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Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch - Paperback

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by Sally Bedell Smith (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This "excellent, all-embracing" (The New York Times) biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a magisterial study of the woman known only from a distance--and a captivating window into her decades-long reign. From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II was the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of glamour and gossip, how well did we really know the world's most famous...

Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes - Hardcover

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by Pamela Cameron (Author), Renée Graef (Illustrator)In 1914 crew members of the lighthouse tender Hyacinth rescued a stray puppy from the Milwaukee River and named him Sport. For the next twelve years, this charming Newfoundland-retriever mix lived the life of a ship dog, helping the Hyacinth crew as they carried supplies to lighthouses and maintained the buoys and other safety features around Lake Michigan. Sport quickly became a valued companion to his crew and a recognizable mascot of the...

Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980 - Paperback

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by Rick Perlstein (Author)A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2020 From the bestselling author of Nixonland and The Invisible Bridge comes the dramatic conclusion of how conservatism took control of American political power. Over two decades, Rick Perlstein has published three definitive works about the emerging dominance of conservatism in modern American politics. With the saga's final installment, he has delivered yet another stunning literary and historical achievement. In late 1976, Ronald ...

Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the '90s Scene - Paperback

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by David Rullo (Author)Beginning in the early 1990s, Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood began to transform from the post-industrial morass it had been suffering for the last few decades. Artists began to rent empty apartments, what were once shot-and-a-beer bars became hip dive bars and entrepreneurs found inexpensive real estate to follow their visions. It was in this landscape that the Beehive Coffeehouse began to attract a new 90s alternative crowd.East Carson Street was soon home to not...

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by Lee Yaron (Author), Joshua Cohen (Contribution by)The definitive account of the 10/7 attacks through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home.On October 7, 2023--the Sabbath and the final day of the holiday of Sukkot--the Gaza-based terror group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on the people of Israel. Crashing through the border, attacking from the sea and air, militants indiscriminately massacred civilians in what became one of the worst terror attacks in mo...

Achieving Accuracy: A Legacy of Computers and Missiles

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Report copyright infringementby Marshall William McMurran (Author)"A Legacy of Computers and Missiles "is an intensively researched, photo-enhanced discussion of digital computing and missile development in the Twentieth Century, organized in two sections. (No matter what anyone has been told, virtually all of the digital machines ever designed are binary deep down inside. Number representations may have varied, but the binary logic discussed here prevails.) After a bit of early history, The ...

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Report copyright infringementby William Walker Atkinson (Author)Followers of the New Thought movement of the early 20th century vehemently believed in the concept of "mind over matter," and one of the most influential thinkers of this early "New Age" philosophy promises here, in this 1906 book, to show you how to harness the extraordinary mental powers you already possess. Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.23 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes ...

Transforming Computer Technology: Information Processing for the Pentagon, 1962-1986

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur L. Norberg (Author), Judy E. O'Neill (Author)Winner of the Association of American Publishers Professional and Scholarly Publishing Award for Computer ScienceOver the course of several decades, the Pentagon's Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO) helped transform computing from a cumbersome enterprise based on batch processing to the instantly interactive, graphically rich, highly intelligent computing of today. With the purpose of improving co...

How to Make leather Shoe: The Simple Guide to Learning Best Technique About How to Make leather Shoe

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Report copyright infringementby Shelly Norris (Author)"Dive into the world of bespoke footwear with 'How to Make Leather Shoes, ' an unparalleled guide by master craftsman Shelly Norris . This comprehensive manual unveils the artistry and precision behind crafting exquisite leather shoes. From selecting premium hides to perfecting stitching techniques, each page is a step toward creating your own statement footwear. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned artisans, this book transforms the intr...

Controversy: Downright Despicable Games PB Amazon: Video Games that Triggered Rants, Rage, Dissent, and a Whole Lot of Hullabaloo

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Thomasson (Author)CONTROVERSY: DOWNRIGHT DESPICABLE GAMES chronicles the "worst of the worst" coming of age anecdotes in an otherwise wonderful pastime. The atrocious stories detailed in this book include the violence, sexism, racism, etc. of many games, as well as the political fallout and media scare stories that followed. WARNING: This book may be offensive to some and is definitely not for kids! I kindly ask you not to shoot the messenger! ...

The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse: The Curious Destinies of Queen Victoria's Granddaughters - Hardcover

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by Frances Welch (Author)The fascinating story of the Princesses of Hesse, four sisters at the heart of twentieth-century politics A gripping family saga and a portrait of a world in turmoil The Princesses of Hesse were Queen Victoria's grandchildren. After the death of their mother, Queen Victoria's favorite daughter Alice, the Queen stepped in, taking an almost manic interest in the motherless girl's marriage prospects. Very little went according to plan. Fortunately, Queen Victoria did no...

Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness: Arab Travellers in the Far North - Paperback

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by Ibn Fadlan (Author), Paul Lunde (Translator), Paul Lunde (Introduction by)A fascinating collection of medieval Arabic travel writing in an important new translationBetween the ninth and fourteenth centuries, Arab explorers journeyed widely and frequently into the far north, crossing territories that now include Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Ibn Fadla-n's chronicles of his travels are one of the most important documents from the period, and this illuminating new translation offers ins...

Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic - Paperback

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by Tom Holland (Author)A vivid historical account of the social world of Rome as it moved from republic to empire. In 49 B.C., the seven hundred fifth year since the founding of Rome, Julius Caesar crossed a small border river called the Rubicon and plunged Rome into cataclysmic civil war. Tom Holland's enthralling account tells the story of Caesar's generation, witness to the twilight of the Republic and its bloody transformation into an empire. From Cicero, Spartacus, and Brutus, to Cleopat...

1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus - Hardcover

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by Charles C. Mann (Author)A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Traditionally, Americans learned in school that the ancestors of the people who inhabited the Western Hemisphere at the time of Columbus's landing had crossed the Bering Strait twelve thousand years ago; existed mainly in small, nomadic bands; and lived so lightly on the land that the Americas was, for all practical purposes, still a vast wilde...

The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: English Traits

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Report copyright infringementby Anonymous (Author)This volume contains Emerson's reflections on his visits to England in the 19th century, exploring the national character and cultural differences between the two countries. Emerson was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement.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 pos...

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Report copyright infringementby Joe Sacco (Author)From "our greatest living comics journalist" (Minneapolis Star Tribune), a revelatory investigation of deadly sectarian riots in Uttar Pradesh, India, that explores the mechanics, dynamics, mythologies, uses, and abuses of political violence everywhere Compared to other episodes of lethal Indian communal violence, the clashes in Uttar Pradesh in 2013, the Muzaffarnagar Riot, were a relatively small-scale affair--some scores of people were kil...

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Report copyright infringementby Shawn Kelly (Author), Regina Villegas (Illustrator)This Is Cleveland Clash, an 80-page full color graphic novel, takes readers on a young punk's real-life epic adventure meeting Joe Strummer and The Clash in 1979, when The Clash performed a legendary concert at Cleveland's Agora Theatre, with Bo Diddley as the opening act. Author of This Is Cleveland Clash, Shawn Kelly, a passionate fan, documented this iconic event at age 17, with rare photographs and a vivid ...

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by Esther de Waal (Author)A clear-eyed exploration of Celtic spirituality that enriches the Christian experience.Every Earthly Blessing delves into the rich, earthy Celtic heritage and traditions to bring lyricism and charm to Christian worship. It presents the reader with scholarly research and context, along with beautiful Celtic poetry and songs. The topics Esther de Waal explores include monasticism, pilgrimages, creation and healing, sin and sorrow, and salvation, in the previously mysti...

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Edwards (Author), Sean Damien Hill (Illustrator), Alex Paterson (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.6 x 10.6 x 6.7 IN Publication Date: September 16, 2025

Project 2025- A Citizen's Guide to Saving American Democracy: Uncover the Plan, Safeguard Your Rights, Secure America's Future

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Carter Lee (Author)Are you concerned about the future of American democracy?Do you crave a deeper understanding of the political forces shaping the nation's trajectory?Do you desire the knowledge and tools to navigate the political landscape and make your voice heard?If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST keep reading...The political landscape is fraught with uncertainty. Many Americans are grappling with a lack of clear informat...

The Priscilla Cook Book for Everyday Housekeepers: A Collection of Recipes Compiled From the Modern Priscilla With Menus for Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinn

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Report copyright infringementby Fannie Merritt Farmer (Author)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 im...

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Report copyright infringementby John Kenneth Turner (Author)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 impo...

New Orleans: As The World's Greatest Port

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Report copyright infringementby John H. Bernhard (Author)In this comprehensive survey of the history and development of the port of New Orleans, John H. Bernhard makes a compelling case for its position as the greatest port in the world. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including government records, industry journals, and personal interviews, Bernhard provides a detailed picture of the port's infrastructure, operations, and economic impact.This work has been selected by scholars as being c...

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The War We Won Apart: The Untold Story of Two Elite Agents Who Became One of the Most Decorated Couples of WWII

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Report copyright infringementby Nahlah Ayed (Author)INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Love, betrayal, and a secret war: the untold story of two elite agents, one Canadian, one British, who became one of the most decorated couples of WWII. On opposite sides of the pond, Sonia Butt, an adventurous young British woman, and Guy d'Artois, a French-Canadian soldier and thunderstorm of a man, are preparing for war. From different worlds, their lives first intersect during clandestine training to become...

October 7th: Searching for the Humanitarian Middle

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Report copyright infringementby Marsha Lederman (Author)In this emotional missive from the diaspora, Globe and Mail columnist Marsha Lederman gathers her columns searching for the humanitarian middle of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Since 2023, the best-selling and award-winning author and journalist has been reflecting, with deep empathy, on the horrific October 7th attacks on Israeli citizens, rising anti-Semitism, and the brutal violence against civilians in Gaza in her column for the Glo...

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Report copyright infringementby Aleister Crowley (Author)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 importa...

Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity - Hardcover

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by John Bergsma (Author)A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity. "A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject Highly recommended "--Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth Cup From award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs, and practices are often overlooke...

How the Railways Will Fix the Future: Rediscovering the Essential Brilliance of the Iron Road - Paperback

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by Gareth Dennis (Author)Railway engineer and transport policy specialist Gareth Dennis shows why the railways are key to the fight for a better world for us all. The world's railways were almost entirely created by capital and empire for extraction and exploitation, so what right do they have to exist and how can they be harnessed for good? Railway engineer and writer Gareth Dennis builds a case not simply for railways as a common good, but argues that railways are a critical tool for humani...

Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story - Paperback

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by Jordan Salama (Author)Inspired by family lore, a young writer embarks on an epic quest through the Argentine Andes in search of a heritage spanning hemispheres and centuries, from the Jewish Levant to turn-of-the-century trade routes in South America One Thanksgiving afternoon at his grandparents' house, Jordan Salama discovers a large binder stuffed with yellowing papers and old photographs--a five-hundred-year wandering history of his Arab-Jewish family, from Moorish Spain to Ottoman Syr...

They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan - Paperback

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by Benjamin Ajak (Author), Benson Deng (Author), Alephonsion Deng (Author)The inspiring story of three young Sudanese boys who were driven from their homes by civil war and began an epic odyssey of survival, facing life-threatening perils, ultimately finding their way to a new life in America. Between 1987 and 1989, Alepho, Benjamin, and Benson, like tens of thousands of young boys, took flight from the massacres of Sudan's civil war. They became known as the Lost Boys. With little more than...

You Can Always Come Home: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Find the Hope for Your Tomorrow

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Jean Bell (Author), Sean Dietrich (Foreword by)Cozy up with You Can Always Come Home, a charming compilation of short stories serving as a reminder that there is always hope amidst life's challenges.From nostalgic church potlucks to delightful encounters with quirky neighbors, these tales will touch your soul, reminding you of who you are and rekindling the hope hidden in long-forgotten memories. In this fast-paced world of constant demands, these stories...