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Clete
by James Lee Burke
After his car is ransacked at a local car wash, Private investigator Clete Purcel probes into a group of Mexican cartel thugs trafficking fentanyl into New Orleans the latest installment of the long-running series following A Private Cathedral.
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Quarry's war
by Max Allan Collins
SUPERANNO 1970s Chicago and the grim brutality of the Vietnam War collide in this brand new comic title featuring Max Allan Collins’ eponymous assassin, the expert marksman and former Vietnam vet, as he receives details of his latest target from The Broker. It’s an assignment that will see his past as a U.S Marine sniper come back to haunt him.
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The Odyssey of Sergeant Jack Brennan
by Bryan Doerries
Before his infantry squad returns from combat in Afghanistan, Marine Corps sergeant Jack Brennan shares his version of "The Odyssey" with his men, helping them understand the difficulty of coming home from war.
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Dog
A former Army Ranger with PTSD sets off on a road trip down the Pacific Coast with a military working dog that he is bringing to a fellow soldier's funeral
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The women
by Kristin Hannah
In 1965, nursing student Frankie McGrath, after hearing the words“Women can be heroes, too,” impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows her brother to Vietnam where she is overwhelmed by the destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America.
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Veterans Day
by Charles Hofer
"Veterans Day is a holiday celebrated every November 11 in the United States. It honors military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. People often participate in a moment of silence to honor veterans and their service to the country. People alsodecorate with American flags and watch parades honoring the Armed Forces. Learn the ways people celebrate this special day and similar holidays in countries around the world."
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The stolen child : a novel
by Ann Hood
Haunted by a decision he made as a young soldier in World War I, involving a French artist and her baby, Nick Burns, with only months left to live, enlists Jenny, a college dropout, to help him unravel the mystery, forcing them both to reckon with regret, betrayal and the lives they've left behind.
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Why do we celebrate Veteran's Day?
by Grace Houser
Introduces Veterans Day, explains who veterans are, and describes the ways in which Americans honor those who served their country
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Held
by Anne Michaels
A war-wounded soldier in 1920 returns home to Yorkshire and has his past push into the present when ghosts with indecipherable messages begin to show up in his photographs, in the new novel from the author of Fugitive Pieces.
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Celebrating Veterans Day
by Elizabeth Morgan
Read about our war heroes and how we celebrate and honor them with a special day.
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Crosshairs
by James Patterson
NYC detective Michael Bennett teams up with a former Army Ranger and sniper whose long, unexplained absences from duty causes suspicions during the investigation of a serial killer, in the 16th novel of the series following Obsessed.
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Northwoods : a novel
by Amy Pease
Working for his mother, the sheriff of an idyllic Midwestern resort town, Eli North, when the body of a teenage boy is found in the lake, is drawn into an investigation related to America's opioid epidemic that becomes much more than just a hunt for a killer.
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The price you pay
by Nicholas Petrie
When they discover someone has stolen notebooks full of incriminating secrets about his closest friend Lewis's long-ago crimes, Peter and Lewis, to get them back, face ruthless and violent enemies at each turn, forcing them decide how far they'll go to save the people they love most.
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Hiding for My Life : Being Gay in the Navy
by Karen Solt
In this memoir of her twenty-two-year career in the U.S. Navy, retired Senior Chief Karen Solt shines a light on the heavy toll NCIS witch hunts and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell took on her and other LGBTQ Americans who donned the uniform in the 1980s-2000s.
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God bless you, Otis Spunkmeyer
by Joseph Earl Thomas
An ex-Army grad student, Joseph, navigates PTSD, single fatherhood and strained family ties while confronting the complexities of race, love, and justice in modern Philadelphia, in the new novel by the author of Sink.
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One vote : make your voice heard
by Ben Carson
The vast majority of Americans feel that our nation is moving in the wrong direction, but we feel powerless to do anything about it. Carson makes an urgent, nonpartisan, and unbiased plea for every American citizen to exercise the power of their vote in every election. He shows you how to ask the right questions about candidates, parties, and voting records; find the candidates and political parties that coincide with your values; locate your own senator and congressman; request information from your representatives; discover what bills your representatives have sponsored; and uncover how your representatives have voted in the past.
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Your voice, your vote
by Leah Henderson
"On Election Day, as they walk through their vibrant neighborhood on their way to vote, Quetta, her mother and her grandmother face obstacle after obstacle before and after reaching their voting station, showing Quetta the importance of raising her voice."
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The day Madear voted
by Wade Hudson
In 1969, when Black people are finally able to vote, brothers Charlie and Ralph accompany their mom, Madear, as she goes to vote for the very first time, enabling them all to dream of a better future.
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Election day
by Margaret McNamara
During election day in Mrs. Connor's class, the first graders prepare to vote for class president, but new girl Becky wonders if she should put her hat in the ring, since she doesn't know anyone yet.
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The presidency A to Z
by Gerhard Peters
Presents alphabetically arranged entries related to the United States presidency, including brief biographies of every president, election coverage and analysis, presidential policies and platforms, and presidential relations.
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The highest calling : conversations on the American Presidency
by David M. Rubenstein
The New York Times best-selling author of The American Story and How to Lead and host of PBS's History with David Rubenstein interviews living American presidents and top historians and journalists who reflect on the U.S. presidency, including Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Maggie Haberman, Ron Chernow and more.
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If I ran for president
by Catherine Stier
A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to run for president, in an entertaining yet informative conversation starter for discussions on the election process. By the author of If I Were President.
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Today on election day
by Catherine Stier
Introduces Election Day, discusses the importance of voting, and presents a history of voting in the United States, through a fictional story.
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Thanksgiving – Last Thursday in November
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A catered Thanksgiving : a mystery with recipes
by Isis Crawford
When the beautiful Thanksgiving turkey they prepared blows up in their client's face, sending Monty Field to the great dining room in the sky, sisters Bernie and Libby Simmons must convince the Field family that they are not responsible and whip up the real killer.
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Vegan Thanksgiving dinner & pies : all your favorite dinner and dessert classics made vegan
by Audrey Dunham
"Making a flavorful and memorable Thanksgiving dinner free of meat, dairy and eggs that the whole family can enjoy has never been easier...or more delicious! Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner and Pies is loaded with all of the classics; mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing recipes, soft dinner rolls, pumpkin pie (even a 'turkey' roast!)...and so much more."
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A season of angels
by Debbie Macomber
Three willing but wacky Christmas angels, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, must each answer a Yuletide prayer request--to teach one young woman a memorable lesson about life and love.
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We are thankful
by Margaret McNamara
Asked by their teacher to think about the things and people for which they are thankful, the first graders of the Robin Hill School take turns sharing their feelings, challenging young Reza to think of something original.
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Cold Turkey
by Amy Patricia Meade
Tish Tarragon is looking forward to opening her new cafe the day after Thanksgiving, but before then she has to cater for the Annual Colonial Springs Turkey Trot. But as spectator's wait for the starter's pistol, they hear the sound of rifle shots and Deputy Mayor Behrens is found dead. Was he the intended target?
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Thanksgiving treats to make and bake
by Ronne Randall
"Pumpkin pie is the king of treats on Thanksgiving--unless you're more into apples! Either way, this volume makes Thanksgiving even tastier with its many recipes perfect for young chefs to try for the big meal. Each recipe has instructions that are easy to follow and accessible to young readers. Helpful photographs accompany the materials and ingredients list as well as show the finished product of the recipe to aid readers through the entirety of the recipe. Cooking techniques and cultural context are discussed throughout."
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Thanksgiving : an illustrated history
by John Wesley Thomas
Showcases illustrated magazine covers, postcards, stamps, prints, and newspaper pages that commemorate the holiday, along with a chronology that describes the events before, during, and after the first holiday celebration.
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The great turkey heist / : Holiday Special
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
"There's going to be a free Thanksgiving dinner for the whole town of Greenfield--except the turkey is missing! The Aldens are helping out at a new food pantry, collecting donations and putting up signs. But someone keeps moving the signs, and when the main course for the big town dinner disappears, the Boxcar Children have a mystery to solve!"
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