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Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitler's Hidden Soldiers in America

Debbie Cenziper - Hachette Books
Format: Hardcover

The gripping story of a team of Nazi hunters at the U.S. Department of Justice as they raced against time to expose members of a brutal SS killing force who disappeared in America after World War Two.In 1990, in a drafty basement archive in Prague, two American historians made a startling...
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The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Wildlife

Joanna Bagniewska - Smithsonian Books
Format: Hardcover

A quirky collection of Earth's most compelling animals who give mythical creatures a run for their moneyThe Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Wildlife mirrors the medieval tradition of an encyclopedia of incredible beasts, only this charming book with ornamental illustrations...
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Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires

Juan Cole - Nation Books
Format: Hardcover

In the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary. Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this...
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Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

Joan Strassmann - TarcherPerigee
Format: Hardcover

A one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them.Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or "exotic" birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan...
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A Call for Revolution: A Vision for the Future

DALAI LAMA - William Morrow
Format: Hardcover

A RALLYING CRY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD, BY ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED LEADERS OF OUR TROUBLED TIMES. This eloquent, impassioned manifesto is possibly the most important message The Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic,...
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Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America

Talia Lavin - Legacy Lit
Format: Hardcover

"The Christian right has been threatening American plurality for decades, and its influence is on the rise. In Wild Faith, Talia Lavin thoroughly chronicles how this reactionary force is spreading through the US political system and sounds a clear alarm: Christian nationalism is a growing...
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Hi God

Nicole Crank - FaithChurch.com
Format: Hardcover

Hi God (It s Me Again) is for those moments when we need to stop, be still, and remember who God is. We know we should go to God amidst the craziness, but how can we find the time? And once we get with him, what do we even say? In this 60-day devotional, Pastor Nicole Crank empowers readers...
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Muhammad, the World-Changer: An Intimate Portrait

Mohamad Jebara - St. Martin's Essentials
Format: Hardcover

"A beautifully written, immaculately researched meditation on the impact of the Prophet Muhammad on the modern world. I loved this book!" -- A six-year-old cries in his mother's arms as she draws her last breaths to urge him: "Muhammad, be a world-changer!" The boy,...
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Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief

Michelle Cassandra Johnson - Shambhala
Format: Paperback

In unsettling and uncertain times, the individual and collective heartbreak that lives in our bodies and communities can feel insurmountable. Many of us have been conditioned by the dominant culture to not name, focus on, or wade through the difficulties of our lives. But in order to heal,...
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Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times

Jonathan Sacks - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover

With liberal democracy embattled, public discourse grown toxic, family life breaking down, and drug abuse and depression on the rise, many fear what the future holds. In Morality, respected faith leader and public intellectual Jonathan Sacks traces today's crisis to our loss of a strong,...
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