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Book Cover for: America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell, Don Brown

America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell

Don Brown
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How does a single image become “iconic”? And when it does, will its meaning change? Host Vincent Brown focuses on one of the most well-known photos from September 11, 2001 in the latest episode from "The Bigger Picture." Watch here: https://t.co/gNy7iGj7zn #TheBiggerPicturePBS https://t.co/FJMpyUEvmT

Paperback, 2014

$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Black America, Owens

Black America

Owens
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Black History is American History. Hosted by @HenryLouisGates, Black America Since MLK airs tonight at 7:30 PM. https://t.co/sT8ztTzs9c

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Book Cover for: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston
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On this day in 1937, Zora Neale Hurston’s novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" was published. #PBSForTheArts https://t.co/TrEEqw5bzV

Paperback, 2006

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Jaws, Peter Benchley

Jaws

Peter Benchley
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Did you know? A 4,500-pound great white shark captured off Long Island inspired novelist Peter Benchley to write "Jaws." #LongIsland #Sharks #Jaws https://t.co/yuOsVEIWoo

Paperback, 2013

$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book