October 2020 list by Dan Berube
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The Bird Way
by Jennifer Ackerman
The best-selling author of The Genius of Birds draws on paradigm-changing scientific research into bird emotions and intelligence to explore advanced behaviors ranging from communicating and giving gifts to forming cooperative groups and dancing.
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Dark Mirror: Edward Snowden and the American Surveillance State
by Barton Gellman
The best-selling author of Angler and three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reveals how he has been chillingly targeted for his role in helping Edward Snowden, sharing firsthand insights into today’s surveillance-industrial revolution and the fight for personal privacy.
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Death in Mud Lick
by Eric Eyre
A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter presents an urgent investigation into the role of corporate and government greed on the opioid epidemic as it devastatingly unfolded throughout small and vulnerable Appalachian communities.
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Honey and Venom: Confessions of an Urban Beekeeper
by Andrew Coté
A fourth-generation beekeeper describes the work of the Bees Without Borders organization, the quirky personalities he has encountered throughout his career and the remarkable apiaries he maintains on iconic buildings throughout New York City.
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A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country
by David B. Williams
Comprehensive and beautifully illustrated trailside reference describes more than 270 plants and animals plus geology of an area that includes nine national parks and monuments.
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Scenic Science of the National Parks
by Emily Hoff
Discover a fresh perspective on America's National Parks in a stunning illustrated guide featuring fascinating science, fun trivia, and helpful insider travel tips for all sixty parks.
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