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The third edition of Maine Amphibians and Reptiles explores the lives of 38 fascinating species—from tiny newts to rarely seen sea turtles—found across Maine and the Northeast. Built on 25 years of research, with expanded photos, regional studies, and engaging writing, it’s perfect for scientists and curious readers alike.

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Piecework brings together two plays that weave poetry, history, and personal narrative into powerful explorations of migration, memory, and Franco-American identity across generations and borders.

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Cod Coasts explores the rich cultural landscapes shaped by the cod fishery from Cape Cod to Labrador, highlighting the industry’s profound influence on communities across northeastern North America.

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Hearts in Suspension blends memoir and fiction, reflecting on Stephen King’s college years at the University of Maine and the turbulent 1960s that shaped his life, friendships, and writing.

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This volume traces the University of Maine’s transformation from a traditional land-grant school into a dynamic research university with expanded programs, student services, and a continued commitment to community engagement.

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MAINE AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES 3rd Edition
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Winter Keys to Woody Plants of Maine
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Piecework / Travail à la Pièce
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Becoming Modern
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Cod Coasts
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Great Ports of the Mercantile Era
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Henry David Thoreau, Bert Call, and the Maine Woods
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Open Form in American Poetry
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First Franco
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Wildflowers of Maine Islands
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The Bog Walker’s Companion
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Marsden Hartley in Maine
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Grasses and Rushes of Maine
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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Wife
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Hearts in Suspension
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The Plants of Baxter State Park
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Historical Atlas of Maine
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Sedges of Maine
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Bedside: The Art of Medicine
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Early Maine Wildlife
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The Haystack Reader
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The Plants of Acadia National Park
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Al Sol
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Todd Webb: A Photographer’s Welcome Home
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Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Map and Guide
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The Archaic of the Far Northeast
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Enquête Géolinguistique
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Of Place and Gender
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Discovery: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
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The Length and Breadth of Maine
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Woodsmen, Horses, and Dynamite
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Papa Martel
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The Mirror of Maine
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Northeast Folklore
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Maine Amphibians and Reptiles
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The Civil War Recollections of General Ellis Spear
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Penobscot Man
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Abial and Anna
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Un Jacques Cartier Errant
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Margaret Chase Smith
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Maine: The Pine Tree State
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Dear Mom
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Discovering Elizabethan London
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“Dear Friend Anna”
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The Long Crossing and Other Labrador Stories
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Acadian Hard Times
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Northwest Greenland
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First Galician Studies Conference
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Evolution of Fish Species Flocks
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Sports and the Humanities
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Simply a Man of Letters
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Beyond Port and Prejudice
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The Disorders of War
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The Big House
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Now-a-Days
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Nightwalk and Other Poems
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The Orchids of Maine
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Down East Diary
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Comfort Magazine, 1888-1942
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Lawrence Doyle
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Ezekiel Holmes
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James A. Herne
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Blanchard Weather Report (US Orders)
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Blanchard Weather Report (Orders outside the US)
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