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  • The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion Cover Image
  • New Handbook for a Post-Roe America: The Complete Guide to Abortion Legality, Access, and Practical Support Cover Image
  • The Family Roe: An American Story Cover Image
  • Bodies on the Line: At the Front Lines of the Fight to Protect Abortion in America Cover Image
  • Controlling Women: What We Must Do Now to Save Reproductive Freedom Cover Image
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    ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood Cover Image
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    Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone Cover Image
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Winter 2022 SouthAsian KidLit

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  • One Sun and Countless Stars: A Muslim Book of Numbers (A Muslim Book Of Concepts) Cover Image
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    Amazing Landmarks: Discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures! Cover Image
  • Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story Cover Image
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  • The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes (Last Chance Scoundrels #1) Cover Image
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    The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America Cover Image
  • The Marquess Makes His Move (Clandestine Affairs #3) Cover Image
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  • Finding Me: A Memoir Cover Image
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