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96 Facts about Taylor Swift: Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! with Bonus Journal Pages for Writing! - Paperback

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by Arie Kaplan (Author), Risa Rodil (Illustrator)The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Taylor Swift! Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Swiftie.Author BiographyArie Kaplan is an American writer and comedian. He is the author of the book Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed! and a writer for Mad magazine. He lives in New York City. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: September 19, 2023

Martha Maxwell: Natural History Pioneer - Paperback

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by James McVey (Author)Martha Maxwell grew up on the frontier in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and traveled west to Colorado on the Oregon Trail. She worked in mining camps and became famous as taxidermist and naturalist.James McVey presents an independent woman struggling to balance needs of family with demands of her careers as a naturalist and businesswoman.Martha Maxwell: Natural History Pioneer is part of the Now You Know Bio series on notable Coloradans. Number of Pages: 92 Dimensions: 0.2...

Mi Little Golden Book Sobre Taylor Swift (My Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

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by Wendy Loggia (Author), Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator), Maria Correa (Translator)Ayude a su pequeña o pequeño a soñar en grande con esta biografía en español sobre Taylor Swift, la artista multiplatino y ganadora del premio Grammy. Las biografías de Little Golden Book son la introducción perfecta a la no ficción para lectores jóvenes, así como para fanáticos de todas las edades! "Imprescindible para cualquier colección de Taylor Swift". --Rolling Stone Este Little Golden Book sobre Taylor ...

Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words: Young Reader Edition - Hardcover

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by Helena Hunt (Editor)Get inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time, a pop music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Taylor Swift.This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Swift's numerous public statements--interviews, op-eds, social media posts, and more, specifically geared toward middle and high school readers. It's a comprehensive picture of her meteoric rise to the top, her ever-savvy business sense, and her increasingly out...

In This Altered Body: A Survivor's Story of Resilience and Love - Paperback

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by Charlene Pell (Author)Charlene Pell wears her scars like badges of honor-she has never hidden them. Thirty years ago, on a sunny afternoon, Charlene was on a private flight to Cat Island, Bahamas, when the unthinkable happened: the plane, piloted by her fianc?, experienced a mechanical problem and crashed in a fiery inferno. When Charlene awoke, she discovered that 64 percent of her body had been burned, and her fianc? had died.In This Altered Body is the compelling story of Charlene's phy...

Jewels For A Crown: The Story Of The Chagall Windows - Paperback

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by Miriam K. Freund (Author), D'Harnoncourt (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.14 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: July 14, 2012

Tales of the Intercoastal Waterway - Paperback

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by John J. Koneazny (Author)Tales of the Intercoastal Waterway by Colonel John J. Koneazny takes you along on the voyages of the Fayaway as they make their trips down the 'Grand Ditch' and beyond. Along with the adventures of Fayaway, Koneazny related experiences of friends and acquaintances he and his wife Dottie met along the 'Way. Read about the sailors that were shipwrecked in a hurricane, then after days floating in the Atlantic Ocean were rescued and thrown in jail in Cuba. Of the man w...

It Shined: The Saga of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Paperback

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by Michael Supe Granda (Author)As the turbulent 60's began to fade into the calmer 70's, a coterie of young singers, songwriters, musicians, artists, and poets began to congregate, musically on the stage of The New Bijou Theater - the Springfield, Missouri nightclub that would become the loose-knit group's home. What started as an informal weekly gathering, quickly morphed into a formal band. Dubbed the Family Tree, they became a favorite of the local counter-culture, as well as a continuatio...

Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore Roosevelt (Author)Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919; was the 26th President of the United States. He is well remembered for his energetic persona, range of interests and achievements, leadership of the Progressive Movement, model of masculinity, and his "cowboy" image. He was a leader of the Republican Party and founder of the short-lived Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party of 1912. Before becoming President (1901-1909) he held office...

Thomas Lincoln: Father of the Sixteenth President

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Report copyright infringementby Charles H. Coleman (Author), Mary Coleman (Author)Thomas Lincoln, born in 1778, conquered the wilderness, built cabins and furniture, and supported his family as a farmer and carpenter. But his most important job was helping to raise Abraham Lincoln, who would become the sixteenth president of the United States of America. His story reveals what the American experience was like for those who settled the West leading up to the nation's pre-Civil War period. He s...

Is It True What They Say About Black Men?: Tales of Love, Lust and Language Barriers on the Other Side of the World - Paperback

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by Jeremy Helligar (Author)"Is It True What They Say About Black Men?" is a travelogue and memoir told from the point of view of a gay, black and well-traveled American, in self-imposed exile from New York City. His physical and emotional journey takes him from one continent to four (South America, Australia, Asia and Africa), all of which he calls home over the course of eight years. Despite his demographic status as a gay black man (and the book's title, inspired by the one question he hear...

Stickeen - The Story of a Dog (1909) - Paperback

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by John Muir (Author) Number of Pages: 108 Dimensions: 0.22 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: July 13, 2006

Confederate Blockade Runner: the Personal Recollections of an Officer of the Confederate Navy - Paperback

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by John Wilkinson (Author)Adventures evading Lincoln's strangle hold on the Southern states During the American Civil Wart the Union blockade operated to ensure that few trade goods or war materials entered the Confederacy by way of its Atlantic or Gulf Coast ports. The 'runners' themselves were mostly newly built, high speed vessels, with a small cargo capacity, which raced between the Confederacy and neutral ports in the West Indies and Cuba. One thousand five hundred blockade-runners were ...

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by Zitkala-Sa (Author)2020 Reprint of the 1921 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. American Indian Stories is a collection of childhood stories, allegorical fictions and essays written by Sioux writer and activist Zitkala-Sa. First published in 1921, the book details the hardships encountered by Zitkala-Sa and other Native Americans in the missionary and manual labor schools on the reservations. The autobiographical details con...

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by Bea Toberman (Author)Up the Creek in EurekaBy: Bea TobermanUp the Creek in Eureka is the lovely, touching, sometimes thrilling, account of a family's adventures after moving to a log cabin in Eureka, Montana in 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis.Follow their triumphs and stumbles as they reshape their life in Big Sky country, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature and the friendly-mostly friendly-residents of Eureka.About the AuthorIt was as much fun writing this book as it was...

Rock and Roll Comics: Led Zeppelin - Paperback

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by Spike Steffenhagen (Author), Scott Pentzer (Artist)The Led Zeppelin saga is one of the wildest in rock history, and this graphic novel pulls no punches in dramatizing the backstage, behind-the-scenes story. From their early days as the New Yardbirds, on through their rise to superstardom (and controversy), all five issues of the original Rock 'N' Roll Comics series are collected in one rockin' volume, with art by Scott Pentzer (Razor), Marshall Ross (Deepest Dimension), David Neer (Sports ...

The Butcher Baker: The True Story of Robert Hansen The Human Hunter - Paperback

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by True Crime Seven (Author), Genoveva Ortiz (Author)Can good and evil coexist? Can a family man also be a ruthless killer?From the start, Robert Hansen seemed destined for an unhappy life. Overworked by his strict parents and relentlessly bullied by his classmates, he spent his teenage years alone. His love of archery and hunting were the only comforts he had until he left his small town for Alaska, the last great frontier.Now a man, his hunting skills earned him prestige, while his new busi...

Widow's Moon: A Memoir of Healing, Hope & Self-discovery Through Grief & Loss - Paperback

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by Cara Hope Clark (Author)Comfort and Hope for the Grieving Widow's HeartWhen Cara loses her husband of 18 years to suicide she enters a season of deep grief. Widow's Moon shares her courageous journey with clarity, optimism, and strength and asks us to embrace the power of grief as a catalyst for spiritual growth, personal transformation, and awakening, signaling our entrance onto a sacred evolutionary path. She shows us how she journeyed through the darkness of grief, to eventually embrace...

How Did Theodore Roosevelt Become President? Roosevelt Biography Grade 6 Children's Biographies - Hardcover

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by Dissected Lives (Author)In this book, you will read about the life and works of US President Theodore Roosevelt. What was he like growing up? What was he like as a president of the United States? Was he a good president? Did he support worthwhile reforms? What were these reforms? You will know the answers to these questions, and more, once you start reading this book. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 11, 2021

The Hollow Earth -- Revisited - Paperback

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by Danny L. Weiss (Author)Could there be some substance to the tales of yore, of the hints through ancient maps and mythology? Dan Weiss reveals the transcripts of private conversations with the shadowy head of a secretive sect devoted to some of the most fabled mysteries: the hollow earth, the Holy Grail and the Holy Lance that pierced the breast of Christ. Ritter Von X confirms the documented evidence that even Hitler and his henchmen were convinced that an entrance to the hollow earth exis...

Broken Child, Broken Girl, Broken Woman - Paperback

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by Janis Smith (Author)In Broken Child, Broken Girl, Broken Woman, Dr. Janis Smith fearlessly shares her story of a childhood filled with unspeakable abuse, as featured in the major motion picture Southern Gospel. With unwavering courage, she opens the doors to her past, offering readers a profound insight into the depths of trauma, its enduring impact, and her extraordinary path to healing and redemption.Drawing from her dual roles as a nationally certified psychologist and a devoted pastor ...

Thomas Edison: Thomas Edison's Inventions, Incredible Life, and Story of How He Changed the World - Hardcover

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by Andrew Knight (Author)THOMAS EDISON Thomas Edison was an incredible pioneer, inventor and entrepreneur. Best know for his invention of the commercial light bulb, Edison has literally changed the world with his work. Edison however, changed the world in many more ways than just through his light bulb work. This book will explain to you his numerous other inventions that don't always get the recognition they deserve Edison didn't always have the easiest life. He had his fair share of tri...

The History of Astronomy and Astrophysics: A Biographical Approach - Paperback

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by H. Thomas Milhorn (Author)The history of astronomy and astrophysics ranges from antiquity to the landing of spacecraft on the Moon, Mars, Venus, and even an asteroid. Since early times, human beings have sought to understand what they see in the sky. The invention of the telescope opened new avenues of observation and research. Speculation about life on the Moon and other planets became a hot topic, and theories about the evolution of the universe were developed. New investigative tools, s...

The Gay Jew in the Trailer Park - Paperback

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by Milton Stern (Author)Here's a real story about a gefilte fish out of water What happens when a life-long apartment dweller becomes a homeowner? But more importantly, what happens when a Gay Jew realizes the American Dream by moving into a trailer park? Could this really happen? It did And Milton Stern tells you all about it. Based on his popular and hysterical blog, Milton Stern threads together his trailer park adventures with Esmeralda, the rescue beagle, and his past exploits to creat...

Egyptian Goddesses: Hathor, Sekhmet, Isis, Nut - Paperback

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by Samuel Shepherd (Author)�� **Discover the Divine Mysteries of Ancient Egypt** ��Step into the world of ancient Egyptian mythology with our enchanting new series: **"Egyptian Goddesses: Hathor, Sekhmet, Isis, Nut"**. This collection unveils the profound roles and stories of four powerful goddesses who shaped the spiritual and cultural landscape of one of history's greatest civilizations. Each volume in this series explores a different deity, offering readers a deep dive into their divin...

A Genealogical And Biographical Sketch Of The Name And Family Of Stetson: From The Year 1634, To The Year 1847 (1847) - Paperback

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by John Stetson Barry (Author)A Genealogical and Biographical Sketch of the Name and Family of Stetson: From the Year 1634 to the Year 1847 is a book written by John Stetson Barry. The book is a comprehensive genealogical and biographical account of the Stetson family, tracing their lineage from the year 1634 up until the year 1847. The Stetson family is one of the oldest and most distinguished families in America, and this book provides a detailed look into their history, origins, and notabl...

The Naked Auburn Speedster: An Auburn Family Legacy - Hardcover

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by Steven Butler (Author)The early 20th century introduction of the legendary Auburn automobiles is intertwined with the history of the Butler family of Auburn, Indiana, who were involved with the car's creation. As one of the earliest employees of the fledging Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, the author Dr. Butler relates secrets of the museum's restoration and how it functioned in the early years after its inception. His journey through history culminates with his personal search for, purchas...

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by Ibn Kathir (Author)Please be kind and generous. Give this book a great feedback. God loves generous people. All proceeds from this book helps a homeless shelter. When God loves you, God will tell His Angels to Love you, and the Angels will tell everything to love you.The Inside Look that Amazon is showing is not this book. In this book, the stories of the prophets have been compiled from 'Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah' (The Beginning and the End) which is a great work of the historian Ibn Kathir....

American Spartan: The Promise, the Mission, and the Betrayal of Special Forces Major Jim Gant

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Report copyright infringementby Ann Scott Tyson (Author)Lawrence of Arabia meets Sebastian Junger's War in this unique, incendiary, and dramatic true story of heroism and heartbreak in Afghanistan written by a Pulitzer Prize-nominated war correspondent.Army Special Forces Major Jim Gant changed the face of America's war effort in Afghanistan. A decorated Green Beret who spent years in Afghanistan and Iraq training indigenous fighters, Gant argued for embedding autonomous units with tribes acr...

Dark Star: An Oral Biography of Jerry Garcia

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Greenfield (Author)For more than thirty years, Jerry Garcia was the musical and spiritual center of the Grateful Dead, one of the most popular rock bands of all time. In Dark Star, the first biography of Garcia published after his death, Garcia is remembered by those who knew him best. Together the voices in this oral biography explore his remarkable life: his childhood in San Francisco; the formation of his musical identity; the Dead's road to rock star...

Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods

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Report copyright infringementby Julia Hill (Author)On December 18, 1999, Julia Butterfly Hill's feet touched the ground for the first time in over two years, as she descended from "Luna," a thousandyear-old redwood in Humboldt County, California.Hill had climbed 180 feet up into the tree high on a mountain on December 10, 1997, for what she thought would be a two- to three-week-long "tree-sit." The action was intended to stop Pacific Lumber, a division of the Maxxam Corporation, from the envi...

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Report copyright infringementby Meryle Secrest (Author)A biography of the master architect that Time said was "the best so far" and Library Journal called "a spellbinding portrait Meryle Secrest's Frank Lloyd Wright: A Biography focuses on Wright's family history, personal adventures, and colorful friends and family. Secrest had unprecedented access to an archive of over one hundred thousand of Wright's letters, photographs, drawings, and books. She also interviewed surviving devotees, studen...