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Six Months Off : An American Family's Australian Adventure
by
Lamar
Alexander
On the day he is sworn out of office as governor of Tennessee, Lamar Alexander and his family leave for Australia for six glorious months.
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Hardcover
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483
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1989
Best Cat Ever
by
Cleveland
Amory
The author describes adventures with his cat, Polar Bear, including encounters with Cary Grant, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and other notables.
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Cat and the Curmudgeon
by
Cleveland
Amory
How Amory, a self-described curmudgeon, copes with his cat, Polar Bear.
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Cat Who Came for Christmas
by
Cleveland
Amory
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Paperback
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Even the Stars Look Lonesome
by
Maya
Angelou
Angelou shares her thoughts on Oprah, Africa, and the problems that accompany fame.
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In the Beginning
by
Isaac
Asimov
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Joy Street: A Wartime Romance in Letters 1940-1942
by
Lieutenant John Lewes
Bardord, Mirren
A war-time romance in letters, 1940-42.
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Loud Halo
by
Lillian
Beckwith
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Flying Without Wings: Personal Reflections on Being Disabled
by
Arnold R.
Beisser
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Paperback
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Postillion Struck by Lightning
by
Dirk
Bogarde
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Flags of Our Fathers
by
James
Bradley
This stirring chronicle of one of the blooodiest battles of WWII follows the young men -- most of them barely out of high school-- into the fiercest hand-to-had combat of the war.
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Hardcover
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Creating Love: the Next Great Stage of Growth
by
John
Bradshaw
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Greatest Generation
by
Tom
Brokaw
NBC-TV's anchorman celebrates the gernation of Americans born in the 1920s, peopole who came of age during the Great Depression, fought in World War II, and went on to build America.
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Paperback
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Greatest Generation Speaks
by
Tom
Brokaw
A collection of letters Brokaw received in response to "The Greatest Generation," his tribute to the generation of Americans who fought in WW II.
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Neither Here Nor There: Travels in Europe
by
Bill
Bryson
Bryson'sfascinating account of an English trip blends anecodes with worldly insights.
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I'm a Stranger Here Myself
by
Bill
Bryson
The author's notes on returning to America after 20 years away.
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Paperback
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458
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Chicken Soup for the Grandparent's Soul
by
Jack
Canfield
Short stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of grandparents.
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Paperback
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Our Endangered Values
by
Jimmy
Carter
Sustained by his lifelong faith, Jimmy Carter assesses issues such as the separation of church and state and “moral values.”
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Paperback
Pages:
252
Year published:
2006
Sharing Good TImes
by
Jimmy
Carter
The former president recalls some of the simple joys that he has enjoyed throughout the years with members of his family, friends, and colleagues.
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Paperback
Pages:
236
Year published:
2005
It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us
by
Hillary
Clinton
The Former First Lady shares her observations on the needs of children and families in the modern, fragmented, fast-paced world.and explores diverse ways in which we can improve family and community life.
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Chutzpah
by
Alan M.
Dershowitz
This NEW YORK TIMES bestseller is part biographical and part a philosophical look at American Jews.
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Garden of the Gods
by
Gerald
Durrell
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Aye-Aye and I
by
Gerald
Durrell
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Tiger is My Brother
by
Robert
Elgin
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Silence of the North
by
Olive A.
Fredrickson
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It Was On Fire When I Lay Down on It
by
Robert
Fulghum
Fulghum presents a collection of observations and comments that range from an account of a disastrous Christmas pageant to travelogues
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Morning Without Clouds, A
by
Harold
Gaster
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Getting to Know the General
by
Graham
Greene
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Living, Loving and Ageing
by
Wendy
Greengross
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Marley & Me
by
John
Grogan
A funny and unforgettable tribute to a wonderfully neurotic Labrador retriever named Marley who brought love to the Grogan family.
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Paperback
Pages:
419
Year published:
2005
Healthy Houseplants A to Z
by
Anita
Guyton
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
by
James
Herriot
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Let Sleeping Vets Lie
by
James
Herriot
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Lord God Made Them All
by
James
Herriot
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James Herriot's Dog Stories
by
James
Herriot
A delightful collection of Herriot's favorite canine tales.
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All Creatures Great and Small
by
James
Herriot
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Vet in a Spin
by
James
Herriot
Herriot thought he was swapping his Wellingtons for a baggy flying suit, but soon he was grounded and back to his old life in the dales.
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
by
James
Herriot
Herriot's misadventures as a young veterinarian in Yorkshire.
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Kon-Tiki
by
Thor
Heyerdahl
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Hardcover
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Endangered Pleasures
by
Barbara
Holland
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Bingo Night at the Fire Hall
by
Barbara
Holland
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Africa of the Heart: A Personal Journey
by
Joseph
Hone
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Guiding Stars: Writings About Guide Dogs
by
Peter
Ireson
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Jambo: A Gorilla Story
by
Richard
Johnson-Scott
The story of Jambo, Jersey Zoo's world-famous and much-loved gorilla who was know for his gentleness to a little boy who fell into his enclosure.
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Last Algonquin
by
Theodore L.
Kazimiroff
A document of the life of an extraordinary man, the last of his tribe, who lived in an untouched corner of New York City, as his ancestors had lived before him.
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Elegant Afghans
by
KC Publishing
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Among Schoolchildren
by
Tracy
Kidder
Chronicles the dedication and perseverance of fifth-grade teacher Chris Zajac of Holyoke, Massachusetts, in her effort to educate the economically and emotionally deprived urban children in her classroom.
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Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea
by
Gary
Kinder
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Paperback
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Love Stories of World War II
by
Larry
King
These heartwarming stories of fifty couples who met and fell in love during World War II offers a poignant side of the wartime experience and the legacy of relationships forged in the midst of tragedy.
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Hardcover
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Small Wonder
by
Barbara
Kingsolver
Twenty-two optimistic essays that cover such topics as nature, family, and the joys of everyday life while examining the challenges of war, poverty, and violence.
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2003
Charles Kuralt's American Moments
by
Charles
Kuralt
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Wake Up & Smell the Coffee: Advice, Wisdom & Uncommon Good Sense
by
Ann
Landers
The popular newspaper advice columnist shares anecdotes, advice, answers, and columns dealing with such issues as marital infidelity, AIDS, and homosexuality.
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North Runner
by
R. D.
Lawrence
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See, I Told You So
by
Rush
Limbaugh
Provacative political commentary and humor from radio talk show host Limbaugh.
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Gift From the Sea
by
Ann Morrow
Lindbergh
Lindbergh reflects on life and compares it with the natural treasures from the sea.
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Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France
by
Peter
Mayle
Mayle celebrates life in Southern France.
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1776
by
David
McCullough
Drawing on correspondence and period diaries, McCullough brilliantly captures the people and events that transformed American history during the American Revolution.
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Paperback
Pages:
755
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2006
Looking for a Ship
by
John
McPhee
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When Are You Entitled to New Underwear
by
Eileen
Michaels
Financial management in retirement
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In My Sights: The Memoir of a P-40 Ace
by
James B.
Morehead
Morehead's memoirs of wartime service flying the P-40 Warhawk single engine against the Japanese Zero.
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Dog Who Wouldn't Be
by
Farley
Mowat
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Favorite American Poems
by
Paul
Negri
A collection of beloved American poems ranging from Henry Wadsworth Longfello to 20th Century verse by Wallace Stevens.
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Paperback
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2003
Cloister Walk
by
Kathleen
Norris
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Oregon Trail
by
Francis
Parkman
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Hardcover
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First Person Rural: Essays of a Sometime Farmer
by
Noel
Perrin
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Mayflower
by
Nathaniel
Philbrick
The startling story of the Plymouth Colony, from their flight to religious freedom to the war that ravaged New England. Includes maps and illustrations.
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Paperback
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823
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In the Heart of the Sea:the Tragedy of the Whaling Ship Essex
by
Nathaniel
Philbrick
The harrowing story of the wreck of the whaleship Essex in 1820.
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Treasury of Best-Loved Poems
by
Louis
Phillips
A delightful collection of poems, some which may bring back memories and others which will evoke insights and laughter.
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Last Man Down:A Firefighter's Story of Survival and Escape from the World Trade Center
by
Richard
Picciotto
This inside look at the events of September, 11, 2001 by a high-ranking FDNY officer describes the rescue efforts at Ground Zero and Picciotto's ordeal of being buried for more than four hours in the rubble of the North Tower.
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Omnivore's Dilemma
by
Michael
Pollan
This bestseller provides a fascinating account of the way our food is grown, including industrial farming and the huge part that corn plays in our diet.
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Paperback
Pages:
709
Year published:
2006
Favorite Poems in Large Print
by
Virginia
Reiser
Gathers famous poems by American and English poets, including Shakespeare, Longfellow, Tennyson, Dickinson, Wordsworth, Sandburg, and Frost.
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Without Pity Ann Rule's Most Dangerous Killers
by
Ann
Rule
A collection of true-crime tales, selected from the author's "Crime Files" series.
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
664
Year published:
2003
Rage to Kill and Other True Cases
by
Ann
Rule
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Hardcover
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Too Late to Say Goodbye
by
Ann
Rule
. Her ability to use language impaired by a head injury, Laura Townsend builds a new life for herself working at an animal clinic owned by veterinarian Isaiah Coulter, who finds himself falling in love with her.
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
602
Year published:
2007
Understanding Men's Passages
by
Gail
Sheehy
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Spirit of Survival
by
Gail
Sheehy
An eleven-year-old refugee orphan who witnessed the national genocide in Cambodia, which included the deaths of her grandparents, her parents, and her siblings, is adopted and begins a new life in America.
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In God We Trust: All Others Must Pay Cash
by
Jean
Shepherd
A wonderfully nostalgic look at a more innocent era when life was good, fun was clean and station wagons roamed the earth.
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hardcover
Pages:
280
Year published:
2003
How to Climb Your Family Tree
by
Harriet
Stryker-Rodda
A professional genealogist provides the basics of genealogy for beginners.
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Your Renaissance Years
by
Robert L.
Veninga
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Necessary Losses
by
Judith
Viorst
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Betrayal: the Story of Aldrich Ames
by
Tim
Weiner
True story of Aldrich Ames, a spy against the United States.
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Paperback
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Bunts: Curt Flood, Camden Yards & Pete Rose
by
George F.
Will
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Paperback
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Elephant Bill
by
J. H.
Williams
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Woman's Worth
by
Marianne
Williamson
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How to Take Instant Oral Biographies
by
Bill
Zimmerman
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Paperback
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