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Notable Men of Tennessee for 1833 to 1875: Their Times and Their Contemporaries

$55.44

Report copyright infringementby Oliver P. Temple (Author)This well-written book is devoted to the men whose lives influenced the history of Tennessee during a pivotal time in this nation's history. The detailed accounts of these notable military, political, and judicial leaders, who made significant contributions to the development of Tennessee, are inextricably woven with the history of Tennessee and their country before, during and after the Civil War. Chapters include: Notable Men of Tenne...

$21.99

Report copyright infringementby Stephen Biesty (Illustrator), Richard Platt (Author)History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbri...

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Report copyright infringementby George J. Hill (Author)"Hang the Tory spy!!" John Saxe could rightly have expected to hear these words when he was in prison in Esopus-now Kingston-New York, in 1779. Then forty-seven years old, he had staunchly maintained his loyalty to the King of England, to whom he had proclaimed his allegiance when he arrived in Philadelphia in 1750. Indeed, John Saxe was already a subject of the King of England, for the young man was born in 1732 in Saxony, in the Elector...

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Report copyright infringementby Brad Paulson (Author), Chris Watson (Author), Lloyd Kaufman (Introduction by)Dwarfsploitation is an entertaining and educational look into the world of dwarf cinema. From Freaks to Willow, Dwarfsploitaton analyzes a wide variety of both independent and mainstream films, chronicling the number of ways in which little people are exploited. It is a must have for any fan of little people or film itself. "Dwarfish reviews about dwarf films seems an odd basis for a b...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Flynn (Author)Sad and Happy Days is the first part of the autobiographical novel Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roach: Cedric's Story. As the title suggests, it's the story of a life buffeted by turbulence and dramatic change, this first part beginning in the drear fifties, spanning the blossoming colour, chaos and sexual liberation of the sixties, and, out of necessity, breaking off in the early seventies. It is a reflection on an individual person's life, and o...

Spy Story Collection: Revolutionary War Spies

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Stovall (Author)When thirteen colonies dared to defy the British Empire, the fight for independence wasn't won only on famous battlefields. A hidden war was fought in shadows by ordinary people who became extraordinary spies, risking everything to help transform rebellious colonies into the United States of America.Nathan Hale was just 21 when he volunteered for the spy mission that experienced officers refused. His capture and execution made him America's ...

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Report copyright infringementby Marion P. Myers (Author)eet Vanola Ann and her friends, Diane and Kristen. They have so many choices to make...but will they choose the right ones? Some of her acquaintances have decisions to make also. Perhaps you can help them because the choices they make now will impact their lives later. (and the choices you make now will impact your life later too!) Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: F...

Publish a Biography: A Step-by-Step Guide to Capturing the Life and Times of an Ancestor or a Generation

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Report copyright infringementby Dina C. Carson (Author)Publish a Biography: A Step-by-Step Guide to Capturing the Life and Times of an Ancestor or a Generation ISBN 978-1-879579-66-8 $24.95 LCCN 2014915076 If you want to memorialize your parents, grandparents, cousin, cherished aunt or a person from history who has caught your attention, this book will: * take you through the four stages of publishing projects * show you how publishing works * help you pick a project to publish * lead you thr...

Publish a Memoir: A Step-by-Step Guide to Saving Your Memories for Future Generations

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Report copyright infringementby Dina C. Carson (Author)If you have a story to tell, whether you want to capture your memories, or recall experiences from your childhood, your school days, your work, your military experiences, or others, this book will: * take you through the four stages of publishing projects * show you how publishing works * help you pick a project to publish * show you how to tell your stories in a compelling way * lead you through the process of editing * instruct you how ...

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Report copyright infringementby John H. Ingram (Author)This book addresses the age-old problem of those persons, for reasons of advantage, who would, through false statements and manufactured evidence, have others believe that they were descendants of royalty when, in fact, they were not. Though the list of these false claimants to a throne is a lengthy one, the author illuminates the individuals and circumstances of those considered the most interesting. This work is an interesting resource ...

Genealogical and Family History of Central New York. a Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Building of a

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Report copyright infringementby William Richard Cutter (Compiled by)This book treats more than 750 families that were firmly established, by the time of the work's original publication in 1912, in the central latitudes of the state. Based on a survey of the contents of the volumes, this region was broadly defined by Cutter as bordering Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming counties on the west; the New England states on the East; Orange and Putnam counties with the Pennsylvania border on the south; a...

Kraemer Families in Alsace, France: My 20-year Search for a French Army Soldier

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Report copyright infringementby Joyce Draganchuk (Author)One Woman's Challenging Quest for Answers about her Ancestors An old, red photo album, an image of a young man in mysterious military uniform, and a passion to learn about her ancestors sent Joyce Draganchuk on an adventure to uncover the secrets of the past. Her journey took two decades: It began long before online genealogy sites were available, so it necessitated writing countless letters, patiently waiting for responses, and travel...

Biographical Data from Baltimore Newspapers, 1817-1819

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Report copyright infringementby Robert W. Barnes (Author)This book is a snapshot of the people and daily life in the Monumental City in the years between the conclusion of the War of 1812 and the onset of the Panic of 1819. Author Robert Barnes has included all biographical references found in newspapers and related sources for these three years. Besides newspaper notices of birth, marriage, or death, the compiler includes references to personal estates, servants, apprentices, wives, and sold...

$37.44

Report copyright infringementby Anthony Slide (Author)Frank Lloyd: Master of Screen Melodrama is the first book-length study of one of the most prominent of studio directors from Hollywood's "golden age," whose career spanned the years from 1913 through 1955. Among the director's greatest works are Oliver Twist with Jackie Coogan, The Sea Hawk with Milton Sills, The Divine Lady with Corinne Grifffith, and two Academy Award winners for Best Picture, Cavalcade and Mutiny on the Bounty. They are...

A Genealogical Register of the Descendants in the Male Line of Robert Day, of Hartford, Conn., Who Died in the Year 1648

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Report copyright infringementby George E. Day (Author)Second Edition. After a discussion of the family beginnings in Wales and the meaning and source of the name, the author establishes the first American settlers in New England in the early 1600s. The genealogy of Robert Day, the subject of this work, then begins with his emigration to America in April 1634, at the age of 30, and concludes 200 years later in the 1840s. Information on most descendants include names, birth dates, date of death...

Super Simple Psychology: The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Expand your Psychology knowledge with this easy-to-use study guide which has everything Advanced Placement students need to get to grips with this fascinating subject. Super Simple Psychology breaks down complex information into manageable, bitesize chunks, and it covers all the key topics, ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and types of therapy. With clear and straightforward coverage of all the core Psychology topics, this is the idea...

The Metabolism Plan: Discover the Foods and Exercises that Work for Your Body to Reduce Inflammation and Drop Pounds Fast

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Report copyright infringementby Lyn-Genet Recitas (Author)From the New York Times bestselling author of The Plan, a program to help customize your diet and exercise less to lose more weight! The Plan helped readers pinpoint which "healthy" foods were making them gain weight and helped them slim down. Now, nutritionist Lyn-Genet Recitas shares her groundbreaking 30-day program that helps readers create a customized diet and exercise plan to boost their metabolism and burn more fat. Readers wi...

Syme's Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence about (Almost) Every Imaginable Subject of Daily Life, with Odes to Desktop Ephemera and Select

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Syme (Author)A literary jaunt in praise of the lost art of letter writing that explores a cultural history and the undeniable thrill of old-school correspondence--from journalist and cultural critic Rachel Syme. Inspired by a famed correspondence handbook penned by a persnickety Victorian who had strong opinions on how to lick a stamp, cultural critic Rachel Syme has rewritten the staid letter-writing rules of yore for the letter writers of today. Syme i...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Gregg Michaud (Author)The book is a collection of "lost" interviews and magazine profiles of actress Marlene Dietrich, beginning in 1930 and ending in 1954. The collected interviews reveal the "real" woman behind the cinematic mythical figure of Marlene Dietrich. The articles/stories/interviews cover her early life on the stage in Germany, and her eventual movie stardom in Hollywood, her complicated, symbiotic relationship with her mentor and director J...

Her Master's Voice. Concert Register and Discography of Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf [Third Edition, 2006]

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Report copyright infringementby John Hunt (Author)John Hunt was born in Windsor and Graduated from University College London, in German language and literature. He has worked in personnel administration, record retailing and bibliographic research for a government agency and is on the lecture panel of the National Federation of Music Societies. In his capacity as Chairman of the Furtwängler Society UK, John Hunt has attended conventions in Rome, Paris and Zürich and has contributed to importa...

Mezzo and Contraltos. 5 Discographies. Janet Baker, Margarete Klose, Kathleen Ferrier, Giulietta Simionato, Elisabeth Höngen. [1998].

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Report copyright infringementby John Hunt (Author) Number of Pages: 248 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: May 18, 2009

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Report copyright infringementby G. Clarke (Author)A Billiards & Snooker Compendium A Billiards & Snooker Compendium is the most extensive work on the literature of billiards and snooker ever published and took over two years to compile. It contains bibliographical information on over 650 books, a detailed description of each book's content, tips on identifying different editions, notes on scarce dustjackets, plus the estimated values of 1st editions. These values have been calculated ...

More Musical Knights. 4 Discographies. Hamilton Harty, Charles Mackerras, Simon Rattle, John Pritchard. [1997].

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The Colonel's Way, The Secret Diaries of a POW, The Philippines 1941-1945

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Report copyright infringementby Heather P. Shreve (Author), Colin D. Heaton (Foreword by)The unabridged original diaries of Colonel Arthur Lee Shreve, Jr. - a first-hand memoire of the Fall of Bataan and WWII history and the unparalleled survival story that followed; a colonel who went all-in for his fellow American GIs for four years as a POW of the Japanese-- a compassionate leader who believed that a rising tide lifts all ships. When COL Arthur Lee Shreve, Jr. (U.S. Army pilot, WWI) become...

Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair

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Report copyright infringementby Mercury Stardust (Author)#1 New York Times Bestseller Don't panic--Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma'am is here to help! For too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you've ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to f...

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms

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Report copyright infringementby Erin Benzakein (Author), Julie Chai (With), Michele M. Waite (Photographer)Celebrated flower farmer Erin Benzakein presents a beautiful gardening book and guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round. First volume in the beloved Floret Farm books and gifts series! "Among a sea of new florists and floral books, Floret Flowers stands out. Erin Benzakein's integrity, openness and passion for flowers is unmistakable. In her debut book she ...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric mammals with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Come face-to-face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist in this incredible book of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.Â With more than 1,000 extraordinary images and fascinating facts, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur ...

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Report copyright infringementby Neil Landau (Author), Matthew Frederick (Author)An illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from an award-winning Hollywood producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studiosAnyone with a cellphone can shoot video, but creating a memorable feature-length film requires knowledge and mastery of a wide range of skills, including screenwriting, storytelling, directing, visual composition, and production logistics. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas William Gorham (Author)Family Gorham Plausible Speculations is an historical genealogical record of the Family Gorham, which includes a lineage of emperors, nobles, crusaders and clergy from early medieval times to everyday people in contemporary North America. It begins in mid-eighth-century France with Charlemagne through his daughter Rotrude. From there, the story tracks thirty-six generations, all the way to the author's son Trevor, living in twenty-...

Encyclopaedia Eorzea the World of Final Fantasy XIV Volume II

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Report copyright infringementby Square Enix (Author)The second volume of the official Final Fantasy XIV lore books, written and compiled by the Final Fantasy XIV development team! Packed with art and information, this full-color, hardcover volume presents a panoramic overview of the world of Eorzea and its inhabitants. (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.) The world of Final Fantasy XIV has grown to encompass not only the untraversed corners of Eorzea, but the far-reaching ...

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Report copyright infringementby Philip B. Cottraux (Author)Historians grapple with it. Atheists deny it. Archaeologists are divided over it. Christians defend it. The Exodus is one of the most controversial events in ancient history. But did it really happen? And if so, what lessons should we take from it? The escape from Egypt has had a tremendous influence on civilization. For thousands of years, cultures the world over have looked on it as inspiration in their own quests for freedom. But i...

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Report copyright infringementby Horia Ion Groza (Author)This book is addressed to contemporary Christians. They are under a continuous attack from many unbelieving scientists and from the so-called "free" thinkers. I think religion provides the spinal column of the ethics of a society and therefore it is necessary more now than in previous times. If we may paraphrase the historian of religions Mircea Eliade's terms, we might say that, for a person with faith in God, there are two kinds of tim...