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Report copyright infringementby Mark S. Bassett (Author), J. Joan Bassett (Author)The Nevada Northern Railway is the sole survivor from a grand era when railroads served mines throughout the state. Built in 1905-1906 to develop the incredible copper deposits of the Nevada Consolidated Copper Company in White Pine County, it was--and still is--a workaday railroad. Although its primary purpose was to haul ore, it eventually served the community with a daily passenger train between East Ely and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Timothy E. Regan (Author)Operated by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, the New York Fire Patrol was organized in 1839 to patrol lower Manhattan. Their job was twofold: to discover fires and to prevent losses to insured properties. The New York Fire Patrol evolved, and in 1867, a state charter was granted to legally extinguish fires and conduct salvage operations throughout New York City. The New York Fire Patrol is the oldest paid fire service in the Uni...

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Report copyright infringementby John C. Elwell (Author), Jane Schmauss (Author), California Surf Museum (Manufactured by)San Diego County has nearly 75 miles of picturesque coastline on the mighty Pacific Ocean, and for decades, San Diego has boasted of producing some of the world's finest surfers. But here surfing is more than a sport--it is a Southern California lifestyle--and as such has heavily influenced the beach towns throughout the county. Much research points to surfing having come t...

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Knopp (Author), Manuel F. Medrano (Author), Priscilla Rodriguez (Author)Brownsville, Texas, was established in 1850 on the banks of the Rio Grande. Every February since 1938, this thriving community of nearly 200,000 has joined its Mexican neighbor, Matamoros, to celebrate their shared cultural heritage. Charro Days burst upon the Rio Grande Valley scene in the depths of the Depression, bringing dances, parades, fireworks, boat races, and a rodeo to a d...

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Report copyright infringementby Cathy A. Langemo (Author)Rodeos have been around in what is now North Dakota since the early cattle drives brought cattle and ranching to the Northern Plains and Badlands. The horse culture was there much earlier, as Native American tribes used horses for transportation and hunting. Simpler than modern events, early-day rodeos offered a Sunday recreational activity after six days of hard work. Today's rodeo is much different than in the late 1800s and brings ou...

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Report copyright infringementby Amy A. Elder (Author)Images of America: Sarasota celebrates the unique history of one of Florida's most beautiful communities. Once a modest town, known for its ranching, hunting, fishing, and farming, Sarasota has grown into a thriving city. It became a town in 1902 and separated from Manatee County to become Sarasota County in 1921. Surrounded by sparkling water, soft sand beaches, abundant protected wildlife, and spectacular sunsets, Sarasota was and still i...

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Report copyright infringementby Susan M. Cabot (Author), Michael D. Rouse (Author)Boone County, an enlightening new volume of vintage images, recaptures the early days of a quiet, conservative community dedicated to the joys and responsibilities of their faith, their families, and farming their land. Comprised of more than 200 images, most of which were contributed by residents descended from early Boone County families, this journey back to the early days of Kentucky's northernmost county ce...

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Report copyright infringementby John E. Hammond (Author)Settled by the Dutch and English in the mid-17th century, the small hamlet of Oyster Bay has a rich history and retains much of its charm and character. Theodore Roosevelt purchased land at Oyster Bay in 1880 on which he built his home, Sagamore Hill. Oyster Bay became the focus of national attention from 1902 through 1908, when Roosevelt brought the executive branch of the government to Oyster Bay each summer. Many other wealthy New Yor...

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Barbour (Author), Telluride Historical Museum (Author)The tiny town of Telluride is a Rocky Mountain jewel. Wedged in a remote box canyon high in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, it has a remarkable historic architectural landscape, staggering beauty, a past both haunting and enchanted, and an illustrious reputation for skiing and leisure. For centuries, the Ute Indians revered the region as a hunting ground but were banished in the 18...

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Report copyright infringementby Seth H. Bramson (Author)Miami sprang into existence on July 28, 1896, following the extension of the Florida East Coast Railway from West Palm Beach on April 15, 1896, and the publication of the soon-to-be city's first newspaper, The Miami Metropolis, on May 15, 1896. However, evidence suggests people lived in the area as early as the 1700s. Nicknamed "the Magic City" by publicists working for railroad and hotel builder Henry Flagler, Miami has weathered yellow...

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Report copyright infringementby Anita L. Roberts (Author), Jean Babcock (Foreword by)In 1939, Branson was described as "the paradise of the Ozarks--the playground of America." Originally home to the Osage, the harsh rocky terrain made homesteading difficult. The Ozarks's wilderness became a hideout for bushwhackers following the Civil War. The masked "Bald Knobbers" developed as vigilantes to defend mountain families. Today, the "Baldknobbers" are known as Branson's first musical show. In 189...

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Report copyright infringementby Coastal Discovery Museum (Author), Coastal Doscovery Museum (Author), Natalie Hefter (Editor)Hilton Head Island, a celebrated resort community with a colorful and intriguing past, is one of South Carolina's premier tourist destinations. Its scenery and leisure industry attract more than 1.5 million visitors each year to play golf, relax on the beaches, or just to soak up the atmosphere. Before the fairways and hotels ever arrived on the scene, the island alread...

Italian-American Immigrant Theatre of New York City

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Report copyright infringementby Emelie Aleandri (Author)Italian-American theatre sprang to life in New York City shortly after waves of Italian immigrants poured into this country in the 1870's. The mass migration brought both the performers and the audiences necessary for theatrical entertainment. Hungry for recognition, support, and social exchange, the men and women from Italy formed amateur theatrical clubs as one way of satisfying emotional needs. By 1900, the community had produced the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Will LeBlanc (Author)Donaldsonville is a jewel in the crown of Louisiana history. Around 1750, from a small trading post at the fork of the Mississippi River and Bayou Lafourche, the Tchitimacha Indians witnessed the arrival of the French, English, German, Spanish, Jewish, Italian, and Irish settlers. Sugar cane plantations and African slaves came shortly after their arrival. The city has played host to Jean Lafitte, Fort Butler, Rebel forces, Union troops, oys...

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Report copyright infringementby Kay Marnon Danielson (Author)For hundreds of years, Osage and Cherokee Indians knew of the healing waters that sprang from the rocks in the dark reaches of the Ozark Mountains. Around 1828, pioneers from Tennessee pushed west and began to settle in the area that would eventually be named Eureka Springs. Captured here in almost 200 vintage images are the growth and development of this tiny town and the story of a closely held secret that cured the ill. Dr. Alvah...

Tribal Laws, Treaties, and Government: A Lakota Perspective

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Lee (Author)Oglala Chief Red Cloud is quoted as saying, "The white man made many promises to us, but he kept only one; he promised to take our land and he took it." Initially the method of taking Indian land was through treaties, a legitimate and acceptable agreement between Indian nations and the United States. Following the treaty period, Congress embarked on a series of legislative acts, administrative decisions, and outright confiscation of Indian l...

Old Knives, Xx, and More: Case and Case-Related Knives Before 1920: a Guide to Identification and Value

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Report copyright infringementby Tom McCandless (Author)Knife collecting has grown tremendously in the last thirty years, and the most collected brand by far is Case. The long history of Case knives dates to 1896, when brothers John, Jean, and Andrew Case began producing knives with their stampings. Author Tom McCandless, a longtime knife collector, explores the history of Case knives from their beginning to 1920 in Old Knives, XX, and More. He also chronicles his own experiences as a collecto...

A History of Skiing - A Concise Essay on this Popular Winter Sport Including its History, Equipment, Different Styles and Techniques

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Report copyright infringementby E. Wroughton (Author)This vintage book explores the subject of skiing. Skiing is a means of transport, a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport in which the participant uses skis to move on snow. This illustrated volume looks at the history of the sport, as well as equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more; making it perfect for those with an interest in the origins and development of this universally-enjoyed winter sport. Contents...

Reincarnation: Exceptional Cases of Past Life Memories

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Report copyright infringementby Eirik Leivsson (Author)Discover Remarkable Stories of Past Life Memory! Reincarnation: Just another religious myth, or an actual, real phenomenon? While such esoteric concepts are near impossible to prove under controlled conditions, there does actually exist compelling evidence which suggests that we do live more than once.Author BiographyI am born and raised in the western part of Norway, in a rather peaceful area near the coast. I have always been interested...

California Contractor General Building (B) Exam: A Complete Prep Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Contractor Education Inc (Author)This book is the only one you will need to pass the 2025 California General Builder (B) Exam. We give you all of the knowledge necessary by spelling out the principles and concepts covered on the exam. In addition, and perhaps most importantly, the codes are translated into an easy-to-read format that does away with the long and often confusing wording found in the formal California Building Code. Whether you are a novice or pos...

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Report copyright infringementby Cathy Dodge Smith (Author)At a time in history when awareness of autism is increasing in society, Cathy Dodge Smith's latest book, Out of Autism, emerges as a scholarly and useable resource for clinicians, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and individuals diagnosed with ASD. The author describes the Davis Autism Approach Program, augmenting her narrative with visual illustrations, case studies, testimonials, and links to outside resources...

To Live and Die a WASP: 38 Women Pilots Who Died in WWII

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Report copyright infringementby William M. Miller (Author)There have been many books about the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII (WASP); however, hardly any about the 38 women who lost their lives while flying for the Army Air Corps. This book tells their story.When the war began, the men called these women "girls." They didn't believe this grand experiment could ever work-that the women of America-sisters and wives-could fly Army airplanes all over the country. Yet, these women were patr...

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Report copyright infringementby Garth Ennis (Author), Darick Robertson (Illustrator)This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone's got to make sure the ""supes"" don't get out of line. And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth - superp...

Ghosts of Iwo Jima: A story about battles, ghosts, and two very special dogs

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Jennings (Author)On March 1st, 1945, five Marines were killed in one of the most horrific battles of World War II, and their bodies were never recovered. Finding these young men after almost seventy years seems an impossible task, but that's what Tom Sanders plans to do. He has a historian with detailed knowledge of the battle and a crime scene investigator with sophisticated tools, but they won't be enough. Sanders needs something more, something special. ...

Child of the Sun: Psychic & Physical Rejuvenation in Alchemy and Qabala

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Report copyright infringementby Alfred DeStefano (Author), Mark Stavish (Author)Child of the Sun is a comprehensive text on the effects of spagyrics, alchemy, and qabala on the psychic and physical bodies. Written in clear and precise language, the theory and practice of psychic and physical rejuvenation is presented so that both the specialist and beginner can understand how to undertake these unique practices. Child of the Sun breaks new ground by presenting highly specialized material on t...

After the Fire: Inspirational Christian Fiction

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Report copyright infringementby T. K. Chapin (Author)AFTER THE FIRE is book four of the Contemporary Christian Romance Series, EMBERS & ASHES. Follow the lives of the men of Fire station #9 as they face the fires on and off the job. Inspirational romance stories full of faith, hope and love that will leave you feeling inspired. Firefighter Micah Freeman is the pillar of faith at fire station #9. He's the one everyone turns to in their hour of need. A man of steel in every regard, but even...

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Report copyright infringementby James Thomas Jr. Lee (Author)This third edition of my heaven book explains the reasons for Satan, Adam, Eve, and the rest of human existence as it has been known for the past six thousand-plus years. It presents logical certainties about heaven and what people will do once they are there. In fact, one gets a good understanding of what the saints of God can expect on the other side of the grave just from looking at things like the seven days of Creation. This bo...

Coloring Books For Adults Volume 2: 40 Stress Relieving And Relaxing Patterns, Adult Coloring Books Series By ColoringCraze

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Report copyright infringementby Coloringcraze (Author)Relax and step away from everyday life stress! Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore. Nowadays our lives become busier and more complicated. Technology escalation moves us through waves of emails and social networks' notifications. This constant stimulation of expectations, obligations and stress has left us burnt out and distanced from the joys of the present. Finding a moment of calm can be a challenge. Recently, coloring has been...

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Report copyright infringementby Tarl Warwick (Editor), Tarl Warwick (Illustrator), Unknown Author (Author)The Grimorium Verum (sometimes spelled Grimoirium) is one of the most diabolical black magic works ever crafted within the occult. From summoning Beelzebub and Lucifer to using the head of a dead man and some beans to summon a demon and gain invisibility, much of its content is purely demonic in nature. Infamous for such content it enjoyed hefty circulation in the era of works like the Pe...

Investigating Ghosts, The Legends and Myths of Indiana: Southern Indiana Ghost Hunters Chronicles 2

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Report copyright infringementby CC Thomas (Author)"If there's something strange in your neighborhood, something weird that don't look good", who would you call? SIGH, that's who! Southern Indiana Ghost Hunters and master ghost hunter Mike Flickner is back with another installment of Southern Indiana Ghost Hunters, Chronicles 2. In this book, Southern Indiana Ghost Hunters tackles the very best, and most scary, of Indiana's urban myths and legends. The group travelled to remote locations sugge...

Christian Skits & Puppet Shows 4: Christmas Edition - Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and More

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Jones (Author)This is the fourth in a series of skits, puppet shows and plays by author Karen Jones. This edition focuses on Christmas with skits, plays, puppet shows and musicals. The other holidays featured are Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, September 11, and Back to School. Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.15 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: August 25, 2015

Christian Skits & Puppet Shows 3: Easter Edition - Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Many More

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Jones (Author)The third in a series of skits, puppet shows, and now plays by author Karen Jones. This book is 80 pages of Easter plays and skits and puppet shows for other holidays such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Tax Day, Valentine's Day, and Day of Pentecost. Number of Pages: 90 Dimensions: 0.19 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: August 22, 2015