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2) I never did like politics: how Fiorello La Guardia became America's mayor, and why he still matters
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"A hugely entertaining celebration of one of America's greatest politicians--a source of inspiration for our equally challenging times....Fiorello La Guardia was one of the twentieth century's most colorful politicians--on the New York and national stage. He was also quintessentially American: the son of Italian immigrants, who rose in society through sheer will and chutzpah. Almost one hundred years later, America is once again grappling with issues...
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"Avery Adams has big dreams of owning the restaurant she manages. It's finally up for sale, but she's short on cash and credit. Cocky and charismatic Emmett Rhodes isn't the relationship kind of guy, but now that he's running for mayor of their small coastal town, his bachelor past is hurting the campaign. The solution? Avery, the last woman who would ever fall for him. They make a deal: she'll get the restaurant if she plays his devoted fiancee....
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Beckett Pierce is the most eligible bachelor in the nosiest small town in upstate New York. But after his last girlfriend handcuffed herself to his porch and set his welcome mat on fire, he's not looking for any more romance. Even if it lands right in his backyard. And has miles of red hair. Gianna Decker has her hands full---no, overflowing---with problems. With two kids, a useless ex, and a brand new yoga studio, the last thing on her mind is finding...
5) Beastrings
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Once upon a time, there was a city in grave peril...until a great hero saved the day. Now, Juso City's protector has become its mayor, and alongside his two secretaries, he's hard at work making his town a place anyone would want to live! Elsewhere, a young elf and her wolfman butler act out a real-life romcom, and a dragonian wrestler teams up with a bard to form an unlikely musical duo. Beings of all stripes and scales live in harmony in Juso City,...
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Abstract: Thirty interviews conducted with Nashville elders, recalling in autobiographical form their major life events and experiences. Most are audio recordings although a few may exist only as full or partial transcripts. Interviews were conducted as part of the statewide initiative known as Homecoming '86, a celebration of local communities and their history. Planning documents for the oral history project are also part of the collection.
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