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  • New Career and Job Hunting Books

    Are you looking for a new job? Are you trying to advance at your current job? Try one of the below new career and job hunting books. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.

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  • Topics in the News

    How do you pick what nonfiction you read? I typically look at what’s popular in the news. Below I have gathered a list of nonfiction you have probably seen in the news about topics all over the news. As of this writing, all of these books are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.

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  • In Memory of Dolly Parton

    Iconic country star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80. Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, she was an advocate for early childhood literacy. Her Imagination Library mails free books to children from birth to age 5, reaching over 3 million children around the globe.

    Learn more about her groundbreaking life and achievements with the following biographies available through The Library. (Descriptions below provided by the publisher.)

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  • Nocturnal World

    Do you know anyone who likes to read about the creatures of the dark or just night in general? Try some of these new nocturnal books for children! These books will help you learn about the creatures awake at night as well as other books about the night.

    As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.

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  • Vegan Cookbooks

    When looking at the new cookbooks, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Let’s focus on one segment: vegan cookbooks! If you are a vegan or you want to try vegan recipes or you’re looking for a gift for a vegan in your life, try one of the following books listed below. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.

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