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The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead--The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Hunter (Author), John Mayer (Foreword by), Dennis McNally (Introduction by)The legendary lost manuscript of Grateful Dead co founder and primary lyricist Robert Hunter, written in the early 1960s--a wry, richly observed, and enlightening remembrance of "the scene" in Palo Alto that gave rise to an incredible partnership of Hunter and Jerry Garcia. "Strange to think back on those days when it was perfectly natural that we all slept on the floor in one sma...

Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing

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Report copyright infringementby Michele Elizabeth Lee (Author)African American traditional medicine is an American classic that emerged out of the necessity of its people to survive. It began with the healing knowledge brought with the African captives on the slave ships and later merged with Native American, European and other healing traditions to become a full-fledged body of medicinal practices that has lasted in various forms down to the present day.Working the Roots: Over 400 Years Of T...

Cornell '77: The Music, the Myth, and the Magnificence of the Grateful Dead's Concert at Barton Hall

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Conners (Author)On May 8, 1977, at Barton Hall, on the Cornell University campus, in front of 8,500 eager fans, the Grateful Dead played a show so significant that the Library of Congress inducted it into the National Recording Registry. The band had just released Terrapin Station and was still finding its feet after an extended hiatus. In 1977, the Grateful Dead reached a musical peak, and their East Coast spring tour featured an exceptional string of pe...

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by Chris Woodyard (Author)The Victorian Book of the Dead unearths extraordinary tales of Victorian funeral fads and fancies, ghost stories, bizarre deaths, mourning novelties, gallows humor, premature burial, post-mortem photographs, death omens, and funeral disasters. Resurrected from original sources, these accounts reveal the oddities and eccentricities of Victorian mourning. Packed with macabre anecdotes, this diverting, yet gruesome collection presents tales ranging from the paranormal a...

The Negro Motorist Green-Book: 1940 Facsimile Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Victor H. Green (Author)2020 Reprint of 1940 Edition. The Negro Motorist Green Book was an annual guidebook for African American road trippers. It was originated and published by African American, New York City mailman Victor Hugo Green from 1936 to 1966, during the era of Jim Crow laws, when open and often legally prescribed discrimination against African Americans especially and other non-whites was widespread. Although pervasive racial discrimination and pov...

The Navajo Code Talkers: The History of the Native American Marines Behind World War II's Most Uncrackable Code

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Report copyright infringementby Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Includes footnotes, online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents One of World War II's most crucial struggles happened in the realm of the unseen, inside the human mind and amid the invisible flow of radio waves. Every war is a battle of wits as intelligence-gathering, tactics, and strategies clash, from the level of individual action up to the grand, overarching schemes of gener...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures of Pompeii, artifacts, and more.*Chronicles the history of Pompeii since the first settlements there nearly 3,000 years ago.*Includes quotes from Pliny the Younger about the eruption of Vesuvius.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.They come in droves, busloads of tourists shepherded down through modern streets, shops and stalls, past souvenir stands and hordes of local guides offering insight and spectacle. From...

Norse Paganism for Beginners: Explore The History of The Old Norse Religion - Asatru, Cosmology, Astrology, Mythology, Magic, Runes, Tarot, Witchcraft

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Report copyright infringementby History Brought Alive (Author)Discover The History, Mythology & Practices of Norse PaganismLet us take you back in time. When the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world. A time famously shrouded in mystery, magic and witchcraft.Norse Paganism has survived the centuries, the rise and fall of empires, and the introduction of new religions.More than just a religion, it is also a way of life to help one lead a fulfilling existence...and every perso...

Aces Back to Back: The History of the Grateful Dead (1965 - 2016) - Paperback

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by Scott W. Allen (Author)Aces Back to Back is the most comprehensive, fun, fact-filled and up-to-date history of the Grateful Dead ever written - now updated through August, 2016 From the band's inception, through the death of Jerry Garcia, and on to their incarnations as the Other Ones, the Dead, RatDog, Phil Lesh and Friends, the Mickey Hart Band, 7 Walkers, and Furthur - a replete history complemented by never-before-penned Grateful Dead stories, anecdotes and tales. Our biography feat...

Native American Tribes: The History and Culture of the Navajo

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Report copyright infringementby Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures. *Explains the origins, culture, and social structure of the Navajo. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. From the "Trail of Tears" to Wounded Knee and Little Bighorn, the narrative of American history is incomplete without the inclusion of the Native Americans that lived on the continent before European settlers arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries. Since the first contact between natives and settlers, tribes...

Nalbinding - What in the World Is That?: History and Technique of an Almost Forgotten Handicraft

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Report copyright infringementby Ulrike Claßen-Büttner (Author)This is the black and white version of the book: Nalbinding - An Age-Old Technique Nalbinding was and is found around the world, but in most industrialized countries it is virtually unknown today. This was not always so. Only when knitting began to spread in the European Middle Ages, did nalbinding sink into oblivion there. Today, creative people are re-discovering nalbinding. If you are interested in how nalbinding developed, this...

Hebrew People of the Bible: Old Testament

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Report copyright infringementby Karajah Yashar (Author)Discover the rich heritage and profound legacy of the "Hebrew People of the Bible: Old Testament."This enlightening book takes you on a journey through the lives of the remarkable men and women who shaped the course of biblical history. From patriarchs and prophets to kings and heroines, each chapter unveils the extraordinary stories of these influential figures whose faith, leadership, and courage left an indelible mark on the world.Meet...

Keeper of the Flame: A Biography of Nina Simone

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Warner (Author), Lifecaps (Editor)The life of Nina Simone is one of blocked paths and surprising detours. Some people are born to an obvious destiny, only to find that society, circumstance, and chance steer them onto an entirely different course. Had Nina been born at a different time, she could very well have been a superstar of classical music at an early age. However, the severe oppression of African Americans in the United States during the 1950s ...

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Report copyright infringementby Duane Vandenbusche (Author), Grant Houston (Author)Located 8,671 feet in the clouds, Lake City sits on the edge of the beautiful San Juan Mountains on Colorado's Western Slope. Between Lake City and Silverton, 28 miles away, are towering 14,000-foot mountains with three nearly 13,000-foot-high passes and scenery that takes one's breath away. Lake City began as a booming gold and silver camp, complete with a narrow-gauge railroad, 4,000 residents, a smelter, and...

Stories of Rootworkers & Hoodoo in the Mid-South

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Kail (Author)Men and women who carried the mantle of African healing and spirituality in the Mid-South were frequently accused and attacked for their misunderstood culture. The same healers and spiritual workers feared by outsiders were embraced and revered by families who survived because of their presence. From Tennessee to Mississippi, ancient formulas and potions were integral parts of the African American community. Follow author Tony Kail as he takes...

Airplanes of the Second World War Coloring Book: War Planes Coloring Book for Kids

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Report copyright infringementby Forester Wood (Author)Do your kids love jet fighters and history?Jet fighters are fascinating for boys and girls and attract the attention of children, especially our small heroes - boys.In this edition we would like to present airplanes of the Second World War coloring book for kids. It contains jet fighters and war planes used in the Second World War by main sides of the conflict: the Allies and Soviets on the one side and the German military on the other.Thi...

Mein Kampf - The Official 1939 Edition Murphy Translation

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Report copyright infringementby Adolf Hitler (Author), James Murphy (Translator), Bob Carruthers (Introduction by)"The great masses of the people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." Adolf Hitler The officially sanctioned English language edition of 'Mein Kampf' was translated and introduced by James Murphy. The edition using his translation was first published as a two volume set in the UK in 1939 and also in 22 weekly parts by Hutchison and Co Ltd. This authentic ...

Trail of Tears: A History from Beginning to End

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Report copyright infringementby Hourly History (Author)Discover the remarkable history of the Trail of Tears...In the early 1800s, the Five Civilized Tribes-the Cherokee, Seminole, Chickasaw, Muscogee-Creek, and Choctaw-were living in lands allocated to them by the United States government in present-day Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In general, the Native American people lived in peace with the increasing numbers of white settlers coming to these areas, though there ...

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Report copyright infringementby Linda W. McFadden (Author)In Brigid's Footsteps: The Return of the Divine Feminine focuses on the Celtic goddess and Christian saint Brigid as an archetype of the Divine Feminine. Drawing on mythology, history, and transpersonal psychology, the author traces the iconic Brigid's evolution from incarnation as goddess of wisdom, craft, and healing to embodiment as a saint of Celtic Christianity who served as midwife to Mary at the birth of Jesus. Part Two explores...

Rebels and Redcoats: The American Revolutionary War

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Report copyright infringementby Hugh Bicheno (Author), Richard Holmes (With)Controversial and revisionist history of America's first civil war. Published with hugely successful accompanying four-part BBC TV series - written and presented by star military historian, Richard Holmes. Most people view the American Revolutionary War of the 1775-83 (also known as the War of Independence) as a popular struggle for liberty against an oppressive colonial power. REBELS & REDCOATS by historian Hugh ...

Under the Eagle: Samuel Holiday, Navajo Code Talker

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Holiday (Author), Robert S. McPherson (Author)Samuel Holiday was one of a small group of Navajo men enlisted by the Marine Corps during World War II to use their native language to transmit secret communications on the battlefield. Based on extensive interviews with Robert S. McPherson, Under the Eagle is Holiday's vivid account of his own story. It is the only book-length oral history of a Navajo code talker in which the narrator relates his experiences...

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Report copyright infringementby Mohammed Salim Khan (Author)In the centre of naturopathic and herbal medicine is a living healthcare tradition called Tibb. Prophetic medicine provided the foundation, and over time integrated elements from Egypt, India, China and classical Greece. Tibb is an Arabic word, which in difference placed has been referred to as Arabic, Greco-Arab, Hikmah, Unani, Islamic and Sufi medicine.This is the first systematic study of Tibb - Islamic Medicine - as a living trad...

The Michigan Dogman: True Stories from Eye Witnesses

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Report copyright infringementby Gp Haggart (Author)60 true stories from eye accounts across the state of Michigan, along with a description of variance types, and actual photos from eye witnesses who have claimed to have seen Michigan dogmen. A great read at a bonfire, party, by the fireplace, while camping, or share with friends. Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 02, 2019

U.S. Route 66: The History of America's Most Famous Highway

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Report copyright infringementby Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Describes the origins, route, construction, and history of the highway *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Sometimes there's a tackiness about Route 66 that out-tacks any tackiness I've ever seen anywhere else. And the Meramec Caverns are the pinnacle of that tack." - Billy Connolly Start a sentence with, "Get your kicks on..." and most Americans will immediat...

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Report copyright infringementby Gerald Gardner (Author)Thank you for checking out this book by Theophania Publishing. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you soon. We have thousands of titles available, and we invite you to search for us by name, contact us via our website, or download our most recent catalogues. Wicca is a Neopagan religion and a form of modern witchcraft. It is often referred to as Witchcraft or the Craft by its adherents, who are known as Wiccans or Wit...

King Philip: War Chief of the Wampanoag People

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Report copyright infringementby John Stevens Cabot Abbott (Author)Metacomet (1638-1676), also known by his adopted English name King Philip, was chief to the Wampanoag people and the second son of the sachem Massasoit. He became a chief in 1662 when his brother Wamsutta (or King Alexander) died shortly after their father Massasoit. Wamsutta's widow Weetamoo (d. 1676), sunksqua of the Pocasset, was Metacomet's ally and friend for the rest of her life. Metacomet married Weetamoo's younger siste...

The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts: Including the Rites and Mysteries of Goetic Theurgy, Sorcery, and Infernal Necromancy, also the Rituals of Black

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Edward Waite (Author)The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts is Arthur Edward Waite's complete guide to ceremonial magic, exploring arcane folklore, occult rituals, and the history of esoteric practice. Far more than a simple collection of spells, this volume offers a scholarly examination of the philosophies, symbols, and ceremonial systems that shaped the Western magical tradition. Drawing from a wide range of rare manuscripts and texts, Waite, the renown...

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Report copyright infringementby Francis R. Stoddard (Author)This book corrects certain longstanding misconceptions about the Pilgrims and furnishes authoritative genealogical and biographical data on the Mayflower passengers themselves. Of considerable interest to genealogists is the appended, annotated list of Mayflower passengers, with additional biographical information, some brought to light for the first time. Number of Pages: 228 Dimensions: 0.48 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN...

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Report copyright infringementby Divine Press (Author)For centuries, The Book of Enoch has intrigued scholars, theologians, and seekers of truth. This ancient manuscript, once considered lost, reveals a universe of angelic beings, divine secrets, and cosmic battles. This special edition goes beyond a simple translation. It includes the complete apocrypha of The Book of Enoch, presented with meticulous care to preserve the original essence. Each chapter is accompanied by insightful commentary, ...

Ancient Witchcraft of the Scottish Highlands: Magic, Seers, and Second Sight

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Report copyright infringementby John Gregorson Campbell (Author), James Cromb (Introduction by)Discover Scotland's magical history in Ancient Witchcraft of the Scottish Highlands. A testament to a world where the veil between the seen and unseen was never fully drawn. Collected and compiled by the folklorist J. G. Campbell in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this remarkable work preserves the authentic beliefs of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Discover visions, charms, ...

Niagara Falls: The History of North America's Most Famous Waterfalls

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Report copyright infringementby Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Includes historic descriptions of Niagara Falls written over the centuries *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene! My blood shudders still, although I am not a coward, at the grandeur of the Creator's power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elemen...

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Report copyright infringementby Snorri Sturluson (Author)"The Prose Edda," a timeless compilation of Old Norse tales and poetic theories meticulously crafted by Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. Offering a treasury of myths, legends, and insights into Viking Age beliefs, this cornerstone of Norse literature unveils the rich tapestry of gods, giants, and heroes that populate the ancient Nordic cosmos. From the thunderous exploits of Thor to the cunning wisdom of Odin, eac...