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LaurieM
26 years ago, 73 seconds changed the world
CarrieH
What in the world is a Cottage Food?
SylviaA
Robot maids? Personal jet packs? World peace? Or something else entirely? Read on...
KathleenS
Sixty years a queen.
KeliC
Gainesville Celebrates its 28th Year as a Tree City USA with an Arbor Day Celebration

New Books

The Oprah Winfrey Show
Deborah Davis

The Oprah Winfrey Show came to an end on May 25, 2011, after 25 years on television. Arguably the most influential television personality of all time, Ms. Winfrey and her show have had an impact on American culture that cannot be overstated.  The book will allow Oprah Winfrey Show fans to understand the broad cultural impact of the show, while revisiting favorite guests, episodes, and stories.

Health Care Reform
Jonathan Gruber

From how to tame the twin threats of rising costs and the increasing number of uninsured to why an insurance mandate is good for your health, Health Care Reform dispels false fears by arming you with facts.

Our Time
Josh Seefried

Active-duty LGBT soldiers share their stories of serving under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," revealing an intimate portrait of military life.

The Operators
Michael Hastings

In The Operators, Hastings picks up where his Rolling Stone coup ended. He gives us a shocking behind-the-scenes portrait of our military commanders, their high-stakes maneuvers and often bitter bureaucratic infighting. 

The Death of Privacay
Gini Graham Scott

A historical overview of the privacy battles in and out of the courtroom that have influenced what can remain private today.

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