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The Rediscovery of AmericaThe Rediscovery of AmericaBlackhawk, Ned72109842023Book9780300244052https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Rediscovery%20of%20America&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Blackhawk,%20Ned&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=15
South to AmericaSouth to AmericaImani Perry64707742022Book9780062977403https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=South%20to%20America&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Imani%20Perry&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=12
All That She CarriedAll That She CarriedTiya MIles62979202021Book9781984854995https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=All%20That%20She%20Carried&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Tiya%20MIles&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=11
The Dead Are ArisingThe Dead Are ArisingLes Payne60845072020Book9781631491665https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=The%20Dead%20Are%20Arising&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=Les%20Payne&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
The yellow houseThe yellow houseBroom, Sarah M., author.58895112019Book9781713502999https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20yellow%20house&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The new Negro : the life of Alain LockeThe new Negro : the life of Alain LockeStewart, Jeffrey C., 1950- author.54411752018Book9780195089578https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20new%20Negro%20:%20the%20life%20of%20Alain%20Locke&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The future is history : how totalitarianism reclaimed RussiaThe future is history : how totalitarianism reclaimed RussiaGessen, Masha, author.49179382017Book9781594634536https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20future%20is%20history%20:%20how%20totalitarianism%20reclaimed%20Russia&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Stamped from the beginning : the definitive history of racist ideas in AmericaStamped from the beginning : the definitive history of racist ideas in AmericaKendi, Ibram X., author.45798832016Book9781568584638 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Between the world and meBetween the world and meCoates, Ta-Nehisi.42498092015Book9780812993547 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Between%20the%20world%20and%20me&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Age of ambition : chasing fortune, truth, and faith in the new ChinaAge of ambition : chasing fortune, truth, and faith in the new ChinaOsnos, Evan, 1976-40608442014Book9780374280741 (hardback)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Age%20of%20ambition%20:%20chasing%20fortune,%20truth,%20and%20faith%20in%20the%20new%20China&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The unwinding : an inner history of the new AmericaThe unwinding : an inner history of the new AmericaPacker, George, 1960-33907472013Book9780374102418 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20unwinding%20:%20an%20inner%20history%20of%20the%20new%20America&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Behind the beautiful forevers : [life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity]Behind the beautiful forevers : [life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity]Boo, Katherine.40235932012Book9781400067558 (alk. paper)
The swerve : how the world became modernThe swerve : how the world became modernGreenblatt, Stephen, 1943-46380032011Book0393064476https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20swerve%20:%20how%20the%20world%20became%20modern&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Just kidsJust kidsSmith, Patti.40001772010Book9780060936228 (pbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Just%20kids&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The First TycoonThe First TycoonStiles, T.J.41852012009Bookhttp://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-200/1191-1/{27BDFD8F-1B17-4E2C-880C-683F5E051F71}Img200.jpg9781415965924https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20First%20Tycoon&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The Hemingses of Monticello : an American familyThe Hemingses of Monticello : an American familyGordon-Reed, Annette.44452542008Book9780393064773 (hardcover)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20Hemingses%20of%20Monticello%20:%20an%20American%20family&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Legacy of ashes the history of the CIALegacy of ashes the history of the CIAWeiner, Tim.41604762007Book9780307455628 (electronic bk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Legacy%20of%20ashes%20the%20history%20of%20the%20CIA&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The worst hard time : the untold story of those who survived the great American dust bowlThe worst hard time : the untold story of those who survived the great American dust bowlEgan, Timothy.29311392006Book061834697X
The year of magical thinkingThe year of magical thinkingDidion, Joan.37834022005Book140004314Xhttps://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20year%20of%20magical%20thinking&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Arc of justice [a saga of race, civil rights, and murder in the Jazz Age]Arc of justice [a saga of race, civil rights, and murder in the Jazz Age]Boyle, Kevin, 1960-38404492004Bookhttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ioh19%2BdKL._AC_UL320_SR210,320_.jpg1428122869
Waiting for snow in Havana : confessions of a Cuban boyWaiting for snow in Havana : confessions of a Cuban boyEire, Carlos M. N.39147192003Book0743246411 (pbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Waiting%20for%20snow%20in%20Havana%20:%20confessions%20of%20a%20Cuban%20boy&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Master of the senateMaster of the senateCaro, Robert A.28013642002Book0394528360https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Master%20of%20the%20senate&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
In the heart of the sea : the tragedy of the whaleship EssexIn the heart of the sea : the tragedy of the whaleship EssexPhilbrick, Nathaniel.37288272000Book0670891576https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=In%20the%20heart%20of%20the%20sea%20:%20the%20tragedy%20of%20the%20whaleship%20Essex&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Embracing defeat : Japan in the wake of World War IIEmbracing defeat : Japan in the wake of World War IIDower, John W.37365541999Book0393046869https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Embracing%20defeat%20:%20Japan%20in%20the%20wake%20of%20World%20War%20II&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Slaves in the familySlaves in the familyBall, Edward, 1959-39054221998Book0345431057 (pbk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Slaves%20in%20the%20family&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
American sphinx : the character of Thomas JeffersonAmerican sphinx : the character of Thomas JeffersonEllis, Joseph J.45970561997Book0679764410https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=American%20sphinx%20:%20the%20character%20of%20Thomas%20Jefferson&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
Becoming a man : half a life storyBecoming a man : half a life storyMonette, Paul, author.41525721992Bookhttp://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-100/2363-1/{A7A4F212-4492-45DE-99AC-16CFF92B3327}Img100.jpg9781480473867 (electronic bk.)https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=Becoming%20a%20man%20:%20half%20a%20life%20story&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1
The House of MorganThe House of MorganChernow, Ron42032741990Bookhttp://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-200/1486-1/{63227D24-FDFC-42FA-9C79-150FF2384997}Img200.jpg9780802198136https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Keyword&term=The%20House%20of%20Morgan&by=TI&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=MAT=*&query=&page=0&searchid=1