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Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam
In his book, Hue 1968, author and journalist Mark Bowden, discusses the Tet Offensive and how the North Vietnamese planned to win the war in a single stroke.
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Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway’s Secret Adventures, 1935-1961
Author Nicholas Reynolds reveals for the first time the whole story of this hidden side of Hemingway’s life that reads like an espionage thriller in Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy.
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Historic Missouri Roadsides by Bill Hart
Author discussion and book signing with Bill Hart on Historic Missouri Roadsides.
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Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary
Award-winning author Walter Stahr tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s indispensable Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton.
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The “Write” Stuff Author Conversations
Hear from authors and illustrators about how they use research in their writing.
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The “Write” Stuff Author Workshops (for students, grades 4–6)
Our panelists will lead story development workshops and help you make your ideas come to life!
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The “Write” Stuff Family Research & Literacy Day
Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities and engage with authors and illustrators.
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Find Your Whistle
Four-time international whistling champion Christopher Ullman presents "Find Your Whistle," the story of a Washington and Wall Street insider who uses his simple gift to touch hearts and change lives.
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The Road to Camelot: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign
Journalist Thomas Oliphant takes us behind the scenes of John F. Kennedy’s campaign to the White House in "The Road to Camelot."
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Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself
Garrett Graff sheds light on government Doomsday plans that lay out how to evacuate and protect the nation’s historic artifacts and its leaders.