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In Levittown’s Shadow: Poverty in America’s Wealthiest Postwar Suburb

A brilliant analysis of suburban poverty.
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A Book of Noises: Notes on the Auraculous

A valuable addendum to musical and hard science collections. Readers who have wide interests and want new ways to understand the world about them will be absorbed. Public and academic libraries will appreciate the scope.

Sins of the Shovel: Looting, Murder, and the Evolution of American Archaeology

An intriguing addition to the archaeological history of the American Southwest.

Who’s a Good Dog?: And How To Be a Better Human

This authoritative work asks how owners can provide their dogs with an environment to which comfortable, fulfilling adaptation is possible. Highly recommended for most collections.

Mountains of Fire: The Menace, Meaning, and Magic of Volcanoes

This book offers a plethora of captivating details. Perfect for volcano junkies, those interested in earth sciences and history, or readers seeking white-knuckle mountain adventure.
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Popularizing the Past: Historians, Publishers, and Readers in Postwar America

Astute, informative, and skillfully researched, Witham’s thought-provoking analysis will appeal to historians (and aspiring historians) who want a better grasp on the challenges and opportunities of history as a profession and the business of popular-history books.

Ocean Bestiary: Meeting Marine Life from Abalone to Orca to Zooplankton

King’s writing style is delightful and witty; he is a natural storyteller. Readers will also love his illustrations, which have the power to put smiles on faces. Highly recommended for all academic libraries and publics too.

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The Ends of Freedom: Reclaiming America’s Lost Promise of Economic Rights

This book will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike. It belongs in collections in the social and behavioral sciences.
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The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants

An excellent addition to any library, this plant guide will prove to be a lasting resource for gardeners and nature lovers.
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