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  • Devotion

    An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice

    Makos, Adam
    A tug-at-the-heartstrings true story of bravery and selflessness set during the Korean War. How far would you go to save a friend?
    Book, 2015New York : Ballantine Books, [2015] — 951.904245 MAKOS
  • Astoria

    Astor and Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire : a Tale of Ambition and Survival on the Early American Frontier

    Stark, Peter, 1954-
    This exciting tale documents the 1810 to 1813 expedition, financed by millionaire John Jacob Astor to establish Fort Astoria, a trading post on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.
    Book, 2015New York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015. — 917.9504 STARK
  • This powerful and inspiring book shows how one person can make a difference. The true story of a gifted doctor who is in love with the world and has set out to do all he can to cure it.
    Book, 2003New York : Random House, c2003. — B FARMER:P KIDDER
  • Prisoners of Geography

    Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps

    Marshall, Tim, 1959-
    In this fascinating illustrated book, we learn how the land we live on shapes life as we know it and how the geography of different countries has driven politics, commerce, and international relations throughout history.
    Atlas, 2021New York : The Experiment, 2021. — J 320.12 MARSHALL
  • The Generals

    Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II

    Groom, Winston, 1944-2020
    Traces the intertwined, uniquely American tales of three men-of-arms who became prominent World War II generals and redefined the nation's ideas about military leadership.
    Book, 2015Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015] — 940.541273 GROOM
  • This Great Courses set looks beyond epic battles introduces some of the ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact on World War II.
    DVD, 2020Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Co., 2020. — DVD 940.5309 UNSUNG
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