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History and Current Events August 2020
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Fire in Paradise : an American tragedy
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Alastair Gee
An account of the 2018 Camp Fire that razed the town of Paradise, California draws on hundreds of interviews with residents, firefighters, police and scientific experts to document its horrific impact, including the establishment of an unfolding refugee crisis.
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Five days : the fiery reckoning of an American city
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Wes Moore
An account of the 2015 police-brutality killing of Freddie Gray retraces key events from the perspectives of seven insiders, including a conflicted Baltimore Police Department captain, the victim’s sister and the owner of the Baltimore Orioles.
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Berlin 1936 : sixteen days in August
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Oliver Hilmes
Describes the events at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin through the recollections and viewpoints of a diverse group of ordinary people, including Nazi leaders, foreign diplomats, athletes, journalists, writers, socialites, nightclub owners and jazz musicians.
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Jesse Owens : an American life
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William J. Baker
Describes how Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, recounts the problems he faced after becoming a popular celebrity, and looks at the ideals which guided his life
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The games : a global history of the Olympics
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David Goldblatt
A renowned sportswriter describes the reinvention and modern history of the Olympic Games, from its rebirth in 1896 Athens to the present, highlighting all the classic moments of highest achievement, including Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci, the Miracle on Ice and Usain Bolt.
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