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|  | Halls of Fame by John D'Agata
In this lyrical first book, which hovers deftly between poetry and prose, a nationwide tour of halls of fame is rife with moving insight and metaphorical implications. Questions of the self, memory, and family are left hauntingly unresolved. AUTHOR: John D'Agata
PUBLISHER: Graywolf Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Great Expectations by Adrian Pinnington, Alan Sillitoe, Beth Klischer, Charles Dickens, Cheryl Weikel
Dickens's tale of the orphan, Pip, and his mysterious benefactor provides a grotesque but pointed comedy that explores the many levels of English society with insight and sympathy as well as a satiric eye. AUTHOR: Adrian Pinnington, Alan Sillitoe, Beth Klischer, Charles Dickens, Cheryl Weikel
PUBLISHER: McKay, David Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Flying High: The Story of Boeing and the Rise...
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This is an investigative history of one of the world's most influential corporations despite intense competition and near collapse, the Boeing Company. Founded just prior to World War I, Boeing and its bombers played a pivotal role in World War II, and in the 1950s, after Boeing's creation of the first practical jetliner, the 707, the company led the passenger-plane industry. In 1965, Boeing began an ambitious research and development project ever attempted by a private company: the 747. Boeing staked its future on its success,came near financial ruin because of it, and in the end pulled off an amazing triumph.*
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Because of Winn-Dixie by Cherry Jones, Kate DiCamillo
Ten-year-old India Opal has just moved to a new town with her father, where she has trouble adjusting to her brand-new life. One day, she befriends a big dog named Winn-Dixie, who seems to know everyone in town, and finds that the life that seemed so problematic is really full of fun! With color illustrations throughout. Named a year 2000 Notable Books by the New York Times and a Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly. A 2001 Newbery Honor Book. AUTHOR: Cherry Jones, Kate DiCamillo
PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Cruise Control by Francine Pascal
Everyone's telling Trent to slow down, take it easy. Jeremy says he's out of control. Please. The way Trent sees it, he only has a few months of freedom left. Why shouldn't he make the most of it? AUTHOR: Francine Pascal
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins, Julie Rubenstein
German paratroopers land on English soil to assassinate Winston Churchill, prompting the famous message to be relayed back to Berlin: The eagle has landed! AUTHOR: Jack Higgins, Julie Rubenstein
PUBLISHER: Berkley Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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