and no one has taken...
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The Backyard Field Guide to Chickens: Chicken Breeds for Your Home Flock

Christine Heinrichs - Voyageur Press
Format: Print book

Every common breed of chicken, organized into one information-packed guide. Fueled by the local and organic food movements, as well as a sea change in local ordinances, backyard chicken keeping is booming. Anyone who's decided to join the new wave of chicken keepers knows that the poultry...
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Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth

Guinnevere Shuster - Andrews Mcmeel
Format: Print book

Man's best friend! What better way to showcase adoptable dogs than by letting their true personalities shine in a photo booth! In the tradition of the best-selling dog photography book, Underwater Dogs, Shelter Dogs in a Photo Booth wins the heart of all dog lovers.Often seen as sad,...
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