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Discover weird and amazing tales about pirates, ghosts and witches in old New England while learning early American history! The rich and wonderful history of early New England isn’t just about
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This is an accessible, meticulously researched introduction to the oral tradition passed down since the Viking Age. Based on the oldest texts, Vikings Myths and Sagas is authentically interpreted and
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The hardcover reference titles in the Day by Day series examine the evolution of wars in a chronological timeline, from the first skirmish to the last battle and everything in between. These books are
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Aircraft nose art has long been a military institution. First appearing in the form of a sea monster on the front of an Italian flying boat in 1913, through WWII, Vietnam, and on to today, Nose Art ca
An excellent resource for all those who play or are starting to play the guitar. Also an illuminating book for those who are just fascinated by guitars and guitar players. Learn Guitar has a two-par
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This uplifting color-by-number book explores the theme of happiness in more than 60 detailed images. From tranquil sunsets and cuddly animals to spiritual images of people practicing yoga, scenes of
If riddles and puzzles pique your curiosity and start your mental juices running, you'll have no problem honing your intellect on this collection of stumpers in Boost Your Brainpower. Just like keepi
In 1886, Frederich Nietzsche self-published Beyond Good and Evil. Structured into 296 separate sections, and nine parts, this work deconstructs the metaphysics and dogma established by previous philo
The year 2017 is the centenary of the birth of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963) and the youngest man ever elected to the office. Sworn in as president on January 20
A rich, complex and absorbing subject, it's hard to find the history of the twentieth century in one accessible book ... until now.From two World Wars to astonishing scientific progress and social uph
One of the defining features of being human is our capacity for ration althought, for considering the possibilities and weighing up the options in order to find the solution to a problem. Most of the
During his lifetime, writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was involved in many public feuds. He argued with Irish writer George Bernard Shaw, over the sinking of the Titanic and fell out with American magici
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After the writings of the New Testament were selected from the numerous Gospels and Epistles then in existence, what became of the books that were rejected by the compilers? Apocryphal texts are non-c
Inspire and educate yourself with this comprehensive guide to the tactful and legendary ways of renowned martial arts master, Bruce Lee!During his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee formulat
