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• Devotion

  An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice

  Makos, Adam

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  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?

• Astoria

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

  Stark, Peter, 1954-

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  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.

• Mountains Beyond Mountains

  Kidder, Tracy

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  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.

• Prisoners of Geography

  Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps

  Marshall, Tim, 1959-

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  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.

• The Generals

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

  Groom, Winston, 1944-2020

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  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.

• Unsung Heroes of World War II. Europe

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  This Great Courses set looks beyond epic battles introduces some of the ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact on World War II.

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