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June 2014

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published June 2014.

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Dukkha Unloaded

by Jason Henninger

"Dukkha Unloaded" is a gripping martial-arts, detective story about fighting enemies inside and out. Despite the Hollywood stereotype of trigger-happy cops, the truth is most men and women in law enforcement seldom draw a gun and even... Read More

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Plumb's Bluff

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Sunday school morality meets ice-cold realism in a heartbreaking story of grief and revenge. This sophisticated novel of intrigue shines a revealing spotlight on the ugly consequences that occur when malevolence takes an unexpected turn.... Read More

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Risking Everything

by Karl Helicher

This moving collection reminds Americans of the determination of the people involved with Freedom Summer. By 1964, life for most black Mississippians had reached the breaking point: only 1 percent were registered to vote and the other 99... Read More

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The Mother Court

by John Senger

History and critique converge in a thorough analysis of this New York court. The Mother Court: Tales of Cases That Mattered in America’s Greatest Trial Court, by James D. Zirin, is a well written and adeptly researched overview of the... Read More

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Point of View New York City

by Peter Dabbene

This fun and fascinating travel guide to NYC spans the familiar—from unfamiliar perspectives—to the unique and obscure. Some of the iconic landmarks of New York City—the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11... Read More

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Mastering Running

by Melissa Wuske

Invigorating, inspirational, and informative, this guide has everything intermediate runners need to up their game. "Mastering Running", by Cathy Utzschneider, equips runners with the practical science and advice necessary for... Read More

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Sent to Soar

by Sheila M. Trask

Poos-Benson keeps readers engaged with constant questioning and spiritual analysis. Self-help books that urge us to follow our passions, find our bliss, or live our true purpose tend to be one-note wonders—often aligned with a single... Read More

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Grass, Soil, Hope

by Kristen Rabe

Optimism about scientific observations and what people can do to improve the environment makes this book inspiring. In Grass, Soil, Hope: A Journey through Carbon Country, Courtney White provides a compelling and practical account of how... Read More

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