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Dead Air Dead Air Iain M. Banks Ken Nott is a devoutly contrarian, vaguely left-wing radio shock-jock living in London. After a wedding breakfast, people start dropping fruit from a balcony on to a deserted car park below. As they … OL100778W
The alchemy of loss The alchemy of loss Abigail Carter From Publishers Weekly Carter's husband, C. Arron Dack, was probably in Windows on the World, the restaurant atop the World Trade Center, when the planes hit on 9/11. Although she hoped he'd mirac… OL12027356W
Cheyenne in New York Cheyenne in New York Jack Weyland She extended her hand. "Cheyenne Durrant. I'm a summer intern from BYU. Who are you?" She had an enthusiastic grin and a milkmaid's handshake. "I'm B. D. Morelli." Long pause. "Your name is Bea… OL15071528W
Let's roll! Let's roll! Lisa Beamer,Ken Abraham Lisa Beamer was thrust into the national spotlight after her husband, Todd, led a counterattack against terrorists on United Flight 93. He -- and all the other passenger heroes -- lost their lives i… OL15144836W
The age of terror The age of terror John Lewis Gaddis,Strobe Talbott,Nayan Chanda September 11 marked the beginning of a new era - an age of terror in which counter-terrorism will be one of the highest priorities of national governments and international institutions. While the re… OL15158667W
Life after yes Life after yes Aidan Donnelley Rowley "Life After Yes is the story of Quinn, a strong soul thriving in the beautiful chaos of New York City, whose life begins to unravel when events beyond her control force her to stop polishing her resu… OL15409206W
Watching the world change Watching the world change Friend, David Tells the stories behind the photographs of 9/11, discusses the controversy over whether the images are exploitative or redemptive, and shows how photographs help us witness, grieve, and understand t… OL15833907W
Dark side Dark side Jane Mayer In the days immediately following September 11th, the most powerful people in the country were panic-stricken. Radical decisions about how to combat terrorists and strengthen national security were m… OL15835654W
September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 Jill C. Wheeler Describes the events and immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, in which planes were crashed into the Twin Towers buildings in New York City as well as … OL15861282W
The politics of prisoner abuse The politics of prisoner abuse David P. Forsythe "When states are threatened by war and terrorism, can we really expect them to abide by human rights and humanitarian law? David Forsythe's bold analysis of US policies towards terror suspects after … OL15921681W
A decade of hope A decade of hope Dennis Smith On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, a portrait of tragedy, survival, and healing from the author of The New York Times bestseller *Report from Ground Zero*. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the… OL15980555W
Because we are Americans Because we are Americans Jessica Papin,Jesse Kornbluth This is a book for all of us who need to remember and be inspired anew by our response to that terrible day. This collection--made up of postings on the Internet, words from our leaders and the media… OL16059371W
Permanent emergency Permanent emergency Edmund S. Hawley "Since 2001 the TSA has accepted responsibility for protecting over two million people a day at U.S. airports and managing transportation operations around the world. But how effective is this beleag… OL16135166W
The eleventh day The eleventh day Anthony Summers Draws on thousands of recently released official documents and new interviews to present a report on the September 11 attacks that examines why the crisis was not prevented, how the government and mi… OL16343465W
911 911 Marianne Carus,Marc Aronson,Michael Cart A collection of essays, poems, short fiction, and drawings created in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, by authors and illustrators of books for young adults. OL16580264W
I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001 I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001 Scott Dawson,Rachel Fulginiti,Lauren Tarshis,Corey Egbert The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his dad's friend Benny, a firefighter and former football star. He taught Lucas the game and helps him practice. So when Lucas's parents decide footba… OL17104597W
Fantasy Film Post 911 Fantasy Film Post 911 Frances Pheasant-Kelly viii, 211 pages : 23 cm OL17421093W
America triumphs America triumphs Mary Boone Justice has been done. These four words uttered by President Barack Obama announced the triumphant news to the American public. Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the worst terrorist attack on U.… OL17925002W
Winning the unwinnable war Winning the unwinnable war Elan Journo "Winning the Unwinnable War shows how our own policy ideas led to 9/11 and then crippled our response in the Middle East, and it makes the case for an unsettling conclusion. By subordinating military… OL19821809W
Somewhat close to normal Somewhat close to normal Ebonye Octavia Gussine "Set during the shroud 9/11 cast over the nation, Ebonye Gussine's debut novel showcases lifelong New York City residents who struggle for orientation in their irrevocably transformed world. For all,… OL19979225W
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