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by 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 Abraham, the father of nations, whos...
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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...
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by 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 paperback brings together bot...
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by 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 Publication Date: July 26, 2013
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by History Brought Alive (Author)A snowy wind moves through the mountains encircling Arne and his son. But the winds will not reach them here, under the watchful eyes of their Gods...Welcome to The World of Norse Magic & RunesLet us take you back in time. When the Norse people lived in an enchanted and sacred world. A time famously shrouded in mystery, magic, sorcery and witchcraft.It was Odin himself, the wisest God who unlocked the universe's most powerful magic. He discovered the Runic...
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by Erin E. Moulton (Author), Anne Heausler (Editor)Make your next outdoor adventure a historic one! Let's go to a cemetery. Bring your curiosity and this workbook with you as you walk through those hallowed gates. Get ready to seek out images and symbols-such as death's-heads, soul effigies, beehives, willow trees, and more. Take your time to search, scribble, and sketch. Next, bring this book to the archives to explore the life stories of the local dead. Prepare to discover something old, le...
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by Mary Richards (Author), Khoa Le (Illustrator)Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-traveling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through classical music! Covering 10 different, beloved orchestral instruments, from different pieces from around the world, readers hear music composed and can press them to hear clips of musical masterpieces! From Elgar's Cello Concerto, to a violin sonata by Beethoven, this book will teach children about cultural...
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by Sharna Jackson (Author), Marilyn Esther Chi (Illustrator), Zo? Whitley (Contribution by)Featuring full-color reproductions of fourteen artworks and illustrations of the artists at work, this picture book is an ideal introduction to contemporary art for young children, and a fantastic tool for teachers wishing to decolonize and diversify their classroom.Sharna Jackson's experience as a children's author who has worked for over a decade in the cultural sector, both at Tate in London and at S...
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by Ahoy Publications (Author)Dive into the heartwarming world of "Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids"! This book is full of captivating tales that link the past with the present, teaching wisdom, courage, and respect for nature. Perfect for children aged 8-12, this collection nurtures cultural appreciation and empathy through storytelling. Here's what you'll find inside: Timeless Wisdom: Discover ancient legends and their morals! (Chapter 1)Courage and Leadership: Be inspired by br...
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by Elizabeth Kuhns (Author)Curiosity about nuns and their distinctive clothing is almost as old as Catholicism itself. The habit intrigues the religious and the nonreligious alike, from medieval maidens to contemporary schoolboys, to feminists and other social critics. The first book to explore the symbolism of this attire, The Habit presents a visual gallery of the diverse forms of religious clothing and explains the principles and traditions that inspired them. More than just an eye-opening...
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by Editor George Cramoisi (Author)On July 17, 1996, about 2031 eastern daylight time, Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) flight 800, a Boeing 747, crashed in the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York. TWA flight 800 was a scheduled international passenger flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, New York, to Charles DeGaulle International Airport, Paris, France. All 230 people on board were killed, and the airplane was destroyed. The weather was good. The Nationa...
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by Ashbel Steele (Author)"Chief Of The Pilgrims" is a 1857 biographical sketch of William Brewster (1568-1644) written by Ashbel Steele. Brewster was an English official and passenger aboard the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of North American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. Due to his education, Brewster was appoi...
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by John Alden (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 440 Dimensions: 0.98 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 20, 2020
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by John S. Tilley (Author)Subtitled "A Confederate Primer," this little book covers a wide range of subjects in short, succinct chapters on the true causes of the war, the historical and economic background behind Southern slavery, the usurpations and deceptions of Abraham Lincoln, State sovereignty and the right of secession, the sterling character of such Confederate leaders as Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis, and much more.Author BiographyJohn Shipley Tilley was born in Conyers, Georgia ...
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by Mike Amezcua (Author)An exploration of how the Windy City became a postwar Latinx metropolis in the face of white resistance. Though Chicago is often popularly defined by its Polish, Black, and Irish populations, Cook County is home to the third-largest Mexican-American population in the United States. The story of Mexican immigration and integration into the city is one of complex political struggles, deeply entwined with issues of housing and neighborhood control. In Making Mexican Chic...
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by Cynthia Medina (Author)Stonehenge stands today one signpost left along the way that identifies the building race. It bears witness to the vigour and vitality of a national religion already passed from the primitive into the metaphysical stage which embodied abstract ideas astronomical observations and a high and pure code of ethics.From pottery shards ancient burials and the silent stones themselves have come the amazing saga of a race of colonizers who created a unique civilization in bri...
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by Rob Lewis (Author)The city known today as Fall River, Massachusetts, considered until 1803 to be a part of Freetown and until 1862 to be partially contained within the boundaries of Rhode Island, came into its own as a great industrial city in the latter half of the nineteenth century. The massive power of the Quequechan River fueled several mills, and Fall River granite provided the basis for a developing stone-cutting business. Over the years, the city's numerous villages have been home ...
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by Stefani Koorey (Author), Fall River History Club (Author)Founded in 1803, Fall River changed its name the following year to Troy, after a resident visiting Troy, New York, enjoyed the city. In 1834, the name was officially changed back to Fall River. The city's motto, "We'll Try," originates from the determination of its residents to rebuild the city following a devastating fire in 1843. The fire resulted in 20 acres in the center of the village being destroyed, including 196 buildings, an...
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by Alexander Young (Author)Containing an authentic history of the Pilgrim Fathers, who planted the Colony of Plymouth in Massachusetts, Chronicles of the Pilgrim Fathers documents Govenor William Bradford's history of the Plymouth Colony. From the Pilgrim's congregational origin in 1602, including a thorough history of Pilgrim's rise in the north of England to their residence in Holland, it charts the factors that led to their migration to the wilderness of the North American Continent and th...
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by 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 forced her to find her fate d...
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by 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 rich investors looking for t...
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by Richie Dawley (Author), Linda Bartash-Dawley (Author)Kids have been enjoying carousels for over a hundred years What materials are they made of? What is a carousel building called? Why are carousels painted so different? Find answers to your questions in this book This book includes a variety of colorful pictures to help young readers learn about carousels both old and new. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 10, 2019
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by 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.This jet fighters coloring book ...
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by Arthur Edward Waite (Author)An exhaustive guide to the occult, featuring passages on folklore, occultist history, and magic ceremony. First published in 1898, The Book of Black Magic and Pacts contains a large number of magic spells and occult writings taken from a variety of sources. This volume is one of the greatest overviews of the occult. Written by Arthur Edward Waite, influential scholarly mystic and co-creator of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck. The contents of this volume feature...
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by A. L. (Alfred Louis) 1876-1 Kroeber (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important eno...
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by Marcelle Bienvenu (Author), Randy Krause Schmidt (Photographer), Emeril Lagasse (Foreword by)Marcelle Bienvenu's highly anticipated new release of her timeless classic, Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? is a treasure trove of over two hundred recipes, now complete with a foreword by Emeril Lagasse and sumptuous color photography capturing the essence of every season.Praised by The New York Times in 2009 as "having what might be the best-named cookbook in America" ...
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by Blake Gumprecht (Author)Between World War II and 1980, tens of thousands of Black people moved to Boston from the South as part of the Great Migration, one of the most consequential mass movements of people in American history. Black migration from the South transformed the city, as it did urban areas across the country. North to Boston is the first book to examine that important subject. Blake Gumprecht traces the history of this migration and explores its impacts in greater depth through...
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by John Binns (Author)Surrounded by steep escarpments to the north, south and east, Ethiopia has always been geographically and culturally set apart. It has the longest archaeological record of any country in the world: indeed, this precipitous mountain land was where the human race began. It is also home to an ancient church with a remarkable legacy. The Church of Ethiopia is the only pre-colonial church in sub-Saharan Africa; today it has a membership of around forty million and is rapidly ...
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by Josh Quick (Author)'More Montana Quick Facts' is a complete 104 page collection of original illustrations telling fantastical but accurate stories about Montana. It's a book filled with fanciful one-sentence facts paired with drawings that will surprise and delight readers of all ages. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.29 x 6.5 x 6.5 IN Publication Date: August 09, 2023
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Report copyright infringementby Nawal Halawa (Editor in Chief), Hanadi Bader (Illustrator), Ursula DeYoung (Editor)A compilation of accounts by survivors of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, and other events associated with what is commonly referred to as the Nakba. This is a translation of the book that was originally published in Arabic, by Phoenix Publishing and Distribution of Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Nawal Faheem Abed Alrouf Halawa, the author/editor, is a novelist and researc...
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by Jen Taylor (Illustrator)Good Night, National Parks board book, with interactive slide-action pages and activity prompts, is a clever way to explore 9 different national parks at night.Good Night, National Parks board book takes you and your toddler on an outdoor adventure as the day ends to explore 9 different national parks in the evening. The interactive activity prompts and 9 slide-action pages add to the explorations with little readers watching shooting stars and colorful sunsets, cou...
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by 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, each story resonates with the ec...