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History

Chesapeake Requiem

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“Sharply drawn and empathetic” (Kirkus Reviews). Residents of Tangier Island, off the coast of Virginia, are poised to become the US’s first climate refugees. This poignant account details the fascinating history of the 200-year-old community and provides a glimpse into its tenuous future. “An important book” (Library Journal).

Biology

50 Hikes with Kids

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Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award Handcrafted for Northwest caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50…

Fiction

Iced

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Julienne’s ideal resort management career may come to an abrupt end when a celebrity pastor dies at the buffet table. Julienne…

Action and Adventure

Entry Point

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In this electrifying read, special operative Carrie O’Connor returns to Afghanistan for a high-stakes investigation… But as she hunts for the truth, she uncovers an explosive conspiracy that extends to the top levels of the US government!

Astronomy

The Sky Below

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In this insider perspective on space exploration with over 1,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads, a NASA astronaut recounts his adventures, including seven space walks and a life-threatening Mount Everest summit. This “down-to-earth discourse mingles the ordinary with the extraordinary” (Booklist).

Adventure Travel

Classic Krakauer

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From a Mt. Everest avalanche to a sadistic wilderness therapy program, see the world through the eyes of the revered author of Into the Wild in this must-read collection of his classic articles and essays. “Krakauer is a masterly writer and reporter” (The New York Times Book Review).

Action and Adventure

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

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Gabriella’s beautiful, carefree life comes to a standstill when her husband’s plane goes down over the jungles of Guatemala. In search of answers, she undertakes a perilous independent mission for the truth… “Crackling, emotional, and rocket-paced” (Lisa Unger).