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Paper of Wreckage: The Rogues, Renegades, Wiseguys, Wankers, and Relentless Reporters Who Redefined American Media

An engaging must-listen that reveals how Murdoch leveraged his burgeoning associations to build a global media empire and transformed the local paper originally founded by Alexander Hamilton. The book’s quips, delivered by a team of talented narrators are at once abrasive and humorous like the Post’s famous front page, elucidating how newsworthy headlines deteriorated into buzzy banners to grow subscriptions and attract advertisers.
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Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations

This would make an excellent book for anyone wanting to read more non-fiction or archaeology.
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Prehistoric Europe: 50 Great Discoveries

This book offers an engaging tour of prehistoric Europe, sure to spark the interest of many readers.

The Roma: A Traveling History

The book’s clarity, style, and originality in presenting Romani perspectives make it a strong candidate for any library.
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In God’s Image: How Western Civilization Was Shaped by a Revolutionary Idea

This well-researched book is a challenging read, but Persico keeps his audience engaged, particularly with interesting quotations. Both academic and public libraries might find it of interest.
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Victory ’45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders

Readers interested in World War II history will enjoy this recounting of the final surrenders.

Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America

An extensively researched and engaging analysis of a pivotal year in U.S. history. Interesting perspectives will add to the continuing discussion of the Civil War for American history buffs.

We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution

Essential reading for all Americans; a great fit for public library collections.
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The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers’ Deadly Quest To Find the Mythical Giant Panda

Appealing and thought-provoking, this winning book uncovers the Roosevelts’ history-making quest to bring a giant panda specimen to the States.
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