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The world : a family history of humanity

Sebag Montefiore, Simon, 1965- author.

Publication Date

2023

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Call Number

929.7 MON

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SD_ILS:663095

The highest calling : conversations on the American Presidency

Rubenstein, David M., author.

Publication Date

2024

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Call Number

973.099 RUB

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SD_ILS:784965

Jelly Roll blues : censored songs & hidden histories

Wald, Elijah, author.

Publication Date

2024

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Call Number

782.421643 WAL

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SD_ILS:722483

Warren and Bill : Gates, Buffett, and the friendship that changed the world

McCarten, Anthony, 1961- author.

Publication Date

2024

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Call Number

361.74 MCC

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SD_ILS:704717

A world of dogs : a celebration of fascinating facts and amazing real-life stories for dog lovers

Sorosiak, Carlie, author.

Publication Date

2024

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Call Number

636.7 SOR

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SD_ILS:799794

High Caucasus : a mountain quest in Russia's haunted hinterland

Parfitt, Tom, author.

Publication Date

2023

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Call Number

914.75 PAR

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SD_ILS:710391

Men at war : loving, lusting, fighting, remembering, 1939-1945

Turner, Luke, author.

Publication Date

2023

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Call Number

940.530922 TUR

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SD_ILS:714057

Sing your name out loud : 15 rules for living your dream

Derulo, Jason, 1989- author.

Publication Date

2023

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Call Number

650.1 DER

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SD_ILS:681233

A life with ghosts [CD] : true, terrifying, and insightful tales from my favorite haunts

Gonsalves, Steve, author, narrator.

Publication Date

2023

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CDs

Call Number

133.1 GON

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SD_ILS:710428

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My people : five decades of writing about Black lives

Hunter-Gault, Charlayne, author.

Publication Date

2022

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Call Number

305.896073 HUN

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SD_ILS:662646

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Ice war diplomat : hockey meets cold war politics at the 1972 Summit Series

Smith, Gary J. (Diplomat), author.

Publication Date

2022

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Call Number

796.96266 SMI

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SD_ILS:651633

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Gastro obscura : a food adventurer's guide

Wong, Cecily, author.

Publication Date

2021

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Call Number

641.3 WON

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