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Barracoon: The Story of the Last Slave
ZORA NEALE HURSTON · HQ
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
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Abducted from Africa, sold in America. The compelling true story of one of the last survivors of the Atlantic Slave Trade, Barracoon recounts one man's fight for freedom. After being illegally smuggled as "Black Cargo" fifty years after the abolition of slavery, Cudjo Lewis... |
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I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir
Val Kilmer · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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Legendary actor Val Kilmer shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography.Val Kilmer has played so many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade... |
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Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
Roger D. Launius · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
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The remarkable story of the trailblazers and the ordinary Americans on the front lines of the epic mission to reach the moon.
President John F. Kennedy astonished the world on May 25, 1961, when he announced to Congress that the United States should land a man on the Moon by 1970.... |
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Radical: The Science, Culture, and History of Breast Cancer in America
Kate Pickert · Little, Brown Spark
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
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In this "powerful and unflinching page-turner" (New York Times) , a healthcare journalist examines the science, history, and culture of breast cancer.
As a health-care journalist, Kate Pickert knew the emotional highs and lows of medical treatment well -- but always... |
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I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad
Souad Mekhennet · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 354
Format: Hardcover
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"I was told to come alone. I was not to carry any identification, and would have to leave my cell phone, audio recorder, watch, and purse at my hotel. . . ." For her whole life, Souad Mekhennet, a reporter for The Washington Post who was born and educated in Germany,... |
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The Ultimate Bicycle Owner's Manual: The Universal Guide to Bikes, Riding, and Everything for Beginner and Seasoned Cyclists
Eben Weiss · Black Dog & Leventhal
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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Everything you need to know to purchase, maintain, and ride a bike for recreation, commuting, competition, travel, and beyond From the bike world's most beloved and trusted advocate. Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, is the voice of cyclists everywhere. Through his popular blog he has been... |
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The Impossible First
Colin O'Brady · Scribner
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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Colin O'Brady's awe-inspiring memoir recounts his triumphant recovery from a tragic accident and his gripping 932-mile crossing of the landmass of Antarctica solo, unsupported, and human powered - the first to accomplish this extraordinary feat. Prior to December 2018, no individual... |
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