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New Nonfiction: June 2017
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Apollo 8: the thrilling story of the first mission to the moon by Jeffrey KlugerCiting the space race, Cold War and 1967 Apollo 1 tragedy, a riveting account of the harried mission to use an untested rocket to secure America's position as the first nation to reach the moon reveals the dangers endured by its crew and the ways the mission brought inspiration and renewal to an America ravaged by assassinations and war.
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Democracy: stories from the long road to freedom by Condoleezza RiceThe controversial former Secretary of State traces her witness to key events throughout the past half century while assessing the evolution of global democracy and how it is under attack in all world regions.
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Food Swings: 125+ recipes to enjoy your life of virtue & vice by Jessica Seinfeld
The best-selling author of The Can't Cook Book and wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares more than 125 recipes that reflect real-world diets that include both healthy and indulgent fare.
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Kennedy and King: the president, the pastor, and the battle over civil rights by Steven LevingstonA revelatory account of the contentious relationship between the 35th President and Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the tumultuous early years of the Civil Rights movement shares insights into their profound influence on one another and the important decisions that were inspired by their rivalry.
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The Radium Girls: the dark story of America's shining women by Kate MooreA full-length account of the struggles of hundreds of women who were exposed to dangerous levels of radium while working factory jobs during World War I describes how they were mislead by their employers and became embroiled in a groundbreaking battle for workers' rights.
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A Speck in the Sea: a story of survival and rescue by John AldridgeTwo veteran sailors who co-own and operate a Montauk lobster boat recount the 2013 search-and-rescue mission for co-author John Aldridge, describing how his partner, their families, the local fishing community and the U.S. Coast Guard in three states mobilized an unprecedented and ultimately successful operation.
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Theft by Finding: diaries 1977-2002 by David SedarisAn anthology of personal favorite diary entries by the best-selling author of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls features excerpts that have inspired his famed autobiographical essays and shares insights into the intimate arenas of his life.
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