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"Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years' experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she's been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child. The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress...
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To kill a mockingbird volume 1
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A young girl growing up in an Alabama town in the 1930s learns of injustice and violence when her father, a lawyer, defends a black man accused of raping a white girl.
3) Japan
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A basic overview of the history, geography, climate and culture of Japan.
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[2016]
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"Blast off and find out if you could handle life on Mars. Along the way, you'll get to know the red planet, high-tech rovers, and amazing scientific discoveries. So sit back, enjoy the ride, and get ready to learn all about Mars and what it will take to get there!"--Page 4 of cover.
An introduction to the planet Mars for young readers, featuring up-to-date facts and all the latest discoveries on a wide variety of topics including extreme weather,...
5) Spain
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An introduction to Spain that provides information on the country's geography, people, culture, history, government, economy, and climate.
6) Vietnam
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Discusses the country Vietnam and its people, history, culture, geography, and other topics.
7) Cuba
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A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Cuba.
8) Greece
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Welcome to Greece, birthplace of democracy and drama. Discover the land of a thousand islands in the bright Aegean sunshine. See smoggy Athens and learn why this historic city suffers such pollution. Find out why the belly button of the cosmos is located at Delphi. Dive deep into the mystery of the lost city of Atlantis at Santorini.
9) Canada
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A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Canada.
10) Egypt
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An introduction to the geography, nature, history, people, culture, government, and economy of Egypt.
11) Guatemala
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A basic overview of the history, geography, climate and culture of Guatemala.
12) Less: a novel
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Arthur Less novels volume 1
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Receiving an invitation to his ex-boyfriend's wedding, Arthur, a failed novelist on the eve of his fiftieth birthday, embarks on an international journey that finds him falling in love, risking his life, reinventing himself, and making connections with the past.
13) Nigeria
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A guide to Nigeria, including culture, geography, people, government, economy, and nature.
14) Laos
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Discusses current, detailed information on virtually everything that defines life in Laos, from its economy and environment to its geography and social trends.
15) Colombia
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Examines Colombia's geography, history, people and culture, gov ernment and economy.
16) Peru
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A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Peru.
17) Kenya
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"Discover the people and places of Kenya."--Source other than the Library of Congress.
18) Poland
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A look at the people and places of Poland.
19) Iraq
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A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Iraq.
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When Jack and Elizabeth meet as college students in the '90s, the two quickly join forces and hold on tight, each eager to claim a place in Chicago's thriving underground art scene with an appreciative kindred spirit. Fast-forward twenty years to married life, and alongside the challenges of parenting, they encounter cults disguised as mindfulness support groups, polyamorous would-be suitors, Facebook wars, and something called Love Potion Number...
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