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All Things Maine October 2019
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Dromomainea
by Shelly Lance-Fulk and Jacklyn Amtower
Two sisters from Beaver Cove, Maine, owners of Compass Rose Images, have visited all seven continents and more than 75 countries photographing wildlife and observing other cultures. This book chronicles their adventures in Africa, Asia, the Arctic, and Australia. (Maine Authors).
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Jeremiah Hacker, journalist, anarchist, abolitionist
by Rebecca M. Pritchard
Inspired by his Quaker background, Hacker worked to end slavery, poverty, and inequality of women through his writing. He spoke out against prisons, advocating instead for reform and education. He broke with all forms of organized religion and urged people to leave their churches and find moral direction from within. He promoted no political party, believing people would be better off without government. He was in favor of land for all. The most controversial of Hacker's radical ideas, however--and the one that lost him the most readers--was his advocacy for peace as the country headed toward Civil War. (Maine Author. Maine Subject).
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Hermit: the mysterious life of Jim Whyte
by Jeffrey H. Ryan
"When Jim Whyte settled outside the slate mining town of Monson, Maine, in 1895, people hardly knew what to make of him. Almost 130 years later, we still don't. A world traveler who spoke six languages fluently, Whyte came to town with sacks full of money and a fierce desire to keep to himself. It was clear that Whyte was hiding something -- enough to make the FBI come looking. But even the Feds couldn't imagine how Whyte, who lost every penny he had when WWI broke out, amassed another fortune before he died. Based on the true story, Hermit follows one man's quest to discover all he can about Whyte's secret life before it's too late"--from back cover. (Maine Author. Maine Subject).
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Not even dark chocolate can fix this mess
by Kathy Eliscu
From the Cover: Somewhere in Maine, a middle-aged woman is having a serious temper tantrum. "Tink" Casawill is drowning in family and work demands,hormones, a fiance oblivious to another woman's flirtations, and...her doctor tells her to cut out caffeine. (WHAT?!?). (Maine Author).
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Rookie warden, fearless, principled, and naively navigating a man's world....
by Kim Camery Millick
"Catherine is one of the first women game wardens in the U.S. Her first year is fraught with danger, pinching poachers and working with wardens who aren't thrilled to partner with her. Cat uses her wit and good judgment when firepower and brawn are not available, winning the hearts of those who put her to the test."--Back cover. (Maine Author).
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Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
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Accidental safari: a guide for navigating the challenges that come with aging
by Richard C. Tizzano
A health crisis or financial setback can suddenly propel us into unknown territory. Facing an uncertain future without a plan is like finding yourself on an "Accidental Safari." Author Richard C. Tizzano, a trusted advocate in Elder Law and Crisis Management, guides us through the jungles of Medicaid, Medicare and health insurance; wills, directives and powers of attorney; long-term care facilities and residential options; financial resources and regulations. With compassionate, often humorous stories from the thousands of families he has helped. (Maine Author).
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History and Current Events
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In the vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950-1969
by M. Rachael Arauz and Diana Joselyn Greenwold
In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950-1969 traces the first two decades of the Haystack Mountain School of Craft's history and its pivotal imprint on the world of art and craft practice in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. (Maine Subject).
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The human shore: seacoasts in history
by John R. Gillis
In The Human Shore, a magisterial account of 100,000 years of seaside civilization, John R. Gillis recovers the coastal experience from its origins among the people who dwelled along the African shore to the bustle and glitz of today’s megacities and beach resorts. He takes readers from discussion of the possible coastal location of the Garden of Eden to the ancient communities that have existed along beaches, bays, and bayous since the beginning of human society to the crucial role played by coasts during the age of discovery and empire. An account of the mass movement of whole populations to the coasts in the last half-century brings the story of coastal life into the present. (Maine Author).
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Ragged Island: an island mystery (book three).
by Darcy Scott
Maine botanist Gil Hodges, aka Hodge, returns to Matinicus to settle things, once and for all, with his murderous foe. (Book 3 of the Island Series). (Maine Author. Maine Setting).
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The riddle of yes
by Carolyn Locke
A new collection from Maine poet Carolyn Locke. (Maine Poet).
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Blue moons & menageries
by Dahlov Ipcar
Book of images of Ipcar's work from the exhibition "Dahlov Ipcar: Blue Moons & Menageries" at the Bates College Museum of Art. (Maine Artist).
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