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September 21, 2022
TWAS THE NIGHT: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem
By Pamela MccollRating:
5.0 / 5.0
Pamela McColl's TWAS THE NIGHT: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem, is packed full of vintage illustrations and lesser known historical details...
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5.0 / 5.0
A work of profound generosity and wisdom that advocates eloquently for the importance of respecting and protecting our environment, THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE is an indispensable...
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4.0 / 5.0
In a controlled tone, and with an excellent eye for historical detail, Daniel DeWald tells the story of the Vietnam War as only an insider...
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4.9 / 5.0
Elder Orator Chief Fata Ariu Levi's NAVIGATORS FORGING A MATRIARCHAL CULTURE IN POLYNESIA is a refreshingly careful, profoundly integrative history. For anyone interested in reading...
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5.0 / 5.0
For readers unfamiliar with evolutionary psychology, THE SOUTHERN CHARACTER is a good introduction, while those familiar with the paradigm may gain new insights from the...
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5.0 / 5.0
In the current era, where a worldwide pandemic has increased our knowledge and awareness of the pace of medical investigations and innovations, FIRST PATIENTS--clearly written...
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4.0 / 5.0
Expanding on an internet meme, Kenny Harmon’s eminently readable book, SAD PAPAW’S HERITAGE, demonstrates how every individual has an interesting story to tell and that,...
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3.9 / 5.0
Informed by a lifetime of first-hand experience, Norman Currey’s AIRPLANE STORIES AND HISTORIES provides readers a brief glimpse into the history of modern aviation, making...
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4.0 / 5.0
Despite its epic length and overabundant details, WAR IN THE MOUNTAINS is a stunning eye-opener that illustrates and educates the reader of a forgotten theater...
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2.9 / 5.0
THE BODY BLOG builds a series of entertaining blog entries on author Rachel Wentz’s varied but relevant personal experiences. It’s funny, sometimes oblique, and full...
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4.5 / 5.0
BALCONY VIEW is a raw and honest account from Julia Frey of dealing with the aftermath of 9/11 in her Battery Park City apartment across...
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4.0 / 5.0
For the most part, YANKS BEHIND THE LINES is an intriguing story of a piece of history not often talked about, although author Jeffrey B....